Excelium II: Hunting Season

Kabanata 3

Wein opened his eyes when he heard a loud thud. As if something heavy fell on the floor. Kinuha niya ang salamin niya at sinuot ito. He sat up and listened for a bit. It might have been his imagination.

But he clicked his tongue when he heard another loud thud, "Those bastards.. they really wouldn't give me some rest even at night."

Tumayo siya at tinungo ang pinto. He walked to the stairs and on the way he's already hearing some loud voices.

"Please stop!"

"Tama na!"

When he reached the place where the two staircases meets, he was about to shout at them but his eyes widen with the scene in the living room. All of the Alphas are there but only few of the other members. But what caught his attention are the unfamiliar faces.

Naroon ang isang babae na nakasuot ng kimono na may dalang malaking espada, isang batang lalaki na may subo-subong lollipop, ang lalaking nakalaban ni Zai sa field noon at ang isa pang lalaki na nakatayo sa gitna at hawak-hawak ang mukha ni Jebal habang inaangat ito mula sa sahig. Mukhang ito ang nagsisilbing pinuno ng grupo.

Jebal's body was covered with his own blood and the others are also wounded, especially Layn who is now unconscious because of the damage he received.

"I'll ask you again human... where is the book?"

"H-How many times do I have to tell you, you bastard? We d-don't.. have it!" nahihirapang saad ni Jebal habang masamang nakatingin sa estrangherong lalaki.

"Argh.. I'm getting bored, Xhen. Let's just kill them already." nagrereklamong saad ng babaeng kasama nila.

"Shut it, Cast. It's the Lady's orders." Cast rolled her eyes at Garo who told her to shut up.

"No. I think we're done here. Let's finish this all up and---" Xhen's words were interrupted when Wein suddenly jumped from above and swing his sword that suddenly appeared in his hand.

But Xhen dodged it, not even surprised by what happened. Wein pointed his sword at him, standing in front of Jebal who landed on the floor. "What is your purpose here? How did you get in the Academy's barrier?"

"Shut up, extra." Garo said through gritted teeth and suddenly appeared in front of him. Wein's eyes widen. He didn't even saw how this man got in front of him. Garo grabbed his face and slammed his head on the wooden floor. It was too fast that he couldn't even keep up.

"Wein!" Zera shouted while she's holding her bleeding arm. Garo stood up and looked down at Wein who can't move because of the impact.

"Pathetic. I've heard that that woman was the former captain of this dormitory. I've expected at least you can dodge my attacks." Garo clicked his tongue and suddenly kicked Wein's body, his body flew to the wall, causing for it to break.

Garo chuckled, "Except for her, all students here are trash."

The door suddenly opened and it revealed Sinner who's panting and also bleeding. He immediately attacked Garo and Garo's eyes widen when Sinner's sword touch his skin.

"Don't you dare touch my students. Get the hell out you demons. You're not welcome here." Sinner said.

Garo laughed, "You're saying that but you're quite beat up, Sensei. My friends might have given you some great greetings."

Sinner squinted his eyes because it is true that he received some great damage. His sight is getting blurry and his body is also getting heavy. Ang paaralan ay kasalukuyang inaatake at marami na rin ang sugatan. Ang headmaster naman ay kasalukuyang nasa konseho at walang kaalam-alam sa nangyayari. They also can't call for reinforcements because the Academy is covered with the enemy's barrier. They are cornered.

"Just give us the book and we'll spare you. Ain't that easy?" the little boy said and giggled.

"Book? What book?" tanong ni Sinner na puno ng pagtataka. They attacked us for just one book?

"The book of Gods, the Historia."

"We know nothing of such a thing. We don't have it." Sinner said with honesty.

"You really want to die don't you--" but Cast was interrupted when they heard some footsteps coming from the door.

The four of them bowed their heads and kneeled. Lahat ay tumingin sa taong papasok sa kanilang dormitoryo. A woman in classy black clothing showed herself. Her hair is tied on a low bun and some strands are falling on her face. Her eyes are sharp and red. Her skin is white as snow and her lips are red. They feel intimidated by her gaze and superior beauty.

"Who are you?" Sinner asked.

The woman glanced at him, she slowly raised her hand, pointing her finger at him. "All of you... kneel."

All of their eyes widen when the gravity suddenly got heavy. They were forced to kneel in front of the mysterious woman that appeared before them.

The woman closed her eyes and the room became quiet. When the woman opened her eyes, it was filled with irritation. "What is the meaning of this? Where is the book?" she asked, voice filled of annoyance.

But she sighed and her calm face returned. "It seems that the book is not here. Kill them."

She was about to turn her back but suddenly something went in through the window, causing it to break because of his large size. "What are you doing here Shaera?!!" Corum shouted.

All eyes widen when they heard the name of the mysterious woman.

Shaera..?

Noong makita ito ng babae ay napuno ng galak ang mga mata nito. Ngumiti rin ito at hinarap ang bagong dating sa dormitoryo. "Oh Corum! I'm so glad to meet the Gate Keeper!"

"You are banned in stepping to this world. Go back to Hellias!" but Shaera just chuckled, not even intimidated by Corum's glares.

"Where is the Historia, Avis' pet?"

Corum growled and pounced on her but Shaera's smile faded, she turned her body and kicked his face but Corum attacked her with his claws. Her gown was ripped but her hands suddenly glowed and she pushed her hand to Corum's face, causing for his body to fly and crashed to the walls.

His body fell on the floor and his size got smaller and smaller until he was back to his original size. Shaera suddenly appeared in front of him and she lift him up by grabbing his neck. "You better speak now. It would be bad if the Gate Keeper dies, don't you think?"

Wein used all his strength to get up. He gritted his teeth as he feel the pain all over his body. Dahan-dahan siyang naglakad at inalala ang pinakahuling mensahe sa kanya ni Zai.

If someone suddenly attack you, finding that book, tell them.. that it's mine.

"Zai have it." all eyes darted to him when he spoke. Corum's eyes widen and Shaera smirked when she saw his reaction.

Binitawan ni Shaera si Corum at lumingon sa kanya. "Tell me more about this Zai, young man."

"She's the former captain of this dormitory and is now branded as a criminal. No one knows where she is now. None of us know what she's planning. But she only left me a note." Wein put his hand in his pocket and grabbed the piece of paper.

Shaera gestured her hand and the paper flew to where she is. Wein just stared at the paper with a straight face.

Give them the last page of the book. Make sure that they read it.

Hinawakan ni Shaera ang nakatuping papel at ngumiti. "This is indeed a piece of paper from the book. That girl... she has the courage to rip a page from the book of Gods."

Binuksan niya ito at binasa ang nakasulat na naroroon. After reading it, she chuckled. Her chuckle became a laughter. Binitawan niya ang papel at hinayaan itong malaglag sa sahig. She turned her back and walked to the door.

"I'll spare your lives in exchange for that information. Now I must leave, I have a whole kingdom to conquer." she smirked and suddenly disappeared along with her four guards.

Sinner glanced at the paper on the floor and read what's written on it.

Let the hunt begin.