The Academy
The Academy, known as the foundation of magic was never been this busy before. Today was supposedly a normal day to prepare for the entrance examination, but the atmosphere is quite different. There are actually two reasons – first, direct descendants of the Ten Master Houses will be participating, and the pressure is taking a toll on the Academy's management; second is that Patriarch Ichihara, the Head of Moran, the Family Leaders of the Ten Master Houses and the Twelve Heavenly Generals will be present to observe the entrance examination, and that's a first time, especially for the Twelve Heavenly Generals to gather themselves publicly.
"Hahaha mukhang magiging abala tayo ngayong taon." Astolfo Rudemburg, the renowned Director of the Academy cannot hide his excitement. He was busy scanning the general information of the examinees. He either laughs or sighs whenever he turns a page. Along with him in the room is the Academy's Administrator.
"Sana nga lang hindi tayo malagay sa alanganin dahil sa pressure ng Ten Master Houses. Bakit ba kasi lagi silang naglalamangan." Unlike the Director, Miss Lara Einsmille is quite uncollected, away from her image as the calm and composed Administrator of the Academy. She is also known as one of the top magical engineers of Moran.
"Hahaha wala tayong magagawa, ganyan talaga sila." Director was amazed by how frustrated Administrator Einsmille can be. He can't blame her since power is everything for the Ten Master Houses. They were like that, always seeking for greater power.
"Pero aaminin ko, kelangan nating mag-ingat, a sly fox's might be planning something." Director let out a deep sigh, as he walked towards the big window in his office and looked up in the sky.
"Yan na nga sinasabi ko, bakit kung kelan ganto ang haharapin natin, saka naman tayo hindi hihingi ng proteksyon sa Twelve Heavenly Generals." Administrator Einsmille can no longer contain herself due to the overwhelming stress and pressure that the Academy is facing. In the previous years, two Heavenly Generals serves as instructors and protects the Academy at the same time. However, this time, due to whatever reason, the director did not request the protection of the Heavenly Generals and they somewhat agreed with the setup and opted to protect the borders of Moran instead.
"Hahaha wala ka bang tiwala sakin, satin? Sa mga instructor at estudyante?" The Director however seems to take the matter at hand lightly.
"I just want to be on the safe side Director." She responded as she takes a sip on her coffee.
"An established rule - The Twelve Heavenly Generals shall protect the Academy at all times; thus, two generals at most are expected to reside within the Academy until the coming off ceremony." The Director said as he scanned the school grounds from his window.
"Yun na nga, sa unang pagkakataon, no Heavenly General will be here to protect us." Administrator Einsmille stood up and is ready to walk out of the room.
"Sinong nagsabing wala?" Director responded as he returned to his seat.
"Pero diba kelangang... (she stopped midway, indicating that she picked something between the lines) Wag mong sabihing?" a smile slipped on her face as if her frustrations were lifted.
"Hahaha you're quick on the pick-up. Let's prepare for the entrance exam, call all instructors."
"Masusunod po Director." She rushed outside which made Director laugh a bit.
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Mitejime House
Like the scorching heat of the sun, the pressure was quite high in the residence of Mitejima, known as a frontrunner of the Ten Master Houses. All examinees were called by the Family Leader in the main residence. As if like a drill, they were lined up outside, taking the heat of the sun. The Family Leader Vladimir Mitejima was always like this, he uses fear and power as part of discipline.
