24 Eight Gates (1/2)
The student watched as five individuals stepped out from the portal, and leading them was a beautiful woman with flowing black locks. She wore a white trenchcoat which covered most of her body, but exposed her black knee-high combat boots. Just like her boots, she wore a pair of fingerless black velvet gloves.
Most of the male students and some female students gawked at the beauty of the lady. Whether it was her hooded hazel eyes, or her small but pointed nose; none of them could look away.
Meanwhile, some students focused on the four individuals towering over the beauty. The shortest stood at an impressive seven feet while the tallest was at least ten feet. They wore black trenchcoats which complemented their black leather boots. They also wore odd caricature masks which covered their faces. Unlike the lady, they gave off a bale aura.
\”My name is Hensley Maxine, I'd prefer you call me Dean Hensley. I don't intend to waste time on my speech, so I beseech you to listen carefully.\”
Despite speaking softly, Hensley's voice reverberated throughout the hall. Rousing those bewitched by her beauty.
\”Wow... I don't think I've ever seen anyone so beautiful? She doesn't even look thirty...\” Hendrix muttered as drool fell from the sides of his mouth.
Like most of the students, he could not control his fluttering heartbeat as he stared at Hensley.
\”Hahaha... Is she really that special? Would you believe me if I said I've seen better?\”
Hendrix titled his head, \”Are you serious? You're not messing with me, right?\”
\”Of course. I can introduce you to them if you like. Beauties like her are quite common in Cemil,\” Helias said.
A bright grin flashed across Hendrix's face, 'I expected nothing less from him. I can forgive him if he introduces me to some beautiful babes...'
While lewd thoughts filled Hendrix's mind, Helias shifted his gaze towards Adam.
'What's wrong with him? Is he still pissed off with me? At least, he shouldn't sleep in the presence of a Dean.'
Just as this thought flashed through his mind, he tugged at the sides of Adam's uniform, \”Adam, the officials in Varidan Academy are not to be trifled with. You don't want them to catch you sleeping,\” Helias whispered.
\”Who said I was sleeping? Something got into my eyes, I wanted to rest them for a bit,\” Adam retorted.
He knew what he said made no sense, however, he had no intention of opening his eyes. He adjusted his position, but still closed his eyes.
Ruefully shaking his head, Helias said nothing further.
\”Today makes it exactly two months since the doors of the Academy opened to you. During that time, I hope you've all accustomed yourselves to the rules of Varidan Academy. To be honest, I don't really care if you've familiarized yourself with the rules, or if you break some of them,\” Hensley paused as she scanned the silent hall.
\”However, there are three absolute rules you cannot flout. Well... you can, but trust me, you would wish you hadn't. First, from now until the day of your death, you cannot betray Varidan Academy!\”
\”Two, if anyone of you sully the reputation of Varidan Towers by joining the abominations in the dungeons, we will erase every trace of your existence!\”
Hensley paused for a second time as she scanned the room. Unlike before, the students relaxed countenance turned serious.
\”What could be more serious than joining the ranks of the Demons?\” Helias muttered.
Just like him, most of the students also had the same thought in mind. Meanwhile, the same moment Hensley announced the second rule, Adam's eyes opened.
\”The third and most important rule, you're all forbidden from joining the Eight Gates! Unfortunately, I don't have the authority to declare the punishment for such an act. That's all I'll say on the matter.\”
'Eight Gates? What the hell is that?' Adam thought.