Chapter 9: Chase
The next day at 8:00 AM the students were woken up by the sound of an alarm in the dorm rooms. It was the signal for everyone to wake up and get dressed. Jack got out the bed and stared at the room he shared with three F_level rank masters; Kyle, Judge and Ecuador.
Ecuador Mendagen is a vivacious young man in his mid-twenties, jet-black hair that falls in soft waves and his bright almond-shaped eyes, Ecuador hardly wear anything other than traditional New Shanghai clothing, adorned with intricate patterns and vibrant colors.
Judge Smith is a chubby and short young man in his late twenties, sun-kissed skin and dark brown hair, he often gives off a laid-back, uninterested vibe. has a love for all things music and can often be found strumming his salsa and producing unpleasant sounds which no one in the room complains about.
Kyle Sentinel is a young man as old as Jack with expressive eyes, his hunter dark eyes keeps searching your soul, Kyle fashion sense is an opposite reflection of his looks, he wears colorful traditional old legion attire adorned with bentai. He constantly paints creepy stuff all over the room walls.
They look miserable and that's due to the bullying except Ecuador he looks less miserable.
Once everyone was ready, they were to head down to the canteen together for breakfast.
The canteen was a large hall but it was quite plain,
It was the sleek modern clean look that the world had taken. The canteen was then filled with large tables that we're able to seat three people on each side of the table. As soon as Jack entered though he noticed something straight away.
There were no set seats in the canteen meaning students were free to sit where they liked. This straightaway led to a divide in the school. The low level talent ranks sat next to the low levels and the high levels sat with the high levels.
Jack was waiting in line with Kyle, Judge and Ecuador and other F_level and E_level talent rank masters higher talent rank avoided like a Plague while some D_level talent rank masters run errands for higher talent rank masters.
Jack hated these types of actions but right now there was nothing he could do. Once he got his food he started looking for a place to eat.
"looks like I found my spot" Jack stared at an empty spot.
Jack went and sat down with the other lower levels on a table. The area slowly started to fill up but not one other person had decided to sit on his table. There was a simple reason for this, they were scared of Iris who sat down beside him for whatsoever reason he did not care about.
They could see her C_level talent rank and the other low levels wanted to stay away.
As soon as Jack's food was put on the table Jack started to dig in straight away eating everything that was given to him, even the bits he usually didn't like. Jack missed dinner yesterday In order to enter the combat class unseen so he was hungry.
"For a skinny guy, you sure did pack down all that food," Iris said.
Jack paused for a second as he tried to read her motive, he stared at her face. For some reason, Jack was unable to detect such things.
"Hey, Iris just say what you want... sitting this close to me will leave a bad taste in Jonathan's mouth considering your relationship with him.
"Wow, I didn't know you were so interested in me," Iris said as she rubbed the back of her head. "Actually, I have this wishlist I made when I was younger that I wish to complete and I want you to help me... and I'm not asking."
"Dont you think you should have asked me some other time and place?".... I don't feel comfortable with masters staring at me like that. Jack muttered tiredly.
With breakfast over, it was time for them to head to class. On the way there in the middle of the hallway Jack managed to spot Jonathan. Jonathan looked like he was in a bad mood and he looked completely exhausted.
As he walked past though he made sure to make eye contact with Jack.
It was time for the first class of the day and they needed to head to their tutor rooms together. Their teacher for the day was Fucan Behemoth who was one of the academy general a C_level talent level 6 Saint .
The students took their seats and just like in the canteen people chose to sit next to those with the same talent levels.
Fulcan started his speech which was about the introduction for the academy and the great war.
"When we were losing the great war against the Demon race and most of humanity were asleep that was when those who fell asleep and are yet to turn into nightmare creatures woke up with supernatural abilities and joined the war.
This was the first time the world had been introduced to abilities and the government searched for answers so as to aid humanity. Those that were awakened had little or no knowledge about what happened but a human group had most of this knowledge and they shared information, gadgets and their tech, The group the world now knows as Christian Community and their tech Church tech.
Thanks to the information shared by the Christian community a new hero was made, Amos was able to harness his abilities with others of the human race and he ended the war and brought peace to humanity.
Fulcan then suddenly had a serious look on his face.
"Although we are currently in a time of piece who knows when the war will start again and that is why you are here."
Once the class had finished it was time for the students to take a break. The masters headed outside to grab a snack. As soon as Jack stepped outside though he found himself in the academy's woods.
"Hey you don't look startled, Such a shame I was expecting a reaction" Iris smiled"
Jack stared at the lady sitting on a tree log, She has silver hair with which she made a ponytail, she looks like a faraway land princess, she wore the military academy uniform which is expected of every master in the academy.
"Iris I don't see the need for threats.. you are C_level talent rank master I can't simply say if I want to..... well since you made me curious what's your talent."
"I'm hurt Jack, everyone knows my talent.. it is Portal manipulation."
" That's just a defensive talent."
"Tell that to your missing limbs then."
Jack stared at his missing hands, he did not know what happened to them but they were missing, he could feel it but they weren't present."
He stared at Iris and then his hands returned the way they left, like a veil cover was removed from them. HAHAHA. Jack stared at Iris laughing with her hand covering he mouth.
"I see you like teasing me... go on tell me what you want."
Iris laughed for some time before her laughter was forcefully stopped and blood started seeping from her right hand covering her mouth, her eyes rolled and she collapsed.
Jack ran to help her but when he got close enough he saw a human figure escaping through the woods and he chased this figure.
This was a stupid act but Jack was anything but stupid, an attack that can knock out a C_level talent rank master will consume a lot of essence leaving a master's body with little or no essence so the fleeing human won't be able to create another attack and the obvious reason masters with such talents capable of creating internal, mind or spiritual damage are all range fighters and range fighters have weaker bodies than most masters.
As the mist cleared from the academy's wood, a man with a determined look in his eyes could be seen sprinting through the undergrowth. He was chasing after a stranger wearing a dark hoodie, the face obscured by the shadow of the hood.
The man was tall and muscular, with broad shoulders curly black hair and alluring red eyes. He wore the military academy uniform,sturdy boots that thudded against the forest floor as he ran. His curly hair was tousled by the wind as he dodged around trees and leaped over fallen logs.
The forest was a stunning sight to behold, with towering trees draped in vines and delicate flowers blooming along the forest floor. The air was thick with the scent of fresh pine and earth, and the sound of birdsong filled the air.
The stranger in the hoodie was elusive, darting between trees, The stranger moved with a graceful athleticism, the movements fluid and effortless. The man chasing was determined to catch his quarry, no matter what the cost.
As the chase continued, Jack kept his eyes locked on his target. He was determined to catch the stranger in the hoodie, no matter what secrets they might hold.
The forest seemed to stretch on endlessly, with no end in sight. The man and the stranger in the hoodie darted through, leaping over obstacles and dodging around trees. The stranger seemed to be leading the man on a wild goose chase, with no clear destination in sight.
As the chase continued, the man began to tire. His breath came in ragged gasps, and his legs felt heavy and leaden. But he refused to give up. He was determined to catch the stranger in the hoodie, no matter the cost.
Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, Jack caught up to the stranger,With a strong push,he Covered a little more distance and grabbed the stranger by the cloth but there was no one in the hoodie it was like he had been chasing a moving cloth. Jack stared at the cloth on his hands.
" I lost him"
Jack put his hands on his knees he was tired, That reminded him how long he ran, Masters don't get tired unless their essence was completely spent and Jack had been using a lot of essence to keep up with the stranger.
He strengthened and stared at the huge trees and green grass that stretched for miles without end. He was lost, he blamed himself for chasing the stranger, how did I get here? Well if I stay here until midnight one of the academy's night guard will come get me.
Jack didn't notice a human figure approaching him from behind. The figure came over and hugged him, and stared sniffing his neck.
"Huh ...?"
"Who are you?"
Jack scanned the pair of white and delicate arms hugging his chest. He thought about trying to turn around slowly but froze when he felt something soft and smooth like he never felt before pressing against his back.
He is smart, without even feeling it before he imagines what it should be. The strange human sniffing his neck breasts. And they felt huge.....
" Darling...do you like them?"
The voice was so pleasurable to hear that Jack felt more and more intoxicated with every word. Jack recognised the voice of his stalker.
" Celine "
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