章 49: Yin Yang Eyes

A silent 30 minute ride takes place as the group travels through traffic and through the city. At this time, the Aven Institute of Technology comes into view. It is a huge campus in which numerous facilities of similar design are nicely organized in a blocky manner. A large gate surrounds the entire campus grounds and only by going through the designated entrance, can one enter. The style of the buildings all have a futuristic look. Numerous sliding doors lead to facilities that seem to be underground as well.

Three towers stand erect in the middle of the campus. Each tower seems to be completely windowed, however, one cannot see into them from the outside. At the peak of each of these three towers are spires which seem to pierce the heavens. Each of these spires are usually covered by the clouds surrounding it which prevent one from looking up and seeing the full height.

The vehicle that Feng Ye is riding on pulls up to the entrance gate. This entrance is a side entrance specifically for the student enforcer team use. At the gate, a small tower is placed at the entrance positioned similar to a McDonalod's drive thru microphone box. However, instead of a microphone- there is a touch screen which hosts a security artificial intelligence.

"Welcome, please show your identification." An electronic voice resounds.

Mito who pulls up taps a card. With a beep, the voice responds, "Verified."

The locked doors of the entrance gate opens. Mito brings the vehicle into the building to an underground parking area.

"Alright, we'll have to head to the student council's office. Simply, follow me. However, don't wander around as there are a number of security checks and you may easily get lost." Mito comments while looking at Feng Ye and Chu Feng.

Feng Ye nods. Chu Feng who has recovered looks around obviously intrigued.

After several security checks, Feng Ye and the others ride an elevator up. Arriving in front of the door of an office, Mito knocks.

"Come in." A voice replies. Feng Ye immediately recognizes that it is Akeno's voice.

The door slides open automatically following Akeno's reply.

As Mito leads them into the office. Upon entering, an entirely different environment can be felt. Feng Ye felt the same as if he were entering a library. A solemn quiet peaceful environment with the smell of books. It's weird as he saw no books anywhere. In the office, was simply a large desk and office chair behind it in which Akeno has sat. Around Akeno's desk are a variety of screens which seemed to not have a physical aspect to it.

Each screen was like a projection which could sense touch input or movement. It looked literally like augmented reality that was still being developed in his old world.

Akeno sits with her arms supported on the surface of her desk. "I have seen what had occurred today. Thus, I had called you here as soon we will have to hold a student council meeting to discuss the next steps. As a participant in today's events, it would be necessary to have your report and feedback Mito sensei, and Suzi sensei."

"No problem." Mito replies.

"Sure." Suzi also responds.

Akeno continues, "As for Watabi and Honoka, great work. It seems that Suzi's training with you has shown some good results in regards to your coordination and application of your abilities. Would you be interested in joining Kotori Miku in the student enforcer team?"

"Thanks for your praise Akeno. However, I would like to pass and would match rather prefer to go travelling and have a look at the outside world following the conclusion of my studies at Kami Institute." Honoka replies.

"That's no problem. If you ever change your mind, we can open these opportunities to you with open arms." Akeno smiles and replies. She then looks at Watabi and awaits his answer.

"I will be joining the esper enhancement program as I only wish to pursue strength.." Watabi replies seriously.

The atmosphere becomes somewhat tense as it seems everyone besides Chu Feng understands what that statement refers to. As everyone except Chu Feng is aware of the conflicting camps which exist in the city, this tense atmosphere seems to be as though daggers are drawn.

Ignoring the change in atmosphere, Watabi continues. "Thus, thank you for the offer- however, I'll have to decline. With that, I'll excuse myself." Watabi bows slightly to show respect and immediately turns to head out.

"No problem, Suzi. could you please escort him back to his residence." Akeno replies.

"Sure." Suzi, who's expression had tightened, accepts. She follows Watabi who walked out.

"I would like to speak with Feng Ye, Chu Feng. and Kotori Miku alone. Mito, could you please bring Honoka back to her residence?"

"Alright." Mito pats on Honoka's shoulder and the two also exits. Before exiting, Honoka shows a mysterious smile to Feng Ye. Seeing this, Feng Ye just chooses to ignore it.

Chu Feng who is completely confused by the tense atmosphere looks around. Akeno seeing Chu Feng's nervousness beckons to him.

"You must be Chu Feng. Today, I have seen you run around crazily and to be honest, I'm surprised you made it out in one piece." Akeno comments.

Chu Feng's facial expression darkens.

"Allow me to introduce myself officially. I am Akeno, the current student council president and representative of the Aven Institute of Technology. Feng Ye, who is besides you, you probably already know. Kotori Miku who is Feng Ye's roommate after Akimichi's incident, you also may have met."

"Nice to meet you Akeno. So, why did you call us here today?" Chu Feng inquiries while referring to himself and Feng Ye.

"You may be in the dark, however, Feng Ye today had taken down with Mito a threat with the equivalent strength of a rank A esper. Although the process was quite an odd one.." Akeno replies.

Hearing this, Chu Feng shockingly looks at Feng Ye. Seeing his friend's shocking look, Feng Ye didn't know what to reply with and thus nods.

Akeno continues, "However, what is peculiar is your change."

"My change?" Chu Feng asks.

"Yes. Have you felt anything out of the ordinary- ever since you had recovered from your fainting?" Akeno inquiries.

Hearing Akeno's question, Chu Feng is lost in thought for a few moments. Recalling his past experience, Chu Feng did indeed feel something off. Particularly what he sees, he had initially ignored it as he had thought it may have been due to his mental exhaustion from today's long day. He had classified these strange aspects that he sees as his imagination.

However, now that Akeno had brought it up, Chu Feng realized what he sees may be real. As it was true that before awakening from his fainting, he had never seen anything like this...

"!!" Startled, Chu Feng nods. "Yeah..you may be right. I thought they were merely from my imagination, however, now that I think more about it...these strange wisps and figures I see may be real."

Chu Feng's eyes widen with a look of horror. "Thinking back..I also seen some human forms…GHOSTS!" At this point, Chu Feng had freaked out.

Feng Ye next to Chu Feng was surprised as well. He thought to himself, "Perhaps, he had awakened the yin yang eyes? As usually, those who have can see ghosts and the supernatural. However, now that we are in this world- perhaps his ability is much more than that..I wonder how he had awakened though..."

Akeno exhibits an expression which resembles her to be deep in thought. She then stands up from behind her desk and walks up to Chu Feng and stares into his eyes. Chu Feng at this point felt awkward af.

"Umm.." He says.

"Shhh." Akeno replies.

Analyzing the yin-yang symbol pattern on the Chu Feng's pupils along with comparing it to what Chu Feng had just said, Akeno becomes enlightened.

"Ah. I see. Well, Chu Feng.. it seems be it luck or another factor- you had awakened your ability. Congratulations."

"So, I'm an esper now?" Chu Feng asks in a surprised voice.

"Yes, although I'm not completely sure what ability you may have besides it having to do with your eyes and the ability to see some aspects that cannot be seen by the naked human eye… you have definitely awakened. As an esper, you can slowly uncover the mysteries behind your ability." Akeno responds.

"So..now what?" Chu Feng asks.

"Most likely you should go train and figure out how to properly utilize your ability. Feel free to join Feng Ye and Kotori Miku's training sessions. You do have a lot of time off classes regardless… As for Feng Ye, today you have changed my valuation of you. It seems that your ability is Rank S potential. Thus, I would like to ask if you would like to directly enter into the Aven Institute of Technology? It does seem to me that you already have a grasp of the material taught in the first year at Kami Institute and you value getting stronger rather than accumulating knowledge to become a professor anyways."

This offer came out from out of the blue. Frankly, it had caught Feng Ye off guard. However, after pondering a moment, Feng Ye decide a good answer.

"Thanks for the offer, however, I would like to delay it until this year is over first. Then I'll consider it." Feng Ye replies. This was the decision he had decided upon due to a variety of factors. Right now, if he were to immediately transfer to the Aven Institute of Technology directly from Kami institute it would be way to obvious and make him a target. Feng Ye also figured that the political war between the board of directors and the student council was probably about to begin, thus, it would be best to wait until it passes over.

"Sure. Do consider it." Akeno nods.

"I do have an additional question- Would you be able to grant my group permission to travel to Aichi prefecture for a week. We had won a giveaway?" Feng Ye inquiries.

Chu Feng who had been muttering over his ability immediately had his attention attracted by Feng Ye's question. His eyes became hopeful.

"Normally, we wouldn't allow it for espers. However, it may do you some good to get some time off and destress. Also, going would lower the board of director's expectations about you. As non-espers can come and go pretty much as they like when classes are cancelled or not in session. Go for it, however, I would need you to stay in contact." Akeno replies.

"Will do. Thanks." Feng Ye nods.

"Anyways, you should head back. Enjoy your trip. I have a lot of work to do. Kami Institute may be at a disadvantaged position right now so I do caution you both. Kotori Miku will bring you back."

Following farewells, Kotori Miku brings Feng Ye and Chu Feng back to the suite.