Secret Society: Raising Calamity Class Disciples

Splash.

Both Xavier and Eulene resurfaced. The dark chamber was there, and so were the few blazing torches. But the Pro Vice Chancellor--he was nowhere to be found.

The two did not need even a second to realise that the place they were in now was not the place they previously were in. This was a completely different place.

Xavier hovered to the shore. With a snap of his fingers, his whole outfit dried along with his skin and hair. Eulene walked out as well. Her body was already dry as she had used a Qi barrier to cover her entire body.

"Is this the other world he spoke of?" Eulene scanned the area. Everything was the same as the chamber from the 'original world'. But there was something different about the Qi here.

"Indeed," Xavier nodded. He brought out his golden pocket watch.

12:00

"We are right in the nick of time," he added.

"What now?" Eulene asked. Though she showed nonchalance outside, inside--she was all excited. She could already smell another advantage.

Sounds of footsteps suddenly echoed in the room even though they were still at the same place. Someone was coming.

A few seconds later, two people arrived at the scene. Both of them were males--wearing light coloured shirts and dark pants. Both of them were young, not older than 25 years old.

They had wary looks in their eyes as they greeted the intruders. "Greetings. Please show us your identity."

"Pardon our sudden intrusion," Xavier gave them a gentleman's bow. "We are here to meet the headmaster. We are here to apply as teachers."

"Teachers?" The two newcomers eyed Xavier and Eulene yet again.

The man and the lady looked younger than them--graduate students. How can they become teachers? Anyways, the graduates did not want to mess with the newcomers. After all, coming here meant they had the permission from the Pro Vice Chancellor.

"Please follow us," one of the graduate said. "I am sure this is your first time here."

The party of four went through the narrow passageway and a few minutes later, escaped the darkness.

They found themselves in a forest, on a mountain. Anywhere they looked, it was either the green of the leaves or the brown of the trunks and branches, or blue if one looked up.

"You two are researching on Xylomancy," Xavier said.

"Indeed," one of the graduates answered. "As an extra task, the higher ups ordered us to look after the sky pond."

The other graduate turned to the duo. "If you don't mind me asking, what are your specialties? To be a teacher here means that you have already graduated."

"I am a potioneer," Xavier replied.

The two gasped. Potioneering was an extravagant subject, but the success rate of being one was too minuscule. Moreover, it was dangerous--lethal even. And graduating in this area was even more difficult. After all, coming up with a formula was no joke.

Xavier than pointed at Eulene. "And she's a melee expert."

"If you don't mind us asking, where have you earned your graduation. I am sure you haven't studied here."

Xavier shook his head. "It's nothing special. I was the apprentice of a master potioneer and he seemed to have some connections. I got lucky."

"There's nothing lucky here. After all, not everyone can be the apprentice of a master potioneer. Their number can be counted by two hands in the entire continent."

The two walked down the hill and circled past a few to reach their destination--the Eldorian College of Magic.

Three major hills surrounded the huge grey building. The four towers that grew up from the seven storey tall building reached beyond the heights of the surrounding mountain.

Eulene's eyes twinkled. This was definitely a scene out of a fantasy book. She was going to work here? So khool!

Xavier, on the other hand, had no reaction whatsoever.

"Please follow us closely," a graduate said. "There are numerous traps laid out here and there."

Soon, everyone crossed the gates.

"The headmaster's room is on the second floor," a guide said. "Hope you will pass the test and join us soon."

The two left, leaving Xavier and Eulene alone.

The duo wasted no time and walked in. It was the time of classes. So, the corridors were entirely empty.

They took the stairs and walked to the second floor. The corridors were as clean as clean could be and ample light from the sun of this world lit everything up nicely.

Soon, they stepped into the administrative wing of the building, making their first contact since entering the building.

The officers spotted them but paid them no mind. Soon, they reached a grand door with a plaque on it--'Headmaster's office'.

Outside, there was a young lady sitting behind a small desk. Clearly, she was a graduate student, also working as the headmaster's secretary.

As soon as she spotted Xavier and Eulene, she stood up. "Mr. and Mrs. Godwin?"

Once again, Eulene's cheeks twitched, while Xavier corrected it as far as he could.

"Headmaster Newman was expecting you. Please wait." She rushed into the office, and a minute later, came out. "Please enter."

Xavier and Eulene did not stand on ceremony and entered the room.

The moment they did, Eulene felt a gaze locking onto her. Before she could investigate, everything felt normal.

[Did you feel it?] She transmitted to Xavier.

[Yes]

The duo scanned the room. It was a little darker than the corridor, but still--the huge window behind the desk made sure that the room was properly lit up.

There were several shelves full of books and files, a showcase of accolades, and a mirror.

Behind the desk and ahead of the window, sat a man--not old with long beard and grey hair as one might have expected, but a handsome youth.

His blue eyes created a piercing gaze--one that was fixed on both Xavier and Eulene.

The room was silent, as nobody started the conversation. Half a minute later, the blue eyed youth became the first to open his mouth.

"Strange," he said.

"None of you are as young as you look."