Chapter 6 Departure

The Imperial Academy was situated at the heart of the city of Alynthi. Many of the nobles had estates in this city. At one of the estate , A man at the age of 30 was walking back and forth in the hall . One of the maid asked , " Advisor Bruce , why are you walking back and forth . Sit somewhere." . " You don't understand Jun , Eldest master was called by that sly old man . I was told by the Master not to let the eldest master get distracted or get him involved in any matter. The competition is nearing and he needs to be in top shape." replied Bruce. Bruce was selected as the advisor by Thein . Bruce was not only an intelligent person but was also a 6th circle battle mage . He was troubled due to the letter sent by the academy. He got a feeling that something is going to happen.

All of a sudden the front door was pushed

and Bruce saw Thein. Seeing Thein he got a feeling something was not right , even if looked calm , his eyes told another story. "Eldest master , what happened.? " asked Bruce. " We are going back to Dracan, ready the carriages , we are leaving before the city gate closes." said Thein " Yes , eldest master i will get ready ." replied Bruce. Thein went to his room. Bruce started giving orders to the staff. He only asked supplies for the journey and ready the guards. Seeing everyone working . He noticed a carriage packed at the door of the estate.

The carriage had a Sigma of the Academy. The carriage was bigger than most carriages. . He went to look at what was inside. And found Cain lying down in the carriage. He was shocked to see him there. He was not injured , he checked his vital and found that he was stable , but there was something else in his heart , a terrifying energy , sensing the energy even he was terrified . He heard steps from behind and turned around . He found Thein walking towards him. " Did you check him , Bruce ?" asked Thein. " Yes , Eldest master . For now the youngest master is safe . Whatever energy is in his body , something is protecting him ." said Bruce. " What do you think is protecting him ? " asked Thein. " I don't know. But there is one thing that Youngest master didn't have , when i last saw him. " replied Bruce. " What is it ..? " asked Thein.

Pointing towards the hand , Bruce said " The ring on the index finger of the left land .The ring is rusty , he never had it " . Thein started looking at the ring , he was curious as to why Cain had a rusty ring. He didn't touch it. He found it odd . " Is everything ready ." asked Thein. " Yes , Eldest master Everything is ready . We are ready to move." replied Bruce. Thein step into the carriage of the Academy . Bruce took the reins of the horses and the convoy left for Dracan. Thein didn't bring all of his people. He left some in the estate and took a few with them.

" Dean , any orders " asked Andre. "Andre , Thein have already left the city . Jareth and his party are ready . Go with them and give that thing to the Duncan head in person and you need to explain what happened ." said Caldor. " Yes , Dean ." he left closing the door. " Melina , start waking the kids. When they all wake up call me , also send letters to their family and assure them that they are safe " said Caldor. " Yes , Dean " said Melina and left the office. Taking a deep breath he sat on his chair . He started reading the report that Melina has given. There were many questions that he had , which he wanted to answer ,but didn't know whom to ask. Caldor even went to the place where all the incidents have happened . He didn't find any peculiarities there. The party responsible didn't bother to clean up and also left the golem there. The golem was the only clue he had. Even Burton , didn't know about the runes. "Guards " said Caldor. Bowing down to the Dean. Picking the report and an envelope . " Take this to Ryan . Tell him to send it to the capital." order Caldor . The guard came forward took the report and left the office.

Knocking the window , Bruce said " Eldest master , a convoy is following us . Shall I check. " . After leaving Alynthi , Bruce found a convoy following them . They kept their pace and didn't speed up . The convoy had a big and a small carriage and many individuals on the horses guarding the two carriage . From the window , Thein looked back to find the group . " Go check them . " said Thein. Bruce stopped the carriage , he took a horse and was followed by two guards , he went to the convoy . He found a familiar face among the Group . It was none other than Andre. " Professor Andre , are you following us." asked Bruce. " No , your destination and my destination collide with each other. " said Andre . " Where? " asked Bruce . "Our destination is Dracan. We are just escorting a consignment that the Dean has asked us . " replied while looking at the big carriage .

Bruce just glanced at the big carriage and turned to Andre. " How did an incompetent person , who couldn't protect a student is protecting a consignment. ?" mocked Bruce. Hearing it Jareth who was side of Andre raised his spear ready to strike. Seeing that Jareth was striking , Andre stopped him. " You don't have to worry . I don't make same mistake twice " said Andre . " We will see about that ." ridiculing Andre's statement and went to his convoy. After he left , Jareth asked " Why did you let him mocked you .?" . " It is my mistake, after this is over we will not see him. So just relax ." replied Andre. And continue their journey while following Thein.

Bruce recounted the events to Thein. " let them follow us." said Thein.