208. Buying Terminals

Once upon a time, there was a princess. Her cage was so beautiful that others saw it as a splendid castle. She was weighed down by many responsibilities that seemed to define her every day... blah blah blah. One day, she longed to see the outside world and asked her father, the King, for permission. The King agreed, but on one condition: she must return to her castle before nightfall. Tempted by the freedom she found, the princess became greedy and decided to stay outside a little longer...

"Ahhh... Why are we even studying this stuff?" Mathilda grumbled, her frustration evident as she sat in a building that looked precariously stacked atop another. It was a library, though it slanted slightly, giving it an unstable look.

"It's the story of the founding members of Starfire Academy," GG explained patiently. "It's best to know this, because they might ask about it during the final interview."