Chapter 46: Under Their Noses. (Part 2)

"B-Blood?, S-Sweat?, W-What are you talking about?!"; Exclaim Hiamech with panic and confusion, as an increasing fear and preoccupation is growing within her at the combat disposition displayed by the other four Cadets in the corridor.

Vannettzza and Khallyon reaction is almost identical to Ethreus stance, except they create two [Åyûrïc Bucklers], one over each forearm, and the shapes showcase their different capacities, as the White Lady uses Octagons, while the Rouge Cadet has Dodecagons.

"We are in danger, and you are a Punchline Hiamech"; Reveals Mätzeniä with commanding voice as she creates an [Åyûrïc Buckler] with Decagon shape over her left arm "Are you coming with us or not?".

"I-I don't understand!, How are we in danger?!"; The four Cadets look at the poor Scaled Lady as if she were really stupid, because the "How" is completely irrelevant on this matter.

"She is really slow"; Murmurs Ethreus as Vannettzza replies "Is the way all Dragon Aspirants are, Arrogants, Full of Themselves, Absurdly Naive, Innocent Idealist, Prideful Narcissistics"…

"I catch the drift Vanne, their life expectancy is long enough for them to comprehend, process and adapt to rushed or unexpected events".

"That is being way too condescending with their kind Ethreus"; Acknowledge Khallyon as one thing is taking your time on learning new subjects, and another completely different situation when the Dragon Aspirants, or anyone for the matter, disregard everything, based only on their own biased volition.

"I have Access Grade 3"; Says Mätzeniä, drawing the Cadet's attention back to her "If you don't object, I will Lead for now".

There is no need to challenge the Haughty Lady, because the one Leading, is the one responsible for the Lives of others.

With this in mind, Ethreus and Vannettzza advance to the front, being the Punchline with Khallyon right behind them as the Reinforceline and Mätzeniä the Backline.

The Cadets advance in formation across the corridor, Hiamech still doesn't know why they are acting so wary, yet, the Scaled Lady follows them.

Entering in the Training Area and automatically changing their [Åyûrïc Fields] to be visible, observing the evenly illuminated chamber, devoid of any Cadet, Recruit or Instructor "Is empty!"; Scream Hiamech with incomprehension as the other four Cadets shush her with hastiness.

*Shh*, "Why is she surprised?"; Asks Khallyon with a barely audible whisper, Ethreus response has the same dim tone "There were three people here, and there is only one exit, the one we just used".

"Darklings?"; Inquires the Rouge Cadet but Vannettzza denegates this supposition as viable option "Impossible, better said, Not Possible, As a safety measure, our Åyûrïc Fields are forced to be visible here, and every part of the walls emit Åyûrïc Energy".

A quick look at the design of the Training Area, puts in evidence a kind of curtains along the left and right sides of the room; Although they have Åyûrïc Energy, the dark blue letters forming "Treacon" and the dark purple fabric as background is a bit concerning for Khallyon "What about tho"…

His words are interrupted, locking his sight on the lower part of the curtains as they move slightly; Khallyon is not the only one alert by this almost imperceptible motion.

Ethreus and Vannettzza immediately orient themselves in the direction of the possible danger, as Mätzeniä Insta Cast three Åyûrïc Nodes to form a small triangular [Åyûrïc Hurdle].

"[Incinerate]"; Whispers Mätzeniä at the ethereal triangle of graphite grey tonality, shooting it forward towards the curtains.

On contact with the fabric, the [Åyûrïc Hurdle] suddenly becomes more orange, immolating itself and causing an intense candor that expands, carbonizing a large triangular silhouette in the curtains, the ashes lose stability and fall to the floor.

The Five Cadets gulp down, as their muscles tense along the atmosphere; And couldn't be otherwise, as behind the charred curtain is laying the entrance of an Invasive Territory.

The disparity between the cream colour of the Wall and the inconsistent cavernous hole of bluish black stone is difficult to miss or easy to spot depending on who is the observer.

"H-H-H-How…?": Comments Hiamech between stutters as her brain has been shut down and restarted a few times in the past moment, causing her hand to tremble as she points out to the Invasive Territory.

"Someone is not doing their job properly"; Nonchalantly say Mätzeniä, obviously hiding her own hesitation about the implications of something like this even happening.

"Maybe is the other way around Bratty Bitch, Someone is so good doing their job, that manage to deceive the security checked by all the Academies supporting this building"…

Everyone is shocked, turning their sights towards Khallyon, who is experiencing the worse goosebump he has felt cursing through his spine "Holy Fucking Shit"; He curse aloud preoccupying the other Cadets.

"What is wrong with you Stupid Snob?"; A valid question from Mätzeniä that Khallyon struggles to respond right away, tolerating the aftermath of the eerie sensation.

"Is an Imperishable Blessing, Happens when I say or think something correct, but I don't want to believe is the truth, or I would prefer is wrong"…

"We already assumed there was something strange here Khallyon"; Acknowledge Vannettzza trying to calm herself, as bad defenses means she has to deal with more Darklings than usual.

"Vanne is right, Instructor Londra was basically screaming the possibility as it were a certainty".

"This is completely different Ethreus"; Say Khallyon and Mätzeniä knows he is not wrong.

"The Stupid Snob is correct Pussy Licker, corrupt staff related to the disappearances is one thing; But purposely creating weaknesses in the Interference Zone impeding the creation of Invasive Territories is not a simple crime, is a Terrorist Attack against all Sentient Life".

"Is that Dire Mätzeniä?"; Question Hiamech, but a single sentence of Khallyon clarifies the doubts in all Cadets, while simultaneously fills them with dread "What if this happens in a big city, and Cekx'Appealer are in the Invasive Territory?".

Vannettzza rise her voice, breaking the awkward silence "What are we going to do now?, Head forward and face whatever is there?, Or retreat and ask for help?"…