Chapter 231 - The Almighty School (5) (1/2)

”Everyone into the gate!” Luke commanded.

A warm sensation of relief swirled around my body once I entered the school barrier. I smiled as everyone was able to make it inside the barrier since the monster was focused on me that was a few steps away from entering the school gates. The exhausted orphans were sprawled out on the soft grass of the courtyard.

The disappointed monster who discovered it couldn't enter the school grounds soon raged into hammering its fists to break the barrier. But the barrier remained undistributed from the great fortifications from our teachers who added more layers each day. This was exactly why I didn't want to leave the school grounds that day.

”Is this really a school?” One of the orphans gasped.

Perfectly maintained gardens and sculptures surrounding a large ancient water fountain with flowers drifting on the last layer amazed the orphans who lived in futuristic buildings. I knowingly smiled with them since it was weird for me first as well of how it seamlessly blended the past and future together in kindergarten. Shelly threw me a glance that she would be bringing the orphans to the cafeteria after their stomachs rumbled once they relaxed from the tension.

”Let's go back to our dorm,” I tugged on Luke's coat.

”We need to call the teachers first,” he frowned.

”Did you like our pet?”

Luke and I turned to find the humanoids petting the huge monster to reward it for obeying their commands. Why weren't they at the mansion? Did they actually track us here?

”Your pet needs to be better trained,” I shrugged.

”Well I think our pet has done its job. Remember this?” she pulled up a part of my torn banquet dress.

”We made Chocolate track where you were with his keen nose,” she smiled.

”What an ugly sight,” she spotted Luke beside me.

”Then you can leave,” I pointed in the direction towards the wilderness.

”Unfortunately, our leader gave out orders to save you at all costs,” the other humanoid floated closer to the surface of the barrier.

”What if I don't want to be saved?” I narrowed my eyes.

I had to figure out the reason why they wanted me so badly. It didn't seem like they were going to run away like last time as they appeared more prepared. This time, they were armed with weapons glowing with a ghastly purple fog and metal armory protecting their heart.