11 CHAPTER 11: THE YEARLY EVEN (1/2)
(BERTRIM MANSION)
”Announcement: ALL instructors and personnel are asked to go in the mansion after class” Was written in all walls of all the buildings and rooms.
ONE ROOM IN THE MANSION
”Good evening everyone, as all of you know it, another year has come and we have new students. It is time for a new batch of skilled and trained protectors. Our seniors are already leaving while our juniors are also near. The sophomores are starting to have heavy school requirements. This would remind us to hasten the choosing under some additional criteria.”
”Criteria? What kind of criteria are you planning to add?” A man asked.
”If you plan on adding, do make sure it will help in keeping this island guarded and hidden.” A woman added.
”Of course, our main priority is to make sure this place is safe and secure from both inside and out. Now, the floor is open for suggestions and it is going though a discussion.” The school founder asked.
”I would like to propose a test on controlling their personal emotions. We do not only enhance their physical skills and talents but to built-up their psychological and emotional states.” One of the elders propose.
”Well, finally! someone notice that. Remember 2 yrs ago, one senior went berserk. They were even the strongest team, my...my...., the damage it brought on this island.” A woman in her mid 30's spoke.
”I would also agree on the proposed plan and would like to add regarding the grouping. We have been letting the students create their group and most teams are unsuccessful in maintaining it. Why not we make the group itself once all interested students joins in.” A man said to them.
”That is a good suggestion. Anymore proposals?... If none then we finalise this by voting. I would be passing papers and write your votes.”
The entire assembly started writing their votes in few minutes then the youngest was asked to tally it. All agreed in both suggestion and revision.
”Alright, we add psychological and emotional criteria and that would go under the science department. I suggest Ms. Wales, please assemble a team to do this part then coordinate with the facilitator of the competition on how to incorporate your part. As for the groupings we start with them choosing their own groups during the event but once the list is shorten then we make the team itself. We would give them chances in this grouping.” The founder summarised the meeting. It was then written by someone and signed by everyone present. All left half past 1 in the morning that next day.
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[The School Tour]
It was the second day of school and all students were asked to assemble in the school ground for the official tour.
”Good morning everyone, my name is Silvia, the ground keeper and head guard. I would like everyone to lend me their ears for a while please..... Thank you! We are going to start touring the school campus then the market and residential areas. We will end up in the Hospital and the Council's palace. I Would also asked that when you see the residents' of the island, please do not stare but smile, be polite. Now we leave and we are going to walk, so all has to group according to your course and gender, Good. If any of you have questions during our tour, just call my attention.” Ms. Silvia started and went ahead of the line. They were all directed to walk around the school campus.
”There are 5 school buildings as per department. The building near the gate going to the north is the Library, one of the oldest structure it is made by the citizens for their seven leaders years ago, it is now where we hold all of their personal artefacts and the island's history. Of course, it is also where you go for research because but for the internet, we make sure that it is available and inaccessible by any outsider for safety of everyone. We will enter the Library but we are going to the museum, underground.”
All students were excited because they are going to see the restricted area of the building. The door was opened by a certain key and 10 people has to push the doors wide open. Once inside they can smell the earth, musty and cold wet. They went around to see the islands treasures from paintings, sculptures, books, clothing, weapons, and lifestyle. The tour took the whole morning. By 11:30 in the morning they all went to the canteen for lunch and by 1 pm they were ushered to the public market.
”I think all are full and energise, as you could see we are in the market place. The citizens call it ”Tserof tekram” it means a market within the forest. All crops here are what we have in our kitchen that you eat. They are all fresh and no chemicals used during their growth.”
”Come along everyone, we are now going to the seashore, where the source of fresh seafood are found and taken. In your right are different shops that sells them and other goods. Any questions?”
”Ms. Silvia, what about that place after the shops?”
”That would be the meat section. Now you could also see the residential area and as you can see the resemblance of the library to their houses. It is made out of the stones they have here. There are also who live near the cliffs and mountains. So, greet when you see them and remember be polite, smile.” Ms. Silvia reminded them once again.