Chapter 65 - Journey (2/2)
I quickly transformed back from a falcon in a secluded place near the village and started trekking on the path towards the academy. I had to keep my animagus a secret because I had not registered it yet. Even though it was not a problem here if my secret somehow reaches a foreigner's ear I would be in a lot of trouble.
After a half an hour walk, I reached the gate of the academy. The gate was majestic. The gate and the walls it was connected to were 40ft high and easily hid the whole academy behind them. They were made of a red stone similar to the stone used in many monuments in Delhi with patches of stones like marble and granite used for decoration.
The gate had two large doors which opened inwards. In the centre of the large gate at the top something was written in a language that I could not understand. The letters were similar to that of Hindi but I could not read or understand it. The sides of the gate were decorated with sculptures of magical creatures some of which I have never seen or read about in my life. They were unknown to me. But the sculptures of dragon, phoenix looked so life like that I almost suspected that they were the real creatures turned to stone by a spell.
After admiring the gate for a few more minutes, I moved towards the gate and stood directly in front of it. There was a runes sequence inscribed in front of the gate which would alert the people incharge that someone needed permission to enter the academy. Now all I had to do was wait.
After waiting patiently for nearly 15 minutes, one of the huge doors started moving and opened a little. Through the now partially opened door, a middle aged man walked towards me. He was few inches shorter that 6 ft tall and was wearing what I ȧssumed was the traditional clothing of India. I had never seen clothes like that. He was wearing a long black shirt and something that looked like a pant.
He smiled at me and said in Hindi ” Hello my name is Aryan. I am on gate duty today. May I know the purpose of your visit.”
A/N - Till the end of India trip ȧssume all conversations are in Hindi language. The MC being a genius learned the language last year when he decided to visit India.
I replied ”My name is Charles and I am from England. I came here to get an opportunity to learn magic that is not found in Europe.”
Aryan said ”You would need the permission from the elder incharge for that. I will take you to him. Follow me.” and started walking towards the academy.
I replied ” Thank you.” and followed him inside through the partially opened gate.