10 Sociopaths Stale Transition (2/2)
Out of my self-thought of philosophic hatred against the educational system, a soft voice came in, disturbing me from the little chitchat I had with my mind.
”I am not dumb to not understand any of the drivels you just thought, but could you cease these cringe claims? Stop making this narrative a statistical data presentation!” Lacrimosa, who was by a giant glass window beside me, spoke with a facade that spells boredom from giving attention to my thoughts.
”On what criterion did you rate that as 'cringe'? You know, I would appreciate it if you would stop doing that. It's high time for you to 'really' respect my right to privacy” I responded, out of a minute of embarrassment.
”No can do. By the way... Why are we so early again?” She replied, with yet another question.
Ah right, I completely forgot. It is still Six AM and here I am with a Goddess who concealed her presence entirely, in a not-so-crowded bullet train in the way to a gargantuan city of renown.
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Looking back prior that day, my grandma was quite desperate for me to be early at the start of this academic year, which unfortunately starts today. And by the way, It may seem far-fetched, but to introduce the updated setting of my teenage life, I can't just forget to mention that the Japanese succeeded in their endeavor to build an artificial island besides Asia, just north from the Philippines with the aid of other countries. They were to name it 'X-seed 2000' and are to be exclusive for Japan only, yet for some reason decided to make it a city with no racial bounds. To this day, it is named 'The International Clark City' or the ICC which is about the size of New York. The city hosts establishments, ranging from the rich industries, residential areas, to entertainment facilities that are, by which, second to none.
Now, my school is situated in that artificial island. The 'Autonomous University' or 'AU' for short, which is an international institution comprised of a population from different races and discrepant cultures. It was not always situated on this island, but as it passed international standards, it was deemed worthy to be relocated to ICC and to be the first academic institution to be there. That is just unfortunate. It was formerly an easy five-minute walk from my grandma's house, but now, I was forced to leave that haven of a home and rent a simple condominium inside the city for a more 'authentic' school life and to train me to be more independent (which I already am )as my grandma suggested. But, there is just no arguing with that woman.
As the train was continuously rushing through the rails set ablaze, and as the goddess beside me spouted nothing but complaints about this 'early bird scenario', my vision shifted quickly from land to a vast blue sea, and in the distance, I can see the International City with its towering glories, in which one of it was unequivocally AU itself. The University, I am to attend. And don't get it wrong, I did not attend that school to look more or less like Ayanokoji Kiyotaka from the Classroom of the Elite, nor to have a luxurious educational background. My grandma decided to enroll me there, as it boasted 'free quality education' for everyone whose admission is accepted. Having said that, and with a guardian who is so minimal in utilizing money, my monthly allowance would probably be just for the rent and for a basic head start of my new life as the old hag also encouraged me to work part-time for experience (which clearly, is a questionable excuse).
Just a few minutes passed, we arrived at the destination. I, together with Lacrimosa, who suppressed her presence disembarked from the train. It may sound half-witted, for a powerful goddess who could have had transported us here in a snap of a finger to take on a train, but she implied that she put restraints in her divine authority over nature to hide from the others. The ”others” she mentioned, I have no idea as to who or what it could be, all I know is that she will only utilize her power given certain situations that need immediate actions.
As we successfully got off from the means of transportation, the goddess let out a big sigh as she stretched her back.”Finally, I never knew that transportation could be this inconvenient”, she added.
”You should be thankful that it was not that crowded, or else you would have had used the snapping-finger teleportation Jutsu. You should bless my grandma for making us go early”, I responded.
She replied nothing much, but a harsh ”Hmmppp”, yet whatever...
From my bag, I left out my digital ID provided just after my admission and logged in at the futuristic attendance terminal by the school gate. Lastly, I handed several requirements to the school registrar making my enrollment viable and validated.
”Thank you for your admission. We hope for you to have a great student life here at AU! Enjoy it to the fullest young man” the lady by the office said, in a cheerful manner that could have been enough to make anyone smile and reply with a lively tone.
Yet I am different, how could I enjoy it to the fullest, when I lost all of the reason to strive hard a long time ago? Most likely...it is impossible.