29 Truth (1/2)
The next morning, Xin Fan woke up extra early. He left the dorm seeking out the staff room. This seemed like the only time Principal Yao was free. Throughout the day, his office would have the words 'Busy! Come back later' hung on a sign outside the door. It seemed like he was busy all day and the only time he was free was at night, when students can't leave and in the morning. As Xin Fan approached, he could hear chatting inside.
”Is the paperwork for Tower City approved yet?”
”It's almost there. They just need to prepare all the equipment.”
Xin Fan knocked on the door. The door was opened and Xin Fan was greeted with the sight of many of the staff members having their breakfast.
”Oh! It's Xin Fan. What's up. Come in.”
Jun Fan was the one who opened up the door. He was eating a bowl of noodles. They seemed to be the instant kind where only hot water was required. Xin Fan gave a small bow before he entered the staff room. The room contrasting the outside, had quite the modern look. The floor was made up of marble tiles. On the ceiling, was a a small shining piece of glassware which seemed to illuminate the room. Xin Fan marveled at the sight. He had never seen anything like that.
”Oho...looks interesting doesn't it? This room just got renovated. Soon, the whole school will be just like this. Then again, you would probably have graduated by then. So...what brings you here?”
Xin Fan hesitated for a bit before asking his question.
”Umm...I'm here to ask about those mysteries that were going around recently. More specifically, the secret room and the toilet cries.”
Principal Yao was sitting on a couch eating a steamed bun with one hand. He chewed a bit, taking in a gulp of water before responding.
”Ahh. To be honest, It is a bit of a secret isn't it.”
”Please tell me.”
”Ah...Fine...I tell you cuz you father was my boss. The secret room is just our store room.”
”Storeroom?”
”Yeah. Where we keep our precious materials hidden. We have it hidden with a formation. By precious materials I mean as in spirit grasses and beast parts. Occasionally we would need it to make formations. Of course sometimes people wonder in... but we make sure we kick them out before they find out anything”
”So that's how it is.”
Principal Yao took another bite before resuming.
”As for the crying in the bathroom.”
”Uh huh?”
”It's probably a sprite playing pranks.”
”Sprite?”
”Those little buggers are like fairies. They enjoy pulling pranks. I remember back when I was young, I had one as a familiar. Sadly it returned back to nature.”
Xin Fan was surprised. He only heard about these creatures from stories. He had never believed in their existence.
”They exist?”
”Of course they exist. If demonic beasts exist, why can't they. I mean, for one, ghosts exists. Of course, there aren't any at school, but they do exist out there.”
”Is that so...”
Xin Fan was still struggling to take all that information in. All those creatures that seem made up turned out to be real. Principal Yao took a steamed bun from the plate on the table and offered it to Xin Fan.
”Want one?”
”I'll be impolite.”
Xin Fan took the bun and and chewed it as he waited for Principal Yao to continue.
”Speaking of which. Xin Fan, you are a first year aren't you?”
”Y...Yes. I am.”
”Next semester...Hmm nevermind. I don't want to spoil the surprise.”
”Surprise?”