29 The Chubby Boy (2/2)
”Are you trying to find some lodging? Don't worry…” The kid was stumped. He didn't even know Arnin's name yet.
”My name is Arnin.” The kid nodded his head before continuing.
”If you need a place to stay, then you can live with me. My home is the largest of them all. I have the best beds and even the best food. What do you say Arnin?” Arnin could tell that the boy was flaunting something that wasn't even true, however he didn't try to expose the kid.
”I will get my own home, plus these two also need a separate room.” Arnin shook his head and rejected the notion. He needed privacy, and he truly needed a large room that would be able to allow Vilis to live in it. Ideally, he would need a field in the back.
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While the two boys were talking,a teacher was walking around and supervising the area. He had a smile on his face, however it froze when he saw a certain student. He noticed that the robe of the student was navy blue with a Moth on the front and back. He quickly ran towards the group. Of course, that student was Arnin.
”Hey, are you a Moth group student?” The teacher quickly questioned Arnin as he approached them with a smile. He looked to be around Florian's age, which was pretty young for a teacher. Arnin raised an eyebrow before nodding his head.
”If you are a Moth student, you don't need to wait in line. Come with me, I can help you get a lodging right away.” Arnin followed the teacher with a big smile. He was satisfied with the treatment that the Moth group got. Other than him, Vilis, Akig and the two girls followed as well.
They were taken into a back room, which contained nothing but a small bookshelf and clean wooden table. There were also some chairs, however too few for all the people. The teacher turned around and was surprised to see so many people. He thought that only the beast would come, but never expected there to be so many people.
”Since you are in Moth group, you are able to get a much larger lodging then rest of the kids.You probably didn't notice this, but this academy has two large buildings. One of them is for the Moth group, while the other is for the Butterfly group. Unlike the Butterfly students, Moth students are assigned a lodging beforehand. All I need is you to give me your identity card so I can find where it is.”Arnin nodded his head and passed his card over. The teacher then took out an orb and placed the card inside. A bunch of symbols appeared, the teacher memorized the content and then handed the card back. He took a deep glance at Arnin before telling him to follow.
”Your lodging is actually one of the larger ones. Not only is it unattached to the Moth building, it is also in front of a large field. Of course, other lodgings are also there, but only for very prestigious students. Seems like the teacher who assigned this for you must have thought of you to be quite spectacular.” The teacher couldn't help but compliment Arnin. Although he was a teacher, a Moth student would usually have a much brighter future, especially students who were treated generously from the start. When he first found out Arnin's lodging, he knew that Arnin must be special.
They walked out the Butterfly building and across a large field. The field had short grass, but there were many different things placed onto the field. There were some large crystals and even a small forest to the left. As they approached the other building, the teacher stopped in his tracks.
”Since I am a Butterfly teacher, I can only lead you this far. Just go into the building and find a teacher to help you out. I will help your friends find a place to stay.” Arnin nodded his head and continued into the building with Vilis. When he entered inside, the atmosphere was completely different. He didn't see students walking around or hear any loud noises. It was very quiet, which satisfied Arnin. As he walked in the large, spacious building, he finally found a teacher roaming the premises. Arnin walked towards the teacher.
”Teacher, would you happen to know where I can get my lodgings?” Arnin didn't know how the place worked so he could only question. Plus, since he wasn't told where he was going to stay by the other teacher, he had to ask someone else.
”So you are a new student? Here, come with me.” The teacher was much less enthusiastic than the previous teacher. He didn't have a smile, rather he seemed a little serious in his conduct. Even though this was the case, Arnin didn't really mind. Everyone was different and had different personalities, so he could care less. He followed the teacher into a similar room. The same thing happened with the orb and this time the teacher looked up suddenly.
”Which teacher tested you for the examination?” He had a serious look when he looked at Arnin. The previously dull expression was gone.
”Teacher Xillar and Teacher Kelnorin proceeded with the exam. Is there a problem?” Arnin was unsure of what the issue was. Wasn't it only lodging? When the teacher heard the teachers' names, he took a deep breath before sighing. He then looked at Arnin again, however this time there was some interest.
”Do you know where you will be lodging?” The teacher suddenly asked.
”I was told that it was a large home, however I am unsure of any other details.” Arnin answered.
”Well, the place you will be staying is only for the top Moth students. Although it is a fine location, it is also quite a competitive place to stay. People will most likely come and challenge you in order to take that home. Do you still want to live there?” The teacher solemnly asked Arnin. Since the Moth group was very competitive over resources, the housing also fell under this category. Everything in the Moth group was up for grabs. If you were strong, then you would be able to keep it, however if you were weak, then life would only get worse.
Arnin thought for a moment, before nodding his head. He was not going to run away because of a little competition. If he wanted to keep a low profile, then he could have Vilis guard the home.
The teacher gave Arnin another deep glance before nodding his head. He went to the desk and brought out a key. It was a black key that was only a little smaller than a knife.
”This is the key to your home. I will lead you there, however don't expect to have a peaceful time.” The teacher warned him once again before leading Arnin out.
They walked back on the field, however this time they entered the forest. They walked for a few dozen minutes before coming to a large residential area. It looked almost like a mini village. Arnin saw students of different ages walking around the place. It seemed that the reason the Moth building was empty or very quiet was because everyone was over here. When Arnin stepped into the residential area, the teacher that led him stopped.
”The place where you will be staying is at the end of this area. The number for your lodging is one. It's one of the largest, so it will be hard to miss.” Arnin nodded before proceeding forward. The teacher looked deeply at Arnin's back before shaking his head.
”Good luck.”