25 Duty of Magus Sep (1/2)
”My dear students, once again the time to leave the Howling Abyss Academy has arrived. This time there are five students who will experience their first outpost session and I hope that you, as their seniors will help these five students who have shown potential to grow. Also, I do not hope to see another one of you dying.” said Magus Sept while clearly gesturing towards Fraser, Elise, Adrian, Nicholas, and Elizabeth.
Thus every senior glanced towards the five students, causing every single of the five to feel pressured.
”Since there are five newcomers, I will shortly explain what this outpost session is about. I as a Magus of the Howling Abyss Academy have the duty to guard an outpost in the Howling Abyss for three years in the time span of 12 years. Naturally, the Magus rotate every three years thus forming the circle of 9 years staying in the Academy or staying elsewhere and 3 years at an outpost in the Howling Abyss to protect it from creatures.” explained Magus Sept before allowing Fraser and the other newcomers to digest the information.
”Since a Magus oftentimes has disciples they are also taken along in order to support the Magus in the smaller tasks as well as the disposition of weaker creatures in order to lessen the burden on their Mentor. So prepare to live in an outpost for a longer period of time, pack your necessary gear and get ready to move out in a week.” said Magus Sept before nodding at every disciple in the chamber and proceeding to slowly walk out and thus leaving the inner chambers.
However, before stepping out he turned his head one last time and said:
”Congratulation on reaching Apprentice Level 2 Fraser. Also, Elizabeth since you already reached Apprentice Level 3 then I will give you the meditation techniques for Apprentice Level 4 and 5. Just talk to me when we reach the outpost. Also, Fraser if you reach Apprentice Level 3 then come and visit me.”
As soon as Magus Sept stepped outside of the inner chambers his disciple began to chatter.
The loudest was the group of newcomers, Fraser not included. Their voice echoed through the chamber.
”Argh! I was supposed to celebrate my birthday in a few weeks, I already invited a lot of Apprentices. Declining the party sounds the best but it will leave a bad image for me.” wailed Elise.
The rest of the senior apprentices just whispered and thus Fraser couldn't hear anything specific.
Just as Fraser deemed the time to be a waste of time someone stood up causing every gaze to be directed at the source. It was the muscular woman who stood up and began to speak in a deep tone: ”We will meet in a week at the chambers before following Mentor Sept towards the outpost. Normal students of Mentor Sept will be directed towards their assignments. Else everything will happen just like last time.”
Without any sort of agreement, the muscular woman continued: ”Also the newcomers will have no assignment than staying alive. Just as Mentor Sept ordered.”
Moving her head towards the newcomers the muscular woman continued: ”Just a piece of advice, the outpost is rather dangerous and there is little to no entertainment other than a small library which is free to access for members of the inner chamber so take some toys with you.”
Finished talking the muscular woman walked out of the inner chamber, on her side the wooden elf.
One by one the senior disciples of Mentor Sept left the inner chamber.