Chapter 2 Hidden route

I instinctively slow down as I went through the tunnel. I can't blame myself, I didn't expect any of this! As in dang! Since when did this place exist?

A road comes across the end of the tunnel. I gaped. A green magnificent tree-lined road, canopied by the overhanging trees, that seems to be enough to shade mellow sunlight.

Absolutely, an awesome view but you don't have time for this, Myrttle! I am running late!

I set my foot on my gas and drove faster than before. I hope that this red point blinking on the map, not so far from me, are finally their entrance. But of course! This school never failed to pissed me off! All I can saw from my spot right now is a huge Ancient arch that seems so old and ready to collapse anytime!

I fiercely step on my gas once more. But almost hit a tree as soon as I cross to the arch.

"You must to be kidding me!" I roared as my car screeched before I stopped. Good thing I could still handle this crap!

A blue like scanner just run through me while crossing the arch! And because I am not aware, it almost got me dead! They don't event warned me about this!

This is enough!

"This is too much!"

I am about to leave this place to back off. When the image in the hologram changes. The school logo appears like I just won some lottery.

"Welcome to Harrison University, Miss Joong." The usb said that widen my eyes.

What the hell?

"Please proceed to the red blinking dot on the map for your parking place." It continued that furrowed my brows.

I looked at the map again. There is a silver crest engraving the gold initials of the school. Mostly seems to be connected by red veins, which is very cool and mystic. Not mentioning some unknown wings behind the initials.

Then it shrunk and showm me the map of the actual school itself, the final one.

I convinced myself for the last time not to leave. So I start looking for the parking lot this hologram are saying. But I can't stop wondering if the huge walls I sighted earlier from the arch are theirs. Which I initially confirmed as fast as I've I reached my destination.

The university walls here at the parking lot was amusingly fifty feet tall. Are they really this desperate to avoid their student do cutting classes? Too scared to loss money? Well, it's reasonably impressive. For I used to cross university walls for my escape.

I was destructed when I heard engines coming from a far, and it was Alexander's car, he's with that gluten witch! They came from a different way I took earlier. Which is far from the woods I took. That questions me a lot but I don't have a plan to asked these two. As soon as their car approaches, I came out of my car and began walking towards the gate.

"Myrttle!" Shenny called out but I prefer to pretend not hearing her. There is no way I would consider her after what she have done!

Unfortunately, she was too fast and stopped me by grabbing my shoulder. "Myrttle. Please, don't be mad at me!" She begged, teary eyes, that I still responded with a smug.

"Having the nerve to eat those gummy worms are crazy! You know she won't forgive you, Shenny! Tss! And for god sake! You are both in your legal age! Could you please act like one? " Xander meddled with his arms crossed.

Furrowing my brow I rolled my eyes to Shenny when she seems too sensitive for what he says.

Tss! Whatever. I still have few months to be in my legal age.

"Get lost," I spoked to end their drama and turn my back.

"But wait, Myrttle! You still don't know where to -"

I stopped, and face Shenny before she finished.

"I'm not a child anymore. I don't need any guidance from any of you just to find my way to my room." I ended and continue my pace. The wind is blowing from the woods I came from was cold. Good thing I got my jacket on, and just put my hands to its pocket.

I looked farther and notice how quiet and unusual this school was. There is no sign of people here. And the silence of the woods makes it more creepier than what it looks. Which is one of my reason why I chose to find everything out on my own. Not only because Shenny did offense me. But because I felt something weird in this school I must discern.

These walls, the warnings and precautions I sighted at the forest, not mentioning the school location. It's still a mystery for me why they need to be like this. Why this school needs to be in a secluded place? And why would a university need this kind of walls? Is it necessary? Or they are just hiding something?

I curiosity almost brushed off as soon as I've reached the silver gate, the entrance. Like the arch I saw in the forest, this gate didn't have any security guard or staff. Things that is too strange that made me think something worst.

The gate was huge like the arch earlier, connecting the twenty feet walls thats seems to be elevating as far as it goes.

This time, I've heard many noises from the parking lot I left, and it must be their students. I wonder what road they took to come here. Anyways, I don't dream of asking any of them. A flock of branded spoiled brats and jerk I don't dream to face in my mood right now. I just hate their presence since birth. So I set foot in the university that soon leaves me dumbfounded.

I am trying to hide my amazement as I stopped and look at the very inch of view my eyes could reach. There is no way this place could exist!

The school itself was immense! The gothic structures of every building makes it more cool and sophisticated with 10 floor each. Not mentioning the massive clock tower at the middle who's doubling each buildings height. It also has a cool brick ground that intensifies the garden motif of the school ground.

I looked farther and confirm that the walls behind this university goes higher and almost covers the mountain view behind. Which made me anxious for some reason.

I got destructed when the noises came near me. So I advance to find my room, it's better be there first than to deal with their 'new-student-stares' which I really hate.

Okay! This is it!!!

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Myrttle immediately found the Business administration building as she strolled. Good thing there is a sign board for new students like her.

Surprisingly, there is an old man seating at the information desk as she took her entrance at the building. She never expected to see school staff, but this man came out weird for her.

He's staring at Myrttle without any flinched or even welcoming smile like the usual school staff she knew. However, the strange stare of that man never bother Myrttle. Instead, she just ignore him and about to take the golden elevator near the information desk. But as soon as she pushed the down botton, the man spoke.

"Myrttle Joong, Room AB 303." he confirmed that made Myrttle face him out of creep. She didn't even show this guy any information about her, yet he just told something specific like that.

Myrttle manage to faced him with a smug. "Ah, Yes?"

But the old man smiled and spoke again, "Please took the silver one right beside you. Sixth floor." He continued as he turn his head to the entrance again, as if he's expecting another student to enter.

"Whatever." She whispered, rolling her eyes, but still follow that mans' instruction.

The silver elevator was about to shut off, when a guy aged like Myrttle stopped it. His hair color was grey which only highlighted his pale skin.

"C-Can I?" The guy asked for a Myrttles' permission, their stare collided. But it seems like Myrttle doesn't have any care at all. BUT he was stunned the moment he recognized her face.

"Sure, what floor?" She coldly asked without any tone of joy.

"S-Sixth floor." He stuttered, as Myrttle pushes the same button as his.

Upon arriving at the 6th floor. He choose to part ways to Myrttle and Immediately entered a dark empty room as he dialled his phone.

"Hello, Sir?" He started, as he sneek a pick on the window spaces, trying to see where is Myrttle going.

"She's here." he continued as the person he is speaking puffed.

"Myrttle Joong?" the other line confirmed.

"Yes, Sir."

The voice changes into a serious one, "Okay, well done."

"What else do you want me to do to her?" Davian, the grey haird guy, didn't really know what next he can do after finding this girl.

"Oh, none. Just keep an eye on her." it answered and ended up the call.

"Copy, Sir. " Davian grimaced almost loosing his voice when he saw a blank blazing stare on his side. Sneeking at Myrttle like him.

"Who is she?" A blond guy with a straight face asked, enough to made Davian stiffed. He knew this guy, who could forgot their name?

Hunt Spark, a mysterious guy who's been following Davian without him noticing.

"Nothing." Davian answered trying to convince he's saying the truth.

Hunt stared at him in a moment and let a breath out. "Okay." he continued making his way out of the room, keeping his hands under his pocket. But before leaving he spoke something that made Davian froze.

"Not because, I didn't ask you more, means I buy your reason, Davian Yatsumi. I'll let this slide for now, but will never promise to let you escape next time. So watch your action. You know what will happen with a one wrong move." Hunt warned before leaving the room.