So what is exactly the thing I wanted to do?


    Simple you remember the people I marked right?


    You see I want those people that I mark to spread the marker I put on them.


    Since ording to Sergio''s memories there is an annual meeting, that all archbishops of each temple have to attend.


    It''s the perfect opportunity to spread the marker and discover the other eight locations of the remaining temple.


    The only problem is I have no idea how to make the current marker spread since an already cast spell can''t be modified unless I recast the modified one to my target.


    "I think I can use the connection I have with the spell to somehow alter it"


    [The problem is you are too far and the only thing you can do is monitor the signal being sent by the marker]


    "That is also right"


    [As for the corruption spell not only you can manipte the decision of your target you can also hear and know their thoughts]


    Both of those spells are very useful and suddenly I thought of something.


    "Should I synthesize those two spells?"


    [We could but I suggest adding other spells to achieve the result you wanted]


    "And here I thought we need to make a skill to make it happen"


    [Maybe we really do not need to]


    "I just need to utilize the connection I have with my spells"


    Hoping for the better Apollo ordered Jeremiah to bring every spell that has a simrity with Apollo''s corruption spell and marker spell.


    A few hours went by and Apollo could somehow say he was sessful.


    "I am stressed"


    [Because you are too impatient this is very unlike you]


    Usually in every study, he made, he wasn''t the type to rush, no matter how long it took as long as he achieved his goal the time didn''t really matter. However this time the boy seemed to be impatient as if the time was pressing on him.


    [Is it because you wanted to finish this issue before the three-month istion ends?]


    "No that isn''t the reason"


    I gasped my head feeling a bit pressured, and as the sweep of anxiety crept into my heart, I could finally say the words that were shearing within my mind.


    "I am just afraid" my voice cracked signifying my troubled mind but I immediatelyposed myself no longer letting my emotions get the better of me.


    "After the three-month istion of the first year from the seniors the quarterly examination will begin. Examination tend to have idents and if by any chance those bastards from the monastery crawl their way inside the Academy like they usually do.." I stop for a bit just thinking of that fact hurts me.


    "Also the start of the second quarter is mainly done outside the Academy so it will be the perfect opportunity for those rats to strike"


    [So you put the three months as a deadline to finish this mission]


    "Yes and to do that I need all the locations of the 12 temples"


    [For that one n you have in mind you need all twelve of them]


    "I already know the location of the sixth, it was destroyed by the emperor of course while the remaining eleven remain hidden. That is why I was a bit happy finding down three"


    [However, it isn''t enough]


    "It has been one month and two weeks since the academy started and my progress is beginning to slow down"


    [Your speed is astonishingpared to the Empire, Creator. No one in the records has ever discovered three monastery temples other than you]


    "Thanks but I need more"


    [And we will aplish that my Creator]


    "You are right"


    A sigh escaped from my lips until a knock drew my attention towards the door.


    "Who''s there?" I asked despite knowing who it was.


    "It''s me, Alicia"


    "Oh how can that be when there is a magic barrier separating boys from girls"


    Instead of an answer a magic circle appeared on my door, emerging from it was a girl with back hair and ruby eyes. It was one of my ssmates Alicia von Nyx.


    "I alter the barrier to exclude myself from the separation" she immediately said as soon as she emerged from the door.


    "What?" Alicia asked when she saw my exasperated expression.


    "It''s nothing I just felt weird seeing youing out of my closed door"


    "Should I have waited for you to open it?"


    A couldn''t help but chuckle seeing her nonchnt reaction. This girl really is one of the mysteries I want to know.


    However for now I will focus on the thing I had in mind.


    "Can I help?"


    "Shouldn''t you be with the kids?"


    "They are with Miss Martha so it''s fine"


    "I don''t really need anything but if you insist I would like to hear some information"


    "I don''t mind"


    So for a couple of hours, they stay inside the room until the sun goes down and the moon arrives.


    "Hey, have you seen Apollo?" Niko asked while resting his tired body on the bench.


    "Come to think of it I haven''t seen him ever since he went to his room"


    ir realized as well however due to him being distracted he wasn''t able to notice Mckenzie''s iing attack. The wooden sword went straight to his abdomen causing him to step back, fortunately, his protective gear absorbed all the damage.


    "Sorry about that I didn''t mean it"


    "It''s okay it doesn''t really hurt"


    Mckenzie was still worried so he suggested for them to rest.


    Located in the backyard of the dormitory an open space is located meant for training. It was a rectangr tform built to prevent any damage to the surroundings. This tform is also imbedded with safety spells to prevent injuries while sparring. At its side is a set of protective equipment, sparring gears and wooden weapons.


    Then aside from the open space meant for training, there is also a small gym room meant for storing equipment and facilitating exercise.


    While all the boys sat down on the benchers they couldn''t help but vent out their frustration.


    "We have been practicing since the moment we are being hunted but I still can''t see us beating up any of the priests of the monastery"


    "Same"


    They don''t want to die but they also don''t want to keep relying on others for protection. They want to fight and defend for themselves and avenge those who died protecting them.


    However fate was not kind to them, they had the potential to be strong as long as they trained they should be able to be powerful, but their enemy would never wait for them to be ready they would strike at their weakest beforepletely devouring them.


    All the boys look at the dark sky feeling how the sky looks so different from how it used to be.


    ...


    Dinner arrived and everyone went to the dining hall despite the things they were busy doing.


    "So Apollo care to share about the thing you have been doing?" Mckenzie initiated.


    I was a bit surprised I didn''t expect such words, usually, Mckezie would talk about nonsensical things during dinner but now he is asking me intensely.


    Alicia looked at me beckoning me to tell them my n. I gulp feeling a bit nervous since I used to do things alone I am not used to other people''s assistance aside from the people of the tower, I haven''t had the chance to receive other assistance.


    "Well, you see I n to...um" My confidence suddenly hit the bottom while the hesitation in my heart soared.


    But the first thing I did was put a sound barrier around us.


    "On one of these days, I was thinking of sneaking inside the monastery temple"


    Finally, I said the thing I was nning to do however an intense silence came after my words. I hurriedly look at Alicia asking her what is happening but her eyes tell me to wait for everyone to digest everything I said.


    And so I properly look at my friends their faces covered with despair and fear.


    "Hey..." I tried to say something however the first thing I noticed was Matilda''s hand holding onto my sleeve.


    "Don''t go please...." her hands shook and so did her body as if she was remembering a certain memory.


    "We can just stay here you know and forget about those lunatic bastards" Samael sounded carefree like Mckenzie however he failed to do so.


    "Why do you even want to do something so dangerous?" Niko inquired with his face full of worry.


    "I had a n and to achieve it I need to go inside the temple of the monastery"


    "Can we go with you?"


    "No" Alicia and I simultaneously said with Keith''s suggestion.


    "Apollo do expect us to let you leave after hearing you say such a suicidal action" Agnes finally spoke her voice sounding cold as if scolding me.


    "Agnes is right Apollo you should just let the Emperor''s men do that"


    "I can''t at this moment Arabe"


    "Why? What is it that makes you hesitant to report this to his majesty?"


    "The emperor''s side is filled with spies from the monastery that is why his majesty gave me full authority to take any action without reporting to him"


    Their reaction tells me that they are already aware of such a situation which makes me even sadder.


    "This mission will be done by me alone because Alicia needs to remain here in case something happens"


    "So if Alicia doesn''t worry about our safety she can go with you?" Jillian asked I could feel she had a bold n.