The sea was relatively calm but Audrey can't shake the feeling that something was off about their surroundings. She can't help but feel odd and feel tense for some reason. Usually, the sound of the splashing water and the low roaring of the sea from a distance would start to become clearer when the night was about to approach. Also, the swaying motion of the ship although she dreaded the feeling of it, somehow she already got used to it. The absence of these everyday stuff makes the surrounding relatively silent. But the sudden plunge of silence feels like a signal, a calm before the storm! As if to prove Audrey's initial suspicion, the ship came to a sudden halt! It seems that they were stuck on something. The master and cat duo were jolted by this sudden stop and they almost stumble on the ground. Realizing that something was not right, the people who were about to take a rest for the day also stirred into action as they go out of their rooms one after another. The moon hides behi
"They looked exactly like how they were described on books."That was the first thought that crossed Audrey's mind the moment she laid her eyes at what was waiting ashore. In her opinion, there was no way that they were not mermaids. In the world where she came from, mermaids were nothing but a work of fiction. However, in this magical world, she saw them in real flesh and at first, she thought that it was amazing......until she saw one killed a man.Mermaids were known through all manner of legends and lore. Basically, they were mythical aquatic creatures with the head and upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish as well as a long cascading golden hair; half woman, half fish, these lethally-minded sisters of the sea would rise up from the waves every now and then to lure men into their arms. Beautiful, conniving, and dangerous, mermaids would do anything to protect their homes. Which happened to be the same body of water that they disturbed when the cruise
The travelers helplessly looked at the poor plight of their unlucky brethren as the merpires dragged them underwater. No one was brave enough to dare and act like a hero at this point in time. After all, most of the passengers were just amateur magicians. As a matter of fact, if one would look closely, they would see that most of the passengers were still in their teens. So it was inevitable that their guts were not fully developed yet. Besides, they were mostly strangers to one another that was why they did not see any point in why they would go and put their lives in danger, in the first place for the sake of those people they barely knew. Yes, they did know a bit or two about magic but it was just barely enough to help them preserve their own lives. The merpires of Isla Delilah served as agents of the Sirens, dragging many sailors and seafarers alike down to a watery grave. It was said that merpires were known to gather at Nymphet Bay for hun
The ship creaks softly as it jolted in a light motion signaling that it was back in operation. They had been stuck in the middle of the sea and the stillness of the surrounding accompanied by nothing but darkness make that night specifically eerie. Yet the moment the ship started moving, life came back to them. The tension building up lessen when they finally heard the familiar sound of sea waves and the churning of the ship's machine. "My dear passengers, we were highly sorry for all the inconvenience you have been through in this journey..." The mechanical sound reverberated but no one was able to pinpoint where exactly the recording is coming from. The voice sounded as if the speaker was talking from all sides, surrounding them. A short interference after that, they heard a sound of static as if something was wrestling control on the microphone. When the announcement resumed a differe
Not too far away, Audrey saw a group of people lining up. She walks towards someone from the line to ask what they were up to. "Pardon me milady, but may I ask why you guys are falling in line here? I beseech you to please guide me along as I came here alone and I am new here." Audrey decided to ask around since she basically knew nothing about this place. With an earnest look, she waited for the lady across her to answer. Yet, instead of answering her question the lady creased his eyebrows together and shoved her away. "I don't have time to spare for the likes of you. You better stop messing around with me." The lady waves her hand impatiently. She was a true beauty and the frown on her face did not make her look any less beautiful. Possessing both brain and beauty partnered with prestigious upbringing, this comely lady was very familiar with this kind of propaganda. Countless hot-blooded young men had been pursuing her all this time a
Of course, the 'accomplice' was no other than Prince Niccoli. He was intending to look for the man who saves him back on the ship during the attack of the harpies. Hoping to guide him along with the entrance exam as an act of reciprocation from saving him. Since he noticed that the young lad seems to be unaffiliated, he hopes to help him especially because it looks like it was his first time going on Iridos. That is why he was so adamant about lending him a hand. If possible, he even wants to make friends with him. Upon arriving at the entrance of Iridos, he immediately departed with his prince brother since it still has something to deal with. Deciding that it was best for him to start looking around at the area were the fresh buds of the school were usually teleported, he made his way there. Fortunately, he made the right call because as soon as he arrived at the area he spotted Andrew the moment he looked at the fresh buds of the Iridos falling in line to take the entrance examin
"Ohh stony stone. Please be good to me. You have to cooperate or else... I will go and smash you right here, right there." In that instant, the prism started to emit a faint light, gradually turning into red! "Phew! That was a close call. " Audrey heaved a sigh of relief upon witnessing the prism radiating red light. The light was so faint that it pales in comparison to those light emissions from the previous examinee, but that was the least of her concern. At this point, she cannot afford to be choosey, at least she was now eligible to be a student of Iridos. Yet, before she could rejoice for her achievement, the red light faded! Horror struck her and she almost plucked her hair out of frenzy. "What the heck happened to my red light!!!! It is definitely there, I swear!" She hurriedly explained herself to the test administrator who was resp
Thankfully, the pavement was only one way and it led to a single destination and no other so Audrey and Nero would have less to worry about getting lost. Meanwhile, the moment they arrived, the first thing that greeted their eyes was the tall white buildings. This cluster of towering buildings rose from the ground, reminiscent of a crouching behemoth prowling in the mountain. Its sheer grandeur bestowed it with a natural air of majesty and authority. Likewise, the place was already crowded and this made them even more excited. It did not take that long before Nero took the lead and he took the girl to one fine-looking building nearby. Standing next to its archway, Audrey saw a signboard hanging on it. Using neat calligraphy, the word 'BRUJERIA' was written on it. Probably indicating the name of this place. From the current look of it, this seems to be the commercial center of the school since there were various goods that were being sold inside. Cauldrons of all sizes, v
The room where they will be staying was relatively large in size. There is a total of three double-deck beds placed next to the walls. The double-deck bed at the far-end corner of the room is already occupied by the two students who came before them. Crossdressing to hide her identity, Audrey decided to pretend as a young man to avoid the arranged marriage that her clan agreed upon on her behalf. She was supposed to wed Prince Niccoli's older brother; Prince Nike. The two initially had a good rapport. In fact, Audrey even had a crush on the said prince, but that is not enough reason for her to jump into the concept of marriage right away. Being forced by her own family to marry a man that she was not truly in love with, Audrey made her mind and ran away from their residence. Then with her cat, they opt to try their luck and start their quest towards Iridos. Now, here they are standing awkwardly stiff as a statue not daring to even touch the door frame. An imaginary co