The Truth Behind the Attack

Damian's ability showcase impressed Magnus and Aurora, too, as she had yet to see that move from him.

"Do you think we should get back on the road?" Damian asked Magnus, who gaped his mouth when seeing Damian fly.

"I wish I could fly too... One day, Damian, I will too! Anyway, about your question, yes, it is our best choice. Beasts often stay inside forests, and I don't even know why one would attack our bus in the middle of the road."

Aurora also agreed, "I feel safer on the road and not here!"

When the trio decided their next move, it was time for them to climb the cliff. Damian gestured for Aurora to jump on his back, and she did it without question. As for Magnus? He jumped as high as 10 meters, grabbing the cliff's rocks with his bare hands, and climbing it as if it was nothing.

"This guy is a freak! I am glad we have him on our team." thought Damian.

Magnus was so fast that he got on the road before Damian, and Damian was the one flying, that is. "I have the excuse of bringing a beautiful girl with me." That was what Damian thought to himself to not look that bad in front of someone like Magnus.

"Let's move. No student knows where the school is, and that is a problem," Magnus said.

Although someone could use the internet to search the school and get its general location, no one knew where it was, as only authorized people went there, and probably the school did not allow others to share its location.

It was like a secret military base to train super soldiers to fight against beasts and other superhumans. The trio had no better option, so they followed the road, hoping to find at least a sign showing where the school was.

Damian kept checking his cell phone after five minutes, hoping it would get a signal, yet it did not happen. "Fuck it. Why are we so unlucky?"

After walking for thirty minutes on that road, they reached a crossroad, meaning they had to choose a path that could be the wrong one.

"What should we do? Have any ideas, Damian?" Magnus asked.

He was more of a physical type and was not that good at thinking about plans. The exception was when surviving in harsh environments — Magnus was an expert at that.

Damian looked toward each path, thinking about his next move. A brilliant idea hit him. Then, with just a thought, his body floated in the air, going up until he could see above the trees!

It was hard to see farther, but even with his limited vision, Damian saw some buildings following the path to the left, and when following the way to the right, there was only a forest.

"So? What are you seeing?" Magnus yelled from down there, curious about what Damian had found.

"There are some buildings on the left and only forest on the right. So we should take the right path," Damian said, causing confusion for Aurora and Magnus.

He floated downwards and faced the lost faces of his friends.

"Didn't you say there are some buildings on the left? So why are we not choosing that path and instead the right one?" Magnus asked.

That was the same doubt Aurora had, and Damian wanted to punch Magnus in the face for not thinking it straight.

"The school we are heading to is the most prestigious in our country, and its location is a secret, right?"

"Yes, correct."

"Don't you think the beast attack on the road was a little suspicious? Also, the fact that two strong superhumans from the school, who were supposed to protect us, disappeared? There was no blood, no sign of a fight, and no bodies." Damian said.

He did not know, but some cameras were all over the forest, watching their every move.

"This is the first one to realize this is a test. That is not the most impressive part, as the students will soon realize it is a test. The fact he knows the buildings are just decoys is amazing!" A woman wearing a military uniform said.

"Vanessa, this is only the basics. If he could not realize that, he is not worthy of our teachings," A man with an eyepatch said.

"Shut up, Edgar, let us watch how the situation will unfold."

Magnus stared at Damian, and even he, who was not known for being intelligent, could tell the situation was amiss. "So this is a test, after all. Now everything makes sense."

The school was testing the students before they even reached the place! Damian was sure they would do even more tests when they finally arrived at Garmony Upper School.

"But you said there's only a forest on the right. Are we supposed to walk for miles before reaching the school?" Magnus said.

Even if it was a test, there was no way of knowing if the buildings were just there to fool the students or if it was the right path indeed.

"This is a test, I am sure of it. The bus would not get attacked close to the school, so we can safely say it will take us some time to get there. Also, there is the possibility the school is invisible," Damian said.

When he said that, the people watching them from the cameras were shocked! "How does he knows the school is invisible? Does anyone know who that youth is? Pull his file to me!"

Soon, on one of the screens, a picture of Damian and all of his data was bestowed in front of those people.

"He did not take the writing test, and his father paid the price for him to pass the first test. Interesting. I don't know if this kid is good at fighting, but even if he is bad, I am sure there will be a position for him in our intelligence group."

The man who said that looked like the person with the highest authority there. He looked at the screen with a thoughtful face and said, "release a beast to attack them. Let's see what this Damian is capable of."