10 Soul Piece

"Is there a need to be that brutal Lord Merci?" Mr. Fred inquired.

Mr. Fred stood at the side of his desk lowering his head as Mr. C sat on his chair. Mr. C calmly sips on his tea while Mr. Fred poured on his cup.

"Remember what is our goal Fredinald. We do not serve them, they are only frogs to be dissected. They should willingly serve us as payment for taking care of them." Mr. C answered.

"But…"

Mr. C interrupts him saying, "No buts Fredinald. Know your place. I'm the new Head now and you should not question what I do. That weird Dualpot is now on the run for letting the first batch inside the portals."

Mr. Fred hurriedly poured him tea, as he sweats profusely when he heard the news.

*snap*

It was currently midnight. This sudden snap of Mr. C's fingers only signifies one thing, the bindings of the 3 children have finally been removed.

Mr. C then commanded, "I will be busy this following week. I'll stay inside the canteen to cultivate. Go fetch me 10 younglings and while you're at it bring those three back to their rooms."

Mr. Fred reluctantly agreed as he went towards the platform before he fetch what Mr. C needs.

When he arrived at the platform he saw the two lying down weakly breathing. Meanwhile, Marco was still kneeling there. Mr. Fred pulled out a pill from his pocket. He crushed it and then sprinkled the shimmering dust on the three.

This dust healed their wounds and also recovers from their fatigue. Lorenzo and Sheen are now breathing normally, sleeping comfortably on the floor.

Mr. Fred tried to touch the two but a hand gripped his arms. He looked at the one who grab him with eyes of amusement. He thought Marco also passed out but he was wrong.

"Don't touch them," he said.

"I'm only going to carry them back to their rooms. You don't need to look at me with hostility. You can trust me." Mr. Fred comforted Marco as he smiled.

"I can do it Mr. Fred you can now go. Thank you for healing us." Marco smiled back to Mr. Fred as he carried the two.

Mr. Fred can only let him carry the two kids. He was supposed to collect a piece of their souls but he was stopped by Marco. He can only shake his head as he headed to the rooms collecting pieces of souls from 10 different healthy children.

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Dong Dong Dong

The bells rang loudly. I woke up on my bed which shocked me. I don't feel any pain in my body, my fatigue was magically gone. I'm mystified in this situation that I pinched my sides hard to check if I was dreaming. And it was painful so it's real. Even my wounds were gone.

I looked at my surroundings but when I looked at my roommates they avoided their gaze and hurriedly went outside. They are supposed to be talkative at this time before going to the platform. They even greet me good morning before.

Well, what can I do? It's not we're friends or something.

I stood up and went out to do our daily exercise. As I was walking to the platform the other kids were avoiding me. They even gossiped while looking at me. I never wanted this type of popularity.

I can only lower my head as I slowed down my pace.

I went to a corner right at the back where they won't notice me.

As I was moping about, I was pushed on my back. I was surprised and caught off guard that I stumbled on my footing.

"Oops, Hahahaha. Why the long face henchman?" It was Marco who pushed me to laugh hysterically. He's still as energetic as ever, that I can't piece together how he looked yesterday. He must have already coped at it.

He offered his hand which I gladly received as he pulled me up.

Sheen was right by his side looking determined as ever. He's a silent fellow but he likes to tag along with Marco even though they constantly quarrel like crazy.

"So how are you guys feeling?" I asked.

"Good as ever.", "Never been felt this good my whole life." they both replied.

They laughed at the same time and I felt suspicious about how these guys can get along so well today.

I ignored them as our morning exercise was starting.

We still kept on doing these stretches but there is something new now. After the jumping jacks, we were asked to sit down. We were instructed to imagine the feeling and movement of the stretches we did a minute ago while our eyes closed.

I did what was instructed, imagining the flow of its movements. As I was doing so my breathing felt weird. The air I was inhaling was cool and tingly. Even my skin was feeling refreshed. I never encountered this sensation before.

We were asked to stop after 30 minutes and we all stood up. Suddenly, some children screamed. Mr. Fred and the Guards of the Five hurriedly arrived at the source of the scream.

Carrying 10 children who passed out and convulsing with foams in their mouths. Mr. Fred and co brought them at the south door in haste.

This was the first time something like this happened. All the children disperse and went to their bathrooms but you can hear their hubbubs as they passed by.

"You guys should thank me. If not for me you'll be one of those poor kids." Marco said looking seriously at the south door.

"Oh yeah? Thanks, Marco for putting this solid barrier around us. Hey, Sheen show some respect to our boss." I said sarcastically. Sheen looked at Marco giving him a thumbs up.

"Boss? I like it. Lorenzo, you finally recognized you being a henchman, that's good. Continue calling me that. Wa ha ha ha ha!" Marco said approvingly.

Even Sheen was chuckling as they both went on their way to their bathroom respectively.

There is a problem with this Marco's head. Now even Sheen is infected with this sickness. I should keep my distance from them or I might get sick too. I thought.

I head to the bathroom not caring about their gazes. Good thing is that there are fewer people here right now.

It was almost time for the lecture but I purposely slowed down. I don't want to see my roommates. I hate awkwardness.

I waited and simmered on the baths for a minute before going to my room.

After changing clothes I headed to the library. They are already starting the lecture. I listened attentively while working my way to familiarize the letters.

The lecture today was short. Looks like Mr. Fred is occupied with the children who passed out.

As he was about to open the library's door to go out I hurriedly chased after him. There is something I would like to ask him.

"Mr. Fred, Mr. Fred. Can I ask something from you?"

"Lorenzo, what is it that you want to ask?" Mr. Fred inquired.

"Uhm, I am feeling that my progress at writing is slowing down. I would like to stay here every night to study. I really wanted to start to know how to read."

Mr. Fred looked at me in amazement. "Well, there is nothing wrong with that if you really feel that way. To be honest there is already someone who asked me the same question first and started staying in the library" he approved.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Fred. Don't worry, I will not slack off again I'll surely clean my area." I thanked him before rushing to the 5th floor.

Now I don't have to always sleep inside my room. I'll just study my ass off. Hahahahaha.