CHAPTER XII: Taurus Versus Gemini I blinked my eyes several times as I stared at the white ceiling. Just by the scent of the room, I can tell that this is my room. I looked around and I wasn’t wrong. I suddenly rose up from my bed as I recalled what had happened. But, I sat on my head when I felt dizziness again. My head’s aching.I remembered the events. What did I just do? I'm sure I have hurt him. Without any hesitation, though, I still have a mild headache, I hurried out of my room and Caya was the first one I saw. She was sitting on the sofa. “Sam, it's good that you're awake. Are you alright now? How are you feeling?” she asked as soon as she saw me approaching her. She was too concerned about me and I can tell it on her facial countenance.“Where is Raid? How is he?” I asked worriedly.I want to check his condition right now but I don’t know where he is. Maybe in he's in the infirma

CHAPTER XIV: Terrified“Dark Celestial Realm Augmentation: Graveyard of a Greedy Crab,” I seriously uttered, snapping my fingers to activate and expand my complete realm. Everything was suddenly enveloped by darkness and there were several black holes surrounding us, moving around like they will suck everything in this realm. But that will not happen unless I allow it to happen. Then, big tweezers of a crab with sharp fangs on edges came out from these black holes. They were enveloped with dark glowing light. Deborah’s Celestial Realm was shattered into pieces and vaporized into thin air. It was overpowered. “Show yourself, you filthy demon!” I and Mammon said in chorus. Our voices synchronized. I left Caya, Coazen and Angel in the Academy. I didn't allow them to enter in my realm. I’m going to save Deborah. The moment the demon came out from its haven, I hurriedly went to Deborah to catch her as she f

CHAPTER XVI: Garden of AriesThree days have been passed since when I was released from the infirmary. I’m still in the state of recovering but I opted to join the training today. I looked at the ring on my finger. It turned black when I formed blood pact with Mammon. But I restored its former color through casting a simple concealing spell upon it. I also did it to the mark of Cancer sign in my upper right arm since it turned black too. “Sam, what’s wrong?” Caya asked as she had noticed that I was spacing out. “Nothing,” I just answered shortly then smiled at her. I, Caya and Suzaine continued walking as we are heading to the assigned training arena today. Raid’s loud voice greeted us upon our arrival at the training ground. The man seems to be arguing with Marc again. What’s wrong with this guy? He’s too loud.“Hey, kid, didn’t I tell you not to let Poly in to our

CHAPTER XVIII: The PunishmentWe all just bowed as Archmaster Leonard scolded us, preaching us how should we behave as one of the chosen Celestial Twelve. This scenario was not new to me. When we were still kids, we were always scolded by him because we got involved into countless troubles. I caught Raid, Glade and the other boys among us hiding their laughters. They were not taking the sermon seriously. Nothing has changed to them. Instead of showing guilt, it looked like they made fun of Archmaster’s words. What a bunch of pain in the ass. I just rolled my eyes secretly and heave a silent breath.“I expected everyone of you to be a model to everyone here inside the Academy, but what were you doing? Instead of observing peace and order, you were the ones leading trouble here!” Archmaster continued as he walked from here to there repeatedly.“But, Archmaster—”“Don't butt in, Caya. I'm not asking for

CHAPTER XX: To the Path of Becoming StrongerThis was really a super tiring day. I yawned as my eyes went heavier. I really needed to go to sleep now. Few seconds later, I fell into asleep. But I immediately opened my eyes when I feel something strange.I looked around when I realized that I am dreaming again. I saw Mammon sitting under a huge old withered tree while looking at the violet moon above hugged by dark clouds. Oh, I see, I was not dreaming. This was a part of my subconscious mind and Mammon can exist or manifest here.I came nearer to him and sat on his side without asking for his permission. “Where are we?” I asked. He looked at me. He is in his human form right now. And I got to admit it, he has really a good-looking appearance if he’s a normal human. Though, his violet-colored skin fits him. And it does not affect how handsome he is.Silence enveloped us for a moment before he decided to speak. “We are in my cursed r