Chapter 977: 16.23 First Red Star - Hiding in the Church

Amber Dawn had fled with students from the Templar temple. They understood they needed to separate the group to safeguard the safety of the young girl, who is not only Archbishop Dawn's younger sister but also a friend of their Holy Son. If something were to happen to Amber Dawn while those two men are absent, the war between the Templar Temple and the Blood Race would most likely end in disaster.

The team was divided into three groups. One group stops the one chasing them and buys them some time. The second team was sent into the dormitory to tell Asher Light and Esther Dawn, while the last team worked hard to keep Amber Dawn safe as they approached the Headmaster's office.

Regrettably, after the uproar sparked by Asher Light, Ca.s.sius Ambrosia relocated his office away from the main campus. He had opted to carry on his work in his mansion within the Academy, summoning the instructors only as needed. If there are difficulties with the school regulations, they should go to Instructor Skoll; however, if there are problems that include Instructor Skoll or anything beyond that man's control, they can go to him.

In Genus Academy the things that go beyond Fenrir Skoll's control are almost nonexistent. Only if things got his wife involve that the possibility of his control over situation would waver but except for this possibility the rest is unchangeable.

Ca.s.sius Ambrosia and Fenrir Skoll reside in a mansion distance from the school. These two were never used to being among other people besides themselves, but such a distance takes just a single step for them because they can both teleport. Fenrir Skoll returned home to follow his wife after sending Luther D'Arcy to teach.

Amber Dawn was carried away by some students from the Templar Temple. They were all panicking except for the lady they were trying to protect.

"Why did the Headmaster suddenly change the location of his office!?"

"They said that because his highness the Holy son had caused a ruckus that Instructor Skoll had accidentally destroyed the office. It annoyed the headmaster because he moved his office back to his home in this territory. But the Headmaster lives at the edge of Genus Academy's territory as he hates crowds."

"So it's the Holy Son's fault!!!"

"Miss Dawn... Do you still have that holy water spray you've used on Lord Vladimir!?"

"I have but... Based on its effect it can instantly kill a ghoul and fatally wound a n.o.ble Cla.s.s Vampire. Do you want to start a war?" remarked Amber Dawn.

No one responded to her query, so the others began racing faster while cursing. The majority of them were Templar temple disciples and apprentices. They weren't officially hunters or slayers yet, so they couldn't take responsibility for such a terrible matter.

"Ahhh~ it's still so far..."

"Just keep running, dumba.s.s! We are going to get our a.s.ses kicked if they catch us."

"There's an abandoned church! Should we hide there!?"

"Go. Thankfully, it wasn't werewolves who were chasing after us or we wouldn't need to run at all."

Werewolves are well-known for their agility and beastly appearance. Their strength rivals that of a powerful vampire. While the Blood clan is well-known for its quick recovery and seductive abilities. Vampires move by using shadows, but because the sun is still s.h.i.+ning, they are unable to walk in certain areas. Amber Dawn was attentively listening to their chat when she noticed the young priest Keylan Light sweeping the dry leaves scattered at the church's entrance.

"Father Keylan! Can we hide in the church for a while!?" Amber Dawn shouted while asking.

Keylan Light as if he already expected them to come over had appeared outside the church which usually doesn't happen. This man rarely comes out of his chapel.

"Come inside with your friends," Priest Keylan said with a sacred feeling smile.

Those who joined the Templar Temple were all sensitive to light elements, so when they saw Keylan Light, this young priest surrounded by so many light elements, they were taken aback and clasped their hands in a prayer figure while kneeling in front of the priest.

They appeared to be praying to their G.o.d.

"I saw an angel!"

"How can he have so many light elements!?"

"Oh G.o.d I pray please don't let us get caught by those vampires~"

Amber Dawn was stunned, she could not understand the weird reactions of these disciples and apprentices. Why would they act as if they were reverencing Priest Keylan?

"Do you want to get caught? Go inside the church already." Amber Dawn urges them to get inside the building so she can close the doors.

The inside of the church featured the customary mix of elegance and simplicity. It was meant to be a tranquil and peaceful place, but Amber Dawn felt uneasy in her heart because of the mult.i.tude that was abruptly brought in here.

The four Templar temple students looked around, delighted looks on their faces. The atmosphere inside this church is fairly similar for Templar Temple members like them. Amber only became concerned when she discovered the door leading to the backyard was open.

Amber Dawn whispered to the young priest, "Is he here?" She asked Keylan Light.

Keylan Light responded, "He would always be here at daybreak, before lunch and before dinner. Because the one he wants to feed eats during that time."

"Feeding someone? But I thought blood roses are for vampires?" asked Amber Dawn.

The young priest just smiles at him, but such an expression looks like it had another meaning hidden behind it. Amber Dawn had a thought which shocked her as she realized a hidden truth no one realized.

"Don't tell me..." Ambe4 Dawn mumbled.

A smiling Keylan Light whispered back to Amber Light, "My church cannot be seen by anyone from the other races aside from humans. Though that man is different from the rest he isn't human but still was able to see through the barrier I place around this church. Well if we took his strength as a basis, it wouldn't be surprising for him to do so."

Seeing the other people roaming around the Chapel, Keylan couldn't help but warn them, "You guys can't go in the backyard. Instructor Skoll's favorite garden is located there. If you accidentally destroyed it then... I will pray for you..." I will pray during your funeral to give rest for your souls.

The young priest's words immediately halted the four students who were about to go to the backyard. Especially when they heard that Instructor Skoll owns a greenhouse.

"Can I at least try peeking?" one of the students asked.

The young priest responded, "Go ahead a bit right now, Instructor Skoll is there. Are you sure you want to see him?"

"No!" Amber Dawn abruptly involved herself in their conversation. She already knew what Fenrir Skoll does in the greenhouse.

"If you accidentally angered him, what would you do?" she warned them.

"But I still want to peek. Just once... He wouldn't mind right? Moreover, aren't you guys interested in what he is planting in this place?"

Amber Dawn said, "He was just planting Juliet roses. The one he used to bring every day."

"Eh~ that's all? No ginseng or mandrakes or something like that?"

"Mandrakes? What kind of imagination do you have?"

"Does that thing even exist in reality?"

"Ginsengs do exist? But those are common things. To think Instructor Skoll would plant roses in his greenhouse. He doesn't seem to be the type to like those."

They stayed in the church and prolonged their conversation which lasted for a whole hour. They enjoyed talking and even the young priest got involved in their conversation.

Priest Keylan felt something and decided to excuse himself from these students, "You guys can stay as long as you want. I have something to do so just close the door after you leave."

"Okay~"

Keylan Light went back somewhere within the church as if he had something to do leaving the students on their own. Suddenly, someone forced open the door to the church with a bang.

THUD!

When Amber Dawn and the rest turned to look who appeared, they were surprised to see Asher Light and Esther Dawn. With how they were covered in sweat and almost out of breath panting, everyone can see how nervous they are.

"AMBER!!!"

"Brother? Asher?"

The two ran towards Amber and checked if she was injured anywhere. Only when they saw that she was unharmed that the two sighed in relief.

Esther Dawn said, "We've heard that Athan Vladimir wants to catch you? Did you really burn his face?"

"Un. I sprayed Holy Water on his face." Amber Dawn said.

Asher Light said, "Thankfully you are alright."

"How about the others who helped us block them? Are they badly injured?" asked Amber Dawn worriedly.

Esther Dawn said, "They were just beaten up. Obviously, they don't want to break the School Regulations. Don't worry about them."

"That's good. I don't even understand why we run. It was that vampire's fault that I had to spray holy water on him. He grabbed my wrist too hard. Look, I still have some bruises on my skin." Amber Dawn raised the hand Athan Vladimir had just grabbed and saw a few purplish traces of a person's grip on it.

Asher Light's expression turns cold as he heals Amber's wrist. "It's healed. Go back to your cla.s.s."

The Holy Son turned to leave after speaking those words. Everyone who saw his frigid look knew he was furious. Allowing him to depart now would mean enabling Asher Light to battle Athan Vladimir. Fighting isn't permitted in the Academy, but when they overstepped their bounds and attempted to murder each other, someone they didn't want to irritate would come. Asher Light was aware of this, but his thoughts were clouded by wrath at the time.

Esther Dawn stopped his tracks, "Where are you going? You can't start a fight. You are currently in suspension. If you fight again your offense would increase and you would get expelled."

"I don't care. Before I get expelled I just need to make sure to kill that bloodsucking b.a.s.t.a.r.d." Asher Light said.

As soon as everyone exited the church, another group appeared and blocked their route.

Athan Vladimir and his followers. They couldn't see the church since it was hidden by a barrier that only humans could penetrate. Athan Vladimir and his blood clan see nothing but a swath of towering trees and plant bushes in front of them.

As soon as Athan Vladimir saw them, his reaction was like he saw something as expected, "I knew there is something wrong here. There is a scent of blood but there are only trees in front of my eyes. A barrier?"

"Moreover~ I didn't expect you to be here. How does it feel to be suspended?"

The moment he saw Ashet Light, Athan Vladimir couldn't help but start taunting him. Just seeing his face was enough to p.i.s.sed him off, looking at his face there are still some traces of burned skin on it. It healed fast but a scabbed skin was left behind.

"Ugly mugged face. Your face looks more fitting now than before." Asher Light said while mocking the current appearance of Athan Vladimir.

Under everyone's eyes, the two started attacking one another. It shows how much Athan Vladimir and Asher Light hate one another yet their fight looks like a brawl between two children instead. The Dawn siblings stand at the aides and commented,

"Do they always fight this way?" Amber Dawn asked.

Sigh~

While. Pinching in between his eyes, Esther Dawn responded, "Yes. As long as they see each other they act this way. It was still quite controlled. If they were not in the academy they might even use spells and skills to fight. Since they can't do it they can only brawl like this."

"They are like an old husband and wife." Amber Dawn mumbles.

PFFT! Hahaha~ Everyone was surprised when they heard peals of laughter coming from the church. Meanwhile, others who heard Amber's statement were so taken aback that they forgot what to say next.