I created my own system

Chapter 163 Veritas

A little fast forward to what happened to us, so we ended up getting scolded for god knows how many times by the professors and staff of the two academies, and since in our class Alicia was our elected President, she was the one who received the most scolding.

"Sorry Ali"

McKenzie apologized while I remained surrounded by other academy staff, they aimed to inquire about how I modified the ship and also to scold me.

[It turns out touching an academy's priorities is a huge offence]

"I never expected modifying a barely working ship is included in that clause"

[Well you have no choice but to bear with their words]

"Yeah, I just hope they won't hold me for long"

And so the entire lower class was sent to the disciplinary office right on their first day at the Eastern Academy.

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Meanwhile, in one of the deepest parts of the academy, a man covered with chains raised his head, trying to see the people who held him captive. Black iron bars became the boundary between him and the two people in front of him. Barriers were put and enhancements were cast to make sure the prisoner wouldn't be able to escape. His senses were also taken making him unable to smell, hear, see and feel.

"He is still not speaking"

Joran said a man who is one of her upper-ranking security at Aster Academy.

"It's either he is very loyal to the Barbaros pirates or he is afraid of speaking"

"Do you think we have a mole on our side?"

"I highly doubt that since they are all buried on the ground now, remember we have lots of missing and murder cases"

"But are we certain? Perhaps it's not one of the professors or staff"

"Joran, are you telling me it's one of the students?"

"It's not too far fetch Mino, remember the students that went missing as well? They were later found with their mana and ki cripple with no memories as well"

"And to think all of them are geniuses that we expecting to rise to fame, however later on we found out their families have ties with the Monastery"

"That causes their downfall right"

"But then again what if there are still some of them inside our academy"

"And what if it's not on us but on the Eastern Academy's side, Joran"

While the two security spoke to each other a soundless footsteps attracted their attention.

"If we didn't know who you were we would have attacked on the spot" Mino said while his sword rested on his fingers.

"I apologize for that, force of habits"

"Well habits do die hard" Joran spoke while making his way to the newcomer.

"He is still not speaking?"

"Yes sir, honestly we want to torture him more but that might kill him"

"And what about the other pirates we held captive?"

"Some committed suicide while the others were immobilized before they could even attempt to do the same, they are currently unconscious"

"I see, you two can go for now I'll stay here"

"But sir"

"Just do I say and make sure no one can enter here"

Joran and Mino looked at each other before nodding their heads.

"Sir, make sure this won't take for long others might find this suspicious"

"Alright I will remember that"

Because of that, a single individual remained in the dark gloomy cells of the dungeon.

"Open" he spoke while the inscription written on the prison bars glowed, a creaking sound was then heard followed by the chains clicking in motion.

"Who is there!"

The cripple pirate said, even with his senses sealed he could somehow tell that someone is walking towards him.

"You are a bit strong I wonder if you have any information to tell"

"That is something we need to fund out professor," said a childish voice. And like the man he walked without any sound and neither the two security or the prisoner detected his presence.

"Just what do you plan to do"

"Watch and guard professor"

Coming out of the shadows of the dungeon was a boy with hair similar to that setting sun. His eyes were like the sun at its peak at noon while his clothes were similar to the soldiers in the palace.

Professor Adolfo just looked at the boy waiting for him to reach his position. Once he did so he guided him towards the lone prisoner of the cell.

"Here he is, he is the second strongest pirate we encounter though he is not a member of the Seven Wings. Do what you want but do it fast and please don't kill him since we will be needing him later"

"Alright though I do hope he really knows something"

The boy then went forward looking at the confused prisoner whose body was covered with chains.

"Let's start...Veritas!"

From the ground pitch black smoke began to rise up, and slowly it crept into the head of the chain pirate. With the spell's activation, Apollo witnessed how the body of his target began repulsing and moving frighteningly. However, he doubts if the man can feel anything since his senses were stolen.

As the spell continued to corrupt the target a flood of memories surged through Apollo's mind but fortunately, Jeremiah was there to sort out and remove the unnecessary memories. And soon he was presented with memories of two days ago, right before they received the order for this job.

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~In a place where the sea surrounds the land and a veil of dark fog hides the area. A fortress made of dark stone stood tall among the giant trees, and its inhabitants could be seen walking at the top, watching the sea of any invaders.

Inside this place a man can be seen speaking with someone whose voice is masked by a spell, making it hard to be recognized.

~Are you telling me to attack a ship from Aster Academy? Do we want us to be annihilated?"

Said a voice whose being hid by darkness.

{I will offer any riches you want, just do this job}

"No riches can revive us when we die lad we ain't accepting it!"

"Oh? Really?"

Out of nowhere, a man spoke, gaining the attention of the pirates. Then from the veil of darkness, he appeared, his physique was bigger than any man they had seen, and his body was covered with full armor while his face was hidden by a horned helmet.

"Our men already surround this place if you don't want to be annihilated now, then bid what we say"

He threatens the pirates which gain their ire.

"Stop!"

Commanded the captain knowing they won't be able to win against their mysterious enemy.

"We just need to get that boy Apollo right?"

"Yes, and hand him to us, we will be the ones to judge his life"

The pirates look complicated and hesitate to obey. They knew that they at merely being used to take the consequences of the crime of abducting a member of the four dual houses.

"Alright we will do as you said but we want our pay to be ten times the initial offer"

"Will do Captain, now then farewell"

The man in armor disappeared along with the army he brought leaving the pirates no choice but to obey his offer.

"What now?"

"We do what he said, gather up I want only those who are prepared to die, while the rest will help me evacuate the area"

He said while his body heavily leaned on his chair.

"I hope we can all stay alive after this" he mutters while looking at the burning fire in the fire place~

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The memory faded away and Apollo felt even more confused.

"Who the hell are those people"

[It seems we need more information]

The man on the communication orb also just appeared out of nowhere, and even if we go to their island I highly doubt we can find anything there.

"What is it, Apollo? Did you see something?"

"I did professor but it only gives me more questions"

"So it's not enough"

"Yes, they were just pawns put to abduct me, they never knew it was my brother"

"Is that so but I was certain I heard someone say it didn't go as the young duke's plan"

I was suddenly surprised by that word.

"It seems my brother's people already snuck inside the Barbaros pirates"

"You need to be a more careful student your brother even went as far as to hire pirates"

"I will although there is something that bugs me"

That knight with a huge build wasn't a member of my brother's men, so where did he get them? And an army?

"Something is not right, I am missing something"

"Apollo we need to go"

Professor Adolfo said urging me to go with him.

"Yes professor" Reluctantly I obeyed although there was still something that was making me confused.

The day ended just like that while my thoughts continued to occupy me.

"Right Edmund Tower!"

I blurted out in the middle of the night.

"I only know his connections and the people under him but never this old man's!"

That's what I was missing, I was focusing too much on him I forgot to dig deeper into the people who are surrounding him.

"And he has his princess fiancee too"

All with power and connection to do these things.

"I really thought I was prepared but it turns out I am still lacking"