Chapter 1: PAGE 21

“This is why the institute was founded.” He still continued, not giving the students any time to ask annoying questions. “You see, some can only see a distortion in the air, while others can actually witness it fully in all its glory. While we cannot prove this yet with science, there is an obvious trend that can be seen.” He said, his voice returning to it´s casual self as he noticed despite their confusion that everyone listened closely. “While there are some people who don´t fit into it, 95% of all people who can see the fortress, seem to prove the current theory. The current reckoning is as follows: the stronger the person is in terms of dormant energy, the better they can see the building.” Pausing for once a bit longer to give the students time to think about this and what it implied. “The only logical thinking we can contribute to this would be that the dormant energy flowing through our entire body, thusly also the eyes, act as a counter measure against the Fortress magical barrier.”

As he finished those words the teacher pulled out another cigarette from his pocket and lit it again, inhaling deeply. He knew very well his words had confused most of them, but now that he pointed out the connected he knew most would figure it out. To his surprise though it was not Dailon who spoke up first, but Gaikor who sat next to him, still rubbing and trying to move his ankle.

“So you are saying that the institute was formed so people would grow in strength and be able to see the white fortress in the sky?” He asked angrily having realized all their years of training were for such a stupid, futile purpose. As with most he had dreamed that after the Institute there would be a glorious, wonderful life. “All these years of training were just so we could watch some stupid white piece of rock in the sky?” He asked angrily as he jumped up and many of the students followed his example.