ZANAYA
I couldn't believe I’m already enrolled in this academy. The technology in this school was truly amazing and I couldn't wait to see what else I will discover inside it.
As I was on my way to the gate, I heard Ms. Dalia.
"We have 499 agents, Lenz."
She was talking to her fellow teacher who is called Lenz.
"Ms. Dalia, I think the Head Master's brother hasn't been able to enroll yet."
Upon saying that, someone approached them. He was ragged, wearing white long sleeves and pants. His hair was messy and there was a smile on his lips.
"Ms. Dalia, I think you forgot about me again," he drawled.
"You're on the five hundredth again, Mr. Zyfford."
"Don't you want that, I've maintained being Agent 500."
I could not see what happened next because a very obstinate being suddenly pulled me away.
"Zanzan, the program is about to start. Hurry up!"
Zanzan? Am I the one she was referring?
"As for you, you didn't say you were a Lopez."
I stopped so she also halted her steps.
"Why do you know the Lopez?"
She looked shock when I spoke but I didn't expect her to suddenly scream.
"OMG! Did I just hear your voice?"
I just stared at her as if she had gone crazy before walking towards the Gym where the others were waiting.
"The Lopez are very well known, your father is a great leader in the field of politics and your mother is a smart lawyer and business woman. So you think I couldn't recognize them?"
Of course, it's because of my parents.
We were now sitting in the Gym and listening to the boring orientation.
"Classes are divided into 3 sections, the lawyers, detectives, and the police. Each section is also divided into two, Sub-1 and Sub-2. The best students belong to Sub-1 while Sub-2 students are those who need special classes in order for them to cope with the Sub-1 students," the woman in front of us explained.
I don't care which Sub or section I belong to, as long as I'm here to hide.
"Now, in order to determine which section and sub you belong, you all need to undergo a simulation which is called 'The Sectioning Simulation'."
Undergo a simulation, huh? What kind of simulation is that? Why don't they just let us take an exam just like every other school out there?
"Zanzan, I'm already excited about the simulation. I heard, it's like you're in the real world when you're right there in the simulation tube," Arya gushed, obviously unable to hold back.
"We will start with agent No. 1. Ten agents shall proceed in the simulation room and you are only given 5 minutes to complete the tests," the woman added.
So, we have to wait for two hundred and fifty minutes.
"For those who are here waiting at the gym, a video clip tour around the academy will be played, and Mr. Ronie Reyes will explain it to you."
"Looks like we have to wait forever," Arya muttered under her breath.
I just ignored her and focused my attention on the video clip. It would be difficult to get lost in this vast academy. Who would have thought that at the end of the forest there was this large and very beautiful school waiting for me?
After waiting for two hours, we heard that robotic voice again.
"Agents 491 to 500, please proceed to the simulation room," the woman's voice echoed throughout the gym like a robot when speaking because of the attached speakers.
I yawned because of waiting for too long. I even stretch my arms due to sitting here for a long time.
"Thanks heavens! Let's go, Zan," Arya said then pulled me to the simulation room. I have no choice but to drift with her.
While walking, I glanced back because someone spoke.
"Yes, I'll be there. I just need to finish this freaking simulation test."
He's Agent 500 if I'm not mistaken. He seemed to have woken up from his slumber because he was still rubbing his eyes and his hair was still messy.
"I'll hang up now. Bye."
I immediately averted my gaze elsewhere because when he looked up, our eyes met unexpectedly.
"Tsk. Staring is rude, miss," he grumbled and he eyed me from the head to foot. I felt self-conscious by the way he stared at me and so I just ignored what he said and I entered the room because Arya was still dragging me.
Upon entering, we were greeted by ten glass tubes, lined up inside the room. We are immediately directed to go to our respective tubes.
"You may now enter," said the robotic voice.
And that was the start of my roller-coster like journey.
ZANAYA"You may now enter," said the robotic voice.When I stepped inside, the glass tube closed and the green line surrounded it. Eventually the surroundings changed and now I was stepping on a tiled floor.I noticed I was inside a house. My eyes wandered and stared at a man lying on the floor bathed in his blood. The place was surrounded by yellow cordon and by police and medics. I could see that he was no longer alive. He was stabbed many times in various parts of the body so he probably died immediately. It seemed like he was killed out of rage.On the other side, a lady was crying. Next to her were a housemaid who look stunned and a man who looked like a gardener with an emotionless face.The medics have already taken the corpse and I think the funeral home will be its destination.I was staring at them when a policeman looked at me and suddenly smiled."Agent 499, you're already there, come and hel
DAVE3 minutes and 2 seconds. Within three minutes I had finished the Simulation test. Piece of cake.I wasn't even sweating. I don’t know who developed that test, it's not difficult at all. I felt like I just wasted my time."That was impressive, Dave. You never fail to surprise me with your deducing skills," Miss Dalia complimented me."Thanks," I replied, not really minding it. I was used to people praising me everytime I solve a case, may it be a murder case, robbery, or any other crime as long as it suited my interest.The buzzer sounded to signal that the other Agents had finished their five minutes. In the glass tubes, there were tablets connected on the upper part of its door that indicated whether they have completed the test or not. In total, only four of us had “case closed” printed on the tablets. Then they were sure to enter the Sub-1 Detective Class. Others will be assessed based on the
DAVE Everyone thought of the Head Master's message. And it doesn't make sense at all. "No one can go to any establishment here in the campus if you can't guess the hidden message of the Head Master. And when you figured it out, just tell it to the guard of the establishment you want to go to so they will let you in. Have a wonderful night, everyone!" "How can this night be wonderful if we will have a headache because of solving that message," Eroll complained. "Who are Willy and Elijah? Do they have significant effects to find out the hidden message?" Monica asked and tilted her head a little. “What about you, Dave, I know you already figured out the answer,” Chris stated as if he was so sure. "What about you, don't you know yet?" I asked back. "I was trying to figure out." "What do we do if Willy gets sick?" Eroll complained again. "Let's go," I whispered to them. "Wait,
ARYA "Kyaaah!" I cried when I saw the result of the detective section. I turned to Zanaya and shook her shoulder at the same time saying, "I can't believe this! We got into the top 5!"Seriously, I'm really so happy. I never thought I would make it into the top 5. I looked at Zanaya to greet her but there was no trace of emotion on her face. She didn't seem happy with the result.Doesn’t she like the Detective section? Doesn't she want to be with me? If that's so, I felt like I'm going to cry.I just dared to ask her, "Zan, what's the matter?"I was surprised when she suddenly grabbed me by the shoulder and looked seriously into my eyes."Arya, Listen to me. I shouldn't be in the top 5.""What? I can't understand. Everyone wants to be in the top 5," I pointed out.After I said that she suddenly dragged me away. I felt like this woman was possessed by something. She wasn't like this yesterday. I think I am on the brink of death. Okay,
ARYA"Wait, you're one of our professors?" Zanaya asked, surprised."Yes, my dear. Now, move away a little so that I can prepare my equipment."My sister arranged everything she needed and of course we helped as well.Zanaya and I just watched her as she fiddled with the computer keyboard."I'll finish it in less than 5 minutes," she boasted.Series of numbers and letters appeared on the computer screen and my sister doesn't seem to mind them. While Zanaya and I were getting dizzy from all of those."And, we're done!"ZANAYA REIGN LOPEZ(ALL DATA-- PRIVATE)YOU CAN'T ACCESS THESE INFORMATION.That's what can be read on the computer screen.“3 minutes and 49 seconds,” my sister declared, seemingly proud to her so-called masterpiece."That was cool!" Zanaya praised. "Thank you so much, Miss Avi.""What will I get in return for it?" my sister asked.Zanaya and I laughed nervously. I
CHRISMy friends were already in our second class, while I was just walking along the Hallway of the Lawyer's Building because our teacher, Miss Avi had asked me to do something.I was very unfortunate because she saw me and ordered me to feed her cat. I don't know about that woman, she's so weird.When I arrived in the classroom, all my classmates were already there. Fortunately, our terror teacher, Mrs. Darlene Roque, Dave’s sister was not yet there."What took you so long?" Monica whispered."I've fixed some things," I replied, just in time before Prof. Darlene arrived."Good Morning. So your subject today is 'Enhancing Observation Skills'. I want you all to stand up and say something about Objective Observation Using Pertinent Negative. The one who can't answer, won't sit down. Clear?"We all just said yes even though it was against our will. It was just the first day and yet our brains were tortured. What more in
CHRIS"Hack the system," Dave said as if it's not a big deal."WHAT?" we simultaneously questioned."Shhh! Be quiet. I need to know the background information regarding her family to prove my deductions.""Not allowed!" Eroll clearly exclaimed his disapproval."Do you seriously want us to get expelled?" Monica seconded."Chris, what do you think?" he asked me."I don't want to get involved in that mess," I replied honestly."But you said a while ago that the system is not working properly, hence, it would be easier for you to hack it."Now, this is the perk of being a computer geek. It would involved you in a mess."I'll take care of my older brother when we get caught," he added, really serious at persuading me to do it."Just make sure we won't get expelled, Dave," Monica warned."Sure. I won't. Just trust me, guys.""Fine I'll do it," I told them and that widened Dave's smile."What? Wa
ZANAYA Being 3rd rank was also good because of the additional allowance provided by the academy every month. Without it, I would surely starved to death. I never thought I would be able to survive forty-eight hours in this school, and during those hours, nothing bad was happening except for the four class leaders who had been suspicious of my actions. I know, I don't deserve that 3rd rank, but I shouldn't be blamed because of that. I don’t know how that happened either. All I want was to hide from my parents. I know it's a form of cowardice, but still, I need to do it. "Zanaya, I'm hungry. Let's go to the Café," Arya pleaded. When we entered the Cafe, the aroma of tea and coffee engulfed me, as well as the smell of freshly baked cake. It reminds me of home. There were already lots of customers and only a few spaces were left. "Zanaya, let's just grabbed something to eat in the canteen, because the E4s ar