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The Master of Knowledge & Magic
Chapter 5 - Truman Institute

Chapter 5 - Truman Institute

?? - "My name is Alesha, I am an Magus as well as a second year student for the 'Truman Institute.'" She said with a unique look of arrogance, and embarrassment.

Odd, I thought.

Alesha - "You all must have a lot of questions. I will give you a general outline."

Everyone from the plane started to inch closer to listen. They all had many personal questions but the one thing they learned was to not interrupt. Even I was interested, after all there was a limit to the information, I found out. If you could even call it information.

Alesha - "First of all, this world is called Alvernon. Currently you are all in the Rune Kingdom. You can find out more by yourselves. This world is different from your previous world. We don't have what you call ' modern technology' or  'internet. This is a magical based civilization. " Looking around she continues.

Alesha - "There are many races and in the 'Rune Kingdom' being discriminatory against some of them, will get you capital punishment. The reason why your called 'Destined Ones' is still a mystery unfortunately. " She says, taking a deep breath before continuing.

Alesha - "But don't become arrogant due to gaining a ability. A 'Destined One' has more talent than a regular citizen . But 'Destined Ones' are as common as flies." She finishes with a glint of anger in her eyes.

Hypothesising that she might have been looked down upon, due to her not being a destined one. I hear her voice again.

Alesha - "Anyways, the 'Truman Institute' was specifically made for 'Destined Ones' to train before leaving for the world. Of course there are other students but most are 'Destined Ones'. You can leave and not train but training is advised. The Institute is safe but the City is not. This world has criminals that take advantage of new 'Destined Ones." She says with a grave tone.

Alesha - "If you want to leave, the door is that way." She points to a normal looking wooden door. She waits for a moment to see if anyone wants to leave.

Alesha - Sighing, "If you want to stay please stand in line over there." She points to a door surrounded on all sides by runes.

Watching, I see her descend the steps and walked directly through a door, by flashing what seemed like a silver card. I was about to follow her until I noticed other trying to do the same thing but fail.

Tank - "Lets go line up, we don't wanna be last do we."

Following Tank, Jane and I line up behind twenty people or so. Waiting, I just observed other people in line. Some looked scared, while others were practically jumping up and down from excitement. Including Tank I might add. When people got to the door, once they walked in they didn't walk out. People also had to wait before entering right after someone.

When it was my turn, I waited at least a couple of minutes before entering. My stomach seemed to flip over, making me nauseas. Getting to the other side, I saw the girl 'Layla' from before.

Layla - "Hello. Welcome officially to the 'Truman Institute." She says handing me a copper card. Hesitantly taking it, she continues.

Layla - "Lets see....You will be sharing a dorm with a boy named Tank. But will also be shared with a girl Jane. Is that alright? Boy and girl dorms are not allowed unless both parties agree."

Thad - "Yeah." I say.

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Layla - "Great! Tomorrow will be the power testing. For now go explore the campus and find out anything you like." She finishes.

Still a bit dazed at the quick explanation, I walk randomly in the halls. Until everything starts to sink in, thinking it would be better to go gather information than just randomly explore. I decide the best place to gather information is the 'Library' but I have no idea where it is.

I guess I have to ask for directions, I thought. Thinking deeply at the past events my head starts to hurt. I glimpse Jane walking out of the wall. I call out to her.

Thad - "Hey Jane!"

Jane - "Thad! Where's Tank."

Thad - "I don't know, he might be at our dorm."

Jane - "Uh...Yeah." She said her face turning slightly red.

We walk in the halls looking for our dorm. Luckily there were signs pointing in the general direction. Walking through the halls we noticed many people weren't wearing modern clothing but the medieval ones.

After walking for a while we stopped at dorm '205'. We entered, only to see Tank butt naked, changing his clothing in the middle of what seemed like a one floor apartment.

Jane - "Tank! Will you put on some clothes." She shouted her face only a shade of red, was full blown across her face.

Tank - "...Sorry, damn...didn't think you guys would be here so quickly."

After Jane calmed down, and Tank put on some clothing. We gathered around a table in the dining room. The room fortunately was sparsely furnished.

Jane - Clearing her throat she said "So....first of all, we need to set some rules."

Tank - "Really? Rules...."

Thad - "I...think that is a good idea." I say stealing a glance at Tank. Making him pissed off.

Tank - "Shut up Thad...It was one mistake...one."

Jane - "Well that mistake was on the first day...first. "

After arguing and talking for what seemed like decades we came to a decision.

1. Jane gets to use the bathroom first.

2. Jane is the boss.

3. No nudity.

Even though, Tank grumbled a lot about the last one. Most of the rules were fair considering Jane's personality. Getting up I feel a little parched going into the kitchen, I see what looks like a sink. But theres no faucet, looking around for the faucet. Water starts to come out of a hole in the side of the sink. Thinking how it was possible, I realize its the fruit of magic. Thinking back to Alesha's short one line explanation on magical based civilization.

Finding some cups in the drawers, I take three fill them up with water and share them with the other two.

Jane - "Thanks, Thad

Tank - "...."

Jane - "Don't know how to be appreciative huh. Tank!"

Tank - "Well....its just water."

Getting into another heated argument, the suns begin to fade. Looking through a window, I decide to visit the library.

Thad - "Guys, I'm gonna go out." I say.

Seeing them not notice, I stand up and leave....

Authors note ** - I'm thinking the story might be taking too long, to get to the good parts. But it's build up. Next chapter is where I go more into detail of the world and mana. Thanks for reading.