Chapter 8

On a sunny day, the bus cruised along the road leading out of the city, passing over bridges and hills, surrounded by trees and fields bathed in the warm sunlight. Inside the bus, the atmosphere was filled with excitement and noise, even though it was almost empty; only Sbyam , Moryo, Baysal, Kamyo, Veb, and Suero were aboard.

Moryo was deeply asleep, while the jolts from the loud music were disrupting the mood of the bus. Baysal, Kamyo, and Suero were dancing to the rhythm of the music, their laughter filling the air, and their voices blending with the lively singing. Even Sbyam , though he was the teacher, joined in the dance, jumping around with a wide smile, completely immersed in the moment.

Baysal approached Suero and tried to shout over the noise of the music: "Suero, we’re going to the countryside today!"

But Suero couldn’t hear her due to the loudness. He approached her and asked loudly, "What did you say?"

Baysal laughed and shouted back, mimicking the party atmosphere: "We’re going to the countryside! To the Mana Organization!"

Suero was struck with surprise and began thinking silently, "The Mana Organization?!" Just before he could process it, the music suddenly stopped, and all eyes turned to Moryo, who had turned off the song. He said coolly, "Aren’t you tired yet? You’re really loud!"

Moryo returned to his seat and closed his eyes to continue his nap, but Baysal and Suero quickly approached him, pleading in a desperate tone, "Moryo, please, let us play the music! Please... please!"

Moryo ignored them and continued his nap with his eyes closed, but suddenly, the music blared loudly once more. Baysal and Suero turned toward the source of the sound in surprise and saw Sbyam standing in front of the player, smiling enthusiastically, shouting, "Let’s enjoy this, guys!"

This reignited everyone’s excitement, and they headed to the center of the bus, dancing, laughing, and singing along to the loud music. The bus continued its journey through the breathtaking scenery, heading toward the Mana Organization, in a journey filled with joy and music.

As the sun began to set and the bus passed through the mountains, entering the countryside, the evening shadows spread through the bus, and the moon rose to illuminate the path. Finally, Sbyam and his students arrived at a grand, classic palace surrounded by high walls.

Sbyam and his students exited the bus while Suero and Baysal stared at the towering palace in awe, exclaiming together, "Wow, this palace is huge!"

Veb, with a cold smile, sarcastically said, "What’s the matter? Have you never seen a palace before, you country folks?"

Baysal glared at him with displeasure and pointed at him, saying, "You rude person! You don’t understand my excitement!"

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Suero, trying to ease the situation, looked at Baysal and asked innocently, "You know, this is my first palace too."

Baysal stared at him with a sharp look and threatened, "Suero... don’t make me teach you a lesson here!" Suero became flustered, fear showing on his face as he stammered, "Sorry...!"

Sbyam laughed loudly and clapped his hands excitedly, "Come on, my students! Let’s go inside."

Baysal quickly walked toward the large wooden gate of the palace, eager to see what was inside this vast place. She stopped in front of the gate and said in surprise, "Why won’t it open?" But suddenly, the gate began to open slowly, and Baysal smiled happily.

Behind the gate, a large green garden stretched out, with a fountain in the middle, surrounded by scattered flowers like a carpet of life’s colors. Baysal was amazed, her eyes moving from one flower to the next, eager to explore this enchanting place.

As they made their way to the magnificent palace, Suero’s gaze wandered through the palace’s corridors and gardens in awe. Unable to resist his curiosity, he turned to his teacher Sbyam , who was walking beside him with a calm smile, and eagerly asked, "Is this the headquarters of the Mana Organization?"

Sbyam laughed and shook his head, "Of course not, but this palace was built to be a venue for events and gatherings."

Suero expressed his surprise, saying, "Oh!"

Veb then asked Sbyam curiously, "Is this palace affiliated with the Three Clans?"

Sbyam smiled and replied, "In the past, long ago, there was no such thing as the Three Clans."

Moryo paid attention to the conversation and focused his gaze on Sbyam , wanting to know more.

Sbyam continued, "In ancient times, the Mana Organization was a group of mages, not clans ruling over them. But as monsters like worms grew in number and some mages began to develop unique magical abilities, they were divided into three clans."

Suero asked, "Earlier, my trainer Kamasi asked if I was from one of the Three Clans…"

Sbyam laughed and clarified, "Yes, the Mana Organization is now governed by three clans, and each clan has a unique hereditary ability passed on to its children. These clans are:

1. The Raimo Clan, to which I belong, and the clan possesses the Kurmo technique.

2. The Raipozi Clan, to which Moryo belongs, and the clan possesses the Time technique.

3. The Silano Clan, and the clan possesses the Unlimited technique.

These clans rule the world of mages under the leadership of the world’s sages."

Suero was taken aback and asked again, "But Spailo has the Unlimited Technique, right? How did he get it if it's a hereditary technique of the clans?"

Sbyam laughed and said, "That’s a long story from the past, don’t worry about it."

Suero continued to gaze at his teacher in confusion, and as they walked, they arrived at the palace gate.

Baysal exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my God, the garden is so huge! It’s impossible to explore it all!"

Sbyam smiled and teasingly replied, "Don’t forget our goal here."

Baysal sighed and complained, "Alright, we’re here to face the students of Betma..."

As they prepared to enter, a young man named Hambo (one of Betma’s students and an A-ranked mage) opened the door and looked at them with a mocking smile, saying, "Are you really the ones who are going to face us?"

Baysal walked up to him, annoyed, and asked sharply, "Who are you?"

But Sbyam interrupted her with a smile, introducing Hambo to his students, "This is one of Betma’s students, Hambo Raipo."

Hambo laughed and said, "master Sbyam ...! It’s been a while, hasn’t it?"

Sbyam smiled and replied, "Indeed, Hambo."

Hambo invited them inside: "Everyone’s inside, please come in."

They entered the palace, which astonished them with its luxurious details: gold-decorated walls, dazzling lights, and red carpets on the floor. Suero and Baysal’s eyes sparkled with admiration as they looked around in awe.

They reached a large room furnished with sofas, where Betma’s students were waiting (a girl named Alia, a boy named Jan, and another girl named Rita, as well as Hambo). They exchanged alert glances, ready for the impending confrontation.

Sbyam gazed at Betma’s students with a smile and thought to himself, "They’ve grown..."

Rita stared at Sbyam with shock on her face, muttering quietly, "Sbyam Brius… he’s a living legend!" Unable to contain her excitement, she ran toward him, ignoring everyone’s stares. When she reached him, she jumped up to hug him excitedly, saying, "You’re amazing!"

Sbyam was surprised and tried to push her away, saying irritably, "Get off me...!"

But Rita clung to him, oblivious to his attempts to escape.

At that moment, Betma entered the room from a side door, drawing everyone’s attention with his loud smile as he said, "Oi!"

All eyes turned to Betma, and everyone stood ready for the upcoming showdown.

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End of Chapter.