Chapter 385: An organization with very deep roots (2)
According to Eliot, the organization's main base on this side should be in the City of the Clans since, from there, they can control much of the Kingdom and the Academy itself. If Eliot is a bit conspiranoid, he may think that the Academic Clans that rule the City of Clans, have been corrupted by that organization.
But this is already complemented by what Matthew knows about it. Those guys who were leading the branch of the organization from the City of Clans couldn't get there just because. Clan City is supposed to be one of the safest cities in the world; even though they were in the weakest part of the city, they were still there.
They moved day and night, planning everything from there, under the noses of the powerful, but none of them suffered any real repercussions. That just goes to show that they had a protector.
But going deep into the City of Clans is anything but easy, which is why Matt that time had to retreat.
'...Maybe it would be a good idea to pay that city a visit again.' Matt couldn't blindly believe what Eliot said, but now that he's at the First Academy he'll be able to make sure if this guy is telling the truth or not.
"Have you found out anything else that is of value?" Matt asked, and Eliot nodded slightly.
"It's possible that one of the Academy Directors is an Organization person. I saw the back of one once, and I remember he looked a lot like a high-level man I saw where I lived before I came here."
"Anything else? Do you have any ideas of another way to break the curse?"
Although Eliot thought about it for a moment and hesitated to say it, in the end, he nodded slowly. "...My father told me something confusing before he died when he was mentioning it to me. He told me that the quickest way, and it keeps you from losing power to break a curse, is with a spirit. But I don't know what he meant." He replied.
That made Matt frown. 'A spirit?' he thought.
He immediately asked the question in his mind to see if Mei had any information.
And her answer took a few seconds to come.
"I remember that there is a way to use us to break curses. We are entities of light, and curses tend to be entities of darkness, so we can break them under certain circumstances. Still, I have been researching your skills, and I can say that your case is different.
The curse you have, I don't know what the hell it is; I can't break it." Mei answered that way because she thought Matt wanted to break his 'Icy Curse'.
But she was far from reality. Matt simply wanted knowledge. His Icy Curse is his most potent power; how could he want to get rid of it?
Still, he didn't explain it to her and simply kept that information in his mind. Maybe someday it would do him some good.
"Can you give me your mother's name?" Matt asked, speaking to Eliot.
He looked at him in confusion. "What's the point? That woman isn't here, and she's very strong." He replied.
"Just say it. All information is precious at a time like this."
Although Eliot didn't understand why, he finally said it. "Eline Monroe. Her physique... She's tall and apparently likes to seduce men." He replied.
Matt nodded. 'Monroe... I heard that in the Kingdom farthest from us, the ruling family is the Monroe Family. Would that have something to do with it? I've heard those guys have Dietrich blood in them, too.' Matt thought.
He didn't pursue the questions, though. He stood up and handed a storage ring to Eliot.
"I'll talk to Alice as soon as I see her about this thing you mentioned to me. With everything there, you will be able to eat quietly for years and you also have training material.
For now, avoid going out until after the Graduation Ceremony, as at this time, murders at the Academy can easily be covered up, so go carefully." After saying this, Matt turned and left next to Isla, who remained silent throughout.
Eliot quickly got up and went back to his room. This time, he had to listen to this guy, who seemed to be less bad than he had seen him that time.
...
As soon as Matt got to the place where they were going to be staying, old Rox was waiting for them and took them to a different place.
Matt was stunned when he saw it.
"This… Mr. Rox. I understand this is the Mansion that Miss Sophia used. She used it for the entire time she was at the Academy, didn't she? Why are you bringing us here? I also know Sophia isn't here." Matt said.
Old Rox smiled, "Haha, Young Sir, you don't have to be modest. This was arranged by Miss Sophia and Miss Alice for you guys. It is very large so there are some maids who will do the cleaning on a daily basis, but you will live here until you graduate. Remember to thank my Miss; this mansion is one of the Top Three and does not lose to any of the others.
Besides, whoever comes here has been known to be approved by Sophia Murphy." His clear and accurate words surprised Matt and Isla.
"Lady really did that?" Isla was in shock, but she was also cheerful.
"That's good, Matt! This place has much better training facilities than where we lived before." Joy radiated from Isla's face.
And Matt wasn't going to be an idiot to turn it down, either. "Thank you, Mr. Rox. I will express my thanks to Sophia personally tomorrow."
His honest answer embarrassed the older Rox, but he nodded at him. "I hope you have a good day here. I'm already saying goodbye to the Academy as well, so I won't be able to help you anymore. But I'm sure with your abilities, everything will be fine," he said, and Matt and Isla nodded at him.
After talking for a few more minutes, Old Rox left the place to let them both settle down.
Matt and Isla didn't have to do too much. They arranged their rooms, which were together because the mansion was gigantic, and they were ready.
They had settled in properly at the First Academy from their first day here.
If there was one thing Matt had to say about their new house, it was that, besides being very large, it had Sophia's scent permeating everywhere.
'Looks like that girl is a lover of cleanliness too. Everything is so neat and tidy it amazes me.' Matt thought.
Still, once they were finally settled here and with nothing else to do today, they decided to sleep, as the next day, the Graduation Ceremony would occur, and they would have to leave the Academy again.
That night passed without any problems or inconveniences for both of them.