Let's Train Heroine

Chapter 174: Heroine is Absent

Lucan made his way through the dimly lit corridors of the academy. The Music of the Shadow was only the beginning, and he knew that the other horrors would soon follow if nothing was done. His destination was clear: Headteacher Calus's office.

Lucan had enough, he doesn't want to solve this problem, but let these teachers solve this problem.

The headteacher's office was located in the east wing of the academy. Lucan knocked on the heavy wooden door. After a moment, he heard the familiar gruff voice of Headteacher Calus from within.

"Enter."

Lucan pushed the door open and stepped inside. Calus was seated behind his large oak desk, his piercing eyes studying a stack of papers. He looked up as Lucan entered, his expression stern as always.

"Lucan," Calus greeted him, though his tone was devoid of warmth. "What brings you here at this hour?"

"Headteacher, I need to report something urgent," Lucan began, "It's about the Seven Horrors of the Academy. I encounter one of them and with help of Saint Maris, we solve it but there should be other six horror still left."

Calus's eyes narrowed, his demeanor growing even more serious. "The Seven Horrors? Are you certain?"

Lucan nodded. "Yes, sir. It was the Music of the Shadow. I encountered it in the music room earlier this evening."

For a brief moment, a flicker of worry crossed Calus's face. He leaned back in his chair, his fingers steepled as he contemplated Lucan's words. "This is troubling news, indeed. The Seven Horrors are not mere legends. They are dangerous."

Calus stood up abruptly, his chair scraping against the floor as he pushed it back. "We need to act immediately. Follow me."

Lucan trailed behind as Calus led the way to the staff room. As they walked, the headteacher explained, "Principal Eleanor is away on important academy business and won't be back for several days. In her absence, it falls to us to ensure the safety of the students."

They entered the staff room, and Calus quickly summoned all the teachers with a short, urgent message. Within minutes, the room filled with the academy's faculty, their faces reflecting varying degrees of concern as they awaited an explanation.

Calus wasted no time. "Ladies and gentlemen, I've just received troubling news from Lucan. The Seven Horrors, a set of supernatural occurrences sealed long ago, have begun to resurface. One of them—the Music of the Shadow—was encountered by Lucan in the music room today."

A murmur of shock rippled through the room. Several teachers exchanged uneasy glances, while others remained silent, their expressions grim.

"Many of you are familiar with the history of the Seven Horrors," Calus continued. "For those who are not, let me remind you: these phenomena are not to be taken lightly. In the past, when these horrors were last active, we lost many students. Some died under mysterious circumstances, while others simply vanished, never to be seen again."

He let the weight of his words sink in before continuing. "We cannot allow history to repeat itself. From this moment on, all after-school activities are hereby banned. Students are to leave the academy grounds immediately after their final class. Furthermore, every teacher will be assigned to patrol the campus until the situation is resolved.

We must ensure that no students remain behind and that none of the other horrors are inadvertently released."

One of the teachers, a younger woman named Lydia Carter, raised her hand nervously. "Headteacher, what if the students refuse to leave? You know how some of them can be—especially the older ones. They won't take this seriously."

Calus turned his sharp gaze to Lydia. "That's why it's imperative we remain firm. You will be paired with Lucan for patrol tonight. He has already dealt with one of the horrors and can assist you if needed."

Lydia paled slightly at the mention of being paired with Lucan, not because of him, but because of the horror stories she had heard about the Seven Horrors. "Understood, Headteacher," she replied, her voice a bit shaky.

Calus dismissed the meeting shortly after, and the teachers dispersed to their assigned areas. Lucan approached Lydia as they prepared to start their patrol. She was already looking nervous, her hands fidgeting with the hem of her robe.

"Lydia," Lucan greeted her with a calm smile, trying to put her at ease. "I know this is unsettling, but we'll be fine as long as we stick together."

"I—I know," Lydia stammered, glancing around as if expecting a ghost to jump out at any moment. "It's just… I've never been good with scary things. Even the thought of ghosts makes my skin crawl."

Lucan chuckled softly. "I understand. But remember, we're doing this to keep the students safe. We'll handle this one step at a time."

They began their patrol, walking through the quiet, dimly lit halls of the academy. Most of the students had already left, but there were always a few who lingered, refusing to abide by the rules.

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As they turned a corner, they came across a group of older students, leaning casually against the wall, clearly not in any hurry to leave. One of them, a tall boy with a rebellious streak, crossed his arms as he saw Lucan and Lydia approaching.

"Why should we leave? Nothing's going to happen. Those horror stories are just made-up tales to scare us."

Lucan stepped forward, his expression firm. "These aren't just stories. The Seven Horrors are real, and they're dangerous. We're not trying to scare you for fun; we're trying to protect you. If you care about your safety, you'll leave now."

The boy hesitated, clearly not entirely convinced but he heard cool things about Lucan and respect him. His friends exchanged uneasy glances, and after a short moment, they reluctantly nodded and began to gather their things.

"Fine, we're going," the boy muttered, leading his friends away.

As the students left, Lydia let out a breath she didn't realize she was holding. "I'm glad that worked. I didn't want to think about what could happen if they stayed."

Lucan nodded. "It's always better to be safe than sorry. These horrors are unpredictable, and we can't afford to take any chances."

They continued their patrol, Lydia jumping at every creak and shadow. Despite her fear, she stuck close to Lucan, trusting in his calm demeanor to guide them through the eerie atmosphere of the academy.

As they passed by the darkened windows, Lydia couldn't help but shiver, her imagination conjuring images of the horrors that might be lurking just out of sight. She had heard tales of the Whispering Walls of the Dormitory and the Blood-Stained Portrait—stories that had kept her awake many nights as a student.

Now, faced with the reality of those legends, she couldn't shake the feeling of dread that settled deep in her stomach.

"Lydia," Lucan said softly, noticing her tension. "We'll get through this. Just stay focused, and remember, we're not alone in this. We're all working together to keep everyone safe."

Lydia managed a weak smile, grateful for Lucan's reassurance. "Thank you, Lucan. I'll try to keep it together."