Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby

Chapter 210

Chapter 210: Front Office of the Academy

One by one, the seven cadets from the helicopter stepped through the gate. Eleanor and her companions followed last, unhurried. A burst of white brilliance engulfed her as she crossed the threshold, so intense that her instincts forced her eyes shut.

When she opened them again, she stood in a vast hall. At first glance it resembled the reception of a powerful corporation rather than anything one might call an academy office. Directly ahead stood three large desks in a line, each staffed by a strikingly beautiful woman. They were not the coquettish sort often placed at commercial lobbies, but middle-aged, dignified figures, radiating calm competence. Their white robes lent them an air at once pure and authoritative.

Floating above the desks hung three luminous signs: Reception, Help Desk, and Exchange.

To either side of the hall, neat rows of leather chairs provided seating. A handful of young people sat there reading quietly. The seven who had entered before Eleanor were already queuing before the reception desk.

"Step away from the gate. Make space for the next arrivals," came a firm voice from behind.

Eleanor realised she had stayed too long at the same place. She moved forward a few steps and glanced back. Behind her shimmered the door of white light, guarded on either side by two imposing men. They wore same type of robes like the women, but black in colour. Both of them radiated unmistakable draconic presence.

The light of the door rippled. Kiara stepped out, eyes searching. "Eleanor!" she called, hurrying over.

Moments later, Ophelia emerged. The three of them joined the end of the line at reception, falling into place naturally behind their fellow passengers.

Soon it was Eleanor’s turn. The receptionist before her gestured to a small scanner built into the desk. "Please look directly into the device."

Eleanor raised her eyes. The woman’s voice remained calm but carried authority. "Eleanor Elizabeth Raynor. Answer my questions using more than three words. Did you come to the academy of your own accord, or were you forced?"

Still staring into the scanner, Eleanor replied, "I came of my own accord."

"True," the woman said without hesitation. "Do you intend to obey the rules and regulations of the academy?"

"I intend to obey."

"True. Our most fundamental rule is this. You are forbidden to discuss the academy’s training with the outside world. Do you promise to uphold this?"

"I promise to obey this rule."

academy guide. Please read the first ten pages carefully. They outline the basic rules you must follow. Once you

was heavier than expected. Eleanor stepped aside and started to read the pages as instructed. Kiara and Ophelia soon underwent the same questioning, each

her voice even. "You don’t

Ophelia agreed instantly. "Alright."

Every cadet must sign of their

read the ten pages already, and I

the woman replied. "Every cadet

refuse a clause, or decline to sign at all,

hesitation. "No. Without the contract, there is no

the academy; we accept that its rules must apply equally to all. Kiara is my cousin, Ophelia

once,

added, "I follow

from the bowl to draw

quickly... nothing new. She pricked her fingertip, letting a single

across the page, consuming it until the entire sheet dissolved into countless shining motes. The sparks hovered a moment,

off guard by the quiet majesty of

Yggdrasil himself. When you sign, the pact is

to the others. "You

document, scanned it quickly, and said, "No problem.

finger without hesitation. By the time her contract dissolved, Kiara had already finished reading hers. Though not at Eleanor’s speed, she too could read with remarkable swiftness. As Ophelia stepped back, Kiara

"Do you have magical pouches for your belongings? Nothing but your body may enter

head. "No. I

Ophelia;

nodded. "Quite normal. Then please proceed to

counter marked Exchange. The woman there greeted

"Yes, please," Eleanor replied.

smile tightened faintly. "Be aware, magical pouches are costly. Prices range from three hundred thousand to one million dollars each. If your funds are lacking, you may simply discard your clothing here. Upon leaving the academy, a basic outfit can be purchased for a thousand dollars. Another alternative is that the three

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