Chapter 157- Welcome to the D.E.C.

Words : 1207 Updated : Sep 23rd, 2025

A tense silence descended upon them as each retreated to their thoughts, and a warmth that could not be explained began to spread through their bodies. What were these words that sounded so deceivingly heartwarming? That silence persisted until a cackle broke it down. "Ha! Ha! Ha!" Jane laughed out loud, the intensity escalating with each breath, and his hands holding his chest as he nearly choked on his humor. Their attentions were snapped back to reality as they turned towards Jane, their thoughts reeling out and that warmth turning cold. This persisted for a good amount of time, and no one thought it necessary to stop him they found meaning to his gesture. 'That is a ridiculous plan,' Darell thought, staring at Raph, whose expression remained the same. 'Help each other? Trust each other? Why the fuck would I trust them?' He thought, confused by Raph's words, but then he couldn't shun down the glimmer of hope that began to flicker with intensity. He sighed, holding his chest still, as Jane's laughter pierced through his ears, a subtle reminder of reality. Raph sighed, his smile staying in place as he waited for Jane to calm himself. The laughter persisted though, until someone finally intervened, slamming the desk with their fist. Jane calmed himself as he looked up to find Ciara glaring at him, but for some reason, he couldn't deny what he felt at that moment. He looked away from her gaze and turned towards Raph. "Please, be realistic Raph. We are members of the Great families, and we have been at odds with each other for centuries. Do you possibly think a bunch of fifteen and sixteen-year-olds is going to fix that?" He asked, panting softly at the same time. Raph chuckled. "I'm sure you must be aware, after all, you said so yourself. But I chose you guys, didn't I?" Jane raised a brow, confusion etched on his face, but at least, he didn't seem to be the only one confused. "What do you mean?" Darell asked. "What? Have you forgotten that Jang Kang Lin comes to this Academy? Or the Son Goku twins? Or wait....the Vinci household...Hah, shit! Maybe the Teras household!" Raph said, his voice dripped with irony, while he made elaborate gestures with his arms. "Oh please, I chose you guys because we're different." They stared at him, startled by his words but it seemed like he wasn't even done. "We are the future Golden Generation. If we decide to put the odds we have against each other aside, there would be so much more we could accomplish". He stared straight at Jane, his smile turning into a smirk. "Don't you see the potential we hold if we work together? And why do you have to mention our families? Does your family decide how you act? Are you not going to be the future head of your household? Can you not even decide your fate?!" Jane bit his lips, startled by his words, but Darell spoke up next. "Trust isn't something that comes easily. You can't just say it, and expect it to happen". He said, his tone laced with confusion. "I don't expect us to trust each other from the get-go," Raph pointed at Louis and Mariam, startling them. "Look at those two! They're dating, and their from insanely different backgrounds!" "Curious, I see?" "....well, we just passed by four, why did you decide to pick the last one?" Jane spoke up first, his voice laced with curiosity. Raph shrugged, stretching his hand forward towards the doorknob, and annoying the sensation of the smoothness of its texture. "This is one of the best, and does it matter?". He asked, slowly unfolding the file he had been holding. He held the doorknob with his right hand, and his left thumb on the stamp of the permit, and imbued aura into both. The sound of something clicking, spinning and rotating like a mechanical mechanism echoed, and in the next five seconds, the door clicked open. Raph smirked, pushing the door and revealing the interior for all to see, as a humid sensation assaulted their nasal senses. He stepped in first, followed by Elsie and then the others followed one after the other, their gazes slowly shifting from curiosity to surprise. Darell whistled, his gaze scanning the room until it landed on Raph. "...This is amazing! Is this like our base of operation or something?" He asked. "Its just a club, don't start saying weird things like that, Darell" Jane replied his expression nonchalant, and his excitement well hidden. Raph chucked as they walked further inside, their gazes still scanning the room. It was a large room, with a neat red carpet, and four black cushions in the middle of it, arranged in a square with an empty space in the middle. Its walls were majestic, made from glass like the rest of the building, which enabled light from outdoors to permeate life into the room. By the left in the room was a raised area, where seven majestically crafted small round white tables and three chairs were placed. It was kept close to the glass walls, and it gave an allure to the room that made it seem calming. At the right were stairs that led to the mezzanine floor, where empty brown mahogany shelves were kept next to each other, by the end of the walls and six long dark brown tables and benches of the same material were kept in front of them. Silver railings were placed in front to prevent accidents from occuring, and finally opposite to the door, and the sofas was an office table and chair, brown in material with intricate designs and craftsmanship. The interior of the room was blessed with magic lamps that were currently turned off, and a majestic view of the outdoors. The sight alone caused the group to stare in awe, until Ciara spoke up first. "You decided to get a club to get one of this room didnt you?" She asked, curioisty etched in her voice. Raph smirked, as they walked to the middle of the room, taking a seat on the sofas. The room had not been used for a while, but magic was casted to make it self-preserved until an owner arrives, so everything at the moment was spotless and new, and the sensation of having something so comfortable was blinding. Raph walked past the sofas and got to the office table and chair. He placed his fingers on it as he walked behind to get to the chair, enjoying the sensation of its smooth texture to his skin. Taking a seat, he sighed as he turned towards his group, whose gazes were currently on him. "Well, yes the Clubroom is a bonus". He said with a smile on his face. "No kidding, it's impressive. Even better than the dorms" Darell said, feeling the texture of the sofa. "Well, enough of that!" Raph rested his back on the chair, folding his hands at the same time as a smirk played on his face. "Welcome to the Demon Extermination Club"

Chapter 157- Welcome to the D.E.C.

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