My Hermes System

"...And if I refuse?"

"S sorry?"

The people from the Explorer Association could not help but feel a darkness loom over their shoulders. Their breaths stuttered as their chests grew heavy from the pressure that was crawling deep into their bones.

The rookie quickly lifted up her hand, a small spark of light coming out of her palms. But before she could completely cast her skill, one of her senior colleagues stopped her.

"This this is part of the investigation t that we're collaborating with the city gu--"

"Just kidding, come on in."

Before the man could finish his words, Elton's chuckle reached his ears.

"What can I do for you people? It's always a pleasure to serve the Explorer Association, yes yes it is."

The group quickly looked around the place as they entered her class...room. And no matter how you put it, this was more like a house than a place where students come to learn.