Tales of the Supremes 54 PORTAL SCRIPTURE

Tala silently stepped back, hid herself from the duo. Not because she was afraid, but because she didn't know how to communicate with them.

Her action did not pass through the eyes of Kalipsi and Uno. The two looked at each seemingly astonished.

Teacher Wika felt awkward seeing no one wanted to respond.

Silent came...

4th elder gathered his courage and introduced everyone, "I'm Agos, the 4th elder of the Butuan Kingdom pays respect to Teacher Wika," he clasped his fist and bowed. This was followed by 5th elder and 9th elder.

"Teacher Wika, I'm the Datu of this city, Datu Lakan. These were the elders of mine." Datu Lakan followed the introduction of the elders of the kingdom. Without wasting time, he continued, "They were Tala, Uno, and Kalipsi." He respectfully pointed the three young men hiding at their back.

4th elder purposely gazed at the dead monster as in asking Wika for an explanation, but he didn't have high expectations. He was, after all, just an elder under them.

But to his surprise, he heard Teacher Wika chuckled and narrated, "This is known as Bungisngis, a popular mythical creature of our realm. We came down here to look for something and accidentally bumped to their camp.

"There were four of them and we managed to kill the three, but unfortunately, this one escaped disturbing the beasts hiding at the dark."

That explains the sudden flight of this hoard of beasts.

They just wanted to escape from Bungisngis!

'What's their purpose?' Tala pondered a second but did not try to ask the other party.

"Datu Lakan, I was wondering if these three young men of yours are interested in studying at Far Eastern Academy. It was the only Academy under the Celebes Sea Realm. With their strength, they can easily pass the test." Teacher Wika stated.

'Three young men of mine? I have just barely known them, and with their strength...' Datu Lakan staggered to his feet. He threw a gaze towards the three young men.

Seeing no changing in their expression, he heaved a sigh of relief. 'Thanks heaven, they didn't take it in heart.' He looked at the teacher and said, "That decision was not mine to interfere." He smiled and take another glanced to the two young men. "By the way, they are students of the Butuan kingdom." He cleared.

Wika smiled awkwardly. "It's my fault for thinking that idea," he really did think that it was impossible for the Family to produce such geniuses but, he has surmised it that way because the students of the kingdom were rarely seen roaming outside their port.

Seemingly understanding the meaning behind his glance, Kalipsi said, "I will humbly accept your offer if my companions want it too." Kalipsi looked at Uno and then at Tala. 'I hope these would accept it. Setting foot of the Celebes Sea Realm was just a nigh impossible dream of mine and now, the offer is in front of me now? How unbelievable. But whatever he chooses, I will follow him.' He said unwaveringly. With all the help Tala bestowed upon him, he clung his self to Tala.

"These young men humbly accept your offer." Tala simply said those words. 'I have an important thing to do in that realm.'

Uno smiled that it reached his ears. With anticipation, he said, "I also agree!"

A curled to Kalipsi's lips was formed. 'YES!' He shouted to his heart.

"In that case..." Teacher Wika waved his hand and three tokens were materialized. It flew towards the three. "Present those tokens to anyone in the academy. They will assist you." He glanced at his student seemingly telling something.

"No way!" Dala denied.

Teacher Wika raised his brow.

"Okay. Okay." Dala waved his hand while pouting. An unknown scripture was materialized. He gave it to Kalipsi and explained with a sour expression, "It was an Academy Portal Scripture. Just exert your energy and muttered the name of the academy. It will lead you there wherever you are. You can't use it to any places though because it was made only for the academy. Beasts can't be transported. And you can only use it once. Only five people can be transported."

Kalipsi was stunned. 'A portal?' The others around were also stunned except for Tala. It was their first time seeing a portal scripture.

The old men were really astonished just seeing the portal scripture with their two eyes.

They have only seen it in books they've studied.

It was a scroll, definitely made up of thin paper.

The elders could only sigh whilst suppressing their desire to take a peek of the content.

'What a shame, we can only be transported to the academy. We needed to stop to the Butuan Kingdom." Kalipsi sighed.

"Is there a problem, young man!" Teacher Wika asked feeling the deep sigh of Kalipsi.

"Ah, nothing. It's just that we have something to do in the Butuan Kingdom. I thought we can use this to arrive at our destination faster." Kalipsi explained with obvious downcasted attitude.

'What he is up to?' Uno scrutinized every action of Kalipsi. 'Does he want to leave Lipad alone?' As far as he remembered, beasts couldn't be transported. 'And is he think if leaving the selected 20 students behind?' Dala has just explained that the portal was limited to five.

Teacher Wika looked at Dala again.

Dala felt the intense gaze of his master. No other way to refute, he waved his hand. Another scripture was materialized. He gave him to Kalipsi.

"Young man, it was Butuan Portal Scripture. It's accessible to the Butuan Kingdom. Use it just the same as the Academy portal scripture." Dala forced a smile.

Kalipsi widened his eyes in disbelief.

"This is just too much. In any case, I'm really thankful." Kalipsi just accepted the scripture without a second thought. He looked at Tala with his twinkling eyes telling him that I will be doing a good deed, but Tala looked back at him with a blank emotion.

Kalipsi puffed air on his lips.

"Then, we will wait for the two of you." The duo vanished and a streak of light was visible.

Kalipsi waited for a minute just to make sure that the duo will not come back.

Confidently assured that the duo was really gone, he faced the elders of the kingdom and said, "4th elder, 5th elder and 9th elder, if you're in a hurry to go back, please accept this little offer from us," Kalipsi offered the Butuan Portal scripture.

The portal couldn't transport Lipad. He couldn't leave Lipad just like that and they have some business to attend to. It will be a waste on them. Added to the silent war going inside the Kingdom, Kalipsi thought that the presence of the elders was truly an essence, so he thought a scheme to get a portal towards the kingdom.

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Then, this elder thank you." 4th elder said from the bottom of his heart. He was followed by 5th elder and 9th elder. They truly have urgent matter to report.

Fortunately, they left their beasts to the Kingdom in order to be discreet on their secret operation.

Not wasting time anymore everybody bid farewell to the three elders.

Exerting his energy to the Butuan portal scripture, 4th elder muttered the words "Butuan Kingdom" and space was open.

A gigantic sphere-shape filled with unknown deepness and darkness with twinkling unknown things appeared in front of them.

It somehow looked unstable.

4th elder noticed that the size of the portal was rapidly sizing down. He hurriedly gestured 5th elder and 9th elder to enter.

"Datu Lakan and the elders of the Lakan Family, thank you for your help and trust. Your cooperation will be awarded," 4th elder clasped his fist as his silhouette slowly faded.

"That would be my pleasure," Datu Lakan replied though he wasn't sure if the other party will be able to hear it.

Before the portal closes, Kalipsi requested, "4th elder, please convey our support to 1st elder."

Just as his words fell to 4th elder ears, the portal closed.

'1st elder?'

The trio decorated their faces a faint smile. 'They are related to 1st elder, huh! I wonder how and when 1st elder met these three?'

The three elders will never imagine what truly the meaning of the words of Kalipsi, not until they arrive at the Kingdom.

Chapter end