Wicked Reincarnation

Chapter 115: Infiltration 2

Running along the outskirts to the third layer of the capital, Lia and Nana stopped in front of the M family's residence. The mansion was located on the border and was next to the forest cutting the third layer short.

Lia and Nana were brought in by an attendant. The mansion's layout wasn't any different than the K and Z family's place.

Inside a large hall, Elder M welcomed Lia and Nana. His eyes widened before taking Lia's hands and mumbled words of condolences before looking at her, "When my daughter said you were still alive I couldn't believe but now seeing you"

Elder M let go of Lia's hand and said, "I won't give you any excuse but also won't ask you for forgiveness."

"That is fine. We should quickly finish what we have planned. I do not expect anything from you Elder M, except you keep my identity and the fact I'm alive to yourself," Lia's cold demeanour was back and it was the first time Nana properly witnessed how menacing Lia could be.

"Of course," Edler M nodded his head, "I won't say anything. Not even my attendants know. I've done the preparation."

Edler M beckoned both of them to sit down while he grabbed something from the big closet behind him.

"And this is-" he looked at Nana.

Nana nervously pushed up her glasses and introduced herself, "Nana from the U family."

"U family," a sad glint flashed through Elder M's face, "It's been a long while since we've heard anything from you. I'm glad you're still well."

"Yes," Nana gave a timid smile and once again, Lia wondered what the history behind the U family was. Nana also didn't mention she was living alone with her siblings, even though it was clear Elder thought the whole U family was alive and well.

However, Lia put the thought away as Elder M took out a box with a necklace inside. It was golden and very thin. A tiny red gem was embedded in it.

"This gem is hosting someone's life force."

So, they indeed found someone who had powers to alter one's appearance.

"It's not what you might think. This person's power is very peculiar, even powerful you could say but it has huge drawbacks. I can't tell you more about it but-" Elder M gave Lia the necklace,

"Once you put it on, the life force will draw all over your body and you can make a wish, which is to change your appearance. Don't be tempted to make any wish that's not intended for the purpose. This power works complicated."

"I see," Lia put the necklace on and wished to change her appearance.

But this power was truly powerful. If it could really grant any wish just what consequences would it have on the universe? It was only fair for it to have severe drawbacks.

Just who was the owner of the power? How could such a power exist? It was against any law that bound the worlds to be at balance.

A second later, Lia felt the life force seeping into her skin. It was burning as if it wanted to tear her skin apart. Then, Nana gasped. Elder M brought a mirror.

Lia's appearance has changed, she didn't become another person but her features were different enough that no one could recognise who she was.

"How long will this last?" Lia was impressed and handed the mirror back.

"As long as you keep the necklace on but once you take it off, the effect will disappear, even if you put the necklace back on again. So, never take it off until you're finished."

"I understand," Lia stood up. Their business here was over, "Thank you, Elder M."

Lia gave credit where it was due. Nana also jumped up and thanked Elder M.

Elder M held Lia back by saying, "I know this sounds hypocritical to you but once you learn of the past, you'll understand everyone's actions."

Lia remained on the spot before walking away. Only her cold voice was left to fade with the bang of the door, "Elder M, if everyone keeps living in the past, then there would be no present. I had to learn this myself. No good reason can justify anything but actions can."

With that Lia parted from Elder M. No second glance was spared.

"Lia, are you ok?" Nana caught up to Lia and saw her aloof expression. Lia's face instantly softened, "Yes, I'm sorry for worrying you."

"It's ok! But now, now we've to go to the academy. Do you think I can pass the test?"

"Naturally, just don't let them know you have powers yet and don't forget if they give you power, pretend you receive them," Lia once again warned Nana.

"I know! Count on me! Ahh, I'm excited, I'll be learning so many things, so please keep a close eye on me!"

Lia laughed, "Of course, I will. I'll count on you."

With that, they arrived in front of the academy. Lia parted with Nana who had to wait in line to take the test. She just hoped Nana wouldn't accidentally use her powers. She has heard the tests became much easier but were still a certain standard.

Lia gave Nana one last look and saw that Nana excitingly stood in line. Reassured that Nana seemed to be fine, Lia walked to the academy's gate and told one of the staff, "I'm here as a new teacher."

But before the staff could say anything, a slightly chubby male with a beard greeted Lia, "Ah yes, please Miss Kim follow me. We're excited to have a teacher recommended by one of the Ghost King's personal people."

Lia followed behind the man and grimaced. Why was her name Kim again? Couldn't Lia suffice? Her appearance has changed.

"I'm the headteacher, Lasso. Just call me Lasso, please let me show you the academy!"

"It'd be an honour, thank you"

"So polite! Truly worth a recommendation!"

Lia was a bit surprised. Why was the headteacher so excited to meet her? Didn't he see Min every year when he gave the students his power?

"Does the Ghost King come here often?"

"You also are a fan of his?"

Lia grimaced again.

"Sadly, after three years he stopped coming personally, that's before I was employed here"

"Then how do the students-"

"Get their powers you ask?" Lasso rubbed his belly, "They get a pill to digest with the Ghost King's power. It's easy and less time-consuming. Also a shame but now that there are hundreds of students here, the Ghost King can't come personally attend to each of them."

"I see."

The headteacher showed Lia the training grounds between the buildings, the dorms where Lia would be staying in the teacher's one, and the classrooms.

Each building had several floors with the lowest being the cafeteria. Since the first year, the academy has expanded quite a lot. There are now three buildings and Lia had to frequent between the three of them to do her work.

However, her office was in the first building. The white marble graced the whole place and gave a vibe of an elite school.

"There are exam's classrooms in each building and the private rooms where you have time to talk to the students," Lasso continued, "Your timetable and all info on the students are in your office. Building one is for A students, second for B and third for C. They're not based on their competences but on their preferred choices. A students are the ones that want to become exorcists in the Immortal World, B in the Mortal and C for becoming part of the Ghost King's private army. I'll show your office now."

Lia felt that Lasso could've simplified things much more but he seemed to like to talk a lot. Seven floors occupied Building 1. The ground floor was the cafeteria, second floor for the exams and private rooms together with Lia's office and on floor 3-7 had each two classrooms.

One their way to the second floor, however, a tall man came walking to them. His dead eyes fixated on Lia.