Page 47 of Dark Souls Academy: The Sacrifice

I cut Kain off.Instead of demanding and ordering me to do shit, just ask me if I’m interested or if you have to worry.

He sighed.Well, are you? Do I?

No. He’s attractive, but I don’t plan on adding anyone to my lover list.My scowl deepened.See? Was that so difficult?

His answering grumble was cute. I had to stay focused though, because I had a plan that didn’t involve sitting in class all day. I just hoped we could pull it off because it would change everything. And might win us this war.

CHAPTER TWENTY

Can you make an illusion of us in class? I think I found a way to get us our answers, but we need to be in class,I asked Trigger.

I didn’t understand his glare until he spoke.Yes, but I would have to stay out of whatever you’re doing, and I don’t like that. I want to have fun too. We don’t get to hunt like we used to.

It was my turn to glare.We need this advantage. If we get our answers, it could unlock all your powers, and we need that right now. Lucifer isn’t going to wait forever. I’m surprised three weeks have passed.

Fine. Whatever.His body was rigid and full of indignation. He looked like I just stole his favorite knife. If there was a way to take him, I would, but we needed to get this done. I was tired of playing Lucifer’s game.

I reached over and put my hand on his bouncing leg.We can do something just us two later.

He perked up and stop fidgeting.Okay. I know the perfect thing.

So, what are we doing?Kain asked, getting us back on track. His eagerness bled through the bond.

We’re going to break into the Headmasters office. We can teleport?—

Magic that isn’t the Headmaster’s doesn’t work well there. If we tried it, the magic could backfire or send us to the dungeons. It’s why the souls in the buildings never go into the office. We also don’t have access, or I would have?—

I have admittance, but we’ll have to go on foot. I can go on my own.I didn’t even get the wordownall the way out before they were shouting at me, asking me if I was crazy.The bell rang, silencing all of us. We all got up on autopilot without them speaking, but the excitement was spiking around them as if firecrackers were floating off of their bodies. This could really help us. Lucifer hadn’t kept his throne over Hell for being a weak opponent.

The academy’s main building housed all the classes, a labyrinth of gray stone halls with dark carpeted floors. Some corridors boasted stone lockers and demon artwork, while others were bare. The decor seemed unnecessary when the building itself was constantly shifting. The souls in the walls reached out to Dex, eager for his affection like a loyal pet. They adored the Incubus and granted him access to magically hidden areas despite his lower power level. His charm even once made the walls and floors turn to jelly, preventing jealous students from chasing after him.

The souls tolerated me. They’d saved my life by teleporting me in a time of need, but also tried to kill me by opening large windows when I wasn’t paying attention so I would fall to my death. I was determined to get on its good side.

Not right now, though. I was too focused on the damn crowd of chatting demons around me. With all the people moving to their next class, it was deafening and claustrophobic. Despite my new powers, being surrounded like this still made me uneasy.

Dex noticed my discomfort and took my hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze. Kain was on my other side making sure no one touched me. Slowly, Trigger and Bones moved in front of me and Alaric behind me, guarding me from all sides. My smile just grew. I loved the fleshy shield they were creating, but my gut still churned.

What’s wrong?Trigger asked.

He was sneering at some girl who called out to him, trying to get his attention. I didn’t like the high-pitched flirty tone, so my wind—acting on its own accord, of course—slammed the girl into her locker. Her soft pink skin turned red with embarrassment as people turned and laughed. Her purple hair was in a braid and her tusks were shaven down, probably so she could fit in better on Earth. Most of us were snatched off the streets and brought here kicking and screaming.

Lucifer and the Light Soul Counsel decided that all demon blooded supernaturals needed to be in Hell. So, the Light Soul enforcers were actively using their advanced technology to search for demons. We ran hotter than other supernaturals, so unless we wanted to be stuck in an ice bath, it was hard to hide from thermal scanning drones.

Our next class, thankfully, wasn’t too far away, so the blue door came up on our right in less than a minute. I couldn’t show my discomfort or relief from getting away from the crowd. Demons may not look like they were watching, but if they saw weakness, they’d pounce. Their demons would demand they at least try to take out competitors.

The classroom was like all the others—stone walls adorned with graffiti and dark desks that had seen better days. I really hated this place. We settled in the back left corner. If Lilah or Vivian had been here, I would have chosen a seat by the window so they wouldn’t have to sit on the floor. One of my new rules asQueen was to stop the unnecessary mistreatment of slaves, like using them as footrests or making them eat on the ground.

Once Professor Blood comes in, can you start the illusion? We need to get to the office as soon as we can,I asked Trigger.

He growled and I could see the irritation written all over his face.I don’t like it, but yes. Come back as soon as you can. I can feed to strengthen my magic, but I can’t do it indefinitely.

Got it. We’ll be quick.

A few people glared at me or talked shit under their breath, but not loud enough for my mates to hear. It wasn’t anything new. I killed Nar. I was making change and punishing the really bad demons—which wasn’t what we were supposed to do. So, the hatred was a common thing. I still got called slave-hugger on the daily, but I couldn’t care less.

The moment the professor’s pale vampire form appeared at the door a wash of magic ran over me. The sensation was like sparkling water hitting my skin. A shimmer appeared around us. I still could see out of it, but it was like looking in a mirror at a fun house. It warped my vision.

Go. The sooner you’re gone, the easier it’ll be for me. I made it so you’re invisible, but it won’t last long. This shit is like trying to separate blood and dirt.

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