FORTY-THREE

GETTING TO KNOW THE DEMIGODS.

"THEN, I'M NEXT right?" Tumayo naman na si Nadalinde and she gave a sly smirk. Agad niyang tinulak paalis si Jacinta and smirked at her, "Harang ka."

All Jacinta could do was hiss at her at nagpaparinig na lang, "Pigilan nyo'ko! Hahampasin ko 'to!"Irap niya.

Napahawak na lang sa tiyan si Ephron at naghahampas siya sa table niya saka tumawa ng malakas. If Jacinta had said anything, dapat sabihin na lang niya. He was expecting it, too. After all, that bitch in particular had to do something on the day of Henry and Giovanni's judgment.

Pumunta sa harapan si Nadalinde and a green aura arose on her feet. And she has a different vibe than the other Demigods. It gives a darker version, you know.

Then Nadalinde's eyes went green, and some vines wrapped around her. And with the vines in her hands, Nadalinde possesses defensive skills that are enhanced by plant-based powers, allowing them to block, parry, dodge, reflect, etc. with the power of plant life. It was a Plant Defense.

"Oh? I believe you're not just talking." Sir Milverton crossed his arms and smirked at her, "Impressive, Cursed Demigod."

"I'm Demeter's daughter after all." 

"Next,"

All of them fell silent, and Sir Milverton could only sighed as he stepped forward and pushed his glasses. "Most of you are uncertain. And you truly feel that I will treat you special here? Every second, every minute, a war will break out." 

"I'm next then." Conleth stood from where he was sitting at saka siya ay humarap sa marami. Inilagay niya ang kamay sa kanyang bulsa at tinignan ang iba nang seryoso.

"Move your chairs at saka kayo pumunta sa likod."

"Wow, ang tapang mo naman para maka-utos. Sino ka naman para utusan ako, ha?"Among all the Demigods here at Phanteon Academy, tanging si Nadalinde lang talaga ang mayabang. All she could do was cross her arms at him.

"Kung gusto mong maging tustado, sige lang. Don't blame me if something bad occurs to you." 

Napahampas na lang sa mesa si Nadalinde. Kahit labag 'to sa kanyang kalooban, wala naman siyang ibang pagpipilian. All she could do was roll her eyes at the redhead with an eyepatch.

"Now, Conleth. If you please." Sabi naman ni Sir Milverton and he extended his hands and presented him in front.

Conleth started walking for a few seconds before stopping. He went around and grasped Nadalinde's tie, gripping it forcefully. "After exposing my flames here, ako mismo ang magpupuwersa sa'yo na humingi ng sorry kay Jacinta." 

Conleth said nothing after that, instead slipping his hand on his right face and slowly removing his eyepatch. There is a large scar on his face, and he has begun walking in front of flames that are approaching everywhere he walks.

When he got to the front, the temperature in the room abruptly increased. And everyone of them could feel the intensity of the heat. Without warning, the entire room began rumbling. Conleth's flames instantly exploded everywhere, and when he moved his two hands, the fire became even larger.

It was created into a zigzag, and as it moved, it began to heat up. His eyes from his right turned like a blaze at mas lalong sumabog ang apoy.

"My name's Conleth, the son of Hephaeteus."

It wasn't just plain flames, either, he can use firestorms, conflagrations of intense temperature, capable of incinerating anything and everything in the path. The flames can come from any source of fire or heat, such as simple or magic flames or lava or even solar energy. It was Firestorm Creation.

He flipped his hand, and the fire instantly disappeared. Smoke is everywhere, and there are small chunks of fire on the floor.

Napahawak si Jacinta sa kanyang dibdib at dahan-dahan niyang itinataas ang kanyang kamay. She then smiled at everyone and said, "I'm next!" 

"Let's see. What have you got, Phoebe's daughter? The new students seem to be talented. So go ahead, show us." 

Jacinta stands firm and suddenly draws her sword. The person who adopted her was a good fighter. He knows how to battle with many swords. And what she's going to demonstrate is a different type of power within the moon.

Itinaas niya ang kanyang kamay at kusa nang bumukas ang pinto and then her silver aura shone with her just like a moonlight. Her silver aura shone around her like moonlight. Then she let out the moon within the cosmos, creating a relaxing aura around everyone in the room.

Jacinta's eyes shone, revealing Ephron's humorous and happy heart, Sir Milverton's wicked heart, Nadalinde's dark heart, Isabella's pure heart, and Conleth's stern heart. Parang naguguluhan na lang sila sa mga kaganapan. Mukhang nagtataka kung ano'ng nangyayari.

She can use the moon's ability to manipulate time, let her targets see the illusion through the moon, or use the moon to determine whether or not someone has been lying.

They were illuminated by the moonlight, which grew brighter. She may also capture lunar energy by using the moon's power to the attacks of various shapes and/or intensities, either projected, used as a part of melee attacks, etc., from huge rays of pure energy that can knock over or even obliterate dozens of targets, or slightly singe them.

"Jacinta, the daughter of Phoebe."

"As expected." Tumango si Sir Milverton sa pinakita niya. "The son of Poseidon comes next," And it appears that he was sufficiently entertained. "Come here in front."

"Yes!" 

"Good luck, Ephron!" 

"Thanks! Lux, you did excellent as well!"

Ephron smiled and waved his hand at Lux. Madali naman siyang kausapin. It was fairly easy to speak to him. Then he immediately moved in front of them and clapped his hand, saying, "Alright, everyone, if you don't want to get struck by one of my storms, please move aside." 

Nahawak na lang si Ephron sa likod niya and he rubs his hair on his back, then closes his eyes for a second. Suddenly, lightning strikes him, "If I'm going to destroy this classroom, I must apologize. My abilities are too powerful. I can't really control them."

The clouds behind the windows began to crackle, and Ephron gently opened his eyes, which were blazing a light blue. His blue aura shined brightly, bending like waves.

He sweats a little and feels tense around here. He raises his hands, opens them, and invokes the powers of the heavens.

A rumble rippled throughout the realm, and lightning hit directly in front of Ephron. Another bolt of lightning struck him, and another spread throughout his body, causing large and wild cracks of lightning. There are loud lightning sounds.

His hair moved slightly, and he could sense air flowing around him. He moved his hands, releasing his storm-related powers. Another one came, and now another storm has arrived due to his calling.

Now, lightning has grown strong enough for him to start the storm. Using the ability of Storm Manipulation, he can create, shape and manipulate storms, including strong wind, hail, thunder and/or lightning, heavy precipitation , heavy freezing rain, strong winds, or wind transporting substance through the atmosphere as in a dust storm, blizzard, sandstorm, etc.

Then Ephron smashed it around, and the thunder erupted even more violently, striking everywhere in the room. It was loud, and lightning was crackling all around them. Then the floor began to freeze, and ice shards flew everywhere, hitting the windows.

He took a deep breath, sweated slightly, and clutched his arms as the wind began to form like tornadoes, crashing every chair in the room. And now the thunder sounded again, and rain fell on them.

"Ephron, the son of Poseidon."

"And that's all. I'm impressed by your powers. And I see you were able to regulate your emotions, which is a wonderful thing." Sir Milverton added, smiling at them. He placed his hands on the table and gave them a dark look.

"I think you're ready for the next special tests. And this will be intriguing. The clues will arrive at your cabin days later." 

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ONCE DISMISSED, both Courtney and Ephron race madly on the stairs; you could even hear loud taps from their shoes. Sunod-sunod ang kanilang mga hakbang pababa at parehong nagmamadali sila.

Napakurap na lamang ang iba nang mapansin nilang nagmamadali silang dalawa.

They're taking loud steps, and sweat is running down their faces. Nang pumasok sila, agad silang sinalubong ng lamig ng aircon.

Napayakap na lang si Ephron sa braso niya sa lamig, "Ang lamig naman! Grabe!" 

"Wow, ha? Originating from the son of...alam mo na! "Sigaw ni Courtney at sabay irap sa kanya.

"Kuya? How is she?"Tanong ni Ephron at lumapit sa kama but Giovanni was there peacefully sleeping.

Tahimik si Henry habang nakaupo at nagbabasa ng libro. Itinaas na lang niya ang kanyang ulo nang mapansin niya kung sino'ng maingay at magaling na sumira sa kanyang katahimikan.

Napataas na lang ang kilay niya and he then sighed and focused his attention on the two of them. "Kung nandito kayo para makialam, h'wag na lang, parang awa niyo na. And as you can see, I'm still waiting for her to wake up." 

Courtney rolled her eyes and crossed her arms at him, saying, "You were surprisingly tamed. Even with how much you've incorporated us into your little game. I need answers, Henry. From the judgement day, where are my memories?" 

"I might consider it..."

Agad 'tong napangisi sa kanya His glare became more intense, and he grumbled at her, "Because I've already caused you enough problems. Also, you showed your ability to obtain the pieces of proof that I want from the scientist. Since we're all here, call the blondie and we'll discuss." 

"Are you going to give us the answer?"

"Who knows? Maybe, maybe not." 

Binitawan niya ang libro na binabasa niya. That novel was Sherlock Holmes. Napaturo na lang si Courtney and she bit her bottom lip, her rage taking control. "Hindi ko pa nababasa 'yan!" 

"Hindi kita i-spoiled dito," Henry sighed. "It's just to kill time. I don't have many favorites, but Professor Moriarty was the only one who piqued my interest." He pats Giovanni's head and smiles at her at saka niya hinala pareho sina Courtney at Ephron palabas.

It's time for him to resolve this. He has definitely started his game, and it is only normal for them to react in this manner. Unless he finds any cause for them to have betrayed him, it is up to him to find out.

He took out his cigarettes, hurriedly lighted them, and began walking. If one can deceive him, don't fool yourself. He might be a little more twisted than you suspected.

He's been playing the fool for a long time, and now it's time to reveal his actual character. Because he chose valuable parts of his game, it's time to finish this.