I am Tenacious

"Ok, ok, Sheesh! Here it is, " Orson said while pulling the letter out. He then handed the letter to the guard, who, even though he was visibly pissed, did not waste time in checking the contents of the letter.

"You may proceed, " The guard said.

'I really thought he would lash out, maybe tear the letter or something, ' Orson thought.

"Thank you, Sir, " Orson said, collected the letter, and continued, "and I'm sorry for my poor conduct. It was past happenings that spurred me to behave that way. "

Hearing Orson apologize, and seeing the sincerity on his face, the guard could not help but think better of him. 'He is just a kid after all, and kids tend to easily say things they don't mean, " He thought.

Normally when viewed from the outside, the Pearl Magic Academy was very large, but when Orson stepped into the school compound past the gate, it was as if he had stepped into another dimension. The school was massive.

"Jesus! What is this? " Orson blurted out.

"Huh? Who is this Jesus you mention? " Peter asked.

'Hahaha! The irony of Peter asking who Jesus is. Take deep breaths, Orson. They wouldn't understand if you began to laugh, and even if you attempted to explain it to them, they would still be lost. Besides that, this place is massive. It should be called a university, not an academy, or maybe it is a university, but the naming sense of this world is a bit different from my last. ' Orson thought.

"It's uhm, it's just an exclamation I make at times, " Orson replied.

"Alright. Well, I already know the questions you have in mind. This is as a result of spatial magic, " Peter said.

'I really didn't think of any question, to be honest. The school's size and aesthetics were the only things on my mind. Note to self, never get overwhelmed by anything and always keep a cool head for quick analysis, 'Orson thought.

"So what is it? Is it spatial compression, or the school's interior is not in the same location with what we see outside? " He asked.

"It's your second guess. In fact, you shouldn't have made the first guess because compressing living organisms is another whole ball game compared to compressing nonliving things, " Peter replied before continuing, "I almost forgot, but your stunt made me remember. Here, take this. "

Peter then gave Orson two rings and said, "One of the rings is a storage ring, while the other is a cultivation-level mask. "

From the name alone, Orson could guess what the second ring was for.

'I really hope I'm not using all my luck here. What's happening now is just like all this anime where the MC receives an epic adventure starter pack from the god or goddess. My own goddess... eew, what a revolting thought thinking of that wench as my goddess. The goddess in charge of me, yes, the goddess in charge of me, basically sent me to this world where I'll be equipped, maybe thinking I wouldn't go far, but it seems Lady Luck is in love with me.

Now I can be like those MCs who hide their true power but never waste a second to flaunt it and face-slap anyone who steps on their toes, hehe! ' Orson thought.

Without wasting time, Orson thanked Peter and equipped the magic tools. From that point, it was onwards to the principal's office, but after walking for some time, they discovered they were lost.

"Ugh! The academy is so large it's giving me a headache, " Orson whined.

As for Peter, he refused to utter a word as he was embarrassed that with his background, education, and exposure he could still get lost this easily.

'I can't even sense any formation that might be responsible for this, meaning my sense of direction is extremely poor. For shame Peter, for shame, ' Peter thought.

While Orson was still whining and Peter, who for some reason was deep in thought, like a scholar about to have a breakthrough on a specific topic, a young girl, a little over Orson's height but looking about the same age as him, wearing a robe with the academy's emblem, approached them, seemingly out of breath like she had just run a marathon.

"Are you Peter Gray, and Orson Gray? " She asked.

"Who's asking? " Orson asked.

Peter glared at Orson before replying, "Yes, we are; how may we help you? "

"Oh thank God. I'm sorry, really sorry. My name is Penelope Percy. I was, sorry, I am supposed to act as your guide, but certain things came up that delayed big time. I hope I'm not too late, oh, the principal's going to kill me, " Penelope said.

'Penelope Percy, Pee Pee? Hahaha! Control your thoughts, Orson; there are people who can fuck skulls and read minds; let's be nice, and hey, what's with the VIP treatment? Am I a big shot and I don't know, or, no, this definitely has something to do with Peter, ' Orson thought.

"Normally, anyone would be slightly pissed about this, but girl am I glad you showed up. This place is like a freaking maze, " He said.

"I'm sorry. So where do you guys want to see first? " Penelope asked.

"It would be nice to check out this establishment, but can you take us to the principal's office please, " Peter said.

"Right away Sir, " Penelope replied.

"Lead the way then, " Peter said.

After a few minutes, Peter and Orson could be seen in an office, standing in front of a woman, and for some reason, well, an obvious one, Orson could not take his eyes off her.

'What sought of beasts with the silent "r" are those? Well, I'm more of an ass man, so if the body proportions are off, then I'm gone, ' Orson thought, but that was before she stood up to welcome them. Apparently, she was the principal.

When she stood up, Orson almost had a nosebleed, for the principal was well endowed in every bodily department...