Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 320: Ella Johnson

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Frowing slightly I picked up the phone call, I was about to Yato for training but looks like I will be late for quite a moment.

The phone call was from Jonathan

"Hello What's up Jonathan? Why did you call me this early in the morning."

To be exact, the time is 5:30 a.m.

My academy classes start at 7:30, I woke up two hours early because it's my routine with training with Yato.

If I don't appear I would get my ass kicked out very badly.

-Haha, Lucas I have some good news to tell you!

"What you got rid of this early on a morning?"

-You won't believe it, We got our first mission and it's about replaceing someone.

"Really? That's great! Finally, we got some mission."

-Yeah, It's been a while since the mercenary group was created and I was thinking when we would receive our first mission and looks like we finally received it.

"That's good, So what rank is this?"

Like mana ranks, the mission is also categorised as iranksrank, From D to S.

-Ita's C C-rank mission, I will send you details on your phone right now.

Jonathan quickly sent over the details of the mission to my phone. I opened the message and read through the information carefully:

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Mission Details:

- **Mission Rank:** C

- **Missing Person:** Thomas Johnson

- **Age:** 49 (Or Above)

-**Description:** Thomas Johnson has been missing for many years and there have been no records of him found in Hero Police.

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My face instantly hardened as I read the name of a missing person.

Thomas Johnson, Father of Ella Johnson.

The antagonist of my novel and Fallen Human.

This mission request must have come from her.

"Huu... Jonathan, I'll take care of this mission, Alone."

-What? But what about-

"Don't worry about anything, Just leave this one to me, I will not fail at least believe in your leader."

A sigh could be heard on the other side of the phone.

-Fine, If you say so.

"Thanks, Jonathan," I replied, grateful for his understanding despite the risks involved.

With the conversation concluded, I took a moment to steel myself for the task ahead.

***

[Shadow Reapers]

—We will take any kind of mission, 100% Success rate is ensured.

In this sanctuary, a Fallen human named Ella was looking into a computer. Her brown Latino skin and healthy figure shone even in the dark cave. However, there was no one giving her lewd glances.

As a Fallen Human, Ella had a unique perspective on the world around her. She had experienced the depths of darkness and despair, yet she had also risen above it, harnessing her inner strength to become one of the most formidable fallen humans out of their

"Ella."

At that moment, an Individual walked into that dark cave and called out Ella.

'...What now.' Ella slowly got up, murmuring to herself. The Individual heard her complaint clearly, but he only furrowed his brows and did not say anything about it. Ella was a young, fallen human who was only 20 years old. But it was only her age that was ordinary. Her skill was enough to classify her as an elite.

"There's a mission."

"...A mission?"

"Yeah, an observation mission."

The black individual handed a thick stack of documents to Ella. Frowning, Ella received the documents.

***

After the hellish day of today is almost over, I have been sitting at my computer desk staring at a computer screen.

With a slight frown on my face.

"Hmm...."

Ella was a bit of an unusual fallen human. She became a fallen human for one purpose.

To kill her father with her own hands.

To achieve this goal, Elaa sold a part of her soul.

Ella was that unfortunate.

When she was nine, Ella's father killed her mother and abandoned her.

At first glance, he was just a human garbage, but there was another reason behind it.

This setting was a device I implemented to eventually bring Ella to Adrian's side. Though, I stopped serializing before I ever got to that part.

In any case, with Satanic's help, she would eventually replace her father even without me helping her. After killing him with her own hands, she would swear loyalty to Satanic.

"Hm."

If I found Ella's father for her, would I be able to bring her to my side?

Probably not. But if I used the plot device I created for Adrian...

For now, I decided to focus on the mission at hand. Thomas Johnson, the missing person, was the priority.

I sifted through the details of the mission once again, committing them to memory. Thomas Johnson's disappearance had left no trace in the Hero Police records, indicating a more clandestine situation.

As I pondered the next course of action, my thoughts drifted back to Ella. She was a complex character, driven by vengeance and a desire for justice. But beneath her hardened exterior, there was a vulnerability that resonated with me.

I couldn't help but wonder if there was more to her story than met the eye. Perhaps there was a way to help her replace closure without resorting to violence.

But for now, I had a mission to focus on. With determination in my heart, I set aside my musings and prepared to embark on the search for Thomas Johnson.

Quickly I began to send the details about Thomas Johnson to Jonathan that I had.

I know for sure that with Jonathan's underworld connection and my details, we will replace Thomas Johnson in no time

I know that I said to Jonathan to not interfere but since I'm stuck in Nova Academy and couldn't go out my only source of help was Jonathan.

I paused for a moment, contemplating my decision to involve Jonathan despite my initial intention to handle the mission alone. However, the urgency of the situation and the complexity of Ella's involvement compelled me to seek assistance.

With the details of Thomas Johnson now in Jonathan's hands, I felt a sense of relief knowing that we had a capable ally working alongside me. Together, we would unravel the mystery surrounding Thomas Johnson's disappearance and bring closure to his loved ones.

As I waited for Jonathan's response, I couldn't shake the feeling that this mission would be unlike any other. The tangled web of relationships and motivations involved added an extra layer of complexity to the task at hand.

But I was determined to see it through, no matter the challenges that lay ahead. With my resolve strengthened, I focused my attention on preparing for the mission and bracing myself for whatever may come.

In the darkness of the early morning, surrounded by the hum of the academy and the anticipation of the mission ahead, I felt a surge of determination coursing through my veins.

Whatever obstacles awaited me, I was ready to face them head-on and emerge victorious. With Jonathan by my side and the details of the mission in hand, I set out to uncover the truth behind Thomas Johnson's disappearance and bring justice to those who sought it.

The journey ahead would be fraught with danger and uncertainty, but I was prepared to confront it with unwavering resolve. For the sake of Thomas Johnson and all those affected by his absence, I would not falter.

With a final deep breath, I steeled myself for the challenges that awaited and set out to fulfil my duty as a member of the Shadow Reapers mercenary group.

***

Next morning...

I sat behind in last bench middle row inside of the class, Since the reading journal I haven't been sitting with Sunny or anyone.

Anyway, the class was about to start in just 5 minutes and five minutes later Miss Lillian entered the class as cadets went directly silent.

As soon as she arrived, she knocked on her desk loudly and gathered the cadets' attention.

"Today I have an announcement to make, 20 new additional cadet will be attending this class from now on."

Starting from second semester, cadet's from all top ten magic academy will join Nova academy for their studies

20 magicians per class for a total of 200. I already took note of magicians who would play important roles.

"These transfer students will join us starting from today. Come in."

With the instructor starting to clap, cadets also began clapping. Then, the front door opened, and 20 black-robed magicians walked in.

At first, I stared at them without much thought.

One, two, three... Then suddenly, my eyes widened.

"...What."

Among the twenty magicians, there was someone who shouldn't be there.

Her skin was whitened and her hair dyed darker, but I was sure.

It was Ella.

Ella was raised in Novaclif City from when she was 10 and was admitted to Irohold Magic Academy. Although she quit after 4 years, disillusioned with the magician community, her status was guaranteed just by having been admitted. With the few Fallen human who were part of Nova's executives, she was indeed a good person to infiltrate academy.