Chapter 4 Minerva Part 4

Based on Leslie's story when she was adventuring in the world of Minerva's memories, Minerva died because someone had indeed killed her. According to Leslie's story, Minerva was killed by three Grandes High School students. The three students were named Alex, Mike, and Deny.

When she was still a human, Minerva was a very beautiful and graceful young teacher. Many male students at Grandes High School like her. They didn't even hesitate to tease her even though Minerva was their teacher.

One day, the three students followed Minerva when she was about to go home. Indeed, at that time the school situation was quiet because everyone had gone home. The three students forcibly took Minerva to the back of the school, then they desecrated her behind the school. Behind the school can be said to be a place that very few people pass by.

When Minerva intended to run, a student named Mike stopped her by hitting both of Minerva's legs with large rocks. Because of that, Minerva finally lost her life.

I couldn't forgive the three students so I, Leslie and Sean looked for their identities in the student biodata book. Thanks to the complete data in the student biodata book, we also found their whereabouts.

I, Leslie, and Sean went to their house. However, we did not find them at all. Thanks to their wives' confessions, we also found out that the three of them worked at the same place. Because of that without hesitation, I, Leslie and Sean went to their office. When we finally met, of course, they weren't admitting to the crimes they had committed against Minerva in the past.

"Don't you feel the slightest bit guilty, you have killed someone? The person you killed, her spirit wanders in Grandes High School. Is it true that you have never felt terrorized by the ghost of Minerva?"

I said that while glaring at them. Indeed, the incident had been going on long enough, they were already married but they couldn't forget the great crime they had committed.

"I don't understand what you're saying. You better get out of our sight right now!!"

Neither one is willing to admit their crimes. They still refused to admit that they had killed Minerva. Of course, hearing that made me very angry and upset.

"I saw it ... you are always terrorized by Minerva's ghost. It's just that when Minerva's ghost was sealed, you felt calm because you were never terrorized again. But you need to know, now Minerva's ghost has been freed from the seal that has been locking it. She will come back to your place, to terrorize and exact revenge." Leslie said it with a very serious face.

"Don't talk nonsense, little girl!!"

Even though Leslie had given a warning, it didn't affect them at all.

"Alex, don't you often see Minerva's apparitions in your house? When you are taking a shower, you even see Minerva's figure in the bathroom of your house," said Leslie, looking intently at Alex's face.

Leslie rolled her eyes, this time her gaze stopped right on Mike. "Then Mike... I saw him, every night you can't sleep well because Minerva's ghost always bothers you. Not only in the real world, but even when you're dreaming, Minerva's ghost always appears in your dreams. Didn't you get frustrated at that time because you were too scared?"

Finally, Leslie's gaze was fixed on Deny. "And you... Deny, you also often see Minerva's apparitions. While you were driving, you saw the ghost of Minerva sitting behind you. You see it in the rearview mirror of the car. You screamed so scared you almost had an accident. Are you still unwilling to admit your crimes? Maybe Minerva used to just terrorize you, but now you're married. You already have children and wives, aren't you worried that Minerva's ghost will terrorize or harm your family?"

"Y-You... who are you? Why can you know all the events that have happened to us?" asked Deny, looking very surprised because everything Leslie said had happened to them.

"Believe it or not, I can see ghosts and communicate with them. Where do you think I know that it was you who desecrated and killed Minerva? It was you who hit Minerva in the leg with a rock so that she broke her leg and eventually killed her? What do you think How would I know all this if it weren't for Minerva's ghost showing it to me?"

The three of them stared at Leslie's words. I admire Leslie, even though she is young her words are always able to move someone's heart.

"It wasn't me who threw the rock at her feet but Mike who did that," Deny said in a trembling tone of voice, looking very panicked and afraid.

"Hey, shut up, Deny. Don't talk carelessly!"

"I'm sorry Mike. I can't take it anymore. I don't want Minerva's ghost terrorizing my family."

"That's right, I can't stand it either. Even though Minerva's ghost has never terrorized me again, I can never live in peace. I'm always haunted by feelings of guilt. I want to end all this suffering." This time it was Alex who spoke up, expressing the regret he felt.

I felt so relieved watching that. It looks like they intend to confess to their crimes.

"If you are truly sorry, then admit your crimes to the police and apologize sincerely to the ghost of Minerva. Are you willing to come with us to Grandes High School?" I asked as I looked at them one by one.

"Of course." Alex and Deny answered in unison. However, unlike Mike, he didn't say a word at all. His face showed immense anger. Without wasting any more time, the six of us went to Grandes High School.

When we got there, we rushed to the back of the school. I'm sure Minerva's ghost is in there.

"Leslie, is Minerva's ghost here?"

Leslie was seen staring straight at the tree behind the school.

"Is she under that tree?" Leslie nodded her head in response to my words. We walked together toward the tree.

"Quickly say your apologies. Minerva's ghost is here," I said giving instructions to the three of them that this was the right time to apologize to Minerva.

Simultaneously Alex and Deny knelt on the ground. While bringing their palms together in front of their chests, they obeyed what I said and started to make sounds.

"We're sorry Minerva. We're very sorry, we admit we hurt you. We're going to turn ourselves into the police so please forgive us," Alex pleaded.

"That's right, Minerva ... forgive us. Please don't terrorize us anymore and don't hurt our family. Have mercy on us, Minerva." Deny also expressed his apology. Only Mike is still standing frozen. He didn't say a word at all.

"What are you doing? You should apologize to Minerva too." Again I warned him.

"I told you I didn't do what you accused me of. I don't accept this humiliation, I could have reported it to the police because you guys have defamed my name."

I can't believe what I'm hearing. I didn't expect Mike to still not admit what he did.

Then suddenly Mike's body shot up into the air and he thrashed while holding his neck as if someone was choking him.

"Let go of me! Uhuuuk... uhuuuuk..."

Mike kept thrashing and his body was getting lifted into the air.

"What happened, Leslie?"

"Minerva strangled him."

I already suspected this. Minerva's ghost is choking Mike. I can understand why Minerva's ghost would do this, if I were her I think I would do the same. Though it's still impossible for me to let anyone die in front of me.

"Mike apologizes to Minerva. If you apologize sincerely, I'm sure Minerva will forgive you." I tried once again to persuade and resuscitate Mike.

"I-I'm sorry, Minerva. I ... I regret what I did. I ... I promise ... I ... will confess to the police ... what I did to the police."

Even though Mike had apologized but I saw no sign of Minerva letting him go. I don't know what else should I do to appease Minerva's anger.

"Stop it, Minerva. I know they have made you suffer. Even though you are so happy because your dream of becoming a teacher has finally come true. But they have destroyed your happiness. I know they don't deserve to be forgiven. But Minerva, remember the happiness you feel when teaching your students. Also, remember the affection you feel for your students. Even though they have hurt you but remember they are also your students, Minerva."

Leslie's words sounded very moving in my ears. I, who was a teacher like Minerva, was deeply touched by Leslie's words.

"What Leslie said is true, I am also a teacher like you, Minerva. Sometimes our students always misbehave. But as teachers, we must make them aware. Educate and teach them lessons. We as teachers are taught to be patient and forgive the mistakes of our students. Forgive them, Minerva. They are already sorry for what they did to you, let them get the punishment they deserve."

As if Minerva obeyed my words, Mike's body which had been flying earlier now slowly dropped down until his feet landed on the ground again. Mike had stopped thrashing which indicated Minerva had stopped choking him. Mike followed his two friends who were kneeling, he also knelt on the ground.

"We're sorry, Mrs. Minerva. We're sorry!!" The three of them shouted in unison.

Leslie suddenly stared into the air, wondering what Leslie was looking at. Out of curiosity, I did not hesitate to ask. "Has Minerva's spirit calmed down yet?"

Leslie nodded her head, "Yes. Her spirit has calmed down. Her appearance has changed, not as scary as before. She also smiled and now her spirit is gone. She has gone to her world."

The joy and relief I felt were immeasurable. Since meeting Leslie, I often feel happiness like this. It seemed that my meeting with Leslie was fate. Together with Leslie, I can calm the spirits that still roam this school. I will keep fighting until all the spirits that were sealed by Sylvia can return to their worlds.

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"Angie told me, why did Sylvia seal the ghosts? How many ghosts did she seal?" asked Leslie, emotion in her tone.

"I told you it's not like you can communicate with ghosts, Sylvia can't do that. She can only see them."

"Then why was she able to seal a ghost?"

"She studied it and managed to strengthen her ability so that she was able to seal the ghosts. She sealed the ghosts for one reason, she wanted them to stop terrorizing and disturbing humans."

"But still what she did was wrong."

I took a deep breath. "Yes, I know. That's why I'm asking for your help in calming the ghosts that were sealed by Sylvia. Besides that, there's something else I want to tell you."

One of Leslie's eyebrows shot up. "What's that?" she asked.

"Sylvia is dead. But she died mysteriously. Until now I don't know the cause of her death. That's why I ask you to investigate, Leslie."

Leslie looked surprised to hear my request, as seen from her wide eyeballs. "But how are we supposed to investigate? We don't even know if her spirit wanders or not."

"I'm sure her spirit still haunts. I often feel her presence, I often even hear her voice whispering in my ear. Not only that, I often see her in my dreams. I beg you, Leslie, help me to find Sylvia's spirit. There are many things I want I told her. She's my best friend and I never got to say goodbye to her."

Leslie was stunned for a moment before a smile tugged at her lips. "Of course, I'll help you, Angie. But where should we look for her?"

"The reason I became a teacher at Grandes High School, aside from wanting to appease the ghosts that still haunt this school so that this school is free from the negative influence of the ghosts, I also want to find Sylvia's spirit. Somehow I believe Sylvia's spirit is still there. in this school building."

Leslie opened her eyes even wider. Yes, it's only natural that she would be surprised, so far I've always involved her with the occult. She's the only person I can ask for help. However, even if Leslie wasn't willing to help me, I would still be looking for Sylvia's spirit. I will never stop looking until I find it.