There's No Love In the Deathzone (BL)

Trinity’s third-level basement was almost like a different world on its own.

For a start, it was huge. An arena that was enough for friendly competition between espers of any type was set in the middle. Three sides of the arena were filled with doors leading to private training chambers of various sizes; from one that was enough for meditation, to one that could contain a destructive skill.

For that, the whole area was made of reinforced material that could withstand esper’s mana, as well as fitted with barrier formations. Should a high emergency occur, the place would be the safest bunker in eastern Althrea. An arsenal, a medical center, and a logistic warehouse were there too, both to be accessed by the espers and for emergencies.

When Zein came down to this place, Lex had already waited in front of the elevator. Without further ado, they walked straight to Bassena’s training chamber, garnering a look from the few high-star espers using the area today. Seeing Zein following Lex, they knew instantly where the guide was heading, and watched in interest.

Unlike the other rooms, Bassena’s room was only accessible to him, and wasn’t allowed to be used by anyone. It was because the room had much more mana-resistant material, catering to the saint-class destructive power. It could only be opened from the inside unless they used the guildmaster’s key card. All means of communication were cut off inside the training chamber to allow the espers undivided focus, and the only way to contact the room was through the intercom beside the door.

The door to Bassena’s private room was noticeable from how further away the other doors were. There was also no waiting list screen for scheduled usage in front of it since he was the only user. And no one--no one--would ever disturb Bassena Vaski’s training time unless it was a total emergency.

Or so they thought.

In front of the intercom, Lex pushed the speaker button for Zein. "Bas," the guide spoke calmly, and did not delay in his demand. "Let me in."

Zein did not bother with courtesy or sweet words. It didn’t suit him and only sounded empty. But he had confidence that Bassena would unlock the door, for all the feelings that the esper had for him.

Although, on the occasion that it wasn’t, then...well, what could he do? He’d just wait until Bassena came out. He could bombard the esper’s commlink with messages if he must, although he rarely used the massaging app.

Fortunately, not long after, a beeping sound came from the door, to the silent exclaim of the other espers. So as long as it was the right person, they could disturb the Serpent Lord with no problem?