After we exited the elevator; a crowd of students in their casual clothes could be seen gathering at the outside of the First Year Central Building’s main entrance. It’s even more crowded when I fought Kuroyuki, there’s probably more than a thousand of them.
There’s also some… familiar faces which I could remember. No wondered Kuroyuki would murmur the word ‘persistent’ when she fought Nightwalker three days ago.
Kuroyuki has been sticking close behind me all this time, but she’s literally glued to me when she saw them.
“…………” Kuroyuki even lost the ability to speak now.
She’s shaking like a poor, terrified rabbit.
Without another word, I gave Kuroyuki a piggyback ride without letting the card touch my body, and asked Persia to pour her magic into her card.
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Under Kuroyuki’s instructions, I make my way to the buggy— with Kuroyuki sitting in the middle between Persia and me. And once the buggy moves, Persia stops casting her light diverting magic. “Ah… I could finally see.” I murmured. Suddenly, August tapped my shoulder from behind, and I turned to face him. “That’s weird? Don’t you have ‘Presence Sensing’…? It wouldn’t matter to you if you can’t see, doesn’t it?” He murmured. “Because……” Should I explain to them that I’m not Nightwalker…? But… I don’t really want to let the others know about this secret…… “Maybe he’s tired after all that fight?” Persia said to August. From the way how Persia cuts in to speak for me… it seems she already realized that I am not Nightwalker. I wondered when did she notice…? “…Are you really alright, Luc?” August said to me. “Don’t force yourself.” “Haha, I will tell you if I’m not okay,” I replied. “…and me too.” Persia pouted. “Alright, hahaha. Don’t worry.” I patted her head. “Speaking of which
"Oi, what's with that look? Are you guys really that shocked? Hello? Are you guys still alive?"When I guided the group to the White Mansion's special classroom, August and Blaze were utterly stunned when they entered the room.I had to sway my hand in front of their eyes to catch their attention."I-I-I expected it to be fancy... but this fanciness is really outside of my expectations…" August said to me. "Why can't I have a classroom like this!?""She designed the entire building, and he built it," I replied to August.I was talking about Kuroyuki and Kronos, respectively.Persia and Kronos weren't surprised by it since they were familiar with it. As for Rumelia, I think she doesn't really have any emotions, or maybe Kronos brought her here for sightseeing before.While August's focus was directed to the entire classroom…
Though I was saying that, but obviously, I know she's not looking for the washroom. I say those words because I don't want Kronos to be misunderstood or jealous or something.At any rate, what is Rumelia trying to do…?"Then… are you here for something to drink…?" I asked with a forced smile."No." Rumelia shook her head.Gulp.I could feel the pressuring gaze coming from Kuroyuki, Persia and Kronos."I 'think' I'm worried about you." She said to me with a straight face.She's not even blinking. It was a doll-like stare— a stare without a shred of emotions on her face. But if she's worried, all I have to do is show her that I'm okay."Ahaha… I'm fine." I replied with a smile. "Thanks for worrying me. How about you? Did that uneasiness in your chest subsided?""It
Seeming curious about this topic, everyone leaned closer to the table."…I would like to remind everyone that this is merely my opinion. Therefore, I would suggest everyone take it as advice." Kuroyuki warned.Everyone immediately responded with a nod, except me.Kuroyuki noticed my passivity, so she turned to me and asked…"…Before that, I would like to hear your opinion— what do you think is the most crucial thing required in a team?" She murmured."Err… Trust?" "Commitment?" "Respect?"August, Kronos and Blaze gave their answers, respectively, but Kuroyuki doesn't seem interested in it— or rather, those aren't the answer she wanted."…I want to hear your answer." Kuroyuki then uttered."…Communication, time management, problem-solving, listening, critical thinki
"Now tell me… why are you trying to hide such a piece of important information? This is your life. Is your life not worth a single penny to you?" Actually, I knew I didn't have any qualifications to speak about the 'importance of life', but I still did it anyway. "…I……" As I glared at Kuroyuki and walked closer— she immediately kept her distance by retreating backwards. Oh, she left the water running. Better close it first. While continuing to stare at Kuroyuki with my intense glare, I reached out my hand to close the water tap. "… Don't tell me you are trying to hide your weakness so that you won't lose at the …" I uttered. Hearing those words, Kuroyuki immediately looks away with a despondent look while biting her lips. In other words, this means she really did. I was awestruck. I thought there was something more than that— but she's hiding it because of such a simple reason!? I could feel my blood pressure rising even higher than it already was. "YOU…
At that moment, I tried to pull away from Night Fury's embrace, but it t was futile. I could barely muster any strength because I'm still recovering from the backlash. But at least I could raise my head to make it less suffocating. "That's supposed to be my line." I retorted. "…Your preference sure is…… unique," Kuroyuki said to me with a pitying look. "…I never knew you are into swords……" What she meant was 'as a romantic partner'. "I'm not! That's just your assumption…!" I immediately refuted it. And if anything— I'm onto you! When I realised, I had already escaped from Night Fury's grasp and stood extremely close to Kuroyuki— till the tip of our noses nearly touched each other. …I could even feel the coldness of her every breath. "…You…… are too close…" Kuroyuki murmured softly. She was adverting her gaze, trying to hide her embarrassment— and her cheeks were flushed slightly red. Why do I feel like wanting to…… No— she already had someone else……! "Looks like my master i
"Master!?""Gah— Huff— Phew… I'm alright… It's just that… err, ahaha… I, err……"I can't seem to respond to her question earlier.Come on, me…! What are the correct words for this kind of situation…!?"………………"After a moment of silence and awkwardness, Night Fury suddenly pounced on me and gave me a cuddle."Guh…!"This terrifying feeling is happening again. It felt so comforting that I was so scared of losing it…"Ah… my master…… my dear master……"I see… so that's what you meant.Though she was merely calling for me… but thanks to that, I understood what her confession actually meant. It was love indeed, bu
As soon as Night Fury fell asleep, I took my old model phone from the drawer next to the bed. …The old model phone that was left behind by that bastard six years ago. Since this phone doesn't have any use other than calling… it has lasted till this day. There are only four contacts. Principal, Vice, Restia, and Ruby. When I was still staying on my island… the only contact I'd ever called was with that bastard. It's the lone voice contacting device that we'd ever use because it prevents wiretapping— he tampered with the sim card and phone that allows a private connection. And it was thanks to the tempered phone and sim card, I could enjoy an unlimited internet connection. Another alternative way for him to contact me is through his personal email, which he mainly uses it to send me some official documents, such as testimony, congressional reports,