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Student Council Room.
I was going over so docunts when I heard Rie's words and looked up.
"The Saint is coming?"
Rie casually shrugged her shoulders.
It was roughly four days before Hocoming Day.
We still had so ti.
"Why is she coming so early?"
"Who knows? But rember, she ca early last ti too."
"That's true, but"
While Rie might have a point, I couldnt help but be concerned.
I recalled the letter that Astina sent not long ago.
She ntioned researching dinsions and was asking about the Saint.
However, she hadn't found anything significant yet.
I found it curious.
I'd never heard of a relation between the Saint and other dinsions, not during my studies at the academy, at least.
For now, I knew Rie was also looking into the Saint, but progress seed slow.
Speaking of which, Astina did ntion sothing for Rie.
"Astina won't be attending Hocoming Day, will she?"
"Really? Hmm..."
Rie appeared lost in thought, probably pondering over the Saint again.
I knew it wouldnt yield an answer, so I subtly changed the topic.
"Anyway, have all the supplies co in as expected?"
Taken aback by the sudden question, Rie hesitated.
"Uh, well, I believe Kuhn and Locke are handling that."
"That's good to hear."
I smiled, feeling that our Hocoming Day preparations were on track.
Through this process, my admiration for Astina grew imnsely.
How did she manage to shoulder so many responsibilities on her own?
Even with my best efforts, I felt short on ti.
Fortunately, with Rie helping with the council duties, we seed to be keeping up.
Rie smiled briefly, then looked around and spoke,
"Speaking of which, why haven't we seen Luna lately?"
"Huh?"
I was taken aback by the ntion of Luna's na.
At my reaction, Rie narrowed her eyes, staring intently at .
"...What did you do?"
"What do you an 'what did I do'?"
Well, I did do sothing...
I hadn't spoken privately with Luna for a while now.
We did et occasionally as a group for council-related matters but hadn't spoken privately.
After the incident, I'm unsure how to face Luna.
Even though I promised her an answer, I still hadn't settled on one.
With so many pressing matters, including the rebel issue and Hocoming Day preparations, I decided to address our personal matters later.
As I sank into my thoughts, Rie finally said,
"If you have worries, I can lend an ear, you know..."
"Huh?"
Rie blushed slightly, turning her head away in apparent shyness.
"I... I might be able to help, you know."
I looked at Rie strangely, then chuckled awkwardly.
"Haha... No, it's just sothing I need to think about on my own."
At that, Rie shot a sharp glance.
"Don't mope around then. You look like a puppy that's been scolded by its owner, especially when we're so busy."
Why is she acting like this?
I stared intently at Rie, trying to understand her sudden change in mood.
Is she on edge because of all the work lately?
But considering that, Rie seed to be in great spirits.
Anyway, everything is being handled well, right?
I said casually to Rie.
Rie relaxed her furrowed brows and sighed.
Yes, things are under control now.
"I'm going to pop by the lab for a bit,"
I said.
I heard that recently, Luna was learning about staff synthesis from Professor Robert.
It was a technique for fusing the staff's shaft with a mana stone a complex skill known to be quite challenging.
But during our last practice session, it seed Professor Robert took a liking to Luna and decided to pass on this knowledge to her.
"Alright, take care,"
Rie replied with a faint smile.
I left the student council room, and as I did, a familiar face ca into view.
A girl was hesitating outside the student council room.
It was Yuni.
"Why are you here?"
I asked, slightly surprised.
"Oh, senior,"
Yuni, whom I expected to be in the lab, said, clearly caught off guard by my presence.
"I... um..."
She seed embarrassed, avoiding my gaze and acting quite awkwardly.
Did she eat sothing odd today?
This doesn't seem like the Yuni I know.
I looked at her, puzzled.
Is it you're here to see?
Yuni shook her head.
I could've easily t you at the lab.
Right.
"Is it Luna, then? She's not here right now."
Considering Luna has been involved in manastone-related tasks recently, maybe she ca looking for her.
It would make sense; Yuni might still feel awkward around Luna.
But the na she ntioned was unexpected.
"Ah... I ca to see my sister,"
She said, referring to Rie.
This puzzled further.
Why would she act so shy about eting Rie?
Their last conversation didnt seem awkward.
Filled with questions but deciding not to press further, I moved to open the student council room's door for her.
"Then, I'll let you in..."
"W-wait!"
Yuni quickly intercepted, stopping from opening the door.
Holding onto my wrist, she looked up at with an earnest expression.
"Wait a mont..."
Every ti I t with Rie, they usually just chatted casually with a bit of teasing.
I was curious as to why she was acting this way.
"Um, senior... can I ask you sothing?"
"Hm?"
Yuni fiddled with her nails before speaking.
"I heard... there's a bakery... my sister likes..."
"Oh, that place? It's the bakery right next to the academy when you go out."
"Wow!"
Yuni's face lit up at my answer.
"Thank you. I'll buy you sothing nice later!"
She smiled warmly at .
Did I say sothing that impressive?
Still, seeing her cheerful made feel good too.
"So, you're heading to the lab after finishing up here?"
"Yes, I'll be there shortly."
With that, Yuni and I said our goodbyes, and I moved on.
However, I shouldnt have headed to the lab.
I should have just gone to the student council room with Yuni.
And... I should've just stayed put.
I began walking towards the lab.
"I need to handle... so staff-related stuff... and then..."
"Ah... Ah..."
Suddenly, I heard strange noises coming from inside the lab.
"Hm?"
Who could it be?
I looked at the lab door, puzzled.
I had just t Yuni, and I knew that Kuhn and Locke were organizing things.
Emily should definitely be there too.
Then, why were there voices from the lab?
I leaned in closer to the lab door, listening intently.
"What on earth... is this..."
A woman's voice.
It sounded familiar, but...
Soone I know?
It would be incredibly rude for soone I know to enter the lab without permission.
The lab had valuable research, and there were many things soone might want to steal.
Of course, leaving the lab unlocked was a mistake Yuni and I often made.
But still, it's not polite.
But why does the voice sound familiar?
Regardless, I decided to open the lab door and enter.
"Who is..."
Upon entering, I imdiately recognized the person.
Gracie Lifegold.
Professor Gracie had returned from her vacation.
"Ah..."
Seeing Professor Gracie's face, my expression stiffened.
I was sure Professor Gracie was scheduled to return on hocoming day.
Why so soon...
However, before I could think further, my body reacted on its own.
I have to run.
I've started too many experints.
My plan was to get so results before Gracie returned and greet her with so good news.
But, the results weren't out yet.
The research was still ongoing.
"Sigh."
I need to escape.
Clearly, she had just returned to the academy.
Yuni was in the student council room earlier, and she hadnt ntioned Professor Gracies return.
That was clear enough.
Human anger, at first, flares up like a fla.
However, given a bit of ti, that anger fades.
There's a saying that if one can endure thrice, even murder can be forgiven.
Perhaps this is similar.
I believed it was right to give Professor Gracie so ti to think.
Quickly, I tried to move and escape from the room.
But this escape wasn't for my sake.
It was for Professor Gracie to have ti to think...
"Arrange Room."
Without even glancing at , Gracie cast a spell.
BANG!
Imdiately, the door shut, the scattered docunts around the room neatly arranged themselves, the windows closed, and the curtains were drawn.
The room beca dark in an instant.
"..."
I was trapped in the room before I could even attempt to leave.
"Rudy?"
Gracie looked at with a smiling face.
However, it wasn't a kind smile.
It was filled with intensity and hostility.
"What might this be?"
Picking up one of the neatly arranged docunts with her magic, Gracie waved it at .
I tried to respond swiftly.
"It seems like Yuni has been studying sothing like this lately,"
I said, forcing an awkward smile.
It was a feeble excuse.
"Really?"
Gracie then picked up another docunt from the side.
It was an official docunt granting permission for our research at the academy.
"...What is this?"
I stared intently at the docunt, scratching my head.
"I'm not sure? What docunt is that?"
"..."
Gracie gazed at sharply.
The surroundings began to tremble slightly.
It was due to Gracie's mana moving intensely, affecting everything around.
Gracie lowered her head slightly, her shoulders shaking.
After a brief mont, she suddenly raised her head, exclaiming,
"You damn fool!!!!!!!!!!!!"
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Raei Translations
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What do you think?
There was a sudden noise, reminiscent of the movent of armor joints.
"Not bad."
Aryandor, the leader of The Rebels, said with a smile.
He was adjusting the prosthetic attached to his leg.
"While it may not move like before, you should be satisfied. It's the best prosthetic made with the current magical technology we have."
Remarked the black-haired man in front of him, adjusting his glasses.
"Thank you, Raven."
Aryandor expressed his gratitude, then rose from his seat to test the mobility of his new leg.
After a few steps around the room, a grin appeared on his face.
"Seems decent enough."
However, are you sure you should be moving around so soon? Perhaps its best to wait until youve fully adjusted,"
Raven advised.
Why worry? Despite his injuries, hes still our leader,
Jefrin interjected, sucking on a candy.
Raven cast a disdainful glance at her.
You might look younger, but your behavior sure hasn't matured.
"What can I do? The mind naturally follows the body. Dont you know that? This is why I can't stand magic technicians. Tsk."
Jefrin responded with an annoyed tone, and Raven, not wanting to prolong their argunt, busied himself tidying up.
Aryandor picked up his sword from its resting place.
Jefrin, are the others ready?
Yep, yep. Theyre all waiting,
Jefrin responded, removing the candy from her mouth with an exaggerated nod.
Aryandor sheathed his sword and declared,
"Then, lets get going."
As Aryandor stepped out of the building, he was greeted by a massive bone dragon and a group of individuals.
A woman wearing a wide-brimd hat and holding a broomstick.
A muscular man with nurous scars on his face and body, a greatsword strapped to his back.
Another man with pronounced dark circles under his eyes and disheveled hair.
Each of them had a unique presence.
Everything's prepared as instructed, said the man with the dark circles, standing next to the bone dragon.
Aryandor nodded in response.
Then, lets set off.
The bone dragon lowered its head, allowing Aryandor easy access to mount it.
He climbed up, and the others quickly followed suit.
Raven, watching them depart, voiced his concern,
Travel safely.
Aryandor glanced back montarily before stating,
Were heading to Liberion Academy.
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