Lectures continued from then.
Brandon sat at the back. For so reason, he was instructed to sit next to Claire.
The two hadn't had a conversation in over a year. Despite the fact that the others approached him, Claire didn't.
Amy as well. However, it couldn't be helped. Before he left the combat hall, it was Amy's turn to duel.
The current class was magic theory.
The instructor walked around the podium. Even while there was a new student, he held no regards to it, and carried on with his lecture as if it was a regular day.
But during the mont, Brandon and Claire exchanged ssages.
—I heard you and Rachel made out.
—Huh?
What the fuck.
—Sorry, that was a tpyo. I ant, 'made up.'
—Oh, yeah. We did. You an typo, right?
For so reason, Claire kept on making typos. She was like that in the past, but it seems like she hadn't changed that habit of hers.
Now that he took a peek, it made sense why Claire made so many typos.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
Her fingers were way too big for her phone.
—I feel like you're thinking of sothing rude.
"...."
Can she read minds now?
—Nope?
—Fuck off, I saw you smirk.
Despite how hostile Claire was, it was a breath of fresh air. While the others seed to walk on eggshells around him, Claire remained the sa old bitch.
Besides, the two were quite close a year ago. After all, they used to train and spar together under Evelyn's supervision.
It was then when an idea flashed in Brandon's head.
He sent a ssage.
—So, have you chosen a place?
—Yeah. In thend, everyone voted for a karaike place."
Claire sent a follow–up ssage.
—In the end* Karaoke*.
—Yeah, I got that. Thanks for setting this all up, Claire.
—Huh?
All of a sudden, he felt an intense gaze coming for Claire.
She sent a ssage.
—No, this was a combined idea.
Wow, a perfect ssage.
—I heard it was your idea actually.
—No way! Why owduklijg.
"Kuhum…."
Claire coughed and redid her ssage.
—Why would I do that?
—Dunno, because we're friends?
—Who told you this anyway?
Brandon's lips curled up to an ominous smirk.
This was what he was waiting for.
—Who else? Raven.
At that mont, Claire's head abruptly flicked to the front and glared. There, Raven sat in his seat. Currently, he was taking notes of the lecture.
"Achoo!"
Raven sneezed.
That aside, the lecture carried on.
***
It was now lunch break.
Brandon, Raven, Amy, Reinhard, Claire, Rachel, Sarah, and Cyrus, sat together at a big table.
They were a big group.
Eyes were fixed on Brandon once again. It seed like the friend group was actually quite popular in the academy. And the fact that there was a new addition had caught the interest of the other cadets.
While so paid no heed to them, already knowing Brandon belonged in the friend group, so watched with curious gaze.
While waiting for their food to arrive, Brandon was on his phone.
—Where are you?
—I'm on the cafeteria's rooftop. I'm eating with my friends, why?
He was currently chatting with Alia.
—You have friends?
—That's rude. (╥﹏╥)
—I'm joking. Want to pay you a visit?
—That's fine. But don't you want to spend more ti with your friends? You haven't seen them in a year after all.
She had a point.
All of a sudden, Raven, who sat beside him, asked.
"Who's that?"
"A friend."
"A friend, huh?"
Raven inched close, trying to take a peek.
"Hey, no peeking!"
"Ah."
Then, Raven's expressions change. Maybe even distorted.
Raven leaned close and whispered in Brandon's ear.
"Since when were you in that kind of relationship with…."
His voice beca even more inaudible.
"...The Princess?"
"The Princess?"
The hell kind of nickna was that?
"Let educate you in this academy's hierarchy."
"....?"
Brandon's head tilted.
Since when was Raven like this?
What kind of difference happened for Raven to even act like this?
Seeing all the variants of Raven. Or rather, Jin, in his mories, this version of Raven seed to be the quirkiest.
Maybe even annoying?
However, it was good.
He felt comfortable with this Raven.
Brrt….
Then, his phone vibrated.
Raven had sent a ssage.
"...."
And it was a really long one.
Raven leaned close once again and whispered.
"I only copied that for your information."
"Right."
Brandon scanned the contents of the ssage.
[Imperial Academy's Goddesses]
He already had a bad feeling.
[Ranked #1. Alia Constantine (The Princess)
"...."
What kind of weirdo….?
"Who wrote this?"
"So sicko put that in the Imperial Academy community page. The page is managed by the cadets. So there's no supervision in regards to the contents there."
"....."
So major creepy vibes.
He had to report this to Bellion before things got out of hand.
Seriously, in the past few months, he was in a life and death situation. And the cadets in this academy were wasting ti with this nonsense?
That, and there was an upcoming war. A war that he had managed to push further back.
Brandon continued reading.
Already well known during her ti in Astrea Academy. Alia Constantine continues to take the breaths away of everyone in her presence…..]
And he stopped reading the ssage from there.
"Why did you even send that….."
"So that you're well aware of the social circle within this academy. Only three weeks had passed since its establishnt, yet deprived from academy social life after the calamity…."
Brandon got the gist.
Major degenerate vibes.
"I'm reporting that website. Send the link."
"You think we haven't done that? The website gets taken down. But a new one erges soon after. No one even knows who keeps making the website."
"Hmm…."
It was interesting.
An idea flashed in Brandon's mind.
"Send the website anyway. I'll do sothing about it."
"Alright."
Just like that, he received the website link.
Then, Raven changed the topic.
"So, what's your relationship with the Princess?"
"I'm not telling you."
"Fair."
Brandon was still taken aback. To think he would have this kind of conversation with Raven.
He actually had changed.
He seed to be more sociable now.
"What are you guys talking about?"
Amy's voice cut in.
"Nothing."
Raven quickly shot down.
"He's asking where he should take you for your anniversary."
Brandon said with a grin.
"Eh?"
"Huh?"
The two's brows raised. Amy's face seed to flush a slight beet red.
"Anniversary? But we aren't even dating….."
For a second, he could hear Amy murmur, "Yet."
"Oh?"
Brandon started poking Raven.
"You're taking this way too fast, Raven."
"You–you…."
Raven stamred. Unable to co up with a remark.
It seed like their relationship hadn't progressed at all in the past year.
"Pussy."
Brandon added.
"You….."
Raven had a defeated expression on his face.
Despite the casual atmosphere, there was sothing more important.
Their food was here.
"Enjoy."
***
The classes for the afternoon ranged from Physical Exercise, Mana Core Training, Weapon Developnt, Magic Circle Configuration, and Affinity Progression.
It was a long and exhausting day. But it was expected for a military academy.
But Brandon received it well. It was way more productive than Astrea. In fact, he could see the percentage of his stats rise just a bit.
——[Status]——
∟ STR: A —[12%]
∟ MP: A —[58%]
∟ DEF: B- —[24%]
∟ AGI: B —[49%]
∟ INT: S- —[7%]
∟ CHA: SS —[88%]
[AVG: A]
————————
The most noticeable change was his defense and strength stat. Though it wasn't because of today's session, it was because of the auction.
His defense stat increased exponentially, as well as his strength.
Because of today's session, most of his stats rose a percentage.
They were already dismissed, and his friends were outside, waiting for a ride.
While the others engaged in conversation, Reinhard noticed Brandon's arrival first.
"Yo, you've seen the ssage?"
"Yep, a karaoke place, right?"
"Yeah, you ready to depart?"
"Wait, you guys go on ahead. I have to stop by so place first."
"Oh, okay."
"We've reserved room number three. Co whenever you're ready."
Claire suddenly inford him.
"Sure."
They called for a taxi, which drove off soon after, leaving Brandon standing alone by the exit.
He looked around. Cadet's started commuting, or walking ho. So looked at him and waved their hand after recognizing him.
Brandon waved back. However, he had no idea who they were.
Turning back around, Brandon called for a taxi and entered the vehicle.
The taxi driver asked 'where to,' and Brandon replied as he leaned back in his seat.
"Vale General Hospital."
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