I looked at the window. The sky provided with a beautiful sight of the clouds drifting under the gleaming disc of the sun. A while later, the large clouds started forming, obscuring the beautiful view of the plasma-blue sky, and then the cloud spats out beads of water. The sound of rain reach my ears, as it taps the window and it beca a pitter-patter. I'm fortunate that it began raining while we were inside the classroom. Instead of hating the rain because of the inconvenience that it brings for students like , I was amazed by the fact that rain exists in this dinsion. Weeks have passed, but it only occurred today. Furthermore, the fact that the classroom's gloomy atmosphere added by the rain was perfect.
"That concludes for our today's class."
As usual, Instructor Sienna didn't leave the class, as she will also be our teacher for the next one. Watching her handling all of our class is quite tiring. I don't know how she can manage it nor have the energy to withstand the hours she gives into teaching us. She's really passionate about teaching us.
As for my classmates, they're slightly improving with their mana unlike last ti, especially Lars. I don't know what happened, but his mana beca more potent and increased steadily day by day. However, at the sa ti, the look on his face was gradually worsening, as if his soul is about to leave his body.
After my alone ti with Adelle yesterday, Erik and Lars were nowhere to be seen in our dorm. And then, after I woke up, they were suddenly at their beds. When Erik woke up, I asked him. "Where have you two been yesterday?"
"Hmm? Oh, I'm helping Lars."
"Helping him on what?"
"Simple stuff." Erik went into the bathroom without elaborating on it.
But a while later, after he got out, he explained to how he's helping Lars forcefully open his mana gateways in his body. His words piqued my curiosity, as I thought to myself if that's also a viable option for before; however, Lars and I are different; unlike him, I don't have any existence of mana inside my body. But, it's quite interesting to put into theory. The problem with it would be the fact there's no way to put it to the test.
While watching the rain outside, I wonder about Master Irene's well-being. It's been so long since I saw her. Moreover, before leaving, she seed more busy than usual, so I wasn't able to have a proper conversation with her. Naturally, I was dejected. Master Irene said that she'll contact once I got here, and to this day, I'm still waiting. After what's been happening around , hearing her voice would really uplift my spirit.
I sighed and focused my attention back on the class. Then the figure of Adal's back caught my attention. Adal caught my attention because he's resembling the guy from yesterday, yet the two are nothing alike... Weird. Moreover, it's been a while since I saw him open his mouth. He gave quite an impression on the first day. Looking at his back, the first thing I noticed was his mana obviously. It's calr than his usual chaotic mana.
"Are you holding a grudge against him?" Lars next to asked.
We haven't really discussed what happened that night, so it's mind-boggling for to see him revert back to his usual self.
"What? No, of course not. Why would I have a grudge?"
"Then why are you looking at him?"
"Is it bad to look?"
"Not really, but it's my first ti seeing you paying attention to our classmates. You would often talk to us and listen to the class, but other than that, there's nothing."
"Aren't you the sa?"
"Nah-uh. I an, yeah, I don't talk with them nor have the reason to do so, but that doesn't an I'm not paying attention to them." Lars rests his chin in his hand.
"Well, we have our own personal problems to deal with. We're in this class for a reason."
"True... So what happened with the girl last ti?"
"Do you an that girl?"
"Who do you think I'm talking about?"
"S-She's doing well..."
"Is that so? You picked up a crazy one."
"Y-Yeah, she's quite unique."
"It still haunts ... Nevertheless, you're a lucky one." Lars sighs.
"Lucky? I-I guess so?"
"Do you want to join us for training later? We're actually been aning to invite you, but you've been busy lately, so we're wondering if you're open for later."
"For what?"
"Mana training. Erik was helping since I'm one with cases of mana deficiency. We're thinking that your insight would also help us even though you said 'you don't have one'. It was Erik who suggested it." Lars pointed to Erik next to us. Erik looked in our direction and nodded to us.
"I just had a different one... Nevermind. But yeah... Yeah, sure. Since we're on that topic, I'm actually amazed by your improvent, Lars. The drastic change is nothing compared to before, on top of that, it's been only a few days. You did a great job. Well done."
I don't have any plans for today other than looking around the town later, looking for supplies. I was also planning to get Stephanie to accompany later since she knows the place more than I do. But I guess, I will need to postpone it for tomorrow.
"Why are you complinting all of a sudden?" Lars looked at in bafflent.
"I'm just saying my honest observation."
"I-I guess, thank you...?"
Seeing his unusual behavior. "Are you not used to it?" I blurted out my thoughts.
"I'm also curious too. For so reason, he's allergic to complints. He hates hearing them." Erik interjected as he removes his glasses and grinned at Lars.
"If we go by that logic, that ans, he likes getting berated more?"
"It seems so." Erik didn't hesitate on answering my question.
"Are you a masochist, Lars?"
"I swear to god. I'm about to— Cool yourself, Lars. Hooo... Happy mories. The mind shall always be at peace. I don't know if you two are deliberately doing this to piss off—But I will let it slide. Hooo..."
"I think I'm going overboard. If so, I'm sorry..." I snickered.
Erik smiles and pats Lars back. "This is what I told you. You're improving now. Also, learn to accept our praises, it's not like it will harm you. They're just words of encouragent. Even Claude is noticing your hardships. Isn't that a praiseworthy achievent even though it's only a slight improvent? If any person can see your growth then that ans you're doing a splendid job."
"I—"When Lars was about to open his mouth, he hesitated and kept his mouth shut, and instead, focused his attention on Instructor Sienna in front of our class. His ears are beet-red. Erik and I glanced at each other. I gestured at him, zipping my mouth and raising a thumb.
"Okay, let's start!" Instructor Sienna shouted.
We diligently listened to her lesson. It's been bothering my mind while Instructor Sienna. I can't get out of my mind how I was toyed last ti fighting her. Regardless of it being 'just' sparring, a loss is still a loss in my books. It's not like it's my first loss against her.
Rather than getting upset, it's making my blood boil. I know that my own teacher had so unknown intentions, but it's fun to learn a unique fighting style from soone strong. Recently, I've been waiting for her to spar with again to watch her hand-to-hand combat. I want to learn how to grapple like her. She's also decisive when it cos to attacking slight openings of her opponents. So it made wonder what she's like if she has her weapon like a sword or a dagger. With her fighting style, I got a feeling that she's a dagger wielder. It suits her style.
Not only I'm interested in Instructor Sienna's fighting style, but Erik next to was also the person I'm looking forward to. Despite the lacking in so departnts like the power of the spirit, he's a person that I look forward to watching. But I often see him training almost every morning with his fist and legs. For so reason, he likes beating the crap out of trees. On top of that, he doesn't use his mana, but with his bare physical strength alone. But sotis, I wonder what happened to his spirit. Regardless of his unfortunate circumstance, he doesn't seem to be bothered by it. It also might be the reason why he had the determination to get stronger.
I briefly glanced at Erik before returning my attention back to the class.
Also, he's a person with an odd fighting stance, relying solely on his fist. On top of all, his mana distributes his mana throughout his body evenly. An efficient and effective way of preserving mana while maintaining its form. A completely opposite of , whereas, I use the erratic approach of distributing my quintessence. It's powerful yet inefficient. The reason for the erratic approach was because of my inability to perfectly control my quintessence.
Lars, on the other hand, he's a smart-witted and adaptable person. He might be lacking in all aspects of strength, mana, and experience, but he has the experience of facing hardships. He's always complaining, yet never once do I see him stopping in his training. He's the type of person who always completes the task given to him, no matter what. As to why he always looks like soone beaten up every single day. He will train until his body gives up.
The mont I realize that there's a reality where I need to live through the harsh reality of going through hardship with my manaless body—it's unimaginable for . I can't picture myself living a reality without Master Irene. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't beco the person I am today.
Suddenly, I sensed a fast incoming object toward . I dodged it with ease. I almost summoned a spear to block it. Looking in the direction of where it ca from, Instructor Sienna was looking at angrily with a grin.
'Are you trying to kill ?!' I shot daggers at her.
"Where are we again?" I asked Erik.
"Instructor Sienna is currently talking about the restriction of nature to the mana inside our body."
"Ah, is that so? Thank you for telling..."
Instructor Sienna sent one again to , but I caught it this ti. Opening my hands. "Seriously? It's just a minuscule piece of crumpled paper, but it hurts that much?"
"You want another one or will you listen to my class?" Instructor Sienna gritted her teeth.
"I will listen."
"Good."
I look outside, as the rains pour down from the sky. Because of the clouds covering the sun, the sky looks dark and sad. Suddenly, Instructor Sienna sent another one in my way. "You really want it, huh?!"
"Ah, sorry, sorry!"
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