[Mary Kleine POV]
The last ti I saw him with those girls, I warned them not to roam around. Not because I was worried about them, but because I just didn't like the fact that he was wandering around with those girls.
Then, after that, it's been a few days. I thought he'd co around and bother , but that didn't happen. Not even once. We didn't even cross paths in the academy at all, as if he wasn't even here. It was good in its own way, as I didn't have to worry about him bothering most of the ti.
But now, why am I doing this? I unconsciously grabbed his arm. I just don't understand!
Flick*
"!!" My eyes widened a bit as he flicked away my hand and turned around. Is he leaving? Why? Why won't he act like he always does?
Yeah, I should say that. It'll trigger him a bit, I just know it. I opened my mouth slightly. I've said this countless tis every ti he ca around, apologizing and growling at my feet for forgiveness. It will work. Whatever facade he's putting up will surely crumble.
Parting my lips, I said, "...don't bother in the academy..." And yep, he flinched. He must be shocked. Everyone around heard it, even if my voice was a bit shallow.
There was a palpable tension in the air, and a heavy silence hung between us like a shroud. His words, "Never intended to... bother you at all," cut through the stillness as he took a step closer.
I felt a chill run down my spine, and confusion swept over like a tidal wave. My heart raced, and I couldn't help but replay his words in my mind. What did he an by that? Why was he suddenly acting so distant and composed? This wasn't the person I had co to know.
"Huh?" My voice wavered as I let out a bewildered gasp. It was as if the ground beneath had shifted, leaving standing on unsteady footing. What had just happened here?
"I'll take my leave now," he said, his words cutting through the tense air like a blade. He didn't address , but rather Adam, who stood dangerously close to .
Tap*
I took a brisk step back, creating a physical gap between Adam and . My heart raced, and my mind swirled with questions. Why did I care so much about Ruu seeing with Adam?
Wait, why was I even worried about that?
"Mary?" Adam's voice broke through my thoughts as he closed the gap, his hands finding their way to my shoulders.
Tuk*
Startled by his touch, I reacted on instinct and flicked his hand away. Did Ruu witness Adam touching ?
He did, and for a fleeting mont, our eyes t. He stood there, a mysterious figure amidst the bustling academy courtyard, watching with inscrutable eyes. What had he seen?
Before I could react, Adam dashed toward Ruu. Why was he running toward him?
"Hey! What did you do to her?" Adam's voice carried his concern, echoing through the courtyard. Did Ruu do sothing to ?
"I what-!" Ruu's voice trembled with surprise as Adam seized him by the collar, their confrontation escalating in the bustling academy courtyard.
My heart raced, and my mind buzzed with confusion. Why were they fighting? I wanted to intervene, but my legs felt numb, and it was hard to focus on anything but a single word echoing in my head.
Why?
But right now, I had to do sothing before Adam inflicted harm on Ruu. He'd beat Ruu to a pulp if they fought. Ruu was far weaker compared to Adam.
"I asked what you did to her?" Adam's voice, laden with anger, pierced the air as he tightened his grip on Ren's collar. "I've seen enough and heard enough about you... What -!!"
Tud*
But before Adam could finish his sentence, an unexpected force, like an invisible sledgehamr, propelled him backward several steps, causing him to stumble and fall to the ground.
Adam was pushed away? How was that even possible?
"Is this how seniors treat their juniors in the Imperial Academy? Then it surely fails my expectations, Student Council Vice President," a serene voice, so calm that it sent shivers down my spine, resonated through the courtyard. I shifted my gaze back to Ren, who stood unperturbed, fixing the collar of his robe with ticulous precision.
"I might not be strong enough to beat you," he stated with an eerie He looked at ....yeah towards , directly into my eyes.
His eyes, once familiar and warm, now held an eerie quality. It was calmness that felt out of place, "but that doesn't give you the freedom to touch ." With those words,
He looked at ....yeah towards , directly into my eyes.
His eyes, once familiar and warm, now held an eerie quality. It was as if a storm brewed within them, replacing the usual brightness I had known for so long. Those eyes, which used to light up whenever we played together, had lost their spark. The laughter that often accompanied his squinted eyes was absent.
As he turned and walked away, his departure left behind an unsettling and profound silence, and I couldn't shake the feeling that sothing had changed in him.
In this charged atmosphere, it was Alia who broke the silence. Her voice was firm and resolute as she addressed Elsa.
"That guy... is soone you should not be around, am I clear, princess?" Alia's words cut through the tension in the room, and Elsa simply nodded in response, acknowledging the warning.
"Looks like we don't have ti to wait around anymore. The carriages are outside, and the headmaster is waiting. We must go now," Alia urged, her sense of urgency palpable.
Elsa understood the haste; sothing significant was happening in the Elishia Forest, and they couldn't afford to delay any longer. However, my thoughts were still consud by Ren, making it challenging to focus on anything else.
"Let's go... I'll deal with that guy when we return," Adam declared, his expression still bearing traces of anger. I couldn't help but feel that his rash actions had contributed to the tense situation.
...
[Ren Hilton POV]
"Ugh," I rubbed my neck slightly; the spot where Adam had grabbed still felt a bit sore.
'Wow, that guy sure is strong,' Blaze comnted.
It was undeniable; compared to Adam, I was nowhere near his level. At this point, he was more like a five-star mage warrior, while I was only a three-star.
'Still, what was that girl trying to do?' Blaze inquired. I shared his confusion. Was Mary so irritated by my presence that she would make her boyfriend confront ?
Whatever the case, I was relieved that Adam hadn't used his full strength. Things could have taken a dangerous turn otherwise.
'Yeah, you were preparing for quite a showdown,' Blaze remarked, glancing at .
Well, it's not entirely baseless. I was ready to defend myself if he had attacked.
'Attacked? Princess, you were contemplating taking his head off if he made a move after you pushed him!' Blaze's words were a bit exaggerated, but I did think about how I would react if things escalated. Fortunately, Adam was wise enough not to engage in a brawl with a younger student.
'Well, we both know that you're weaker than him,' Smokeball stated. 'At least for now,' he added.
'So?' I responded.
'Don't ask what you would have done if you couldn't win,' Smokeball retorted, leaving in silence.
What if I had been defeated? I wasn't the most powerful, but if it ca down to it, then...
"Who knows," I said, "I'm sure I'd figure it out when the ti cos but one thing is for sure-"
'What?' he questioned.
'that I'll live this life as I want,' I chuckled as I knew that Blaze was expecting sothing Else.
'Cringe,' he comnts but soon he laughed too..... He's learning more and more unnecessary words from my mind.
....
[After a few minutes]
""""Aghhhhhhhhh """""'
A painful cry, loud and distressing, reached my ears as I walked along the route to the dormitory. The sound drew toward a section of the path where the shadows from the tall trees stretched long and ominous. There, I discovered a figure sprawled on the ground, writhing in agony. Moans of pain filled the air as they clutched their leg, their face twisted in tornt.
Blaze couldn't help but comnt on the eerie atmosphere, and I proceeded with caution toward the person in distress. "Are you okay?" I asked, my voice carrying genuine concern as I knelt beside them.
"Get help! Ahhh!!" The person cried out, lifting their face from the ground, revealing themselves to be Aron.
What on earth was going on here? Why was he in such a state? I scanned the area, listening for any further sounds or clues to this mysterious situation.
The rhythmic sound of footsteps echoed closer, a rapid approach from soone approaching. I swiveled around to identify the newcor and was t with the sight of none other than the blue-haired female knight.
'Cecelia,' Blaze echoed her na in my thoughts.
Her gaze locked onto the fallen prince, and in an instant, she drew her blade, the tallic glint catching the light.
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