Seven Sins System Chapter 291: Unexpected Guest II

Seven Sins System Chapter 291. Unexpected Guest II

Finally, breaking the silence that had settled between us, I spoke, my tone carrying a blend of curiosity and concern. "Does this have anything to do with the ntors, teachers, or students of the academy?" My words flowed seamlessly as my hands continued their task.

Aria's response was asured, her words carrying an air of guarded certainty. "I don't believe so," she replied, her voice tempered by the practicality of her assessnt. "Fortunately, I was able to contain the situation before it escalated. So, no one needs to know," she said with a shrug.

"Oh… Good to hear that," I continued tidying my belongings, their placent within the wardrobe reflecting a desire for both order and a mont of distraction from the conversation that had just unfolded.

"How was your trip?" Her question was casual, a seemingly innocent inquiry that masked the complexity of the world we inhabited.

Pausing in my task, I turned to face her, the corners of my lips curving upward into a practiced smile. "It was good," I replied. With a soft exhale, I decided to share a bit more. "My dad's condition is better than I expected," I revealed, the words tinged with a mixture of relief and gratitude.

Aria's smile held a hint of warmth. "It's definitely an advantage to have a doctor's insight," she mused, her gaze holding mine.

I nodded in agreent. "True. Though, even with my knowledge, I have to adhere to the standard dical procedures," I admitted, my tone humble. "By the way, you did not go anywhere this weekend?" The question tumbled from my lips, a casual inquiry masking the intensity of my desire for information.

Aria's response carried a note of idleness, her voice tinged with a hint of boredom. "No. Just a bit bored, so I've been chatting with so of the students," she sighed, her words punctuated by a small huff.

"Perfect," I muttered, my mind already churning with the possibilities.

Aria's gaze flickered to , her eyes sharp and perceptive. "Curious about who I've been talking to?" she quirked an eyebrow, her expression a mix of amusent and curiosity.

I shrugged nonchalantly, my feigned indifference masking the eager anticipation that simred beneath the surface. "Your team, maybe?" I ventured, hoping that her conversations had offered a glimpse into the inner workings of the recent cult activity.

Aria's response was unexpected, her words delivering a twist that I hadn't foreseen. "Not quite. It's Fiona and the boys from your team," she revealed.

Suppressing a cringe that threatened to betray my inner turmoil, I fought to keep a composed exterior. 'Seriously, are you oblivious? They're utterly useless!' I raged inwardly, unable to fathom her choice.

"Oh, them?" I queried, my voice a veneer of deceptive calmness that belied the storm within . "You're interested in them?" I inquired, my tone incredulous yet carefully controlled.

"No. I want to know about you…" she said with a wistful smile.

'So after you suspected , you flirted with ? For my father's sake… Please concentrate on your mission!' I complained internally. But of course, I said otherwise. "You want to know about ? Why?" I asked her with a frown.

Suppressing my mounting irritation, I allowed a façade of curiosity to shade my features. "And why, exactly, are you so curious about ?" I queried, my brow furrowing slightly in apparent puzzlent.

She smiled sweetly. "That's a secret…" she said in a teasing tone.

"Right…" I said with a huff.

"But for sure ..." She ca to and hugged tightly. "I'm glad you're back, Allen," she whispered gratefully.

A sudden rush of mories inundated my consciousness, crashing over like a tidal wave. It was as if a floodgate had been opened, releasing a torrent of monts and emotions that I had long buried within the recesses of my mind.

In an instant, I found myself transported back to a ti when life was simpler, when the weight of responsibilities had yet to cast their shadow upon my shoulders. I saw her—Riri, my childhood friend.

The mories flowed like a river, each scene unfolding before with startling clarity. I rembered the mischievous glint in her eyes as she dared to climb the tallest tree, our laughter mingling with the songs of birds that seed to serenade our every adventure. We were inseparable, bound by a friendship that felt unbreakable.

But then, like a dark cloud obscuring the sun, the mories shifted. I saw myself standing alone at our usual eting spot, heart heavy with an inexplicable ache. Riri's absence had left a void in my life, a void that grew with each passing day. I could still hear the echoes of my own voice calling out for her, hoping against hope that she would reappear, her laughter carrying on the wind.

The pain that surged within was palpable, a visceral ache that seed to radiate from my chest. It was as if the weight of years of longing and loss had suddenly converged upon , leaving breathless. The realization hit like a physical blow—the girl I had cherished, the friend who had shared in my laughter and dreams, had vanished without a trace.

I pushed Aria away, my chest heaving with a mixture of emotions that I couldn't quite put into words. The pain of Riri's betrayal clawed at , tearing through my defenses like a relentless storm.

In that mont, it wasn't like the tis when I had entered the Echoing Chamber and witnessed mories as if watching a movie. No, this was different. This was visceral as if I was reliving the very emotions that had once consud . "I was waiting for you, why didn't you co…" I muttered.

"Allen, are you okay?" she asked in worry about my pale face.

I offered her a weak smile, attempting to downplay the intensity of what I had just experienced.

"Yeah," I managed to respond, my voice a tad shaky despite my efforts to appear steady.

Her eyes held a mixture of sympathy and curiosity, a reflection of the genuine connection that had ford between us over ti. "What happened?" she asked, her voice soft with concern.

"I rember sothing…" I began, my voice a re whisper carried on the weight of my own breath.

Aria's gaze never wavered, her eyes locked onto mine with an unwavering intensity. "Rember what?" she inquired gently, her expression a mixture of curiosity and empathy.

I hesitated for a mont, my mind grappling with how to put into words a pain that had haunted for so long. Finally, I t her gaze.

"A friend's betrayal…" The words left my lips with a mixture of resignation and bitterness.

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