Except for the start of the class, the alchemy session went on peacefully with nothing big happening.
I just sat in the corner, listening to the lesson.
Professor Jacqueline kept eyeing throughout the class, checking if I was doing sothing shady.
But I just let her, I can't bla her or stop her anyway.
And after two whole hours…
"That's all for today, class dismissed."
The class ca to an end.
"What's my next class again?"
I asked myself as I stood up from my seat.
I hadn't looked at my full schedule, so I planned to check it again later.
'There's an hour of free ti, what should I do?'
I initially thought of going back to the cabin, but that'd be too tiring and ti-consuming.
So instead…
"I should visit Kyle."
I decided on that. It's been a long ti since I checked on him.
'I wonder how he's doing.'
With that, I left the classroom and imdiately headed to Kyle's store.
*****
Tap- tap- tap—
On my way to Kyle's store…
"Where are we headed again?"
Devin asked as he walked beside .
"Ugh..."
I groaned in annoyance.
I didn't invite him, he just saw leaving Xapham Hall and decided to co with .
"…"
I've been ignoring him since earlier.
"Ah! I heard you made a flashy entrance on your first day in Alchemy Class."
But when Devin said that…
Tap—
My steps halted, and I turned to him.
"What?"
I asked him.
And with a carefree expression on his face…
"There's a rumor that you made a flashy entrance by attending the class late and getting into a fight with the professor."
He explained that to .
A frown appeared on my face.
'I can't believe it, there are already rumors about it?'
I thought they would lose interest in after being silent for a month, but it seems they hate Raye more than I thought.
"Haaa…"
I sighed in resignation, shaking my head.
"It's nothing big."
I said. Then I started telling Devin what actually happened to make him shut up.
...
…
"Well, that's a pretty flashy entrance if you ask ."
Devin said after hearing my story.
"Whatever. What I'm saying is that it wasn't intentional."
I responded.
I didn't tell him the reason I was late, I just think there's no need to.
Then, as we were walking…
"Catch him!"
"Stop right there!"
Bam!
Tap- tap- tap—
I heard a commotion nearby.
Looking in its direction…
"Oh?"
I saw Leon running after a guy.
Not far behind him, there was a beautiful young woman with silky-long black hair and obsidian-like eyes, she's holding a big staff as she follows after Leon.
I imdiately recognized the young woman, it was Aria Themis—the main heroine in the ga.
She's from the sa village as Leon and the protagonist's childhood friend.
Anyway, looking at them…
'The ga story is proceeding on ti, that's good.'
I thought about that.
Act I: The Creepy Stalker.
That's probably ongoing right now, seeing Leon angrily chasing soone.
In this part of the ga, Aria keeps receiving death threats and feels like she's being watched.
After Leon learned of this, he beca angry and took charge of solving the matter.
'Soon, they'll find out the person behind this is just an obsessed noble from the second-year magic course.'
He was so in love with Aria that he tried to scare her, hoping that she would rely on him.
But when Leon entered the scene, he beca furious and really tried to do shady stuff.
Anyway…
'That's that, I'll leave it to them.'
I don't plan to involve myself in that.
So, I went on my way and started walking toward Kyle's store again.
"That Leon guy is always doing crazy things ever since he got admitted. It's like he's so protagonist of a story or sothing."
Devin said as he followed , he seems excited talking about it too.
'This guy is sharp even though he's stupid.'
I thought.
'I don't want him getting involved in the ga story because of curiosity and ssing it up.'
After all, this isn't like a ga, everyone in this world has their own consciousness and will. They have their own life.
It's not just that can be an unexpected variable. Anyone can.
'This is reality now.'
The people here aren't just NPCs who say the sa thing over and over and just stay in their place.
I need to keep that in mind.
So to shift Devin's attention away from Leon...
"Don't mind him, let's just go. I'll treat you to so smoked beef."
I said that.
"Really? Thanks!"
Which worked like a charm.
*****
A few minutes later, Devin and I reached Kyle's store.
"Ah, Brother Raye!"
Kyle greeted . He started calling brother after we ate together on the first day of the class placent test.
"How're things going here?"
I asked as soon as Kyle approached us.
"Never been this good before!"
He exclaid excitedly.
"After advertising like you said, custors kept coming like floods. I don't actually need to stay super late now!"
He added with a bright smile on his face.
"Ah, by the way, this is Devin, a classmate of mine."
Then I introduced Devin to him.
"Hello."
Devin said.
"Hello, I'm Kyle Larson."
Kyle introduced himself.
They shook hands, and after that…
"Can you make us sothing, Kyle?"
I asked him.
"I'll pay."
I added.
And at my words…
"Ah, wait!"
Kyle's eyes widened as if he just rembered sothing.
Then, with a grin on his face…
"Tadah!"
He handed a small cloth bag.
"...?"
I was confused at first.
"Huh?"
But when I felt the bag's texture, I imdiately realized what was inside.
Looking at Kyle, surprised…
"It's early."
I mumbled.
Kyle shook his head at my words.
Then, smiling at …
"I wanted to surprise you, so I decided to give it earlier than we promised!"
He declared.
"Huh, what's happening?"
Devin asked, looking back and forth between us.
I ignored him and focused on the bag in my hand.
Opening it up…
"…"
It was full of gold coins, approximately 20 of them.
'It's more than in the ga.'
I thought.
Looking up at Kyle…
I felt kinda proud, I knew he would succeed, but still seeing it now fills up with happiness.
"I told you, my money isn't wasted on you."
I said to Kyle, smiling softly him.
"Thanks."
Flustered, Kyle thanked .
And with that…
"We should all eat together, my treat!"
I declared.
And even though he had no idea what was happening…
"WHOOAAAAHH!!!"
Devin was excited when he heard my words.
"Free food!"
He exclaid.
'I can't believe he's a noble.'
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