As soon as those words echoed, a wailing sound from the wind passed by, swallowing the sorrow that was hidden from his tone. Lin Fan was unaware of what was happening, but his instinct felt a spark of tingling, telling him to lt the gloomy atmosphere.
Ti passed slowly, and there was no conversation. Only Lin Fan stiffened, and Soma, whose face was flat and had no emotion, beca a creepy sight to see. Unable to do anything, Lin Fan's heart tightened as if feeling pain. A shadow cast around his face, a guilty conscience gnawing at his heart. "Is he?".
Lin Fan exhaled and threw his face away, not daring to see those darkened expressions in Soma, who seed almost engulfed his mind within its abyss. He put away the can beside him and subrged in his own thoughts. "...Family, huh".
After several tis had passed, Soma, who had said those heavy words out of nowhere, woke up and exhaled a white mist from his mouth.
Light began to fill his eyes; it was strong and filled with the will to life. His heavy heart lightened, and even he felt rejuvenated. Soma felt a pang of trendous guilt for throwing soone out of order by his lanting.
"Fuu, what the hell am I talking about?". He took a break, leaning his back to the benches, feeling the cold that stung his skin; Soma took a sip from his can to wash away the dry feeling in his mouth. "I need to change the topic!".
"Then, Lin Fan about…".
"You are right".
Lin Fan's solemn tone interrupted Soma's effort to try and shift the awkward atmosphere around, but it seed Lin Fan was actually influenced by it. With a hunched back and palm knitted together beneath his lips, his eyes strong and straight, staring at an empty space, thinking about the one goal he wanted to achieve all these years, and that is 'To save and protect his family'.
"Treasure your family, huh".
He smiled sarcastically, mocking himself for the attitude he had before and the vision he always chased, which sohow derived from its original purpose. How long has he longed for the warmth of laughter when sharing a simple al at the dining table? He couldn't recall it.
His mother's warm voice soothed his heart like a child, his little sister who was always asking for his attention, and that small mory he had when the two of them were cured of their illness began to replicate in his brain.
"Lin Fan?".
"No, thank you, Soma. Because of you, I have once again realized of what I am supposed to do from now on".
"...".
Soma sat still; never had he expected Lin Fan to genuinely say thank you with an inner peace that shrouded his expression. It was light, almost ethereal, like enlightennt on his journey of heart.
The two fell silent, but not the awkward one; it ca back to the first arrangent, but with a new realization that made them grow into a better person.
Unknowingly, they took the can in their hands and took a sip of the bitter liquid in the can, stung their eyes open wide and gave them other images of how tranquil and wonderful the night was.
Then, all of a sudden, the two heads jolted to one source where they felt the presence of soone approaching, and it turned out it was Serafina, wearing her uniform still, approaching their sides with half steps.
"That was a good talk, Soma. Thank you for everything. This, I will repay it later".
"No, it's just a drink".
"Hmph!".
Lin Fan snorted, ignoring the oblivious reaction from Soma. He stretches his body and moves his feet away from the place, bypassing Serafina where no contact happened.
Slowly, with firm steps, Serafina approached Soma's side, who gulped the whole content of the can before storing the trash in his relics.
"Did I happen to disturb talk between n or sothing?".
"Nope, nothing serious happened. So, what is the matter?".
Serafina, who saw the oblivious lie coming from her lover, parted her lips teasingly before she flopped beside him and stuck their shoulders together, seeking warmth in the cold night.
"Hmm, Is that so? By the way, Soma".
"What is it?".
From out of nowhere, a transparent case that blended with the night appeared inside a grey oval ball the size of a volleyball, and it took his attention away. Before Soma could grasp what was happening, the case plunged downward, almost pulling Serafina's with it. However, seeing the serious problem approaching her, Soma instinctively picked up the case as it opened his eyes wide, for it packed quite a weight in it.
"This is sothing? What is this?". Soma's instinct skill flared up, and with a touch of nostalgia, Soma's brain began replicating the mories from that ti, but the images were blurred, making his mind dizzy.
"Do you still recall that ti when you ransacked a building alone and told to search the inside?".
"Ransacked a building? Ah, you an at that ti in this Island where those bastards revived a Red project? What of it?".
"Fufu, you will be surprised to know this".
Then, Serafina took out the monocle glass from her storage ring and placed it in front of Soma, instructing him to look at the case or, rather, to the grey ball description.
He took a quick look beside him and witnessed her pleasant smile, filled with excitent and anticipation. With nowhere to run, Soma placed his right eye near the monocled glass and widened it the mont after.
"This!?".
"Fufu, this is sothing unexpected, right".
"Indeed it is".
[Ancient Beast Egg(Relics)]
[Description: Egg from one of the Ancient Beasts that ruled over the land and was considered a Calamity when it matured. It was in a Dormant state and needed so proper condition to awoken before hatching]
Two excited figures of teenagers enveloped the empty street at midnight, where it was shrouded half in darkness. The girl who looked at the lovely childish expression of the partner sat next to her.
Her heart skipped a beat, and because of the situation she was in, slowly, her face drew closer to the boy's face before she placed her lips on his cheek.
Soma's face stiffened as he turned to the side and saw Serafina's face inch away from him, with their noses almost touching each other. He wanted to ask about her sudden kiss on the cheek earlier but held on and helplessly sighed.
"Soma, did you know…".
The two then began to spend their night date under the street light, away from the dormitory and the observation of others. Two shadows that are close to each other blur mixed into one and separated before joining together in a passionate night.
*****
Hidden from the eyes within the Academy. Darkness looming over, silent murmurs echoed in between, inside a wide hall that was pitch black, and the only light ca from the moon filtered through the high window above. Figures of people walked back and forth in place, glistening with sweat, and seed satisfied with their masterpieces.
Even in the darkness, their shadows still moved without stopping, their eyes blazing with mysterious glint, sneering before accompanied by a cry of joy.
"Finally".
"We did it, after all of that hardship".
"With this we can proceed with the plan".
"You are right, we can finally fulfill our long cherished wish…".
"...Tomorrow, we will begin our banquet of…".
*****
On a brand new day, the Sun welcod the third day of the festival with a warm smile that rejuvenated the whole living being on the land. Groups of students from first-year Class-A gathered, forming circles inside an empty classroom.
"Everyone seed to be here already".
Leon, his clear and bright personality, led the group as he glanced at everyone present, then smiled, clearly pleased with a sense of togetherness from the class.
"Before we begin, let's hear so words from our stall leader, Soma".
Every student's eyes turned to a single boy who tilted his head, feeling dumbfounded about this situation.
"Why ? It should be your job as the class representative".
"Well, you are the one who brought the Idea to realization, so".
Soma shot a glare at Leon, who apologized using a gesture. He helplessly sighed, clearing his throat before opening his mouth.
"Everyone, this was our last festival, so make sure you enjoyed it to the fullest, whether it was with friends, lovers or family who happen to co here. Also, for the guys who were on morning shift today. You are with , we are going to war!".
The students gasped, feeling intimidated by Soma's way of speech. However, deep down, they feel excited and sad at the sa ti because they can only experience these happy mories in a day. They pumped their fists up and were determined to spend it with their all to not leave any regret.
Hina and Xiao Lian, who happen to stand beside him, spread their lips, showing their confident grin, to face the last day.
"That's it, guys! Grit your teeth and sharpen your mind because today will be our last ti to have fun before we return to our life as Awakeners. Scream as hard as you can! On , hip-hip…".
"Hooray!".
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