Chapter 303 - The Note (10)

"That doesn't mean it won't follow you here," Luke argued.

There were only a few more hours until most of the fun attractions closed. Meanwhile, I was only able to finish around half of the workbook. I slammed the book on the table, giving up. I was wasting my time, hoping Luke would change his mind.

"I'm not doing this anymore," I rose from the chair.

"Sit down Rika," Luke warned me.

"You won't let me out of this room anyways. I'd rather catch up on my sleep instead," I crossed my arms.

"You can always return to this room after we come back from the competition if we still don't get any contact from the teachers," he reminded me.

"Then how will we enter the competition?" I pointed out.

"Everything has already been registered since a week ago. We just need to attend," he explained.

I wished we weren't selected to attend the competition. Then I could enjoy more of my time here, enjoying life like everyone else who wasn't moving in with us. Everything was because of that stupid competition.

"Why? Why are you doing this to me?" I couldn't help but have tears falling down my cheeks.

"We don't know anything about where those notes came from and how much danger it will bring next time," he coldly responded.

"But we can figure it out the next time it comes, if it ever comes again," I trembled with anger.

"It would be a pity if I have to bring you to my villa in the second district," Luke pulled out a greater threat.

I clenched my fists as I couldn't win against Luke. I spent one day in his villa in the third district and it almost drove me crazy. I was stuck inside a large mansion, empty of any entertainment with only him to keep me company. It was worse than the first district as the technology wasn't developed enough to immediately serve me the cakes I wanted from the kitchen.

With the extra time without my parents, Luke gave me more workbooks like today within the time-space rooms. Most of the day was spent by studying and breaks were taken at mealtimes. He was always with me, making sure I never left his sight. There was no aspect of privacy present as he strictly managed the time in the schedule he had planned.

At least there was some hope for me here. I could negotiate with him after finishing a workbook to go somewhere inside the hotel. Even though that day wasn't today, maybe it would be a day after we returned from the competition. There was no way the teachers could repair the school grounds that quickly after getting rid of the fire. Plus, their mana reserves were already exhausted from fighting the monsters.

"Fine! I'll finish the rest of the book," I sat back down.

I had to prevent myself from slamming my bedroom door before I flopped onto my bed. If I did, I would get another lecture by Luke again for not following the proper etiquette and manners. This was why I always followed the minimum that was required by me under Luke's watchful eyes.

It was already around 10PM. I had officially stayed up the entire night, making my focus waver more than usual. Meaning, it took me double the time to finish one workbook than it normally would. Luke was a merciless person, not even giving me a break. He even brought the food into our room with the room service.

I nibbled on a plate of salmon, not feeling that hungry. I was too tired to feel hunger. I gave up trying to eat after chewing on another piece of lettuce to help digest the tiny piece of fish I ate. I would eat more for breakfast when I joined everyone else in the restaurant.

"Eat more Rika. I don't have any cake with me this time," Luke pushed me to finish the plate of salmon I touched.

"I already feel full," I stared at the large slice of salmon.

"Finish your salad and eat one more bite of the salmon for me to consider you leaving this room when we come back," he pushed the salad in front of me as well.

"I can't," I started to feel nauseous.

Luke frowned as he gave up on me. He noticed that I really wasn't feeling well. This was how I was able to escape to my room afterwards. I closed my eyes as I needed as much sleep as I could get. And the next time I woke up, I felt something tickling my eyes.

I gasped as a paper note drifted above my face. Luke couldn't see this, then he would never take me back here after the competition ended. I quickly burned the note and snuggled against the pillow on my bed. I never thought the note would follow me here.

"I already called for the car," Luke knocked on the door before coming in.

"Ten more minutes," I groaned.

I hid the ashes inside the pillowcase with my spare hand. I got up before Luke could take away my blanket. I rubbed my eyes, feeling like I didn't get any sleep last night. There was a special school uniform in his hands. I wondered why they were so focused on making them appear extravagant compared to the plain uniforms that we usually wore.