Chapter 15: Reflection Meeting (1)

Chapter 15: Reflection Meeting (1)

I appreciate you saying so, but how did you figure out that I was in that place?

Regarding that, Kanaki, I wasnt really looking at you; instead, I was observing Rain to assess his combat prowess.

I see. Now that you put it that way, it made sense. That would mean that she did not have any prior insight into my activities, but that I coincidentally showed up while she was monitoring Aldar.

But how did you recognize me when I was clad in Mist Veil?

Hey, dont you realize that youre the only person in this world, let alone this city, who could take a bullet to the head like that and still maintain an indifferent expression on your face?

Having been told that, even I would show a daunted look. In short, it implied that those familiar with me could identify me at a glance.

So the truth is, I had been watching you fight from the beginning, Kanaki. It was an excellent opportunity for me to gauge the other sides capabilities, so I let myself be a spectator for a while.

A mischievous smile crossed Xenias face, but my indignation was not at all aroused because I was ultimately spared from having to handle the battle on my own and was saved. Rather than that, for my part, another aspect struck me as surprising.

No, I was saved consequently, which is fine. What was more unexpected was that you were doing a fighting ability reconnaissance.

Oh, really?

I mean, if you knew what your opponent was capable of, wouldnt you be extremely inclined to claim it would be dull, Ms. Xenia?

Xenia then erupted to the hilt.

Ahaha! Oh my, what in the heaven are you talking about! Did you think I was that kind of character?

Well, since you are a pleasure-seeking individual, its not inconceivable that you would be like that.

What was pointed out by Xenia was an old food stall. An enticing aroma of soy sauce and oil wafted toward us and on the curtain of the stall was written Ramen.

I lent you a helping hand today, didnt I?

I get it.

The truth was, I was hoping for an early departure for home, but never would I have dreamed that the escaped culprit would be dining on ramen noodles at a nearby food stall. Leaving that aside, keeping Xenia in a positive frame of mind seemed to be ideal right now.

After urging Xenia, who had a wicked smile plastered across her features, I walked through the curtain.

Welcome! What would you like to order

Shoyu ramen for two

An exceptionally young girl asked what was my order, and when I looked at her, it turned out to be Eto.

The other party blinked her long, slanted eyelashes several times, seemingly taken aback by my presence.

Xenia, who entered the stall late, shrugged it off and took a seat at the narrow counter, banging on the table and saying, Oh, Im so hungry! You knew she was here and brought me here, didnt you?

Um.

Eto bristled as she struggled to utter something, but what eventually emanated from my mouth was, At any rate, our academy prohibits part-time work in principle, right?

Oh, y-yes! Im sorry!

Hearing the exchange, Xenia muttered in a whisper next to me, You guys are moving at your own pace too, but I decided to dismiss the comment.