Volume 6.5 Chapter 75: It Was Because Of Me

Volume 6.5 Chapter 75: It Was Because Of Me

Volume 6.5 Chapter 75: It Was Because Of Me

Keith grabbed his cart and went to the site. It was going to be the usual. It seemed the rumors were only in the academy. From how the others reacted as he greeted them, it didn't spread here.

As he continued to go forward, the shadow continued to follow after him. One shot. Just one shot. That was all she needed. As she slowly inched closer to him,

"That's quite enough, Scarlet." Scarlet froze as she turned to see Alfia with a cold expression.

"We need to have a little talk." A frown formed as she stared at the demon girl.

...

The two figures left the street and headed to a nearby shop. Their eyes locked on one another: Scarlet's calm expression contrasted with Alfia's dark one. Minutes passed in silence, each second amplifying the tension in the air, a noticeable drama unfolding between them.

No one dared get close to them, not unless they wanted to suffocate from their pressure.

After a few more minutes, Alfia made the first move, "Tell me, why are you targeting Keith like this?"

"Me? Targeting Keith? What on earth are you insinuating?" Scarlet's calm facade only deepened Alfia's frown.

"Don't play dumb. I know it was you who spread those malicious rumors."

"How was I the one who caused all of those rumors?"

"For starters, I always felt you had something against Keith." It was subtle, but it was something the elf felt. When Keith and Scarlet interacted, it was friendly and cordial. However, Alfia thought the opposite.

Keith, yes.

But for Scarlet, there was something off with her.

A dark light was in her eyes as she conversed with the guy.

"Hmm? I don't think Keith and I are close. Of course, I would be slightly wary."

"Also, there's the picture of Keith and I when we returned from training." Alfia noticed when this photo was taken. It was the time when Keith helped her with spirit training. Not only that, Scarlet was there when she returned home.

"So, it could be a coincidence."

"True. However, there are some demon-kin in the newspaper club." She was the princess of the demon kingdom. One word from her was enough for her to do all of this.

"..." Scarlet was silent for a few seconds before a laugh came soon after. A dark and cold laugh, "Haha, to think I would be caught like this. It was an oversight on my part. I never expect you to be this sharp."

"Enough with those words; tell me why you're doing this to Keith?" Now that she found the culprit, it was time to find the reason.

"I know you have some conflict with humans. However, Keith had never tried to harm you." Keith had only talked nicely about Scarlet.

"I don't have any conflict with him. However, I loathe him." The tone of Scarlet's voice changed.

"!" Alfia's eyes widened.

Scarlet continued, "Don't you think that kind of person is dangerous?"

"..." Should I tell him about it? Alfia still hadn't told Keith about it, as she didn't know the repercussions. Who knew what could happen? What Scarlet said had some sense. Keith was strong and was able to defeat anyone in his way.

However, she also knew what type of person he was. He was calm and caring. He was such a goofy guy as well. That was why she knew he could never do anything like Scarlet said.

...

Keith continued to walk when he spotted Scarlet sitting on the ledge. He was going to call out to her but then noticed her melancholy expression. Is she thinking about someone? From time to time, Keith noticed Scarlet would have that expression.

"Oh, Keith." Scarlet turned around and noticed him.

"Hello, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. Was thinking about something." She continued to grasp onto the pendant in her hand.

"Was it your friend?"

"Hmm?" Scarlet's expression changed when she heard that. That was when Keith apologized, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to pry. I just had a feeling that you were thinking about someone."

"...No, it's fine." Scarlet's expression clearly said something different. That was when she asked, "Keith, do you want to know who I'm thinking about?"

"If you want to speak about it, I don't mind listening." Keith sat beside Scarlet.

"She's a dear friend of mine. She had always been by my side."

I see. No wonder she was so downcast. But the following words she said were,

"However, she's in a coma."

"..."

"And do you know why?"

"...No,"

"It was because of me."

...

Why did I say all of that to him? Scarlet's expression was befuddled as she remembered. After revealing all of that to Keith, she didn't say anything else and let him walk away.

Does he really not know I'm the culprit? She thought for sure Alfia would reveal the truth. More so,

Is he really that dense? She also thought Keith would have an inkling that she was the one who caused all those rumors. Yet, he didn't say anything?

His expression when I talked. Throughout the entire conversation, Keith's eyes never wavered. They had locked onto hers. It showed so much concern and compassion.

He's a wolf hiding in sheep's clothing. Scarlet quickly shook her head, disappearing those thoughts. That will never change.

Sunlight shined down onto her body.

I cannot let that happen again. Never again.