Chapter 100: 100 When Winter Ends, Spring Comes (4)

Chapter 100: 100 When Winter Ends, Spring Comes (4)

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"Alright, everyone, put away whatever you're looking at!"

The entrance examination for the new students had begun.

All the freshmen sat in their seats, looking forward.

A tense silence filled the room.

Assisting Professor Gracie, I began distributing the exam papers.

As I did so, murmurs started spreading through the hall.

"Is that Rudy Astria...?"

"Shush, keep it down..."

Given the events I've caused, it seemed I had inadvertently become a bit of a celebrity.

Before, few recognized me on sight.

Only when I introduced myself as Rudy Astria, or when it was clear I belonged to the Astria family, did they recognize me.

But lately, more and more people seemed to recognize me at a glance.

It made sense.

I heard that recently, I am the most talked-about figure in the capital.

Blocking Vice Principal Oliver, being the object of Ian Astria's jealousy, and being cherished by the Royal Court.

The rumors were quite exaggerated.

All twisted tales.

Robert had stopped Vice Principal Oliver, not me.

Ian Astria wasn't jealous; he merely wanted to cut down any potential nuisance.

And as for being the most cherished figure in the Royal Court?

I had no idea where that came from.

Sure, I was on good terms with Rie, but being the most cherished figure?

Thump, thump.

As the students continued their whispered discussions, Professor Gracie tapped her podium a few times and spoke.

"Everyone, stop chatting with your neighbors. If you continue to talk, it will be treated as cheating."

Hearing Professor Gracie's stern words, everyone stopped their conversations and focused ahead.

I took a moment to watch Professor Gracie, then resumed distributing the exam papers.

Once I finished handing out the papers and returned to Professor Gracie's side, she quietly asked,

"So, when do we start the exam?"

I sighed.

How could a professor not know this?

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Exceptionally skilled in magic, but lacking in almost every other area.

Gently, I informed her,

"Professor Mcguire will announce the start soon."

Upon hearing this, Professor Gracie nervously nodded.

"Oh, right. Understood."

The reason I was assigned to assist Professor Gracie?

Initially, I was supposed to enter the exam hall with Professor Robert.

-Why am I paired with Professor Gracie?

-Well, Gracie is a bit clumsy, so you should help her out. You're pretty familiar with this, arent you?

I scratched my head.

What exactly was I familiar with?

I'm just a regular student, and Ive never supervised an exam...

All I had was the experience of taking midterms and final exams.

But, what choice did I have?

I prayed that nothing would go wrong as I entered with Professor Gracie.

The clock began to glow.

Professor Mcguire signaled the start of the test with a magic tool.

"......"

Tap, tap, tap, tap, tap.

However, Gracie didn't even glance at the clock, merely tapping her fingers on the podium.

I stared at Gracie with disdain before speaking up.

"Alright, the test will now begin."

"Huh?"

Gracie looked at me with a surprised face upon hearing my words.

I gestured toward the clock with a tilt of my head.

"The... manual..."

Gracie spread out the paper with the instructions on it, letting out a sigh of realization.

"Ah..."

She gave me an awkward smile.

"Ahaha... Times have really changed... Back in my day, the teaching assistant in the hallway..."

I cut off Gracie's words with a stern look.

"Please be quiet. The test is in progress."

"Yes..."

Gracie, deflated, took her seat as the supervisor.

I had a reason to frown.

That person was approaching our table.

"Hello there?"

Yuni.

She walked over with a gentle smile and greeted us.

As Yuni approached, not just her but even the people around her started moving towards us.

In an instant, we were surrounded by a crowd.

"Wha... What's this all about?"

Luna looked around, clearly taken aback.

"Rudy Astria, right?"

Yuni leaned in slightly, speaking in a playful tone.

It reminded me of when I first met Rie.

Seeing my silent stare, Yuni continued.

"Pleased to meet you. I am the Second Princess, Yuni Von Ristonia. May I join you for a meal?"

Her introduction was impeccable, radiating dignity and grace.

After being accustomed to the more casual Rie, seeing her younger sister's formal demeanor made for a stark contrast: the carefree older sister and the courteous younger one.

Of course, Rie also acted gracefully when she needed to.

"Sure, have a seat."

"Yes, then..."

As Yuni began moving with her tray from Lunas side towards me,

Thud.

Luna pulled out a chair next to her.

"Why not sit here?"

...Excuse me?

Luna responded with a smile.

While it looked like her usual smile, there was an uncanny edge to it.

Yuni locked eyes with Luna.

"Why are you going all the way there? Here is closer, isn't it?"

I wanted to sit next to Rudy.

"Just sit here."

At Lunas words, Yuni frowned.

"Who are you, exactly?"

Before Luna could reply, I intervened.

"She's my friend, Luna Railer. Do as Luna suggests. Why would you want to sit next to me anyway?"

Wouldn't it be better to face someone directly if you wanted to talk with them?

Yuni responded with a sly smile.

"You see, I have a crush on Rudy."

What?

Huh?

After making her declaration, Yuni briskly walked over and sat next to me.

And once seated, she spoke again.

"I fell for you at first sight, Rudy. Will you go out with me?"

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Raei Translations

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Luna sat on the bench, looking up at the sky.

-I have a crush on Rudy

She confessed.

-I fell for you at first sight, Rudy. Will you go out with me?

She said, wearing her heart on her sleeve.

Of course, Luna knew.

She knew Yuni most likely had ulterior motives.

Still, hearing someone else confess to the person she liked weighed heavily on her heart.

"Sigh..."

While she could somewhat cope with the shock of Yuni's confession, Rudy's response was even more jarring.

-I'm sorry, but I can't accept your feelings. Let's remain as senior and junior.

Such a practical and gentle rejection.

Luna would have preferred it if Rudy had been more blunt in his rejection; it might have lessened the shock.

The reason this felt so jarring to her was that she believed Rudy might respond in the same manner if she ever confessed her feelings to him.

She could vividly imagine herself in Yuni's shoes, confessing... only to be met with the exact same words from Rudy.

Luna imagined it.

Her confession... and Rudy rejecting her with those exact words...

It played in her mind like an echo.

"Rudy..."

With a heavy sigh, Luna whispered Rudy's name.

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