Chapter 126: Rie Von Ristonia (2)

Chapter 126: Rie Von Ristonia (2)

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Liberion Academy's main building, inside a student laboratory.

I was renting one of the labs, focused on an experiment.

"Senior, is this how it's done?"

Click.

"Damn it... Run!!!"

"Huh?"

The magical tool in Yuni's hand began to glow a fiery red.

"Ouch, it's hot! What's this?"

"Damn it, Yuni! Get out!"

I initially tried to flee the lab alone but quickly turned back to grab Yuni's wrist.

Pulling her along, we rushed out of the laboratory.

Once outside, I swiftly shut the door behind us.

Whirr...

Boom!

An explosion echoed from inside.

"What just happened?"

Sigh...

Yuni and I were conducting dark magic research.

Due to my inability to draw magic circles well, I needed help to create the magical tool.

After all, these tools are based on magic circles.

Initially, I wanted Luna's help.

However, Luna was swamped with her own lab work.

While my work hadn't piled up, since my trip to the North was with Professor Gracie, Luna didn't have the same luxury.

She seemed so overwhelmed that I couldn't bring myself to ask.

Thus, I turned to Yuni for help.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing touching that mana stone? Ugh..."

"You didnt tell me not to touch it."

"When did I not? I said it at least three times."

"Did you? I dont recall."

Yuni shrugged, responding nonchalantly.

I let out a sigh.

Maybe I should've asked someone else.

While I composed the magic circle, Yuni was in charge of drawing it out.

It should've been simple.

But, despite her exceptional drawing skills, she constantly caused mishaps.

Whether it was her inserting something into the magic circle out of curiosity or playfully messing with the mana stone.

These blunders led to continuous accidents.

"Ugh, enough."

Our research was a part of the broader studies conducted within the lab.

A few days ago, after returning from the North, Professor Gracie was utterly furious.

-Even the youngest professor deserves respect!

Yuni and I assumed that she'd calm down eventually and continued with our tasks.

But Professor Gracie didnt stop there.

Before we knew it, she had stormed off to see Cromwell.

-Vice Principal! I can't take it anymore!

The declaration of Professor Gracie's strike was an unprecedented event at the Academy.

Although Cromwell appeared taken aback by her outburst, he managed to calm her down and made a proposition.

He suggested she take a two-week break.

Considering the fatigue from her northern trip and her accumulated work, this generous offer seemed like an apt compensation.

Upon hearing this, tears of joy streamed down Gracie's face as she repeatedly bowed to Cromwell in gratitude.

She never once considered that it was Cromwell who had put her in that situation in the first place.

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However, there was a problem.

Even if Gracie took a vacation, there was still work left in her laboratory.

And now, I was the one designated to take charge of that work.

"Rudy Astria, if Professor Gracie tells you something, you should handle it."

Professor Cromwell... or rather, now Vice Principal Cromwell, informed me of this.

Upon hearing this, I clenched my teeth in frustration.

She takes a break because she doesn't want to work and leaves the tasks to others?

I couldn't just let that slide.

First, I prepared to handle the labs tasks.

What's done is done.

I believed it was right to address the work that awaited.

We'd be the ones suffering if everything was left as is until Gracie returned.

Of course, Professor Gracie would face some difficulties as well, but I despised the idea of procrastinating and dealing with it later.

So, the first thing I decided was to increase the lab staff.

I was temporarily in charge now; shouldnt I be able to expand the lab team as I saw fit?

"Thats not possible. Absolutely not."

Yuni shrugged.

"If nothing happened, then never mind."

I brushed it off, thinking it might just be my imagination.

Although Rie's behavior was a bit unusual, it wasnt affecting our work.

Once we tidied up the lab, Yuni and I headed out.

"If we leave the windows open, the burnt smell should be gone by tomorrow."

"Will you be heading to the student council room?"

"I have to. Theres work to be done."

"Alright then. See you tomorrow~."

Waving her hand, Yuni headed in a different direction.

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Soon, I arrived at the student council office.

I opened the door and stepped inside.

"Oh, you're here?"

Inside was Rie.

"Where are the others?"

"I'm not sure."

Rie answered my question nonchalantly.

"......"

Rie, sitting and scanning through some documents, sipped her coffee and responded, appearing rather laid back.

To some, it might seem normal.

However, knowing her usual behavior, something felt off.

I calmly walked over, set my bag on my seat, and sat down.

"Oh, by the way, what about the documents related to the upcoming Homecoming Day?"

"They're right here."

Rie stood up and walked over to me.

I observed her intently.

Avoiding my gaze, Rie looked down as she approached and placed the documents in front of me.

Then, she tried to return to her seat.

"Rie."

I called out to her.

"Hm?"

Rie turned her head, glancing my way.

"Ah......"

Upon meeting my eyes, she quickly averted her gaze.

I sighed deeply.

"...Why are you acting like this?"

"What, what, what do you mean?"

Rie said, avoiding my gaze.

"We haven't had a proper conversation since I returned from the North."

"We...we talk all the time!"

I stood up, grabbing Rie by the head, forcing her to look me in the eye.

"Conversations involve looking the other person in the eye."

When I forced Rie to meet my gaze, her eyes widened in surprise.

"I, I've been looking at you while... while talking, haven't I?"

Indeed, she makes eye contact initially.

But she becomes extremely flustered after doing so.

She tried to maintain a casual demeanor, but her pupils continuously darted around.

I narrowed my eyes and asked,

"Have you done something wrong?"

"No, there's nothing like that!"

"Then why can't you look at me properly?"

"I can!"

Defensively, Rie stared into my eyes, as if she was trying to win a staring contest.

And then...

"...Why are you laughing?"

"I, I'm not laughing!"

The corners of Rie's mouth started to twitch upwards.

She tried to force her smile away, but it was evident she was struggling.

That silly smile kept trying to break through.

"That's enough! I have things to do; I'll leave first!"

Rie quickly grabbed her bag and freed herself from my grasp.

"Alright, take care."

"Y-yeah......"

She replied and quickly left the student council room.

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