Chapter 152: Railer Territory (1)

Chapter 152: Railer Territory (1)

TL/Editor: Raei

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Awkward silence filled the air.

The only sound I could hear was the creaking of the carriage.

Robert, who was sleeping next to me, looked pitiful.

I lifted my head slightly and glanced ahead.

Luna was sitting across from me.

She had her arms crossed and was staring at me intently.

I couldn't bring myself to meet her gaze.

We were currently heading to the Railer Territory.

How did this happen?

This morning, as Robert had mentioned yesterday, I went to the laboratory.

Luna was there.

I wanted to flee.

What happened yesterday.

I tried to explain, but the misunderstanding wasn't completely cleared up.

It wasnt a good situation.

With things like this, I couldn't just casually talk to Luna.

Of course, I knew that if I didn't speak, nothing would change.

But speaking to her right the next day was difficult.

So I tried to avoid going to the laboratory where Luna was.

I spotted Luna, but she hadn't noticed me yet.

Running away seemed like the best option.

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Just as I attempted to move, Professor Robert, who was behind me, grabbed the back of my collar.

I looked at Robert, who had detained me, with pleading eyes.

"I have... a real reason..."

Robert snorted at my response.

"What kind of reason...? Nevermind. You have to go anyway."

"Excuse me?"

"Go pack your things."

I stared at Robert, confused.

"We're heading to the Railer territory right now. Pack your stuff and meet me in front of the main building in 20 minutes."

And that's how I was 'kidnapped' by Professor Robert.

Actually, I felt positive about going somewhere with Professor Robert.

I thought that being away from the academy for a while to gather my thoughts would be good.

The issue was that the person accompanying us was Luna, and we were heading to her hometown, the Railer territory.

And now, silence.

Only the sounds of horseshoes and rolling wheels could be heard.

It felt as if I was walking on thin ice.

Luna just looked at me, saying nothing, while Robert fell asleep as soon as he got into the carriage, complaining of a hangover.

I try to gauge Luna's mood.

The usual warmth in her eyes was gone; they were cold.

Arms crossed, her expression seemed to say, 'If you have something to say, say it.'

In such a situation, who could open their mouth?

I had taken the initiative to confess something to Luna.

And in that situation, out of the blue, Rie came saying I was engaged to her.

Even if I had a hundred mouths, I wouldn't have an explanation.

If I were in her shoes, I'd be just as flabbergasted.

Of course, nothing was set in stone about the engagement.

It was just a topic of conversation for now, nothing definite.

Still, it weighed on my conscience.

Imagine how shocking it'd be if someone you liked suddenly announced they might marry your friend.

......

Hmm......?

I kept my head down, lost in thought.

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Raei Translations

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Ah......

After a while, Robert woke up.

I had a good sleep.

Robert stretched lazily and alternated his gaze between the two of us.

What's with this mood?

It's nothing......

...Yes, it's nothing.

Ah

Rudy blankly stared at Luna.

Luna, with one hand on her hip, pointed at herself dramatically.

Tr, try to resist! Try to fight it!

With that, Luna turned to run into her room.

Ah.

But Luna paused, sneaking a glance back.

Ac, actually, it might be better if you did fall for me. So, dont resist too hard...

With her face turning as red as a tomato, Luna shyly said this before rushing into her room.

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Raei Translations

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Rudy is gone?

Astina had made a big resolution last night.

And now, Rudy was missing.

Suddenly? How? Someone plotting something?

It doesn't seem like that. I heard Professor Robert took him somewhere.

Rie replied with a serious face.

Astina and Rie were in a very serious situation.

Both Luna and Rudy had disappeared.

The only information they had was that Professor Robert had taken them somewhere.

Neither the destination nor the reason for taking them was known.

Of course, Rie knew where the two had gone.

She had heard the story Robert told Luna while looking for Astina with her yesterday.

However, she cleverly hid this fact from Astina.

Astina was a formidable competitor.

There was no reason to provide her with such valuable information.

Astina, unaware, frowned.

"I'm finally here and Rudy disappears."

"What will you do?"

Rie, looking at Astina, spoke.

In her hand, she held a bag.

"Are you going to search for him?"

"If my husband disappeared with another woman, of course, I should follow."

Astina narrowed her eyes at Rie's confident demeanor.

"You're not even engaged yet, what do you mean 'husband'?"

"Ah, anyway. He's my husband! Don't you dare look down on me!"

Rie proudly stated, showing no embarrassment about calling him her husband.

Astina didnt like it, but she didnt comment further.

"Hmm..."

Astina pondered.

Should she go with Rie to find Rudy?

She had no information.

All she knew was that Luna and Rudy had been taken.

They deliberately didn't tell anyone, to the point where even Borval, who was closest to Robert, didn't know where he went.

"Where are you going then?"

"Why, are you going to follow me?"

Rie glared at Astina.

"No, I'll go separately."

"Separately?"

Rie was surprised to hear that Astina was going separately.

In fact, if Astina were to follow, she had prepared several strategies to shake her off.

'I guess it's better this way?'

Rie laughed inwardly at Astina's words.

She knew where Luna and Rudy had gone, but Astina didn't.

"Well then, I'll go ahead."

Astina waved her hand to Rie.

"Sure, I hope we don't meet."

"I hope the same Astina~."

Rie made a "tch-" sound, sticking her tongue out playfully as she walked away.

Watching Ries retreating figure, Astina murmured to herself.

"Then let's search."

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