Chapter 105: I Have A Girlfriend (1)

Chapter 105: I Have A Girlfriend (1)

After turning in her 20s and facing society, Edna occasionally had such thoughts.

*Ah, I want to go back to those days.*Rêạd new chapters at novelhall.com

Carefree days with friends, each day full of freedom during her school years.

Even the previous Edna had such thoughts.

Back then, she didn't know that she would really get to relive her school life. And that too, in a different world from Earth.

*This is hell*

There was a time in South Korea when all students had mandatory evening self-study, and Edna was also a student of that generation.

Looking back now, the evening study time seemed like a truly happy time.

*What's so hard about just sitting and studying? This damn practical training. It'd be fine not to do these practicals!*

Stella's schedule pushed humans to their limits, leaving no room for even a little rest.

Of course, her being in Class S and perhaps having signed up for too many courses might be reasons too...

Anyway, after the Familiar Contract Ceremony, Edna was experiencing extreme challenges every day. Yet, she couldn't help but think about the future. Many things have changed from the original novel's story.

Nevertheless, the core storyline continued to unfold.

Among them, one of the biggest events that would happen in the future was undoubtedly the 'Dark Magic Corruption Incident' in the Seventh Tower.

But, even Edna didnt know how that event would unfold.

Maizen Tyren, who was planning to occupy the Seventh Tower, died much earlier than expected.

*But... the Dark Mages won't give up on it.*

The Dark Mages were causing continuous incidents in the magical society as if stating, We are still barbarians who only know how to rampage recklessly.

However, behind humans backs, they were like serpents who were quietly sneaking into the magical society, and cunningly proceeded with their plans to devour the magical society.

There was something in the Seventh Tower, which compelled the ants out of their hideout.

In order to claim it, Maizen Tyren gave up his identity and occupied the place.

Although Maizen died earlier than planned, the Dark Mages wouldnt give up the item.

They needed to prepare, but accessing the Seventh Tower was currently completely impossible.

It was not just a simple issue of the academy barring any access, but the tower itself was treated as mere rumors or legends.

So, even if someone were to shout, There's going to be a Dark Mage attack on the Seventh Tower!, no one would believe it and might even consider it an embellishment of the legend.

*But that's something for a bit later*

Recently, she had some fun in practical magic training, but she was physically tired, while her mind remained energetic.

Magical combat training.

Honestly, she had no confidence in those training initially.

How often would she have to fight in my life?

Surprisingly, she realized she had a talent for strategy and tactics.

While she might not be able to brawl with her fists, she found it quite easy to read the psychological gaps in the opponent, anticipate their moves, and come up with even more advanced strategies.

"Cough! I surrender!"

After restraining one of the students from Class A with solid vines and summoning three Light Spheres, she saw the sign of surrender.

Edna grinned, wiping off sweat. Though it wasn't exactly thrilling to fight against kids, winning still felt good.

Having easily secured victory, she glanced over at Baek Yu-Seol, who was dueling with another student from Class A in the corner.

**Scream!!**

"Crazy."

The approaching wave of power encompassed the entire field.

If one didn't have a shield made of iron, one couldn't possibly block it, but he swung his sword to cut it into half.

*Now hes going to openly reveal his combat prowess?*

Well, there was no reason to hide strength, especially since he hunted down Maizen alongside Mayuseong.

After all, what he was really hiding was not his 'ability' but his 'knowledge of the future.'

**Thud!!**

While lost in thought, the loud sound of something breaking caught Ednas attention, and she looked towards it.

There, a giant golden spear was thrust into the field.

"Wow..."

"Crazy, what's that?"

The sound of admiration from the students erupted here and there.

*'Golden Magic.'*

A peerless magical art with both attack and defense capabilities, a top-tier morale-boosting magic in the world.

In the original novel, it was Jeremy Skalbens unique bloodline magic that received the evaluation of 'the most expensive-looking magic.'

Although the derivatives of the magic would naturally disappear once the mana was depleted, it was impossible to detach the gold and sell it.

Nevertheless, due to its exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious appearance, it garnered an enormous fan base among the readers.

With the added characteristic of an [Artist's Soul], Jeremy Skalben used to do decorative art, and even adorned the golden magic with carvings and gemstones.

Casually and effortlessly, Jeremy defeated his opponent, brushed back his gold-like hair and unexpectedly locked eyes with Edna.

Seizing the moment, he waved his hand with a glimmer in his eyes.

*'Ugh!'*

Jeremy's greeting was so genuinely innocent that if Edna wouldn't have responded, she would feel like trash.

Edna attempted to turn her head away, but he approached her first.

"Edna, are you done already?"

"What is it? A love letter for your boyfriend?"

"I, I don't have a boyfriend! And it's, it's not a love letter either..."

"Is it a secret admirer? Or a potential romantic interest?"

"It's, it's something like that..."

"Oh~ Seems like things are getting interesting~"

In the Aether World, where smartphones weren't prevalent, love letters were common everyday items.

Their contents were quite mundane as well, just casual conversations without any poetic verses, so to speak.

However, even in ordinary conversations, secretly exchanging letters added a touch of mystery to teenage romance.

"Just give it to him. It's not like anyone will say anything."

Romance wasn't forbidden in Stella. From the start, there were many noble youths coming to Stella to find marriage partners, and even commoners were aiming for social advancement.

So, although going into the opposite sex's dormitories was outwardly prohibited, it was implicitly allowed to a certain extent for the sake of interaction if it was related to a romantic relationship.

The noble youths' marriage business was something even Stella, with its unique atmosphere, couldn't entirely prevent.

"Well, it's, um, embarrassing..."

"How did you usually handle this?"

"I asked a different friend to do it for me..."

"Did the other person accept it?"

"Uh, yeah? They, they accepted."

Ramilka responded strangely flustered.

Edna chuckled darkly, thinking that this kind of reaction was also due to embarrassment.

No matter how tired she was, listening to such romantic stories could be considered a source of joy in life.

"So, that's why..."

Ramilka hesitated and looked towards Edna, who was lying flat on her own bed.

"Um, could you... maybe deliver this instead?"

"What? Too lazy.

"P-please! It's a favor. If not you, then who?" Ramilka pleaded.

"Ask those guys.

Edna pointed at the friends gathered on the dorm floor, munching on food.

When she gestured towards the group of friends crowded around food on the dorm floor, Ramilka shook her head.

"Im sorry, I asked for too much..."

"Ugh, fine, fine. I got it."

Although they hadn't been particularly close, Edna felt a bit guilty about rejecting the young ones' innocent request.

Since the boys' dormitory wasn't too far away from the central hall, she decided to quickly throw on a robe over her pajamas and get going.

**[S-109]**

*Hmm, what's this? Isnt this the Class S dorm?*

Whoever it was, but trying to seduce the male students of the Class S.

She had thought of Ramilka as just an ordinary girl, but now she considered her to be quite capable as she knocked on the door of S-109.

"Um, who's there?"

** Creak!**

As the dormitory door opened, Jeremy with his golden hair revealed his face.

"Hey, hello, Edna.

He said with a grin, greeting her as if it were obvious.

Edna looked at the letter and then at Jeremy with a bewildered expression.

*Crazy, her secret crush was Jeremy?*

Well, Jeremy was practically an idol to the girls, so it made sense.

Given his personality, he probably received letters like this all the time as part of his image management.

"What's that? A letter for me?"

Jeremy asked as he tried to step outside.

Anticipating his annoying behaviour instinctively, she swiftly handed over the letter and turned away.

"No. My friend told me to give it to you. I'm leaving."

It was annoying to get involved for no reason.

*'Sigh, I'm stuck with extra classes.'*

She quickly turned on her heel with that thought and headed back to the dormitory.

"Hmmm..."

Jeremy looked at the letter handed to him by Edna and smiled strangely.

Things were going well according to plan from the first day, and his mood improved.

It was a shame she had left before he could say anything but it was still fine.

This should be enough evidence.

He quietly stepped out of the dormitory and said towards a corner, "It's okay for you to come out now."

"... Yes, sure."

A male student who had been hiding behind a potted plant came out, handing Jeremy a 'camera modification.'

It was an expensive item that captured high-quality footage of scenes discreetly.

On the camera's film... The side view of Edna opening the door and having a conversation with someone after coming to the boys' dormitory was captured very clearly.",