Chapter 256: The Game Of Love (3)

Chapter 256: The Game Of Love (3)

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Late evening.

The carriage that was carrying Theo and his group arrived at the main gate of the Elinia Academy.

They briefly disembarked from the carriage.

Stretching, Irene said, Hmm, shall we grab something to eat together before going in? Im hungry since we havent eaten anything.

Is there anywhere open? Alice asked.

Seria chuckled, Heh, at this hour... most places would have already taken their last orders, but I know a place. Its near the Department of Magic, not particularly delicious but decent enough to fill our stomachs.

Piel summed up the discussion, Then, let's head there. Instead of taking a public carriage, lets just keep using this one. Is everyone okay with that?

Everyone nodded, except for one.

Piel then turned to Theo, who hadnt nodded. Hey, aren't you coming?

No. Someone requested my help.

The woman who reached out to you yesterday?

Thats correct.

Irene asked with a meaningful tone, Whats it about?

A senior has asked for help with some ongoing research. Since the carriage is here, Ill head out now. Ah, Amy. No need to follow me. Go eat and then head to bed first. I might be late.

With those words, Theo looked at a carriage at the nearby station and quickly walked towards it.

A silence fell among those remaining as they watched Theos figure departing.

Piel broke the silence, Seems like dinner will have to wait, right?

The others nodded, especially Irene, whose expression turned determined.

Piel boarded the private carriage. Get on quickly, she urged.

The others followed suit.

Piel instructed the carriage driver, Sir, please follow that carriage. And try to be discreet.

Leave it to me, miss. Its been a while since Ive had the chance to show off my skills.

The driver, whose skills had been honed over generations in the great Chalon family, was renowned as one of the best on the continent.

Blending into the dim evening air, the carriage began to move, its movement powerful yet stealthy.

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Raei Translations

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After disembarking from the carriage, I made my way directly to the location Sonya had mentioned.

It was the building housing the principals office.

Sonyas lab is next to the principals office...

Knock, knock, knock.

Upon arrival, I knocked on the door.

Then, a loud crashing and banging noise erupted from inside.

The dagger at my waist, Nay, spoke,

-Hmm. I sense a massive mana presence inside. It doesnt seem to be a person, more like a mana stone.

I allowed Nay to continue speaking.

Nay's voice, recognizing me as the intended listener, wasnt audible to others.

-Is that so, Nay? Can you also determine how many people are inside?

-It appears theres only one person. The sound of footsteps is approaching.

As Nay had predicted, the door soon opened, revealing Sonya.

Her frizzy hair and round glasses painted her as the stereotype of a genius who becomes clumsy with daily tasks outside her expertise.

"Just, just a moment! I must document this!"

Sonya extracted a pen and paper from her pocket, hastily jotted down notes, then handed me another paper bearing a new formula.

"This time, could you try casting this spell?!"

"Understood."

This instance involved the 4th circle magic [Wind Barrier].

As before, upon my recital of the formula, the power engine in Sonya's hold glowed blue.

Simultaneously, a wind barrier materialized around my torso.

Sonya appeared disheartened.

"Hmm, it was meant to encase the entire body... It seems the casting of 4th circle magic remains incomplete."

Sonya feverishly scribbled more notes on the paper in her hands.

After attempting a few more spells, I realized 4th circle magic was indeed cast with instability, just as she had said.

Once the experiments concluded, Sonya offered a bow of gratitude.

"Thank you, Theo. I believe I now understand the root of the issue. I apologize for summoning you on your day off."

"It's no bother at all. If my assistance was beneficial, thats all that matters to me. Should you need further help, do not hesitate to reach out. I must be going now."

"Ye-Yes! I think I'll need your help again shortly. Once I perfect it, you'll be the first to receive it as a gift."

"It would be an honor."

I acknowledged Sonya with a nod and began to exit the room.

'Time is of the essence.'

With classes resuming tomorrow, I needed to eat and complete my routine training before retiring for the night.

My schedule was packed. It was a busy evening.

Then, Sonya presented me with two boxes.

"Oh, right. Although its a modest token of appreciation... Please accept this! Its a communication crystal. I had a few spares."

Upon opening the box she handed me, I found a communication crystal, identical to the one Piel and I possessed.

"Thank you, Senior. I will use it well."

"Uh-huh, thank you!"

As I was leaving Sonya's lab.

"...Huh."

A familiar face was there.

It was Principal Lunaplora.

Nay exclaimed in surprise.

Oh, what a tremendous amount of mana I feel. And the power of a mighty spirit as well.

I quickly greeted her.

"Hello, principal. It's an honor to see you like this."

"...Huh."

Yet, the Principal's reaction was peculiar.

She did not reciprocate my greeting, merely gazing at me with an empty stare. The usual cheerful yet crazy demeanor was absent; her eyes seemed void of any soul.

Suddenly, the Principal advanced towards me.

And then,

"Why have you come only now..."

She hugged me tightly.

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