Chapter 104: Vajra Ascent (3)

Chapter 104: Vajra Ascent (3)

Yiruki, who had been lying on the table, spoke up.

Did you actually do something about it? Just yesterday, you were saying youd go after them and beat them up.

Amy had no energy to get angry. Yiruki probably felt the same. After a week of relentless stress, even moving a finger felt like too much effort.

Amy, resting her chin on the bed, said,

Seeing how things have turned out, I understand now. But there are still people fighting for Shirone.

Nade, watching the sit-in through the window, interjected.

But our side is mostly low or high classes. On the other hand, most of those protesting are advanced class students. If they really attack, we wont be able to stop them.

Sharelle said,

But for now, we should be okay. We have the teachers on our side. Headmaster Alpheas, Teacher Siena, and Teacher Ethella are with us.

Thats because you dont know, senior. Those people... their actions have been suspicious since yesterday.

Huh? What do you mean?

Sharelle turned to Nade for an answer, but it was Yiruki who responded.

It seems a few are missing. Amyra and Fermis absence is especially strange. At least one of them should be there to incite the crowd.

Amy, irritated, shouted,

Hey! Why do you speak formally to Sharelle but keep using informal language with me?

Yiruki turned away, uninterested. He had no particular reason. He simply thought of Amy as a friend, being Shirones girlfriend.

The infirmary door opened, and Alpheas entered with Siena and Ethella. The teachers faces were increasingly worn due to the persistence of the student council.

Youve been through a lot. How is Shirone?

As you can see... no change.

That's unfortunate, but it cant be helped.

Even Alpheas now harbored doubts. A week had passed. If some absolute being claimed Shirone would come back to life, he could wait a year, even ten. But no one could prove Shirone would return, which was the problem. It was a fight against time.

Ill cast a spell on Shirone.

Amy and Sharelle made way. Alpheas placed his hand on Shirones chest and cast a slow spell, a preservation treatment that wouldnt harm the body.

After finishing, Alpheas stepped back. Now Shirone could last another day.

But for how long? Teachers were silently watching, but over time, voices of dissatisfaction would inevitably rise.

Siena gazed at Shirone, then gently stroked his head. It was unfair and regrettable. A promising mage like him ending up like this before blooming.

That's why I said I should have stopped it.

Watching Amyras conflicted demeanor, Fermi was displeased. If things continued like this, the plan could fall apart. He decided to step in.

"So, we cant find a middle ground after all. Then we have no choice but to use our last resort."

Siena looked at Fermi with a displeased expression. In her four years of teaching, she had never encountered a student like him. Talented, yet more skilled in hiding it.

He reveled in controlling situations with deception and lies. Though this might be a necessary skill for a mage, it wasnt a quality a student should possess.

"Pfft, file the complaint or dont, it's your choice. Youll be the ones to regret it in the end."

"Fine, let's do that! First, we'll recover Shirones body and proceed with the lawsuit! Let's go! Well rescue Shirone with our strength!"

Fermi led the advanced class students toward the infirmary. No one could stop the crowd, now caught in mob psychology.

"Carry out Shirones funeral! File charges against the teachers! The academy belongs to students, not teachers!"

"Wait! Dont do this!"

Maria, among other students supporting Shirone, stepped in. However, they couldnt prevent the path from opening. Fermis side was mostly advanced class students, revered as seniors. If they resorted to force, numerical advantage meant nothing.

"Isnt this too much? Youre making a big deal over a dead student. What does protecting him mean to you?"

"Shirone isnt dead."

Nade, with tears in his eyes, said fiercely,

"What do you know? What can you say about Shirone?"

Even though she was feeling pity for Nade, Amyra couldnt change her stance.

"If you want a physical confrontation, I wont stand still. I'll subdue you before the students get hurt."

Amyra stepped back, gathering energy into her fists. White clouds billowed around her, the Cloud Magic from the weather series. It had a very good affinity with electricity. At Amyras level, she could even charge the clouds with Nades electricity and counterattack.

Why do people make irresponsible decisions without thinking about the consequences?

Yiruki emerged from the entrance. Nade frowned. What was he here for now? But Yiruki stopped not beside Amyra, but next to Nade.

What? Dont interfere. This is my fight.

But from now on, it's also my fight.

Werent you on their side?

Nades tone was brusque. Although there was no lingering resentment between friends, Yiruki, who believed Shirone was dead, had no reason to get involved in this battle.

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