Chapter 107 I Love You

July 13, 2080

Monday, 9:00 AM.

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[Raven's POV]

Today is the day that me, Blake, Alec, Adelle, Eve, Aoi, and Curtis are gonna enter one of Lunar's private dungeon.

And currently, we're all in front of the [Eden] dormitory.

"Are you guys ready?"

I asked the others.

"I'm ready!"

"Me too!"

"Me three!"

Then Alec, Adelle, and Blake answered energetically.

-Kyuu!

Even Yuki who's top on my head answered in the same manner.

We'll be spending a week inside a dungeon.

And yes, Yuki is coming with us...

That's why I left her with Ruby, Levina, and Keara these past two days for them to have some time together before we depart.

"I think I'm ready too."

"I got everything I think I'll need."

"The same as me."

Anyway, this time, it was Aoi, Curtis, and Eve who answered.

So after double checking everything we're bringing, and seeing that we didn't forget anything.

We started heading to the location where the dungeon is.

***

Lunar have about 10,000 students overall.

Freshmen, sophomores, and tertiaries included.

And each grade level is divided in 36 sections!

Also, grade levels are divided in 3 places inside the academy.

Freshmen area is at the bottom left of the academy, sophomore area is at the bottom right, and tertiary area is at the top middle!

Forming a triangle pattern!

Every grade levels uses 5 buildings to accommodate every sections, and they're built near each other, forming a circular pattern.

And the dungeon we're going to enter is in the area of sophomores!

In the very middle of 5 sophomore buildings to be specific!

The buildings of the sophomores were intentionally built around the dungeon.

The dungeon was supposed to be only for them to use in the first place.

Also, only sophomore and tertiary students are allowed to enter Lunar's dungeons.

So currently, Me, Alec, and the others are getting a very special treatment from the academy by letting us access their private dungeons!

"Fuuu... I'm getting excited."

Then suddenly, I heard Blake mumbled behind me.

We're currently walking as our location isn't really that far away from [Eden], it's also our light exercise to wake up ourselves too before entering the dungeon.

Anyway, I glanced at Blake.

"Why are you excited?"

Then I asked him out of curiosity and boredom.

"That's because..."

Blake walked beside me.

"We'll be fighting as a team!"

Then he continued his words.

"..."

I just stared at him for a good couple of seconds before bringing my gaze back in front.

I immediately got annoyed at Blake's idiotic smile.

Then while looking ahead of me, I opened my mouth...

"I'm gonna be acting as a detachable force. I'll observe everything around me and act accordingly based on my examination."

"That's what we guys agreed on."

"So basically, I'm gonna be acting independently."

Then I calmly stated.

"Though, there will be times that we'll help each other and act as a team."

And Eve spoke right after my words faded.

"Right!"

And Blake agreed on her.

I looked at the 2 of them, and saw that the others are looking at me too.

(Except Curtis.)

[She have a point.]

I also heard Sariel said that in my head.

After that, I shrugged my shoulders.

"I know that too."

Then I replied to Eve and Sariel.

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Because [Eden] is built in the center of the academy with the headmaster's office and the other important structures...

We can travel to different parts of the academy using only a short amount of time.

And so, we reached the sophomores area not long.

There's nothing eventful that happened on our way here, we just talked to each other and planned things out more thoroughly.

Also, just like as usual, our group received a lot of attention from the students and staffs.

'Lillen officially announced us as new members of the student council yesterday so people have been looking at us more intensely today.'

I thought.

[And the article about you hasn't died yet.]

And Sariel added.

'Yeah, that one too...'

'Well, whatever, as long as everything's good then I'm good.'

I stated in my head, then I shrugged my shoulders.

And after that...

"Let's go see the dungeon."

Eve spoke, she seems a bit excited for some reason.

And Before we could even reply to her, she's already walking toward where the dungeon is.

Eve is ignoring all of the gazes she's receiving from the sophomores and staffs around.

And seeing her like that, I also did the same thing and followed her.

"Eve, wait for me!"

"And me!"

"And me too!"

"And me three!"

"Guys, shut up."

I heard Curtis, Alec, Adelle, Blake and Aoi behind me.

But I know they'll follow us, so I didn't stop my steps.

...

And when me and the others reached the dungeon's entrance.

"!"

We were all suprised to see a familiar person standing near it!

So with a complicated expression on my face.

"Keara."

I called out to that person.

"Oh, you're here."

And at my call, Keara looked at me and spoke with a bright smile.

-'I'm here too!'

Then I also heard Levina's voice inside my head!

I looked at the Alec and the others.

"Erm... I'm just gonna talk to her for a while."

Then I muttered.

And before they could even say anything...

Swoosh-

I was already in front of Keara.

"Why are you guys here, is something wrong?"

I asked Keara and Levina in a barely audible voice.

I also made my tone soft as much as possible.

Then after that, Keara shook her head.

"No, everything is alright."

She answered.

-'Yep, everything's okay!'

And Levina answered too.

"Then...?"

I asked again.

And this time, Keara's smile became even more dazzling!

"We just came to see you off."

Then she stated.

"Unfortunately though, Ruby can't come because she's busy at work."

Keara added with a dissapointed expression on her face.

And after hearing her words, the corners of my lips rose.

Forming a smile on my face.

"Thanks."

I said to Keara and Levina.

"Also, say to Ruby that she should take care of herself... And I'll see her later."

Then I added.

"Okay, got it!"

Keara replied to me, she still have this beautiful smile on her face.

And it's making me want to kiss her.

But it's pretty awkward to do so as Alec and the others are looking at us.

Not just them, there are also some students and staffs around, observing us as well...

So instead, I took Keara's right hand.

"?"

Keara just looked at me and she slightly tilted her head innocently.

'Cute.'

I thought.

Chu-

Then I kissed the back of her hand.

"!"

And that's when Keara's expression changed, her eyes widened and her face became reddish.

"Take care, I'll come back as soon as possible."

I said to Keara, wearing the warmest smile I can muster.

"O-okay!"

Keara was flustered, so she stuttered her words.

'She's really freaking cute.'

I thought.

-'Not fair, me too!'

And it was then, I suddenly heard Levina's voice inside my head!

Zwoom-

"Eh?"

And before I could even reply to her, I saw a bluish light came out from the right sleeve of Keara's dress!

I'm still holding Keara's hand, so the bluish light easily reached my hand!

The light crept up on my right arm, then it climbed on my face!

And after that...

Chu-

I suddenly felt a kiss on my right cheek!

Zwoom-

And the bluish light came back to Keara's dress right after!

It all happened in a second that I wasn't even able to respond!

-'Ehehehe.'

Then I heard Levina giggling inside of my head!

"..."

I became silent for a while.

I looked around.

And after confirming that no one noticed Levina, except for Keara.

"Haaa..."

I let out a relieved sigh.

'Don't do that again in front of many people.'

I telepathically said to Levina.

-'Then how about when we're alone together?'

And I only received a sly reply.

'Just don't do it in front of people that we can't trust.'

I stated.

-'Okay!'

And Levina energetically replied back.

Then after that, I looked at Keara.

"I better get going."

I said.

And Keara became a bit sad after hearing my words.

But nevertheless, she smiled at me.

"Okay, I'll wait for you."

Keara muttered.

And with a gloomy smile on my face, I let go of Keara's hand.

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Then I hugged her.

So tight that we can feel each other's warmth.

Keara was surprised, but after a while...

She hugged me back.

Keara is small compared to me, her face is buried on my chest.

And her head is under my chin, so I can clearly smell her sweer scent.

I lowered my head, till my lips touched Keara's hair.

Then after that...

"I love you."

I gently whispered to Keara.

"Keara..."

"I turned out liking you a lot..."

I declared.

"More than I originally planned."

Then I added.

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[Drei05]: Have some sweet dessert before the hot main course ;3