Chapter 29

Chapter 29

Midnight.

Danyas dorm.

Her room appeared quite spacious, but the small bed was to blame.

A small but soft bed.

Danyas eyes, wrapped up like a burrito in her blankets, were darting around restlessly.

Many things from the combat training passed through her mind.

Soldiers with bomb head skulls.

Pierced dungeons.

The Blackening of students.

There were indeed many events.

But what she couldnt forget in her mind, rather than those significant events, was Ian Blackangers expression.

Lina, surrounded by professors, receiving praise.

Ians eyes watching that scene, they were like as if they contained the endless depths of a dark, unfathomable water, deep and dark, like an endless sea.

What could he have been thinking

Even after tossing and turning in bed several times, she couldnt guess why Ian had that expression.

But she had a vague feeling.

Did Lina really attack Ian?

The first flames shot at Ian.

Wasnt it intentional, not a mistake? she thought.

It was purely speculation because she hadnt seen it herself. And she was afraid of turning Lina, who was loved by everyone, into an enemy.

I should tell him what I saw, right?

It was the right thing to do.

If Danya trusted Ian, that is.

I trust him

Danya buried her face in her tail.

Beastkin feared trust.

To be more precise, they avoided trusting other races.

To borrow the words of the adults, it was no different from putting a noose around your own neck and handing the handle to someone else. Thats why the first education they received as children was not to trust other races thoughtlessly.

It wasnt excessive caution because Beastkin were tamed.

To be tamed. Danya had only recently understood the meaning of that word.

If there was a class at 9 that she was going to meet you for, she was excited from 8.

When she looked at the water full of bubbles for washing dishes, for some reason, you came to her mind.

No, its not the last time.

Anyway.

Danya thought that being tamed meant something like that.

People shouldnt be trusted.

No matter how many times she vowed like that

Danya felt like Ian, whom she saw today, needed it.

With endlessly deep and empty eyes, he looked at Lina, surrounded by people.

Someone believes in you.

But if I say I believe

Just saying it might make her truly believe. That was frightening. Of course, she believed to some extent even now, but for some reason, it felt like if she said it, she couldnt turn back.

Oh, really. Why is it so difficult?

Danya buried her face in her pillow.

Tsk, tsk.

Her breath was quickly stifled.

This wont do.

Danya got up from her bed.

She intended to go for a walk.

Ian was concentrating on his class as usual.

The setting was the practice room for basic magic.

Today, well try a practical exercise on elemental compatibility. Lina Rosewell, a student of the fire element, please come forward.

Lina walked forward, receiving cheers from those around her.

Now, then, what element can stop fire? Water? Yes. No, thats not correct. When water and fire meet, they produce steam. Its a mutual interaction. So, who can show us what element can stop fire? Ian, an Earth element mage, please give a demonstration. Come forward, Ian Blackangers.

Ah.

Whats with this chaotic turn of events?

Ian got up from his seat and was led to the front of the classroom.

It was a space set up for a simple magic demonstration.

He stood facing Lina Rosewell.

Her smiling expression changed instantly. It was a full-fledged murderous expression.

However, even with that expression on Linas face, everyone was still smiling.

As expected of Lina!

Scold Pongpong for us!

Whats with these reactions?

Is this allowed because shes the heroine?

Its definitely not at this level right now.

Lina Rosewell was a persistent-type heroine.

If you trained her well, she would guarantee remarkable performance in the later stages. But she was already showing tremendous strength this early.

And only when she was attacking Ian himself.

Its unbelievable.

However, he had a hunch

The reason she became stronger.

If he were to confront her in the scenario that would follow

Rustle.

What broke his contemplation was the sound of leaves being rustled.

In the distance, the bushes shook.

The surroundings were pitch dark.

No wind was blowing.

There shouldnt be a reason for them to rustle.

Maybe a squirrel passed by.

Rustle, rustle.

But this squirrel seemed to be moving somewhat excessively.

It might be a rabbit or something.

Lichten was a reasonably sized city.

There couldnt be monsters in the middle of the city.

But for some reason, it seemed to be approaching in this direction.

Sssss! Sssss!

Wait, why was it coming this way?

Ugh!

As Ian raised his staff to swing it, suddenly, a loud scream erupted.

Kyaaaaah!

A figure jumped up from the other side.

Simultaneously, screams burst out.

Uwaaaah!

Kyaaaah!

After exchanging screams once each, both of them calmed down.

If the other person had ill intentions, they wouldnt have screamed like that.

Though their paths were different, they reached the same conclusion.

Ian blinked for a moment.

His vision slowly cleared.

The face was familiar.

Danya?

Why did you suddenly scream like that! You startled me!

Why are you here at this hour?

Me? Of course! Uh, well, I was exercising

At this hour?

Ian gave her a suspicious look, and Danya jumped in surprise.

I couldnt sleep!

Well, considering she had almost been killed and a fellow student had been blackened, it wasnt surprising that she was up. Ian himself had woken up from a similar dream.

Ian shrugged and sat on a log.

Danya quietly stared in his direction.

You should sit down too.

Ian patted the space next to him.

There was plenty of room for both of them to sit on the log.

Danya, who had been standing still, took a deep breath and approached, treading carefully like a cat approaching a person for the first time.

Who would eat you?

Its not like that!

Danya, after adjusting her position to sit next to Ian, maintained a bit of distance but didnt move her seat again.

Their clothes lightly brushed against each other.

Danya flinched a little, but didnt bother to move again.

The moonlight illuminated her side perfectly, revealing the contemplative expression on Danyas face.

Her lips seemed to be hesitating, hinting at some inner turmoil.

After giving her a moment to gather her thoughts, Ian inquired.

Why?

She glanced up at him for a moment, then hung her head. Ian wondered what she wanted to say, but there had to be a reason shed come out here at this time of night.

With a resolute clench of her fist, Danya lifted her head slightly.

-Tremble

And her lips, which had been trembling earlier, finally opened.

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