Chapter 343: Watch out!

Chapter 343: Watch out!

Chapter 343: Watch out!

In the swaying train, Ethan was busy typing out a list of things Lila needed to keep in mind after school, as she was currently in control of his body.

During this time, he could feel countless eyes on him. Just standing there was enough to attract attention, but he had expected this and didn’t really care. After all, the body he was using wasn’t bad-looking, and he was used to people staring.

Lila, on the other hand, wasn’t handling it as well. For her, this was an incredibly stressful situation.

Her initial enthusiasm had vanished the moment they stepped outside, and she was mentally screaming for a way out.

So, while Ethan was typing out the list, he was also sending her motivational messages through their chat app, trying to give her a pep talk and keep her going.

When the train finally reached the station, the number of students wearing Westbrook Academy uniforms increased significantly.

All Ethan had to do was follow the crowd, and he’d find his way to the academy.

Once he left the station, he put his phone away. Lila had managed to make it to school, thanks to his encouragement, so there wasn’t much need for further communication at the moment.

If she ran into any real trouble, she could always reach out to him later.

As he walked toward Westbrook Academy, Ethan noticed many students carrying all sorts of gear. Some had musical instruments, others were lugging basketballs, and a few even had bamboo swords slung over their shoulders.

This school wasn’t just focused on academics or the arts—it excelled in every area, achieving a level of well-rounded development that was rare.

For example, the annual National Youth Open Martial Arts Tournament not only attracted the best high school fighters from across the country but also featured live performances by some of the top high school bands.

It was practically the pinnacle of high school life.

This world was a bit strange like that, but Ethan had long since gotten used to it.

As he walked, he could hear the whispers of students around him, along with the occasional glance in his direction.

They seemed to be wondering if he was a transfer student at Westbrook Academy.

After all, Lila’s current appearance was striking. If anyone had seen her before, they’d definitely remember, but none of the students seemed to recognize her.

Ethan, on the other hand, had no idea if any of these students were Lila’s classmates. He was completely unfamiliar with the environment.

But even if they were, Lila’s body hadn’t interacted with them before, so there was no need for him to greet anyone. That saved him a lot of trouble.

As he thought about this, he focused more on the body he was in.

It felt a bit heavy to him, just like how Lila had struggled with his body earlier and ended up tripping over nothing. He wasn’t fully used to it yet, so he spent the walk getting a better feel for its limits and capabilities, trying to gain full control.

As they did, they applauded the heroic act of the girl who had saved the day. Someone had even recorded the whole thing, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the video ended up online later.

Once it was clear that both of them were okay, the crowd of students gradually dispersed.

After the incident, the truck driver came rushing over, flustered and full of apologies.

Though the girl had just experienced a life-threatening situation, she remained composed, her face only slightly pale. She handled the conversation with the driver calmly and rationally.

As for what they discussed, Ethan didn’t catch a single word. He just stood quietly to the side, his attention entirely focused on the girl he had just saved.

There was something familiar about her.

The long blue hair, the twin-tails draped over her shoulders, the amber eyes, and her striking appearance.

If he wasn’t mistaken, this was Vanessa.

Ethan’s heart skipped a beat as he recognized her.

In his memory, Vanessa had already committed suicide.

By the time their conversation wrapped up, Vanessa had seemingly come to some sort of agreement with the driver, acknowledging that she was partly at fault. With that, the matter was resolved rather quickly.

Afterward, Vanessa turned to face her rescuer. When she saw Ethan’s face, her eyes widened slightly in surprise, but she quickly lowered her head and bowed deeply in gratitude.

Ethan accepted her thanks without hesitation.

After all, if he hadn’t saved Vanessa, he didn’t even want to imagine how tragic the situation could have turned out.

Still, he couldn’t shake his concern. This world wasn’t the one he originally knew, so he asked Vanessa a serious question.

“Just to be sure... you’re not thinking about doing anything drastic, right?”

Vanessa froze for a moment, then quickly realized that he must have misunderstood, thinking she was trying to end her life. She shook her head vigorously in denial.

“No, no, no! I’ve never had thoughts like that. This was just an accident, really! There was a reason for it!”

“Good,” Ethan sighed in relief, then smiled at her. “But next time, don’t zone out like that. You’ve got to pay attention to the traffic lights when you cross the street.”

Vanessa blushed slightly, feeling like she was being scolded like a little kid.

But she couldn’t argue with him, so she just nodded shyly.

“I... I understand.”