Chapter 352: Chapter 352 Festival Second Day.

After hearing what Roland had in mind, Serafina decided to head back to her manor instead of living in the dormitory. Earlier in the day, when she had a talk with Roand, Serafina asked him to give her permission to do it.The reason Serafina decided to return to her living place is because of work, which has a slight problem. Luckily, with her arrival and good enough negotiation skills, she managed to get hold of what she needed.

Alone in her room, sitting on a lone sofa, while casting her gaze outside toward the window. Night had come enveloping the sky, and a glimmering light of a Milky Way presented itself painted the black canvas.

The room where she stayed was gloomy with its dim light; Serafina sighed, wallowing in her lonely heart because of the absence of her partner and friend.

Feeling bored, she sat up and raised up the gown that covered her bare shoulder from the stinging cold wind of the night before she left the room and randomly ventured into the annoyingly long corridor, which had no soul in it.

Each step she took slowly, pondering what she should do to spend her night.

"My lady!?".

A shocked voice echoed within the corridor, and she shifted her gaze away only to find Violet, still wearing her office uniform, walking from another room.

"Violet? Are you still working?".

"No, It is just over and I have something to discuss with you beforehand".

Serafina tilted her head, not anticipating this kind of development from Violet. Usually, she was a dependable woman, and Serafina had given her full authority to decide anything regarding her own work.

However, here she was feeling troubled and asked Serafina for suggestions. It seemed it was worth to kill her free time.

"What is it?".

"It was this!".

Violet took out something from her storage ring and appeared in a transparent case like a cube, inside a grey ball-like object devoid of any sign of life, piquing her interest. The thing inside looked familiar from Serafina's eyes, but she deemed it impossible because of its shape.

To confirm something, Serafina summoned her monocle glass, an appraisal item with Legendary grade attached to it. She shielded her right eye and looked toward the object in the case before her eyes bloated in surprise.

"This? Where did you find it?".

"It was not too long ago when we raided the building, which conducted that horrendous experiment".

"I see".

Once again, Serafina observed the item closely and read the description shown before her eye. Caught in a dilemma, she straightened her spine and tubbed her chin.

The thing within the case was something she couldn't decide solely based on her own; besides, she still vividly remembered when Soma had asked her to search the building and found this as a result.

"Do you mind if I take it from here?".

However, no matter how absurd the thing is, she must inform the person to discuss it together.

"Yes, I don't mind, thank you, Mylady". Continue reading on M V L

"Hm, Hand it to me!".

As soon as she receives the case in hand, her hands almost fall off because of its unimaginable mass. She grits her teeth and soon stores the case inside her storage ring.

"Mylady, are you alright?".

Violet began to sweat; her heart sank, feeling guilty. She didn't consider her boss's physical strength at all when she gave the case.

"Ah, I'm okay. Don't worry about it! Fuu, You can rest now!".

Serafina brushed apart Violet's worry and hurriedly ordered her to leave her side.

"Understood, pardon the intrusion!".

Slowly, as the silhouette of her secretary was long gone after turning on a corridor, Serafina turned her back and walked toward her own room.

"Haa, let's just sleep for tonight! There is still much work tomorrow".

*****

The second day of the festival was welcomed by a bustling crowd that seemed to have increased compared to yesterday. Many stall people were filled with enthusiasm and promoted their sales with vigor. That's not all; a crackle sound from fireworks liven up the atmosphere within the Academy.

Soma walked leisurely, holding Xiao Lian's hand, zig-zagged through the stream of people. Their purpose is to find an empty lot for them to enjoy the food they just bought from the other stall.

Despite already having a chance yesterday, Xiao Lian still expresses her joy when dealing with food.

It was stifling, but at the same time, because of the magical atmosphere brought by the name festival, everyone was more than willing to be trapped in these crowds. Luckily, the season is approaching its cold time, but leaving that aside. The light from the sun and the suffocated feeling of the place make people sweat, except the awakeners.

After following the stream, Soma's eyes brightened as he caught some empty spot within the field under a lustrous tree cast enough shade for the two to take shelter.

"Xiao Lian, this way!".

"Mm, Soma!?".

Xiao Lian, feeling a sudden pull from her hand, shifted her steps as they pushed through a narrow passage between a stall before finding themselves, standing on a vast field with many students sprawling their bodies, catching their breath.

Finally, after they arrived, Soma began to sit under the canopy, followed by Xiao Lian. As they sat below the tree, it welcomed them with silent laughter from the rustling leaves and a soft breeze that gave some tranquil side despite the crowds.

The two began to take out the food they had bought earlier, and coincidentally, as the two of them were big eaters, many food and drinks were served in front of them. Its enticing aroma, sizzling hot, and steam still comes out, letting droll almost slip from their mouth.

"Lets dig in!".

"Mm".

Both clapped their palms before indulging themselves in the feast they bought. Like a starved beast, Soma and Xiao Lian devour the food swiftly as it dwindles one by one, leaving only its pack.

While they were eating, Soma glanced to his side and found Xiao Lian, her eyes squinting upward, feeling pleased by the situation she was in.

Today, the girls decide to let Xiao Lian have the second day, which she spends together with Soma. He had no recollection of when the girls had time to discuss it with themselves. But Soma had no qualms over it, for as long as they were close to each other, living their life to the fullest, that was more than enough.

All of a sudden, her phone vibrated, which alarmed him. He thought it was time for them to enter the noon shift for the stall. However, according to his prior guess, it was a message from Xiao Rui asking about his condition.

Soma's lips lifted upward, and he operated his phone skillfully, tapping the screen swiftly using his thumbs. Then, a flash of inspiration invaded his mind. Soma opened a camera app and set it into the front view.

"Xiao Lian, look here!".

Xiao Lian's head jolted to the side, but after she saw the reflection of her figure and Soma on the phone, she lifted a peace sign with a full mouth and food in her hand, giving Soma a hard time holding his grin.

After the shutter sound resonated, Xiao Lian closed her distance and rested her chin on Soma's shoulder, intrigued by the sudden photo he had taken. Upon seeing the name on the messaging app, her eyes blinked and narrowed happily.

"Aunt".

"Yeah".

A moment later, his phone vibrated once more, but instead of a message, it was a request for a 'Video Call,' Xiao Lian rashly gulped the food in her mouth, and Soma slid his finger to receive the call. Sёarch* The NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Then, facing them, Xiao Rui, wearing her working suit, smiling as she gives the two her greetings.

{It's been a while, both of you?}

"It's been a while, Aunt".

"Mm, It's been a while".

{How was the Academy recently?}

The three began to share their story after parting away that day. There is not much story to share, but because of the mutual happiness they shared, the conversation flowed harmoniously.

Then, out of nowhere, Xiao Lian, who finished her food with her agile and nimble body, slipped from his side, taking space between his feet by forcing it open before sitting before him, letting her back, leaning to his front.

Xiao Rui's body flinched, seeing it before her face loosened, showing her meaningful grin before she covered it with her palm.

{...Oh, Xiao Lian, you are so brave!}

"Aunt!".

Seems oblivious to what her aunt means by that, Xiao Lian raises her hand enthusiastically, trying to gain her aunt's attention.

"Can we invite Soma to our house in the new year to celebrate our annual anniversary?".

Soma's body stiffened upon hearing those terms because he understood what the event was and what would happen to it.

{Sure, of course. You can also invite the other girls. I also want to say my thanks to everyone who is taking care of you there}

"Mm, thank you, Aunt".

Xiao Lian shifted her torso as she glanced at Soma; their face was close to each other as he lard red eyes sucking him in. Soma nodded his head, feeling full affection toward her adorable act.

"Of course I will".

"Besides, not that I have to save Xiao Lian's mother from her curse, and there we will face one of the seven subordinates of the Demon Lord... I must prepare myself!". Soma muttered to himself as he unconsciously wrapped one of his hands around Xiao Lian's waist.

"Mm, good, I'm happy. Thank you Aunt and Soma".

Then, the three of them resumed their conversation until Xiao Lian got a call, and it was time for the two to fill the noon shift.

{See you later, both of you!}

"See you later, Aunt!".

"Mm, See you later!".