Chapter 359: Chapter 359 Away to China.

Inside the room where the atmosphere was buzzing with supper, a symphony of chatter and laughter mixed together, picturing lively activities. Students lining up in distress, an enchanting scent wafted through the air and roused their appetite.Where many tables were filled, in the corner, three conspicuous students, all males, their faces loosened and brimming with joy; it had already been one and a half months they were doing the task together of cleaning the toilet, and this day marks the celebration for clearing their punishment.

Why is it one and a half months when it should be a month? In a second week, when they were cleaning as usual, the moment Leon tried to use his light magic, Lucy bypassed trying to monitor the punishment.

Abruptly, it created chaos, as Lucy was fuming, and Leon received the most hate from her. However, after discussing it with Soma in a whisper, Leon followed Soma's advice and acted spoiled to her, finally managing to reduce the punishment that should have been two to one and a half.

"Cheers for our hard work!".

Soma raised his water glass in front, which Leon followed with a smile on his face. Meanwhile, Lin Fan reluctantly placed their glass together before answering.

"Cheers!".

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The three of them took a sip to moisten their barren throat before diving into their own lunch. Soma ordered a menu that heavily leaned on meat, whereas Leon is a light eater, so he only had a couple of sandwiches; as for Lin Fan, he ordered his favorite dish, a Mapo Tofu with its crimson soup.

They ate the food voraciously, not minding the stares from the other students, for they witnessed another combination of famous students in the first year. Later, this sight had already become a common scene in the Canteen.

Soma, who is always accompanied by flowers in each hand, the same also happens to Leon, But Lin Fan, who is practically known as Lone Wolf, has now gathered around with the two of them, hence garnering much attention from others.

When the other shifted their gaze, they could see a group of conspicuous girls gathered around in the other corner, having a blast, with cheer and laughter, creating a scene in which a celestial fairy descends to have fun on mortal land.

After the three emptied their plates, Soma looked to the other two and then opened up the talk he had kept mentioning.

"So, have you decided on your winter holiday?".

"You always bring that up! Why are you so fixated on it? I can't understand it at all".

Lin Fan knitted his brows in wonder and glared at Soma, feeling his ears had turned rot after hearing the same question again and again. However, as much as he wanted to refute it, he already had a plan to visit his home country to cure his family. Lin Fan has already made his choice.

That leaves only Leon, who still can't figure out his plan. Leon gulps down the remaining water in the glass, then stares at the other two. His resolute face catches the two off guard, and their faces stiffen for impact.

"Actually, I still haven't decided on it".

"I see".

Soma was fixated on inviting the two to China to see how the plot was going, as Leon and Lucy's power was needed to solve it. First, Leon's power is used later in fighting a great enemy, and the way he loses something precious greatly enhances his mentality for further development in the story.

Lucy is the heroine who keeps following him. Her power is essential in curing Xiao Lian's mother and in giving blessing in a battle later that will engulf a third of the country caused by a single entity.

That is why Soma wants all of them together in the scene, not just to deepen their bond and become a great addition to their strength. It is also the first step for the story to be changed completely by the combination of a cheat-like Protagonist, a Genius Villain, and a Side Character who wants to keep things together.

All of that will create a trinity that would trampoline down every darn scenario the enemy or even heaven will send to them.

"Lin Fan, as a friend, why don't you ask Leon to come to your home country? With his light power, maybe Leon could help with your family matters."

Lin Fan flinched and gazed down. He was not upset by the mention of his family situation, but he was lost in his thoughts and replicated the event they had been through together, seeing the turbo progress Leon had shown, which was probably worth a shot.

"What is it? What is the matter?".

Leon flustered as he gazed at the two, feeling left behind by them. Lin Fan's head jerked, and his eyes widened as he heard something incomprehensible from Leon's mouth.

"You don't know my family situation?".

"Eh? What, is it bad? Your relationship with them I mean?".

Lin Fan's jaw dropped. He turned to his side and found Soma looking at him with a confident face as if saying, "Trust him; he is worth being trusted." Unknown, how could he receive those hidden messages? Lin Fan unconditionally briefed some of the details, but that became good bait.

"Is that so, I didn't know your family was like that".

"Yeah".

Silence descended upon the group as Leon facepalmed, covering his pale face, shocked to hear the situation. Soon, Leon inhaled deeply, and strong light began to gather in his charming blue eyes. He stared straight at Lin Fan.

"Lin Fan, are you willing to invite me to your place, to spend the holiday together. No, scratch that, I want to help you the best I can".

Leon's earnest plea and honest gaze stared right through Lin Fan's consciousness, making the iron mask he had been built crumble to pieces. This was not his first time receiving that kind of gaze, it was mainly Wang Jian who always tried to lend him a hand, but his pride had rejected it.

Lin Fan is muted; he feels suffocated after receiving so many earnest wishes from his classmates. His rigid body turned to the side and saw Soma nod his head solemnly.

"...Okay, then, let's go to my house, I will show you the place". Stay connected with M-V-L

"Great and thank you, Lin Fan".

"No…".

"...It should be my line, thank you". Lin Fan rolled back his tongue as he shook his head.

Soma saw everything happen with his own eyes, feeling fulfilled because his effort in trying to match them together had paid off. "All of those punishments and my silly little trick seem to be working". He gulped down the water in his glass, which was much more refreshing than the water he used to consume.

*****

Another week has passed since the talk between Soma and the two others. He is currently standing in an airport lane, waiting for the private Jet to come and pick him and his group up to visit his deceased mother's hometown.

This past week, the situation within class A was pretty much hectic with midterms. So, they spend their free time studying or training to avoid being left behind by others. Thanks to that, Soma and his group avoided the red marks, which prevented them from enjoying the holiday in full.

Hina, Xiao Lian, and Serafina are talking merrily behind him, which slightly makes him feel neglected. However, all of that is still within a grand plan they had built up in the past weeks, hidden from the person concerned's eyes.

After waiting for about ten minutes, A white steel bird flew in a straight line before slowing down, lowering its altitude, and showing away its three round talons. The private Jet glided through the black asphalt, following the white line; the pilot maneuvered the plane as it safely stopped in front of the groups, which beamed with excitement.

As the door opened, a figure, a shadow hidden from beneath before it, revealed its actual figure.

"It's been a while, Xiao Ma. How have you been?".