Chapter 139 Try Not To Get Killed

"I'll be damned." Lank walked into the classroom after he had seen Nix and Lumina go in as well.

"You can say that again." Lumina was quick to agree with his words. There were a lot of things that had gone on while they were absent.

"Look over there." Lank pointed at a corner of the class which had blood stains and a part of a table ruined.

"What happened here?" Nix questioned, suddenly curious about the bloodstains. It was obvious there was a fight that had not ended well.

What was much more suspicious was the fact that no one knew of what transpired.

"That's for Mr. Gaviel to explain," Lumina replied through gritted teeth.

Making a U-turn, she stormed her way back to the infirmary ready to jolt their teacher awake. "Academy rules or not, I've had enough of this confusion."

"Here we go again!" Lank rolled his eyes, letting out a sigh of displeasure at the distance they would have to cover by going back.

"Nix?" Lank called on him. He was fixated on a spot and not responding.

Looking over his shoulder, he waved his hands to them, "you go without me, I need to take care of something."

Reluctant to leave, Lumina stared at him. "We wouldn't leave until you come along."

Shaking his head, he refused those words, there was an odd feeling he was getting. If this persisted, they might end up being in a serious situation, one he wasn't so sure he could go all out if they were present.

"Leave!" He hissed, his eyes searching the area quickly.

"Maybe we should go." Lank pulled on Lumina's arm.

He had learned the hard way to question Nix's motives. It was best to wait and see what was the result of such decisions.

Deep down, this was the only way in which he could return to be at Gia's side. She was currently the only person that felt sane to him.

The person who he calls friend, and the pretty devil were all crazy in their own right.

"Fine," Lumina said, her voice dropped in disappointment.

Scrunching her nose, she raised her chin and scoffed.

Lank had wanted to follow Lumina immediately, but paused and spoke about his concerns.

"Whatever it is that you're going to do, given that it's you, we're talking about." Lank facepalmed. "Try not to get killed."

"Is there ever a time that's ever an option?" Nix chuckled, "care more about getting the right information and keeping them all safe while at it."

"What about you?" Lank asked, worried about the outcome of whatever was about to her face. "I could say to you, I'm not as weak as you think of me."

[Gift: Fire in effect]

"I would never doubt your capabilities, but right now isn't the time for some chitchat,"

He made a ring of fire at the sound of an incoming threat.

"Now go!" He yelled in a matter of urgency.

With a final nod of understanding, Lank closed the door and made his way toward the infirmary.

'He's going to be safe, I know it!' Lank thought as he ran at his top speed to catch up with Lumina.

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Clenching his fists and releasing them, Nix prepares for the worst that could happen. The aura he detected was greatly different from what he assumed it would be.

Whoever or whatever it was, it wasn't like anything he had faced.

"Come out," Nix turned to his right and faced the wall and out the window. "I know you're there."

Shooting a fireball in that direction, the person deactivated the ability and made herself visible.

Her lips pursed in a smirk at his ability to detect her presence.

Clap!

Clap!

"Bravo, fire ranker." Her angelic voice broke the tension in the air.

Nix's hands clenched and his teeth gritted to her words.

"It's Nix, stupid!" He snapped, irritated by the vague reference.

She let out a gasp and placed her hand on her chest and pretended to be hurt by his words.

She pushed back a strand of her gray wavy hair behind her ear.

She wears a long-sleeved bodysuit, hugging tightly to her well-defined curves. The bodysuit had a heart-shaped opening on her chest, giving ample visual of her firm cleavage. Black ankle-strap sandals wrap her long slender legs in black fishnet stockings.

"I hope you love stupid, cause I could be one if you'd like." She took a step forward, walking in a catlike motion.

Bringing her hands together, she used to push up her bust.

Nix hissed in irritation at what was playing before him. "I advise you to stop what you're doing and tell me why you are here."

"At least have some fun." She said with a pout. Biting on her bottom lip.

Wary about his surroundings, his eyes searched around for possible clues on what might have prompted the arrival of this strange lady.

Smiling, Nix shook his head. "I would have more fun if you join me in doing some chores,"

Looking over towards the broken desk, "would you like to clean up the blood with your body, maybe?"

She tilted her head in confusion at his possible words. "If that pleases you."

Internally facepalming, Nix felt the urge to strangle this strange lady. She was getting on his nerves, even more than Ayanami.

"Where are my manners?" The lady brushed her bodysuit, her hands trailing down her curves seductively. Her eyes locked on Nix, gauging his response to what she was doing.

"I'm Aer." She said slowly, letting the words roll off her tongue.

'Gift or magic?' Nix wondered, trying to gauge her ability from what he had seen.

She had the ability to be invisible, but what could be the form? Why was her aura on a dangerous level, even for him?

The thought of that made his skin crawl. This was a grim reminder that he needed to level up faster and gain more experience.

"Do I look so desirable to you that you stare at me so well?" Aer said with a smirk, throwing a kiss his way.