[Head Base of the Three Gods Church]
[Kandam Continent]
"Urgh."
I let out a soft groan as I was jolted awake from my sleep.
Blinking my eyes, I stared blankly at the ceiling for a long second.
It was an unfamiliar ceiling… yet familiar as I have been seeing it for the last two months.
Turning my head to my side, I found the place empty.
'….Where did she go?'
I wondered, pushing myself up from the bed.
Wearing nothing but shorts, I began to walk out of the room into the hallway of the mansion.
The sa one that I got after dealing with the Church's problem.
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Inna's voice echoed in my head, which made smile gently.
"Morning."
I spoke softly as I kept on walking.
The hallway was quiet, only the faint creaks of the old wooden floor following my steps.
Soft rays of morning light slipped through the tall windows, painting the walls in gold.
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'Yeah,' I replied, watching her move. 'Much better than when she burned water.'
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I smiled faintly.
Nyria noticed and frowned. "You're thinking sothing rude again, aren't you?"
"Maybe."
She sighed, pretending to be annoyed. "Get ready, you are going to be late again."
"…Yeah." I mumbled, stretching my body. "I should."
Before going to the bathroom, I hugged her gently from behind.
Her response was imdiate as she leaned her body on , closing her eyes.
I remained like that for a long while before I gently let go.
She turned her head slightly, her voice soft. "I needed that."
I smiled before I turned around. "So do I."
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'Jealous?'
[], Inna's tone dripped with sarcasm. []
After a quick shower, I dried off and put on a plain dress.
My hair was still damp when I returned to the kitchen.
Nyria was already setting the table. "You're fast," she said without looking up.
"I had motivation," I replied, sitting down.
She placed the plate in front of —a neatly fried fish with warm bread on the side.
She then took out a spoonful of fish and placed it close to my mouth.
"Not bad." I mumbled after taking the first bite.
Her cooking had improved.
Her eyes sparkled a little. "Here, take another one."
I have been eating from her hand for almost a month.
Though she was uncomfortable at the start, I am glad I requested it.
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'….I am not going to deny that.'
As I finished the al and had the water, Nyria sat opposite , resting her chin on her hand.
I stood up, pushing the chair back. "I'll be back before noon."
She got up and walked closer, holding out her hand to fix my collar.
I leaned slightly so she could reach.
I looked down at her golden eyes, unable to find words for a second.
She smiled faintly, stepping back. "Go, you are going to be late."
As I walked toward the front door, Nyria's voice followed softly—
"Be careful, Himl."
"I always am."
The heavy wooden door creaked open, letting in the pale morning light.
I floated in the air as soon as I got out of the mansion.
With one glance, I made sure that the place was safe before I moved forward.
It only took a few seconds to reach the teleportation portal that would lead to my destination.
But there was soone familiar standing on the side.
"Parth."
I spoke, making the young man flinch in surprise.
"Sir Himl." He spoke, his voice fearful yet filled with respect. "..I..I was waiting for you."
I nodded as I walked towards him.
He was wearing the clothes of the trainee priest of Elyon's church.
His hands were sweaty as he stole glances at my face.
"Is my work done?" I asked him.
Parth nodded as he bowed and pushed forward a space ring.
"Everything that you asked is inside." He spoke. "…I used the church network to find them all."
I nodded as I took the ring from him before inspecting it myself.
It only took a few seconds to confirm that everything was there.
'…Inna.'
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'....'
I ignored her as I kept on walking towards the class.
It took a few minutes, but I reached the class.
Sliding the door, I walked inside as the entire class quieted down.
As I arrived at the teacher's desk, I found a few letters already placed on it.
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"....."
I swear these fucking kids.
This is the first ti I am entering this class, for fuck's sake.
Calming myself down, I picked up the letters and burned them in front of the class.
I could hear a few gasps which I chose to ignore.
Standing on the desk, I gave the class a quick scan.
Imdiately I found a few familiar faces from the ga.
Like the Adon's Avatar and…. Ragnar's daughter.
I ignored them for now as I cleared my throat.
"It's my first class with you guys, so I will introduce myself again."
I looked at them while keeping my voice serious.
"My na is Professor Azrael." My voice echoed. "I will teach you how mana works."
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