It's her...I spotted her from across the hallway – the girl with the striking blonde hair and vivid ocean-blue eyes. Her presence seemed to magnify as the sunlight streamed in through the window, casting an ethereal glow on her. She wore a unique white uniform adorned with the school's emblem, a clear sign that she was part of the student council.Our eyes locked, and time appeared to slow down for a brief moment. I could feel the gentle breeze outside rustling leaves and hear the distant sounds of students in the hallway. The world around us seemed to pause until Alicia's voice broke the spell."Look at me," she said, her tone laced with annoyance.I reluctantly tore my gaze away from the mysterious girl and turned my attention back to Alicia. A heavy sigh escaped my lips, tinged with frustration. "What's gotten into you all of a sudden?" I asked, the hint of irritation evident in my expression.Alicia clicked her tongue in response, which made my eye twitch in bewilderment. I could
"Yes, the newly established Magic Department Club."Upon hearing Artoria's words, Vallen's eyes widened, caught in a momentary surprise. The information seemed to settle in as he slowly closed his eyes, absorbing the revelation. A deep sigh escaped him, carrying a weight of realization and perhaps a tinge of resignation. He shook his head in response to his internal musings.The atmosphere shifted between them, an unspoken tension lingering in the air. Artoria, still curious, began to pose a question when, before she could finish, Vallen, with a casual air, walked past her. His hands were tucked inside his pockets, an almost nonchalant demeanor painted on his face.As he moved away, there was a subtle murmur, as if thoughts were finding expression in muted sounds. A chuckle, soft yet distinct, escaped Vallen's lips. The echo of it lingered briefly, leaving an intriguing layer to the atmosphere. The clubroom's ambiance held a certain enigmatic quality, as though secrets whispered withi
"That's some big baggage you got," I casually remarked, catching Aerial's attention. Her sudden stop caused the covered object, atop an artifact, to continue rolling until it bumped into her."Eeh!" Aerial flinched as the rough surface connected with her back, and I struggled to suppress my laughter."What? What's with that expression?" she asked, visibly annoyed."Nothing," I replied, covering my mouth with my hand to stifle my amusement. Taking a deep breath, I regained composure.She crossed her and quirked a brow, asking, "What are you even here for? If you don't know, I won't be coming back."How did you even come to that conclusion...?"Haaa... Well, anyways, I'm just here to give something that belongs to you." Without further ado, I retrieved the flash drive from my pocket and tossed it lightly into the air. Aerial caught it, her eyes widening."...This!?"Observing her reaction, it was apparent that the object held significant importance to her... Some kind of gift that conta
"Yo! William!"Startled, William tensed up, his tail wiggling cutely as he eagerly turned around. Upon spotting me, his expression lit up, his chin raised with enthusiasm."Vallen! Long time no see!" he greeted, the corners of his lips curling upward.Amused, I closed my eyes for a brief second, shook my shoulders, and settled into the chair across from him. I signaled the waitress to take my order."So, what have you been up to lately?" I turned my attention back to William. He leaned back comfortably and responded with a soft hum."Mostly family business, and the rest of my time is spent hanging out with my girlfriend," he said, a hint of smugness in his tone.I rolled my eyes at his response and sighed. "Yeah, right. I'm getting jealous.""Liar," he retorted, pursing his lips. "Your expression clearly says the opposite. Anyway, how's your eyes? I thought you wouldn't be able to see.""Ah... Well, let's save that question and enjoy the snack first!"As my order arrived, he let the m
"...That was boring."As I said that, I carefully removed the bloody gloves on my hand and took out a plastic bag, then placed it inside."None of them even lasted a minute... I guess they never had any proper training." I kept the plastic bag inside my bag before turning away. It's not that I know much about what kind of group the Resistance were, but I did encounter one of them back when I was still sixteen.It was around that age I started my hunt."...Clean."Unlike last time, I made sure that there would be no witnesses during the whole act. As for the three corpses behind me, I laid their backs on the wall and made sure to throw some substances to make it rot faster. Even though I knew for sure that it would smell, as long as there aren't any evidence pointing that I did it, it should be fine.Plus, I already made sure that the CCTVs around the area are destroyed earlier before I did the deed. And also, there are only few people who pass by this area. Meaning, the possibility of
As soon as I woke up back inside my room on the mansion, confusion engulfed me as I checked the calendar that was on the shelf before checking through my phone.'First Day of School!'It was the same.Panic gripped me; this regression wasn't exactly as I anticipated. Cursing my predicament, I held my head in frustration. "Why had I been thrust back to the beginning?" There were no answers, and the disorienting return only fueled my anxiety.Contemplating various possibilities, I considered the absurd idea of being poisoned. However, logic swiftly dismissed it – Miss Olivia, who shared the meal, wouldn't endanger herself nor her boyfriend. She wasn't that reckless or suicidal.Desperation led my mind to entertain wild theories. Had my father sent assassins? A notion swiftly dismissed, recognizing the improbability... Although there is still a possibility, I knew his personality. The mind raced, concocting and discarding scenarios, each more implausible than the last.Tok Tok—!The ca
At the auditorium.The three of us took our seats together. Kiyona, the vibrant and talkative girl, claimed the center. Kim sat on the left, and I occupied the right."There are so many people here!" Kiyona exclaimed, rising suddenly and letting out a loud "woo hoo!" This drew surprised glances from the students in front of us."Stop it... You're only embarrassing us," Kim chided her, shaking his head slightly before turning to me."I hope you're not uncomfortable with this girl... She's a bit eccentric, to say the least."Well, I can see that... I thought, glancing up at Kiyona, who was smiling wholeheartedly. Despite her eccentricities, there was something likable about her that I couldn't quite pinpoint."Hey, Kim! The principal is making her appearance!" Kiyona pointed excitedly to the center of the stadium.She added, "She looks young and beautiful! How old is she again?" Her eyes sparkled at the sight of the principal. I rolled my eyes and snorted.Indeed, appearances could be d
"You're Vallen, aren't you?"I turned my head in Alicia's direction, casting her a weary glance before refocusing on the front of the classroom."Don't ignore me!"Alicia slammed her hands on my table, causing me to shrink back into my chair... I'm getting annoyed."Hey, I'm asking you—?!"Kiyona's hands intervened, cutting off Alicia's words. She looked at me with a frown. "You know this girl?" she inquired, squinting."...Nope. Never seen her before," I responded sarcastically, rolling my eyes towards the window.Although I didn't admit it outright, the lie was evident from my expression and tone. Strangely, Kiyona appeared to buy into it....Is she an idiot?"Pfft!" Kim couldn't contain a sound, swiftly covering his mouth. Our eyes met, his expression stiffening before he looked away.Alicia, seemingly unfazed by our silent exchange, voiced her annoyance."How are you able to see...?" she asked curiously, crossing her arms."How do you think? It's because I have eyes." I pointed tw