Well, Ill be off now.
Jared you take care of yourself, okay?
I smiled at Neron and nodded.
We didnt need many words to correspond to whatever we had in our respective heads.
There was bound to be some funny business to occur in his absence, mostly having to do with whatever penalty I would be getting from the higher-ups.
In the few days I had gotten to know my dear teacher, it was evident to me that he was similar to me in many aspectsthat included thought faculties as well.
He must have also suspected a few things on his own.
You should take care of yourself too I returned his words, watching as he turned his back and began leaving.
Sure.
In a flashno, faster than thatNeron vanished from my sight.
The evening wind howled as my outfit soaked in the chilly breeze, allowing it to tingle my tired body.
Huu looks like he was right.
I should rest up a bit My smile showed hints of exhaustion and I collapsed to the ground.
THUMP
I didnt even feel the impact.
My numb body simply went into a brief moment of hibernation.
One could question my decision to stay out in the openunguarded.
It wasnt a safe choice.
However, it was certain I wasnt in any form of danger at the moment.
I just needed a moment to catch my breath.
Hes gone in two days, no, I basically have one whole day left.
Ill be getting my punishment then, uh?
There were many ways to wiggle out of this one, so I had to play my cards well.
The problem was the other party.
Whoever was sent after me, most likely the mastermind himselfor someone closely relatedwas already in Ainzlak.
That much I was certain of.
Everything added up, except the fact that I couldnt predict what would happen next.
What will his move be? I cant wait to find out
He had better pray I wasnt going to survive from whatever scheme he had going since I would be nabbing him right after he played his card.
Huuu training, planning, and so many other things.
Ive gotten quite busy, eh?
It couldnt be helped, though.
The breeze blew on me for much longer, and the orange sky turned darker.
Once I realized that the moon had shown its full splendor, my body limply rose, and I brushed off whatever remnant of dust hung to my outfit.
It took a few seconds for the thought to register that I didnt need to do that.
My outfits were enchanted, after all.
I should get going now.
My lips parted and words came out as I stared at the night sky.
I was sure it hadnt reached curfew yet, but one cant be too sure.
Looking at the brightly lit path before meilluminated by several magically powered street lampsI began moving calmly to my destination.
It was time to head to my dorm.
At this time, there should still be a bunch hanging around, but
It didnt matter to me.
For this week, and most likely the next days to come, the path of solitude was the only clear way I could traverse.
With so many uncertainties hanging above me I found myself strained across many sides.
I just wish these days would elapse quickly
More winds howled, the greens danced, the sky grew darker and I vanished amid the scenerycontemplating as I walked home.
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He has left Ainzlark Academy, uh? Finally A voice rang out in the darkness.
It was a completely dark placelike an alternate dimension filled with nothing but black.
There seemed to be multiple individuals in this plane, yet only two were engaged in a conversation.
So, should we attack now? A husky, impatient voice surged forth.
It belonged to Kahnthe Shadow Demon that plunged a portion of the Eastern Kingdom into ruin.
His eyes narrow as they could see the premises of Ainzlark Academy.
The screen he watched displayed the landscape like a magical mirror.
No.
Not yet The first voice called out.
While Kahn was raring to go, the other manthe same one who had approached the Demon not long agowas exercising great caution.
Why? Kahn snapped in slight annoyance.
The evil monstrosity glared at the man who stood across from him.
Even though they were temporary partners, he still didnt trust the stranger.
Was he trying to go back on their deal? Kahn couldnt shake off his unease.
Relax.
I dont plan on changing the plan.
Its just that Neron hasnt completely left the area.
We must take extra caution to ensure he has a distance of a hundred miles, at least.
Only then can we launch an assault.
Kahns glare loosened a bit.
He kept hearing about the Neron Kaelid man as though he wasnt a mere human.
That alone seemed to put the Demon in a wary spot.
Plus.
Even with Neron gone, there are still a lot of strong people in the Academymyself included.
If you attack now, Ill be forced to put you down.
I dont want to do that.
The mans voice sounded serious, and the darkness surrounding them twitched.
Neron knew he was in a dangerous spot.
Being trapped in the humans domain meant he would not have an even battle.
Perhaps his partner was waiting for a chance to claim his head.
Sheesh, Ive told you several times I dont have the intention to fight you.
You have to kill someone for me, dont you? The man, who sensed Kahns slight bloodlust, quickly retorted.
Why dont you kill him yourself?
There was an uncomfortable pause in the monochrome roomfilled with pitch black darkness.
Well, thats not your business, now, is it? Just know that Ive tried a couple of means already he just seems to slip out of my grasp.
That Jared Leonard is one tricky kid There seemed to be a bit of frustration in the mans voice as he spoke.
But that only lasted for a short moment.
In the end, though, hes still a kid.
Theres no way someone of his caliber should be able to beat you right?
Kahn chuckled a little.
The man across from him had just told a bad joke.
Not a chance.
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