Train Elementary Level Spell, Magic Arrow to the Absolute Limit ~The Exiled Noble Student Not Giving up, Train to Become the Strongest~

we rescued her.

She must’ve been checking if Liz was there.

Laura continued, “The thing is… What Liz said actually contradicted what I remember seeing.”

“Contradicted?”

“Liz told Mr.
Firvus that she ‘didn’t meet anyone’, but she met me. We were a ways off from each other, but while I was walking down the hallway, and while Liz was walking up the stairs—we locked eyes.”

“…Maybe she didn’t know it was you?”

I remember Laura saying that she had all of our classmates’ names and faces memorized, but that doesn’t mean Liz does as well.

The school building was dim, and there were undead roaming all over the place—it wouldn’t be strange if she didn’t catch sight of Laura.

“I don’t think that’s the case,” said Laura, shaking her head.
“I started talking with her frequently once the second semester began.
I find it highly unlikely that she mistook me for someone else.”

“I see.”

…Hm?

I suddenly realized something.
“Sorry for interrupting your story, but… are you close friends with that Liz girl?”

Laura’s body shook with a start in response to my sudden question.
“Y-Yes!”

“I see… That’s wonderful,” I said, nodding. 

Before I even realized it, Laura managed to form a relationship with someone else—someone her age that she could talk with.

“I suppose.” Laura smiled somewhat bashfully, but immediately after, she made a sad-looking face.
“But it pains me to doubt her…”

…If what Laura’s saying is true, Liz’s actions were indeed strange.

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If she ended up meeting an acquaintance in a situation like that, grouping up would be the normal thing to do.

Did she lie to not bring up what actually happened?

“Also, she said that she was fleeing from the undead—but I’m bothered by that part of her story, too.
When I saw Liz, she wasn’t doing anything of the sort; it looked like she was just walking around.”

…I see…

She continued on her way even after meeting an acquaintance, and she didn’t even seem to be fleeing from the undead.

Laura must’ve been feeling uneasy about all this.

“Liz has something to do with last night’s commotion—is that what you’re thinking?”

Laura nodded with a meek expression in response.
“…Yes.”

She had a bitter-looking expression as she said that.

Thinking about this must’ve been hard on Laura, given how tender-hearted she was.
However, now that we’ve noticed the inconsistencies in Liz’s story, we can’t just look the other way.

“…Laura, do you want me to do anything?”

“I want to hear Liz’s explanation on all this… Also, um, I’d like for you to be present for that.”

“Leave it to me.” I nodded vigorously.

“Thank you very much!” Laura bowed her head with a relieved-looking expression.

“I’ll bring Liz to the rooftop at around 1:00 today.
It’ll be during class-hours, but this isn’t something I want anyone else to hear…”

“Got it.”

We finished talking.

Just as I was about to get on my feet—

“U-Um, um!”

—Laura spoke up in a panic.

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“What’s the matter?”

“This is a rare opportunity, so why don’t we talk for a bit? We haven’t been talking much recently, so…” said Laura.

Ever since the second semester started, I hadn’t been chatting with Laura.
Even our conversation just now was more of an information exchange.

A chat with Laura, huh.

I could go for that.

“Sure, why not.”

After I sat back down, Laura nodded, seemingly delighted.

While eating the bread that we bought along the way here, we merrily conversed.

We had a really great time, and time flew by as we immersed ourselves in conversation.

After finishing up our chat, we made our way to the classroom.

Just then—

“Albert, I finally found you,” said a male student, approaching us.

It was Blain.

“Sorry, but can I have a bit of your time?” said Blain, giving Laura a quick glance. 

Unlike Kyria, he wasn’t trying to be haughty; rather, it felt like he was showing Laura consideration.

“…Alright.
Laura, I’m sorry, but—”

“Yes, it’s alright! I’ve already taken care of my business!” said Laura, scurrying away to the classroom ahead of me.

Blain bowed his head to me.
“Sorry about that, Albert.”

“It’s fine.
So?”

“You see—” Blain nodded and continued, “At around 1:00 today… can you accompany me for something?”