While the conversation between Iva and Zomarus continued on, Iva noticed something strange about Zomarus. Normally individuals who have not fully controlled their spiritual energy will begin to leak it. This used to be the case for Zomarus, but not anymore.
Iva had just seen Zomarus two day ago and in such a short amount of time he was able to concentrate all his energy. It amazed her since the only juniors who were able to complete such a feat was her, and now Zomarus.
She stared at Zomarus and looked over him.
"You sure have changed a lot since the first time we met. I get the feeling that you've become stronger."
This was a shock for Zomarus, he never would have thought Iva would be praising him.
"Thank you for your kind words, but I have not changed much. Even so, your beauty has grown even more beautiful since we've last met. Truly worthy of being the school beauty."
Again Iva laughed at Zomarus' remarks. Most people called her the school beauty, but never to her face. Hearing it for the first time made her quite happy.
"There is no need to address me as such. Everyone in class calls me by my given name and you should as well."
"I am sorry, I'm afraid that I cannot. I am not worthy of such. If someone were to hear your name come out of my mouth then I am afraid of the consequences that will follow."
Iva understood where Zomarus was coming from. She had seen how the other gods treated him and especially someone like Luther
"No, I should be sorry. Everyday, people are laughing and picking on you, and I have never done anything to help you."
Iva's words were sincere, and she really was sorry. There was absolutely nothing she could do but watch as they targeted him.
Zomarus could tell how much this worried Iva. All he could do was grab her hand and comfort her.
"There is no need. I am just glad that I could sit here and talk to the most gorgeous girl in the school."
His actions made Iva turn a little red in her cheeks. She had heard the same words before, but she had never felt like this before. She stayed calm and tried not to show Zomarus how excited she was. She removed her hand and looked away.
"Well in that case. I am glad that I am here now. If you ever have any worries, then please inform me."
She gave him a criminally beautiful smile as she got up.
"It's time for me to practice with father. Please take care of yourself."
"Of course. When am I never careful."
With a kind smile she left Zomarus alone.
Zomarus was about to return his books as his body came to a full stop. Again his body had been targeted with a powerful technique, fear. However, this was filled with anger and killing intent this time.
From behind the bookshelf Lurtar had emerged. His eyes were filled with rage, and the energy he gave off was definitely murderous.
"What the hell do you think you're doing. Not only did I find you talking to my Iva… But you actually laid your dirty hands on her."
With this Lurtar put his technique to the max. He had never used so much fear in his life and decided he wanted to take Zomarus' life.
Zomarus' entire body was covered in fear. From the top of his head to the bottom on his feet. The pressure was too much for him as he started to spit out blood.
Lurtar wasn't satisfied with just this. He got a running start and ran up to Zomarus with a powerful kick. The kick had connected perfectly with Zomarus' jaw and dislocated it. He stopped to the ground unable to do anything.
"Your life isn't even worth taking. You're just an ant in front of a god. Next time I see you it won't just be your jaw, but your life."
Lurtar left Zomarus on the cold library flood. His body in a bloody mess, and damaged insides. Zomarus could not even let out a single weep as he slowly began to lose consciousness.
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The next day came and news about a possible murder started to spread across the academy. When the scene had been discovered it was reported that the only thing found was a puddle of blood and no body.
After an entire day of investigation it was ruled to only be an unauthorized battle gone wrong. During the search time, no body or evidence of tampering with the scene had been found.
Students were not allowed to go to classes that entire day knowing that it could possibly tamper with their investigation. However, after it was ruled as a battle gone wrong, students were free to head to class the next day.
This was all fine to everyone except one person, Iva.
The night before class started Iva could not fall asleep. When she heard the news, the first thing she noticed is that the fight happened at the exact place where she left Zomarus. Iva couldn't sleep thinking that it could have been her fault, but instead decided to think of it as a coincidence.
When Iva headed to class the next day her heart fell to the ground as she noticed Zomarus' seat empty. It was possibly the worst thing that she could have seen that day. All her worries and night terrors from last night had become true.
Her head went blank while trying to keep her appearance for the class. This didn't last long as a familiar and annoying voice came from outside the lecture hall. When he entered the room the whole class could hear his conversation.
"Looks like someone finally took out the trash. Oh wait it was me!"
A loud and annoying laugh came from him and his group of lackeys which rang across the room.
Iva was about to stand and confront Lurtar when his laughs were cut short from an arrow flying past him. The arrow was a hair off from his head and now half way through the wall.
"YOU BASTARD. I'M GOING TO KILL YOU!"