When Liam left the virtual room, he's still slightly dazed. His mind is still a little foggy and his body is still tense from the fight earlier.
He sat down in a bench inside the waiting room. There are already quite a few people there.
Someone came near him that seems to be a staff, he handed him a bottle water which he immediately accepted.
Liam drank the water in one gulp, not even leaving a drop.
When he raised his head, his gaze suddenly met with someone.
Wavy blue hair and pink eyes. There's a smile in her face as she stared at me without even being embarrassed of having been caught staring.
Liam's eyes slightly widened before marrowing. 'Kierra!'
He stood up, wanting to walk towards her, however someone yelled his name, stopping him in his steps.
"Liam! Why did you leave me earlier?" he heard a sulking voice from behind.
He glance at Kierra who winked at him before looking back at Lorthon. He was pouting with his arms crossed in his chest.
"Sorry. Someone asked me about something so I left." he lied without blinking.
However, Lorthon wasn't consoled. "Why didn't you tell me then? You suddenly disappeared..."
Dude, we just met today. You're this clingy already?
Liam gave a helpless smile. "I'm really sorry. I just don't want to bother you, since you seemed fascinated by the place."
Lorthon didn't say anything but he sat in the bench. He's still pouting but atleast he's not frowning anymore.
He sighed before sitting beside him. Liam spent his time consoling and soothing the baby. He thought it will be annoying but Lorthon made this behavior cute.
However, it's obvious that he's greedy for attention. Is it because he doesn't have many friends? He'll cling to anyone who treat him slightly better.
He suddenly had a realization. Did he fell for Lorelei because of this? Like seriously?
Liam felt conflicted about this. He gulped, not wanting to think about it.
Did he somehow replaced Lorelei? He wouldn't fall for me right?
I mean, I have no bad opinion to members of LGBTQ+ community but falling inlove to him is definitely a no, no. It's not a matter of gender but person.
Liam is definitely uninterested about romance. Also, although he never had a lover, he's sure that he's straight.
No, wait! I'm not even sure if he will fall inlove with me. Let's calm dowm.
But... if Lorthon really did fall, what will I do? Should I kept my distance?
Liam glanced at Lorthon who was happily talking about his exam. He stared for a moment and fell silent.
"Then suddenly, boom! There's an explosion..."
Nevermind. I'll think about it when the time comes.
***
"Everyone, great job. After this, there will be a two-hour break. Take that time to recover." Ramon spoke about some directions.
There are some places that can't be accessed by the examinees so Ramon is giving some information about the do's and dont's.
Anyway, it will be in the badge anyway. Liam lazily stared at Ramon, a strike contrast to Lorthon who was listening seriously, evwn taking notes.
After Ramon finished, the examinees left one-by-one. Lorthon and Liam was together, chatting with each other.
As they climbed down the stairs, they met with Yanna and Eli.
"Where do you want to go?" Liam casually asked.
"Should we go tour inside the campus?" Eli excitedly suggested. Her eyes were practically shining.
"Do you think it's okay? What if it's forbidden?"
Even though she said that, Yanna was also excited as she look around the luxurious campus.
"I don't think that's a problem. S-should we?" Lorthon pretended to be serious.
Looking at their eager eyes, Liam sighed.
"We can only look around for an hour. Got it?"
They simultaneously glanced at him with smiles on their faces making him froze foe a moment.
"Yes, yes!" Eli nodded her head like a chicken pecking rice.
However before they could even go, something caught his attention. Not far away from them were a crowd of people.
Lorthon noticed his gaze and followed it.
"Is there a fight?" he asked in shock which made the twins turned their head at him.
"Fight?"
"Where?"
They looked at each ither for a moment before instantly throwing the tour in the back of their minds.
"Let's go see it!"
"Yes!"
"W-wait!"
Liam was startled and tried to stop them but they already run away.
He look at the sky and sighed for the nth time. As expected, the tour is much better. I should have agreed earlier.
He massaged his temples. The fight should be between Kurt and Justin. It was mention in the novel that the two fought before the third part of the entrance exam.
The reason? Kurt insulted Klein and Justin happened to heard it.
Justin who was an orphan was adopted to the Baller family without any issues. Because Klein took a liking of him.
He inherit the Baller Household's authority and became their heir just because Klein said so. That's how loyal they are to the Yves family.
And as expected, Justin became indebted to Klein and became his loyal ally. If Klein asked him to jump a cliff, he'll do it without any hard feelings.
Besides, it was just a simple fist fight without using any mana. They were still sensible enough not to offend the academy. They were given a warning but in the end, nothinh really happened.
But this scene is actually important because this is the first time that Lorelei will meet Klein. He'll asked her for directions as to where the principal office is.
It's dumb shit.
Thinking of the amount of drama caused him a headache. Haaa... I really don't want to go there.
But if he didn't go, those three idiots might do something.
"Tsk. Am I their babysitter or something?" Liam frowned while running as fast as he can.
***
Justin dodged to the side.
Boom-!
Debris scattered to the air. A crater formed where the heavy kicked just landed.
"Why did Klein like you so much?" a sarcastic chuckle could be heard. "When you're this weak."
Justin just snorted. He's obviously not taking these kind of taunt seriously.
"I mean, you haven't even landed a heavy blow. Does that mean you're weaker than me?" he acted shocked as if really surprised.
Kurt became more pissed. "You son of a bitch!"
He suddenly accelerated and landed a blow to Justin's side. However, Justin still managed to defend against it.
The shockwave could be felt from afar but Justin still stood unharmed. He even have a mocking smile in his face.
"What a weak ass punch you got there!" he mocked before raising his foot vertically.
Kurt took a step back, dodging the attack. He's so frustrated. Hitting Justin is like hitting an iron wall.
Justin is slower than him, and his attack power is much weaker. But his body is like an iron wall he couldn't damaged. The longer the fight is. the more disadvantageous it is to him. Justin's stamina is monstrous.
Kurt clenched his fist. So frustrating! He gritted his teeth.
Forget about Klein, if I can't even beat this bastard in front of so many people... mom will be mad again.
"What? You done already?" Justin clicked his tongue. 'As expected... you're no match to the young master."
"...!"
Those words again! Everytime... I'm so fucking tried of that shit!
"Shut your mouth!" his eyes turned golden and his mana started overflowing.
You son of a bitch, I'll kick your ass.
Justin was stunned and channel his mana around his body.
Both of them took a fighting stance, they look like they would collide at any moment.
As the fight is greaching it's peak, suddenly a voice spoke from behind.
"Are you two dumb?"
The air seemed to froze. The examinees were terrified to see an old figure behind them.
'It's Master Ramon!'
No one was able to move. The two peoe who was just about to fight feircely instantly withdraw their mana.
The aggressiveness couldn't be found. In front of such a legendary figure, their hearts couldn't help beating fast without no sign of stopping. Their backs are covered in cold sweat, their face's paler than a ghost.
'Ahhh, it's Master Ramon!'
'Master Ramon came!'
The two youths gulped nervously.
"You guys must be dumb right? Not even afraid of being disqualified?" Roman chuckled emotionlessly.
He look around the surroundings. Every examinee bowed their heads, no one dared to meet his gaze.
"And no one even even tried to stop them?" Ramon sneered. "Now I don't even know who's dumber than who."
The examinees who were having fun watching the two fighting, turned pale.
"You two..."
Justin and Kurt flinched when they heard Ramon called to them. They didn't dare to raised their heads.
"Come with me to the headmaster's office."
***