Instructor Bastian hesitated a bit before stepping into the classroom, he hated his job but he had to do it. His fear for the master far outweighed the hatred he felt for his job. He had always been a coward and he spent all hbis life being bullied even as an instructor but his master changed everything, giving him not just power but a purpose. One thing he was sure of was repaying his debts when due, everyone that had made his life miserable, directly or indirectly would suffer his wrath.
He stepped into the classroom and the greeting he received compared to the other instructors and professors were subpar, but he brushed it away, this had been happening all his life and it didn't surprise him or make him feel bad anymore, his gaze fell on zephyrus and he shook his head and decided to let him be.
Zephyrus always reminded him of his past self and he sympathized with him a lot, the only difference between them was the fat that zephyrus came from a noble home so he was better protected but they were both pariahs amongst their peers.
He wasted no more time, beginning his lessons. The bell rang again and instructor bastian let out a sigh of relief, he was beginning to grow frustrated since more than half his class was sleeping and there was little to nothing he could do about it, he didn't like his job but he also disliked being unnecessarily disrespected.
''he's done already'' renjiro opened his eyes and saw the back profile of instructor bastian as he walked out of the classroom, a shadow darkened the area around him and he instinctively knew who it was.
''did I do something wrong this time''
''I think we should head to the infirmary to get you checked up, you spend most of your time sleeping and it's unnatural so it made me think that there might be something up with you'' lyra said with concern written all over her face.
''thanks for your concern but they are unfounded. I assure you, that there is noting wrong with me. i find the classes very boring so I really can't help but sleep, I am sure you saw what happened during instructor bastian's class, virtually everyone fell asleep.''
''everyone finds instructor bastian's lectures boring but what about professor solara, you always gave your all during her classes, a few weeks ago you did virtually everything in you power to please her but suddenly you changed, it's like you are a different person right now'' lyra emphasized
''what do you mean by a different person'' her last statement had made his heart skip a beat and he for a moment he thought that lyra had actually seen through him.
''you should amend your ways or I would personally drag you to the infirmary to get checked. That aside let's head to the cafeteria so we'd get something to eat, I am starving and we are the only ones in class'' lyra said and pulled him by the arm almost dislocating it.
Renjiro saw melora and wanted to make a comment on how they were not the only ones but decided to let it slide, he wouldn't come down to her level, the rest of the day was uneventful and renjrio spent the rest of the day lost in his thoughts till the bell rang signaling the end of school for the day.
''I wonder why I hadn't seen professor Ophelia today, maybe she has gotten over her obsession with me'' he thought as he picked up his bag.
''zephyrus'' a sultry voice called out to him, making him curse his luck.
She had been busy with the some other professors and instructors drafting out missions from which they would pick the best performers as participants for the upcoming competition, that was why she couldn't see him during school hours.
He wondered why her smile suddenly turned into a frown and she went from looking at him like she wanted a bite to studying him like a specimen, professor Ophelia noticed that his energy flow had gotten stronger, in such a short time.
She couldn't believe what she was seeing and began approaching him only to be stopped by lyra who jumped in front of her.
''what do you think you are doing?'' she asked with a smile that didn't reach her eyes and the temperature in the room dropped a few degrees, lyra wasn't fazed by her intimidation tactics but decided to give it up when she felt renjiro's hand on her shoulder.
''good day professor'' renjiro said drawing away her gaze from lyra
''if you wouldn't mind, I would like to see you in my office right now'' at this point she wanted to understand what was happening with him, since she had never seen something of this sort and she was hoping that she could find away to further improve herself since she had been stuck in the same level for a while.
''I am sorry but I have urgent issues I have to take care of'' renjrio replied politely
''that shouldn't be an issue whenever you are less busy, find your way to my office'' she said with a wink and watched him drag lyra away.
''I really find her actions to be aggravating'' lyra said angrily as she climbed into the vehicle, refusing to accept any help from renjiro or the guards. Melora had been quiet since they met with professor Ophelia and he appreciated it.
''I wonder why a professor would be so obsessed with her student, I really think that you should talk to your mother about this''
''I know you don't believe me but she is harmless, I have met with her countless times and nothing has happened. She probably noticed something new about my energy pathway and would like to study it'' renjiro explained trying to calm lyra down but to no avail.
''pathways are personal, they are like a guidebook to utilizing our abilities. There is no reason why you should give her access to study your pathway'' lyra said furiously
''i promise I wouldn't let her study my pathway anymore'' renjiro agreed with her to make her calm knowing fully well that he would be visiting her office the next day, since she was the easiest way for him to gain more points.