" Well, guys their's no need to think about anymore methods to help me. I have already decided about, which method I am going to use". Maria declared with determination shining in her eyes.
Seeing her like that, Headmaster understood that now, even if she chooses a dangerous path then, He will not be able to persuade or change her mindset.
"So, What is it that you have choosen Maria? And before telling that that, let me remind you that It can even risk your life". Headmaster William seriously warned Maria for whatever her choice is going to be.
"I am sure Headmaster, And I have choosen the 1st method, As I have understood that it will be extremely naive and foolish of me to choose the 2nd method especially when it's obvious that, I do not have what is takes to follow through that path, atleast not yet". Maria was thankful for Headmaster's worry for her but she had also understood in her life that without risks their could be no gain.
"Sigh...such troublesome students I am getting. I am sure that even if I didn't give you my permission, you will still sneak out to the wilderness just as John said right Lass!?". Headmaster William sighed with frustration.
"Sorry Headmaster". Hearing Headmaster's frustration, Maria just apologized with an embarrassed face afterall, He is not wrong. She has already thought about sneaking off, If Headmaster didn't give her permission.
"Alright Lass, I give you permission to venture in the wilderness–".
"Thanks a lot Headmaster." Maria didn't even let Headmaster William complete what He was saying in her happiness and started pancing around doing a little dance.
"Let me complete Lass. You can only venture in the wilderness on a condition–".
"Sure, Whatever you want Headmaster". Maria once more cut him off mid-sentence not even giving any attention to whatever condition that Headmaster William might have.
"I swear that if You cut me off once more then I will make sure of it that, You are off limits to wilderness". Headmaster seriously said with anger and frustration in his voice.
After being threatened, Maria quickly shut her mouth off and did the sign of zipping her mouth to signify that, she won't say another word.
"Huh...So the only condition in which, I shall allow you to venture in wilderness is, If you bring someone else with you. Atleast until you reach an appropriate power level to venture in wilderness alone". Headmaster stated his condition with complete seriousness making it clear that, He isn't going to take a negative response for that.
"But... Headmaster, Who will agree for going with me!?" Maria asked anxiously to which Headmaster just gave her a calm smile and: "That's your problem to solve. I have already given you my permission".
"Headmaster, You cheat!" Maria shrieked while making an wronged expression.
"Who the hell are you calling cheat stubborn brat!?" Headmaster also shouted with embarrassment after being given such a title by his own student.
"Obviously it's you. Since you realised that you can't possibly convince me to change my decision, You gave me such an absurd and impossible condition that you obviously know that I can't possibly fulfill.Did you really think I can't see through this little trick of yours cheat Headmaster!!". Maria shouted while making an expression similar to a cat whose tail is stepped upon.
"How the hell did you deduce that? Weren't you a naive and innocent girl?" Headmaster asked dumbfounded. He didn't expect that Maria will see through his little trick being the naive and innocent girl she is.
"I may be naive but I am not a dumb idiot you cheat Headmaster". Maria defended her intelligence being questioned with teary eyes.
At the same time, Headmaster got a critical hit upon his heart upon hearing the cheat title being said by his own student.
Just so you know, He is a well respected person throughout the empire. Even the emperor himself respects him. Their's no way He is a cheat, right? Right!?.
Miss Lena upon seeing the teary eyed look that Maria has right now decided to console her.
"Maria, their's no need for you to worry. Their are no lack of fools in the academy who will risk going to wilderness just to spend some time with a pretty girl like you."
Although Miss Lena was just consoling Maria, But she was not lying. Their's really no lack of fools in the academy who will risk their lives for stupid reasons and honestly John was weirded out by the way Miss Lena consoled Maria.
He prayed for the fools who will risk their lives to court Maria only to meet with disappointment in the future. He feels like Miss Lena has some sadistic tendencies. It's better to not offend her much in the future.
"Alright, alright their's enough drama. Now it's time for you brats to go. Both Headmaster and I still have work to do so shoo shoo go away". Miss Lena clapped her hands and shooed us away like we were some kind of trouble.
Well, with this little episode both John and Maria departs towards Academy gate together. But, when John reaches the Academy gate, He freezes upon the sight of the person who has a menacing and predatory smile on its face.