Avon went to the academy with zero sleep for the night. The language classes hadn't begun yet . They would begin today so he had to attend no matter what.
'If I think about it carefully, there's no point attending the regugalr theory classes because Ms Aveline is teaching me much better and faster. It will be better if I only attend the language classes as I don't understand the regular theory classe. So from today I'll only go to the language class.'
Thinking so Avon entered the academy. There he overheard some people speaking.
"You plan on taking the theory test today? Why not next week?"
"Nah, I'm fine. I will ace it. I don't wanna waste my time so I'll go today.
"Fine but I won't take it today. I will prepare well this week and take it."
"I knew you would say that. Well then I will go now. I have a test to give"
"Good luck"
'So there's a test today, meaning the next test is next week. I should give it. No more time left.'
Thinking so Avon went towards the language class. There was some time left for it to begin yet so he decided to go slowly .
He reached the classroom and took a seat.
Slowly more and more people started to enter the class and Avon knew none of them. Soon the professor entered and then introduced herself as Mrs.Pamm.
As the class continued, the professor said that the students will the taught Rhonese upto the level necessary for the raid.
It seemed that all the cadets in this class were ones who wanted to join the raid.
After the class ended Avon decided to pass some time until it was the time for his class with Aveline.
He went to the garden near the academy and sat down on the bench. Since he hadn't slept the entire night, sleep started talking over his mind. He tried to resist it but eventually fell asleep.
He woke up after some time hearing some commotion. Upon opening his eyes he saw that everyone was leaving the academy and it was time he left for Aveline's house.
'I fell asleep and I didn't even realize it. I should quickly refresh myself and get to work.'
He washed his face and left for Aveline's house. Upon reaching he knocked the door. Today too, she was wearing casual clothes. Infact she was wearing a tank top. Avon didn't expect that and was caught a bit off-guard. He made sure his stare and immediately looked her back in the eye. Then he entered and they began to study. After some time they took a break and spoke about random things. Aveline told Avon about how the administrative system works on the planet and about other things.
Avon had gotten pretty comfortable around her now. They have meaningful conversations which deepen their bond.
Like this it went on for another 7 days. Everyday they met and studies and talked. Having covered the syllabus, now Avon was relieved. Avon and Aveline had become like friends. They were very comfortable with each other. Aveline always welcomes Avon.
Even the language classes had covered the level necessary for raid within just 6 days. It seemed that only a few certain technical terms were to be learnt.
Now the day of the test had come. So Avon went straight to the examination hall for the test. Upon reaching the hall he noticed that there was no one available for the theory test.
He asked some professors going by as to what happened to the theory exam and their reply surprised him. They said casually," The theory exam is next week. It happened just yesterday and the next one will be next week."
Avon was shocked. But all week he has heard people talking about how they would give their exam today. He has heard someone just yesterday saying that they would give it the next day.... something didn't add up. How did he miss the date!
Avon was panicking as he couldn't afford to be late by another week. He would have to give the test just two days before the raid....that was cutting it too close. The language test would happen after 2 more days so that was fine.
As Avon was pacing around in deep thought he heard someone call out his name.
Thamo was standing before him now and had a big smirk on his face.
"Oi idiot. Why are you so worried? Maybe because you missed your test? Huh tell me tell me. Is it because you were late by a day? Now will you wait for an entire week again?"
Thamo spoke in a playful and mocking tone.
"Why do you care" Avon said coldly. This was suspicious. Why did Thamo who was away from him all this time come to trouble him now again.
"Why do I care? Well because seeing you face any inconvenience pleases me. So tell me how do you feel. You worked so hard all this time. I can see the dark circles under your eyes you know. Even after all this now you have to wait for a week. Oh how sad. Well what to do. You needed to be shown your place. You humiliated me and thought you could get away with it. All the people here will follow what I say without questioning me. So when I tell them to talk about the test whenever you are around and constantly talk about it being on the wrong date, of course you will miss it! For someone like you who is in a hurry all the time. This must be a big blow. Now wait for a week. Also keep your guard up! Who knows what other tricks might be playing in the back?"
Hearing this Avon's anger flared up. He was manipulated by Thamo.
'I can't believe it! I should've checked the date properly! Now it is even more difficult to get into the raid. They will only accept me if empty slots are available. '
Avon was angry at himself for falling this dumb trick of Thamo's. Now he has to wait for a week.