29 Errand (1/2)

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”What the hell is going on here!?”

A deep bellow came from behind them. Everyone was startled and looked at their back to see a tall and well built man cladding a heavy suit of armor frowning at them.

”Sir Felix!” Jenny immediately stepped forward and explained, ”The Sunlight Sword! Something's wrong with it!”

The man grunted and moved forward as well, he joined the adults in defending the kids from the malicious intent of the sword. He summoned his shield and raised it to meet the aura. This proved to help a lot since the kids immediately felt like they regained their bodily functions.

”What in the world was that!” Paul exclaimed in a low breath. He clutched his chest and heaved breath of relief.

”How are we supposed to know if even they…” Ellen pointed at the staff, ”…don't know as well?”

Paul's faced flushed, he laughed in embarassment as the rest snickered in his antics. Mark unconsciously looked at Raven, well if someone does have other opinions about this whole matter then it should be him right? Surprisingly, he saw Raven's face looked like he was in deep thought. Noticing his gaze, Raven looked at him as well but only shrugged, seemingly telling him that he was clueless too.

”Is their tour of the museum finished already?” Felix looked at Jenny and asked. He saw her nod.

”Yes Sir Felix, this is the last remnant here at the first floor that they are allowed to see. I'll escort the kids back to their temporary residence.” Jenny saw him nod and no longer paid attention to her. She then shifted her gaze and looked at the frightened kids.

”Um…alright guys, I apologize about that sudden event, we are not aware that something like that would happen. Fortunately, this is the last remnant that you guys are able to see for the first floor. I'll be escorting you out of the museum and towards your temporary residence. Group up and make sure to pay attention to your fellow classmates okay?”

She saw the students nodded which caused her to feel relief. She then started escorting them out of the place while Arnold, Jackson, Old Lee and Sir Felix dealt with the raging sword.

The students are to stay a nearby high class inn, each having their own rooms with complete necessities and the expenses are shouldered by the Institute. Some students decided to have their lunch, some traveled the vicinity of the place while other preferred to stay at their own rooms.

Before their group separated, Raven pulled Luna in a secretive corner. She was deeply startled, she was about to scream for help when she realized that it was only him, which caused her to lower her guard. But somehow, realizing that it was only them in a dim and secretive place, doesn't help her composure at all, not by a long shot.

”W-w-what's the problem?” Her voice was stuttering as she avoided his gaze. This was something that has been bugging her for a while now.

For some unknown reason, she was having difficulties looking straight into his eyes since each time she did, her heart threatened to leap out of her chest. This feeling was so strange to her. For some reason, she can't understand why he looks at her like that.

His gaze was warm, so warm that she felt like he was melting. It was so different from those gazes that she had faced before. Some gazed at her secretively, lustfully, warily, and some were even full of hostility. His gaze however was just kind, caring and…friendly? She can't really explain it properly.

”…listening? Hey! Hey!”

”Ow!” Luna was startled as she suddenly felt pain in her forehead. She instantly returned to reality, Raven flicked her forehead since she was dazed. ”S-sorry about that! I got distracted! What are we talking about again?”

”I said…” Raven sighed and continued: ”I have a request that must be done secretly and only you can do it.”

”What request?” She asked, Raven removed something from his arms. It was an old and worn out bandage. He arranged it neatly and placed it to her hands.

”Give this to Old Lee later.” He said with a solemn voice, ”Tell him to take it to the Sunlight Sword in the Heroic Museum and hand it to the sword. Remind him to not be seen by anyone, no one aside from us three should know this. Understand?”

Luna felt the heaviness in her voice, she nodded in agreement but can't hide her curiosity. ”Is the rampage of the Sunlight Sword related to this?”