Chapter 60: The game (1/2)
”We would like it if you help us win in the next mock-battle!” The man who talked to Ed first was the one who initiated the conversation. It seemed that although it was normal to lose, they still felt frustrated enough to ask help from Ed.
”We don't have a lot of time; I don't think I can help you.” If they followed last week's schedule, the mock battle would be happening tomorrow. Ed didn't have the confidence to make them into winners with only one day's worth of time.
”We'll accept any training you throw at us! Just please help us!” ”Please!” Lots of people now started asking for his help which attracted the attention of other people in the restaurant. Ed felt helpless at this and asked them to stop and listen to him.
”Even if I were to help you, I could only do it today. And since we have classes, we don't have as much time as we'd like.” Even if Ed decides to help them, he could only do it after classes, leaving them with even less time.
”We can ask our teacher to postpone today's classes. Instead, we'll have a training session.” One of the classmates proposed.
”We can do that?” Ed was surprised since he didn't know such a thing was actually possible.
”Yes, the academy does encourage training outside of the usual preset classes.” After hearing this, Ed didn't have any problem. He was planning to challenge A class anyway since he wanted to have higher access in the library. 'Training with my classmates doesn't sound like a bad idea' Ed thought that he might as well topple A class with E class. 'Wouldn't that be poetic' He thought.
”Alright, I'll accept.” Once he said that his classmates had smiles showing on their faces. ”However don't expect much since we don't have a lot of time” He continued.
”We'll go get the teacher's permission right now!” They hurried out after saying that. Ed looked back to his friends' side after finishing his talk.
”Would you guys like to join?” He tried to reel them in since he didn't want to be alone.
”Sure, it sounds interesting.” Hayato immediately agreed since he enjoyed Ed's company.
”Okay” As usual Emilia answered while sounding cold.
”I'll be coming as well; I might get the chance to fight you!” Ellie also seemed eager to join in hopes of fighting Ed.
”Please don't.” Ed didn't want to fight her. If he loses she'll accuse him of not fighting seriously. And if he wins she'll keep bothering him with challenges until she wins. Ed was well acquainted with such people.
They spent most of their time talking. They were joined by Stephanie who seemed to have slept in today, and then Leon. They also told Stephanie about the change in today's program and she agreed to come as well. After eating, they all headed to their classroom to know what had happened with the teacher.