Chapter 239: Evidence (1/2)

Daybreak team won, causing a celebration for the whole dorm. When Arthur went back to the fortress, he found Jonah standing beside Alice, holding the flag with triumph.

”Alexie!”

Jonah rushed in and gave him a bear hug. Arthur felt uncomfortable to be hugged with such affection but he let it slide. He felt a stabbing glare and turned to see Oliver mumbling with a pout.

”This damn peasant, thinking he's so high and mighty. I can do better, I can…”

”Oliver,” Arthur walked over and patted him on the shoulder. ”Instead of treating Jonah in this manner, how about you accept him as a friend?”

”Brother, I can't do that.” Oliver shook his head. ”Commoners know no honor or prestige, they're untrustworthy.”

”Do you trust me?” Arthur was silent before asking. He didn't realize that this stereotype about commoners was that mainstream among the noble class.

Nobles were those that had a significant contribution in forming the kingdom in the past. Their ancestors were among the first to swear loyalty to the king and serve him. It has persisted until the modern day because it was fueled by the strength the nobles had, which was a deciding factor.

”Of course, I trust you!” Oliver answered without hesitation.

”Then, you can trust Jonah as well. I've tested his character. If you overlook his background, you can see that he's not that bad.”

”Do you mean…”

”Yes, give him a chance…”

”Because I'm of a higher class! I need to be manganous, right? A lord needs to befriend his people.” Oliver nodded in an epiphany. ”I understand, brother. I didn't know you were so wise.”

”Uh, no. That's not…” Arthur was taken aback. How did he interpret his words as such? Before he could further explain, Oliver was already walking toward Jonah.

Jonah was talking to Alice when Oliver stood by his side. Oliver was a few centimeters shorter than Jonah but still patted him on the shoulder.

”Good job today, Jonah,” Oliver said with a proud expression and a nod. Jonah was stunned and so was Arthur. The words Arthur wanted to say were swallowed back. Maybe it wasn't that bad of a misunderstanding?

”Alexie,” Alice walked toward him as Jonah and Oliver began chatting and bragging about beating the enemy. ”Thank you for your contribution. If it hasn't been for you to eliminate Arlo, we would have taken a long time to take them down.”

”Don't mention it, but what happened in the end?” Arthur asked as he was restraining Rae.

”Jonah contacted me saying he had the flag and that Miss Rae attacked the temporary base. Luckily, we were able to get to him before the enemy did. He wouldn't stop praising you, though.”

”He's a bit modest. After all, taking away the flag was his plan.” Arthur said with a smile and Alice nodded.

”Good work, we'll be celebrating in the dorm tonight. Make sure to be there.” Alice then walked away.

Their teacher, Mr. Raymond, came over with a giant smirk on his face. His mood seemed to be thrilled at their win or it can be unrelated.

”Thanks to you guys, I won the bet against that hag!” Mr. Raymond then laughed. ”Ten points for each of you. Check if your rankings increased and you have a two-hours-break before your theory class.”

Jonah and Oliver invited him over to have lunch together but Arthur refused and headed straight to his dorm. He found Reece still sleeping and nudged him.

”What do you want, Arthur?”

”It's Alexie. I don't want to get confused from being called different names.” Arthur sighed. ”I want you to follow someone around.”

”Sure, I'm free.” Reece stood up. ”Who is it?”

”I don't know his name, but I've taken a picture of him earlier,” Arthur said and took out his phone. In it, there was a picture of the spearman that Arthur encountered. He had taken it when he was getting back to the fortress earlier.

”You want me to search every room?” Reece scowled and it was adorable in his cat form.

”Just look through the cafeteria,”

”I don't think they're okay with unidentified animals,” Reece said and stood up. He walked toward the balcony and Arthur opened it for him. ”I'll see what I can find.”

Arthur watched as Reece started jumping over the railings. As he did, he heard a sigh coming from downward. He looked over the railing and found a blonde head on the balcony directly below his.

It was Emma, who he has only seen before they were divided today. She seemed to be down and was looking blankly at the sky.

”I have ice-cream if you want.”