Chapter 58：Invitation (2/2)

”I - I will...” she hesitated. But Almina opened her mouth again. ”I will tell you the reason after a few months.” She said blushfully.

”Eh?” He could not follow what she meant.

|Why does the answer have to take longer?| He thought.

”Anyway, you don't have the right to refuse, hmph!” She said with a pout then she retreated away while her face was painted in redness. Though he finds it very cute. ”See you later!” She shouted while waving her hands before she left for good.

|And now she was demanding, huh.| He thought as he scratched his face.

Actually. Yman could not decide yet. He needed to balance the cons and pros before joining her party.

|To be in a party of one of the most beautiful girls in the academy, certainly, it was a dream come true to most of the boys out there. Not just that, she was one of the strongest magicians also in this academy.

So it was easy for her teammates to accumulate enough Combat Experience and breakthrough.

But, the cons...

No doubt, Almina was an exquisite young girl, it would be easy to fall in love with her, but I had to shake it off of my mind. The feeling of trying to grab the smoke in the air, was the same feeling if I let myself fall in love with her. Just like reaching the stars in the sky. Right in front of your eyes but will never be yours.

In fact, she already had someone she likes. So joining with her group was like luring myself in the abyss. It's hard to suffer a one-sided love. I could not let myself fall to someone out of reach.

It would only be a bother to me in the future. And besides, being with someone as beautiful and popular as her — would attract unfavorable attention to me which I tried to avoid. I do not want to stain my already infamous name.|

For Yman though, falling in love was just a pretense. They were unnecessary feelings that may distract one's decision making.

After Almina left. She regretted that she forgot to mention her message yesterday. And wasn't it supposed to be now? Almina went into the canteen together with Kesha. She was waiting for Yman to show up there. She already spends all her guts just for inviting him to their party. Her only wish that he would show up tomorrow. Wait, she forgot to tell him that it was tomorrow the creation of the party! Well, she could message him though.

One person in the distance had fierce-looking eyes. He knew that Almina was a kind girl, so she must be trying to help that person. But his mind wanted to know what they were talking about. Yet he could not do some unnecessary things as of now. No matter what happened, he would become the ace in this academy, after that, Almina's love for him will surely become deeper.

He was just wondering why she did not welcome him yet after recovering. Although her friend named Kesha already did. And Kesha told her that Almina's mind was just too full at the moment because of the many events that were coming. And it looks like she was nominated as the Elites leader.

He really wanted the position but if it was for his girl, he could only let her be.

In any case, he would help her to lessen the loads on her shoulder. Once he becomes the ace of this academy, that will be the time he would claim her.

With his talent in magic, he was sure no one was above him. And he almost reached the pinnacle of his CE to advance into level 5. As talented and handsome as he was, it was only natural to be loved by the most beautiful girl in the academy. He was regretful but he needed her to wait for a little longer.

He would surprise her one day and will tell her that he also likes her. For sure, when that time comes, that will be the most unforgettable moment in Almina's life. He could not wait to see how happy she will be when the time comes.

Then after that, he would squish that frog under his shoes.

Before he left, Kiko smiled as he thought of that day. Then together with his friends, they walked towards the barracks.

After delivering all the equipment into the storeroom, Yman directly went into the library.