Chapter 103: Elemental armor (2/2)

Ella on the other hand had noticed something, 'Why does this person lack energy?' Ella thought. She also noticed black circles below his eyes. She wondered if this guy did not manage to sleep last night.

Is he afraid of today's competition? She wondered.

That's too bad, she even bought these things for him.

It's not like she bought it because she wanted him to win, or because she was concerned about him. It was because of 'what if he really achieved his challenge?' thing. It was better to hide his identity. So that if ever he ended up being her bodyguard, the stalker or any potential danger would not have an idea of his ability.

Even if he has a great defensive ability, there were stronger people in the empire.

”Kuku, why don't you open it,” Laura urged him.

Yman doubted what she said and glanced at Ella then caught her staring at him with a baffled face.

Ella quickly averted her eyes when she noticed his eyes on her.

Yman didn't mind it and returned his gaze at the boxes. Seeing that it was on top of the small glass table, Yman assumed that the things inside weren't that heavy.

The boxes were well-made with exquisite designs and carvings. However, both were already unlocked. Probably the headmaster or Miss Ella checked the inside of it.

Whatever was inside it was likely hidden for quite long. Because he noticed some speck of dust on the boxes.

Yman glanced again at the two. He saw the headmaster nodded her head, while the beautiful Miss Ella sneaked a glance on him before averted her eyes towards the glass wall. With an indifferent look on her face, she drank the coffee in her hands.

After a sip, she placed back the cup on the small plate in her left hand which was resting on her lap.

She noticed his eyes followed after her hand. She looked down and saw her voluptuous figure molded her off-shoulder dress.

She quickly covered it using her arm and caused the coffee to spill a little. Then she noticed his face having a regretful look after she covered it.

”Eh, perv...” she uttered with a red face towards him.

Well, Yman was staring at the spilled coffee. He wondered why the headmaster did not serve him coffee. Maybe she forgot. He was waiting though.

Yman felt hungry. Even a coffee will do just to alleviate his hunger even for a little.

Seeing the misinterpretation of the beautiful girl in front of him, his mouth opened in a soundless laugh.

The headmaster just forced a smile and waited for him to open the boxes.

He then opened the boxes one by one. Yman was more regretful than surprised.

”Hey, what kind of face is that hmph?” Ella asked with a pout after noticing the slight regret on his face.

”S-Sorry,” he said while scratching the back of his head. 'It was better to see meat or any food after opening it,' he thought.

Regardless, in the first box, there was a set of silver armor, looking at its design and the materials, this set of armor probably made in good materials. The urge to touch it got the better of him. When his hand caressed it, his fingers slid. It was too soft. And the glint was visible on its surface.

Elemental armor? A question in his mind.

This was the first time for him to see such a thing. An elemental weapon was more common than an elemental armor. This armor probably cost a lot of money.

Ahem!

The beautiful girl in front cleared her throat. Maybe she noticed the frown in his face. It wasn't like he doubted them, He was just surprised to see this kind of armor.

”Don't get wrong. We are not giving it to you.”

Sternly said the girl in front while raising a brow. She looks cuter though. Regardless, He wasn't expecting them to give him these things.'

”May I know what these are for?”

He asked.

”It's for you to wear in the competition.”

'And that's what she said.' He thought.

Yman fell silent as he stared at the second box. In it, was armor with jet black color. He touched it and just like the first one, his finger slid on it and glints were visible too, likely an elemental armor too.

”May I know why I have to wear it?” He asked.

”Hah,” sighed Ella. Then she explained to him the reason.

A few hours later, the street towards the public square of the main city was already crammed with people.

Each of them was wearing different kinds of equipment.

Many carriages and transport birds were going forth in different directions.

Then suddenly, the people around broke into loud murmurswhen some big and exquisite carriage stopped nearby.