Chapter 183: Department of Alchemy (2/2)

Well, it looked creepy but he wasn't bothered by it. He even had a demon inside him. And he could perceive the human presence from behind the half-opened worn-out door.

In the next second, a pair of big eyes peeked from it. It looks creepy as black circles were visible below those eyes. Cinder finally shrieked with her ears and tail standing upright. Then she leaped behind him.

Beads of sweats multiplied in Yman's face.

He thought, 'A wolf is supposed to be a fierce animal, but why is this girl so scared?'

The eyes blinked several times, ”Miss Ella…” she said in a cute voice before the door was fully opened.

Ella smiled and nodded. ”Good day, Airi,” Rea greeted.

Yman and Cinder were surprised to see the person. She was so short -- like a kid. Only as tall as their waist. She was wearing a long white coat over her academy uniform. And two raccoon ears were noticeable on her head. She has brown airy bangs and an elegant bob at the back.

”A kid?” He mumbled.

”Excuse me! I'm not a kid!” She protested in a little voice.

”Eh?” Yman stared at her with a face that could not believe her claim.

”Miss Ella, who are these people?” She asked Ella who was standing quietly while wearing a gentle smile on her face.

”A friend and my c-cousin,” she replied. ”Is the professor inside, Airi?” Ella asked while peeking inside the room.

”Oh, ah, he's not here yet. He went to the backyard to gather an herb.”

Yman and Cinder were staring at her with curious faces. Cinder was currently peeking from his back.

Airi blinked her round big eyes towards them. She was wary of their stares.

”S-So cute…” Cinder muttered.

”Eh!” Airi was taken aback.

'”Hey! You two stop scaring her!” Rea roared at them.

”But we are not,” Cinder protested. And Yman on the other hand scratched his face.

”B-By the way, Miss Ella, why are you looking for the professor?” Airi asked while shifting her gaze to each of them.

”We want to take the test, Miss Airi, oh, by the way, my name is Yma--” Yman stopped when he realized he was about to tell his real name. ”Ahem, sorry,” he cleared his throat. 'Crimson, My name is Crimson Agila,” he said. ”Rea's cousin,” he added and reached out his hand.

Rea and Cinde glanced at him. The slight mistake didn't escape from their ears.

'Ema?' Cinde repeated in her mind. They already knew that Crimson was using a disguise. As he was human.

'So that's the first syllable of his real name,' Rea thought. 'Eyma…' she repeated.

Yman was unaware of their thoughts.