Chapter 278: The 1st match of the second round (1/2)

”S—!”

BZZZZZZTTT!!!

Almina's reply was obstructed by the sudden buzzing sound coming from the announcer's podium.

Everyone glanced in the direction of the stage. ”Looks like the second round is about to begin!” Someone shouted among the trainees.

”Let's go!?”

However, no one wanted to move. All of them were curious about the confession and Almina's reply.

Unfortunately, the buzzing sound came at the same time as her reply. They only heard the 'S'. So, they didn't know if she meant 'Sure' or 'Sorry'.

”.....”

Everyone was having a question mark on top of their heads. The time seemed to have stopped. Then they heard stepping noises going far and far. It was from Yman. Even if he left, most of the trainees didn't care about it. It's better that he left already. As he was an eyesore in their eyes. Nonetheless, there was a good scene in front of them. Kiko's confession to Miss Almina was very charming and sent giggles to the girls.

Even Yman himself had no time for this confession in which he wasn't part of it. Though he was a little curious about Amulet's answer.

It's better to prepare for the competition. He wanted to win somehow. It would be bad if he lost. The academy would have to kick him if that happened. Wait, wasn't he a student of Encantasia academy as well? So whether he won or lost in this competition, there's still an academy for him to return to.

Actually.

He was also concerned by his sister's magic. He had no idea how she did it. How she was able to cast an illusion spell on him. She shouldn't have been able to cast a spell without a resonance from a deity because it was dangerous. Wait, why did he just realize it?! But his sister seemed to be fine even after casting it, so she probably was fine right? Hoping… she was. What a reckless little sister.

Maybe because she was gifted with an abundance of mana that's why she was fine even after casting a spell without the deity's resonance. Or it could also because of a different reason.

”...”

Right, what if it wasn't his sister who cast an illusion spell and it was their enemy? He would be dead by now for certain. He needed to find a way to counter it. It's always better to think ahead. Not only from his sister's ability. Even Rea's ability was a scary thing for him if used in bad motives.

Sigh.

After Yman left, Bob and Chloe followed after him. Then, they heard fast approaching steps from behind.

He glanced and saw Almina walking rapidly towards them. ”Sigh. W-why did you leave without me?” She said while frowning and a pouty face. Yman gawked for instance. He did not expect that Almina would still choose to come even after her crush confessed to her.

”Wait, what about the confe…” he wanted to ask about it but decided to stop as he felt a gloomy atmosphere surrounding Kiko, who was still yet to move.

Right, at this moment, Kiko was standing still with a heavy feeling. His friends around him had shocked faces. Not only them, even the other students. Kesha was looking at Kiko with pity. She wanted to approach him, but she knew it wasn't the right time for it. She felt happy and sad at the same time. She then decided to go after her best friend who went to chase that hateful person.

Not far from them.

A man smiled while looking at Kiko's solemness. Then he took an MTMD from his wallet.

He dialed from it. Just a moment after the ring, a voice from the other side came in. ”Hello, what's the matter?”

”Hehe, Principal Kim, something interesting happened here…” The man was one of Mr. Kim's assistants. He reported and summarized the event that happened.

Regardless, the buzzing noise from the stage howled once again. Then the trainees immediately ran inside the waiting hall, leaving Kiko standing alone. They felt pity for him. All of them were wondering why Miss Almina rejected him. Kiko was almost perfect! If it was them, they would certainly have said 'yes'.

An inexplicable feeling started to surge out from within Kiko. He clenched his fist. Then he started mumbling words. 'It's because of that toad! That toad! That toad! That toad! That toad! I will kill him! I will kill him! I will kill him! I will kill him! No matter what! I will kill him…!” Kiko repeatedly chanted. He felt like heaven fell upon him. It was an unpleasant feeling.

Kiko remained on his feet even after his friends tried to call him.

Following behind Almina was the blonde who had for some reason a snobby face towards him.

”...”

Then he heard the word 'lier!'. That softly whispered to him when she passed by.

”???”