Chapter 68 - 68: Recruitment Part 2 (1/2)

”Argh... what happened?” A drowsy Aela slowly raised her body from the cold ground and turned towards Reginald, curious as to what had occurred.

”I think he knew he was being followed and he set a trap for us. I only awoke a little while ago...” Reginald explained in his usual manner, Aela wouldn't even think he was lying so she slowly shook her head and stood up. ”Dammit, we'll get him next time.” Despite what had occurred, Aela wasn't the least bit demotivated in trying again.

”Right... we should go now.” Reginald agreed and asked they leave the alleyway as it was almost past midnight now. Aela didn't protest with a suggestion and the two began to make their way out. Unbeknownst to Aela, Reginald patted the pocket of his coat nervously as he recalled Aron's words. 'Just do this and I shall consider us even. Simple is it not?'

Those words continued to repeat themselves in his mind as he left the alleyway with a feigned calm expression.

The coming days would prove to be uneventful or at least that's how it appeared on the surface.

Most students by now had selected the programs in which they wanted to learn, those lucky enough to catch the eye of professors would directly from them and would be at a greater advantage.

Jagu had registered for a combatant course along with Jin whereas Aron and Evanora hadn't registered for any course. Most of their time was spent at his residence, he of course reading and Evanora doing what she did best, sleep and eat.

For the first time in a while, Aron's plans seemed to be moving accordingly. Jagu and Jin were carrying their tasks efficiently whilst Reginald had long since accomplished what Aron had asked of him.

Just as he was seated in his study pondering over the next stage of his plan, a knock resounded on the door.

”Enter.” He instructed without turning away from his book and a moment later a hooded figure in a large cloak walked into the room cautiously.

The figure approached Aron slightly before coming to a stop a few inches away from him. The figure then lowered the hood and revealed her beautiful self. Anastasia.

”What brings you to my humble abode?” Aron inquired in a casual manner as he closed his book and looked Anastasia straight in the eyes.

She did her best to keep a calm expression on the surface but Aron's presence on its own was quite intimidating, those lifeless eyes of his made her feel like she could hide nothing from him. Such a feeling of helplessness... She utterly hated it.

”I came to deliver a report, isn't that what you asked of me?” After calming her nerves to some extent, she stated her reason for being there. Aron raised his brow in curiosity before giving a nod. ”I suppose it was, so do tell what great information you have.”