Chapter 36: Last Step (1/2)
After hearing Nina's words of surprise, John Crimson felt that he must give it his all to create a magic matrix on his body in as little time as possible, while this also piqued Theo Rose's interest and his lips thinned in excitement, an emotion rare to him. At the same time, while all of this was going on, Elliot received a notification from his artifact, one that pops up in his head.
<The Trial ”I'm the Best” has been issued>
<Be among the fastest ten teenage magicians of the academy to complete a mission>
<Reward: Lower Portion of the Challenger Key>
Elliot's eyes brightened in glee as he was one step closer to start exploring the mystery of God's tower that haunts every fiber of his curious nature.
He just needed to complete this trial, and he would get the last piece of the puzzle, one that would create the key of the challenger, which would allow him to enter the first floor of God's Tower.
”You going to get a magic crystal?” Theo Rose asked them after they stepped out of the classroom, mixing with the crowd.
”Indeed, I am planning to go to the magic shop and get it,” Elliot answered with a nod.
”Me too,” John said, telling them that he is also planning to go to the magic shop to get a magic crystal.
”Since we are going the same way, let's go together,” Theo said, wondering whether or not they would like to stick together.
”That's good,” John said, blinking his eyes.
”How about we first catch on the breakfast we missed this morning?” Elliot asked them after his stomach grumbled in protest.
”Hmm, I was feeling rather hungry, too,” John said, remembering that they weren't able to eat anything in the morning because of Len and Lamaze that intentionally picked on him, thinking that he is a pusher and the most disgraced son of the crimson family, but instead got face slapped.
”Then it's decided.”
Elliot said, planning to eat first before going to the magic shop to get a magic crystal.
”Can I join you too?”
Lisa Charlotte's voice suddenly sounded in their ears, startling Elliot the most and forcing him to look back, only to see her standing a hair's breadth away from him
”Hang out with your friends,” Theo said, looking at her with an expressionless face.
”But I don't have any friends in this academy,” Lisa said with a somewhat pitiful face.
”That's what you get for being cocky,” John said in a low voice, whistling as she glared at him.
”What did you say?!” Lisa asked in a threatening voice as she stared at John, daring him to say what he said once again.
”Don't raise your voice,” Elliot said, looking at her lazily.
”Sorry,” Lisa said, trying to appear cute and appeal to Elliot's taste as she believed that he likes women who are submissive to their man and act gentle and cute.
”It's fine,” Elliot said, motioning her to ease her worries, unaware of the thoughts revolving in her mind.