Chapter 651 - Quiet (1/2)

”What's wrong?”

Aina's hazy gaze cleared thanks to Leonel's sudden movement. It was only then that she sensed the vibration of the room, causing her to frown.

”There's a bell ringing outside.” Leonel said after a moment.

”A bell? Oh…” Aina seemed to have realized something.

”You know what it is?” Leonel's gaze met Aina's.

”Mm… You would know too if not for…”

Aina's frown deepened. She had forgotten because of Leonel's advances, but she was still very unhappy about Hero Peak's actions. If Leonel didn't have the right to join a Peak, then considering the talent level of this organization, no one should be able to.

Aina shook her head. ”We can ignore it if you want.”

After listening to Aina's explanation, Leonel understood. Apparently, this bell was meant to call for a meeting. Depending on the tone of the bell, it could be a meeting of all sorts.

Apparently, in this instance, a Peak was challenging another.

This challenge was usually a battle for resources outside of the annual tournament and only occurred when there was a grudge boiling between two Peaks that needed to be quickly settled. However, apparently this wasn't always the case. It was also a court of sorts to expose the wrongdoings of a Peak as well.

Leonel frowned when he gained this information… Because it was completely unhelpful to him.

He had a bad feeling, but he had never joined any Peaks, so it was impossible to target him through such a thing. It was all too confusing.

'Am I really just being paranoid…?'

Aina didn't seem very intent on going. She wanted to spend more time with Leonel after so long apart. If it wasn't for Aphestus, they could at least train side by side which wouldn't leave her in such a state of longing… But at least for now, it wasn't very possible.

She had already decided that when she was gathering up merit points for the right to join the competition to enter the Valiant Heart Zone, she would go together with Leonel.

However, Aina could sense that there was something making Leonel uneasy right now.

Leonel took a deep breath. ”… I think I have to go.”

”Okay. I'll go with you, then.”

Technically, Aina knew that it was mandatory for everyone within the mountain range to be present for this meeting, but she hadn't cared. If Leonel had wanted to skip it, she would have skipped it. But since he wanted to go, she would go.

The couple quickly got dressed.

”Do I look okay?”