98 Defenceless John (1/2)
2 days before the entrance exam, after john's light stance training. Master receives an unexpected visit
”Yo” Says the guy as he approaches the training field
Master without saying anything, looks at him, as if she had expected his arrival
”Come on now, don't be so cold, Sister.” He says with a smile
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”John?!”
”H-Hey eleanor!” I said with a nervous smile
H-How do I get out of this situation... She might misunderstand...
”W-W-What are you doing here?” She asked while flustered
”W... Well... You see... You've been in your room for so long, and everyone was getting worried so... I came to check up on you...” I said
Crap... Who would believe that? I must look like a creep right now...
”O-Oh... Thank you...” she said while she let out a sigh
What?
”You're not mad?” I asked
”N-Not really, It was sort of my fault too... But! I didn't want you to see me like this!” She said with flushed cheeks
Phew... I thought for sure something bad was going to happen...
”Hm? I don't mind” I replied
”But I do!” She said still embarrassed about what was happening
”why?” I asked
”B-Because, I don't look very tidy right now... it's embarassing!”
Well I guess a girl wouldn't want someone to see them while their hair is messy or when they're not at their greatest but...
”I mean, sure your hair is a bit messy and you look a bit tired, but I mean we all have our days”
”Eh? You're not disappointed?” She asked
Disappointed?
”For what?” I asked
”For what? You know... After seeing this side of me...” She muttered
Ah... Eleanor is the daughter of a noble, her mother must have been very strict about the way she looked
”Not at all, no one is perfect, and besides, it��s proof of your hard work so you should be prouder.”
Eleanor who heard this, started to tear up
S-She's crying? What did I do wrong this time?
”I... I didn't get in with you guys... I was useless...”
I didn't know what to do when she started crying, but after hearing her, call herself useless i instinctively gave her a pat on the head, although we are the same height.
”I doubt those two thought you were useless, and if anyone thinks you're useless, just keep practising and prove them wrong.”
Serena and Ariel have gone through multiple life-threatening situations, it's not unusually to think down on yourself when you get compared to them. Not to mention they have chant less magic.
Without saying anything she wiped her tears, she then looked straight at me
”I-Is there something on my face?” I asked
”John... Are you really 12?” She asked
Ehhh, did I act too mature? I mean I'm technically 14 but...
She kept staring at me with a determined look on her eyes
”Ha...” I let out a sigh ”To be honest, I'm not sure. I lost my memories”
”What? Your memories...? That means you don't remember anything? Not even your family?” She asked
”Yeah...”
”Ah... I'm sorry...” She said with a worried expression
”But I'm fine, I'm sure one day, I'll remember and find them”
”Is that why you became an adventurer?” She asked
”I-I guess... Although I mainly wanted to explore the world,”