Chapter 247 - The Question And Master Sylvia (2/2)

John thought for sure Serena was about to get annoyed at him or something, but for some reason she only let out a sigh before she began to walk again, pulling him along with her.

John let himself be pulled with a surprised look, she didn't look mad but tired, even though she had every right to be mad.

”You're not mad?” John asked

”I am... But if you're not telling us, then I'll just put my trust in you, just for now...” Serena muttered

John remained quiet for a moment as he tightened his grasp over Serena's hand

”Thanks...”

Without saying anything, Serena nodded before john suddenly walked to her side

”Also, let me lead us since you don't know the way.”

”Wha- I do know the way to the inn.”

”That's not where we're going.”

***

”Are you sure John is going to come back with Serena...?” Ariel asked with a worried look

”They're on their way.” Said Master Sylvia as she took a sip of the tea she had ordered

”What makes you so sure?” Ariel asked

”I can feel it, you should learn how to soon, you possess the same power as us, after all.”

Suddenly, one of the servants which were on duty, walked up to their table before asking.

”Um excuse me, ma'am, are you sure tea is all you want?”

The two were inside of a restaurant, rather classy In fact. To only order tea would most likely be seen as a waste of table space for them unless the other appeared to be a rich noble or merchant.

”We'll be leaving soon.” Said Master Sylvia as she nodded

”V-Very well...” Said the servant as he backed away

Right after, Ariel nervously looked around. She felt uncomfortable but decided to bear with it.

”Our time in this city has ended. We'll be heading back to xoleria, tomorrow after we pack our things.”

”Eh? Already? Is it because things aren't safe?” Ariel asked

Sylvia gave off a casual nod before saying ”Took you long enough.” as she turned to the entrance of the restaurant.

There stood both John and Serena. As Ariel saw this, she quickly got up before quietly walking towards Serena.

Serena who saw this, got a bit worried as John was acting strangely. Maybe he had kept another thing from her, on top of that Ariel didn't look too happy, and looked rather serious.

As Ariel got closer and closer, Serena got more and more nervous. And when she finally reached Serena, Serena closed her eyes unsure about how to face Ariel.

Contrary to what she was expecting, Ariel ended up giving Serena a big tight hug as she said ”I'm so glad you're safe...” tears streamed down Ariel's eyes as she continued to hug Serena, her nose getting redder and redder by each second.

John left the two to each other as he walked past them, heading straight to Master Sylvia.

With his attention focused solely on her, he took a seat on the seat where Ariel was sitting before staring straight at her.

Master Sylvia with a smile stared straight back as if waiting for John to ask whatever he had stuck on the tip of his tongue.

The tension around John continued to rise as he opened his mouth to ask it.

[Just ask her... It's easy... What are you hesitating for?!] John asked himself

”Hey... Master Sylvia, can I really tru-”

John was interrupted by another servant who showed up, he wore glasses and had a posh air around him as he asked

”How may I help you? You can't just come in here and sit whenever you like it. You need to make a book or an order or-”

The man suddenly stopped talking as John pulled out two gold coins and slid it towards him.

”Can I have a drink?” John asked as he accidentally glared at the man

The man took the two gold coins with shaking hands and widened eyes as he said ”R-r-r-right away, s-s-sir...” Before bowing and leaving.

He was annoyed for having been interrupted, but after he realised how rude that was, he felt bad.

Master Sylvia then gave John a head pat with a smile before asking

”You were saying?”

”Can the three of us really tru... tr... Train any harder? A-as in, can we reach a stronger point?”

That wasn't John's actual question, or rather, it was far from it. But no matter how hard he tried, he was afraid to let it out, and even more than that, he was was afraid to hear the answer.

”You're far from the level you can reach.” Said Master Sylvia as she nodded

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