Chapter 253 - Leave? Or Stay? (1/2)

Before Solomon could ask any more, Ingrid hurriedly grabbed her armor. She tried her best to grab everything, draping them over her shoulders, elbows, and even her head. But every time she did, one item falls on the ground instead. And so, her actions became a cycle of her draping, dropping, and picking the armor up.

Seeing her comical display, Solomon chuckled softly. Amusement reflected in his eyes as he observed her trying so hard to try and grab everything hurriedly. He knew that she didn't want to be asked further questions about her name nor her family hence the obvious desperation she held to gather all her armor in one fell swoop. She was most likely planning to grab then run away.

Solomon snickered, reveling the ridiculous display for a few moments before finally casting a spell to help her.

The armor glowed and floated around Ingrid, making her jump in surprise as she whipped her head to look at Solomon in confusion.

”It'll keep floating and following you for ten moments. Within the tenth moment, the spell would gradually disappear and soon after, they would crash to the ground. But no worries, I don't think it would take you more than ten moments to go to your room from here.”

Inna furrowed her brows as she stared at Solomon.

”I'm not going back to that room. I'm leaving.”

Solomon raised an eyebrow at her unexpected statement.

”Leaving? Why?”

Ingrid gave him an obvious look as she made her way to the door.

”Why else? I am one of the adventurers that live in Tarnil hence I'll obviously be going back to Tarnil, where I rightfully belong. Being in Anemoly, much more in this prestigious Eldora Academy, gives me the impression that I'm trespassing into somewhere I shouldn't be. Though, for all the effort you've done in taking care of me, I can only give you my thanks.”

Ingrid tilted her head as a makeshift bow before opening the door before her. But just as she took one step out of the room, Solomon suddenly spoke up.

”I... uhh… I do suggest you stay longer. I mean, aren't you curious as to what the academy would look like? How the classes are? Don't you want to learn some combat secrets from our Combat department? I'm sure Azai would love to take you in or, show you around at least.”

Ingrid immediately stopped at her tracks after hearing his tempting offer.

Truly, it is a once in a lifetime experience for her to ever enter such a place!

But… was she willing to sacrifice her safety for the sake of her curiosity?

Solomon saw her hesitation and couldn't help but smirk.

”Tell you what, if you rest here for about three days, I'd personally tour you around this academy on the third day. The preceding two days would be allotted for your recovery and also because I have piled up work to be finished on those days. Well, within the two days, I'd allow for you to roam anywhere, but not inside the rooms of the Academy just yet. Just… take the time to take in the outer scenery for now, okay? Who knows what you'll find?”