Chapter 256 - Sneaking Out (1) (1/2)

Ingrid stared at the windows of the manor with disappointment clearly marked on her face.

From the day she agreed to stay until now, there had been nothing but rains and thunders. And what's worse, her Blood Week arrived on the night she made the agreement of staying with Solomon. So, instead of being able to roam around freely, she was forced to stay indoors and lock herself up.

Great, just great. She couldn't even go home much less go around the academy because of these two annoying problems.

Such an opportunity wasted, huh. Guess it really was a bad decision for her to stay.

She covered herself with the thick comfortable silk blankets as she continued to stare at the sun setting. She reveled in the warmth it gave while she looked at the view outside.

She could see by the distance bursts of light that must be from the magic spells of students despite the evening hours.

She asked Granny Zai once why the bright lights seemed to be incessantly shining for days and she told her that apparently, there was a tournament held in a few day's time. The lights come from students training their magic since there were no longer any time restrictions on the training grounds usage as well as no more strict curfew for the dorms. Hence, some students are trying to cram all their training until the very last minute since the tournament was drawing near.

In fact, Granny Zai commented that if Ingrid would remain for just a day longer, she'd be able to see the tournament and be amazed at the great display of strength and magic prowess the students had in the prestigious school.

And to be perfectly honest, Ingrid was tempted to stay for a day longer. The allure of seeing magic was too much for her to bear. Because although she knew she had the ability to be a magic-user, she never had the chance to learn. And so, hoping she could pick up a spell or two, she was actually excited to roam the academy and observe these 'geniuses' training.

But this 'brishnik' weather…

She swore with her native tongue as she continued to look at the trailing raindrops by the glass with a frown.

Then, she felt a sudden pain in her abdomen that made her wince but she clenched her teeth as she endured the urge to cry out.

Well, her Blood week was only known to last for about two to three days and was greatly irregular so, she most likely won't have it again until the next year.

Feeling the pinpricks of pain by her abdomen again, she groaned as she hoisted herself off her bed. She stretched slightly, trying ease the pain as looked at the heap of armor and weapons she had. Then, her eyes instinctively zeroed in on her most important weapon.

Her Edserian Adventurer Sword.

She made her way to it, grabbing it by its scabbard as she slowly caressed the insignia on it.

Lidden family… the family who abandoned her…