Chapter 196: Walking to the University (2/2)

”Oh, I was just on my way to take Emily here to school, but then your cousin messaged me asking if I would mind showing you the way if I had classes today, which I don't,” Sarah said.

Alex waited for her to continue and she did.

”So, when I heard that, I instead decided to just let Emily go to the university with you. She needs company, and you need a guide. You two are perfect for each other,” Sarah said with a smug smile. There seemed to be another meaning hidden behind her words.

Emily nudged her in the side with her elbow as she got even more embarrassed.

Sarah just laughed it off and said, ”Alright, I'll leave you guys to it now, or you will be late. See you tomorrow. Have fun, Emily.” Sarah returned back towards her home after waving them off.

Alex was a little stunned at what had just happened, but he still managed to gather his wits and ask Emily, ”Shall we go now? Or else we will be late, I think.”

Emily checked the time and meekly said, ”We- We will still have over 10 minutes remaining on our time even if we walked right now. Either way, w-we should move.”

They started walking to the university. Alex was quite unsure of what to do, so he tried to start a talk a few times, but each time Emily would stop the conversation with a simple answer and not keep the conversation flowing.

At first, Alex thought she was doing that on purpose, but then he saw her beet-red face and realized she was just as, if not more, nervous and anxious at being around him than him being around her.

The path to the university was quite convoluted with a lot of twists and turns.

”I would've probably been fine with the map, but I don't think I could've made it here this fast if not for you,” Alex said out loud.

”Yo-You think so?” Emily asked.

”Yes, really. Thank you,” Alex said.

Emily just smiled a little.

They finally reached university, and it took them about 20+ minutes of walking. ”Although walking is fine and healthy, a vehicle would be much better,” Alex said.

”Oh, w-why don't I ask Sarah to give you a ride on the days she does have classes?” Emily said.

”Will you? That will be helpful. I will start learning how to drive together with my sister as well,” Alex said.

”I- Should I learn it as well?” she seemed to be considering the prospects. ”Although, I'm not as rich as Sarah so I don't know if I can even buy a car. Not sure if my parents will get me on either,” she said.

”You should be able to earn a few bucks from the game, right? Especially now that you are in the True Realm,” Alex asked.

Emily hesitated for a moment, wondering if she should say it or not, but in the end, she did. ”I am actually no longer in the True Realm,” she said.

Alex was a little surprised to hear that. At first, he wondered why she would lie about the realm yesterday, but when he thought more about it, he was shocked.

”Wait, did you already reach Saint realm?” he asked with wide eyes.