The Author's POV

Chapter 42

Sitting down on a large white table, I nervously drank the cup of water in front of me.

...If I said I wasn't nervous at the moment that would be a lie. In fact, my back was drenched in sweat.

That was because sitting in front of me was—Melissa Hall, one of the main protagonists

Wearing the azure blue uniform provided by the academy, Melissa sat down in front of me.

She was currently elegantly drinking the hot tea that was provided by a servant standing behind her.

...which by the way was glaring in my direction.

Taking a quick look at her one word came into my mind.

'Beautiful'

She had smooth and milky skin that did not have any flaws. Most notably, her most dazzling feature was her pair of large enchanting light blue eyes that were further emphasized by her thinly framed glasses. As she sat in front of me, a cold and arrogant aura expanded from her graceful body making it seem as if anything was beneath her.

"What are you staring so absent-mindedly at?"

"..eh?"

Waking me up from my stupor was Melissa's annoyed voice as she put her teacup down.

"Had I known you were mentally challenged, I wouldn't have bothered meeting you"

"..."

Feeling a slight tap on her shoulder, Melissa's eyes slightly twitched "Oh my, it seems like my tongue has slipped. Please find it within your heart to forgive this pitiful lady"

"..."

"tch"

Clicking her tongue, Melissa slightly glared at her servant behind her. Seeing that he remained unfazed, crossing her arms and legs, she then proceeded to look at me

"When most guys lay their eyes upon me, they shower me with praises and tell me how my beauty is unmatched throughout the whole academy"

"At least it seems you're not one of those corny guys..."

"Don't worry, if you just state your purpose and leave right after, I might make a slight effort in remembering your name"

...yup, this prickly personality. It was definitely her alright.

This was exactly why I tried my best to avoid her.

If not for the fact that she was the only one that could provide me with cheap high-quality potions, I would've never for the love of God even have bothered talking to her.

"Ah but, If you're here looking for a chance to date me then you might as well pack up your stuff and leave. I don't talk to the delusional"

"No, thank you"

Stopping her right before she could continue speaking any further abuse, I went straight to the point.

"I'm here to make a deal"

"...oh? A deal? Is this your roundabout way of asking me for a date?"

"It's a business proposition"

Though she was skeptical, Melissa paused and allow me to speak

"...go on"

would like Melissa

eyes looked down on me. Because of how sudden this was, I was caught off guard.

"...let me finish"

"Watch your words carefully"

Hall to sell me

"...oh?"

up and down, she shook her head

slightly interested me. I mean you were the guy that

"...ah thank you"

similar research—too bad I was only missing

...shit

Honestly, since then professor Rombhouse has always pestered me non-stop regarding the theory. It was only

to talk to me about something important...but it seems like I got the wrong idea about you. Let me

up, Melissa prepared to

nice knowing you..err, whatever you

"Wait"

to open the door, I

here I was thinking of helping you solve Slovaki's monster energy transfer theory..tut, tut, tut, what a

her steps, Melissa looked

did

her teeth and clenching her hands, Melissa glared in my direction only to be left speechless as I laid my

seeing

Shoo, shoo, if you're leaving then just

a person like her, if you didn't take the initiative then you would stand to lose more than you could

to shoo her away, I took out my phone and

-Bam!

on the table, Melissa

was smiling but her eyes

thought you

had a change

"Well isn't that great!"

in my pocket, I returned to my serious self. If I really

we

do I know you're

Melissa once again exuded her pressure

actually that much. She was probably around the same level of strength as me at the moment...maybe I was stronger?

this, I'll give you half of the theory beforehand and the

what if the

my eyes,

think I have the balls

"...Good point"

her servant behind her, Melissa took out her tablet and started writing a contract. We soon spent the next fifteen minutes agreeing on the terms

"This okay?"

"yup, everything seems good"

the contents of the contract, I nodded in

research Melissa would provide me with intermediate potions, provided that I would pay for the cost of the raw materials. The potions that she would make included [Stamina recovery potion] [Muscle recovery potion] [Strenght enhancement potion] and

Low, mid, intermediate, high, advanced, and premium, with each grade being a major

always used were low leveled ones, hence why they were cheap. But now thanks to Melissa's fine

"Then sign it"

that had appeared on my face, Melissa's mouth twitched as she urged me to sign the contract. She could hope for nothing more but to wipe the

before me. Using my finger I swiftly signed the virtual

your end of the

"Okay"

from my bag I handed it to Melissa. Inside of the USB was the first half of the Slovaki monster

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