The Author's POV

Chapter 397

"Junior? What are you talking about Monica?"

'Oh god.'

At Monica's arrival, the effects of Monarch's indifference wore off.

My goal was to prevent Donna from using her skill to make me talk. With Monica here, the chances of that happening were almost null to zero and thus, Monarch's indifference wore off.

"Um, Um."

Walking around me, a look of mischief appeared on Monica's face.

'What is she planning?'

Wariness flashed across my eyes.

With her hands behind her back, Monica twirled around and whistled.

"Hewww...hewww..."

Well, at least tried to. Wasted effort on her part as it just sounded like she was blowing air. She quickly gave up after a couple of tries.

She then arrived next to Donna and reassured her.

"Anyways, as I was saying. You don't have to worry about these two."

"...If you say so."

Donna nodded her head with a confused look on her face. It was clear that she was still taken aback by the news. But since Monica was the one telling her the news, she merely went along with it.

"So...is everything sorted?"

Turning her head, Donna looked at John who was slowly standing up.

Although he was injured, it wasn't that bad. Brushing her hair by the side of her ear, she sighed.

"Since he's fine, I guess everything is alright."

"Alright."

I proceeded to walk up to John. The moment I did, Donna's voice rang from behind.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm just getting my stuff back."

Bending over, I picked up the two magic cards that I used. They were still intact, but compared to the first time I used them, they shined less.

"...What are those?"

"Wow!"

Observing the cards, Monica's voice suddenly rang in front of me, startling me. Leaning forward, she curiously looked at the card in my hand.

"Is this what you used to beat him?"

She extended her hand, trying to touch the card. Moving my hand away, I glared at her.

"Hands off."

"What?"

"This is off-limit. You'll know more about it later."

"Tsk."

Monica clicked her tongue and crossed her arms. Fortunately, Monica was reasonable enough to stop. After all, there was still a crowd of people around us.

"Stingy."

She muttered under her breath. Rolling my eyes, I nudged my head in Hein's direction.

"Hein, let's go."

Lifting his head, Hein put his handkerchief away. Leaning sideways to make sure there were no smudges on his shield, only once he was sure it was shining did he finally stand up and nod his head.

"...Alright."

'I've got to have a talk with Malvil about this...It's getting out of hand.'

"If you would excuse me."

Nodding my head in Donna's and Monica's direction, I headed back upstairs under everyone's watch. As I walked up, I could feel Donna's eyes burn holes at the back of my head, but I promptly ignore it.

'She'll probably figure it out soon.'

Not like I was trying to hide it. The only reason why I was still wearing a mask was because quite a few people knew of my face, and the matter regarding 876 wasn't resolved yet.

Of course, I had plans regarding that matter.

Walking up the stairs, it wasn't long before I stopped in front of Melissa's residence. Stopping in front of her, I proceeded to hand the cards back to her.

they are

"Keep them."

cards back to me. Surprise flashed across

you suddenly become

scrunched up

I would want

across

'Figured.'

Couldn't

Didn't you see my

my eyes after

"Tsk."

I clicked my tongue.

I could see Amanda covering her eyes with her hand. Understandable,

keep the cards. I've

if you say

in my dimensional space. They may end

still needed to properly

bag. It only took two cards to take him down. Was kind of disappointed.

her small notepad, Melissa headed back

you would please go away.

Ci Clank—!

even say anything, the door shut with a loud bang.

"What time is it?"

"About 12."

after checking

"Hmm..."

behind me, at Amanda,

get

"Um."

thought for a moment before she nodded.

"What about you?"

"No, sorry, I can't."

Got something

to meet

mind, I'd

more severe for Leopold. It had gotten to the point where his

'Should I call Kevin?'

head, I took out my

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to reply. Unexpectantly he also rejected

I can't. I'm

rejection, but I didn't think too much. Perhaps he

not

shoulders, I looked

it's just us

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her chin, a complicated look

"What's wrong?"

Monica. With her hands behind her head, she had a nonchalant look on her

"Something wrong with you?"

came to a halt. Raising her head,

Monica. That guy from before was

"...Eh?"

Monica's eyes opened up. Putting her arms

"...Am I right?"

reiterated. Her tone was a lot more

such a tone, Monica hurriedly

"Yes, yes, you're right."

"Who is it?"

"It's—"

Donna raised her

tell me. I think I

only one person that would interact with Melissa

and emotionless look. She thought that she was overthinking things back then, but it finally dawned on her

who got along with Melissa and Amanda who usually never talked with anyone, there could only be

Donna lifted her head.

her head back in the direction of the dorms, her amethyst-colored eyes

a smile appeared on her

you were reacting like

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of his own room, leaning on a chair with his arms

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[Warning.] [Warning.] [Warning.]

remnant has set its

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he looked at it, the tighter the frown

"Just what is this?"

he had seen this, but the sense of foreboding he got from it increased with each passing day. It

past few months,

had gotten to the point that he was now starting to become

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