Sylvia's eyes were open early in the morning…she couldn't sleep well last night.
Everything that happened yesterday didn't allow her to sleep well.
She comes from a royal family and was someone who has been taught etiquette from a very early age. And Sylvia has always been quite a soft-spoken and disciplined child—someone who doesn't insult her elders.
Then what happened that she ended up insulting her favorite professor and the man she respected the most?
It was her unique skill, that allowed her to read the mind of those with whom she was close.
And two days ago…she unexpectedly heard Professor Adrian's voice during his class.
Those words…she could never forget…
'Those eyes, I want to pluck them and see you bleed until you die like a damn rat…your limbs would be torn and you would cry for help like a fool before I would bestow death upon you…'
Not only that but many other cruel and inhumane things she heard from the man she considered to be the most gentle and considerate person in the academy.
Someone whom she respected and adored was actually a cruel being who was jealous of his student.
Allen.
The boy who stole Adrian's fiancée.
Well, she was exaggerating things here since Allen and Olivia were just good friends…however, those who hate Professor Adrian, flared the rumor that they are a thing or sort.
However, Sylvia genuinely expected Adrian to never believe those ridiculous rumors. After all, in her eyes there are only two people who hold a mature head—her father and the Professor.
…however, she was utterly wrong…so utterly wrong. That man… is just a jealous loser who got jealous of a guy and planned on murdering him.
All the respect Sylvia held for the man, burned to cinders. And when she heard from her friends that the man had never, even once, brought students for practical lessons, she dug out some information and found out that Adrian was a false runesmith,
He actually used his connection with the headmistress to become a teacher.
The last bit of hesitation she had faded with that evidence, and she ended up insulting the man in front of the whole class, calling him a fake.
And now, in a few hours, he would be humiliated in front of everyone or it wouldn't be too surprising if he ended up running away rather than facing the situation.
Biting her lips, she turned away and muttered under her breath, 'Idiot loser…'
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Ariana was startled when she returned to Adrian's room and found him sleeping.
What is he even thinking?!
"Adrian, wake up!"
She shook him, waking him up somehow.
Adrian grumbled as he said, "What are you doing…I have been studying until late…let me sleep…" He tried to lay back down but,
"You need to go, you forgot that? Come get up this instance!"
Her voice was loud and the woman seemed unnaturally panicked.
Adrian finally got up and faced the woman, "It's no longer necessary for me to run away, now."
Ariana's eyes widened…she couldn't comprehend what he was spouting all of a sudden.
Adrian held her shoulder and said, "I am going to face them."
Ariana's lips slowly moved as she asked in disbelief, "How…in the world are you going to face them when you don't know Runesmithing."
Adrian assured her, "Although I faced the exam, it isn't like I don't know. I was just hesitant since I failed to do it at such a big stage and that's why I lied to you when I came to ask for a job."
Adrian knew she would come here and ask him to leave, that's why he had prepared the lie already.
Ariana clenched her fist, as she asked, "Are you really sure… there is a high chance for the tower members to be here too…"
Adrian nodded, "Trust me, Aria. I know what I am doing…" Hearing those words, Ariana was rendered speechless.
She…wasn't expecting this…from a long shot. She knows her cousin, and considering his personality, she assumes that he must have already packed his bags and must have been waiting for her so he could escape.
However, unexpectedly, he was saying that he could handle this…she didn't know if she should feel relieved or worried.
Her shoulders lost their strength as she looked down and said, "I wish you to continue your life peacefully…I really do. So please think carefully before making any decision."
Adrian smiled at the woman…even though he wasn't good to her in the past when she used to visit the main house. But when Adrian needed her, she didn't think twice before going against her principles and taking such a huge risk of recruiting a failure.
Even now, she seemed completely fine by taking all the blame and helping Adrian to escape…such a benevolent person. The real Adrian should have appreciated the woman more.
"I won't let you down."
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[8:00 A.M]
In the ceremonial hall, hundreds of students have gathered.
The buzz was quite huge because today, for the first time in history, a teacher was going to show his worth to be here.
There were only a few teachers who showed their displeasure on this matter, while there were many who were in support since they also suspected Adrian's qualifications—or more like, these people were those who wanted to make a good impression on the royal highness. There were those as well, who were just here to enjoy the show—just like the students.
Adrian was quite a popular Profesor, majorly because of his looks and friendly behavior. Many students have confessed to him in the past…that's why most of the male populace doesn't like the Professor. Which explains why majorly boys were present in the crowd.
Naturally, Sylvia was also present among the students, and beside her, there were two more students—one was the raven-haired boy who came to pursue her yesterday, and beside Allen was a green-haired girl.
The fiancée of Adrian, Olivia Duskbane.
Sylvia glanced around and found that there were students who had brought tomatoes, eggs, and whatnot that would be thrown at the man.
She clenched her fist and moved her eyes away.
She knew exactly what would happen today...and the reason behind it would be her.
However, there was no going back now...all she could do was to let the real face of the man appear before everyone.
"I bet he must have run away." One of the boys nearby joked.
"Nah~the school security would have caught his a*s, if he really had tried to."
"But that would have been fun. That sick bastard getting caught while trying to escape. I surely would have enjoyed the sight~"
There were many who hated the man...but Sylvia was the only one who took a step against him.
'He deserves it...' With those thoughts, she turned her focus toward the entrance of the auditorium.
Soon, several figures entered the room, and many students gasped.
"Aren't they the members of the Mage Tower?"
"Damn...so they really did come."
"What are you saying..it's the princess who complained and this is one prestigious Academy. Of course, they would care about it."
Numerous people started chatting about the sudden appearance of the Tower members.
Sylvia's mouth was slightly parted agape in shock...she didn't think they would take action so soon.
Although she knew it wasn't a small matter, however, for the mage tower to take action...
"I told you...you have committed a grave mistake."
Allen's voice echoed in her ears, making the girl annoyed as she turned away, with her arms crossed.
"He deserves it."
Olivia glanced between the two in panic, not wanting the duo to fight.
The tower memebers all went to the stage along with the headmistress.
The students were quieted down by the teachers, as silence prevailed in the ceremonial hall—
*CLICK*
—only for a few moments as the doors were again parted, and a familiar man entered the hall.
Adrian was here.
Many student gasped and many grinned.
Allen was also shocked to see the man here.
Meanwhile, Sylvia just remained frozen at her spot, her eyes tracing the tall man's frame as he walked confidently toward the stage
Although she was standing apart from the others and near the front, he never looked at her and climbed the stage.
The assessment which would tell if Adrian is actually a Runesmith or not, was about to begin.
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A/N:- Thanks for reading.