Chapter 22- Succeed

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"Yuma! Yuma what's going-? On?..." Dante's voice fell flat, the elevator ding echoed allowing them to exit into the lobby.. it was surprisingly empty besides a few of the unknown analysts and receptionists.. "what the? He's not here! You sure he said it was the lobby Cole?"

"Y-yes! That's what the message played for us... I'm not sure what's happening here. B-but He wouldn't tell us to come here for no reason.."

"Clearly. Something is going on. I'm not a fan of being kept in the dark...it annoys me." Rose wasn't having none of this, as she walked passed them and towards the reception desk speaking to the workers calmly "excuse me. Might I ask if you have seen Second Rank Knight Yuma Lionheart around..."

"O-oh!... Yes ma'am! He was just here moments ago... he left us this note to give you three. he claimed you would know what to do..." the receptionist stammered slightly, glancing at her ears every other second before looking down "Gomen'nasai...I'm new here."

"Is there a problem?" Rose's expression immediately became irritated as she could clearly see the glances "take a picture it'll last you longer."

"N-no.... Gomen'nasai! You are the first Dark Elf Knight... I am... a huge fan of yours..." the receptionist said nervously pulling out a marker pen and a laminated poster of.. Rose battling the Tora Sibling "would you.....sign me an autograph?...I think... the way you stood up for yourself. Despite being looked down upon... and treated differently was really cool. The way you defended your friend.. even though he's human and your not... was amazing..."

'Did that Lionheart put her up to this?

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'Did that Lionheart put her up to this?... when I see him. I'm going to castrate that jerk...' Rose thought initially though it seemed to vanish when her emerald eyes gazed at the poster 'wait... this is real?.... Was our exam really that big of a deal?' It didn't take long for her to realize that this was actually someone being sincere in their admiration.

Cole could see the awkward tension as the poor receptionist was practically sinking in her chair, not wanting to offend the Knight as he stammered "R-rose... I think you should give your signature.. write some words of encouragement." He explained hoping to get her to finally do something, as Dante smiled a bit "Oi... You have a fan in the building! That's awesome! Want my autograph too?-"

"Shut up Dante!" The dark elf silenced instantly, making him nearly cry in the corner as she picked up the pen and signed her name in elven.. "what are you dreams?..."

"O-oh! I'm just interning!... I want to become a medic for The Order. Ever since I was a child. Im no good with weapons or very athletic but if I can become a doctor, to help the knights that defend us then I'll be doing my part!" The receptionist told her dream as she lifted the necklace hidden under her shirt, an insignia of the medical squad. "My parents we're both in that division before retiring!"

"I see....well." Rose sighed writing some extra words, before handing it back to her "remember to keep doing your best. You'll get where you want to be...no matter the struggle."

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