❝DÉVOUEMENT❞ ; twst.

✦ chapter one hundred thirty five.

ೃ༄ "i can't have you dying on me."
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time passed and the group had already done their tasks. epel and deuce stood beside one another with gifts in hand— gifts given by azul. f/n was standing beside the octavinelle dorm head with a necklace in hand as she walked down the streets with the rest of the group members.

"i suppose we must head back," said f/n. 

the group walked around until they reached what seemed to be the event hall for the festival. f/n looked around until a familiar voice called out to her, "there you are, my dear." she immediately turned to face the source of the voice before smiling, "hey, mal."

"wow, we're all gathered here at once," remarked azul. 

idia groaned before placing his arm over f/n's shoulder, "what took you guys so long? it's crowded around here, now..." the military officer poked his cheek and replied, "this is the event hall of the festival, after all. i mean, the decorations look great."

"that big tent over there, is that the stage?" questioned grim, "the smaller tents seem to be souvenir stalls, though..." 

ruggie then looked at the professor as he requested for them to roam around the area as part of the fieldwork. trein allowed them as he knew there is still much time left before the festival. yuu accompanied malleus to check on some stalls by the right side of the area, whilst f/n stayed with idia. 

her eyes landed on a dog walking on its hind legs, whilst the man accompanying the dog was walking on all fours. she blinked at the act as she said, "a dog taking its owner out for a walk. that's a first."

idia hummed as his gaze landed on a group playing with instruments in a tent nearby. he tugged on her sleeve and gestured for the lady to look at what he was viewing, "look. there are drums, a violin, and a bugle."

f/n was enjoying the music until her eyes landed on a familiar bunch. her eyes immediately widened as she said, "wait... those people over there...!"

it seems it wasn't only her who noticed, but the rest of the students as well. the familiar people walked towards f/n as she said, "aren't those people from royal sword academy?!" her voice was heard by the rest as riddle spoke, "chenya's over there!"

"ack... is that neige?!" exclaimed epel.

the royal sword academy students hadn't noticed the nrc students from afar, except for one. f/n had her eyes on a familiar student of the academy as they both exclaimed in unison.

"aelyn / nee-san?!"

the younger l/n stood before her sister with wide eyes as she said, "w... what are you doing in here?!" the older l/n crossed her arms and said, "i was supposed to be asking you that. what are you doing in here?" 

"i was invited along with the rest," answered aelyn. f/n hummed in response and said, "right... well, enjoy your time, i guess." 

idia, who was still standing beside her, cleared his throat and whispered, "your promise, n/n."