Crimson Phoenix Guardian- Aspiration to the Heavens: Becoming the Supreme Mage 4

Episode 102: Mentorship

*Tamara*

I looked up from my laptop. Li hadn't gotten up from her bed since the battle with her cousin. The guy really was strong. Hopefully, I would get the opportunity to fight him. Although, if Shuai was that strong, was Enkai at the same level? Shuai did call Nat, Enkai, himself, and me the 'Elite Four' of our class. Argh! Hopefully I would get the chance to see Enkai in action soon!

Putting away my laptop, I stood up and poked Ling.

"Sorry, Tammy. But I'm not in the mood to do anything," she whispered. There were no tears, but her tone told me she was crying within.

I crossed my arms and pouted. Everyone was so moody. It reminded me of Benny after he had lost a few events in the games earlier this year. 

Grabbing Ling's arm, I yanked her off the bed.

"H-hey!" Ling said, grabbing her bed. "Stop that! You're being ridiculous, Tammy."

No, she was! Losing should be getting her pumped to train more, not cry!

"Alright! I'll go! Just stop yanking my arm."

I let go of her and raised a hand forward, flashing my signature victory pose.

Ling sighed as she dusted her white blouse off. She had switched to the same clothes she had when we met. Our uniforms might've been made out of magical fibers, but when damaged a lot, they didn't instantly fix themselves.

"So, what do you want to do?"

I punched and kicked the air.

She took a deep breath. "Maybe something else? I am a bit burned out from earlier. Even Carter and Aurelius are."

True. I smiled and opened the door. Then, I had to cheer them up too!

"Hey!" Ling snapped as I dragged her out of the room.

"You seem hyper," Vermeil said, giggling as she passed us in the hall.

I nodded and made several signs.

She hummed. "You're looking for your friends?"

I nodded.

"Lidi is outside, training with the princess, Xue, Ari, Kanja, and Mira."

Ling lowered her gaze.

"You're always free to join them," Vermeil said with a slight smile. She patted her head. "You know, you remind me a lot of Sa. That girl really had a hard time depending on others. She wanted to do things her own way, alone."

Ling closed her eyes.

Vermeil let go of her and waved at me. Did she want me to follow?

I nudged Ling forward.

"You want to go with her? Thought we were going to find the others?"

Ver giggled. "That's where I am taking you ladies."

"Why not just say so?" Li asked, sighing.

I smiled as I spotted Carter once we reached the plaza between the dorms.

"Looks like Tamara wants to say something," Li's brother said as he spotted me jumping up and down and waving my arms.

"Tammy?" Carter asked, turning to look at me. "Oh, Ling's here too?"

Renshu walked over to Li. "Done moping?"

Ling turned away and scoffed. "Like you didn't mope even longer during your first year."

He sighed. "You're always so defensive."

"Again, like the princess," Ver whispered.

"You know, it's not good manners to talk about people who aren't present," Huo said as he emerged from behind some bushes.