Ethereal Ascendance: A Journey of Transformation(1-3VOL)

Vol 3/Chapter 20 - The Weak Teacher

"I know..."

Nicola blushed a little as she defended herself. After all, they had been classmates for three years, so it was impossible for her not to notice this.

"It's just that the way she talks and behaves makes me feel like she's a robot. So sometimes I can't help but see her that way."

"Then you have to try and change your attitude from now on! It's obvious that Reed doesn't like it when people treat her like she's 'faceless'. She was a bit angry just now."

I sighed and admonished her. Coming to another world, we still have to be careful to maintain our relationship as classmates. It's troublesome!

"Angry...?"

Nicola looked back at Reed who was talking with Cyra behind us. She seemed to have gained some realization.

"It's 11 pm already. I should get back to the library."

After looking at the time, Reed bid us farewell as it was getting late. But before leaving, she didn't forget to remind Nicola,

"Remember to come tomorrow. Don't make me come get you!"

"I will!"

Thanks to my counselling, Nicola's attitude seemed to have improved quite a bit. She didn't look as reluctant as before.

"Your rooms should have been prepared already. Do you want to go back and see?"

After Reed had walked far away, Cyra reminded Nicola and me. It was time we usually rested, but the light element in this realm meant I didn't feel sleepy at all.

"Of course!"

I readily agreed. I remembered they mentioned there were also light-isolating devices installed in the rooms. So they probably wouldn't interfere with sleeping.

"We don't need to walk this time. Let's fly back!"

The streets and alleys of this city were quite complex. As newcomers, we'd get lost trying to walk back.

Earlier when Serena brought us here, the high platform where we landed was still towering over the city center. The palace was right below it, so it was easy to spot from high altitude.

"Looks like you two don't need me to lead the way..."

Seeing Nicola and I finding our directions by ourselves, Cyra who was behind us could only complain bitterly that we didn't need her.

A few minutes later...

"So soft! Angels know how to enjoy life!"

I flopped down onto the bed in my room, sinking into the bedding.

"See you tomorrow then!"

After standing at the doorway for a while, Nicola finally bid me goodnight before returning to her room next door.

Cyra's room was on the other side.

"Bye..."

I responded to the doorway, then turned back realizing there was no one there anymore. So I got up to close the door.

Thinking back, apart from those few days in the Dark Continent, Nicola and I had been sleeping together ever since coming here. This was the first time we were separated. It did feel a little unusual.

But I finally had a room to myself! I excitedly rolled around the bed a few more times, before picking up a globe-shaped magic device on the table.

This was the fabled light-isolating device! I didn't see where it was placed when we were in the private room at the restaurant. But now I was looking at the real thing.