I Became A Third-Rate Villain In The Hero Academy [On Hiatus]

Chapter 41: It's You (5)

Thursday, 4:30 PM.

All the lectures in the Knight Department have finished.

I was able to observe various techniques in the practical classes and I wanted to learn them as soon as possible.

My body felt restless.

'I need to hurry to the training ground.'

I said my farewells to Irene and Mina.

"I'll be going now. Take care, Irene and Mina."

Since I didn't have any belongings with me, I felt light.

As I was about to leave the Knight Department, Irene spoke up.

"Theo, let's train together."

"Sure, I plan to go to the Hero Department's training ground for a practice session, though."

I already knew the techniques, so it would be more efficient to improve my proficiency against magic dolls.

In other words, I didn't need Irene's help.

Moreover, there was a high probability that Noctar would be at the training ground, so I wanted to build up my stamina with him as well.

"······I see."

Irene sounded somewhat sullen. Then, Mina chimed in.

"Why don't you just go to the Hero Department's training ground together? I think even first-years can bring one person with them."

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Irene silently rejoiced.

'Well done, Mina!'

Although the Hero Department's training ground was exclusive to Hero Department students, students from other departments could bring one person with them.

From the second year, when the formation of aides becomes more formalized, up to four people can be brought in.

Of course, Irene knew this too. However, it was too humiliating for her to say it herself.

Irene hurriedly spoke up.

"Th-that's right. Actually, I've always wanted to experience the Hero Department's training ground. I'm curious to see how effective my swordsmanship will be against magic dolls."

She had a feeling that now was the time to push forward.

Theo nodded slightly.

"Hmm, I see. Irene, if you're okay with it, let's go together."

"O-okay. Shall we go?"

As she said that, Irene stuck close to Theo, just a hair's breadth away.

Just a little movement, and their hands would touch.

Although the elf had unabashedly hugged him in public, Irene couldn't bring herself to do the same.

"Hmm, I guess I'll go too."

Siena casually looped her arm around Theo's.

'Ah, ah, ah...!'

She should have mustered up the courage; there weren't many onlookers anyway.

Irene wished she had been more assertive.

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Irene, Siena, and I boarded the carriage bound for the Hero Department.

The interior was quiet.

'Well, who would go to the Hero Department at this time?'

Despite the tranquility, I felt suffocated.