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

Chapter 72: Trust (5)

"..."

I observed Noctar, Siena, and Amy from afar, standing near the base of a large tree.

The Northern Forest, vast and wild, was a key location in the original game.

I'd told them to wait there once they got here.

"With Siena here, we can wrap this up fast."

Tap tap.

I gently tapped Jang Woohee's shoulder and nodded.

It was my silent way of saying, 'Don't call me a prophet.'

I had already warned her during our carriage ride, but...

It's best to steer clear of needless confusion.

Siena, Noctar, and Amy.

All three were dependable, but they didn't need to know everything.

In this world, the title of prophet held immense power.

Those who could see glimpses of the future were few, less than ten in the whole continent.

Jang Woohee glanced at me and nodded in understanding.

As I headed towards the group who had arrived ahead of time...

"What's up, Theo? Why were you two exchanging looks like that?"

Siena, who had rushed over, crossed her arms at me.

"I wasn't exchanging looks with her."

"No, you can't trick me. Listen, don't do anything reckless. Don't spray that strange medicine again. If you do, I won't let it go!"

Siena frowned at me.

But despite her stern look, her voice sounded more playful than upset.

"···I have my own life too."

"And?"

Siena gazed at me, her face puzzled.

...Ah.

So sure of herself, I was momentarily lost for words.

"And? she says."

"People who like each other shouldn't have secrets, right?"

"...That's one-sided. Isn't it?"

"So you see it too."

Siena interpreted my words differently.

...Liking each other, isn't that a one-sided thing?

And I can't communicate with spirits like you... I can't even see their shapes.

Siena giggled in amusement.

"Hehe, do you want to see the spirits?"

"···No, forget it."

'How?' The question lingered on my lips, but I bit it back.

If I bring it up now, she's the type who would drag me off to the Great Forest claiming it's to teach me how to communicate with spirits.

Living in the Great Forest would eventually allow me to sense and interact with spirits, thanks to the clean air and water.

But that would take around a hundred years.

······By then, I wouldn't be in this world anymore.

"Well, we can't do anything about that. Anyway, try not to cause trouble, okay? I can't promise what I'll do if you do-?"

Siena clutched my arm tightly.

"..."

Without a word, I looked away.