31 Preparing for War right away..
It's already been three weeks since the incident on Crimson Mage Ranking Battle.
Many people were still wondering what happened inside the stadium. the most thing they were curious about was the disappearance of Yujiro.
Everyone already knew Yujiro became a Hybrid but no one knows where did he go.
He just suddenly vanished.
Many speculated that Yujiro escaped because everyone discovered his secret, while some was saying that he died inside the Crimson Ranking Stadium.
Even though they want to know what truly happened, no one was brave enough to investigate it because this is a taboo.
The Crimson Mage Academy has ordered everyone not to say what happened in the stadium. If someone was caught spreading it, they will be punished severely.
Considering the power of the academy, people can only speculate and nothing more due to fear.
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In the Crimson Mage Infirmary...
Lele and the F3 were already awake and have recovered from their condition over a week ago. Because of the white aura, they recovered earlier than anticipated. Now, they were just waiting for Rito to wake up.
The F3 went outside to get some stuff while Lele was sleeping on a chair beside Rito.
Ever since she recovered, she was here every day, monitoring him if there were any changes on him.
While she was sleeping, Rito made some movements.
His hand trembled for a bit and he slowly opened his eyes.
He looked at the ceiling while in a daze.
He slowly recovered his senses and gradually remembered what happened.
He opened his eyes wide and was about to jump out of the bed when he suddenly felt a hand holding his.
He looked beside the bed and saw a girl sleeping next to him in a chair and saw her hand was resting on his hand.
He felt surprised in his heart because the girl next to him was Lele.
Meanwhile, Lele woke up and slowly lift her head up when she saw Rito looking at him.
Her eyes went wide and made a smile on her face.
While looking at him, she suddenly felt her hand was resting on his hand.
She jump out of shock and let out a cute scream.
She looked at Rito and said.
"No, It's not what you think... I fall asleep and accidentally hold your hand.."
Rito scratched his nose, feeling awkward of what happened.
He then said.
"Y-Yeah, I know. you don't need to apologize..."
While they were feeling awkward, the F3 came back and saw Rito woke up.
They ran towards him and said.
"You finally woke up, you brat!"
"Yeah, thank you for taking care of me..."
"It's nothing. besides, Lele was the one who took care of you.
Hearing what the F3 said, Lele blushed and lowered her head.
Seeing this reaction, they all laughed.
While they were laughing, someone came towards them and told.
"The principal wants to see you all, kindly follow me"
They were flabbergasted when they saw how fast the academy was, but they understand it. this matter was serious, Yujiro became Hybrid and died. A High-Grade Magician died while in the academy, of course, they want to know the full details. especially the one who fought Yujiro was Rito.
They went straight to the principal's office.
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When they arrived at the principal's office, they saw an old man with a weird face sitting in front of them. He is thin so he looks weak, his robe is quite messy and he has a long beard. he is the principal of Crimson Mage Academy, Ulric.
Rito was shocked when he saw the principal's looks.
While they were in dazed because of the aura of principal, The principal spoke and asked them about what happened at the Crimson Ranking Stadium.
Even though they felt shocked in their hearts, they told him all they know.
They told him they all lose consciousness so they didn't know what happened.
After a series of questions, the principal let out a sighed and said.
"I understand, Looks like you guys really have no idea at all.."
"Can we ask what happened to Yujiro?"
The principal looked at them for a bit and said.
"He died.."
"Wha— How did this happen? He became a Hybrid but he still died?"
"I'm wondering about it too, that's why I called you all"
While they were feeling shocked, the principal looked at Rito and said.
"You better be careful, kid. Even though we didn't know how Yujiro died, It's related to you. His father has a high position in Mage Guild. He only knew his son disappeared but if he find out that his son died, he will take revenge on you because you are the last person he fought against".
The principal continued.
"The situation was still complicated. I'll send you to Eastern Fortress to lay low and when the issue calm down, you can go back"
Rito and the others nodded their heads. this was no small matter so they decided to follow the principal's decision.
When they went out of the office, Rito was thinking deeply.
He was wondering how Yujiro died.
As far as he knows, His red aura was sealed and even now, he can't feel it at all so he was confused as to who killed Yujiro.
After thinking for a while, he said to himself.
"It's useless to think about it anymore, he already died. I just need to be careful of his father..."
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When they went out of the academy, they decided to prepare their things early for the travel.
While they were walking, Rito suddenly stopped.
The F3, who was behind him also stopped and looked at Rito with a confused expression.
Even Lele who was beside Rito couldn't help but look at him with a curious gaze.
While they were wondering what's wrong, Rito turned around and said.
" I have something to say...."
Lele and the F3 were confused, they have no idea what Rito wanted to say.
"Lele, I know this is sudden but.."
Rito looked at Lele straight into her eyes.
The moment the F3 saw this, they felt surprised in their hearts.
Lele, on the other hand, saw Rito's expression. she couldn't help but be surprised. when she saw how he looked at her with a serious gaze, she suddenly felt embarrassed.
"Ever since I saw you at the park, I wanted to say this to you...."
When the F3 heard this words, they couldn't close their mouths for a long time. they realized what Rito want to do and they couldn't help but praised him for his courage.
Meanwhile, when Lele heard this, her cheeks turned red and she cling onto her robe while feeling embarrassed.
"Don't tell me...."
Many imaginations run in her mind. when she noticed it, she felt even more embarrassed.
While they were thinking like this, Rito hesitated for a bit before saying.
"Will you..."
The moment Lele heard this, her heart began to beat faster.
She felt a bit sweet in her heart and looked at Rito while blushing.
"Will you be—"
