-187- Orianna's feelings

In the evening, after having dinner in the cafeteria, Orianna walked out of the school together with Lorana.

"I'm going this way." Lorana pouted, indicating that her home was in the opposite direction from Orianna's.

One on the east side, the other on the west side.

Orianna nodded, looking at Lorana, her face filled with reluctance.

This was the first time Orianna had spent a whole day with someone her age.

And between her and Lorana, they talked about everything.

From singing and dancing to mechanical knowledge, Lorana could discuss it all with Orianna. Moreover, Lorana even knew some adventurous stories.

This made Orianna experience the taste of friendship for the first time.

Facing Orianna's puppy-like eyes, Lorana sighed and said in a not-so-kind tone, "Orianna!"

"I'm here!" Orianna immediately responded.

"What's with this reluctant look?" Lorana walked up to Orianna, taller by a head, raised her hand, and then patted Orianna's small head.

This time, Lorana didn't use a small booklet; she used her hand.

Smiling at Orianna, Lux said softly, "We can still meet tomorrow, right?"

"So then, see you tomorrow."

Lorana closed her two fingers together, made a handsome wave, and turned around with a smile.

Orianna watched Lorana's back. After a while, she suddenly shouted, "Lorana, see you tomorrow!"

Lorana paused, then walked again, waving her hand without turning back.

Turning around, Orianna also walked towards her home.

At first, Orianna walked slowly.

Piltover's warm-colored lights shone on the streets.

There were not many people on the streets in the affluent district.

Even on a street leading to the commercial district, there was only Orianna walking alone for a short stretch.

But she wasn't afraid.

Was it the courage given by the lights? Orianna didn't know.

But gradually, Orianna quickened her pace. From a brisk walk to a jog, and finally, Orianna started to run.

---

At 8 PM, inside Corin's Prosthetics Shop.

Corin Reveck, with no interest in work, was sitting at the counter, supporting his chin with his hand, and furrowing his brows.

Until the bell rang, and a breathless girl pushed open the door. Corin's brows eased as he saw Orianna.

But the next moment, when he walked out from behind the counter, looked at Orianna, who was standing there sweating profusely, Corin was shocked. He quickly asked, "Orianna? What happened to you?"

Orianna raised her head, looked at Corin, and gave him a smile that stunned him.

It was a smile that came from the bottom of Orianna's heart.

No longer the shallow smile at the corners of a lady's mouth.

But a smile that showed her teeth.

Corin didn't know how long it had been since he last saw Orianna smile like this.

"Dad, I love school."

"I'm going to school tomorrow."

A gleam shone in Orianna's eyes, "And you can't stop me."

"No I won't," Corin paused, "I've already promised you, so you can rest assured."

"Okay!"

Late at night, Corin's Shop also closed its iron gate.

But the shop was still brightly lit at this moment. Orianna and Corin sat face to face at a small wooden table.

Corin held a large piece of bread in his hand, dipping it in hot butter with a blade and eating.

On the other side of the table, Orianna was chattering non-stop.

"Dad, let me tell you, the cafeteria food is really, really delicious, and it's super cheap. You can buy lamb for like twelve copper coins. But unfortunately, you can only eat in the cafeteria; you can't take it back. Otherwise, I would have brought it back for you to eat. But Lorana said it's because she's afraid of wasting."

"Lorana? I met her today, she's my classmate."

"Of course, she's a girl. Dad, what are you thinking?"

"I met many impressive people today, like Dean Talis, Professor Heimerdinger, Dean Powder, Dean Zevi. Oh, and Dad, I'm a direct student of Dean Zevi."

"I'm also a student of Dean Talis, and of course, I can attend his classes, but my grades and everything are taken care of by Dean Zevi."

"There are four departments in the school, offering many different courses."

"Electives? Lorana and I chose dance and music classes, but unfortunately, we didn't get to meet Professor Seraphine today."

"We also went to see the experimental laboratory of Applied Mechanical Processing. Dad, it's different from what I imagined. It's huge, and there are many powerful devices. Lorana said I can try using a Hextech gem as a core and create a mobile combat doll."

"I don't even need to spend money; the gemstone is provided by the university. As long as you apply for the project proposal from Dean Zevi, you have a chance to use it."

"Of course, it's not a toy! It's a combat doll, a combat clockwork doll!"

Corin ate his bread, and all the worries of the day melted away in Orianna's chattering voice.

He just realized how talkative Orianna could be.

How did he not know that Orianna was such a talkative person before?

Reflecting on this, Corin sighed, "You really like school."

Orianna paused, and then, smiling and nodding vigorously, she said, "Yes, Dad, I really like it."

Corin also nodded, and then, with a hum, he said, "So you don't plan to come back for meals in the future?"

Orianna immediately became awkward, "Um, Dad, the school meals are really delicious."

"And, and there will be a day off every three days. On that day, I'll definitely be at home to accompany you."

Corin smiled.

"Alright."

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Early the next morning, Corin went to knock on the door.

Just two knocks, and Orianna responded promptly.

As the door opened, Orianna was already dressed.

Not in a cute dress, but in a neat work uniform.

She also wore a large hat, tucking her hair under it.

With a smile on her slightly round face, Orianna looked at Corin.

Corin cleared his throat and said, "Are you having breakfast before going to school?"

"No, Dad, I want to have breakfast at school!"

"Shall I walk you there?"

Orianna hesitated for a moment and then said, "It's okay Dad. I can go by myself."

After saying that, Orianna looked at Corin.

Corin hesitated for a few seconds and nodded, "Okay, be careful, and don't run so hastily like yesterday."

"I got it!"

Running forward, Orianna gave Corin a tight hug and then ran out of the shop, swinging her hand.

Corin watched Orianna's figure, a hint of helplessness flickering in his eyes behind the lenses.

She said she knew.

Even if she say that, she's still running out so hastily in front of him?

At 7:20 in the morning, Orianna successfully arrived at the entrance of Twin City University.

The two male enforcers at the school gate had been replaced.

Orianna approached them and greeted.

Then, Orianna learned the names of these two enforcers. The one from Zaun was named Nelan, and the one from Piltover was named Jorden.

Orianna took out her student card and placed it on the sensor.

Then, with an anxious heart, she walked into the campus.

Today was a day for classes.

Just as Orianna was about to head to the cafeteria with her student ID in hand, her shoulder was tapped.

Turning around, Orianna saw a red-haired girl.

"Good morning!"

It was Lorana, smiling at Orianna.

"Good morning!"

Orianna also greeted Lorana right away.

"Lorana, have you had breakfast?"

"Not yet. Why? Do you want to treat me to breakfast?"

Orianna's eyes narrowed into crescents, and a proud smile curved her cute face.

Suddenly, she bent down, shaking towards Lorana, and a tinkling collision sound echoed from Orianna's pocket.

"Of course, no problem. I brought enough money today."

Orianna said proudly.

She had brought ten silver coins today, enough to cover her cafeteria expenses for half a month.

"Ku!"

Lorana raised her hand and delivered a karate chop to the hat on Orianna's head, "I don't need you to treat me."

"Let's go, it's not early now. We need to finish breakfast quickly and go to the classroom. We can't be late on the first day of class."

Orianna followed Lorana, looking up at her with a smile:

"Okay."

The red-haired Lorana lowered her head to look at Orianna and also smiled.