Vanessa's notebook

She comes out from behind one of the trees.

"...How did you catch me?"

"I have my own ways. So, what do you need?"

"...Well, first, here," She returns my schedule.".....You know, the notebook thing this morning. I don't really trust you keeping a secret like that so...I just needed to make sure that something like that is kept a secret no matter what"

I sigh, is that an excuse or something? She must've come for another reason, it's not like her coming here would have any adverse effect on my action. Or is she here to offer something in exchange for me keeping quiet?.... I'd rather not get anything, I'm not into extortion

"As I said before, I'm not planning on telling anyone."

Even if I did, it's not like anyone would believe me.

"...But Allen said that you won't do something unless you get something in return and that you like to use people's weaknesses against them."

I sigh...I do wonder though, would someone like him make a blunder like this? I mean, it was already pretty rash to denounce me with so many holes in his story. Does he have something else planned or did he get impatient after I saw through him? Maybe I'll get some answers from this girl

"And did you ever try to confirm what he said or did you believe it without any prior notion?"

"Why would Allen say all of that about you? He's not the type to lie like that."

"To each their own, I'm sure he had something to gain by destroying my credibility."

"What do you mean? Allen is not like that."

I sigh.

" All you say is 'Allen is not like that', if he's not 'like that', then what type of person is he then?"

"Allen is the type of person who helps everyone who's in need and is kind to everyone around him. He always looks out for people and is always honest."

"So he's an opportunist who jumps at the opportunity of a better image and tells the truth most of the time to have high credibility."

I probably shouldn't have said that out loud. But the more I talk to her the more I'm reminded of how I used to believe Argus and gets me irritated. This girl reminds me of my old self, she really gets on my nerves.

"He's not like that!"

I sigh.

"If that's all you need I have a library to get to"

"Wait... can I ask you something?"

What is wrong with this girl? Is she still going on about me telling someone that she has a stalker notebook?

"Listen, Vanessa, let's assume I tell everyone and you deny it. Who would everyone in the class believe? The shady transfer student or the girl they've been with for 14 years."

"I guess me...but Allen-"

This girl is really getting to me!

"Can't you think on your own or something?!"

"What?"

"Let me ask you this, how many times have you said 'Allen' in this conversation?"

"..."

"Maybe 10 times or so wouldn't you agree? Now, let me ask you something else. How many times have you stated your own opinion?"

"I have!"

"Yes, and about who?"

"...Allen."

"Exactly, now. Are you telling me that the only reason that you tried to injure me before is due to someone else's opinion of me?"

"..."

"Try to learn to formulate your opinion before you act rashly next time. Anyway, I'm leaving."

I walk away while she stays there. I probably said a little too much, I guess I got too irritated. Especially since it was about that idiot. Hopefully, she'll leave me alone after this... I sigh, I'll head to the training facility now.

I get to the training facility and ask for two hours as usual. Alright, I need to get myself together and focus. Today's training will be focused more on two things that I really want to do. Bringing out my armament and trying to merge with my shadow.

I put my phone on the lock to open the door. Alright, I didn't input any settings so this should just be a normal room. I go to the center, sit down and close my eyes...

__________________________________________________

Vanessa's POV

This guy, he just left me here... I don't know what to do now. What he said...have I not changed from before?...

I find a place to sit and sit down. Honestly, I don't know what to do... I wasn't even able to confess to Allen properly and now I'm doubting the same person I've liked for so long because of this random stranger...

...But what he said made sense...what's the right choice?... Luis is the one who placed this doubt on me! Ugh, I hate him so much!

The only way for me to clear my head is by making him tell me that I can formulate my own opinion... but how exactly do I do that?... I don't really like this but... I think the best choice would be to observe him and then state my own opinion, maybe then I'll finally feel better about what he said... idon't know...

I hope he dies... Well, no time like the present! Actually, wasn't he heading towards the training facility?...Didn't he just finish going to one of those special classes?... What is he thinking?!

________________________________________________

Luis POV

It's been about an hour since I've been doing this armament thing. I'm close! Suddenly I feel a surge of power enveloped my whole body. I could feel a blinding light emitting from within my body and in the next moment, I feel something envelop me.

I got my armament out! Yes! Though...even though I thought that I wanted something that I'm used to using and that could cover a good portion of my body this armament leaves a bit much to desire. Why is my armament a jacket? ...

The jacket is black and has two pockets on either side. I would've thought that it was my usual jacket however the difference is that there's no zipper and this jacket is longer than my usual one. There's also the dead give away that the jacket is giving off a lot of magic.

Well, I won't worry too much, though this will dictate how I fight for a while apparently. Nonetheless, it's my first armament so I have a couple more to go. Anyways, I will inspect my beginner skill and then I'll try it out.