noveltune Chapter 54: Chapter 53- Dinner
Chapter 54: Chapter 53- Dinner
Chapter 54: Chapter 53- Dinner
Austin didn't leak the information regarding the Demons and only told the Headmaster about the whole situation.
To say Philius was surprised would have been an understatement. He was baffled at how many serious and life-threatening decisions Austin took to capture the demon all by himself.
"You should have at least told me before following that demon into the forest. Although Sebastian was with you, it doesn't change the fact that you led yourself into their trap."
Inside the Headmaster's office, only the two of them were present, when Austin was getting scolded.
"Everything happened so fast that I never found the opportunity to notify you. And, that demon was monitoring my movements so making unexpected contact with you would have made them suspicious."
Although Philius agrees that what Austin did was the best possible route to handle the situation, he couldn't get rid of the anxiety of thinking of a student endangering their life so casually.
It was his failure as a Headmaster that a student had to go to such lengths.
"So...are your injuries healed?" Philius asked as he looked at the bandages around his arm and torso.
Austin nodded, "More or less. Just a few days of rest and I will be fine."
The older one said, "Take a few days of rest from classes and let your body heal itself. You have been sustaining grave injuries these days."
Not so long after, Austin made his way out of the room.
Philius took a deep breath and thought back on the young man, who once used to remain troubled about his shortcomings, always entangled in what he lost. However, now, the same young man has been showing such tendencies that Philius couldn't believe that he is the same Austin.
Calm, responsible, cunning and brave.
Taking out a parchment, Philius began writing a letter to the King.
Although Austin has requested to keep the matter a secret from the students, fearing that the news of the demons roaming around might create chaos, it doesn't mean that he couldn't let a father know about his son's deeds.
'He is no longer a troublemaking child, Cedric.'
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While he was walking back to his dormitory, Austin checked the system,
[Combat: 26/100]
{Next reward at 40}
[Romance: 37/100]
{Next reward at 40}
[Durability: 25/100]
{Next reward at 40}
[Trickery: 21/100]
{Next reward at 35}
[Overall Progression: 26/100]
[Ding!]
[You have two new rewards!]
[Tap to view!]
Austin raised his brows upon seeing that his Combat, Durability, and Trickery stats had gone up.
"...yeah, I remember that day. Those few guys were nothing but wannabe goons, trying to corner you." Austin chuckled, remembering that celebration night when Valerie was cornered by a few kids from noble families.
She was just a kid but at that time, her tongue was more poisonous than a lethal snake's. She said things that didn't sit well with them, and they tried to bully her.
"And then...you arrived and saved me from them." That's my favorite part of that memory. Valerie couldn't forget that time when Austin appeared like a savior...fighting the three older kids, and despite the injury, he continued to fight them until they didn't start to cry.
And when Valerie asked, why did he go this far to hurt them, he said,
'I only can make you laugh and cry....and I won't let that authority be snatched by some snorty kids.'
That statement made her both, laugh and cry.
Austin grumbled, "Forget about that. I was just trying to act cool." He was a little embarrassed.
Valerie smiled, "Well, you did look cool."
Seeing the side-eyed look, and that smile on her face, Austin gulped and refused to look at her anymore.
She can be pretty dangerous for his heart from time to time.
After dinner, they were washing dishes together, when Valerie asked, "Did you find any changes in your Shard today?"
Austin raised his brows and thought back on the battle with Kalwar.
"...I think I did sense something absurd." Austin stated, "When I stabbed the demon, I was targeting its heart, but the dagger stabbed a little lower than the target...it was then when I felt the dagger bending upward."
"...!!" Valerie's eyes parted wide, "Your Shard changed shape on your will?"
"Not conscious but yeah, it heard my wish and bent to target the heart. However, the demon was fast and pushed me off instantly."
Valerie was stunned; changing the shape and form of your Soul is no easy feat. No, maybe there are only a few individuals in the world who can do that.
"Austin I-"
**Knock**
They both turned towards the door and heard the person on the other side, "It's me, young master."
Austin wiped his hand and approached the door.
*Click*
"When did you return, Sebas?" Austin asked since the butler went with the search team to locate Rudolph.
Sebastian informed, "Just now, and we have found Sir Rudolph."
Austin's eyes widened, as he hurriedly asked, "Where is he?"
"In the infirmary, sir. His situation is critical."
Austin nodded before he urged, "Let's go, Val."
Valerie was also about to step out with Austin when Sebastian said, "Your presence is required somewhere else right now, Miss Valerie. Someone is waiting for you in the administrator's office."
Valerie was surprised, "Who?"
"Your father."
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A/N:- Eager for the next chapter? Well, I can barely stop my fingers from writing about their conversation. Drop a comment.