Return of the Legendary Runesmith-Chapter 64 - 63- Unrequited

It was the last day of the contest. They would be leaving the next day early in the morning.

A grand feast was arranged by the management, and everyone from the four academies gathered.

After the demonstration from Adrian, he has been constantly getting approached by people, students mostly.

A true Runesmith from the heart surely would get pulled toward the man who has shown some unique and exceptional talent today. A different method of doing things not only discovers the true potential of a warrior but also amplifies their ability to use their armament.

In the corner, Dextor was gritting his teeth, seeing how much people were paying attention to him; even the students of Blackthorn were ignoring him and crowding around Adrian.

Adrian was slightly overwhelmed by the numbers but he patiently answered each one of them.

On one side, Ariana was watching the whole scene with a look of mirth in her eyes. She was both happy and amused by how suddenly, the ’failure’ got the reputation of the best Runesmith among the four academies.

"I was wrong, Miss Ariana." A familiar man approached her, before adding, "Rushing to the academy when I heard a Professor was accused of being a fraud. I believed it could be true since the person in question was close to you."

Ariana side-glanced at Albec as she said, "You were really worried about children getting taught by a fraud or just found the perfect opportunity to accuse me?"

"You can replace the ’or’ with ’and’ since I went there for both." Albec was honest, "Just like others I also believed that your role as a Warden was much more beneficial for the world."

Ariana was about to respond in a slightly agitated voice but then, Albec hurriedly added, "But...I was wrong. After seeing your dedication toward your school and how well the students have accepted you as their headmistress, I realized I was being biased."

Ariana scoffed, "But I hardly believe that the Tower would stop trying to find demerits in my skills."

Albec slightly tilted his head, "But you won’t give them a chance, would you?"

Ariana didn’t respond but her confident demeanor made it clear how certain she was about her performance as the head of the Runebound Academy.

On the other side, Sylvie was sipping on the orange juice and waiting for the celebration to conclude so she could return to her room and rest

Today, was a long day.

Learning and noting down things could never tire her out since she loved to gain knowledge. What actually wore her out was the sight before her eyes...Professor Adrian is surrounded by those students.

Even if she was not in that situation she was feeling tired just looking at how those females were all over him. Trying to gain his attention...some even touching his arm...drawing close to him and whispering things.

"Are you okay?" A voice suddenly broke her daze.

Sylvie looked at the person and then at her hand.

...the glass was broken and pieces fell to the ground.

The person handed her a paper towel and said, "You aren’t hurt, are you?"

Sylvie shook her head and thanked the man.

Soon a server came and cleaned the floor before offering another drink to Sylvie.

He glanced at her hand, and fortunately, there was no blood.

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Sylvie asked in a polite tone.

In social standings, they were on the same stage—heirs to the throne.

She was the Princess of her nation and he was the Prince of Grimvale.

However, she didn’t need to use a formal tone to talk to him since they both were students there.

Carter hesitated for a moment, thinking if he should first talk about other casual things before landing on the topic he had in mind...but then, looking at the questioning look of the girl, he decided otherwise.

Exhaling an audible breath, he asked her, "Can you tell me more about Elana? If you know things about what she likes and what she doesn’t?"

Sylvie was surprised, "Sudden interest in her....ah, does it mean that Prince Carter Grimvale is attracted to senior Elana?"

Carter was slightly flustered being asked so directly but he didn’t deny her assumption and just stood there.

Sylvie hummed, her left hand holding her right one which held the glass of fruit juice.

After taking a sip, she said, "Since we are in different years, we don’t usually come across. So I am not the best person to ask about her." freёnovelkiss.com

Carter nodded, expecting as much. The only reason he approached Sylvie, not anyone else, was because he had communicated with her in the past, too, so he knew he wouldn’t make things awkward.

Carter was about to take his excuse when suddenly, Sylvie added, "But I know something definite about her. Senior Elana is already in love with someone."

Carter was rendered speechless upon hearing those words.

It took him a few moments to regain his calm, before he asked, "But...I heard she is single?"

Sylvie wanted to chuckle, but holding it in, she responded, "So, did you not ask your source whether she was head over heels for someone? The case of an unrequited love?"

Carter’s brows drew closer upon hearing her response.

Sylvie wouldn’t lie to him, he knew. And for someone who was in the second year yet knew about the third-year student’s affairs, then surely, the rumors must have been quite wildly revolving.

Sylvie further added, "It will be heart-shattering for you if you keep pursuing her, so it’s better if you back off now, Carter."

Carter looked at Elana—the girl was standing at one side silently. Those cold eyes, elegant posture, and the strength she showcased back then...she is the perfect woman for him.

"No, I can’t do that." Carter’s words took Sylvie by surprise as she heard him adding, "I can’t give up on her. If she had been in a relationship, then I would have stepped back...but if it’s one-sided love, then I know I can change her mind and make her see the bigger picture."

Sylvie’s brows elevated before shrugging, "Well, it’s your call." Saying so, she walked away

She tried helping the man. But if he was hell-bent on getting humiliated, then so be it.

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