Chapter 67: Confession
Everly was very shocked by Misha’s thoughts. She had assumed that Misha’s ideas were just a passing whim, or perhaps blind imitation driven by idol worship without much thought.
But after talking more deeply, Everly realized that Misha was a girl with very clear goals.
She was tired of the remote, backward small town and didn’t want to be trapped on the same patch of land like her parents’ generation—living a stable but uneventful life. She loved adventure, was intensely curious, and yearned to explore a broader world. She was even prepared to pay the price to fulfill her wishes.
Even her decision to attend New Osebuch State University had been carefully considered. This university didn’t have overly strict academic requirements, so with effort, Misha could meet the threshold. The university also offered a field survival major, which was a very practical skill for someone from a desert town.
“If it doesn’t work out, I can always go back to the town and guide desert travelers,” Misha said optimistically.
Life belonged to Misha; Everly had no right to interfere. She could only advise the girl to carefully think through the consequences, communicate properly with her parents, and ideally gain their support.
Misha seemed to take Everly’s advice as tacit approval from her idol, and she looked very happy.
For once, she smiled easily, waved goodbye to Everly, and ran home. Whatever happened in between was unknown, but the next day, when Misha came to visit again, she told Everly with a bright smile that she had already spoken with her parents and reached an agreement.
“Katak is one of the top private schools in Micano. With my current grades, I can barely get in, and I still have a long way to go if I want to apply for a scholarship. My dad said that if I can improve my grades during the rest of 9th grade and cover the tuition for private high school myself, he will support me going to New Osebuch State University with you!”