Chapter 77 - 76: Space-time affinity[GTG]
In a near-empty classroom, occupied by only five figures, a single sunbeam speared through the window, casting a soft, dusty glow.
Yet, the chaos erupting outside was unbelievable. The air crackled with a thick tension, heavy as though a thunderstorm was about to burst. Four of the five people exchanged icy glares, a silent promise of violence hanging in the air.
"Ryan," the pink-haired girl began, sitting opposite him. Her smile didn’t reach her cold, emerald gaze. "What are they all doing here? This wasn’t the agreement, was it?" Her hands clenched tightly into fists, knuckles white against her pale skin.
"Same," Lyra interjected, her voice laced with suspicion. "What are you doing here... Princess?" she asked, the last word dripping with sarcasm.
The temperature plummeted further as they all stole glances at each other, readying their mana for a battle. Even Helen, seated right beside Ryan, did not appear stable. Her usually vibrant blue eyes were clouded with anger.
"Alright, calm down everyone," Ryan finally spoke up, his gaze sweeping across the faces before him: Helen, Lyra, Scarlet, and Emily. "There’s something happening outside the academy, and some of you might already be aware of this – at least, most of you," he added, his voice taking on a serious edge. "So please, no matter how much you dislike each other, can you just endure for this moment? If not for anything else, then at least for the bond you claim we share." He finished with a heartfelt plea.
He’d been pondering the bizarre situation for a while now, connecting dots to understand his actual purpose in this world. Perhaps the reason he was tasked with conquering all the heroines wasn’t just retribution as the system had spoken. It might hold connections to what was happening now.
After his heartfelt speech, the tension visibly subsided, though not entirely. Especially the stares directed at Helen and Lyra who flanked Ryan on both sides.
"Ha, Emily, if you would please," Ryan sighed before turning to the pink-haired girl.