Chapter 41: Repaid Painfully!
Rin left the clinic, and also left Silas there before leaving for the headmaster’s office. He has no idea why he has been summoned by the headmaster for the second time. The first meeting didn’t end well and he was sure the second meeting would end up just like the first one.
He stood outside the headmaster’s office again, eyes locked on the thick wooden door like it owed him money.
He didn’t move. Not even a twitch. Just stared at the brass handle with dread pooling in his stomach like poison.
’Why am I here again? What did I do this time? Did someone catch Lucien and me that night and report to him? If I get thrown out of the academy and kidnapped by a hentai Duke, am I going to survive? I curse you, Mina!’
He started to imagine things that would happen to him. He has no knowledge of the kingdom map. Even if he was in trouble, he would get discarded by the academy, not killed. It wasn’t like he poisoned someone. Or spat in a noble’s drink. Or lit a dorm on fire.
His hand hovered near the doorknob, but he didn’t grab it. His body refused to. He just stood there, mentally preparing himself for whatever lecture, warning, or threat the headmaster had for him today.
DING!
[System Notice - You are currently 98% anxious. Would you like to collapse? Y/N]
"No," Rin muttered under his breath, eyes still glued to the handle. "And shut up. I’ve got this,"
[System Suggestion - Try breathing. Or running. Either is good.]
He let out a slow exhale. It was the first time the system had given him a good idea. His body was a bit relaxed as he reached for the knob again.
Just as his fingers brushed the handle, a strong hand covered his.