Chapter 408 Join me
Next day,
"Looks like everyone is finally present today," Aadya remarked as she scanned her students, a sense of satisfaction creeping into her heart.
Today, there were no absentees, and Aadya couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment. With a mischievous glint in her eyes, she decided to throw a curveball. "Tomorrow, you will have a written exam."
"What?!" The classroom erupted in shocked voices.
"What do you mean, Professor?!"
"This is completely unexpected!"
"You cannot possibly say that to us out of nowhere!!"
"How can you spring this on us all of a sudden?!"
The students voiced their protests loudly, but a single glance from Aadya silenced them instantly.
With a stern expression, she explained, "I understand this is sudden, but the entire Nex required remodelling due to unforeseen incidents."
"Ah, so that's why..." Rize muttered under her breath, the realization dawning on her.
"Yes, and also... the vacation holidays were also extended," Aadya added, a sly smile playing on her lips.
"!!"
"You should have told us that earlier!"
The classroom erupted in happiness at the news of extended holidays, much to Aadya's amusement as she watched their enthusiastic reactions.
The class continued as usual after that announcement, with students eagerly discussing their plans for the extended vacation. However, two boys in the class couldn't help but sneak glances at Asher Eli.
Of course, Eli was aware of their gaze and knew who they were, but he remained silent. Despite the killing intent directed towards him, Eli chose not to react, understanding that the other party hadn't taken any overt actions against him.
After the classes finished....
"Eli!" Arlyne suddenly called out to Eli and walked towards him. Everyone in the vicinity tilted their heads in confusion, especially Alexander, who wore a frown of doubt.
"What is it?" Eli asked gently as he patted Arlyne's head softly, although Oliver caught his hand and remarked, "You could ask without touching her."
Arlyne shot a glare at her brother for his interruption, her dissatisfaction evident in her expression.
"Hmm!! Why are you glaring at me?!" Oliver asked, taken aback by her reaction, but Arlyne remained silent, redirecting her attention to Eli. "Your daughter is really eager to meet you again, you know!"
"!!!" Her words sent a ripple of surprise through the crowd, particularly among a few women whose expressions turned cold as ice.
Before Eli could clarify the misunderstanding, a sudden exclamation interrupted them. Experience tales at empire
"Ouch!!" Arlyne winced in pain, holding her head, and shot a glare at Pearl, "What was that for, bitch?!" Her dissatisfaction was palpable, and she didn't seem to care for Pearl's position or authority.
Veins throbbed on Pearl's forehead before she intervened, "What she means is that the little child you adopted wants to see you," Pearl clarified, trying to defuse the tension in the air.
A collective sigh of relief swept through the group as the tension dissipated.... The unknown burden on their shoulder was reduced.
"Charlotte... ah," Eli pondered for a moment, realizing he shouldn't keep his adopted child away for too long. "Bring her tomorrow. Today, I am busy dealing with something."
"Okay," Pearl nodded in understanding.
"And you'll be surprised when you see her..." Arlyne hinted cryptically.
"Hmm," Eli raised his eyebrows, curious, "What is it, Cute Arlyne?"
"I- I shouldn't be saying this, but you'll se--mmfff" Arlyne was about to reveal more, but Pearl covered her mouth, smiling wryly, "It's a surprise, Eli, and you shouldn't play word games with an idiot just because you're curious."
Hearing Pearl call her an idiot, Arlyne's eyes twitched, and without hesitation, she bit Pearl's hand.
"Ouch!! You idiot!!" Pearl exclaimed, releasing Arlyne.
"Who are you calling an idiot, bitch?!" Arlyne retorted, not holding back her fiery spirit. Oliver started to sweat nervously, unable to believe his sister's audacity, especially towards someone as important as the Princess of Atlantis.
Eli chuckled at their antics, unable to resist pinching their cheeks affectionately, "Be good girls..."
Arlyne and Pearl blushed, their faces turning as red as tomatoes, nodding shyly. This unexpected turn of events added even more tension to the already charged atmosphere.
Alysia, observing from a distance, glanced at Eli and deduced what was happening. 'Tsk, he's got them wrapped around his finger,' she thought with annoyance.
Eli excused himself quickly as the time for his meeting was approaching. As soon as he left, Alexander, with a look of bewilderment, approached Arlyne and asked her what had transpired.
"Nothing much..." Arlyne replied casually, her expression giving nothing away.
"W-What do you mean?" Alexander furrowed his brow, his body emitting calming energies in an attempt to soothe her emotions towards him. However, as those golden energies tried to enter her body, they were absorbed like a sponge by a pink mist.
"I mean, we were in a life-and-death situation and things got intense," Arlyne explained with a straight face, though a small red hue appeared on her cheeks, hinting at hidden emotions.
Alysia, who was observing the scene, couldn't help but chuckle inwardly, 'Look at that fool, relying on his Holy body that utterly useless... hahaha.'
Alexander then turned to Pearl's group and asked, "Pearl, can you tell me what happened?"
Similar to Arlyne, Pearl also acted indifferent towards him, and soon their group left the class.
"N-No, No, No, No..." Alexander's face turned grim as he watched them depart, feeling like a love-struck maiden.
"Alexander?" Luna frowned, noticing Alexander's unusual behaviour.
"Alexander? I thought you preferred Alex," Alexander snapped out of his thoughts.
"Oh! I-I forgot—I mean, I'm just worried," Luna tried to offer a plausible explanation.
'... ' Alexander's expression grew even grimmer, 'W-What's happening?' He then turned to Marie, who was staring blankly at the ceiling.
"M-Marie...?"
"She's been acting like this sometimes..." Luna replied with a concerned look, patting Marie's shoulder gently. Marie finally snapped out of her trance-like state, "L-Luna?"
"Yes, Are you okay?"
"Y-Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little tired," Marie muttered, trying to shake off the strange feeling.
"It seems like she needs some rest. I'll take her back to the dorm. Bye, Alex," Luna said as she led Marie out of the class without even acknowledging Alexander.
"W-What the heck happened while I was gone?" Alexander muttered in shock, his expression reflecting his bewilderment as everyone seemed to leave without even sparing him a glance.
Amir Osvaldo, who had been silently observing Alexander's pathetic actions with amusement, couldn't resist a chuckle before stepping towards him.
"Hello, Alexander"
"You? What do you want?" Alexander cut straight to the point, sensing the underlying malice in Amir's demeanour.
"Looks like someone else got to your prey before you did, huh?" Amir remarked with a sly smile.
"Tsk, I asked you what you want?" Alexander clicked his tongue impatiently, not in the mood for Amir's games.
"Hmm... Sigh, you really do hate me, don't you..." Amir's expression turned gloomy as he continued, "And here I thought we could become good friends and eliminate the pest that's standing in our way."
Alexander laughed derisively at Amir's suggestion, regarding him with mockingly raised eyebrows. "So, the high and mighty Dragon finally decides to team up with a lowly human to take down another human."
Amir's eyes narrowed momentarily, but he composed himself, knowing he had to stay focused on his mission otherwise he would be fucking up everything yet again... He also made his servant to watch over him. His servant's watchful gaze reminded him of the consequences of losing his temper.
As Alexander stood up, ready to leave the class, Amir sighed dramatically, "sssiggghhh, You never understand me, Alexander..." he shook his head, continuing, "If you continue to cling to your stubbornness... who knows what he might do with all the women in our class."
"!!" Alexander flinched at the implication, realizing he was missing crucial information about what had transpired during his absence. Despite his inquiries, others had been vague, making it difficult for Alexander to grasp the situation fully.
"Alexander... why not a truce?" Amir suggested, extending his hand in a gesture of peace.
"Truce?"
"Yes, we have a common enemy now," Amir explained, hoping Alexander would take the bait. However, Alexander remained wary, unwilling to fall for Amir's ploys.
Sensing his tactic wasn't working, Amir shifted his approach, "As much as I'd like to deal with him myself, he's protected by a sentinel."
"What? A sentinel?" Alexander's expression turned grave, his mind racing to comprehend the implications.
Seeing Alexander's reaction, Amir smiled inwardly, knowing he had struck a nerve. "A powerful one. And if we don't join forces now... they'll eliminate not only me but you too. Especially since you possess the Holy Body, similar to... Lucifer Dawn."
"!!!" Those words struck Alexander like a bolt of lightning, freezing him in place, 'H-he knows?'
"Come and join. By combining our powers, we can not only eliminate that man but also the sentinel," Amir reiterated, extending his hand once more.
"Sentinels? Is that even possible?" Alexander's brow furrowed in a mix of concern and doubt.
"Yes, it is. However, without your assistance, I am powerless against them," Amir admitted. "So, the choice is yours:
Join forces with me, and together we can vanquish our enemies and challenge for the top position...
Or, continue on your current path, and you will meet your death eventually."