CHAPTER 54: 54 - SMALL REVENGE [2]

(Raven’s POV)

Thursday, [9:00 PM].

I’m currently in my dorm with Yuki and Levina.

I can’t keep up with my training anymore, so I decided to consume one more [Mellow Flower].

I mean... Two of them.

"With these, my body will feel a bit lighter, resulting in me doing my training more efficiently and faster."

I mumbled, looking at the two [Mellow Flowers] in my hand.

-Kyuu!

Yuki, who is on top of my head, proudly tweeted.

She ranked up twice yesterday after feeding her an A+ monster core that was given by Clifford. Her overall rank is now F+, while her intelligence is now E- rank, and her skill Stealth is now level 3.

"Yes, please guard me again this time, Yuki."

I said as I pat her head.

-Kyuuu!

Yuki replied and puffed her chest out like saying ’Leave it to me!’.

"There are foods in the refrigerator, don’t eat them all at once."

I then faced and said that to Levina. She’s flying right beside me.

-Wha-! I’m not a glutton!

She exclaimed.

"Sure, sure."

-Why does it look like you don’t believe me?!

"I believe you."

’I don’t actually.’

I thought internally, smiling.

Even though Levina doesn’t need to eat food and can survive as long as there’s mana, she took a liking to my cooking.

I actually don’t mind, so I cooked for her. I’m even more than happy to.

But lately, Levina started to frequently ask me to make food for her.

It came to the point that she’s eating in her spirit form so the foods are as big as her and she can eat longer.

I told her it doesn’t work like that, but Levina said she knows and is just doing it to trick her brain into thinking she’s eating a gigantic food.

I find that idea stupid, but I didn’t stop her as it’s kinda funny to watch.

It’s interesting that she’s not getting fat.

Anyway, with a giggle... I tossed those funny thoughts aside and opened my mouth.

"Please take care of Yuki. When somebody comes except for Ruby and Keara, don’t let them in."

"Actually, just don’t open the door. Keara and Ruby have their own access to my dorm anyway."

I declared as I shrugged.

-I know that already.

Levina then replied lazily. Not that I mind.

"Then... Please take care of me."

-Kyuu!

-I’ll take care of you even if you don’t ask me to.

Then after that, without further ado—I swallowed two raw [Mellow Flowers]!

Gulp—

"Gurg...?!"

My expression immediately crumbled and my head started to hurt.

’IT’S FUCKING BITTER!!!’

I exclaimed in my head as I closed my eyes.

And after that—I started circulating my mana inside my body.

SWOOSH~!

Then, just like last time... I entered a trance state.

"..."

A frown settled on my face.

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*****

Time passed, and soon—I finished absorbing the [Mellow Flowers].

"Fuuuuhh..."

Letting out a breather, I opened my eyes and looked around.

"Hm?"

I saw Yuki sleeping on my lap.

Then I saw Levina in her spirit form, eating some food on the table.

-This... It’s really good, human food is good and Raven’s food is much better!

I can hear her mumblings while eating.

"Good job for not eating everything immediately."

I said.

-Ah, Raven! You’re awake now!.. Yeah! See? I didn’t eat them all immediately.

Levina proudly exclaimed as she flew toward me and transformed into her human form. She’s carrying food, it’s a fried chicken monster.

"Yeah, whatever... Anyway, what’s the time now?"

I asked her as I stood up and placed Yuki on the bed gently.

"It’s [9:05 AM] now in this world’s time."

She answered.

Meaning, I’ve been in trance for half a day.

It’s a long time.

Beforehand though, I already told Ruby and Keara about my plan, so they wouldn’t worry unnecessarily.

And the time it took me is near the time I predicted it would take me to fully consume two herbs.

"How do you feel?"

Levina asked me curiously.

Looking down at my body, I did a small and short stretching.

"Hmm, I feel much lighter now and I can feel mana better... Though, I’m still pretty far away from ranking up."

My ranking up pace is already terrifyingly fast, but I still think it’s a shame that I’m still far from the next one even after consuming two [Mellow Flowers].

Anyway, just then... I suddenly frowned.

"I can still taste a very bitter taste in my mouth..."

I complained as I licked inside my mouth.

"Well, you consumed 2 herbs at once... You should be glad that it’s a success, as using many herbs in a short amount of time will make it most likely to fail."

Levina stated after hearing me.

"True."

I nodded my head, she’s got a point.

I can actually tell that the effect of the herbs I consumed this time is less than the first time.

If I can just have my leeway, I’ll consume the herbs individually.

But I can’t at the moment because of the time constraint. As a matter of fact, the story is not even starting yet at this time.

Right, the very first event in my novel is the assessment test.

And it still hasn’t happened...

Moving on—

With that in mind, I ate breakfast.

’I can’t taste anything, it’s just all fucking bitter...’

If I wasn’t the one who cooked the food, I would definitely blame this on the chef, but I know my cooking skill is good.

Now I understand that everything I eat today will probably be bitter.

Anyway, I trained a little after eating... Then I took a bath before heading to the classroom.

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Upon entering the classroom... I saw Curtis near Eve.

"I’m sorry, Eve! I looked everywhere the whole night, but I really can’t find anything that’s called [Pyrrhic]! Please forgive me for coming back without it and don’t hate me!"

I heard Curtis saying that in a fairly loud voice.

’What the fuck is wrong with him?’

I frowned at that sight but I ignored him and went to my seat.

Upon getting near my seat—I can see Aoi, Alec, and Adelle looking at Blake with a surprised expression on their faces.

On the other hand, Blake is being all proud and smug.

’What’s with these weirdos?’

Then, when I sat on my seat... Alec looked at me.

"Oh, your complexion is much better today."

He said and greeted me.

"Yeah, I got a good rest last night."

I replied.

Adelle and Blake turned to me too after that.

"Oh, it’s true... You look better."

"Good for you, huh."

"Thanks."

After a few exchanges of words and sentences with them, I started moving my legs up and down.

Naturally, it made some noises...

Ans hearing that—

"..."

Eve looked at me.

I thought she would be looking at me all annoyed, but she’s just... Smiling...?

Then I saw Aoi looking at me all worried.

The same goes for Alec, Adelle, and Blake.

Looks like Curtis doesn’t know anything and is just looking at me like I’m some kind of weird shit.

"Raven."

Then out of nowhere, Eve called out to me.

"Huh, yes?"

I’m pretty nervous for some reason, but I still replied anyway.

"Are you free this lunch?"

She asked me with a smile.

And this time... Chills travel throughout my whole body!

’What the fuck is happening?’