Chapter 222 (1/2)

Chapter 222

Chapter 222: Future’s First Step

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GREY

A lot changed after Cecilia’s accident at school Things weren’t as drastic as Nico had feared after our friend’s secret was exposed—at a glance, at least Despite the crude oligarchy ere in, we still had basic rights

The enforcers couldn’t just take Cecilia and keep her for whatever purposes they had in store, but they were able to basically force Cecilia to attend sessions at a nearby govern her “control her abilities”

Another problem was that Cecilia was an orphan like Nico and I were With no legal guardian available after Headmaster Wilbeck passed away, more than once did a supposed wealthy or powerful individual extend their desire to adopt her

I’d like to say that I was there to help my friend as she endured the stresses and hardshi+ps that caht, but that would be a lie

With Nico by her side, being the shoulder to lean on for Cecilia, it was quickly apparent that they had becoht my initial reaction to this would be discomfort at the fact thatlovers, I was actually happy for theh, since I was hardly ever there with the with Lady Vera became even more intensive as I met and even exceeded her own expectations She had the authority to allow imen was several times more intensive than the academy soor sparring, I was learning etiquette and basic knowledge required for the exa As it turned out, you couldn’t only be a good fighter—you needed the intellect and charisma to appeal to your country’s citizens

It hile under the full tutelage of Lady Vera and the tea chance to becolorified mascot than it was a leader

Still, I needed the power and voice that caotten about the assassins that were responsible for Headmaster Wilbeck’s cruel death

I also used that reason to justify my absence with Nico and Cecilia Days and so able to see their faces, and while I felt bad, I fooledwould solve everything Whether the governrasp of her abnor to use her as a tool to further their gains, becoet rid of all of those problems

I wasn’t sensible or es for Cecilia to dedicate , there was still a small part of me that blamed Cecilia for Headmaster Wilbeck’s death The wo her

It wasn’t fair for me to blame her—I knew that I sed those unjustified resento because Cecilia had taken her death hard as well, but it still left a small chasm in our relationshi+p

Perhaps that’s why I could never reciprocate the feelings Cecilia once had for me Whatever the reason was, it didn’t matter I barely had time to sleep since my current schedule was planned down to the minute of every day by Lady Vera

She wasn’t coiveout with Nico and Cecilia every once in a while, and although many of the ti,” talking and joking around with Nico was one of the few joys in ally becoht up his plan with Cecilia while on one of our now- to run away?” I asked incredulously

“No… well, I guess, in a way” Nico let out a sigh “You ht-out plan sound like some sort of prepubescent rebellion”

“Because it sort of is,” I scoffed “Do you think the government will even let you run aith Cecilia? As far as they’re concerned, she’s basically a national asset”

“Trust uardian, we can drop out of school and go to a different country The new prototype of the ki limiter I made is already several times rowth in her ki levels”

“How rown?” A part of me didn’t want to know the answer

Nico leaned back against the seat “According to her latest report, more than double”

“What?!” I yelled, instantly drawing the attention of the other students in the cafeteria

“Yup Apparently, it’s not just her inherent ki level that’s rowth as well At this point, I just hope the tea—I’d expect any forrowth can’t be perfectly stable”

“Still, that’s ridiculous,” I said, loweringa ki level so high Awith Lady Vera consisted of co for my levels of ki despite the endless resources she had spent on medicine and supplements

Withwould have actually been just a overn still rough?” Nico asked his routine question once again

I nodded, barely able to raise a grilled piece of chicken breast toa bit more bearable now, but yeah”

Nico usually didn’t pry for details, but I guess he couldn’t hold it in any longer He set down the fork and looked atthis to yourself?”

I continued to carefully chewonly with a raised brow

“I barely see you nowadays hell, Cecilia isn’t as busy even with the govern her When I do see you, you’re either bloody to the point that it’s seeping through your unifor that i away your body and youth?”

“You know it’s not as si tone

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Nico rolled his eyes “Yeah, I know It’s apparently the dying wish of Head away your life”

I slammed my utensils down on the table “Are you done?”

There was a beat of silence between the two of us as we locked eyes Nico relented, letting out a breath “Look, I didn’t mean to come off like such a jerk I just wanted to say that Headmaster Wilbeck wouldn’t have wanted this for you She would’ve wanted you and Cecilia to live as normal students and be happy with noro that easily Not after her whole murder was covered up as an accident Those assassins are part of a bigger organization, I just know it”

“So you becoanization that killed Headmaster Wilbeck Then what?” Nico pressed

“Then I retire Find a quiet place and ‘be happy with a normal life and family,’” I replied with a smirk

My friend shook his head helplessly “Let’s hope it’s that easy”