Chapter 31:

After returning to the academy, Phillip wrestled with Felicia for about two hours earlier than lastly managing to flee to his mansion for some much-needed relaxation.

As quickly as he arrived, he encountered Lua, who had simply completed her morning courses.

“Teacher, you’ve been fairly busy…?” Her voice sounded barely pointed. It was comprehensible since she had been eating and spending her evenings alone earlier than falling asleep for the previous few days. Feeling responsible, Phillip managed a clumsy smile.

“I’ve been a bit swamped, however every little thing is now taken care of.”

Upon listening to this, Lua’s expression brightened slightly. She observed that Phillip’s demeanor appeared completely different, like he was carrying a secret.

“What’s that bulge?”

“No, it’s nothing. What are you speaking about?”

Shocked by Lua’s simple selection of phrases, Phillip rapidly unbuttoned a number of buttons on his coat. Ever since they went on a picnic collectively not too way back, that they had grown nearer.

“Ah! It’s a cat!”

Lua’s eyes widened with delight as she noticed a small cat curled up inside Phillip’s coat. It was a tiny, black kitten with a spherical face, brief legs, and gentle fur, exuding an irresistible appeal.

The Shadow Cat named Tania awakened from her slumber, perturbed by the sudden noise.

“Meooow!”

“Settle down. Nobody goes to hurt you.”

As an unfamiliar lady appeared earlier than her, Tania bristled and bared her enamel instinctively. Phillip gently tapped Tania’s brow together with his finger, soothing her nerves.

“What’s the story behind this cat?”

“Nicely, you see, it’s a bit sophisticated….”

After listening to Phillip’s clarification in regards to the Shadow Cat Tribe and the explanation why Tania had ended up right here, Lua couldn’t assist however put on a sorrowful expression.

“It’s so heart-wrenching….”

Though Phillip spared Lua the small print about Tania’s torture, the mere data of her traumatic expertise introduced tears to Lua’s eyes.

“Might I maintain her?”

“Nicely, I’m undecided. Give it a strive.”

Philip found that Lua had a exceptional skill to attach with animals.

Rising up within the mountains, Lua had eschewed the standard childhood video games and as a substitute engaged in squirrel-chasing and tree-climbing competitions. She lived a life following bears and sharing beehives, making Philip surprise if she had the potential to kind bonds with these creatures.

As Philip had suspected, Lua possessed an innate expertise for dealing with animals. She displayed puzzling gestures, corresponding to extending her hand or abruptly crouching, whereas sustaining a secure distance from Tania.

To his shock, Tania’s aggressive demeanor softened as she responded to Lua’s light strategy.

“She’s calming down, Teacher.”

“Unimaginable. Are you able to perceive what she’s saying?” Philip inquired, intrigued by the interplay.

With Lua’s steerage, Philip cautiously positioned Tania on the bottom. He knew he might simply seize her once more if wanted.

As Tania touched the bottom, Lua moved nearer and crouched beside her. Tania curiously sniffed Lua’s hand and took in her scent. With a heat smile, Lua launched herself, “Howdy, Tania. I’m Lua.”

Lua’s pleasant and cheerful voice appeared to resonate effectively with Tania, who allowed her strategy with none indicators of aggression.

Maybe this was the primary time somebody had approached Tania with such kindness, which could have made a distinction. In spite of everything, Tania had been raised amongst cold-hearted and ruthless assassins, the place politeness and affection have been not often displayed.

Lua’s light demeanor labored wonders as she steadily befriended Tania. Philip couldn’t assist however admire the lady’s distinctive expertise.

“She’s cute! Can I get the maids to convey some milk for her? Is that alright?” Lua requested, her enthusiasm obvious.

“Sure, after all,” Philip replied, feeling like he was below a spell. Seeing the as soon as ferocious cat now performing like a docile pet was really astonishing.

Lua rigorously carried Tania in her arms and led the way in which in the direction of the eating room.

Philip hurriedly adopted Tania, fearing that she may abruptly flip aggressive and assault one of many maidservants.

He had been brainstorming to search out methods to deal with the cat, however fortuitously, the issue was resolved surprisingly simply.

“If there’s something I can do, I’ll do it for you!”

Moved by her assurance, Philip received straight to the purpose.

“To be sincere, I’m pondering of beginning a membership, however to get permission to ascertain it, I want three college students to affix. So, I used to be questioning if you happen to’d have an interest…”

Earlier than Philip might end explaining, Cheryl eagerly interrupted.

“Sure, depend me in!”

“However I haven’t even instructed you what sort of membership it’s but.”

“If it’s a membership that you just’re beginning then depend me in it doesn’t matter what.”

Cheryl sincerely believed in Philip’s management. She vividly remembered how he risked his life to guard her and Janice from the vampire.

Though she misplaced consciousness within the center and didn’t witness the top outcome, she knew that Philip needed to endure a particularly troublesome struggle.

“I’ll additionally attempt to persuade Janice and Stephen. Stephen often listens to me, so I’m positive he’ll be part of, and if Janice refuses… Nicely, I’ll discover a solution to persuade her.”

Even with out realizing what persuasion ways she might use, it was apparent, and Philip pretended to not know as he nodded with a smile.

“Thanks a lot if you are able to do that for me.”

“Don’t point out it.”

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An hour later, Cheryl returned with the signatures of Stephen Bray and Janice Morrela.

Phillip accepted them and handed them over to Felicia, who seemed pleasantly stunned.

“… Aren’t these all college students from the Magic Division?”

“Sure, they’re college students from the Magic Division.”

“However you’re a college member within the Swordsmanship Division.”

“They’re the scholars I received to know throughout a earlier coaching session.”

“Ah, these children.”

Felicia lastly nodded her head, remembering the incident that had occurred.

“Now that we’ve the scholars’ signatures, we have to ship the founding proposal to the headmaster. Will you include me?”

In response to Felicia’s suggestion, Phillip shook his head. He wasn’t eager on assembly the headmaster. With Felicia’s assist, he had meticulously ready the proposal.

“If, for any motive, the proposal will get rejected, don’t be too disheartened.”

After saying that, Felicia headed to Headmaster Rosello Graham’s workplace.

A short time later, when she returned, she conveyed some stunning information.

“Phillip, the headmaster needs to fulfill with you. He says you must are available in particular person to stamp the approval on the allow.”

“… What did you say?”

Phillip turned his head, considering the explanation behind the headmaster’s request.

“There might be a number of causes for him eager to see you.”

There have been quite a few potentialities for the headmaster summoning him, starting from his involvement with the Magic Division’s coaching to the current assassination incident. Unsure of what to anticipate, Phillip braced himself and nodded.

“… I assume there’s no different choice.”

‘Hopefully, it’s not about suspecting the existence of dragons.’

If, by any probability, the headmaster had turn into suspicious in regards to the existence of dragons, it could spell important bother.

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