章 52: What a Fool

Shirone's thoughts were a whirlwind as Aveline's gaze stayed fixed on him.

Why is she standing so close?

Why is she talking to me?

His hands fidgeted at his sides, and his heart raced.

"Relax," Aveline said, her voice calm but with a hint of amusement.

"I'm not going to bite."

"That's… good to know," Shirone mumbled, his cheeks heating up.

Meanwhile, Lumia was still locked in a verbal sparring match with Kael.

"You could've at least told someone you were sneaking around the academy," she teased.

Kael rolled his eyes.

Shirone, finally managing to compose himself, chimed in.

As he decided to help his fellow comrade.

"Kael, you should tell every move to Lumia, apparently. She seems to think it's her business." Shirone said.

Kael turned to Shirone, a bemused expression on his face.

"Why would I do that?"kael asked.

"You should" Lumia said.