67 Diana Tres!
After getting permission to enter the barrier and arriving at the Main Island. Luis and the others took a hover car to move around Academy City.
In the beginning, Academy City was built around the Oracle Academy to provide students with better facilities. But now, not only for students and faculty but even for tourists, it has many interesting places to visit and play around.
Although Luis had learned many things about the Academy City from the game. But seeing it in real life, he was once again fascinated. n0ve(l)bi(n.)co/m
"It's been so long since I've been here," Lumine said.
Looking at the Academy City around her, which had changed a lot compared to her memory, a soft smile formed on her face.
"How about we go to the hotel first and then tour around?" Lumine asked.
To which they agreed simultaneously. Alicia wanted to freshen herself. While Luis had his own ideas and wanted to make some preparations.
After a 15-minute ride in the hover car, they arrived at the hotel where Lumine had booked their rooms and checked in.
***
Inside the hotel room.
Luis turned on his Mana Bracelet and called out. "Lily."
A moment later, Lily's childish and cheerful voice sounded. {Yes, Master.}
"Connect to the public network here."
{Just a second... and... Done!}
"Now, try to see if you can break through the security wall and get the footage of all the security cameras inside the Academy City."
{Okay~}
Minutes passed by as Lily encompassed all commands and security, as she hacked into all the security cameras one by one.
{Master, a few of them have a spell cast on them.}
While Luis was brainstorming several scenarios. Lily's next words made him speechless.
{She went to the most famous Parfait shop in this city and stood in line for 2 hours. But when it was her turn, it sold out.}
"..."
"... Poor girl."
In such a situation, even he will be pissed off. "She didn't kill someone, right?"
{No, but she is looking for someone to fight.}
"..." After a pause, he said. "Just keep an eye on her."
Before, he was thinking about contacting her and making her his subordinate. But seeing her current mood, he decided to give up for now.
***
In the evening, Luis and Alicia, together with Lumine acting as a guide, toured around the city. Lumine took them to all her favorite places and shared her memories. Alicia was also very happy to hear about her mother and her life in the academy.
Standing in front of an Oak Tree. Lumine's eyes were a little moist, reminiscing about the past. Luis and Alicia didn't say anything and quietly waited for her to speak. After a moment, Lumine took a deep breath and, with a slight smile on her face, she started speaking softly.
"This was Maria's favorite spot. Whenever she had free time, she used to come here and sit leaning on this tree. One day I asked her, [Why do you like to come here, Maria?] She said, [This tree gives me the motivation to work harder and become stronger so that one day I could go back.]"
After a pause, Lumine mumbled with a sigh. "I asked her many times, but she never told me where she wanted to go."
Alicia's eyes were fixed on the Oak Tree as she was immersed in the memories of her past. Her memories with her mother. With some tears in her eyes, she mumbled. "Just how many secrets did you keep from me, Mom?"
*Sigh*
Luis sighed.
He, of course, knew the answers she wanted, but it wasn't the right time to tell her.
'Forgive me, Alicia.'