Chapter 378 It’s Like We're A Match Made In Heaven
?“Let me get this straight.” Ethan pinched the bridge of his nose before looking at the young lady who was seated beside him. “You transferred to the academy after getting an invitation from Professor Rinehart. Not only that, but he also agreed to let you stay in Dud Manor during your time here.”
Lilian nodded.
“You do realize that you just got poached from Nightfall Academy?” Ethan asked.
“Yes,” Lilian replied. “They gave me an offer that was too hard to refuse.”
“... What kind of offer was that?”
“I’m sorry, Sir Ethan. Professor Rinehart made me sign a Magical Non-Disclosure Agreement. I can’t tell you even if I want to.” Lilian then blushed before averting her gaze.
Lilian’s reaction only made the young man all the more interested in what kind of offer she got, which persuaded her to transfer to Brynhildr Academy.
‘Aww, come on, Ethan,’ Sebastian commented from inside his Sea of Consciousness. ‘This development isn’t that bad, you know?’
‘Right,’ Ethan’s Other Half agreed. ‘Since Lilian has already made her feelings known to you, you should reciprocate it well. Being in the same Manor also helps, don’t you think?’
Ethan sighed. ‘Look, the two of you don’t understand. Do you think Cedric would have allowed his sister to transfer here alone? Knowing him, he will also use this opportunity to transfer to the academy to try to get close to Luna.’
‘...’
‘...You do have a point.’
Sebastian and Ethan’s Other Half had forgotten about this, but truth be told, this was also part of Professor Rinehart’s and Professor Barret’s plan.
Why settle for one person, when you can get two at the same time?
The Headmaster of Brynhildr Academy was one of the slyest people in Eastshire, and he was always looking for talented individuals to help bolster Brynhildr Academy’s Prestige.
After seeing Ethan’s and Cedric’s battle, they already knew how powerful Cedric was.
If he were to come to Brynhildr Academy of his own accord, then it was good.
A refreshing feeling washed over their bodies, starting from their hands that were holding each other.
‘It’s like we're a match made in Heaven,’ Lilian thought as a faint smile appeared on her lips. ‘I’m glad I transferred here to Brynhildr Academy.’
Ethan was also at a loss of words.
Holding Lilian’s hands felt right as if it was the most natural thing to do. This wasn’t the first time that he had held her hand, but this was the first time he experienced something like this.
‘Maybe it’s because the two of you shared a kiss in the past,’ Sebastian stated. ‘Do you remember? After Lilian kissed you, your control over water became stronger too. Maybe this is just the after-effect of when she truly recognized you as her partner, and you, on a subconscious level, have recognized her as your partner as well.
‘The moment these conditions are met, your two Legacies synchronized and strengthened each other, creating this phenomenon.’
Ethan couldn’t find a way to refute Sebastian’s words, so for the time being, he accepted this possibility.
He then walked hand in hand with Lilian, taking her to see the sounds and sights of Brynhildr Academy, earning them the stares of the people who saw them together.
“Hey! Isn’t she the girl from Nightfall Academy? What is she doing here?”
“Didn’t you know? I just heard yesterday that she transferred here.”
“What? Then, is she perhaps in Eques Manor?”
“No. I haven’t seen her in Eques Manor.”
“Maybe she’s in Terra Manor? More than half of the beautiful ladies in the academy are in Terra Manor.”
As the students gossiped with each other, Ethan and Lilian toured the academy.
When they were done visiting the usual places, the young man made a short visit to the kitchen and asked the staff for some sandwiches.
Since the aunties there already knew about Ethan, they were willing to agree to his request. However, when they saw the young lady beside him, they decided to make more sandwiches and placed them inside a basket.
They even added a jar of orange juice and two wooden cups to complete the setup.
“Now, you two young ones enjoy a little picnic date together, okay?” one of the Aunties said while winking at Ethan. “Now, hurry along. We are still busy because dinner is in a few hours.”
After being shooed away from the Kitchen, Ethan took Lilian to the back of the academy where the lake was located.
The two of them then walked over the surface of the water and headed toward the island, which was one of the most special places in the academy that held a very dear place in Ethan’s heart.