The Evolution Of A Goblin To The Peak

Chapter 113 - Lumiliaʼs problem

Lumilia looked at the letter that Jusmin was holding. She received it and looked at Jusmin and Fred. Both of them were looking on the ground not daring to look at her eyes.

”From father...” She muttered and she opened the letter. She spread the paper and read the words written in the paper.

”This...” After she finished reading it, the letter fell down on the ground. She couldnʼt believe what she had read just now. She opened her tremblings lips and said, ”But Iʼm still trying my best here in the institute...”

”Something came up in the family and lord asked us to bring you back...” Fred said as he lowered his head. He knew that thereʼs nothing he could do as he was just a mere butler of the Asvares Family.

”I understand...” Lumilia said as she bit her lower lips and clenched her fists tightly.

”Iʼm sorry, young miss. We couldnʼt help you.” Jusmin apologized to Lumilia.

”Itʼs okay. Itʼs not your fault.” Lumilia lifted up her head and forced out a smile at them.

...

The next day...

”The cultural festival will start next month, so you lot needed to prepare for your project,” Bargan explained to his students the cultural festival.

This month the students were going to enjoy being a normal student. Thereʼs no battle that will happen and the institute forbid the duel this month. Still, they could learn spells or combat arts here. The institute only forbids battles, not learning or training.

They could still rent the training ground to train their skills.

Right now, the students were trying their best to increase their strength even a little, so this kind of announcement stunned them.

Bargan smiled at them and said, ”Youʼve all worked hard, so letʼs enjoy a normal life this month. No more fighting. Iʼll let you talk to decide what youʼll do at the cultural festival.”

He picked up the book on the table and exited the classroom. He gave time to his students to talk about things and will let them decide what will they do at the festival.

Everyone started to talk about the cultural festival. Everyone has different suggestions, so it was hard to decide what will they do.

Souta noticed that Lumilia was silent. It seems that she wasnʼt in the mood for this kind of thing. Sheʼs not in her usual self. Usually, she will be in charge of this kind of situation and she will handle this professionally like she always did.

”Whatʼs wrong with her?” Souta muttered as he rubbed his chin.

Alice who was sitting beside him glanced at him. She saw him rubbing his chin and knew that when he rubbed his chin he was thinking deeply about something or planning wicked things.

...

”Mila! Mila!”

Lumilia snapped out of her daze when she heard someone called her name. She looked up and saw that Nayo and Lynn were looking at him with concern in their face.

”Whatʼs wrong, Mila?” Lynn asked her with a worried expression.

”Nothing.” Lumilia shook her head and didnʼt say anything more than that.

”If you say so...” Nayo said while looking at Lumilia. She was still bothered by the fact that Lumilia wasnʼt in her usual self. Since Lumilia didnʼt want to talk about it, she naturally has to respect her decision as her friend.

”If you have any problem you can always talk with us,” Lynn said to Lumilia.

ʼItʼs useless to talk about this. No one can help me.ʼ Lumilia thought as she bit her lower lips. If sheʼs only stronger and managed to secure the top 10 ranker then the institute would help her, but now... It seems impossible.

Lynn looked at Nayo and saw her shaking her head. It means that she shouldnʼt bother Lumilia or else it would make her angry.

”Letʼs leave her for now. We will take in charge of the class and when sheʼs back at it we could leave it in her hands.” Nayo said to Lynn.

”Youʼre right,” Lynn said as she took a glanced at Lumilia once again.

Lumilia recalled Soutaʼs words a week ago. At that time, Souta said that if she has any problem she could ask for his help and he will help him with everything he got.

...

The class decided to continue the discussion tomorrow as they didnʼt manage to come up with something today. They were still eliminating those things that were impossible to do.

Bryan wanted to make a tournament where heʼs the final boss.

What kind of idea is that? So Lynn and Nayo eliminated this idea making Bryan throw a tantrum. Well, some of the students of Mage Class 1-B didnʼt deny that idea. Some of them wanted to do what Bryan said like Randolf.

That mysterious guy who defeated Yuriko in one strike. Since this guy likes Bryanʼs idea, it almost made Souta manipulate Bryan to probe this guyʼs strength but he holds himself back as thereʼs no point in doing that. Bryan could hardly defeat the top 10 ranker Johnson, so he wouldnʼt be able to draw out Randolfʼs true strength. Itʼs possible if he would fight Randolf in person but would that guy agree to him.

So at the end of the discussion, they didnʼt manage to come up with anything possible so they will continue it tomorrow.

While packing his things, Souta saw a figure approached him. He lifted up his head and saw Lumilia.

Alice and Bryan who was sitting beside Souta also looked at Lumilia.

”Do you want something, class rep?” Souta asked her.

”Can I talk to you for a minute, Souta?” Lumilia asked back as she lowered her head.

”Okay.” Souta nodded his head.

”Thank you.” Lumilia thanked him before she turned around and exited the classroom.

Souta looked at her back and wondered what sheʼs going to say.

Bryan looked at Souta and asked, ”Whatʼs wrong with class rep today?”

”I donʼt know,” Souta said as he shrugged his shoulder and followed Lumilia outside the classroom.

...

Outside the classroom...

”So what is it?” Souta asked as he looked around and saw the no one followed him and Lumilia here.

”Um... Can I leave Cl.u.s.ter in your care?” Lumilia hesitated at first before she managed to ask him.

”Okay. Iʼll take care of her.” Souta nodded at her.

Lumilia looked up at him with a surprised expression. She was surprised that Souta agreed to her without hesitation even though he didnʼt know the reason why sheʼs leaving Cl.u.s.ter.

She slowly opened her mouth and asked, ”You will not ask the reason?”

”Hmm... Do you want me? Okay, why are you leaving her to me?” Souta nodded and asked her like she wanted.

”Actually, Iʼll go back the Gripin City this weekend, to my family. I couldnʼt bring Cl.u.s.ter with me because of some private matters, so I wanted you to take care of her while Iʼm gone.” Lumilia said in a sad tone and she lowered her head.

”Weekend? Actually, Iʼm taking a quest this weekend so Iʼm not free at all.” Souta said to her that he didnʼt have free time.

”Wha-” Lumilia was stunned. She didnʼt know what to do right now.

”Did you forget about Bryan? You can leave Cl.u.s.ter to her. Donʼt worry about it Bryan could handle himself. Also, once Iʼm finished with the quest Iʼll quickly go and fetch her from Bryan.” Souta said as he assured her.

”Right? I forgot about him.” Lumilia said in a low voice. She was actually reluctant to leave Cl.u.s.ter with Bryan. She wasnʼt sure if Bryan knew how to take care of a child.

”Donʼt compare Cl.u.s.ter to other children. Itʼs true that Cl.u.s.ter is a child but sheʼs different from other children. Remember when we first met her. Up until now, she hasnʼt told us why those people were after her or how she managed to escape in the Desolate Woods where thousands of monsters live.” Souta said to Lumilia. He looked at Lumilia and saw that she didnʼt say anything. He sighed and patted her shoulder. ”Donʼt worry about it, Iʼll talk to Bryan.”

Souta then walked away from her.

Lumilia lifted up her head and looked at Soutaʼs back.

”You said...”