Distorted World: Rise Of The Black One - Volume 2 Chapter 60 18
“Ai: hmmm…”
Airi is clearly upset standing in front of Asher and Elise’s room in irritation
“As: Airi NO…”
Knowing what his sister will do Asher commanded as if trying to calm an angry animal
“Ai:…what were you guys doing?”
Airi asked
“As: Elise was helping me study magic nothing more”
Asher said exhausted
(As: I really don’t want to deal with this right now)
Seeing the situation Elise sneaked into the room through Airi silently
“Ai: calling her by name now? Since when did you became so friendly?”
Airi asked inquisitively like if she was interrogating Asher
“As: it’s just more convenient to use her first name”
Asher stated as a matter-of-fact
“Ai:.unfair”
Airi grumbled in silence
Then Airi walked closer to her brother handing him a bunch of papers
“Ai: here’s the results of the training you gave me”
She said and then proceeded to walk pass him
Holding the papers Asher was quiet for a moment
(As:…fine, I guess I’ve been a little neglectful lately)
“As: Airi wait”
Asher called out to his sister
Stopping in her tracks Airi stood still for a while then turned back to face him
Her face was like that of a lost puppy, desperate and sad with eyes looking down on the ground
“Ai: what is it”
Her voice was sapped of all strength
At that moment Airi felt something soft on her forehead, a gentle yet passionate touch
“As: chu”
Asher moved her hair and kissed her forehead, patting her head at the same time
“As: good work today”
Asher said
“Ai: huh?…aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!”
Airi was surprised standing still in shock for a moment before covering her flushed red face in embarrassment
“As: now go to sleep you look pathetic, we have a lesson tomorrow”
Asher said opening the door and entering his room
“As: jeez, did anyone ever tell her that’s she’s too easy to handle?”
Asher said closing the door behind him
“E: so how did it go?”
Elise asked faking concern
“As: how do you think?…like handling a 10 year old”
Asher answered exasperated
He collapsed on the bed exhausted
“As: haaaah…so tired”
Asher exclaimed
“E:…sorry it was my fault and yet I bailed on you”
Elise said turning away
“As: don’t be sorry, that’s how it always goes between me and Airi. In fact I should be thanking you, you knew I would be able to handle the situation better if you weren’t there, didn’t you?”
“E: you noticed!!?”
Elise said surprised at Asher’s unexpected perceptiveness
“As: I’m anti-social not dense”
Asher corrected her before falling asleep completely
Elise looked at Asher for a bit before turning away smiling
“E: I’ll be sure to keep that in mind”
At that moment the necklace that he won for her came into her vision
“E: but maybe, that’s not how people see you…”
Elise said fiddling the gem that constantly changed color and shine despite the lack of light
(E: Stellarium diamond, extra rare type…people say it’s a beautiful yet perilous gem to obtain and understanding it is even harder)
Elise then stood up and entered the bath
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The next day:
The class and all members of the coalition arrived at the gym as directed
“Welcome! I’ve been waiting”
Jonathan said smiling