Academy’s Dark Perspective - Chapter 347



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Academy Dark Curtain Viewpoint Episode 347

Miyu’s studio.

To those who had hurriedly gathered around after hearing the news that I had woken up, I briefly explained the situation.

“I died and came back to life.”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“… … .”

“Why do they do that?”

When I asked about the guys’ strange reactions, Silence responded in a bewildered manner.

“[No, wait. Is that all you have to say?]”

“But that’s true.”

“[I’m lying in the pod, looking like a dying patient, is that really the end?]”

“It’s not like I wanted it to be like this.”

In the pod where I was lying, dozens of mechanical arms were moving in unison, performing unknown tasks.

Just looking at the movements, it looks like they’re undergoing major surgery to completely replace their body.

Of course, it wasn’t my will, but rather, it was forced upon me by Miyu, my modular.

Let me roughly recall the conversation… … .

Miyu, who couldn’t control her emotions and burst into tears the moment she saw me, cried for about 30 minutes before speaking her first words.

-Lie down.

-I’m fine.

-Lie down.

-I’m sorry for worrying you, but I’m okay now. I’ve already contacted the other guys, so the inspection will be delayed a bit…

-He told me to lie down.

-… … Okay. Got it.

There was no way I could refuse when she was staring at me with her eyes red and swollen from crying so much and looking so fierce. And I hate to say this, but… … She was glaring at me with her golden eyes and she was a little scary.

“Anyway, I’m fine, so you don’t have to worry. Everyone, while I’m gone-”

Jieeeeeeeeing!

“While I was away… … .”

Jiiiiiiiiiiiing!

“Everyone suffered while I was away… … .”

Wheeing! Clink! Jeeeeeek! Eeeeek!

“… … .”

The maintenance machine arms were so noisy that I couldn’t continue speaking. I glanced at Miyu and asked her a favor.

“Miyu. Could you work a little more quietly… … .”

“… … .”

“I can work quietly… … .”

“… … .”

“… … Okay, do whatever you want.”

After a five-second staring contest, I ended up turning my head away.

……weird.

I’ve definitely become stronger enough to defeat a dragon, so why am I losing to Miyu now? I couldn’t bring myself to come forward because she’d made me suffer mentally for almost a month.

Judging from the movements of the mechanical arms, it seems that Miyu is in a much worse mood than usual, so it would be best not to touch her unnecessarily. Just as doctors are the kings in hospitals, modulars are kings during module maintenance work.

And Silence, who had been looking at Miyu and I’s farce in disbelief, opened his mouth in an annoyed tone.

“[Oh my god. I knew this would happen.]”

“Silence?”

“[What the hell did I do for a month because of that guy who would eventually get up on his own… … Ah, stop. I’m tired so I’m going home. I was the only one who got hurt by worrying.]”

“Hey, wait a minute!? Oppa, wait a minute! I told you to read the mood!?”

Silence grumbled and complained as he headed out first. Reina followed him in a hurry to catch him, and the two of them left the place.

The remaining ones are the Guardian, Ciel, and Serena.

Among them, the guardian deity approached me first.

“I’m so glad you woke up.”

“I’m sorry for causing you trouble.”

“No. Where else would you get a chance to fight like this without any worries? Thanks to this, my skills have improved a lot in a short period of time, so I’m actually satisfied.”

“Well then, that’s good.”

“Aaron~”

Ciel approached the guardian.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t be of any help… … I tried to use necromancing to do something, but it didn’t seem to work very well… … .”

“Absolutely not!”

At that time.

The door opened wide and a woman came rushing in, her golden hair fluttering. It was none other than Evangeline, with a rabbit-shaped bandage stuck to her face.

“Don’t say things like it didn’t help!”

“Ah, Evangeline~! You’re awake~!”

“I can tell you this because I have been watching over Aaron closely! Your efforts to continuously find Aaron’s soul were absolutely not in vain!”

“You were together?”

“Well, isn’t that natural, since this body is Aaron’s soul’s companion? Anyway, it was thanks to you guys who kept calling Aaron’s soul that we were able to find our way back, so there’s no need to blame yourself at all. Isn’t that right, Aaron?”

“okay.”

I nodded too.

“It’s hard to explain because my memories of that place have become hazy since I woke up, but I’m certain that I was able to come back thanks to you. I want to thank you.”

“Aaron… … !”

Ciel sobs.

and…….

“Evangeline! The doctor said that you shouldn’t run like that when you’re not even fully healed yet!”

Maria came rushing into the wide open front door, clutching something. It seemed to be Evangeline’s belongings.

As soon as Maria made eye contact with me, she hugged the things she was holding in her hands tightly to her chest and bowed at a 90-degree angle in greeting.

“young master……!”

“Maria, thank you for coming. While I was away, you were helping Kalia rebuild the Stingray, right?”

“You don’t have to show gratitude for something that is obvious. You really have worked hard, Master!”

“I was just sleeping the whole time, so I didn’t have any trouble. I will also be joining the work in earnest from now on, so please take care of me in the future.”

“I am the one who needs your help!”

Maria, with tears in her eyes.

I guess you must have had a hard time while I was away.

As if the Stingray Group that he was so proud of had completely disappeared overnight, his boss had become an over-adapted person and was in a semi-vegetative state, unable to control the situation.

Although she didn’t fight on the front lines herself, it can’t be said that she had it any less difficult.

“Everyone, I’m truly… …thank you… … .”

I felt a new sense of emotion.

At first, it was just my simple greed.

Rather than really thinking about doing something ‘for’ someone, I just did it because I wanted to.

Then, at some point, a new world began to form around me, and at some point, the fact that the world around me was moving for me made me feel… … something that was hard to describe.

At least I didn’t live in vain here.

That’s what I thought.

While I was speechless for a moment because of that sadness, I suddenly realized that one person was missing.

“Where is Iri?”

“They’re coming now.”

Serena answered in a strangely pointed tone.

With a look of discontent on her face, she checked her watch and began to pack her bags.

“I’m sorry. Would it be okay if I went back first?”

“It looks like you have some business to attend to.”

“No, not really, but… … .”

Serena hesitated for a moment before simply confirming what I said.

“… … Yes. I just have something to do.”

“Then I guess there’s nothing I can do. I’m sorry for calling you out when I’m busy.”

“I’m really sorry. I’ll see you next time.”

Then, for some reason, she dragged Ciel’s wrist and headed outside.

Ciel looked bewildered and asked, “S, Serena!?” but reluctantly followed her.

And not long after they stepped outside, a loud noise was heard and Airi barged in.

“Ah, Aaron!”

“… …Aaron?”

“Oh, no, Chairman… … That was it. I just kept calling him that and it became a habit.”

Huh, huh.

As if she had come running in a hurry, Airi was breathing heavily, but soon caught her breath and approached me cautiously. Then she gently stroked my cheek and spoke tearfully.

“Thank goodness… … It’s not a dream… … !”

Meanwhile, for some reason, Maria took Evangeline and the guardian and quietly retreated. Miyu also looked around, then switched back to automatic operation and quietly left the place.

for a moment.

It seems like something strange has been arranged.

Just as I realized that fact and was about to react, Airi opened her mouth.

“Mr. Chairman. No, Aaron Stingray.”

“… … .”

“I have something to tell you.”

* * *

Same time.

Trinity Academy, dormitory hallway.

Serena, who had been walking briskly for a while while holding onto Ciel’s wrist after leaving Miyu’s workshop, stopped walking only after turning a corner. Then, out of nowhere, she began glaring at Ciel with a scary expression.

“Three, Serena? Why are you doing that?”

“… … .”

“Did something bad happen? Aaron finally woke up, but you didn’t even talk to him properly… … Why did you… … when you desperately wanted Aaron to wake up more than anyone else?”

“… … .”

Serena bit her lip and remained silent for a while in response to Ciel’s question, before finally opening her mouth.

“… … Because I’m angry.”

“yes?”

“Because I’m angry!!”

Then, as if his heart had collapsed, he fell to his knees and began to sob.

“I’m so angry! I’m so angry!”

“What are you talking about?”

“Why did you open your eyes when Airi, not me, came looking for you!? This makes me sound like I’m the defeated heroine! The timing is ridiculous! Aaaah!”

“… … .”

Serena cries like she has lost her country.

Ciel was shocked at the sight.

“Then why did you run away before Airi came? And why did you take me with you?”

“… … They’re punishing me. They’re punishing the bad girl.”

“A bee?”

“It’s only natural that Mr. Aaron should be happy that he opened his eyes. But I’m so angry at myself for not being able to make him open his eyes, so I’m punishing him. I’m hurting him by giving him an opening.”

“… … ??”

Ciel blinked.

can not understand.

From the moment I met Serena, I thought, this woman has a very unique way of thinking.

“Then you gave up on Aaron… … .”

“Absolutely not, are you crazy?”

“This is too much… … .”

Is this something that people will say is crazy?

Ciel was a little hurt, but he tried to keep a smile on his face as he faced Serena.

“Still, I’m a little relieved that Serena didn’t suddenly change her mind. When I tried necromancing Aaron, you were the one who talked to me more diligently than anyone else and helped me.”

“… … It’s not just me who has suffered.”

Serena answered as if making excuses.

“Just as much as I… no, even more than I, Airi suffered for Mr. Aaron. Without even knowing that, I just took out my anger on him. It was a kind of venting. I felt bad about that, so I purposely left the seat for the two of us so that we could be alone.”

“You are kind.”

“Enough with the lip service.”

Soon Serena wiped her eyes as if she had never cried before and got up from her seat again.

“I’ll say it again, don’t give up. Today is one step forward for two steps forward. And what… …you know Airi’s personality.”

Serena said with a grin.

“He’s shy anyway, so even if we’re alone together, nothing will happen.”

* * *

Back to Miyu’s studio.

Iri looked straight at Aaron and recited the lines she had prepared.

“I like you. Please date me officially.”