Chapter 154

Chapter 126 The Agreement on a Rest Day

But she was a very cultivated person. No matter how surprised she was inside, she wouldn’t show it. She quickly calmed down and her face once again showed a warm smile.

Just the look in her eyes had changed—it was no longer the gentle gaze reserved for children.

“This isn’t something a little girl from an empire should know,” she said. “Miss Peyello… what exactly…”

“Um…”

I tilted my head to think about it.

Investigating the Door of Truth… this was something Carlos asked me to do, and also something I wanted to do myself.

But he said I needed to cooperate with a woman named Victoria… I would naturally do that, but that woman’s temperament was very peculiar; I couldn’t figure her out at all. Compared to her, the teacher in front of me, Teresa, was clearly more trustworthy.

And I was somewhat worried—if Catauloma was like other orphanages and had been infiltrated by the Door of Truth… I was afraid it might involve Eli.

The only lead pointing to the orphanage here was connected to the Door of Truth. Therefore, it was necessary to have a good talk with Teacher Teresa… since she would eventually find out anyway, I might as well tell her now.

With my mind made up, I looked at Teacher Teresa’s profile and said seriously, “Actually, I have another name.”

“My name is Silviana, Silviana Labishemos.”

As soon as I said this, Teacher Teresa’s beautiful eyes widened abruptly.

She stared at me in disbelief, her mouth slightly open, and for a while she couldn’t say anything. After staring blankly at me for a bit, she suddenly raised the corner of her mouth.

“Huhuhu… Haha… This is really… Haha…”

Sister Teresa held her stomach and bent over, laughing so hard it seemed she couldn’t stop.

I was very puzzled.

“Teacher, why are you laughing?”

Was it because she didn’t believe what I said? Clearly not.

I couldn’t understand where the humor was…

“No… sorry, huh—”

After taking a long breath, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and regained her composure.

“Peyello, you’ve really surprised me.”

“Uh…”

Shouldn’t being surprised make one cry instead?

“Sorry, sorry, I’m not laughing at you,” Teresa quickly explained upon seeing the confusion in my eyes. “Actually, I met with Her Majesty a few days ago, and we were talking about that matter. But before I left, she reminded me that someone who understands those things better than us would likely come to me soon… I just didn’t expect it to be you.”

Upon hearing this, I frowned.

“Victoria knows that I would come to find you?”

“She doesn’t know; she can only guess,” Teresa blinked. “Also, don’t call Her Majesty by name outside.”

…Pfft.

“So, Peyello… no, Miss Silviana. You came to the capital to investigate that matter?”

“Yes… but not entirely.” I shook my head and continued, “I want to learn more about the Abyss.”

“Oh, so that’s why you came to the Royal Academy… Miss Silviana, you alone killed that endless Abyss, didn’t you?” Teresa said with some emotion. “It must have been very difficult, right? If it were me, I couldn’t do such a thing alone… impressive.”

“In fact…”

After thinking about it, I felt there was no need to lie.

“In fact, it wasn’t like that.”

Teresa was somewhat confused: “Not like that?”

“Yeah.” I nodded. “In Woodward Forest, there was a white dragon, and it helped me.”

“A white dragon?” Teresa’s tone suddenly rose. “How is that possible… how could a dragon still appear in this world?”

“It’s true. Carlos said that dragon said…

“Carlos? Silver Flash Carlos Gonzalez?”

“Mm-hm. He and I are friends.”

“Is that so…” Teresa’s gaze was somewhat complicated as she stared ahead, muttering to herself, “A white dragon… Woodworth Forest… the land of dragons… It seems… I was right…”

I gently touched her shoulder.

“Teacher?”

“Oh, nothing. That said, Miss Silvijah…”

“You can call me Peylo when we’re not in class.”

“…In that case, Peylo, you can call me Teresa outside of class too.”

“Teresa…” Her dark eyes rolled, and I gave her a sweet smile, “Teresa-nee! This way, it sounds more natural.”

“Haha—”

She laughed.

“Nee… It’s like how the children call me. It feels intimate.”

“Hehe~”

That’s why I call you that!

For someone like you, who appears calm on the surface but has a turbulent heart, especially women, I have always admired greatly.

In both my past and present life.

“There are still a few days until the goods arrive. We shouldn’t act rashly before then. I’ll wait for you in Cataroma during our rest day.”

“Alright.”

…

Time flew by and it was late February.

The Royal Academy designated the middle and end of each month as rest days, with each rest day lasting three days.

During this period, students were allowed to leave freely. Many students from out of town took this opportunity to explore the city thoroughly, while those living in the city usually chose to go home.

It had rained lightly two nights ago, the rain as fine as dust. It sprinkled down with a rustling sound, water droplets falling onto flowers, leaves, and stems, then sliding down and seeping into the soil.

Daisy said that such rain in Silgaya was a good omen, signifying the bounty of the Mother Goddess. Every time this happened, people would place a bowl at their doorstep to collect some rainwater. At dinner, they would collectively pray to the gods and drink the collected rainwater, ensuring a bountiful harvest the next year.

I knew this.

Back in the village, everyone did the same. As for whether it was effective or not… even if the harvest wasn’t good next year, I think most people would find a plausible but ultimately fictitious reason to explain it away.

If it worked, it was divine prophecy; if not, it was divine punishment.

Nothing changes… Even if the gods really exist, this wouldn’t change.

It was sunny just as dusk fell.

“Peylo, won’t you come to my house? It’s in the eastern part of the city, on Ju Li Street. It’s not far at all, you can walk there in less than an hour.”

In Room 1504, Sarah faced away from me, fumbling with her bedding for the third time as she asked me this question.

Tomorrow was the first day of the rest period, and many students living in the city could pack up and go home tonight.

Like Sarah and me.

I slung my small satchel over my shoulder, walked to the vanity table, and combed my hair… well, it wasn’t too messy.

Then I turned to her and said, “No, thank you.”

“Why not? Daisy is coming with me, and it’ll be so boring if you’re the only one left in the dorm… Oh! My mother’s deer meat pie is so delicious!”

I paused in checking my backpack for the keys.

Deer meat pie…

I hadn’t eaten deer meat in a long time, and I was a bit hungry for it.

Damn Sarah, using her trump card… Does she think this will make me unable to refuse?

I immediately shouted back at her, “Bring me some when you come back!”

“Eh… where are you going now?”

“Home.”