Chapter 193

Chapter 195: You Cheapskate Actually Calculated Against Me?!

Izay was completely unaware of the rich inner monologue his teacher had going on in front of him, and didn’t even think about it that way.

He just felt that the earlier Riviria seemed a little different compared to her usual self…

And what he was more curious about was why Riviria was here?

She clearly looked like she was using this place as a resting room just now, right?

But the problem is, this is his Magic Workshop!

Teacher, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?

“Hmm… Izay, what are you thinking? Your gaze feels kind of unsettling.” Riviria subtly straightened her body and looked at Izay.

“Cough cough, nothing, teacher. I just came to clean up the Magic Workshop, after all, I’ve been out for two months. But… It seems like there’s no need for that.”

Looking at the neat and tidy state of the Magic Workshop, Izay’s intuition told him that Riviria probably hadn’t come here to rest a few times during this period.

How should I put it? It feels kinda weird.

“Are you worried that since you’ve been out for two months, no one would take care of this place and it would gather dust?” Riviria tilted her head, understanding his thoughts momentarily.

“Uh… yes.” Izay nodded honestly.

“But that’s really unnecessary worry. Every time the Familial Groups do their cleaning, they don’t forget about your place. When I come here usually, I also clean up a bit.”

Although the Familial Group cleaning only covers the public areas of Twilight Manor, places like the personal rooms of members aren’t touched.

But Izay’s Magic Workshop, Raul and Anqi, as the responsible parties for the Familial Group cleaning, thought that since Izay wasn’t home doing commissions, they still carefully cleaned it up for him.

“That’s how it is, huh? Looks like I’ll have to find some time to thank them…” Izay said.

Upon hearing this, Riviria slightly smiled but didn’t respond.

There was no need for her to say anything about such matters.

“By the way, teacher, why are you here?” After sitting down opposite her, Izay brought up the old topic again; he hadn’t forgotten about this yet.

Riviria rolled her eyes helplessly at him but by this point, she’d already thought up an excuse: “Because it’s quiet.”

“Staying here to read and work won’t be disturbed by anyone, especially Loki. She wouldn’t expect me to come here.”

As she spoke, Riviria couldn’t help but feel a little happy.

Whether Finn and Gress knew or not, she had spent this period without being harassed by Loki, and had quite enjoyed herself.

You see, as the only female among the three giants, she used to be harassed the most.

“I see… Loki…” Izay immediately understood.

Most of the girls in the Familial Group had experienced Loki’s harassment.

Regardless of whether it succeeded or not, she definitely came.

Heard that Anqi, Alisia, and others even established a course called “On How to Deal with the Harassment of the Goddess” privately.

Refia, Rine, and Ais seemed to be diligently studying it.

“Hey Izay, let me ask you something.”

“Hmm?”

“Was it you who incited Refia to learn Swordsmanship?” Suddenly, Riviria turned her gaze towards him, her eyes somewhat teasing.

During the Dungeon Riot not long ago, she discovered Refia secretly practicing Swordsmanship and confronted her.

When she asked for details, that girl firmly insisted that the cause was Izay inciting her, even saying things like “It’s not because I want to get closer to Miss Ais.”

“—???”

Unable to help tilting his head, Izay didn’t hide his confusion, revealing an expression of “Is there such a thing?”

“It’s not me! I didn’t! Teacher, this is making something out of nothing! There’s no way I would do something like that!” Izay skillfully pulled off a triple denial.

Refia—

Who would have thought that you, appearing so pure and easy to deceive on the surface, actually had these kinds of thoughts behind the scenes?

I misjudged you!

“However, Raul also confirmed this, saying it happened when you were exploring the Dungeon together as a team, and you used sweet talk to bewitch Refia.” Riviria added with a smile on her lips.

“—!”

Raul!

You cheapskate actually calculated against me!

Izay almost lost his composure.

Is this what’s known as a best friend relationship?

Fine, this grudge, he Izay will remember!

At this point, Izay helplessly spread his hands, deciding not to deny it anymore: “Alright, I admit, Refia going to learn Swordsmanship partly has something to do with me… But teacher, you seem less angry than I imagined?”

Riviria gave a gentle smile and extended her white fingers, making a gesture Izay was very familiar with: “Not bad, just a little bit.”

Just literal meaning.

Riviria adjusted her posture, placing her crossed legs down, and reached for the hardcover teapot on the table.

Her tea was finished.

Maybe because she was at home, she was wearing black stockings now.

The high-quality black stockings rubbed against each other with a susurrus sound, like a light breeze brushing past the ear, catching Izay’s attention unintentionally.

“There’s nothing wrong with that child learning some Swordsmanship. Now she’s braver than before.”

“Before, once a Monster got close, she would get nervous and have her chanting interrupted. Now… She can cleanly deal with approaching Monsters.”

While pouring tea, Riviria recounted the events from the previous Dungeon Riot to Izay.

Not mentioning whether it affected Refia’s progress in learning Magic,

Just being able to calmly face upcoming dangers counts as a significant enhancement in strength.

Calm response ability is very helpful for learning the necessary skill ‘Tree Heart’ for Magicians who practice ‘Parallel Chanting’.

Anyway, according to the current situation, Refia learning Swordsmanship hasn’t caused any harm, and due to meeting certain conditions, she now has more motivation when studying magical knowledge.

Riviria is pleased to see this.

After listening to her words, Izay’s face carried a hint of resentment.

Turns out Riviria never intended to make a big fuss about it earlier, he got excited for nothing.

But separate issues remain separate issues, this matter of Raul selling him out, Izay indicated it’s not over!

A certain spiky-haired youth taking advantage of his free time to play cards and relax with a few friends suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, breaking out in cold sweat for no reason.

(Seems like there’s a bad premonition?)

Raul glanced at the cards he had just drawn.

Hmm, really bad, I’m out for this round.

Inside the Magic Workshop, while Riviria prepared tea, she habitually prepared a cup for Izay as well.

After a long absence, the two ended the previous topic and began enjoying their afternoon tea time.