Chapter 42: Noisy Screams


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    Thump, thump.


    As Aria tucked her hands into her pockets, she opted to bite her lips, not her fingernails, revealing her resilience even in distress.


    She had diligently managed to hide any signs of distress, not wanting to appear unattractive. But eventually, her emotions overwhelmed her, and she couldnt hold them back any longer.


    So, they finally broke up.


    Aria exhaled a sigh. She saw Deus and Erica break up just a few moments ago.


    It was a rtionship that had to end anyway.


    Aria had tried to be patient, but when she saw Deus gently patting Ericas head, her emotions started bubbling up.


    And as she saw the corners of his lips curling up, she felt her eyes roll back in her head.


    Huuuu!


    She took a deep breath, making an effort to suppress her emotions. She closed her eyes tightly and directed her anger and jealousy towards Erica, who was feeling Deuss touch.


    It doesnt matter. Yes, its okay.


    After all, the professor belonged to her.


    Being someone who knew the future, she could never be defeated.


    Professor, dont worry. Ill lead the way.


    And after saving the world together, they could live happily ever after.


    Blushing at her own fantasies, she saw Deus hurriedly turning away, leaving Erica behind as he headed towards the academy.


    Since Aria had already mastered the footstep technique only known to the Royal family, she arrived at the academy before Deus.


    As rxed as when she left, she gracefully jumped over the high wall.


    Phew!


    Uponnding, she hurriedly tidied her appearance. She took out a mirror, checking if her hair was messy or if there was anything on her face.


    Great.


    Aria heard that she was a beauty wherever she went. In the past, she would have modestly declined suchpliments, but now she was sure that her appearance was not inferior to anyone elses.


    She closed her eyes and sensed the mana.


    She then walked towards the entrance of the academy, calm and natural.


    Coincidentally, Deus greeted the surveince guard and entered the academy just as she approached.


    Hello, Professor!


    Aria approached with a bright smile. Deus looked at her for a moment before nodding his head.


    Yes, I remember you. Aria Rias.


    He remembered! Even though they only exchanged greetings once! As expected of the professor!


    Yes! Thats right! I heard you got hurt. Are you okay?


    She smiled affectionately as she approached him.


    No Did I feign excessive friendliness?


    This was only their second encounter in this lifetime, yet she unconsciously disregarded the distance and approached him.


    The Deus she was familiar with would surely be displeased.


    Deus calmly gazed at her, seemingly indifferent.


    Sure, Im fine.


    However, Deus didnt push her away. Arias heart fluttered a little at his non-rejection.


    Maybe the first impression was good?


    Or could it be that he knew she entered as the top student?


    Probably.


    He seemed to have a liking for high-achieving students.


    Well, now there wont be any strange phenomena happening again, right? My friends were really scared.


    A student who was scared about the current situation would naturally cling to the professor.


    As a professor, he couldnt push her away so easily, and her prediction was correct.


    Deus walked with her, nonchntly responding.


    Yeah, there wont be any strange phenomena now.


    Thats a relief! Any idea why such a thing happened in the first ce?


    Curiously, she tilted her head, and Deus nced at the academy building, sharing his thoughts.


    Even if the academy was constructed on a graveyard, the sheer number of evil spirits was unusually high, and their power was overwhelming. The souls that were originally resting in the graveyard were not evil spirits, to begin with.


    Is that so?


    Thats why I believe someone intentionally summoned these evil spirits to the academy and made the situation worse..


    I-I see!


    Aria felt a tingling sensation throughout her body.


    As expected of the professor!


    His sharp insight always surprised her, and it was the same this time.


    How could he figure it out so quickly?


    She had tried her best to make it look natural and had a hard time awakening Angel, but the professor grasped it instantly!


    Finding the Spirit Stone was quite difficult. However, since Ive already done it once, it was manageable.


    After regressing, she spent the first three months traveling the continent. After that, she came to the academy and released the evil spirits in the academy.


    It was quite aplex task, but with her previous memories, she managed it well.


    Still, its good that you struggled. The professor grew up in such a short time and even killed his original personality so early!


    Aria shivered, feeling the chill of the night air. She felt a sense of relief, knowing that her efforts had not been in vain.


    What do you think?


    At that moment, Aria snapped back to reality, her attention now on Deius.


    Yes? What are you talking about?


    This situation. As a student, you cant just ignore it.


    Ah, I see. Distrust towards the academy is understandable. Some students received a notice that their withdrawal could be canceled, but few decided not to due to the broken trust.


    Thats right.


    But I wont give up! Theres so much I still want to learn here!


    Aria felt it was for the best.


    Professor wont need to waste his precious time worrying about others now.


    Deus remained silent, looking troubled. Aria smiled reassuringly and said, You have nothing to worry about! There are still plenty of other students to take care of! In fact, only the cream of the crop will remain!


    The professor has nothing to worry about.


    Because I willy out all the tiles without the professors knowledge.


    In fact, it was Aria because of whom Deus was able to start learning necromancy.


    The basic textbook for necromancy was not something that even a well-connected merchant could easily obtain.


    Through the recent academy incident, she believed that he must have be quite familiar with basic necromancy spells.


    Keep getting stronger like that. This time, you must not die.


    Suppressing herughter inwardly, Aria suddenly realized that she had followed Deus all the way to the faculty dormitory.


    Oh my, I had so much fun talking with the professor that I ended up following him. Im sorry.


    Its fine.


    Aah! I must have made a really good first impression! The professor is so kind!


    She will probably go back to her room and rey todays events over and over again.


    Theres one thing Id like to ask, if its alright.


    As Aria was about to turn away with a sense of regret, Deus voice stopped her.


    Yes? Anything.


    Smiling brightly, Aria looked at Deus with anticipation.


    A question?


    What could he possibly ask?


    As she waited with a cheerful smile, her anticipation shattered when Deus asked his question.


    Even after terrorizing the academy, dont you feel any guilt?


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    Even after terrorizing the academy, dont you feel any guilt?


    Arias smile, which was as bright as a painting, began to fade at my words.


    She awkwardly continued to smile, unable to control her expression properly.


    W-What are you talking about?


    Hmm, do I need to be more specific?


    As she pretended not to know even though she already understood, I decided to push a little more aggressively.


    Im talking about how you woke up innocent souls who were peacefully resting in their slumber and turned them into sinners?


    .......


    Aria kept her mouth tightly shut, staring nkly with unfocused eyes.


    I, too, continued to criticize her without any change in my expression.


    An old woman who just wanted to give candies to her grandchildren became a bizarre evil spirit, feeding her eyes to the academys students.


    .......


    The orphanage director who loved the children twisted his methods to protect them and put all the second-floor girls dormitory students ina.


    .......


    The child who enjoyed ying tag would climb onto other peoples beds at night, scaring them and asking them to y.


    With each word, Arias head gradually dropped.


    Even if you didnt know what actions they would take, in the end, it was you who awakened the sleeping souls.


    Do you have any evidence?


    Arias voice was low. Instead of hostility, it carried a stronger sense of fear.


    If you have any evidence that I did it, then show it.


    As I remained silent, Aria began to gain confidence, raising her head every time she spoke.


    Coming at me all of a sudden, there must be a reason, right? Or do you just pick on anyone?


    The Aria I saw in the game was a pretty smart girl.


    If it were the original Aria, she wouldnt have left any traces behind.


    But now, she seemed to be emotionally different and didnt realize she had missed quite a significant part.


    Without any evidence, you shouldnt be suspecting a student out of the blue, professor. You scared me.


    Ariaughed yfully as she regained herposure. She seemed relieved that I didnt say anything.


    Its noisy.


    Ignoring her, I closed my eyes for a moment. It was so loud that my ears were ringing.


    What? Did my voice get too loud?


    Looking slightly flustered, Aria looked at me cautiously.


    No, its not your voice.


    It wasnt just a young girls high-pitched voice. The chaotic, ovepping voices were resounding in my ears.


    [Its her! That crazy girl who came a few months ago and woke us!]


    [Lets kill her! Lets kill her! Lets kill her!]


    [I will tear and devour her tender flesh!]


    They were the weak spirits that were still lingering in the academy, following Aria.


    Their voices, louder than a girls shrieks, were in disarray.


    The spirits who are screaming that you are the culprit theyre too noisy.


    Hearing my words, Arias expression hardened once again.


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