Allen was waiting in the workshop with his blade beside him.

Professor Adrian promised to engrave runes on his blade. He had the funds to ask for a professional and more experienced Runesmith to tune his blade. However, he has experienced the talent of that man whom the world deemed a failure.

When Allen first heard ‘her’ voice and the praises she sang about Adrian, Allen wasn’t able to trust her. That’s why Allen even volunteered to be the test subject of the Professor during the assessment. He wanted to see if ‘her’ words actually held any weight.

And also, the reason why Allen got interested in Olivia to begin with was because of Adrian.

…well, it was another thing that slight curiosity turned deeper and now they share a relationship. He doesn’t regret it, as he told Olivia, but yes, it was unfair to Adrian.

There was a huge chance that Adrian might not see Allen’s face after what happened, however, Allen was measuring people on the same parameter as himself. Unlike Allen, Adrian is a mature person.

He just told Olivia about his feelings and broke off his relationship with her. Although things were currently awkward between them, Allen knew that in the future, if chances arrived where Allen required Adrian’s help, he could take Olivia’s help to pursue him.

‘It almost sounds like I am an evil person…but considering the possible challenges I have to face in the future, I have to remain on Adrian’s good side.’

*Clink*

The doors of the workshop parted and suddenly, several figures entered the hall—startling Allen.

He looked at the teachers and the Headmistress with a silly expression.

“Oh, Allen. We will continue our lecture next time.” Adrian stepped forward and instantly voiced those words before anyone could ask him anything.

As previously mentioned, tuning someone’s armament out of the class was not allowed so Adrian pretended that they were about to continue a lecture.

Allen also played along and nodded, “Okay, Professor…but what…is happening here?”

Gilbert told him, “A simple trial to see who would be better as a mentor.”

“Isn’t Professor Adrian the best option?” Allen spoke, almost instinctively—making Gilbert’s eyes go narrow.

A few professors snickered while Ariana raised her brows with a smirk.

Allen turned toward Adrian and said, “Professor, are you going to perform Runesmithing? Can I watch? Please?”

Last time, Allen couldn’t watch the unique way of Runesmithing Adrian displayed that’s why he wanted to watch this time.

Adrian shrugged, “I don’t mind. Just stay in a corner and don’t speak.” The man said as he took off his coat and gathered his long hair to tie it in a rough bun.

There were a few casual movements, but a few female Professors and a certain silver head couldn’t resist ogling at the man.

Adrian had such a handsome appearance and refined movements that even casual gestures also appeared quite eye-catching.

“Okay, Sir Adrian, choose your subject,” Gilbert spoke as he also removed his coat and got ready for the contest.

All the other Professors stepped back to give the two of them some space.

“How about you choose one for me,” Adrian plainly stated as he cleaned his glasses. There was quite dust here.

Gilbert smirked—wrong move.

“Professor Norma, can you-“

“Yes!” The red-haired Professor of biology instantly nodded and stepped forward.

Seeing her excitement, other Professors gave her a blank look…she didn’t even try to hide her excitement.

“Ah, wait, Professor Norma.” Just as she was about to sit down, Adrian stopped her and approached the woman.

Norma was fairly tall, but in front of Adrian, she still fell a head shorter.

Her face turned hot when Adrian stood before her with a soft smile, inserted his hand inside his pocket, and took out a handkerchief before he laid it on the chair.

This entire time, Norma’s eyes didn’t wander from him. His eyelashes appeared so long from this close…and that jawline…haah~

On the sidelines, Allen couldn’t help but sigh with a smile, ‘Does this man realize how effortlessly he flirts with women?’ Maybe he used to restrain himself in the past until he was engaged to Olivia since recently, his charm doesn’t spare even his fellow Professors.

“The dust would have dirtied your pretty dress. Now please sit down, Miss Norma.” He invited the woman and Norma sat down in a daze.

Gilbert was gritting his teeth…what was this? A scene from a teenage romance novel?!

“Just start the trial already!” Gilbert demanded.

Adrian smirked, he knew exactly what caused such excitement. But he didn’t bat an eye to the man and continued on his pace.

Taking out his runic pencil he told her, “What weapon you prefer?”

“A stick.”

“Hoh~”

“I-I mean a staff!” She instantly corrected herself…seriously, what she was even thinking about?!

Ariana rolled her eyes…what was he doing after telling a student to stay?

Adrian took out a staff from the nearby weapon rack and handed it to the lady.

His expression turned serious as he waved his runic pencil in the air, and instantly four symbols appeared behind her—glowing slightly and rotating slowly.

Allen keenly observed the process. He has seen runesmiths before, a lot of them. However, all of them used the magic crystals to know one’s affinity. This was definitely new.

Everyone saw that the water element was responding to Norma—which gave Gilbert the chance to speak,

“As you can see, Headmistress, just to discern a simple affinity he took so long, even though this could have been done by a magic crystal in an instant. What if the contest is all about time-“

“Can you shut up?” Adrian suddenly scolded the white-haired man, much to his shock.

Ariana frowned, “Is something the matter, Adrian?” She could see that he was quietly observing Norma’s affinity for some reason.

Adrian didn’t say anything to her and asked his subject, “What spell do you usually use?”

Norma blinked in confusion but answered him right away, “Water wave and water shield.” Water affinity is the weakest that’s why she couldn’t use many offensive spells.

That’s why Norma thought of herself as a weak warrior and failed to perform well as a Warden—resorting to the job of a teacher in the end.

However, Adrian had a different view of her affinity.

“You…have a hybrid-affinity.”

“Eh?” Norma’s reaction was understandable since not only her but everyone else in the workshop was unaware of that term.

Gilbert couldn’t believe what nonsense he was spouting suddenly, that’s why he was about to say something. But Ariana raised her hand and shook her head—telling him to remain silent.

Gilbert couldn’t believe she was showing such blatant partiality that’s why he turned towards others to gain some support….but all of them were currently focused on Adrian.

Meanwhile, Adrian took the staff from Norma and started to write the runes at a pace that was hard to follow. And the ridiculous part, his eyes were not even on the staff.

After a few seconds, he told the subject, “Come with me.”

Norma didn’t have the time to ask anything as she was pulled by Adrian and the others followed the duo.

Gilbert was the last one to follow them. He couldn’t believe what nonsensical game they were participating in.

Once in the open, Adrian whispered something in Norma’s ears, which shocked her. However, Adrian assured her by putting his hand on her shoulder and soon returned to the others.

“What did you tell her?” Ariana asked curiously.

Adrian just smiled mischievously and told them, “Just wait and see.”

Allen also stood with others, and just like the others, he also focused on the redhead.

Gilbert was inwardly preparing a long speech to say after Norma finished doing whatever she was about to do.

….however, not even in his wildest dream could he have imagined her performing a new spell!

Norma twirled the staff across her palm with practiced ease, the polished wood spinning like a blur. Her fingers moved with elegance, confident and sure. With a swift motion, she caught the staff near its end and swung it high, giving it a sharp revolution above her head. The wind stirred from the motion, and her voice rang out with power and clarity.

“Aqua Vortex!”

The word echoed like thunder, rippling through the air. The runes engraved on the staff shimmered in response—first a soft blue glow, then a pulse of bright, watery light. A rumble followed.

A water tornado spiraled into the sky, its base churning with foaming waves, the eye of it glowing faintly with magic. It howled like a beast, lashing the air with wind and spray. The sheer force of the vortex sent shockwaves outward, blowing back dust and leaves and even staggering a few onlookers.

Gasps filled the battlefield.

Every eye turned towards Adrian who was smiling proudly.

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A/N:- Thanks for reading. For those who are saying that Adrian didn’t take revenge on Allen and all…please try to understand things from both sides. And this Adrian isn’t the one who had feelings for Olivia so he doesn’t actually cares about their relationship anymore. Haah~sometimes, I just couldn’t appease some people.

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