The Extra Seeks Chaos

Chapter 39 Brewing Threat

Arin finally finished his meal, feeling Lina's gaze on him the entire time. She had been resting her chin on her hands, watching him patiently.

"That took quite some time," Lina remarked as she stood, stretching her arms. "You should get some rest after classes today. You still look tired."

"Hmm," Arin mumbled, slowly rising to his feet. "Yeah, I will."

With that, they both made their way out of the cafeteria, heading toward the Academy's main building.

Lina's lips curled into a smile as a thought came to her. "Oh, Arin, I'm almost done with my new spell!"

Her excitement broke through Arin's foggy mind, but it took a moment for him to respond.

"That's... good," he said, his voice a bit distant.

Lina chuckled softly as she glanced at him. "I'm sure I'll have it perfected by tomorrow."

Arin gave her a weak smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. He was too preoccupied. 'I'll complete mine soon enough,' he thought, feeling the weight of his own goals.

Of course, while planning his next steps, he hadn't forgotten the need to grow stronger. The Water Dragon Spell was one way to achieve this, and now, with the Chaos Element and a highly valuable item, his strength would soon increase.

With all of these, he was close to finishing a new Water Element Spell. 'I'll probably complete it tonight,' he thought.

They reached the staircase leading to the classrooms, and Arin felt the pull of exhaustion weigh heavier on him with every step.

"Okay, I'll see you later," Lina said, waving as she turned to head into her class.

"Yeah, see you," Arin replied, watching her disappear before trudging toward his own classroom. His usual seat at the back was a welcome sight, and he slid into it with a sigh.

Rubbing his temples, Arin grimaced. His head throbbed, and his vision swam slightly. It felt like a fog was clouding his thoughts, making it nearly impossible to concentrate. He barely noticed the other students, focused only on the heavy weight pressing down on his mind.

Moments later, the door swung open, and Riya entered, a book in her hand. The class immediately fell silent as everyone hurried to their seats.

Riya walked to the front and placed the book down on her desk before turning to face the students, her usual indifferent expression in place.

"Today," she began without preamble, "we'll continue discussing Mana. It's a broad subject, as you already know."

The students nodded dutifully as Riya launched into her lecture, her voice steady and measured. However, Arin could barely hear her. His head pounded, and his eyes threatened to close. It wasn't sleep he needed, but something to break the fog in his mind.

He winced, massaging his temples again. 'This is getting worse. If it doesn't stop soon...'

'Not today, of all days...' Arin cursed silently as he tried to focus.

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In an unknown location, dark, silent, and devoid of life, something was stirring.

Or rather, something was about to happen.

*WHOOSH*

A blinding red light flared to life in the darkness, casting sharp shadows everywhere, yet revealing nothing.

But that wasn't all...

*WHOOSH*

The light surged in intensity, then vanished just as quickly, leaving no trace.

Suddenly, a pair of glowing red eyes pierced through the thick darkness, menacing and full of malice. A raspy voice followed, its tone enough to send shivers down the spine of anyone listening.

"Tonight..."

The silence stretched for a few moments before the voice returned.

""Uhm... Aca... Academy?..... That's what he called it, huh?..... I see..."

"Kekekeke," a chilling laugh was suddenly heard.

"They sha... shall pay for ki.... killing... The Princess."

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[A/N]

Hey guys!! Don't worry, the way Arin will make the Spell will be explained. So, everything will be clear.