As Velna walked down the academy corridor, her steps were slow yet filled with caution. The thin glasses on her face glinted under the midday light, while both hands struggled to balance a stack of heavy books. Every so often, her eyes darted left and right, as if afraid of being watched.
From a distance, Kiriya stood rigid, his gaze locked sharply on the girl. "Okay, thanks, senior!!" he said quickly, and without waiting for a reply, dragged Erick along with him.
"Eh!? W-wait, Kiriya! Are we seriously just going to tail her like this!?" Erick half-whispered, his face pale with panic.
"Quiet. If we hesitate, we'll lose her trail," Kiriya replied coldly, pulling his friend further down the corridor.
Sara, left behind, stood frozen in place. Her lips curved into a faint smile, but her eyes blinked with annoyance. "Hmph… kids," she muttered, lightly kicking the ground before walking off. For some reason, being abandoned so abruptly left a sour taste.
Velna Astreia
