Vian, whose name was called out in that cheerful tone, reflexively turned his head toward the classroom door. The same went for Cylenciel, who also turned his head, shifting his gaze from Vian to the doorway to see who had arrived.
There, at the open classroom doorway, the two of them saw Kylen's figure standing side by side, pressing close next to Arvin.
"Tsk!"
Cylenciel clicked his tongue upon seeing who was currently standing near the classroom door.
With a sour expression, he walked back to his seat without saying a single word, ignoring the existence of the two people standing at the door.
Seeing that reaction, Vian was actually left bewildered. He stared at Cylenciel's retreating back with a furrowed brow.
He was truly curious about Cylenciel's attitude of suddenly leaving him just like that right when Kylen and Arvin appeared.
He wondered about what had actually just happened to the Fourth Prince.
This is strange. Vian muttered in his heart, still feeling puzzled by Cylenciel's extremely sudden change in attitude. If he truly hated someone, he would have definitely approached and berated that person relentlessly with a barrage of insults. But why did he stay silent this time and do absolutely nothing when Arvin was standing right in front of his eyes? I'm absolutely certain that he's interested in Arvin.
Ignoring Cylenciel's behavior, Vian immediately got up and stepped away from his desk. He quickly walked over to Kylen, who was still standing and waiting near the doorway with his husband.
"Kylen, Arvin!" Vian greeted with a warm smile once he was standing in front of the two of them. "It is rare for the two of you to come to the academy together. What is the matter?"
"Ah... there is something I want to tell you." Kylen answered in a cheerful tone. The bluish-white-haired youth then slowly raised his right hand, revealing a white Life-and-Death contract symbol that now adorned the back of his hand. "I just wanted to tell you directly that the two of us are officially married, and at the same time, I want to bid you farewell. Tomorrow morning, the two of us will leave this kingdom and will never return here again."
Vian gasped for a moment upon hearing the news, his eyes fixed on the white symbol on Kylen's hand. However, it did not take long for that surprise to turn into overflowing happiness.
"Really? Wow, congratulations!" he exclaimed with great enthusiasm and sincerity. "I am happy for you, Kylen!"
"Thank you, Vian."
"Then, when do the two of you plan to leave this capital forever?"
"Tomorrow morning!" Kylen answered firmly.
Gasp!
Cylenciel, who had been sitting and secretly eavesdropping on their conversation all along, suddenly choked. His breath seemed caught in his throat when his ears clearly heard about Arvin and Kylen's departure plan.
His heart suddenly beat extremely fast. His pupils also trembled violently. His hand resting on the desk unconsciously clenched into a tight fist.
What... what is happening to me right now? Cylenciel exclaimed in panic in his heart. Why do I suddenly feel so restless and anxious upon hearing that they will leave tomorrow morning?
The bluish-white-haired youth truly did not understand what was currently taking over him. He hated Arvin. He should have felt happy if that troublemaker disappeared from his sight forever. Yet, a strange, unfamiliar, and suffocating feeling suddenly raged within his chest for no apparent reason, making him feel as though he had lost his way.
While Cylenciel was waging war against his own emotions, at the doorway, the conversation between Kylen and Vian continued.
"By the way, where are Tania, Ziona, and Anna?" Kylen asked while looking around, searching for the whereabouts of his three female friends among the rows of classroom desks.
"The three of them are not in class right now. They are currently at the academy library." Vian answered, providing information about their friends' location. "If you want to meet them, just go see them there right now."
Kylen thought for a moment, then shook his head. "There is no need. Please just pass on my farewell greetings to them later."
"Okay, I understand. I will definitely pass it on to the three of them later."
Hearing that promise, Kylen smiled in relief. A second later, without any warning, he lunged forward and hugged his childhood friend's body very tightly.
"Take good care of yourself here, Vian." Kylen said, his voice trembling slightly because he had to part with his childhood friend. "If you ever want to visit me someday, just come see me in the Vedegra territory. Our home's doors will always be open for you."
Vian smiled gently, returning the hug of the best friend he had known since childhood just as tightly.
"Yes, you must also take good care of yourself over there, Kylen!" Vian replied within his childhood friend's embrace. "Someday, whenever that may be, I promise I will definitely visit there to see the two of you again."
After a few moments, their friendly embrace finally parted. Vian turned his head and shifted his gaze. He looked at Arvin's face, who had been standing calmly beside Kylen all along.
He then extended his right hand forward, offering a handshake between men.
"Arvin, please take good care of Kylen." Vian said in a very serious tone.
Hearing that sincere request, Arvin accepted Vian's outstretched hand and shook it firmly.
"You don't need to worry about that, Vian. I will certainly take care of him." Arvin replied without the slightest hesitation, giving a certainty to his spouse's childhood friend. "And just as Kylen said, if someday you want to visit us there, the two of us will gladly welcome your arrival."
"Yes, thank you, Arvin!" Vian said, feeling incredibly relieved. He then smiled. "Once again, congratulations on your marriage."
"Thank you very much for your well wishes, Vian. In that case, we must take our leave now. See you again."
"Yes, see you again, Arvin, Kylen."
After their main goal of bidding farewell to Vian had been fulfilled, Arvin and Kylen turned around. The two of them then walked side by side down the academy corridor.
Vian, who was still standing in front of the classroom door, watched the backs of the two of them slowly walking away from him.
Kylen, in the end... you have truly found your own happiness. Vian said in his heart with a relieved smile etched on his lips. I am truly happy for you.
Vian then turned his body and stepped back into the classroom.
Someday, I will definitely come to visit you there. See you again until we meet in the future, Kylen.