Chapter 102 Test Results

Olivia couldn't help but reflect on the evening they just had. It was a wild ride, full of laughter and drunken shenanigans. She couldn't wait to do it again with Suzuka, who was sure to have some hilarious stories to tell once she woke up.

Olivia gently placed Suzuka in bed and covered her with a blanket. She smiled softly at her sleeping form, feeling a warm and fuzzy feeling in her chest. As she stood up to leave, she hesitated for a moment, thinking about how peaceful Suzuka looked.

Finally, Olivia decided to stay with Suzuka for the night. She slipped into bed next to her, holding her gently. Suzuka stirred a little but soon settled back into a deep sleep. Olivia breathed in the scent of her hair and felt a sense of contentment wash over her.

The next morning, Suzuka slowly opened her eyes, feeling the weight of someone's arm draped around her. She turned her head to see Olivia, still sleeping soundly. Suzuka's heart skipped a beat as she remembered the events of the previous night. She felt a blush creeping up her face, realizing that she had fallen asleep in Olivia's embrace.

Suzuka carefully untangled herself from Olivia's arms and got out of bed. She stretched and looked out the window, feeling a sense of freshness in the morning air. Olivia soon woke up and smiled at Suzuka, feeling a little shy.

"Good morning, Suzu," Olivia said softly. "Did you sleep well?"

Suzuka nodded, feeling a little overwhelmed but also happy. She couldn't deny that she was attracted to Olivia, and the fact that they had slept together made her heart race. Olivia noticed Suzuka's shy expression and decided to take things slowly.

"Let's get some breakfast and start the day fresh," Olivia suggested. "We can talk more about what happened last night if you want. But don't worry, we did nothing naughty we only slept together, that's all."

They sat across from each other at the small table in Suzuka's room. Olivia looked down at her hands as she spoke, her voice tinged with sadness.

"Suzu, it pain's me to say but I have to go. I have to go on the quest with Thomas I told you about," she said softly.

Suzuka looked up, her eyes filled with concern. "Olivia, is everything alright? You sound so sad," she replied.

Olivia took a deep breath and looked up at Suzuka. "I don't want to leave you, Suzu. I enjoyed our time together so much. But this is something I have to do. I promised Thomas I will be there."

Suzuka nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "I understand, besides it's not like you will be gone forever. You said it will be a few weeks, right?"

Olivia smiled at her and said, "Yes, it should take us more or less a couple of weeks. But after the fun we had, these few weeks will be hard to endure."

"Oh you'll be fine, I won't be going anywhere for a while. I wish you the best of luck on your quest, Olivia. Just please be careful and come back safe. Okay?"

Olivia gave her a small smile. "I will, Suzu. And when I come back, we can continue where we left off. We can go on another date, do silly things, just with less vine this time."

Suzuka smiled back, her eyes sparkling. "Sure, I enjoyed our date. I'll be waiting for you, Olivia."

Olivia got up from the table, took a deep breath, and said, "I will miss you, Suzu. You were an amazing date, and I hope to see you again when I return."

Suzuka smiled and replied, "I will miss you too, Olivia. I had a great time with you, I will think about you when I look at the knife we bought from Walter."

Olivia walked over to Suzuka, leaned in, and kissed her gently on the lips. Suzuka was surprised at first, but then she kissed her back, feeling a mix of emotions.

Olivia broke the kiss and whispered, "I will never forget you, Suzu. With or without the knife."

Suzuka blushed and replied, "I won't forget you either, Olivia."

As Olivia walked out of the room and closed the door, Suzuka was left alone with her thoughts. Suddenly, an idea struck her. 

"Oh stupid me! I should have asked to tag along or even better, what if I join Thomas' group? I could be with Olivia and go on quests together. That way I can enjoy our time together. Why I didn't think of this sooner?"

 Excited by the prospect, she immediately got up and rushed out of the room to find Olivia. But to her dismay, she was nowhere in sight. She was too late and she did not know where to start looking for them. With a short thought, she decided to go back to her room. 

After Suzuka came back to her room, she immediately went to her bag and started to rummage through her belongings. Her fingers quickly found the small pouch that contained her hard-earned coins. She opened it and poured the contents onto her bed, counting the coins one by one.

As she counted, her face grew more and more concerned. She had spent more than she had intended on the night out with Olivia, and now her funds were running low. 

Suzuka sat on the edge of her bed, feeling a growing sense of panic as she counted the silver coins left in her pouch. Her heart sank as she realized she only had 54 left out of the almost 2 gold coins she had before. "Where did I spend all of that money?" she muttered to herself, feeling a tinge of frustration and confusion.

She ransacked through her bag, hoping to find some clue or recollection of how she could have spent so much in such a short amount of time. But as she dug through her belongings, her memory began to fail her. The last night seemed like a blur, and she struggled to piece together the events that led to her current state.

Suzuka knew she had gone out drinking with Olivia, but that couldn't have accounted for all of her missing coins. Had she made some ill-advised purchases? Did she get robbed? She tried to recall any instances of carelessness or absentmindedness that might have led to her losing track of her money, but nothing concrete came to mind.

She remembered buying drinks with Olivia at the cafe and then going to Walter's shop, but she couldn't recall spending that much. Suzuka felt a sense of panic rising in her chest as she realized that she might have lost almost all her coins during her night out with Olivia.

 She was just about to rush out the door to retrace her steps when her eyes landed on the schedule hanging on her wall. Her heart sank as she saw that she had a magic rune letter class scheduled for that day, also the results of their practice exam would be announced in a special ceremony.

As she quickly got dressed and grabbed her bag, she couldn't help but feel frustrated. Why did everything always seem to go wrong for her? She knew the class wasn't that important, but she couldn't afford to miss the special ceremony. She decided to go to the university first and then search for her lost coins later.

With a heavy heart, Suzuka left her room and made her way to the university. As she walked, she couldn't help but think about Olivia and their amazing date last night. She wondered where she was now and if they would ever see each other again. But for now, she had to focus on her studies and hope that she could find her missing coins later.

Suzuka arrived at the university and strolled through the university grounds, taking in the beauty of the lush garden. The vibrant colors of the flowers and the sweet aroma of blooming plants filled the air. She could see that most of the students had already made their way to the ceremony hall, leaving the garden empty and peaceful.

As she made her way toward the hall, she suddenly heard a faint voice coming from behind the storage room at the far end of the garden. Curious, she turned her head and listened carefully, but she couldn't quite make out the words.

Without hesitation, Suzuka walked towards the storage room, following the sound of the voice. As she got closer, she could hear the voice more clearly, and it sounded like someone was in distress. She looked over the corner and saw Silvia being pushed around by Sterling and his lackeys.

Suzuka quickly hid behind the corner of the building and watched as Sterling lashed out at Silvia, blaming her for his humiliation in front of the class during the Swamper attack. Suzuka felt a twinge of anger as she remembered how Sterling had acted during that incident, putting others in danger with his stupidity.

Suzuka quietly observed from the corner of the building as Sterling and his lackeys tormented Silvia. The young girl had her face buried in her hands as she tried to fend off the attacks. Suzuka felt a wave of disgust and anger wash over her at the sight. She had never been fond of Sterling, and this behavior only reinforced her opinion of him.

 Despite the commotion, Suzuka did not intervene. Instead, she turned around and walked away, thinking to herself, "Serves you right for saving a scum like Sterling."

The ceremony for announcing the results of the exam was about to start. Suzuka rushed toward the hall, and as she entered, she could feel the anticipation in the air. The hall was filled with students and professors, all eagerly waiting for the announcement.

Suzuka found a seat and waited for the ceremony to begin. She looked around the hall, watching as more and more students filed in, taking their seats. Finally, the professors gathered on the stage, and the ceremony began.

The ceremony was a formal affair, with the professors giving speeches and congratulating the students on their hard work. Suzuka listened attentively, her heart beating faster with each passing moment. She had worked hard for this exam, and she was hoping for good news.

Finally, the moment arrived. The professors began to call out the names of the students who had passed the exam. Suzuka leaned forward in her seat, waiting to hear her name.

As the tense atmosphere filled the room, all eyes were glued to the professors as they announced the results. One by one, the names were called out, and the points were revealed. The room erupted into cheers as each student heard their name and score, some jumping up from their seats in excitement, while others slumped in disappointment.

As each professor took turns announcing the names of the students who did well, Suzuka's heart began to race. Finally, it was her turn.

"All right, next up is Helen," professor Silva said, looking down at her clipboard. "Unfortunately, Helen has received the lowest score in the class. But you should be grateful even for that despite your actions."

Suzuka's heart sank. She couldn't believe that she had placed last out of 65 students. She felt a wave of disappointment wash over her. Even after all she did, this is how they treated her. The only thought that was comforting her right now was not hearing Sterling's name mentioned. She knew that after what he did during the exam, there is no way he would be placed in the first place. Suzuka was a bit hurt knowing that even Silvia, the girl Sterling is abusing as he pleases, placed 34, higher than her.