Isabella embraced her sister, and for a moment, the two shared a sisterly bond that transcended the magical world around them.
"Yeah, today is the day Academy will re-open. So I have to go back, sister." Isabella said with said expression on her face.
Well, I can't blame her for having a sad expression after all her older sister just woke up from a coma after five years and she has to go back academy.
I'm sure that she wants to spend some time with her but sadly she can't do that.
Isabella's expression carried a mix of determination and sadness as she spoke to her sister, Alice. The bond between them was evident, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of understanding of the complexities of their situation.
Alice, though, wore a reassuring smile. "I understand, Isabella. Duty calls, and you have responsibilities at the academy. Take care of yourself, and we'll have more time together in the future."
Isabella nodded, her eyes reflecting gratitude and affection. "Thank you, sister. I'll make sure to visit whenever I can."
Alice nodded her head and turned her gaze to me, and she offered a welcoming smile. "Once again thank you for the help, Lucas. It was thanks to you that I woke up from my coma."
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With a genuine smile, Alice replied, "Your kindness won't be forgotten, Lucas. Now, go and embrace the opportunities that Nova Academy offers. It's a place of growth and discovery."
I just nodded my head with a smile on my face, and soon after a few words Isabella stepped into the teleportation portal and was about to head inside when something happened.
"Lucas, you have been ignoring my calls and messages. It seems like you have grown some guts, huh?"
I froze the moment I heard that voice, it was a very familiar voice and I knew how is the owner of the voice.
I turned my head in the air, there I found a man no less than in his late twenties floating on air. The man has a medium-length silver that shines blithely on the sun, and the man is very handsome, if counted how many handsome men in the world are he probably would take the first spot. The man's light blue eyes glowed as he looked down at Lucas from above.
"Y-Yato, sorry, I mean M-Master," I muttered in shock as I saw my master here.
'Why is it here? He should be at the academy. And what does it mean to ignore his calls and messages.' thousands of questions flow in my mind but at the moment none of that matters.
Master Yato, with his charismatic presence, descended gracefully from the air and landed in front of me, a wry smile playing on his lips. "Lucas, my boy, it seems you've been avoiding your master. I hope you have a good reason for that."
I stammered, trying to find the right words. "Master, it's not that I was avoiding you. It's just... things got a bit hectic, and I lost track of time."
Yato raised an eyebrow, clearly not buying my excuse. "Hectic? In this world, time management is crucial, Lucas. You should know better."
Feeling a bit sheepish, I nodded. "I understand, Master. I'll make sure to be more attentive."
Yato's expression softened, and he patted my shoulder. "Good. Now, let's not dwell on that anymore."
I sighed leaving my mouth as Yato did not do anything.
"L-Lucas... I-Is he is that...Y-Yato." Hearing Isabella's streamed voice I broke out my thought. Turning my head towards I found her frozen on the spot as she stairs at Yato.
"What do you mean that Yato? He is..." I didn't complete my word the words died on my lips. Because, when I turned to Isabella, I saw something that he had never seen before.
Looking at the Yato who just descended from the sky, Isabella took a step back and froze. Her face was pale, and her eyes were wide and glassy.
She seemed to be consumed by absolute, utter horror…
That same goes for Alice too, she also frozen on the spot and just stared at Yato.
I had never seen Isabella show fear before, not to mention being truly horrified.
Even when she was about to be killed by Samuel she didn't fear or flinch when faced him.
But seeing Yato she is frozen as ice...
'What is going on here?'
She flinched and tore her eyes away from Yato. After a few seconds, Isabella cautiously leaned forward toward me and whispered:
"Lucas… what is Yato doing here?"
A frown appeared on my face.
I took a deep breath, preparing to explain Yato's presence to Isabella, but before I could utter a word, both Isabella and Alice began speaking in almost reverent tones.
"Yato, the strongest," Alice began, her eyes reflecting admiration. "He's a legendary figure, known for his unparalleled mastery of mana despite being he is not a mage. The stories of his feats are awe-inspiring."
Isabella nodded fervently. "He's a living legend, Lucas. Everyone knows all the techniques out there in the world. He even killed a dragon before too.
I blinked, utterly unaware of Yato's reputation beyond being my master. "Uh, I mean, he's the strongest as everyone says and he is very famous, but I didn't know he was that renowned."
Alice chuckled, "Well, Lucas, you're in the presence of someone truly extraordinary. Yato's impact on the Etheria goes beyond what one might imagine."
Isabella added, "Many aspire to follow in his footsteps but all of them have failed. It's an honour to even catch a glimpse of him."
Now thoroughly bewildered, I glanced at Yato, who seemed to be enjoying the praise. "Master, you never mentioned you were this famous."
He chuckled. "I prefer to keep a low profile, Lucas. But it seems my reputation precedes me."
Isabella and Alice exchanged glances, their eyes filled with a mixture of awe and respect. "If Master Yato is your mentor, Lucas, you're on a path to greatness," Isabella said with a sincere smile.
Alice nodded in agreement. "Learn all you can from him. It's a rare opportunity."
'Wait. Are you telling me…'
Was she so out of it because of seeing Yato here?
I remained silent for a while.
And then exploded into laughter.
"Gods… oh gods! Isabella is a fangirl! What the heck, that's too funny…"
That was just too hilarious!