The Transmigrated Author
Chapter 117 - 117: A Solution

[Pinnacle Academy, Cafeteria: Allen's Cafe]

[10:12 AM]

Well, I couldn't get enough of how annoying Silvene was as a character and as a teacher.

Her eyes were practically glued on me for half the lesson and I'm not interested in what she wants from me.

Like what could I do? I handed in my work ahead of time and she still got mad?

haah...

If only I hadn't written her as that cocky teacher trope, then this wouldn't have been a problem at all.

Hopefully, I'll try and hide from her in the next coming classes, cause all I wanted to do was nap to prepare for today's schedule...

First on my list of things to do was to meet up with Jae and Alice.

I planned on fixing things up with Jae's missing bow and helping the two 'study' ' but I'm not convinced why they would ask for my help.

Ever since I broke her bow during the semi-final, I knew there was no way for me to fix it, so I came up with a different idea instead.

I went out to modify the bow I initially used during the D-League Tournament.

Though changing my approach would have been the more sensible solution, I had to go through with this.

My only hope was that Jae Yoona was willing enough to overlook the blatant change, to pretend I hadn't been responsible for the loss of her weapon.

In my hand, it was the modified version of the Feywoond Moonlight Bow.

[Perceptive Mind has been activated!]

[Item: Feywood Moonlight Bow (Academy Adjusted) [Grade 5] - Condition: Very Good - Enchantments: Enhanced Reload Function II - Special bonus: Upon firing a shot a 5% amplification boosts the elemental attribute used.]

Looking at it now this bow gave me something to remember back at the tournament and I already knew giving this up was a little too much.

Although I wanted to remain on good terms with important characters like Jae Yoona, then sacrifices like this are what it takes to uphold my goals.

...

...

Arriving at Allen's Cafe I patiently waited for the two to arrive.

A few minutes later, Alice and Jae arrived, with laptops in their hand.

Awkwardly, I waved. Jae shot me a look that was half disgust, half resigned sadness.

Not a good start. I had to fix this. Somehow.

As they sat down, I forced out a smile. "Can I get you two anything?"

Jae's voice was deceptively calm. "No."

The way she said 'ask' made me think 'interrogate' might be more accurate.

"Ah, okay…" I tried to sound casual, but my voice cracked.

"We'll get straight to it. Your bow…I went and had it upgraded. As a gift, for letting me use it in the tournament."

A blatant lie, but hopefully she'd buy it.

"here..."

Jae blinked, then turned to Alice as if looking for support.

Her confusion was…encouraging?

I pulled out the Feywood Moonlight Bow, putting on my most innocent expression.

Jae gasped, her eyes widening. A connoisseur like her – this bow was the perfect mix of beauty and power.

Khum...

She looked away, a strange, choked cough escaping her.

"You…did this because I lent you my bow?"

glance...glance...glance...

She couldn't stop stealing glances back at it.

For Jae, aesthetics were almost as important as performance, and this bow delivered both.

"Yes. It's yours now. You can try it out…"

I handed it to her. She took it eagerly like it was a priceless treasure.

Her fingers traced the wood, then she plucked the bowstring. An arrow materialized, glowing with energy.

This was way more powerful than her old bow.

"I'll take it."

"It was yours all along."

A wave of relief washed over me. Thank goodness that worked.

"Also, you won't need to help us study this week. Exams got pushed back, so we've got some free time."

"Okay... sure..."

"One more thing," Jae said hesitantly. "Are you joining any other clubs today?"

Was she asking me a question unrelated to the topic?

How weird... but if she was referring to the second registrations for clubs... then yes that was on my to-do list today.

Since I wanted to use my free time to spend my usual boring days.

"Yeah, If that was it then I'll be taking my leave."

"Oh okay." She dropped her gaze.

***

[Valencia's POV]

[Asan Medical Center: Room: 346#]

"Ugh, my head…" My eyes fluttered open, battling the fog of sleep.

I realised I was in a hospital room, body aching.

Slowly, I started recalling what happened back at the arena.

The reporter, the trap, the feeling of certain death…and then, a saviour.

Black hair, the fading beat of their heart against my cheek...

My fingers traced the spot, a strange warmth spreading through me.

Who was that... touching my cheek I remembered their beating heart and I was thinking, it had to be someone in Pinnacle right?

But there were too many people with black hair, It might have been Jan.

Although that had to be impossible.

He wouldn't have followed me through the tunnel after I had told him to meet us at the food courts.

My mind drifted to another figure, it was an uneasy feeling in my stomach, and was a ridiculous thought... no, it couldn't be him again, could it?

That conversation with Jan earlier... he told me that he couldn't stay out long…he must have left.

He had to have. Because if it was him… why? Why go to such lengths for me?

haah...

A sigh escaped me I knew I shouldn't jump to conclusions, but with Jan pushing that stupid assumption I couldn't help but think of it as anything else.

Then a gasp cut through my thoughts as a voice broke the silence.

"You're awake, Ms. Freya."

I blinked against the fuzzy light. This wasn't a Miracle's Guild doctor. "Who…who are you?"

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Authors Notes:

- Whenever Rel activates an ability his eyes tend to glow a brighter color of blue.

- Valencia was out longer due to an unknown illness.

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