Dark Avenger.

Chapter 24: Planning.

After Practicing with our Partner, Everyone go back to the class. It's now Break time. All of us have to walk for around 10 Minutes to go to the Cafeteria in our Dormitory. And after we arrived there. We all split up with each other.

Everyone attention shifted from food to Rushia. While everyone is still mesmerized by Rushia, I sneak to the front, Pay my food and go back out. I find the emptiest seat and then started eating.

Oh yeah, About Rushia. Everyone give way to her and let her order first. Of course, She take that treatment despite not really liking that special treatment that they gave her.

I was having a Conversation with Diablo and Verna.

Diablo, Verna. Can you guys go out to the Wilderness again and search for more Dungeon? I don't care if it's Low ranked or Advance Rank. I just need you guys to find something. Can you do that?

"Yes Master. We can do that. Shall we find around this area?"

Diablo asked. 

Of course, Don't venture out too far. Around Ignitious is fine. If you didn't find anything, Maybe we should take Advantage of the Mountain Range of Hell.

I suggested. Diablo and Verna understand my Plan is. My Plan is to gather more soul to summon more comrades. I need at least 7000 More Souls to Summon the other 7 Demon. I want the Best Allies possible.

I've decided... I want to Protect Rushia. I know that it's weird for me to do that to her. But, I have a gut feeling that, Something is bound to happen sooner or later. Something that is out of her power.

I think even with her Valkyrie help, She couldn't defeat it. I don't know what it is. But I have this weird feeling.

And I need to trust Gut Feeling because, Gut feeling is the correct feeling. I keep staring at Rushia who's eating all alone like me. Both of us doesn't like it when Attention is on us. I've managed to avoid that. But Rushia is not fortunate enough to avoid all contact.

Don't worry Rushia.... I swore to protect you from the Shadow. That's what Dark Knight job is. Making sure the Holy Knight is safe and sound from the Dark.

I finished my Food. I usually would wait for Rushia to finish. But, I have something urgent to do. I left my seat and go back to the Class room.

In there, I meet with Principal Evan.

"Oh. Trevor boy. Finally you come back. Where's Rushia?"

"Ah. Rushia is still Eating sir."

Principal Evan smiled toward me and pat my shoulder.

"You've done great. It seems like Rushia slowly but surely, getting comfortable with you. Don't rush things."

"I know sir. Anyway, Let's not talk about Rushia right now, I want to know sir... When will we can pick our Soul Armament?"

I asked. Principal Evan look at me with wide eyes.

"Trevor boy... When did you hear about Soul Armament?"

"Hm? Sir... Do you think I didn't prepare knowledge when coming to this Academy? Of course I know about Soul Armament. I know that there's 2 type of Soul Armament. The Modern Armament and Ancient Armament."

"Alright. I guess you're qualified enough to grab Soul Armament already. Well, We do have a lot of Soul Armament. But what I believe is best for you Trevor. Is the Ancient Armament. Different from Rushia who will wield the Modern Armament. You're capable of Wielding the Ancient Type."

Principal Evan explained. Basically, The difference between Modern Armament and Ancient Armament is that, Ancient Armament need a big Compatibility between the Soul of the User and the Soul of the Armament. There's less than a hundred of Ancient Soul Armament.

But from my Understanding. There's a lot of Ancient Soul Armament out there yet to be found. For example, Diablo Weapon and Verna Weapon is Ancient Soul Armament because, It's made from their Soul.

While Modern Armament is something that made from the Ancient Model. It's more Stabilize and Safe to use rather than Ancient Armament.

I believe that, Rushia Original Ancient Armament is stolen from the Academy. And they're still searching for it.

"Sir, I don't think you should Give Rushia the Modern Armament. Let's search for the Ancient Armament and give her that."

I suggested. Principal Evan sighed and shake his head.

"That's what the plan is Trevor... But we're pessimistic about finding it. The Imperial Knight Order have been searching but there's no result."

Principal Explained... I see... So it take a lot of effort huh... s**t. I don't know why I have this certain tie with Rushia. I need to stop worrying about her for now. I need to worry about my own stuff.

"Well then. I'm willing to lend Diablo and Verna to search her Soul Armament."

I said. What the hell are you doing Trevor?! Stop caring too much about Rushia for now! We need to worry about ourselves!

Shut up Trevor. You do realize right? After all. We're Trevor Adrian. We share the same feeling.

I know! But, That doesn't mean we should do that!

SHUT UP!!!! Damn it! My Own Thought process is split up.... I need to calm myself down.

As I take a couple of deep breath. Principal just smiled awkwardly toward me.

"Well then Trevor. I believe I can show you around in our Ancient Armament Containment Center. You can see which one grab your soul. After that, We can work to find Rushia Ancient Armament. I believe with your help, We can find it. Even though the first time we met, You don't want to help her."

Principal Evan said with teasing tone. Stop it Principal. Stop reminding me about Rushia. My Thought process is going to split up again.

"Yeah sure... Anyway Principal. I'll take my leave now."

"Where are you going? It's almost time!"

"Buying water~"

I said. I leave my Classroom and then, I meet with Rushia on my way to the Cafeteria. Rushia eventually arrived at the Classroom and meet with Principal Evan.

"Oh. There you are."

Principal Evan look at Rushia. Rushia look around. Checking the room a bit.

"What are  you talking with Trevor Dad?"

Rushia asked. Principal Evan replied.

"Nothing Sweetie. Also, Why can't you just call Trevor by his name?"

"It's better for me not to."

"But when you're not with him, You call him by his name right?"

"Of course. I like calling him Lukewarm because, He is Lukewarm. But if I tell you about Lukewarm. You're not going to know who I'm talking about Dad..."

Rushia sat down at her Chairs and Her Dad just laughed.

"I see... Anyway, Trevor and I talk about nothing really. So, Don't worry."

"Okay then."

As usual, Rushia keep her calm and cold attitude. It's not an Act actually. It's her true form. She doesn't like to be the center of attention and she doesn't like to talk too much. She only talk to a handful of people.

And Trevor is still far from that list of handful of people.