BXBX NOVEL Chapter 100 They Choose Their Path, He Creates His Path (5)
The rumour of the freshman who had been guided personally by the Council's Vice President to the dormitory was spreading through the whole dormitory. Everyone who had seen him confirmed the rumour was true. Therefore, everyone was curious.
They wanted to see the face of this person. Sadly, they couldn't. Apparently, this person was solitary. He didn't like socializing that much. Even though they knew where his room was, he didn't get out of it ever since entering.
"Hmm... I believe this person is the one who we think it is."
"Yes, judging by his attitude, it must be him."
Two people were conversing among themselves in front of the door of the rumoured person. One of them was a long black haired young man with a beautiful face, and one of them was a blond haired young man with a handsome face.
The former stood at 178 cm, while the latter stood at 181 cm. These two were the people who knew of the rumoured person. They were Clovis Woster, and Wei Xiu Li.
"Should we knock his door?"
"I don't know, Senior. You are the older one here, you should be the one who makes decision."
Clovis turned his head at Xiu Li, who had just given him a witty answer. Xiu Li was giving him an innocent face, and it was hard for him to rebuke Xiu Li. Sighing to himself, Clovis decided to knock Basil's door.
Knock. Knock.
Clovis and Xiu Li waited for a few minutes. They sighed, when there was no response from the one inside.
"I think it's time to—"
Click.
Clovis turned his head to the door. It was opening slowly. Xiu Li was also the same, as he planted his eyes on the door, or to be exact, to the person behind the door.
When the door was fully opened, a young man that towered over the two people could be seen.
His brown hair was swept to the back, leaving a few strands of his hair covering his forehead. He had an equally handsome and beautiful face, and a gaze that don't belong to someone his age.
This was the rumoured person, someone who Clovis and Xiu Li knew quite well. It was Basil Pacifer.
"Brother Basil. It's really you!"
"As expected, it's you."
Basil looked at the two people in front of his door. He had been training himself, when he had heard the knock on his door. As he had been training body, he needed some time to finish his regime.
"Were you training?" Clovis asked.
"Yes."
"Even at this time?"
"Yes."
"How long do you spend your day training, Brother?" Xiu Li asked.
"Yes."
"..."
"..."
Clovis and Xiu Li looked at each other, before smiling wryly.
"Come in. All eyes are on us."
At Basil's word, Clovis and Xiu Li Turner around to look at what was going on. Surely enough, there were already crowd looking at Basil curiously. Wordlessly, both of them entered Basil's room.
Upon entering, they could see an organized and big room. The bed was big enough for two people to sleep in, and it looked comfortable. Judging by the room setting only, the room was on par with the room belonged to a wealthy merchant.
Such a room was unthinkable of a dormitory room.
"Woah... It's half times as big as mine. As expected of the room belonged to the first place." Xiu Li admired Basil's room.
"Xiu Li is right. This room is as big as an unranked third year's room, and that is saying something."
Basil paid no attention to the two people. He merely took out his own teamaking set, laid it on the table, then brew the tea. His visitors' attention quickly turned to Basil, when they smelled the fragrant tea.
Instantly, they were amazed by Basil's skills on teamaking. His movement, and the way he ground the tea leaves left them speechless. They were feeling like they were looking at the master of tea brewing.
"Wow... Brother Basil, you are extremely good at it!"
"The more I see what you can do, the more I am amazed."
Without looking at them, Basil replied, "Let's chat over some tea."
At Basil's order like suggestion, his visitors quickly sat themselves on the chair, before eagerly sipping the tea.
Slurp.
"Th-this is... This is...!"
"Ahhh... Heavenly!"
Basil looked at the two dramatic people silently. He knew his teamaking skill was godly. However, he didn't expect these two would react that way. After all, he had merely used a considerably average quality tea leaves.
Surely, Basil also didn't forget to enjoy his personally made tea.
"Kuhum!" Clovis realized what he had done late. "I am sorry. That was unsightly of me." He looked to the side, only to find Xiu Li already regained his composure.
"Your tea is awesome, Brother! It reminds of my country."
While Clovis was puzzled by Xiu Li's word, Basil smiled faintly. "I learned how to make tea from my friend who is from the country of Hua."
"Really? That is awesome! No wonder it tastes very familiar."
"Indeed. I have made some changes. Therefore, the taste is not exactly the same."
"It's even better this way, Brother."
Clovis looked at the two conversing tea enthusiast. He felt left out. Surely, he had a way to gather the two's attention.
"Kuhum!" Basil and Xiu Li turned their attention to him. "We are here to welcome you, Basil." He took a sip of his tea, before continuing, "And also to ask you to spill the tea."
"Huh? What are you saying, Senior? Why do you want to spill this heavenly tea?!" Xiu Li asked in bewilderment.
"..."
"..."
Surely, the two people didn't know how to react. Due to how good Xiu Li was at speaking Exon, they had momentarily forgot he was someone from the county of Hua, and thus was still learning their culture.
After some brief explanation, Xiu Li's eyes lit up in understanding. "Oh, so that's it! I am sorry for taking it literally." Xiu Li bowed his head at Clovis.
"Nah, don't worry." Clovis merely waved his hand. "The important thing is... Basil, how is your progress with Iliana?"
Xiu Li didn't know what Clovis was talking about, but he listened anyway.
Basil quirked an eyebrow at the two curious people. He was secretly amused by the two's reason of visiting. Although it must have been mainly because of Clovis, he considered Xiu Li riding the same boat as Clovis.
"We are going to have a date tomorrow." Basil answered nonchalantly. He decided to play with them.
Basil's two visitors were shocked to their core. Especially Clovis, who had known Iliana for two years. He couldn't believe it. THAT Iliana was willing to have a date! He felt the need to deliver this news ASAP.
Quickly bringing Xiu Li with him, Clovis left Basil's room in hurry.
Needless to say, Basil didn't expect another shocking rumour about him was spreading through the whole dormitory in the next morning.
...
Like he had promised to Iliana, Basil was already in the Training Field by 9.
Basil was always on time. He was never in time. If someone made an appointment with him at 9, he would come at 9. Not less, not more.
Therefore, he was surprised when he found Iliana was already there when he arrived at the field exactly at 9. How could he not? Iliana had been the one who had taught him to be on time.
"Tsk. You are late, Sil."
"I come perfectly on time."
"It's a common courtesy to come 15 minutes earlier than the appointed time."
"Say that to anyone else."
At Basil's nonchalant answer, Iliana glared at him. She tapped her foot on the ground, before sighing to herself.
"Was it you?"
"What was me?"
"The rumour."
"I have many rumours surrounding me already."
"The one where you are going out with me."
Basil looked at Iliana closely. Due to their height difference, it looked like a staredown though.
"Do you mind if it was me?" He retracted his head.
Iliana hummed to herself. "Hmm... That's very bold of you." But then, she smirked, and said, "I am fine with that though."
Basil shook his head faintly with a small smile. "Sadly, it wasn't me. It must have been Clovis' work."
"Hoh? So, it was that prick." Iliana smiled coldly. "I will end that prick's life for sure."
'A silent moment for the late Clovis.' Vagus said, while making a praying gesture.
Basil inwardly shook his head. Clovis wasn't even dead yet. They needed to do it only after his death. Doing it now would be a waste of effort.
Surely, all of them had never entertained the thought of how wrong it would be killing Clovis.
"Ah, I think you will still bear the consequence though."
"Are you referring to your rabid admirers?"
"Well, I won't say admirers. They are just plainly delusional."
Basil smiled in amusement at Iliana's blunt opinion. He was about to ask what was Iliana's purpose for calling him here, when a voice suddenly interrupted them.
"Basil Pacifer!"
Someone entered the Training Field. It was a young man in his early twenties with green hair, and a fairly attractive face. Judging by his gait, one could instantly deduce he was a Noble.
"Well, that's your first disturbance." Iliana said to Basil. "Good luck!" She cheered on him.
"Basil Pacifer, I challenge you to a Battle right here, right now!" The newly entered person exclaimed at Basil.
"What is the bet?"
"If you win, I will admit your relationship with Miss Iliana." At this, Iliana's face contorted. She didn't need the idiot's admittance to go out with Basil! "If you lose however, you will have to stay away from Miss Iliana!"
Basil frowned. Such a condition was counterproductive. Therefore, he couldn't help but suggesting something.
"How about giving me your monthly allowance, if I win."
"Deal!"
Basil smirked faintly at the quickly agreeing idiot. Although he had more money than the idiot, he would never refuse more money.
"I swear upon this Rune to follow what was uttered!" The person who challenged Basil exclaimed. The ground below him shone briefly in red, before settling down.
As the whole area of Randalvine Magic Institute was covered with all kinds of Rune, everywhere was a Battlefield. One only needed to utter the activation word, and the Battle could be proceed.
Basil also muttered the activation word, and the ground below him shone briefly in red. Looking at his opponent in ridicule, he took Kusanagi out of of his Spatial Bracelet.
Then, he charged forward.