NOVEL NEXT Chapter 313: Chapter 308: Since You're Already Here, Come On In.
Hearing Fu Lin's compliment, Mei smiled faintly. Kiana, who was about to get up and fetch water, froze in place and sat back down, continuing to eat in big bites.
Maybe this is what they call "thirst quenched by gazing at Mei."
Fu Shi crossed her arms and said sarcastically, "What's there to be jealous of? You and Ki… her seem pretty happy too~"
Pfft! Cough cough, I'm not!
Fu Lin, who was drinking porridge, choked the moment he heard Fu Shi's sarcastic remark. His face flushed red, and after coughing up a few grains of rice, he hurried to defend himself.
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When Fu Lin walked into the classroom, the lunch break had just ended. Sunlight streamed through the windows, casting mottled shadows on the floor.
The Valkyries trickled into the classroom from outside, and when they saw Fu Lin standing at the doorway, their eyes were filled with admiration as they greeted him warmly.
"Good afternoon, Sister Fu Hua~"
One Valkyrie spoke first, her voice brimming with excitement and anticipation, as if she were meeting her idol.
"Good afternoon."
Fu Lin waved to each of the Valkyries in turn, responding with a smile. He didn't mind what they called him. His voice was gentle and kind, like a spring breeze, his eyes full of care and friendliness.
"Class Monitor is still so handsome today~"
Another Valkyrie stepped forward and grabbed Fu Lin's hand. Her voice was full of affection and admiration, as if Fu Lin were the perfect idol in her heart.
"Thank you, you're very beautiful too."
Fu Lin pulled his hand back and replied with a smile, his voice sincere—after all, any Valkyrie must be good-looking.
Although these greetings weren't meant for him but for Fu Hua, he had to admit, being stared at with such admiration by the Valkyries felt absolutely amazing!
"..."
"Class Monitor…"
The Valkyries chatted away with warmth and adoration in their voices. They surrounded Fu Lin as though he were their center and leader.
Fu Lin smiled in response to their greetings, his eyes full of delight. Even though he wasn't their actual class president, he was going to be their respected history teacher in the future~
"All right, everyone go back to your seats, it's time for class."
Fu Lin stepped back and waved his hand, his voice filled with seriousness, reminding the Valkyries that it was class time.
"Yes, Class Monitor!"
The Valkyries' expressions turned serious, and they quickly returned to their seats, ready to learn.
Seeing them all seated, Fu Lin felt gratified and satisfied, and the nervousness of teaching his first class eased a little.
These Valkyries were the future and hope of St. Freya Academy. They would become the pillars defending this world…
"Ah! I'm going to be late!"
With a sudden shout, Kiana's voice came from outside, and everyone turned to look at her as she burst through the door.
Her beautiful face was filled with panic, and her big blue eyes showed despair and helplessness, as if the end of the world was coming.
Fu Lin instinctively looked toward the door, and Kiana's familiar face appeared in front of him. Their eyes met, and her gaze was full of helplessness and desperation, as if asking him for help.
"Kiana?"
Fu Lin felt a wave of confusion. Although he wanted to help Kiana and calm her down, unfortunately, he couldn't—because...
Kiana looked up and saw Fu Lin's handsome face. Warmth surged in her heart. She believed Fu Lin wouldn't say much.
Before Fu Lin could speak, Kiana nodded, her eyes filled with trust and gratitude. She bowed and said, "Sorry, I accidentally overslept!"
After speaking, Kiana lifted her head and sneaked a glance at Fu Lin to see if he was angry.
Fu Lin raised an eyebrow and slowly walked toward Kiana, a strange light flickering in his eyes. He gently patted Kiana's shoulder.
Then, he flipped through the student list in his hand and didn't find Kiana's name. He said, "Kiana, it seems you're not in this class, are you?"
"Huh? I'm not?"
Kiana was stunned. She blinked, trying to understand what Fu Lin meant, but her brain hadn't fully woken up from her nap and couldn't process his words.
She could only stare blankly at Fu Lin. Then she remembered something and turned to look at her seat, only to find it was already taken by an unfamiliar Valkyrie.
After a quick scan, she didn't see Mei or Bronya either. So Kiana scratched her cheek and gave Fu Lin an apologetic smile.
"Hahaha… maybe I remembered wrong. If I'm not supposed to be here, I'll go. Bye!"
"Wait."
Fu Lin smiled and stopped Kiana, who was trying to leave. Her eyes were full of confusion, as if asking why he wasn't letting her go.
Fu Lin curled his lips and gently patted her head, saying, "Since you're already here, come on in."
"Thank you, but I'll pass."
Kiana quickly waved her hands. She clearly didn't expect Fu Lin to show such 'concern,' and she felt terribly unlucky to have such a 'good' friend.
"You're welcome, Kiana. You're my friend, of course I'll care about you. Come on in."
Fu Lin smiled warmly, his voice full of sincerity and friendliness. But to Kiana, he looked like a devil, slowly dragging her into a hell called knowledge.
"Noooo!"
Kiana's voice was filled with despair and sorrow.