With the Emperor's permission, Nevier obtained authorization to create an extremely dangerous type of curse, something that should never be permitted under any circumstances. Of course, this became a secret and was not publicized.
Additionally, it was difficult for Nevier to create that deadly curse alone. So eventually, many important figures came at the Emperor's request.
Meanwhile, Geoffrey had nothing he could do, so the Emperor asked him to return to the Academy and wait for the results.
Of course Geoffrey didn't refuse. He had already spent his time at the Empire full of anxiety. There was nothing wrong with deciding to rest his body for a while.
Besides, Geoffrey also needed to see how the plot's development progressed. He needed to ensure whether there were changes or if everything was still running according to the novel.
'I hope there are no significant changes.'
Geoffrey sighed softly.
He walked along the Academy pathway full of flower beds on both left and right. Though only a week, it felt like he had been away from the Academy for a very long time.
When Geoffrey passed a group of students who were having fun, he could feel their piercing stares, followed by excessive murmurs.
"Wow, he really came back?"
"I thought he was too ashamed to appear at the Academy again."
"Right. He reaped what he sowed, who would've thought he'd be beaten embarrassingly by the student he once oppressed? If it were me, I'd be so ashamed."
"Besides, what's with that white bandage wrapping his right arm? Is he trying to look cool or what?"
Geoffrey of course didn't care about anything they whispered. He kept walking, raising his hand and blocking the scorching sunlight.
"...So bright." He muttered while continuing to walk.
Due to some adjustments, Geoffrey only arrived at the Academy this afternoon. That meant it was currently break time.
'I'm grateful I don't have to study immediately upon arrival.'
Geoffrey could feel his back aching slightly from sitting so long in the horse carriage.
While snorting softly, Geoffrey left the Academy courtyard area and headed toward the area he missed most while at the Empire.
"The food there was good, but during the two months I've moved to this world... Academy food has already become home cooking for me."
Geoffrey spoke casually. For the first time, he could finally truly feel calm, forgetting every problem that occurred at the Empire.
That was really tense for him, so he would relax as much as possible before Nevier's artificial curse was completed.
Of course, that would definitely be somewhat difficult because no matter how much Geoffrey tried to forget it, all those problems would definitely keep appearing in his mind and terrorizing him.
'If my memory is correct, then three weeks after my defeat against Cedric, that means they've already completed the group exploration scenario, and now are approaching the demon invasion part.'
Geoffrey tried to remember. He entered the Academy cafeteria, ordered food and pondered at his table.
'That won't be a problem. Although there will be a high-ranking demon appearing, the Academy Headmaster can compete with him. Meanwhile, the rest will become part for Cedric and his companions.'
Of course all of that wouldn't be a problem as long as the storyline was still according to the original. Let's just say Geoffrey was thinking too much, but he really felt somewhat disturbed by every step he had taken at the Empire.
Could every step he took at the Empire affect the storyline at this current time?
'I hope not. Not for now, please I want to have fun for just a bit!' Geoffrey could only pray full of drama.
Not long after that, he finally received the dishes he had been waiting for. Everything was quality dishes offered by the Academy.
There were many grilled meats from different animals, as well as fried foods and luxurious soup. The aroma was too extraordinary so that Geoffrey couldn't help swallowing his saliva.
If only he had a large stomach, he would definitely order all types of dishes available. Unfortunately, he had limitations so he only ordered some grilled meat and fried foods.
Just as Geoffrey was about to enjoy his food, he stopped when he heard someone's voice beside him.
"Oh."
"....?"
Geoffrey glanced at that figure, then fell silent.
Gleaming silver hair, sharp golden pupils, upright and extraordinary posture.
Geoffrey didn't know, he even wondered. Why of all times, all places, everything in this world, he instead immediately met Cedric Duclair?
Geoffrey even doubted classifying his current situation as unlucky, because wasn't he instead like getting a jackpot here?
The possibility of him meeting Cedric was very small, but he really met that protagonist here.
As clarification, there were four cafeterias at this Academy and each cafeteria could accommodate thousands of students at once.
"...Cedric? What's up?"
"Oh... This..."
At that moment, Geoffrey saw someone come approaching Cedric. A girl's figure who had long obsidian hair with somewhat dark pupils. Her figure was slender and seemed so fragile, on one side she was also so captivating that she attracted so much attention around her.
Avery De Valmont.
Geoffrey recognized her.
She was the Emperor's second daughter, as well as Virelle De Valmont's biological younger sister.
When Geoffrey's gaze met Avery's, the girl quickly furrowed her brow and stared at him glaring.
"Is he looking for trouble again?"
Of course. Cedric, from the beginning he entered the Academy, he was indeed a protagonist who seemed to have a magnet field that attracted companions or enemies.
His first friend was even Avery, a meeting that was actually somewhat unexpected. From there, the original Geoffrey who had feelings for Avery of course wouldn't be happy with Cedric's existence.
At least, that's how the initial conflict began.
Avery who was always with Cedric got to know how Geoffrey always acted and oppressed Cedric cruelly.
So her reaction now wasn't surprising.
"Oh no, we just met by coincidence." Cedric immediately straightened the misunderstanding when seeing Avery's expression become cold.
Hearing that, Avery glanced at Geoffrey coldly through the corner of her eye, "...Trash." She said, then immediately pulled Cedric to move away.
Geoffrey who only stayed silent, unmoving, could only smile without emotion because of his fate that seemed full of surprises.