Waylayed

After the grueling exercise, they cooled off under a tree beside the field.

It was the atmosphere of solidarity Ryo had never felt before, making him remember his high school days. It was such a contrast to when he was always alone in the corner of the class for being the weakest child.

However, that all no longer mattered when he was surrounded by such warm people.

"Ryo! Why're you smiling by yourself? Yuck, What a creepy," said Cindy when she took a glance at Ryo's smile.

"Well, I'm sorry… just reminiscing about my past a bit. Let's get back, clean ourselves and go home!" said Ryo as he sat up and patted the dust on his shirt.

"I still haven't approved you as the class leader. But I agree with you this time! I'm so hungry!"

Thus, they got back to the class to finish the daily task that was given by Professor Allan to them.

Cindy, who was always so childish, was carried by Flaura on her back. For whatever reason, the two demi-humans looked so cute together.