Chapter 184: Sparks and Shifts

The first session with Rauk had ended. Physical training was over for now, and it was time for the second part of the day—magical instruction with Daemar.

Noel was walking away from the training field, wiping the sweat from his neck when a familiar presence approached.

"Pervert," Charlotte whispered into his ear from behind, just loud enough that only he could hear.

Noel didn't even flinch. "You're still going with that nickname? Can you not call me that on campus?"

"So you're not denying it," she said, flashing a sly grin.

"That's not what I meant…" Noel exhaled.

Charlotte tilted her head innocently. "Well, it's your fault. You attacked me when I was defenseless."

"…What?"

"I remember clearly. You put your hand on me."

"That's because you were about to scream and wake up everyone in the orphanage. Very smart of me, don't you think… Saint?"

"Shhh! No one can hear that," she hissed.