Chapter 56: Gauge Symmetry (1)
JEBNo way. How could this be? Ms. Siena, the symbol of integrity, is?dohV
WWeILsThe shock was great as they trusted her character.DsXLe8
TYLt4Nade tried hard to think positively.rkmood
pHZTYeah, no. This will benefit us. We can save our research group with this. We have an excuse to make a deal6PJufjy
aY4wThen, they heard Sienas voice.7fM
AvalqvNot wearing it today?q8dZL8l
xbtFEI just have this feeling. Raise your lower back a little more.xclhp
mrQaVaLike this?9cj9VO
KlYlYes. And your legs slightly this way. Yes, that’s good.dZZu
nFEHfQvShirone and his friends faces flushed red.yCTc
zwCGr5It was common knowledge that adults expressed their affection This way. But this was an affair.ToHze
VFkmx0TI cant let this be.ddmq
8L139Nade bit his lips, and when he turned back to look at his friends, they nodded their heads as if to agree.EAX
MBlRngCThen Ill begin.cNLkMY
t4CGNAs soon as they heard the males voice, Nade, whose eyes were on fire, turned the doorknob and barged through.i3U
FAXIIMs. Siena! Were so disappointed!Odc9jx
e9rKpBShirone and Yiruki followed behind, with one of each eye shut closed.9qHin
pEI0zuThere was silence.Si3
dK6lcDShirone slowly turned his head and looked, beginning with the corner of the room, and he was surprised to see what he saw.fIwVZA
sHXEh?tdm67ep
iGWHe saw Siena sitting upright on the bed, while a large canvas was standing on the other side.GvOLyL
nUpHuh? HUUUH???3j9z
luqlShirones companions could only open and close their mouths repeatedly.D9Y
yU6OThe same thought crossed their minds.tYdbJ
TdQZhawWere in deep shit now.gonvv
gp2goThey werent the only ones surprised.BpYRHaR
BnbjMWhat? How did you guys?VfJjLoI
nsE9pNothing could be more embarrassing than running into your students while in a personal situation.BrK5W
RbZDont tell me You guys followed me?e717U
sjFrYes? No, thats not Well, what happened was we were just sitting in the park, you know? Then you passed by us real suddenly. So16tkc7
DEQLWtThat means you did tail me!!!7hnN07d
8JF9J7UEEEEK! Im sorry!M2MT
KX6Shirone and his partners in crime closed their eyes tightly.GOR2ZX
yKVAtKnowing Sienas personality, things wouldnt end with just a harsh scolding.3IYoo
rUyHowever, contrary to their expectations, no burning meteors or snow the size of baseballs fell on them.ZEwPt
G62RWhen the three slowly opened their eyes, they saw Siena lost in thought.TY8
wHrHow did they follow me?iF6
MUirShe had kept her guard up to the fullest on her way here.jnoLBC
9pz9K7She had not entered the Spirit Zone, but her ability to perceive was not sloppy enough not to catch a few students shadowing her.3sjAU
7t4mShe was sure that the answers she was looking for would be behind the students.Ac4H1
A55aZ5dWhat are you hiding? Give it here.hUv
nGONNade had a fearful look on his face and violently shook his head.cYcdR60
Bz369LtBut with one murderous look from Siena, Nade quickly held out the cloak he was hiding with an expression as if someone had kicked his puppy.hGN
2WRkRThough, his wit remained until the very end, so he didnt forget to turn the cloak inside-out.9BdfQmD
9GaWh2What is this?JqnUhoJ
U5D0She saw a dirty cloak and wrinkled her face. But soon after, she saw what it truly was.p3hiw
Pyd4QgmThis was because the arm holding the cloak seemed to disappear the moment she turned the cloak right-side out.2uwIHkm
vzpZhWhen she wrapped it around her waist like a skirt, her lower body disappeared.wffRfR
cTf2Invisibility cloak?iTvuJe
cxzOY8QSiena finally realized the whole story and glared at Nade as if she wanted to swallow him whole.QAFZ
9CYNade, is this also one of the items you patented?CrCh
S4LvSxjYes.ILOZh
o51eAnd you really made it yourself?2Fm67HZ
RxprJB-But I didnt put it out on the black market! I have a conscience!tiSMlak
n5ogVHaaah71H
bCMU8The students flinched the moment Siena sighed.8rUm
2H2VrAZHowever, she no longer nagged at them.artf
ourXRnConsidering she was a Grade 6 mage, she blamed her own lack of skill for not catching on.wCJ1mkY
xVbIf you knew you were going to get caught, why did you come inside this room? And what did you mean by disappointed?vkeXdd6
e4BfiShirone said with a slight tremble in his voice.qHI0Bn6
DihGAt first, we tailed you for fun, but when we saw you hugging a man, we followed you in. And the conversation led to what we believed was an affair, so we justV0fwd8i
tVGtWhat? An affair?NEz2a
lm7Sienas face turned red.jnkxa
no3E2UThey had never seen her so flusteredZiej
fqmVEKWhat do you mean affair! Me? An affair?! How could you have such a thought?!fVftkT
yEzmNade snapped back.xs4YU
X2cNF* * *Key
R9Jz* * *htIRat
8bxArJPHow could we not! Each word of that conversation was very suspicious! And who is he, anyway?hxUH
rZvCNade pointed to the man who was still hidden behind the canvas.Y50Si8
apoRjN3The chair the mysterious man sat on made a squeak.O0edEJT
YthUAre you talking about me?rFHond3
1vOpKA voice warm enough to soften a heart was heard.1Wx3F
GeLA moment later, his face was revealed. The three mischievous students froze.RylFf7
BppcKtHe was a handsome man in his late 20s. He had long blond hair that stretched down to his waist.PaZb0
z6yBut what really surprised them was not his looks, it was the worn-out cloth wrapped around his eyes.NjvsBPB
CkTkIFRThis persontluYh
lIwv7He was a blind artist.W7lruzn
UCIgEjAs soon as Shirone realized that, the Mourning Sensation that was being a bother hit him with great intensity.cuu
DUKHeuk!!7XFUH04
u5AOHis hairs were raised to their ends, and his bones felt like they were freezing all over.gHG
N9wzWhen he clasped his hand that was shaking by the wrist, Nade thought Shirone was scared, so he just patted Shirone on the back.DH1
FGF3Dont worry too much. She wont kill us. Ill take the responsibility.GWN
KMkEh? No, thats not itflYF
hOJLEShirone gradually regained a relaxed expression.62b
3oJS4It was an extreme chill that could not be compared to the usual that he experienced, but it also disappeared really quickly.5TVTqV
CXjk6Siena, please stop and forgive them. I dont know the circumstances, but it looks like they are your students.nbd
cRbWhat are you saying? That makes me want to forgive them less. The tailing I can let go, but they broke into someone elses house. Gosh, they only know bad things.wZ4G1
23cfJkrThe man smiled kindly.vFRNgJb
QIXmBut theyre your students. Their teacher was inside, so they mustve thought it would be okay if they got caught.0nyN
Jxy8It was as if he had read Nades mind.EV39C
xC1cThats right. Thats really why we did it. Shirone doesnt lie, so you can ask him. We would never have broken in if it was a strangers house. Its not like were petty thieves.Pwhs
ZLTYlShirone also nodded his head.8ad
JAULYes. Nade really told me that. Thats definitely what he said.OGdkpBX
BwnSSiena held her head with troubled thoughts.PJgL7
7erThey probably werent lying, but she almost found those big, innocent eyes giving her the look despicable.ttz
XDCx0They even used an invisibility cloak to tail me? They are very shrewd indeed8MVqV
f56y8HDespite the situation, the man only smiled.9YKcFWR
Nmga5t2More than anything else, he was happy to meet with Sienas students.OB8G
3K69I am Armin. Siena and I are like brother and sister. I studied at the Olifer Academy.fhnHuSv
FPMNade grasped tightly onto the hand Armin put out.k8G
rlVoDAha, I see. Im sorry for our brainless misunderstanding. And Im also sorry for visiting without any notice.HkdVUDX
KwzpbEJSiena exclaimed.zMs
Qr6What visit?! Its a break-in!b4W
EK6iXeHHehe. Thats why Im apologizing. To be honest, I feel happy that the misunderstanding about you has been resolved.k1U
uUzWLpSiena placed her hands on her hips and snortedWaKK1CY
S9QlYFirst, have a seat and continue your conversation. Ill prepare tea.cHR
NcOytCoArmin caught on quickly and left the room.OhQ
oCpHe surprised Shirones group again when he walked out of the door with a precise gait even though he couldnt see.qJO
yqTHdMs. Siena, who in the world is that? Are you guys really just brother and sister?7Ku
NAHj0ZBrother Armin is an alumnus. He was also the greatest talent in the history of the Olifer Academy. Though as you can see, he is an artist now.CNTrF
uHo9He sounds like an incredible person. Im not sure if I can ask you this, but what happened to his eyes?NNRRy
K9ZnGeSienas face darkened.gal
4jkJNade felt he had asked an unnecessary question.LwBgw5
W1qjIFortunately, however, her expression soon relaxed and she spoke calmly.GOL
WYkYhyqTo save me. That is why he lost his eyes.IT5
gmSbhGlTo save you?p1HDhnO
ielQAt the age of nine, I experienced Overflow. I was studying the theory of energy absorption when one day, I received an enlightenment that cant be put into words.E0xS9
64PWBISiena gave a bitter, tight-lipped smile.Q6Fk
dzlIGThe person to save me was Brother Armin. He used to say to me Dont turn away from your fears. Turning your head away from it wont change anything. Do you know how old he was back then? He was 11 years old, just two years older than me.jKuq
PRCGpEuSaving Siena from Overflow at that young age was an indication of how talented he was.B6uATj
afR4UDid you overcome Overflow with Mr. Armins help?iuSVM
8Tikti8No. I was not that strong of a child. I was a proud little kid who received special treatment just because she was born into the Olifer family. At the time, I didnt like my brother because he always habitually said to face fear head-on. I didnt want to do that. It was scary. I couldnt help but close my eyes. I thought he was pretending to know me even though he didnt. I was really ignorant then.wmYgPlv
aA27FrShirone could not image Siena, a certified Grade 6 mage, crying in fear.3fZy3c
RyhnI used to avoid Brother Armin by going out to the mountains, fields, and river sides. He would always find me, but whenever that happened, I would run away. One day, while continuing with the strange game of tag The incident occurred.56p3v
1gKpGwShe still remembered that day clearly.Fgm
Uhe63HFIt was the rainy season, and it had been pouring for several days nonstop. Even under such weather, I was wandering by the riverside. There wouldnt have been a problem if not for the dam collapsing at that exact moment. An enormous amount of water swept through the lowlands. It was a flood that sank half of the village.7V0
BHVimRSiena started reminiscing.DTF
Ha2o31IThe young Siena, who was swept away by the water current, could not even scream for help.S3VYq7
XIAZhShe struggled for her life. That was what helped her stay alive. But when she came up to the surface, she saw a completely different scene from what she had known before.6Ozca4v
gRKASCYThe pieces of buildings and livestock were being washed away from the upper stream. Jagged trees that were broken were floating downstream.cKXJUKT
29ZKRThis was the first time she ever feared death.YkxCr
RMP0xgHelp me. Someone, please!h1i
0RiM6vPHer body was quickly swept away. Land seemed so far away, and the usual streamlet where she used to pick up pebbles transformed into a large torrent 25 meters wide.Geo
wWrFkThe color of the water was dark. So dark, it was almost black.Qno
QraaThe current flowing downstream rapidly formed a whirlpool as it collided against rocks and boulders.WTTPS
8Q0GFkHelp me! Someone, please help me!bFaZue
LbenQDespite studying under the esteemed name of Olifer, all she could do was scream for help endlessly.BfPK3L
Au8Siena!WU7LU
Kf1VShe pushed up her head with all her might as if she had heard a revelation from god.51lvW
jHptxaArmin was waiting on top of a tree branch that was dangerously bent at an angle.mdP
QU4yXBrother! Brother!S1Dduq
IPErZ8NYour hand! Give me your hand!3EJZC
0ITSiena stretched out her arms desperately.q3I00gU
LVP9However, due to a sudden rocky current, she became submerged.GHlb
WHISiena!5CfFf
jveoDArmin flung his body and dived head first.mvlU
V7v84aA few seconds later, he came up with Siena in his arms.0BJLX
mAMbxSiena! Hang in there! We have to get out of here!YUda
q0mOS-Save me! Help!ljQRuWj
Gu1OArmin managed to escape the whirlpool zone by a hairs width, but after looking around, he couldnt help but be disheartened.uuoA
cJvJThe only thing awaiting them was a hellish torrent.TFXnL
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