Rebirth: Childhood friend of the heroine

"You know what, Ed? Sometimes I feel I should kill you and myself to get rid of these feelings I am experiencing right now." Although her tone was emotionless, Edric knew that currently, Amanda was beyond furious.

With his one arm completely wrapped in bandages, the raven-haired youth was currently getting fed by his lover, and along with food, he was getting scolded as well.

"But Amy…I had no other option than to fight that beast…" He argued back but instantly turned silent when she directed that narrowed gaze at him.

"You could have used your skills efficiently rather than going all out from the get-go. Don't you think that would have concluded the battle differently?" Amanda is Edric's battle partner and someone who closely knows about his capabilities.

The moment she saw his injuries and heard that the beast was merely B-rank (yes, it turned out to be a B-rank after investigation), Amanda knew that her dear lover made some hasty decision in an attempt to end the battle as soon as he could.

Why? Because her dear Ed was furious at the loss of his comrades.

"Amy…I am sorry for making you worried…but whenever I lose a friend and someone close to me…I-I just lose my temper…" He clenched his fist and spoke with his teeth gritted.

Amanda heaved a sigh, and after resting the tray of food away, she cupped his cheeks.

Getting his attention, she said, "Do you know why I fell for you, Ed?"

Wiping the tear that formed at the corner of his eye, she added, "It's your never-yielding attitude and your kind nature. You care about those people who never asked you to take their responsibility." Leaning closer she warmly whispered, "And you should never feel sorry for who you are, Ed."

Edric's eyes became blurry because of tears as he extended his hand and embraced Amanda.

The same person who scolds him for his mistake, and always picks him up.

"Without you, I would've been lost."

"Mm, I know."

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Two days later, in the morning, three students could be seen heading toward the Headmaster's office.

Valarie and Edric were surprised to see Alex back on his feet and showing no evident sign of being injured. He was nearly half dead that day and now, he looks like a new person.

"You had some strange drug?" Valarie asked, her tone carrying curiosity.

Alex heaved a sigh, "Good genes, good food, good sleep."

"If talking about genes, I should have been the best ones…" Valarie muttered under her breath as she touched the bandage on her eye.

Edric chuckled, "Alex got Miss Melissa's special treatment." Hearing those words, Valarie smirked,

"I heard. The special patient who made Miss Melissa smile."

Alex rolled his eyes; seriously how free people of this world are?

Soon, the trio reached the office door, and Valarie knocked.

"Come in." Hearing the command, Edric gulped before pushing open the door.

And once she saw the Headmaster, Valarie also could be seen to be sweating.

The man looked extremely displeased.

Alex nonchalantly stepped forward, already expecting a good scolding.

The office of the Headmaster was quite simple and plain. White curtain, two shelves for decorative plants, one broad bookcase filled with thick books, and a long and heavy table behind which the man sat.

Alex noticed there were several incense burners in the room, and currently, the heavy odor of sandalwood was permeating the room.

With his gaze directed at Valarie, the older one asked, "Any permanent damage?"

Valarie shook her head, "No. It will be healed in a week."

Turning his gaze towards Alex, Hector asked, "How do you feel now? Can you move your arm?"

Alex moved his previously injured arm around a little as he spoke, "It's already healed. I will just continue to have the potion Madame Melissa prescribed."

Hector held back his curiosity to know how Alex recovered from such grave injuries so quickly once again. First, he survived that attack of the Soulless, and now, a dire wolf.

Now, finally turning his gaze towards the raven-haired, Hector asked, "I don't think I need to remind you what a grave mistake you have committed by taking a student of a non-combat department to a labyrinth without professional support. Right?"

Edric gulped again, this time audibly. Although he learned the answers that Amanda wrote for this specific question, in front of the man, he forgot everything.

"Edric, I trust your battle instincts and respect your helping nature towards others. However, taking advantage of my trust you cannot do whatever you deem right."

"Sir, can I say something here?" Followed by the Headmaster, suddenly, Alex spoke up,

"I forced Edric to bring me to the labyrinth in the name of Celestria. I told him that if he takes me there I will forgive her." Molding the truth, Alex presented a believable reason.

He didn't want Edric to get punished because of him. He believes that he should be punished for the decision he took for himself.

Hector remained silent while Edric had his mouth parted slightly as he kept his gaze on the silver head.

Valarie was surprised as well for Alex to outrightly accept the fact that he used Celestria to force Edric.

After a brief pause, Hector asked, "What changed Alex? Last I remembered you wanted to be a potion maker, no? Why this sudden hunger for battle?"

Alex's response didn't take much time to arrive, "Sir…that night I was inches away from death. Regardless of how I ended up there, it cannot be denied that, at that moment, I was all alone and facing a monster against which those potions couldn't have done anything significant . All the knowledge I have gained in these years…nothing worked when I was facing that menacing beast."

Edric clenched his fist with his gaze drawn to the ground. He still blames himself for not noticing it earlier, or he would have gone out to save Alex.

Hector's shoulders slumped in defeat. The man felt ashamed that within the academy a student had to go through such an experience just because he trusted the wrong man.

After a brief pause, Alex added, "After I saw Professor Jullie fighting that beast gallantly, I decided that I would devote myself to training and battles, so never again will I feel as helpless as I felt at that time."

Naturally, it was all lies. The main reason he wants to train is to prepare himself for the upcoming contest.

However, in his previous life, he agreed to train with that old man and learned those sword arts so that he never had to beg for mercy.

Hector heaved a sigh, before asking Alex, "Have you joined the intensive training?"

Alex was perplexed as to why the man was asking this all of a sudden. Nevertheless, he shook his head.

Taking out his pen, he began to write something as he said, "I am assigning someone suitable to train you." Looking up he asked, "You must be familiar with Professor Jullie, right?"

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A/N:- Thanks for reading.