Let me be a mob! - Chapter 69- Arrival

[Dia’s POV: ]

On the morning of the third day, we reached Dungeon City, Mongrove.

This place was surrounded by mana beasts and wilderness. Entirely separated from human civilization and somewhat scary from the perception of someone who has lived her entire life in one of the most crowded empires.

Well, I am not that terrified as I have been trained to be a warrior since a very early age. My sixth birthday gift from my uncle was a short Dagger so one might assume that despite being a princess my family never treated me like a flower lady, and I am thankful for that.

This place was an artificially prepared dungeon center to let the younglings experience what is called a real threat so when the time comes we can fight the danger lurking in the other side of this world.

I could already feel the dense amount of mana stone preserved here through which they lure the dungeon beast and store them in specific containment, or to say, in dungeons for students like us to slay them.

I along with the others were currently standing near the entrance where we were told to report once reached. The other four carriages were also here excluding ours. The sixth one, which was the primary reason why my friend seemed so restless, has yet to arrive. And yes, it was Jin’s group who has yet to arrive.

“You know nothing can go wrong since the professors themselves were guarding us all the time, right? Now cheer up. ” I was hugging Fiona from the side while trying to lift her spirit but the emotionless facade she had been wearing since last night has yet to crumble.

I knew, inwardly she was anxious and want to see Jin as soon as she could. More so, after what the senior told her last night about Jin and Amanda dating.

Seriously, l cannot believe how easily people make up rumors these days and can be confident while spitting those lies.

Is it really necessary for a girl and a guy who are meeting late at night to be in some weird relationship? Well, it does sound fishy but I am sure, taking Jin’s line of actions until now into consideration, he must have been taking some training from the Council President.

“But if it’s like that, then why they haven’t arrived?”

Fiona’s reasons for concern were valid but if I turn my mood and grow nervous as well, then it would be devastating since this girl, once gets a chance, can turn anyone feel negative about anything.

“It’s not like-”

“Professor, when can we check in? We are tired from traveling so long .” Cutting my words someone expressed their thoughts loudly toward Professor Lisa who stood along with two other teachers, facing us.

“My feet and butt are sore. I need some sleep, professor.”

“I need to eat something delicious.” Though only two or three students voice their protest from standing under the morning sun, mainly everyone has the same thoughts except for us two since we undoubtedly wanted to wait for our friends.

There was a subtle silence before Professor Lisa’s crisp voice called out for some specific students, “Carol, Spenser, and Victor, please detach yourself from the crowd and step forward .”

I did a lucky guess and assumed that the said names belonged to the people who previously shouted their complaints.

The professor looked scary, truth to be told, at the moment yet the students smugly walked out since one of them was a third year who supported her underclassmen to be confident in their approach.

“An hour you three have. Finish a lap around the city and report back to me at this same place. If you can’t finish on time then prepare to sleep on the streets for the day. ”

“Heh? But Profess-”

*SLICK*

Carol, the cocky upperclassman, shut her mouth in an instant upon hearing the whip Professor Lisa carries, slashing in the open air, providing enough warning. Carol gulped and so did the other two before they briskly sped away to finish the punishment or who knows, Professor Lisa might really force them to sleep like a homeless.

Professor Lisa sometimes reminds me of my mother…

“If anyone has any complaints then it’s your chance to voice it out.”

Utter silence was met by Lisa’s offer. Excluding the first year’s who were already sweating profusely, the upperclassmen were no different either.

Professor Lisa supremacy…

“Uh… “Fiona jerked suddenly before she twirled to look near the entrance. Bewildered, I also turned and realized the reason for her sudden reaction.

The sixth carriage finally halted in the stands before the two upperclassmen, Emily and Maegen walked out with a tired expression and yawning as they walked.

Followed by a familiar short-haired brunette who also seemed a lot exhausted, portraying a new side of hers if compared to Rena’s natural self.

‘Oh lord… ‘ The reason why I prayed inwardly was not only because I felt Fiona’s grip on my forearm turning rigid but also the scene on display.

For some reason, Aiden was holding Vice President Phil in custody with his body all chained up, which raised a small commotion amongst the crowd. However, that was also not the reason why Fiona’s breathing turned labored just now.

‘Why the heck is he carrying her… ‘ I couldn’t help but curse as I saw Jin carrying Silvie in a bridal style even though she was very much awake and her cheeks were tinted in the rosy shade.

“Hey, Dia….can I kill that thing…? ”

“That thing is our friend, Fiona. And no, you cannot kill Silvie just because she’s enjoying a little too much of Jin’s attention… ”

It would be after a little while then I would realize how my fist was clenched tightly when I spoke those words.

“Hey, girls~ Missed me?”

Rena arrived by our side which brought me out of the daze before I frowned with my eyes trained at Aiden who was still holding the chains and pushing Vice-President toward Lisa.

“Is Aiden aware of what might cost him because of his actions?”

I asked since considering the power and reputation Phil holds might grant Aiden detention or maybe temporary suspensions, for behaving in such a way.

“Don’t worry about that. Rather than punishment, we would be rewarded for what we did. ”

Rena grinned and in some hours, I would know the reason behind her response.

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A/N: – Alright, fluff incoming.

Drop a comment if you are excited.