Chapter 215: Rinella’s Destiny is Her Own (8)

After that, Senior Elsie remained unresponsive for several minutes.

In that state, she appeared as though she might freeze solid and collapse at any moment. Even the eyes she fixed on me had faint tears.

Perhaps she might start sobbing after a little more time passed.

My rejection seemed to have somehow wounded Senior Elsie’s pride.

Honestly, it was difficult for me to understand her actions. After the surprising incident with the Saintess the other time, she had been keeping a low profile.

Now, Senior Elsie has appeared with an unexpected makeover.

She was even proposing that the two of us go out together. The voice that she used to mumble about a ‘date’ before was still clearly lingering in my ears.

Could it be that Senior Elsie harbors romantic feelings for me?

It was a possible thing to happen.

Originally, when vigorous young men and women gathered, love was bound to sprout, especially among colleagues who faced hardships together on the brink of life and death.

Of course, romantic relationships between members of the same training group were frowned upon.

We had worked together in harmony so far, and it should continue in the future. However, favoritism was bound to occur once a romantic relationship started.

It was the perfect circumstance for a group to become chaotic.

Nevertheless, it was inevitable, considering the numerous couples at the academy. Like wild horses, love was beyond control even with the reins of reason.

Therefore, there was a possibility that Senior Elsie harbored feelings for me.

No, assuming her recent behavior towards me, the probability was even higher. Looking back, she had consistently shown favor towards me.

Otherwise, the ruthless Senior Elsie would never have acted like a gentle lamb only in front of me.

Objectively speaking, Senior Elsie was an excellent catch.

First of all, she was beautiful.

Even when her reputation was at its worst within the academy, Senior Elsie had consistently been popular. She had received many confessions, and as a result, there were many broken-hearted young men.

According to rumors, she was known for uttering harsh words to the extent that seemed impossible to retort.