Dyleon sucked in a breath and looked at Lysan wide eyed.Roman's smile didn't falter, but it deepened. His grey eyes shimmered with something Lysan couldn't name.“Pretentious,” Roman repeated slowly, the smile still plastered on his face. “I've been called many things, but that's a first.”Then he turned back to Dyleon. “So Dyleon, how long have you been at this academy?”Dyleon blinked repeatedly, surprised by the sudden attention. “Uhm… three years. Same as Lysan.”Roman nodded, “Three years. So, did you pass your combat exams?” He said, glancing at Lysan.“Nah,” Dyleon smiled sheepishly, rubbing the back of his neck. “I failed—I'm being transferred to botany.”Roman laughed softly, “There's nothing wrong with botany. Plants don't fight.”“Right?” Dyleon also laughed.Lysan watched the exchange between Roman and Dyleon, his jaw clenched together tightly. Roman was charming Dyleon effortlessly.But every few seconds, his gaze kept darting back to Lysan, which made Lysan realize that
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