If They Get Obsessed, I’m Doomed - Chapter 77

Chapter 39.2

‘So, it was all a lie when he said he had forgotten since it had been a while since he learned the basics… or that he wanted to learn from a senior who was a year ahead…?’

Ariel looked at Skylar sitting next to her with admiration.

He was passionately criticizing Lexius’s teaching methods. Although he had said he wanted to learn from a senior, he showed no desire to actually learn. In some ways, he seemed to know even more than Lexius.

“Yeah, kid. Everything you say is right.”

Lexius stood up from his chair with a look of exasperation. He seemed completely worn out and irritated from the constant disagreements.

Only then did Skylar stop talking.

Lexius, who had brought only a few things, shoved his hands into his pants pockets and began to walk away.

Ariel asked, looking at his receding figure.

“Senior, are you leaving?”

Lexius paused for a moment, then turned his head sharply. He looked at Ariel.

“Starting tomorrow, you’ll be attending lectures too. Don’t come out at this time. Even if you do, I won’t be here.”

“Then, what time should I come?”

“I’ll let you know later.”

Finishing his words, Lexius turned his body back around and hurried on his way as Ariel waved at him.

“Ung. See you next time, Senior.”

Lexius didn’t even look back at her and just waved his hand casually. His figure quickly disappeared into the distance.

Even though only one person was missing, the atmosphere in the library became calm.

Ariel tapped the corner of the paper with the tip of her pen. The page of the book was left awkwardly stopped due to the interrupted progress. She couldn’t resume the class or continue studying.

‘Starting tomorrow, I’ll have to attend lectures too, so maybe I should stop for today…’

However, the awkwardly interrupted page bothered her a bit. It was a difficult section that would require a lot of time to study on her own, and even then, she doubted whether she would fully understand it.

‘Should I still try doing it on my own? Or should I…’

Ariel glanced at the seat next to her.

Skylar, who had been talking passionately just moments ago, was now keeping his mouth shut. He had suddenly become taciturn as if he had nothing to say to her. Yet, he didn’t leave.

‘…Is he doing this on purpose?’

Considering his true intentions behind all the excuses he made to follow her to the library, she couldn’t help but feel uneasy. Jealousy and his favorability towards her, which was the cause of the jealousy, was because of two hearts. Even if she asked him for help here, he wouldn’t refuse.

At the thought, Ariel adjusted the pen she had been holding between her fingers.

“Your Highness, if it’s not too much trouble, could you teach me just this part?”

“That’s fine, but…”

Skylar didn’t refuse as expected. However, there was a somewhat reluctant expression on his face.

‘Maybe it was a somewhat presumptuous request?’

As Ariel was about to take a more humble approach, he spoke up as if to dissuade her.

“Speak informally from now on. Call me by my name.”

It seemed that what bothered him wasn’t the request but her manner of speaking. It felt like just yesterday that he was coldly telling her not to touch him carelessly, so it was quite an unexpected turn of events.

“In private?”

“Yes.”

“…Then, I’ll call you comfortably, Skylar.”

When his name was called, his cheeks blushed shyly. His feelings were so obvious. It seemed that he didn’t know how to hide them at all.

Ariel quickly looked away from him. Seeing his clear affection right in front of her made her feel embarrassed.

‘That’s why I feel so conscious!’

She broke out in a cold sweat, pretending not to notice while helplessly staring at the book.

“So… this part, the separation and re-fusion of magic power. I’m having trouble understanding this section…”

“Where?”

“Here…”

As she pointed to a section of the page with her hand, Skylar leaned in closer. His face was visibly close next to hers as he bent his head down. His blue eyes followed the spot her fingertips had touched, and he began to explain in a calm voice.

Ariel quietly focused on his voice.

Clear pronunciation and fluent speech. He explained each point in detail and then provided an overall overview. Although the pace was slow, it was very meticulous. He gradually delved into more in-depth content, connecting it with the basics.

Ariel naturally had more questions, and Skylar answered every single one of them without missing a beat.

The time spent learning and teaching had become significantly longer.

By the time they had covered the material she wanted, the sunset was falling behind them. Ariel had been so absorbed that she forgot about lunch. As she stretched her tired body and closed the book, she was both hungry and tired. The long study session had drained her energy significantly.

‘Skylar must have had it even harder.’

To teach her, he had to keep talking constantly. He must have been tired, and his throat would be sore. Likewise, since he hadn’t eaten, he would be hungry as well.

“It must’ve been exhausting with all the questions, right? I’m sorry.”

“Not really…”

“Thank you so much for today. I’ll definitely repay you in some way.”

“You don’t have to do anything special.”

“Even so, I still want to do something. Is there anything you particularly like?”

“…Not really.”

Skylar’s response was a bit slow as if he was pondering for a moment. During the brief silence before he spoke, his eyes subtly glanced over Ariel, but she didn’t notice.

He acted even more indifferent than before.

Ariel thought that this attitude was due to fatigue. He might have been worn out from teaching someone with such a lack of basics. She recalled how his speech had slowed as they neared the end of the planned lesson. Having overworked his vocal cords for so long, he might not want to talk anymore.

She decided to end the conversation at this point.

“If there is anything you want or like in the future, please tell me.”

“….”

Skylar remained silent. He sat quietly with his mouth shut, looking somewhat sullen.

‘What doesn’t he like this time?’

In situations like this, it was best to leave quickly. Ariel, feeling anxious, glanced at him, then gathered her books and stood up. She pushed in her chair and gave Skylar an awkward smile.

“It’s getting late, so I’ll head out first.”

As Skylar’s indifferent face crumpled a little, she found herself becoming even more anxious.

“Well then, I’ll be going…”

“Something I want.”

As she fumbled around, he added his words in a stern tone.

“I’ll tell you next time.”

“Ah… okay. See you later.”

Ariel quickly said her goodbyes and turned away. Her steps, which started out steady, gradually quickened until it seemed as if she were fleeing. In the meanwhile, Skylar’s gaze lingered intently on her as she moved farther away.

Ruefully, he quietly muttered to himself.

“…It’s not like I can get it even if I ask for it now.”

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