Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey

"I received it from Miss Lillian."

Of course, she is the only one who knows my address aside from Evelyn, who lives right next door to me.

"I see."

Sigh

I sigh escaped from my mouth, I didn't think Miss Lilian would sell me out but anyway, since she was here I better tell her about sword art.

Plus I have to send her out of my room fast.

If someone found out 'The Isabella Evergreen' who was was having a private meeting with a boy in his room, I wouldn't even know how I died.

The fact that she was in my room meant that my life was in danger.

'And I can't let Evelyn know about this either. '

Since she lives right next door to me, it would get pretty awkward if she found that Isabella was in my room.

'wait a minute, why I'm worried if she found out to not? It doesn't matter to her if someone came into my room...right?'

Why do I even think about this in the first place?

Sigh.

I sighed again.

Just when I thought things weren't going to become more troublesome suddenly a new troublesome situation arose.

Looking at the water in the teapot that had started turning murky brown, I carefully removed the teapot from the heater and poured the tea into two porcelain teacups.

Walking back to where Isabella was seated, I handed the steaming hot teacup to her and sat in front of her.

"Thank you"

Taking the teacup with both hands, Isabella gently blew on the cup and took a sip.

Closing her eyes and savouring the taste of the tea, Isabella nodded slightly and said

"…it's good"

"Thank you"

Sitting in front of her, I also took a sip of the tea. It had a slightly bitter aftertaste that even after a couple of seconds lingered at the tip of my tongue. It was quite good.

"So, did you select what defence sword art you need?"

She said as she continued to drink her tea.

"Actually no, I did not find anything."

I did not even check the internet in the first place. After coming from the Isla Research Facility I was busy with my investment, taking back money I invested in stocks.

Also, I received 50 million C as a reward from the Headmaster for killing Samuel along with a gold medal.

I also sold all 30 goblins [E-] rank mana core which was sold at 1,500,000 C and I also sold the 10 mutated [E+] goblin mana core which I collected from Eclipse forest I was shocked when I received 2,000,000.

50 million C +20 million C +1.5 million C 71.5 million C.

That much money is currently in my bank account at the moment, and let's not forget about the 200 million C that I invented on Finest Pharmacist.

So yeah I was busy doing all of this entire day.

"Do you have any preference at all?" Isabella said, breaking my thoughts.

"Like I said this morning, I would like a sword art that primarily focused on defence"

"Okay, let me have a look" Isabella said as she placed her cup on the table and took out her phone.

Turning on the holographic function on the phone, a long list of sword manuals appeared before me.

"This is what I got from the criteria that you had given me"

'Damn, that was fast.'

For the next few minutes, we went through the long catalogue of sword manuals that we had access to. After a while, and a lot of contemplation I finally decided on the sword art I wanted.

[Grade 3:- Phalanx Guardian Form] Phalanx Guardian Form allows the user to create an impenetrable barrier with their sword, capable of withstanding powerful attacks. The defensive stance provides enhanced protection against both physical and magical assaults, making it a formidable choice for those prioritizing defence in combat.

…this was exactly what I wanted

After ordering [Phalanx Guardian Form], the room was enveloped in an awkward silence.

"…"

"…"

After a couple of minutes of silence, Isabella stood up and said

"I'll take my leave"

"ok"

Smiling, I escorted her out of my apartment. I could finally be free!

Arriving at the door, Isabella indifferently waved her hand

"Goodbye"

Smiling, I waved back and said

"See you"

'Thank god she is going without causing me any problem...'

***

"What are you doing here, Isabella?"

Evelyn raised an eyebrow as she encountered Isabella outside Lucas's apartment.

"Evelyn, hey! I'm here for our stupid bet we made this morning," Isabella said to Evelyn. She did not expect to meet Evelyn at all.

"Oh?" Evelyn's tone held scepticism.

"So how do you feel when you lose a bet?"

Isabella's eye twitched for a moment at the unexpected jab but she endured it, after all, she did lose a bet.

"I don't know what are saying." Isabella made an excuse as she did not want to continue this conversation.

Evelyn just shook her head at the pitiful excuse of Isabella.

"Anyway did you know that we are going on the trip to Silva City?"

Evelyn said as she changed the topic.

"No, I did not hear that at all, were did you hear this in the first place?"

"I heard on the way actually, two students were having a conversation about how we will go to Sila city as a holiday."

"And do you believe that?"

"At first, no. I did not believe but when they said the professor would announce it tomorrow morning in class, I had to believe it to some extent."

"We'll anyway if it's true then Miss Lillian will tell us tomorrow, I guess."

"Yeah, you are right."

"…"

"…"

Soon the area was enveloped in an awkward silence.

After a few seconds of silence, Isabella said

"I'll take my leave then."

"Oh, yeah sure. See you tomorrow at class."

Isabella nodded and left from there. Evelyn who was left standing there alone glanced at Lucas's Locked door. For a moment she should have checked up on him but she shook her head and went in on her room.