The Time I Got Reincarnated As An Extra - Chapter 144

Chapter 144: Preparations [3]
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Amon walked out of training, exhausted.

Yes.

Even after a month, Zephyra was still missing.

Maybe it was because of this reason that his [Void] element became unstable at certain times.

He needed more control over the element.

Probably because of her.

Heading back home, Amon opened the door where Katherine and Lily were waiting for him once again.

That’s right.

They were supposed to go for an outing today.

“You are here.” Katherine smiled.

She walked up to him with Lily beside her.

“Yup, just let me get ready quickly.” Amon took off his blazer and threw it on the sofa.

He loosened his tie as well.

Katherine nodded.

“Sure, we’ll be here in the lounge.”

Amon affirmed with a smile and turned to Lily who was looking at him with pleading eyes.

Her arms raised in the air as if asking for him to pick her up.

Chuckling, Amon picked her up and rummaged through his pockets where he found a lollipop.

He didn’t remember how he got it but it seemed to be that he was in luck.

Taking it out, he unwrapped it and gave it to Lily.

But as soon as she put it in her mouth, she took it out, her eyes closed as if she was in pain.

“Bitter…” Her tongue stuck out.

But Amon wasn’t hearing any of her excuses.

He grabbed her hand and put the lollipop back into her mouth.

“You still have to eat it, mister. No more chocolates for a week.”

Lily’s face looked as if she was about to cry at any moment upon hearing those words.

But Amon ignored it and patted her head before handing her back to Katherine.

There was no way he was continuously giving this girl chocolates…

Ignoring her muffled pleads, Amon headed to his room and quickly entered the shower.

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[After 20 Minutes]

Amon left his room, dressed in a black turtleneck and overcoat that were coupled with blue jeans and white sneakers.

His long black hair were tied into a small ponytail that touched just below his neck.

Coming out, he smiled subtly at the duo who were sitting on the sofa, playing with some toys.

“I’m ready, let’s go.”

Katherine nodded and stood up.

Together, they left the apartment.

But they didn’t just take a carriage yet.

Rather, they turned to their right and walked on the balcony corridor to another room.

That’s right.

They still had two people to pick up first.

***

Amon stepped out of the carriage, on the City Centre entrance.

Katherine and Alice stepped out after him before he carefully picked up Lily and put her down as well.

His gaze moved to the last person in the carriage.

Elizabeth.

She was dressed in an oversized white jersey and blue jeans, just like him.

She stood up and was about to come outside as well when she felt Amon’s gaze on her.

Her eyes met his and a slight shade of red appeared on her cheeks again as she quickly averted her sight.

Amon looked at her silently for a second before sighing and turning back to Lily, who was insistent on holding his hand.

He almost stifled a chuckle as he saw Lily step away from Elizabeth.

For some reason, she always stepped away or ran into Amon’s arm as she tried to play or talk with her.

It was funny since she was completely fine with Alice.

He gave the little girl his hand and quickly caught up with the two best friends at the front, leaving Elizabeth behind alone.

***

Amon stepped into the City Centre with the trio and instantly, the two girls started their shopping spree.

He exhaled in tiredness at one of the shops.

Girls…

They were never to be left alone in a shopping mall with cash.

It was a nightmare to imagine what would happen if Amon wasn’t there with the two girls.

It made sense to him why Katherine had so many clothes in their home for herself now.

As they were shopping, Amon saw Alice turn to him.

“Amon, your familiar ceremony is after 2 days right?” She asked and he nodded.

Yeah. That’s what was on his mind right now.

The Familiar Ceremony was 2 days away and it was a very crucial event for Amon.

This was because of the condition that Arthur imposed on him.

To summon a Tier-V familiar.

Amon looked at his palm, clenching it.

He wondered if he would be able to do it.

It has never been confirmed but there were many theories about the familiar pulling ranks.

The most famous one was that the familiar rank of the familiar that a person pulled was the combination of his talent and current rank.

And sure enough, many cases supported this theory which was why it was widely accepted.

And if he were to follow it, there was a 60 to 70% chance in Amon’s eyes that he could pull through.

His talent was the highest it could go and his current rank though lower than the rank he wanted to pull, could be compensated by his talent rank.

It was all a matter of luck then.

“Good luck to you both for it.” She wished them luck with a smile before turning to Katherine.

“I know you can be quite nervous on that day. Me and Kath were the same, remember?” She asked her and Amon’s sister nodded.

“Yeah, but fortunately, our results were even higher than our expectations so don’t worry.” She smiled.

“Yeah, it’s a total piece of cake. They exaggerate it too much.” Alice said.

Amon almost wanted to scream to both of them that they were prodigies with high rank and talent but he held it in.

But then suddenly, he got a question.

“Wait, do you two still have your familiars?” He asked and both of them nodded.

“Yup, though we can just interact with them mentally and don’t take them out much except for work,” Alice explained.

It explained the reason why he never saw them.

He almost assumed them to be dead, something if which they were, he shouldn’t have asked.

And yes.

Familiars could die just like normal humans.

However, as long as they were hanging to life by even a thread, you could return them to your body and heal them.

“I’d show you guys here but we aren’t allowed to release familiars in the City Centre,” Katherine said.

“Yeah, can’t have the President of the Student and Disciplinary Committee breaking rules themselves can we?”

Amon laughed and they continued shopping.

But before they turned, his eyes turned to the corner where Elizabeth was standing quietly.

If he had to be honest, he didn’t understand her problem.

Many times he tried to ask her but she would run away or won’t reply at all.

He wasn’t dense. If she was shy or something, he would definitely see it.

But there was no explanation for her attitude so all he could do was shrug and wait for her to overcome it on her own.

Or just confront him about it.

He had done the best that he could.

Done with their personal shopping, Amon noticed that the two were now talking to the shopkeepers rather than purchasing items.

They were even purchasing props and such.

So he quickly asked Alice about it.

“Oh, it’s for the Cultural Festival.”

“Ah.” Amon understood now.

He had forgotten for a second there.

The Cultural Festival was a yearly festival always done right after the mid-terms.

It was done to welcome the winter and also showcase various cultural activities of the academy.

Stalls would be set up and many other activities would take place in the Eldergrove Campus for 7 days.

Sometimes, even Imperial Military Officials and members of the royal families would come to attend it.

He didn’t know if he would participate in any activity.

He had the mid-terms to worry about first which would be held 2 weeks before the festival.

Or…

Just one and a half weeks from now.

He needed to be prepared for all the tests.

They would determine the new rankings and Amon didn’t intend in the least to be last rank again.

It was also where his power reveal would take place.

But not only that but the mid-terms were also a mini-arc in the original novel.

It was because every 5 years, the Exlorian Educational Administration would hold collective mid-terms.

What that meant was that the mid-terms of the top 5 academies would be held together in Eldergrove.

And luckily and plotly enough, this year was that year.

Amon stifled a sigh.

This month was going to be a big hassle.

As they entered another shop, Amon saw the duo start to converse with the shopkeeper again.

They were probably asking if they wanted to set up a stall at the festival.

While they conversed, Amon started to roam around the shop with Lily.

It seemed to be a clothing shop.

As he wandered to the edge of the store, he suddenly caught a streak of magenta hair.

They were familiar.

His curiosity piqued, Amon headed behind the displayed set of female clothes.

And as he turned, he finally recognized the person.

Wearing a fairly tight white turtleneck- that outlined her upper body- and a black skirt, she was wearing over-the-knee tights that highlighted her legs.

Only one person in Amon’s mind could have that kind of perfect fashion sense…

The girl in question suddenly noticed his presence and looked up from the clothes, her amber-golden eyes locking with Amon’s.

She smiled and waved her hand.

“Hey, it’s Amon. What are you doing here?~” Her crisp melodious voice rang in his ears as she ran up to him.

Amon also waved back.

“Hello, it’s nice to see you here again as well,” He smiled.

“Amelia.”