12dz Chapter 179 Travel
Chapter 179 Travel
Ding!
The bell rang, and the students looked at their instructors.
"I think we don't have much time left." The tutor glanced at his watch and shook his head. "See you next Sunday."
After he finished speaking, he ended the class, and the students began to whisper among themselves, discussing what had just been said.
In one corner, a group of students were discussing their recent assignments, their faces filled with frustration.
One of them sighed, "I still don't understand the last part of the formula. I feel like this report is doomed."
Another student tried to reassure them, "At least the deadline has been postponed, so we still have time to finish it."
“That’s right,” the third student interjected.
“If we focus this weekend, I think we can get it done.” As the conversation continued, students from other groups also shared their experiences and strategies for tackling the assignment.
As for them, I simply walked quietly through the classroom. Since we had finished and submitted our reports on the first day, there wasn't much left for us to do.
"Senior Maya called us to the club today."
Our meetings are usually held on weekends, but today, Maya called us to a meeting. This is unusual, considering she must be very busy herself.
Why did Senior Maya want to meet me today?
I pondered the possible reasons. Perhaps it was related to an upcoming event, changes in the club's schedule, or maybe there were extra tasks. In any case, I decided to go and see.
'It's possible she'll inform us about a trip.'
I was thinking, recalling the game. Although it's a history and art society, there are occasional trips, which sounds a bit strange.
As I was lost in thought, I sensed someone beside me. I turned around and saw Sylvie walking next to me.
'Um? '
Strangely, I didn't sense her approach. However, I soon realized that Sylvie's aura allowed her to blend into the crowd while making those around her feel comfortable.
'That's an incredible ability.'
I thought to myself. Her quiet demeanor and focused expression suggested that she was also thinking about something.
"Hey," she greeted me with a smile when she saw I noticed her. "Do you know why Senior Maya called us today?"
I had intended to talk about it, but quickly dismissed the idea. It would have seemed odd for me to know about it beforehand. So I shook my head. "I'm not sure. It's unusual for her to change our meeting schedule; perhaps there's something important to discuss or announce."
Sylvie nodded thoughtfully. "Maybe. Hopefully it won't be another assignment; I've had enough of mana formulas."
"Probably not. Although she's very enthusiastic, she wouldn't do something like that."
"...I hope so."
I know Sylvie is terrified of Maya because she tries to run away every time she sees her, especially when Maya is carrying snacks.
As Sylvie and I continued our conversation, we headed towards the familiar club room. The hallway was unusually quiet because it was lunchtime; most students had already left, busy with their own things.
Just then, as I arrived at the club room, I felt a strange sensation, as if someone was watching me. This feeling sent chills down my spine.
I unconsciously took a step back, my body immediately reacting to that gaze. Quickly, I realized who was staring at me.
'asshole.'
I cursed inwardly and glanced at him out of the corner of my eye. There I saw a guy sitting in the classroom, surrounded by a group of students staring at me.
It was Trevor Phillips. He'd been quiet for a while, but I'd remained vigilant about any plot he might be plotting.
As I tensed up at the sudden gaze, Sylvie noticed my reaction and followed my gaze. She frowned, puzzled. "What's wrong?"
“It’s nothing,” I said. I couldn’t tell Sylvie about it, and she wouldn’t understand anyway.
"Okay, let's go in."
As she spoke, she walked into the classroom. Our club doesn't have a dedicated office right now, so Maya told us to go to an empty classroom.
When we entered the classroom, Maya was by the window finishing a conversation with another student.
"Ah, you've come."
......
Maya has been very busy lately, with a mountain of homework and other tasks piling up.
Just like first-grade students, the curriculum for second-grade students and other grades also changed, and their changes were more significant.
However, despite her busy schedule, she still made time for club activities. Although history and art seemed unrelated to the Hunter Academy curriculum, she always believed it was important to provide opportunities for younger students to relax.
This is a challenging task in itself, especially since she is also helping others prepare for practical exams.
Just when she felt she might be reaching her limit, a message from one of her sponsors brought a surprise.
"If you'd like, you can visit the historical sites we've preserved for research."
This offer was like a much-needed breath of fresh air, allowing her to temporarily escape the pressure of studying. So, she decided to accept the invitation.
'Anyway, we haven't lost anything, and this is a good opportunity to change the situation.'
She wasn't entirely aware of the changes to the freshman curriculum, but she thought traveling to a different place would be a good idea. It was also part of the club activities, and the advisors probably wouldn't object too much.
This was a win-win situation, and she decided to move forward with the plan. She messaged the club members and then smiled as she called them over.
"Ah, you've come." When the door opened, she saw two freshmen walk in.
'Um? '
She squinted at the couple.
'I don't remember them coming here together before.'
Although Maya may seem a bit slow-witted, she is someone who observes her surroundings carefully, especially those she knows well.
"Senior."
Her junior spoke first, looking curious and wanting to know why they had been called here. You could tell from his expression alone.
“Welcome, junior,” Maya replied with a smile.
Deciding to stop thinking about it, she gestured for the two men to sit next to her.
"Please wait a moment, I will begin the announcement shortly."
"Ok."
The two sat down, but the atmosphere was somewhat silent, which was a situation Maya did not like.
Whenever this happens, she always takes a small action.
"Here, have some potato chips."
As soon as she said that, she noticed the girl next to her junior stiffened for a moment.
'Hmm, I guess she really wants to eat it.'
Noticing this, Maya couldn't help but smile inwardly. After all, who wouldn't like snacks offered to them by someone else?
Sylvie hesitated slightly at the sudden suggestion, then politely declined, "Oh, no thanks, senior. I'm not very hungry."
'She must be shy, hesitant to accept so easily. I've heard some people aren't used to accepting so quickly, feeling it makes them seem cheap.'
She found this younger student adorable; people with values are rare these days. She also couldn't help but feel more comfortable around this girl.
Undeterred, Maya grinned and insisted, "Come on, don't be shy. It's just a snack; chips can make everything better. What do you say, Morse?"
Sylvie and Maya both turned to look at the boy who was trying to hide his presence, but it was too late.
Sylvie, in particular, stared at him with wide eyes, as if her eyes were saying, "Save me."
“…Ahem…Senior is right.”
Maya's eyes sparkled with delight as she seized the opportunity. "See, Sylvie, even Morse thinks so. It's settled then, you can't refuse a unanimous decision." She handed Sylvie the chips with a bright smile.
As for Sylvie, she could only look at Morse with a betrayed expression.
'Don't look at me like that... I had no choice... Even I couldn't oppose Senior Maya...'
Morse could only look away.
......
"So that's why you called us here?" an older student asked, his face full of curiosity.
“Yes, that’s right,” Maya replied with a smile, her eyes filled with excitement.
“Wouldn’t it be better if we focused on our assignments? The deadline is fast approaching, and we’re already falling behind.” This time, it was a lower-grade student expressing their concern, their brow furrowed.
Maya leaned back, her smile unchanged. “I understand your concerns and appreciate your dedication to your studies. But sometimes, a change of environment can be incredibly effective for creativity and efficiency. Besides, this trip isn’t just for leisure. We have a unique opportunity to visit a historical site preserved for research. This aligns perfectly with our club’s interests, and I believe it will offer us a completely new experience.”
She patiently explained why she had called everyone here.
“But traveling is a bit…” a student began, clearly disagreeing.
Maya knew what most students expected when they joined the club. Many might think they would relax while discussing historical events, but she was never one to play by the rules.
After all, she didn't like mediocrity, and she knew there would always be people who agreed with her ideas.
“I think it’s great.” The voice belonged to Mason, a freshman. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and his expression was delighted. “I’ve always wanted to see what it’s like to visit a real historical site.”
When Mason spoke up, the girl next to him also raised her hand, seemingly excited, but she secretly glanced at Mason a few times, probably to see his reaction.
“I agree with Mason. I think we may never have another chance like this.”
She tried to make a good impression on Mason.
Maya smiled at Mason's enthusiasm, appreciating the new perspective he brought to the group. "It's nice to hear you say that, Mason. This trip has truly been a unique opportunity for all of us."
After she finished speaking, she looked around the room.
"Then it's settled. See you on Saturday."
And so, the meeting ended.
"Sylvie, are you free? How about we go get some drinks? The rest of you can come too."
After the meeting, Mason approached Sylvie as usual.
"Not interested."