Marvel: False God

51: The Tiger & The Phoenix (2)

Chapter 51: The Tiger & The Phoenix (2)

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Enrique didn't wait long about Anna's admission. Just a week after the new year, after the holidays ended, he grabbed Anna and flew to the school.

The Midtown High School.

The students were surprised to see him in the sky, as he lowered the flight to land. He had come here three times by now, but the kids still were surprised.

"Huh?"

"It's Supernova again!"

"Is he here for Parker again?"

"Wait, that girl in his arms... So hot."

"What the hell?! How dare you look at our Queen with bad eyes?"

"W-wai- ak! It hurts, sto- ak!"

It seemed Rogue caught most of the attention this time, being in his arms as she was. It was her first time coming here, so the students were excited to take a glimpse of her. In the past two months, she earned quite a popularity across the nation; such reactions were natural.

Enrique ignored the kids fooling around and landed near the entrance. Another group of kids ignored the fools and came rushing for autographs or selfies. Sadly, today wasn't their day.

"Later, kids."

Enrique waved at them and flew past them, narrowly entering the door to the school and landing on the other side.

"The Principal's room, anybody?"

Enrique asked the nearby students, and one of them stuttered and pointed in the western direction.

"Thank you."

He thanked the kid and continued flying. Soon he found himself in front of the principal's office.

However, on top of the door, the board said [Teacher's Room] instead.

It appeared that the kid had misdirected due to nervousness. Regardless, Enrique dropped Anna to her feet and knocked on the door—in case he found someone here who could help.

"Ah-? Come in."

A strangely familiar voice said from the other side. Enrique frowned before pushing the door open.

Just as the door opened, his eyes caught on the red-haired, glasses-wearing woman on the other side. She held a bunch of books in her arms, hugging them, as she looked at him and Anna with a surprised expression.

"...Why are you guys here?"

Enrique frowned deeply hearing her question.

'Why in hell's name is she here?'

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Enrique's instant reaction was to leave right away. Sure, he was safe around mind readers, but Anna was not. It's not a good thing if she went through Anna's memories.

"Anna, pray."

Before leaving right away, however, Enrique nudged Anna's shoulders so that she prayed for protection from Mut.

"A-alright. Hi Professor Jean."

Anna cleared her throat and clasped her hands in front of her chest. Then, she closed her eyes and prayed aloud.

"Our lord and savior, the great mother, please protect me from mind-reading evil witches...!"

"Good."

Enrique patted her head even as he felt a strange energy, possibly magic, wrap around her head like a cocoon.

"...."