Second Lead Syndrome (1-187) | ✓

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Hana hopped her way to the dorms that belong to the earth division, finding Cecil's room instinctively.

She was dressed in the academy's casual uniform too. The academy had two types of uniform, one would be for a formal occasion, while the other is worn to represent the division one was in.

Hana was in the water division, hence, the skirt of her uniform was blue in colour.

Of course, the students were free to wear their own clothing if they wanted, however, the academy had a strict dress code to adhere to.

"Cecil!"

She pushed the door open, and she didn't find anyone in the room.

She pouted, before brightening up.

The garden in the academy!

She hopped her way to the garden.

"Cecil!"

There was no raven-haired beauty in sight.

Hana pouted again, and yet again, she brightened up when she thought of another place.

The healer!

"Cecil--"

"She isn't here right now." The healer replied with a deadpan.

Hana pouted...and brightened up again.

She continued this process until she reached the earth division classroom, panting heavily but she was still smiling.

"Cecil!"

Hana popped her in, spotting a familiar raven-haired woman.

It's really Cecil!

Cecil heard Hana calling to her, turning around. "Hana! Why aren't you resting in your room?"

It was close to dusk, and they had recently went through a tiring experience. Hence, Cecil was surprised to see Hana still up and about.

Meanwhile, for Cecil, she was preparing to break through another gate. She felt that if she didn't do it now, she wouldn't feel comfortable. However, now that Hana was here, she would put it aside.

Hana was still giddy from excitement, needing to compose herself.

"You are wearing the uniform this time," Cecil commented. "Are you tired of wearing dresses now?"

"I...I got so excited, I just took whatever clothing to wear!" Hana beamed, still panting, glomping Cecil. "I broke through the gate! I can go for the next sword mound expedition!"

Hana jumped excitedly, squealing.

"That's quick!" Cecil smiled, balancing herself along with Hana, hugging her back. She had grown used to Hana hugging her energetically. "Congratulations, Hana! Wait a second, there's another expedition so soon?"

Cecil recalled in the original events of the novel, the expedition wouldn't come by so quickly.

"Mhmm!" Hana nodded. "The teacher said the principal pushed it forward, and it will be held in two weeks!"

Cecil blinked in surprise.

Hana is truly the heroine of this novel, even lady luck is looking her way.

Cecil patted Hana's head. "Good job, Hana, you've worked very hard."

Hana giggled happily, squeezing Cecil tighter.