The Number One Star in the Interstellar Era

Chapter 199 - ASH’S IMAGINATION

”ARE you going to leave the academy tomorrow after the ceremony?” Ash asked as he ate a piece of meat.

Itʼs because they would finally be allowed to leave the academy after the opening ceremony tomorrow. But not all could attend the ceremony. At least those who would pass the week-long training could. But those who couldnʼt would have to leave the first thing in the morning. Which was kind of harsh, by the way.

The result of their week-long training would be sent to their Terminal later this evening. And yes, they would finally be able to use their Terminals.

Ash was not worried that he wouldnʼt pass. He knew that he had done fairly well this past week. In fact, he had almost always been at the third place during their training. He was not dissatisfied with that. Because he never once thought that his rank in this week-long training define who he was as a person. Unlike some noble lord with the surname Lancaster.

Although that was probably because he was a commoner and couldnʼt understand the politics of the nobles. But that didnʼt mean that he could understand that guyʼs petty moves. Like letting his minions annoy Reas just because the other was in a higher ranking.

Speaking of that guy, Ash hadnʼt heard him apologized yet to Reas. What, with that stint he pulled with the virtual pod. Most importantly, that guy wasnʼt even punished for it.

Knowing the general, he definitely wouldnʼt let this pass. But considering how Cyrus wasnʼt still punished, itʼs one of two things. Itʼs either because the general still hadnʼt found an evidence to pin the whole thing on Cyrus or it wasnʼt the guyʼs fault all along.

If it was the former, then the general would definitely not let Cyrus off once he found out that he was indeed behind the whole thing. Cyrus wouldnʼt just be banned from studying in this military academy. He would definitely be mocked by the upper nobility. With how the general was, he would definitely not let Cyrus get away with a simple expulsion after doing something like that under his nose.

But if it was the latter, then, things might get too complicated. After all, it meant that a third party was involved.

”Yeah.”

Reasʼ short response to his question earlier cut short Ashʼs thoughts. He looked at his room mate sitting opposite him, a bit surprised. Because he thought that the other would remain at the dormitory.

”Youʼre not going home to Palioxis Galaxy, right?”

Reas only gave him a look as if he was asking a very stupid question. But at the end still answered, ”Iʼm going to meet my brother. Heʼs also studying here at the capital and living off-campus.”

Ash was a bit surprised hearing that the other had a brother. Probably because they had never really discussed their families that much. This was actually the first time that Reas told something important about himself. He felt a bit moved. Did this guy finally consider him as a friend?

”Can I go with you?” he asked, because he was really curious about this ʼbrotherʼ.

”No,” Reas responded. The way he gave his answer was even much faster than a streak of lightning.

Ash pouted. ”And here I thought weʼre getting closer.”

Reas answer to that was only a raised brow.

”Is this brother a younger brother thatʼs why youʼre being so protective?” Ash asked in curiosity. ”Because thatʼs totally misplaced, you know? For the past week, havenʼt you felt how harmless I am?”

And then, he made a puppy dog-eye gesture to show just how ʼharmlessʼ he was.

”If youʼre harmless, then, thereʼs probably no innocent people left in the world,” Reas said, finishing up his meal. ”And heʼs not my younger brother, heʼs my twin.”

Although if Astrid was here, he would definitely say that heʼs the older one.

Ash was about to react to the first part of what Reas said when he heard that last part. His curiosity was instantly piqued the moment he heard that the other had a twin.

”You have a twin? Which school is he attending?” he asked.

”A performing arts school,” Reas only said, not really elaborating.

But that was enough for Ash to feed his imagination. He wasnʼt sure how many performing arts schools were there in the capital. But he knew that people who were students were mostly wanting to be an actor or a singer. Was it the same for Reasʼ twin?

He suddenly imagined a guy with the same face as Reas acting in movies and stuff and he almost couldnʼt help but laugh. Because really, with this guyʼs cold attitude and mostly indifferent expression, he couldnʼt imagine someone with the same face behaving the exact opposite.

Someone wanting to be an actor or a singer would definitely not act the same way as Reas. That only made Ash want to meet this twin brother even more.

”Canʼt you really let me meet your brother?” he asked again. ”Come on, itʼs not as if I bite. Donʼt you want to introduce the only friend you met during training? Iʼm sure your brother would also be happy to meet me.”

[Thatʼs not really what Iʼm worrying about.] – Reas answered in his mind.

The most worrying thing was if this guy turned into one of those people who instantly liked Astrid in that way the moment they saw him. If that were to happen, it would be too troublesome. Especially since he was indeed starting to think of the other as a friend.

He was about to reject Ash when a voice suddenly spoke beside their table.

”Sorry, Ash, you canʼt go and meet his brother.”

Both raised their head and saw Hildred smiling down at them.

”Why?” Ash asked, not even minding the otherʼs sudden appearance.

”Have you forgotten? Youʼre going to meet Lele,” Hildred said referring to Leland – Ashʼs older brother.

Ash pouted. ”Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that.”

Hildred looked at the kidʼs disappointed expression and almost wanted to say; ʼYou should be thankful I reminded you.. If Wulf found out that you met Astrid before he could, heʼd definitely torture you under the guise of training.ʼ