Because of Jewell's warning about the enemy, Mia and others weren't able to enjoy it when they went out for a city tour during the evening.
All of them except for Azzy were cautious about their surroundings even though two peak-rank-6 bodyguards were with them, all the time.
Claire couldn't help but glance left and right from time to time to see anyone is following them to ambush.
She doesn't know why she got the feeling that someone is following them but no matter how she tries to find them, Claire found the passersby were busy with their own business.
Even during the dinner, their hearts weren't at peace. Only Azzy enjoyed the delicacies and ate his full.
They returned to Mia's home by 10 o'clock.
Although they said to Wesley that everything is alright, the latter realized the situation as he saw everyone had this look of nervousness on their faces.
Only Azzy seemed to be as emotionless as ever.
"For now, go and sleep tight. There's going to be an important guest tomorrow. You need to meet him." Wesley said with a smile.
Everyone glanced at each other and left for the upstairs.
After having a nice shower, Azzy slept peacefully.
It was around 3 o'clock. Everyone in the city is sleeping except for night security guards. They too aren't that active right now.
Azzy was also having a pleasant sleep even though it's a new place. However, Claire and Gideon weren't able to sleep properly, albeit for different reasons.
While Gideon couldn't sleep because it is a new place, Claire, on the other hand, was worrying about the situation.
After mulling over the matter for several hours, she finally woke up.
Ignoring the big-breasted loli who was peacefully sleeping, Claire slowly got out of the bed and left the room to visit the guest room where the boys were sleeping.
*Click*
Gideon, who was rolling on the bed from left to right, heard the sound of the doorknob and quickly got up to see the door was opened.
He found someone entered the room.
In the darkness, he didn't see the person. So, he quickly switched on the bed lamp.
"Claire, you?" Gideon was taken aback.
As his voice was a bit too loud, Claire, who was also surprised that Gideon is still awake, put her finger on the lips. "Shh~"
"What's going on? Why are you here?" Gideon asked in a hushed tone. Even though he knew that she likes Azzy, he doesn't think this is appropriate behavior.
Claire slowly closed the door and switched on the light, "Gideon, we are leaving the city, right away."
"Eh? We are…"
"Why are you shouting? Do you want to announce it publicly or something?" After scolding Claire, she slowly walked towards Azzy to wake him up.
As she was only two feet away from sleeping Azzy, she stared at Azzy's sleeping face and went into a trance for a moment, "Azrael is so cute when he's sleeping."
A sudden naughty thought appeared in her head and she covered her blushed cheeks and shook her head.
"Hey, stop daydreaming and wake him up." Gideon's voice brought her to reality and she woke him up.
At first, Azzy thought he was dreaming of her but then, as she shook him vigorously for a few seconds, he woke up abruptly and asked her what's going on.
Claire then expressed her worries and requested that they will return to the academy by the first train at 4 o'clock.
It greatly surprised Azzy that she planned to leave Snivy and Mia here without telling them.
"Then, what about Mia and Snivy? Surely, they will be shocked to see us disappeared. And it might also disappoint her parents."
When Azzy asked about them, Claire simply told him that she can inform them later and she also expressed that she didn't feel even this house is safe for him because of the relations between the Leveret family and the royal family.
"C'mon. Mia's grandfather is the one who informed us about the threat. If they have such thoughts, why would they bother to tell us?" Gideon tried to clear her misunderstandings. After all, it's her best friend's family. He felt it is wrong for her to accuse them like that.
Claire paid no heed to Gideon's explanation. She was just worried that the Leveret family might hand over Azzy after gaining his trust. She could trust her friend with her life but she couldn't trust her friend's family where there's a politician and guy who is the father-in-law of the king.
Looking at Azzy whose expression is hard to read, Claire pulled out her final trump card.
She said that she won't be able to face Affea if anything happens to Azzy as she took the responsibility.
"But Claire…" Gideon doesn't seem convinced. He wondered whether Claire's IQ became lower because of love.
As he was about to convince her how she was thinking too much, Azzy stopped him and looked at Claire, "pack your bags. The two of us are leaving and Gideon will stay here."
"Eh? I will stay here?" Gideon was now even more surprised by Azzy's decision.
Azzy explained to him that if there's really an ambush on the outside, then, it will be hard for him to protect the two of them.
Moreover, Claire could fly and a mere flying card won't be able to catch her if she decides to escape. He also suspects that she was of life attribute with extraordinary healing power. So, Azzy was the least worried about her safety. Worst comes to worst, he will stop the time and then, reverse it.
Gideon got a little bit disappointed that he was indirectly told that he was too weak and will only get in the way. However, since he was also aware of the fact, Gideon could only agree in reluctance.
Both of them then escaped the building through the window in the guest room.
After jumping over the wall, both of them were out of the mansion without alerting anyone or so they thought.
However, a girl with a sniper who was sitting on the rooftop found them and mumbled, "They looked like a couple who are eloping together. But, where are they going secretly without any guards? Anyway, I must do my job…"
Stretching her legs, she leaped over the fence from the top of the roof and landed on the ground without making any noise.
Soon as the couple hit the streets, the girl followed from behind. Like a chameleon, she blended herself in the darkness. Even if one stands before her, one wouldn't be able to find her with visible eye unless they were of an advanced ream (rank-7 and above).
Azzy appeared to be calm with his Aura sensing activated within a 3 km radius. However, there were no suspicious activities. He also couldn't find the presence of the hidden guardian.
"Shh~" Claire suddenly pulled Azzy's hand as she found a police car on a patrol.
"Are we thieves or what?" Azzy couldn't help but comment in a normal voice. As the street is silent, his voice could be said that it was loud.
"Shh~" His mouth was suddenly closed by her hand. She then whispered, "You don't know the influence of the royal family. We can't trust the police."
Azzy and Claire's eyes met and the latter stared at him for a few seconds until he takes out her hand from the top of his mouth, "now, let's go?"
"Ah, yes…" Claire cleared her throat and proceeded to walk. She was embarrassed about her behavior even during a serious situation like this. Azzy followed from behind.
By successfully evading the patrolling police while forgetting about surveillance cameras, both of them managed to reach the railway station with several civilians who were probably waiting for the arrival of the first train.
Upon seeing the two of them, the booking clerk seemed to be surprised at first, but then, controlling her expression, she asked their destination.
"Aclein city, two tickets please." Claire handed her a transportation card.
Handing them the tickets and the card, the booking clerk spoke, "the train will arrive at the ninth platform."
"Thank you."
Claire and Azzy made their way to the designated platform.
As they disappeared from her view, the clerk hurriedly took out her mobile phone and dialed a number.
"Hello?"
On the other side, a person with an aged voice picked up the call.
"Hello Ma'am, this is Sarah."
"Sarah? Do you even know what time it is?" Her supervisor seemed to be irritated that her sleep has been disturbed. "I hope that it is an emergency or else…"
Before her words finished, the booking clerk spoke, "earlier in the afternoon, you gave us a photo. I saw him with a girl here."
"What!"
Meanwhile, Azzy and Claire reached the platform. There was still half an hour till the train arrives. So, they waited in silence.
They didn't talk for like 10-15 minutes before Azzy opened his mouth after hesitating for so long. "Say, Claire. I want to ask about something."
"What is it?" She looked at him.
Taking a deep breath, he spoke, "do you li…"
*Honk*
The sound of the train disturbed their conversation. "Oh! It's here. I guess we're lucky."
Claire stood on her feet with a smile on her face as they will finally leave the place.
Azzy was a little bit taken aback to see the train. It appeared to be a steam locomotive from the tenth epoch.
<strong>Ten minutes later;</strong>
Claire and Azzy looked around. There were priests on the front and some mysterious experts on the back. Gulping her saliva, Claire solely spoke, "I messed it up, right?"
Azzy nodded in response.
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