Wizard World Irregular-Chapter 987: The Beginning Of The End [Part 4]

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"Well, I know a few things here and there," Ethan said. "Don't worry. Just know that you will have lots of fun in Brynhildr Academy."

Nicole nodded. "Mr. Ghost, I want to make everyone know that I'm very strong. Is there a way for me to do that?"

"Of course, there is a way," Ethan replied. "You see, every year, Brynhildr Academy will hold an Initiation Ceremony for the First Years. I just happen to know what kind of challenge they will have this year."

"... But how?"

"Don't sweat the small stuff. Do you want to be popular or not? If you don't become popular, no guys will like you."

"Mr. Ghost, I think the only guys I like are dead guys."

"... What a coincidence! The challenge for this year is about dead people. Zombies, to be precise. Now, I will tell you what to do so you can deal with them easily."

Ethan then began to tell Nicole that the zombies reacted to anyone who used magic. So, she should refrain from using magic and only use her rapier in order to deal with them.

Lastly, he made sure to tell her that if she wanted everyone to know how strong she was, she should defeat the boss in less than ten seconds as soon as she entered the Boss Room.

"No magic and kill the Boss in less than ten seconds." Nicole nodded. "Got it."

"Good. With this, your popularity is secured."

"Mr. Ghost, do you think I will fall in love with someone in the academy?"

Ethan frowned because his best friend never mentioned anything about having a lover in the academy.

Also, if she did have one, news would definitely spread like wildfire. Nicole might not be as popular as Lily, but she was still hailed as the strongest First Year, so many looked up to her.

"I don't know," Ethan answered. "But regardless of what happens, you should start as friends first. If there are guys who try to kiss you or ask you to do things that you don't want to, feel free to break their hands."

"Won't I be breaking the academy rules if I did that?"

"Not breaking their hands is breaking the academy's rules. Also, don't worry. The Professor in the Infirmary is very competent. A few broken bones will be fixed in less than an hour."

Nicole laughed, as she leaned back on Mr. Ghost's chest to look up at the starry skies.

If possible, she wanted time to stop for a moment so that she could spend more time with the person who had always been with her.

"Mr. Ghost, come find me, okay?" Nicole said in a serious tone. "Promise me."

"I promise," Ethan replied. "I'll find you."

A sigh escaped Nicole's lips before she closed her eyes in bliss.

Although this fairy tale of hers would end by sunrise tomorrow, she still wanted to dream an impossible dream.

Ethan, who had no idea what Nicole was thinking, slowly opened his eyes.

The flickering candlelight in the darkness was only two meters away from him.

And now that he was this close to it, he realized that the flickering light that could go out at any moment was actually coming from Nicole's chest.

She was lying on what seemed to be an altar in that pitch black darkness. Perhaps, she was waiting for someone.

Waiting for him.

Ethan tried to approach her, but the same thing happened.

He still couldn't reach her. But, he was no longer worried.

The young man understood that what he needed to do in that other reality was still not finished.

He had a feeling that after he was done with that, the next time he opened his eyes, he would be right in front of her.

Ethan took a breath before closing his eyes once more.

This time, he found himself walking with Nicole through the train station, holding her hand.

Ethan felt nostalgic after seeing this scene. In fact, he even saw Alice hurrying off in the distance, then a familiar incident occurred.

'She's the one at fault,' Ethan thought as he looked at the scene where the two of them bumped into each other.

He ignored the fact that the young and naive Ethan wasn't spacing out when he bumped into Alice.

Of course, Nicole, who kept her eyes on what was right in front of her, didn't see this scene. Perhaps, it was also for the best.

When they finally arrived at the platform, where the Brynhildr Express was located, Nicole didn't board it right away.

She simply stood there and looked at it.

"What's wrong?" Ethan asked. "Feeling nervous?"

"No," Nicole replied. "I'm just wondering if there is a magic that can stop time. That way, I will not lose another person that is important in my life."

"You're not going to lose me," Ethan replied before he could even stop himself. "Didn't I promise you? We will definitely meet again."

"... I know you promised me, but I can't help it," Nicole said softly before glancing at the ghost beside her. "Do you not notice? You're starting to disappear."

Ethan, who hadn't been paying close attention to himself, looked at his hand and saw that there were golden particles of light rising up in the air around his body.

"Don't worry about this," Ethan said in a teasing tone. "This just means that the Old Me has already done his part. The Me that you will meet in the future will be different."

"Really?"

"Really."

"Will you have a face by then?"

"I will."

"Is it handsome?"

"Just average."

"Liar."

Nicole pouted, which made Ethan chuckle.

"Mister Ghost, please keep your promise," Nicole said, almost in a pleading tone. "Come and

find me before I also become a ghost like you. Well, maybe that wouldn't be so bad after all.

We can be ghosts together."

"Silly girl, that won't happen," Ethan lightly patted her head. "I will come find you. I

promise."

"Mmm. Mr. Ghost keeps his promises."

"Right."

The whistle of the train blew, informing everyone that those who still hadn't boarded the

train should board now, or they would be left behind.

"Mr. Ghost, I want to whisper something to you," Nicole said.

Ethan then moved his ear close to her so that she could whisper whatever she wanted to say to

him.

But instead of saying anything, he only felt a pair of soft lips press against his cheek.

"I changed my mind," Nicole said before backing away. "I'll tell you the next time we meet. If

you don't keep your promise, you won't get to hear what I wanted to say."

Ethan stood there, holding his cheek, as he watched the young lady board the train.

However, just as she was about to enter it, she waved at him one last time.

The young man waved back.

Ethan remained on the platform until the Brynhildr Express finally left the station.

Not long after, the reality around him crumbled.

This time, he was standing right beside the Altar, face to face with the young lady who had

been waiting for him.

Waiting for him to fulfill the promise that he had given her, which almost felt like a lifetime

ago.