Magic Academy's Bastard Instructor

Chapter 92: Demonic Tongue [3]

Chapter 92: Demonic Tongue [3]

By midnight, Vanitas arrived at the magitrain station, ready to head back. Or rather, to the university tower.

His office was his temporary home for now.

"Platform five. The next train leaves in twenty minutes."

"Thanks." 

Vanitas took the ticket and turned away, making his way through the station.

As he walked, his eyes scanned the crowd. Travelers hurried about, some dragging luggage, others chatting quietly. 

He paid little attention until something familiar caught his eye.

"....?"

A head of snow-white hair.

It was Margaret, who was sitting alone on one of the benches, seemingly waiting for something—or someone.

There was no mistake. It was her. Dressed in a simple yet elegant outfit, she sat with her legs crossed as she rested her hands on her lap.

Vanitas walked to a vending machine, bought a drink, and approached her from behind. 

Without a word, he pressed the cold can against her cheek.

"Hieeek—!" Margaret flinched, jerking away from the cold, then turned to glare. "Who—"

Seeing Vanitas, she blinked in surprise.

"....Vanitas?" she said, hesitating before taking the drink from him.

"Hey." Vanitas sat down beside her.

Margaret glanced at him as if hesitating before speaking. "You're back…. Are you okay now? Should you even be up and walking?"

"I'm fine," Vanitas replied. "The doctor wouldn't have let me leave if I wasn't."

"Ah, I see."

An awkward silence followed. Margaret looked like she wanted to ask something, but stayed quiet.

Vanitas broke the silence moments after.

"It's Platform Five," Vanitas said, holding up his ticket.

Margaret blinked. "Yes? Why are you telling me? I didn't ask."

Vanitas said nothing, opening his drink and leaning back on the bench.

Margaret stared at him for a moment before standing up. "....I'll be right back."

Vanitas watched her walk off without a word. Moments later, she returned and sat back next him, acting like she hadn't just bought a ticket.

"I was in the bathroom."

"....Right."