After the battle with Maizen, Ma Yuseong had taken the initiative to get closer to Yuseol

Before, he had always kept a certain distance, no matter how much he cared about Seol. But now... everything was completely different. Ma Yuseong stuck to Seol almost as if it was a given. He didn't need a good reason to appear by Seol's side anymore - or rather, he always had a reason, whether it was reasonable or not was another matter

Yuseol went to breakfast? He went with

Yuseol to the library to read? He asked to follow

Yuseol to the dormitory or to the academy? He was always there

Yuseol was simply walking around the academy? Ma Yuseong had been standing there for a long time, looking at him with sparkling eyes as if he was waiting for Seol to come find him first

And today was the same. Yuseol walked out of the dormitory, preparing to go to alchemy class, when Ma Yuseong naturally joined in, walking alongside him as if they had made an appointment.

Seol glanced at him, raising his eyebrows "Where are you going? Why are you following me?"

Ma Yuseong calmly replied "Come with you."

Seol frowned, not hesitating to retort, "You don't study alchemy. Why are you following me?"

"I want to observe and learn more." He replied calmly, without any hesitation.

Yuseol stopped, turned to look straight at him "You're a combat mage, not an alchemist. You're not allowed to come to my class to study." Strangely, the game didn't mention Ma Yuseong's interest in alchemy.

For anyone else, this question would have made them confused. But Ma Yuseong simply smiled faintly, responding in a gentle yet meaningful tone:

"I came to pick you up"

"..........." Seol blinked. For a moment, he really didn't know how to react

Pick you up? He didn't ask him to do so

This reason was clearly extremely forced, but Ma Yuseong spoke naturally as if it was inevitable

"No need. I can go by myself" Seol said, trying to end the topic here. But Ma Yuseong still calmly walked beside him, with no intention of turning around and leaving

"I don't mind waiting for you" He said softly "After class, just go straight to the door, I'll wait there, okay Yuseol" He dragged out Yuseol's name at the end. His tone was pleading but sounded more like a spoiled girlfriend

"You're really stubborn" Yuseol sighed helplessly

Ma Yuseong just smiled. A triumphant smile on his lips

After class ended, Yuseol walked out of the room, intending to go straight to the dormitory. As for Ma Yuseong? Probably somewhere else. He didn't think Ma Yuseong would be waiting for him. But as soon as he left the classroom door, he saw a familiar figure leaning against the classroom door - it was Ma Yuseong

He stood there with a leisurely appearance, his uniform fluttering slightly in the gentle breeze. His wine-red eyes calmly scanned the surroundings but lit up when he saw Seol. He smiled gently, as if this was a matter of course. Ma Yuseong was indeed waiting for him as promised. And as expected, Ma Yuseong's appearance immediately attracted the attention of everyone around, especially the female students. Whispers rang out endlessly

"Ah! It's Ma Yuseong!"

"Who is he waiting for? Could it be me?"

"Don't even dream, didn't you see who he was looking at?"

Under those curious and jealous gazes, Yuseol sighed softly. If he was waiting for me, then it wouldn't be a problem if we went together. He thought so and walked to Ma Yuseong's side, nodding slightly as a greeting

"Have you been waiting out here for a long time?"

Ma Yuseong tilted his head to look at him, his eyes filled with laughter "Not too long. But if you were any later, I might have to go into the classroom to drag you out"

Seol laughed "You're really free"

"I have time to wait for you" Ma Yuseong shrugged, his tone a bit teasing but still carrying his characteristic gentleness

Yuseol didn't respond, just silently walked beside him. Although he didn't want to attract the attention of the students, but they had gone to the trouble of waiting for him, it would be quite awkward if he didn't respond

The next alchemy class

Yuseol had just entered the classroom when he felt that something was... a little off. Because right next to him, Ma Yuseong was still walking like the day before. But there was a huge difference - he was no longer waiting outside the gate. He went straight into the classroom.

"Wait a minute." Seol stopped, turning to look at Ma Yuseong with a puzzled look. "Why are you here?"

Ma Yuseong smiled mysteriously. "Don't you see? I've already signed up for alchemy."

"...Huh?"

Yuseol couldn't believe his ears. Ma Yuseong was indeed a genius, but he was mainly in the field of combat, never interested in alchemy, the person who had said that he had no interest in such subjects - had actively signed up for this class?

"Why?" Seol narrowed his eyes in doubt.

"New improvisation." Ma Yuseong

Seol didn't know how to respond for a moment. He didn't care anymore, pretending that nothing happened. Seol quickly found an empty seat to sit down, intending to study seriously like usual. But as soon as he pulled out his chair, a figure gently sat down next to him, completely natural as if it was obvious - it was the ghost Ma Yuseong. Seol paused for a moment

"...What are you doing?"

Ma Yuseong shrugged, his eyes filled with innocence

"I'm studying"

"I can sit anywhere, why do you have to sit next to me?"

"Because I don't know anyone here. Aiselle is a woman, men and women are not allowed to touch each other, sitting next to her is uncomfortable" Ma Yuseong replied very calmly, but his tone carried a smile

Yuseol had no way to refute. This alchemy class was mostly students who specialized in research, while Ma Yuseong was more inclined towards combat. He really didn't know anyone besides him and Aiselle. But the men and women sat together, Ma Yuseong was not as close to Aiselle as he was to him, sitting together would definitely cause awkwardness for both of them

"...It's up to you" Seol shook his head, sighing and accepting his fate

But what Yuseol feared the most happened, Ma Yuseong sitting next to him quickly attracted the attention of the whole class. Many students secretly observed them, especially the female students. Whispers and gossips rang out everywhere

"Oh my god, is that Ma Yuseong? Does he like to study alchemy?"

"Why is he here?"

"Do you even need to ask? It's obviously because of Baek Yuseol!"

"Wait... The two of them are sitting at the same table!???"

And Yuseol felt another suspicious gaze staring at him - the female lead Flame

She frowned, her eyes looking from Seol to Ma Yuseong with extreme confusion

"Wait..." She muttered, then rested her chin on her hand, falling into a state of contemplation

Ma Yuseong? In the alchemy class? That's not right. In the original, he was never interested in alchemy

Flame glanced at Seol, then looked at Ma Yuseong. He didn't look reluctant at all, and even seemed quite happy to be sitting next to Yuseol

Strange. Very strange

7749 crazy hypotheses immediately popped into Flame's head

Could it be that Baek Yuseol was carrying out a plan to gather allies by befriending Ma Yuseong? Impossible! In the original, Ma Yuseong was not someone who could be manipulated so easily... but...

Flame looked at Yuseol suspiciously

Wait, Baek Yuseol was a regressor! Could it be that he had planned everything all along? Could it be that pulling Ma Yuseong to his side was part of his plan?

The more Flame thought about it, the more it seemed reasonable, the more it smelled of drama. But even though she was filled with doubts, she decided to let it go, at least temporarily. Since Yuseol was a regressor, he definitely had his own plans

While Flame was still delving into the far-fetched hypotheses in her head, a cheerful voice rang out beside Ma Yuseong and Yuseol

"You two have gotten closer, huh?"

Yuseol and Ma Yuseong turned at the same time - it was Aiselle. She was sitting at the table next to them, her eyes shining as if she had just discovered something interesting. Before Seol could react, Aiselle happily continued.

"Ma Yuseong also signed up for alchemy? I didn't expect that."

Aiselle was usually thoughtful, but in this case, she didn't think much.

Anyway, to Aiselle, Ma Yuseong was always an unpredictable person. He always had his own reasons for doing things, but this time... she didn't feel anything suspicious.

It was probably because Ma Yuseong liked Seol and wanted to study together.

Unlike Flame, who sat there making 7749 wild hypotheses. She was simply happy that her two friends were getting closer.

Ma Yuseong looked at Aiselle for a moment, then smiled faintly "Um, I'm a little surprised too."

Seol: What's surprising? You signed up yourself!?

Flame: Okay, okay, I clearly see something suspicious!

Aiselle: Oh, closer friends are a good thing, right?