Code Enigma

Chapter 2

Meigi opened his eyes to the sight of a familiar ceiling, his gaze becoming teary as he raised his arms, his hands catching his attention. He stared at his hands in disbelief, his heart pounding. Confused, he brushed away the tears.

"Why am I crying?" Meigi mumbled to himself.

The door swung open, and a voice he knew well echoed in the room.

"Wake up, sleepy bastard," the voice called out, its familiarity soothing.

"We'll be late for today's combat training if you stay there," the voice continued.

"Kei?" Meigi uttered, his eyes darting towards the source of the voice.

"Who else would I be? Hello?" Kei retorted, her tone laced with a mixture of annoyance and amusement.

Without hesitation, Meigi rose from the bed and moved toward the door. It was as if his body had a mind of its own. As he reached Kei, he wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug, tears streaming down his face.

"Huh...?" he managed to say, his voice choked with emotion.

"Huh, my ass????" Kei responded, her fist poised for a punch.

"Pervert!" she exclaimed as her punch landed squarely on Meigi's face with a resounding thud that seemed to shake the room.

Kei's blow sent Meigi hurtling backward, crashing into the wall with a force that made it sound as though an explosion had occurred.

"Hey, are you okay?" Kei asked with genuine concern, rushing to his side.

"Yes, I'm fine now and awake," Meigi replied, rubbing his head.

"Thanks to you," he added, offering her a grateful smile.

"Well, it's your fault!" Kei retorted, her annoyance still palpable.

"You're being weird," she muttered under her breath.

"I actually don't know. I must have dreamed of something, but I forgot," Meigi explained.

Footsteps approached from outside the room, and a voice in a high tone pierced the air.

"Um, I hear some noise in here," the voice observed.

Both Meigi and Kei turned their attention toward the door, where Professor Teressa stood.

Professor Teresa Hetre is an esteemed faculty member at West Magic Academy. She is an elderly woman with gray hair and a tall stature.

"Um... Sorry, Professor," Kei responded, her tone respectful.

"It was Meigi's fault," she added quickly.

"Huh? My..." Meigi began, only to be silenced by a sharp pinch from Kei.

"Your fault, RIGHT?" Kei hissed, giving him a pointed look.

"Ah... Yes, Professor Teressa, it is my fault," Meigi admitted, looking contrite.

"Hmmm. Just because you're the best in your classes doesn't mean you can do whatever you want," Professor Teressa scolded.

"You should prepare now; your combat class with Mr. Jade will begin soon," she instructed.

"Yes, ma'am," both Kei and Meigi replied in unison.

A little while later in the hall...

"It's your final combat training session here at West Magic Academy," Professor Jade announced.