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Sylvie can guarantee that she won't intentionally harm innocent people, but she can't guarantee that others won't attack her... She still needs to be basically vigilant.

Unlike Columbia, who seemed completely unconcerned about the possibility of it being a trap... or perhaps, given her strength, she wasn't worried about any attack at all?

Sylvie initially thought there was a problem with this, but looking at Claudia and Euryth's expressions, something seemed off.

"Well... if I had to say, it's still a problem with Sándorne."

Claudia was also a little embarrassed. The Star Guide Hall had a very strong academic atmosphere, and it was impossible for a student to spend more than a month in the laboratory like in Alcantara.

But Sandone is different. Although she is also a student, she has the privilege of not having to attend classes at the academy.

After all, his research ability was astonishing, and Sandone had already mastered the knowledge taught in class. He could get full marks even without attending classes. Therefore, in order not to affect the development of Sandone's talent, the conglomerate behind him granted Sandone this privilege.

"Oh, I see!"

Even Yulis didn't know this information. She was wondering why Sandone hadn't been to school for so long without any problems. She thought it was a special approval from within the academy, but she didn't expect it to be the corporation.

However, when Claudia looked at Columbia, she found that Columbia's face showed no surprise at all, as if she had known about it all along.

Is it just an illusion?

Or is it that Quinnville's intelligence network is so excellent?

“I understand… Sandone has always been like this. She often stays in the lab all by herself and doesn’t come out. I have to sing to her to get her out.”

The past of Sandogne?

The person most interested in these things was neither Claudia nor Sylvie, but the woman who considered herself a friend of Sandoni, Euryth.

What was Sandoni like before?

"Hmm... like doing research? If he comes across something that interests him, Sandonne can stay in the lab for a long time without coming out."

"..."

That guy has always been like this; old habits die hard!

But for researchers, this lifestyle is probably the normal one, right? After all, look at the students at Allecante, which one of them doesn't have the ability to spend a month in the lab?

Soon, the four of them left the cold night streets and entered a huge building.

This is clearly the location of the Sandoni Laboratory. Normally, it would be impossible for someone from another college to come here, let alone someone from the first or second tier of the faculties.

That's right, the first and second of the twelve members of the original page of Quenville are here now. If there are any unspeakable secrets in Sandone's laboratory, they will probably be known to the outside world in no time.

but…

For some reason, Claudia was very curious about the relationship between Sandoni and Columbia, which is why she created an opportunity for the two to meet.

Claudia even brought Yulis along!

After all, Yulis is now a good friend of Sandone's. What kind of chemical reaction would occur if these people were brought together?

Claudia was very curious!

So she turned around and looked at Sylvie and Columbia, especially Columbia…

"This is Miss Sandone's laboratory. Please, Miss Hippercelenia!"

"Ok!"

The girl, with her eyes tightly closed, stood before the cold door, placed her small hand on it, and sensed everything inside.

She didn't rush to ring the doorbell. Instead, under the gaze of the three people behind her, she cleared her throat, preparing to sing that familiar lullaby...

"Domika~ Pull the cloth..."

"Oh, goo lu bula~ mea."

Although this song has never been released to the public, Columbia would hum it softly whenever she had free time. Some lucky students of Quinnville also recorded Columbia singing it online, which is why Claudia and Eurythm were able to find it.

But for Sylvie, it was a completely different story. After all, she was one of the first people in this world to hear this song, and naturally knew how much emotion Columbia had poured into it…

Sleep well, my little pigeon.

"So this song was originally about Sandorne?"

For some reason, Sylvie suddenly felt a pang of disappointment, even though she had completely misunderstood...

Meanwhile, Yulis on the other side stared wide-eyed.

She considered herself a friend of Sandoni, but when she felt the emotions in Columbia's singing, she unconsciously clenched her teeth and even her hands, seemingly lost in thought.

Unexpectedly, in just a few seconds, two women were on the verge of breaking down. Columbia is really amazing... Claudia exclaimed.

However, the most important thing now is no longer the two women beside him, but Sandonne's laboratory!

So, what was Sandoni's attitude?

The singing continued to echo outside the laboratory. Logically, it shouldn't have been able to reach inside, after all, it was a laboratory!

To ensure that the contents inside wouldn't leak out, soundproofing was deliberately implemented, but Claudia had a feeling...

Columbia's voice seemed to penetrate that wall, pierce people's brains, and strike their souls!

It seems there's no way to escape Columbia's singing...

Soon, a reaction occurred in the laboratory.

Bang!

A few seconds after the singing began, Claudia heard, perhaps mistakenly, the sound of something breaking inside the laboratory…

Then came a series of heavy footsteps, and Sandone's angry voice, which could be heard even through the cold door.

"Columbia!"

"What are you thinking of doing so late at night?"

Before the door even opened, Claudia could already imagine Sandoni's anger, but what Columbia beside her was even more astonishing, her words almost making Claudia lose her composure.

I miss you, Sandonna…

PS:

Posting this chapter at this time...

Columbia!

Columbia & Sandoni/Academic City: Chapter 29 Why did it turn out like this?

When that cold door opened, what came into view was Sandone, a brown-haired girl who looked as breathless as Hakimi.

At this moment, Sandone completely lost her usual ladylike demeanor and let loose, glaring angrily at the guy who had interrupted her research...

"Columbia, what are you doing?"

"I'm working diligently to create new Blazing Armor for Pronia in preparation for the upcoming Star Martial Festival..."

"But what about you? Why are you still the same as before, suddenly coming over to sing late at night?"

"If I lose at the Wanglong Star Martial Arts Festival, can you take responsibility for that?"

Leaving aside Columbia, even just the three people standing behind her—Sylvie, Eurythm, and Claudia—could clearly feel Sandonne's anger.

Obviously, being suddenly interrupted during research is absolutely intolerable for a researcher!

Even Yulis, who was closest to Sandonne at Seidokan Academy, didn't know what to do to calm Sandonne down at this moment.

But Columbia did it with just one sentence... or even just a few words!

"I miss you, Sandonna..."

Looking at the girl who was about her height, Columbia lightly stepped forward and appeared in front of Sandone in the blink of an eye, then hugged the hissing kitten into her arms...

"Well!"

At that moment, the anger on Sandone's face vanished almost visibly, replaced by a very obvious blush, almost the same color as Yulis's pink hair...

Huh? Why did I mention Julis?

Oh, right. Julis is standing behind them watching right now, but her eyes are very strange, as if to say… "Even though I wasn't here first, why did things turn out like this?"

“I’ve been thinking about you ever since we parted that day, Sandoni.”

"..."

Faced with Columbia's embrace, Sandonne was momentarily stunned, and even the expression on her face softened.

However, her expression changed drastically when she saw the three onlookers behind Columbia with subtle expressions.

If it were just him and Columbia here, Sandone would naturally be more frank. But with outsiders around, it's a different story. As a legend of Seidokan Academy, Sandone must maintain his dignity, even though most people don't seem to have it…

"Okay, okay, stop talking, it's so cheesy!"

"Also, there are a lot of uncertainties outside the lab. What if they stick to me?"

Without any hesitation, Sandoni pushed Columbia away, even deliberately showing a disgusted expression and patting off non-existent dust from his body.

"Sandonne...don't you like me anymore?"

When suddenly pushed away, Columbia's movements stiffened for a moment, but she quickly recovered and even her tone became dejected.

"Huh? How is that possible?"

"And when did I ever say I liked you? Don't flatter yourself, Columbia!"

The next moment, Sylvie's expression changed, or rather... she finally couldn't hold back anymore.

Sylvie had been holding back ever since Columbia and Sandone met. Even when the young girl hugged the brown-haired girl, Sylvie still held back, until Columbia was pushed away violently...

With Sylvie's discerning eye, she could naturally see what kind of girl Sandone was—she was just not frank!

Like her younger colleagues, she was quite cute in some ways, and Sylvie would often tease them.

However, when the object of her attention became Columbia, Sylvie began to worry. She could tell that Columbia's emotions were genuine; she was truly distraught!

Ultimately, it was because Columbia was too naive; she could only grasp the surface meaning of many of his words and completely failed to understand their deeper implications.

While at Quinvue Children's Academy, Columbia caused quite a few troubles, though none of them were major and were all resolved by her manager, Pedra.

But it's unlikely that there will ever be another person like Columbia in the world!

Moreover, Sylvie had never been this anxious before…

Sandone clearly didn't mean that; she was just shy and couldn't let go of her pride, but Columbia didn't understand!

And ultimately, wasn't it she who came up with the idea to bring Columbia here? Why did it turn out like this?

One person is unwilling to accept this, and the other is anxious and impatient. Is this feasible?

As a result, an eerie atmosphere descended upon the scene.

Columbia and Sandoni were supposedly "arguing" at the lab door, but anyone with a little emotional intelligence could tell that... what they were doing was more like flirting than arguing.

"Don't overthink it, Columbia."

"We've only had a few brief exchanges. Whether we can be considered friends is another matter, let alone friends?"

"Don't even think that I'll be like your fans, screaming at the top of my lungs just from listening to one song, or sending you money like an idiot..."

"I admit your song is really good, but you want money from me? I can tell you with absolute certainty, don't even think about getting a single penny!"

Sandoni's attitude was unusually firm, and he was not swayed at all by the expression on Columbia's face.

"But Sandone, didn't you already give me the money?"

"The past is the past, and the present is the present. When you were in the slums, of course I would give you some things, but what about now? Now that you've become Quenville's songstress, you'll conquer the world with your voice!"

"No, that's not what I meant..."

Columbia shook her head, then posted screenshots of her live stream, especially of the person named "Lady and Guardian Knight".

Although Columbia has reduced the frequency of her live streams, this "Lady" has always been Columbia's number one fan, even surpassing Sylvie.

"Sandonie, this is you, isn't it?"

"Besides you, I can't think of anyone else who could have chosen this name..."

"Thank you so much, Sandone!"

She was simply stating the facts, and Colombia's expression was nothing but a smile.

But Sandonne felt as if she had lost something, and as if an unseen hand was cruelly ravaging her cheeks…