I Refused To Be Reincarnated

After leaving the boys with the other summoned, Adam stepped to a... skyscraper. Instead of rebuilding Shepard's sleek, obsidian tower, they revised the architecture entirely, making the structure sturdier with the earthling's knowledge. Together, they also paid close attention to mana conductivity, enhancing the Manacore Heartgem's effects on the college's grounds.

The structure wasn't only more resilient but also gave the college a futuristic style, with pulsing engraving lining the walls and thick pipes burrowing into the soil.

The moment he stepped inside, his jaws dropped at the incredible interior.

'Why is there a bar? A pool, too? Where is the research lab and library?!'

Before he could understand what his eyes fed him, a cheerful voice resounded behind him.

"Welcome, student! I'm Alina. How can I help you today?"

"..."

An awkward silence lingered as he turned slowly. A second later, he saw Alina's bright smile, glistening hair tied in a bun and healthy skin. Then, the elegant glasses perched on her delicate nose and the intricately embroidered mage robe wrapping her slender body.

"Oh. Welcome back, Adam!"

Recognising him, she rushed to hug him before scrunching her nose.

"So much dust! Give me your clothes. I'll clean them later," she said, pulling back and eying his greyed red coat with a playful smile.

"No! I mean, what are you doing? No, no... What the heck is happening here?"

Shocked by everything, his thoughts swirled into a confused mess. How could the interior change so much in a short month? And what was she doing playing receptionist here?

"Mhh. Come, sit by the pool. We'll talk under those beach umbrellas."

Dragging him by the hand, she dipped her feet into the sparkling water.

"With so many homeless summoned, Shepard decided to change his three-storey mage tower into something more lively. Since he accepted them as disciples, they built rooms to house everyone and facilities to make life more enjoyable. He even prepared one for you on the last floor! With this first success, he plans to build a few shorter buildings to welcome more summoned and students next year."

After a quick breath, she nodded in pride and continued.

"Since I have nothing to do, I offered to take care of everyone. Those smart kids are so kind, they even respectfully call me Miss Receptionist!"

"What the..."

He facepalmed at Alina's joy for her new bizarre job. He didn't know what it entailed. But what he knew was that with a single word, he and Julius would give her enough gold to live like a noble. So why was she working?Nôv(el)B\\jnn

"Mom, do you need money? Let me sell a few things, and I'll buy you a mansion bigger than the Riverwood manor."

She smiled mischievously in response.

"Julius said the same thing. But what am I going to do all alone in a big house? I prefer to work and interact with others."

As her words lingered, her lips quivered for a moment, making him wonder if something weighed on her mind.

He opened his mouth to ask, but she beat him by a split second. Her voice cracking with emotion, she spoke.

"Julius told me you awakened the day of the baby's inspection." She rose to her feet, moved behind her receptionist counter a few meters away, and retrieved something before her voice resounded again.

"It's nothing much, but happy birthday!" She exclaimed, handing him a large black hat. The red ribbon circling it matched his coat, making it a perfect addition to his attire.

Yet, the thing making his soul shiver inside the puppet was the nice attention more than the gift.

With trembling hands and lowering his face to mask his deep emotions, he took and wore it on his head.

"Thank you. I like your gift," he mumbled, surprise and happiness mixing with a hint of distress.

He wanted to cry as a warm sensation spread around his soul but felt it would ruin the moment. Worse, he had no idea about how to react in another manner.

Noticing his uncomfortable grimace, Alina rapidly switched the subject before the awkward silence lingered and made them both feel bad.

"I think Shepard has been looking for you. Meet him before he grows restless."

With a grateful nod, he hugged her before returning to the reception room.

However, he returned a moment later, nibbling his lips in shame.

"Room number one on the last floor. You can take the elevator."

Alina chuckled, answering before he could ask, then waved him goodbye as she enjoyed the summer sun.

'Can she read minds like Orion?'

The question flashed in his mind before another one replaced it. 'What's an elevator?'

The stupid copy hadn't done its job right and only shared memories related to training and education, making him entirely oblivious to these new things!

Silently cursing him, he walked to the tightly shut metallic doors before ignoring them and moving right to take the stairs.

'At least I know what they are.'

Bored by the climb and the many floors, the wind whipped against his clothes as he rushed upwards without checking where he was. A few minutes later, he found the rooftop then returned to the previous floor.

Upon reaching it, he saw the brightly lit corridor and soft carpet of exquisite quality.

The muffled noise of his leather boots echoed as he proceeded to a golden engraved door. Placated in billowing gray smoke was the number one as if proclaiming the individual living inside was the best.

'I'll ask him to give me room number zero...'

With this thought in mind, he pushed the door open without knocking, revealing the gigantic suit Shepard lived in.

A veil of confusion covered his features as he noticed the thick glasses isolating a side room. Inside, bizarre devices melding symbol engravings and technology lay on tables.

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Then, he saw the gigantic space allocated to the college dean's daily matters. Unlike before, a large oval table replaced his small desk. Neatly sorted documents rested on cabinets instead of sprawled on the wood like unwanted rags. Finally, he noticed Shepard yawning as he watched Nathan draw on the blackboard behind the table.

Like a bird of prey, the arcanist's head jerked back the moment he stepped in. Eyes glinting in joy and relief, he pushed himself off the comfortable chair.

"Let's stop here for today, Nath."

His exasperated voice echoed for a second as he scrambled to Adam.

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