Chapter 56 - Magic [1]
The problem was that the Mana Stones weren't cheap… but Eleanor said she would handle that part.
She mentioned that if we could clearly prove the streetlights' effectiveness, we'd be able to secure a budget from the Academy for their maintenance.
'Everyone's reacting pretty positively to the streetlight installation.'
It was definitely good for me to keep doing things that benefited the students like this.
I'd earn Eleanor's trust, build connections with nobles who saw me favorably…
'By the end of this semester, we'll be selected as the top club and even receive an award.'
I thought I'd live out my life as a shut-in, yet here I was, working this hard again.
But in this situation, I didn't really have much of a choice.
"Hmm, mmm-hmm."
"Layla?"
While I was lost in thought, Layla suddenly leaned her face close to mine.
I was startled, leaning back as I gave her a puzzled look, but she just stared intently into my eyes.
