"That old woman simply can't get married and has been repressed for too long. Don't pay attention to her."
On the way, Flora spoke indignantly.
Lin Mo did not care much about that rather off-putting water-element instructor. Instead, he studied Flora's expression with great interest.
"Don't be alone with her in the future either. If she comes looking for you, come tell me directly... What are you looking at me for?"
Only then did Flora notice Lin Mo's gaze, and her eyes immediately darted away.
"Nothing..."
Lin Mo smiled without saying anything.
That only made Flora more conflicted. "No, you have to explain yourself. What exactly is so funny?"
Her tone was not particularly stern. It even carried a hint of coquettishness.
Lin Mo had no choice but to tell the truth. "I was wondering why Teacher Flora was so anxious."
"Be—"
Flora spoke instinctively, but her words abruptly stopped, and for a moment, she could not continue.
That was right. Why?
She had not really thought about it. Everything had merely been an instinctive reaction.
So why had she acted so anxiously?
After a while, Flora finally came up with a reason that could convince herself. "Of course it's because she was harassing my student... Didn't you say you wanted to be assigned to my class? Then you'll be my student from now on. As your teacher, of course I have to look after you."
"I see."
Lin Mo smiled noncommittally and did not expose her any further.
"Alright, I have class to teach. Are you coming?"
Flora checked the time. St. Antonia Academy's noon break was very short, even for students in the second stage.
They did not have many class days, but precisely because of that, their schedules were packed on the days they did have lessons.