Chapter 20 20 vouchers Syrria Academy of Arcana had its own stable at the foot of the eastern mountains , with a clear stream outside for horses to drink . By ten in the morning , sunlight at the fortieth parallel north climbed over the great Hilian Mountains and angled down onto the dew- covered grass of the racetrack , scattering the field with what looked like shining diamonds . The west training ground was where students had classes , its surface compacted hard after years of trampling . Wooden stakes and steel nets divided the area into multiple tracks , forming a big onion - like circle . When the iron gate opened , horses galloped into the field , kicking up dust under their hooves . Like noble students , Lorrayne wore lightweight riding gear , waiting at the training ground stands . Her chestnut horse was delivered to the school stable yesterday , costing her ten silver coins for feeding . Once everyone's horses arrived , riding coach Coker Tolan showed up with his black horse . " Everyone here ? Then get your horses , " Coker instructed , waving for students to fetch their mounts . Riding beginners looked nervous , hesitating near the horses . Luckily , the horses were all well - behaved , so no one got kicked . Lorrayne identified her horse via its horse coat - yes , her horse was clothed . Highborns loved customizing their horses gear , making them look flashy . For example , Veyna's horse wasn't just decked out with an engraved brass chanfron , but also wore a leather caparison embroidered with the family crest . Some highborn boys in Larrayne's class went overboard , equipping their horses with full sets of horse armor , from face to leg , belly , and rear , even sporting golden , openwork horse muzzles . They themselves dressed up too , wearing chainmail , joint guards , and unique helmets , looking like little generals . But seeing their helmets made Lorrayne chuckle , because it reminded her of Ultraman's odd head protrusions . Compared to the highborns ' confident swagger , commoner students appeared somewhat uneasy . The academy - provided horses had only simple saddles and reins , looking bland among the lavishly dressed horses . Originally a commoner , Lorrayne was so glad she'd let the shopkeeper sweet - talk her into buying the priciest horse blanket yesterday . Thanks to that , she didn't stick out quite so badly among all the noble kids today . Before the riding class , she thought highborns just had stronger horses , commoners weaker ones . But she didn't realize the main difference was horse attire . The world was harsh commoners couldn't afford full outfits , yet highborn horses were decked out in bling , horse armor costing tens of acres of land As sunlight became glaring , students , with Coker's help , all mounted up and started horse walking on the tracks . The first class was easy mounting , dismounting , and controlling a horse's direction . Lorrayne , experienced from her previous life , did these smoothly , though her current body was new to riding , her inner thighs aching from prolonged sitting . She slowed her horse down , leisurely walking on the outer track to avoid chafing her thighs . " Clang dang " Suddenly , die sound of stirrups clanking grew closer , and a silver figure barreled towards her Lorrayne ulted her head , eyes narrowing as she swildly grabbed the reins . Wha Joves flew , the horse landing by her side Chapter 20 20 vouchers Golden hair dancing in the wind , Athina sat on her high - spirited steed , her expression haughty as she glanced down at Lorrayne . Seeing Athina tighten the reins , Lorrayne knew Athina wouldn't actually ram her , so she remained calm . " Athina , you're headed the wrong way ." She steered her horse forward a couple of steps and looked back to remind Athina . Athina's eyes flashed disappointment - Lorrayne hadn't been scared after all . She'd thought at least she'd get Lorrayne to tumble off her horse . But she quickly plastered on a fake smile . " Sorry , I pulled the reins the wrong way . " " I hope you actually mean that . " Lorrayne shot her a look , then urged her horse forward , putting some distance between them . Athina's gaze turned cold , and she kicked her horse to catch up . " Lorrayne , why don't we chat ? " Lorrayne kept her eyes forward . " About what ? " Athina pulled alongside . " Ever seen a Paladin ? " Paladins don't travel the lands . " " But sometimes they leave the Holy Curia for missions . Athina stared at her profile . " Like taking on a highborn's request to purify a Hellspawn possessing a human body . " Boom ! Lorrayne felt a thunderclap in her heart , her blood rushing , muscles tensing . Athina knew ? How could she tell I wasn't the original owner of this body ? ' she wondered . Her heart was pounding like crazy , but in sheer shock , a strange calm settled over Lorrayne . But then it dawned on her that Athina didn't necessarily know the truth . ' She was probably just using that as an excuse to teach Veyna how to get the Paladin over here , so she can expose who I really am .' Now that she'd figured out Athina's game , Lorrayne's heart settled back down . " Purifying Hellspawns ? Sounds intriguing , but I've never seen it myself , " she replied in a cool tone . " No worries . You'll get to see it soon . " Athina's eyes sparkled . " Veyna suspects there's a Hellspawn lurking in the academy . She wrote to the Holy Curia two days ago , and I bet the letter has already reached them by now . " Lorrayne nodded . " Thanks for the heads - up . I'm looking forward to it . " Well then , I'll be on my way . " Athina's smile widened . With a crack of her whip , she sped away . It seemed like she had just dropped by for a casual chat . But Veyna had already told me about this , so why come to warn me again ? Was it because Veyna and Athina weren't on the same page anymore , so she had to step in herself and stress it all over again ? ' Lorrayne felt puzzled . Previously , she hadn't taken Veyna's threat seriously , but now that Athina mentioned that letter , she started to worry . If the Paladin was just here to check up on her , she could probably talk her way out of it . But if they could really check someone's soul ? She wouldn't be able to talk herself out of that she would be done for After class . Lorrayne walked towards the cafeteria , her mind burdened with worries . " Ms Lorrayne Winnie and Balk waved at her from the dining table . They had arrived early and were already eating . Though the last dinner wasn't great , influenced by Lorrayne , they had improved their bad eating habits , feeling better about the changes and eager to learn more from her Lorayne bought a veggie salad and sat beside the two " Miss Lorrayne , are you eating so little ? Winie asked , wide - eyed .. 2/3 P Chapter 20 20 vouchers " Don't call me Miss , just Lorrayne . " Lorrayne said , taking out a clean silver fork from her utensil bag . " Not much of an appetite today . I just want something light . " Winnie and Balk marveled at her fork , exclaiming in unison , " We wonder how many utensils you actually have ! " Lorrayne chuckled , opening her utensil bag in front of them . " Not much . You know how it is when you're traveling - can't be too fussy . Want to take a look ? " Winnie and Balk nodded fervently , carefully picking up her utensil gag . A small knife , a long spoon , a round tube , and two silver sticks . What are these for ? " They looked puzzled . 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