Комната Историй / The Room of the Stories: Глава 5

Act 1. Chapter Five.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:34

Author's Note:

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:34

Hah? What is this? Am I imagining things or is this what I think it is? A new chapter? Seriously? After what... six months? God, is this not a prank? Maybe this is a dream after all? No... it can't be! It just can't be!

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:34

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Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:37

But on a more serious note, let me introduce the SEVENTH chapter of the Room of the Stories, as well as the FIFTH chapter of the Beacon Civil War. Hah... A year. It took a little over a year to release the fifth chapter of this masterpiece. Hmm, sec, I need to calculate how much time I need to complete this saga... and so... hmm... voila! It will take me a little over a year. And if you look at the fact that I wanted - and still want - to write a reaction to other creations of the Great Author, then I will need... hmm, probably even my descendants and heirs will need to take on this story. So what, if everything continues like this... one or two chapters a year? Seriously? There are more than a hundred chapters in the same Sheep! ONE HUNDRED, Karl!

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:36

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Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:37

Oh, sorry for all my pent-up anger at myself. Hell, it's justified, I tell you! Do you guys want to know how long it took me to write this chapter? Not the time spent at all, but the time spent WRITING. Do you want to? Even if you add it up, it's hardly a few days. Less than five days for sure... Six months. If only I spent my free time not on the TV-sho... ahem, I mean, on finding a muse, then I would definitely release a chapter at least once a month... or twice...

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:39

Okay. I won't keep you any longer. I'll just ask one thing.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:38

Don't hit too hard, okay?
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Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:38

"And we are online!" Nora giggled, sitting in her seat, while puzzled glances followed all her actions. Throwing one leg over the other, the Valkyrie turned several pages, stopping at the necessary one, and then - already getting ready to start reading, the students and professors finally came to their senses.

Camrad_RIP 28.08.24 в 20:41

"Wait!" Weiss jumped up from her seat, immediately drawing everyone's gaze. But not paying attention to them, the heiress frowned and crossed her arms over her chest. "Nora, I certainly understand your desire to end all of this as soon as possible, after all, we all want to get out of this trap, but don't we need to take a break?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:27

Almost all the students nodded as if on command. It wasn't that they needed anything, it was just that every time they finished another chapter they took a break, even if it was only for a few minutes, but still a rest and a release of thoughts loading up as they read.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:28

But Nora, as if going against fate, almost immediately wanted to continue reading the book. Weiss simply could not help but think about the recklessness of the young girl. Even in the book, it was mentioned by Cardin, when the book Nora simply ran after Jaune, leaving the three girls against Team CRDL.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:29

And as if confirming Weiss's thoughts, Nora blinked in confusion.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:29

"What are you talking about?" The Valkyrie turned her gaze to her partner and then asked in the same tone: "Renny, do you need something?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:29

The boy sighed.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:30

"No, Nora."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:30

"That's great!" Switching her attention to another person, Nora asked the same question. "Pyrrha, and you?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:35

"Um," the champion looked thoughtful for a moment and then shook her head. Her snacks were still next to her, in fact, she hadn't even touched them, she was too engrossed in reading her book, there was also a cup of tea on the table, which was filled almost to the brim. So, her answer was pretty obvious. "No, I don't think so."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:36

"Oh," Nora nodded and then looked at Weiss, whose right eyebrow was twitching. But the girl, as if not noticing this, asked. "And you, Weiss, do you need to do something?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:37

"Nora, you just can't ask others in such a tone!"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:37

"Yes?" Nora blinked again. "Then what tone should I use to ask?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:38

"What?!"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:45

"Well, yes," the Valkyrie's gaze became thoughtful for a moment, and then, as if having understood the truth, the girl happily stood up from her seat. "Oh, I get it! You need to go to the toilet. That's why you're asking for time to rest, right?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:46

Almost everyone in the room immediately looked at Weiss, who choked on air at the girl's words. First blushing, then turning pale, then blushing again, the heiress still squeezed out a few words, although her lips were pressed to the limit.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:46

"No, Nora... I don't need this."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:47

After these words, Valkyrie's expression became puzzled again. Her gaze read, then why are you saying all these words. And as if wanting to reflect them in reality, she said in the same tone as she looked at the heiress.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:48

"Then why are you trying to stop me from reading?"

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:48

"What do you mean why?!" Weiss almost exploded with anger. Couldn't that orange head understand that they all just needed a break?! "For the snacks!"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:14

"Yeah?" Nora's gaze swept over the table filled with various snacks, from popcorn snacks to fruit and ice cream. Blue eyes blinked and then looked back at the white-haired girl. "Um, Weiss, do we really need more snacks?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:15

Weiss opened her mouth to respond… but no words came out, because they had indeed been on a break just ten minutes ago, during which many people had replaced empty packages with new ones, and filled empty cups or mugs with the next drink. Even Weiss in that short time had managed to pour herself some tea and get some candies.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:17

Blushing slightly, the heiress tried to answer something, but apparently, an unintelligible whisper was not the best answer. Nora even looked at Weiss with some disappointment, which made her look at the others. In particular, her leader, expected at least some help.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:40

Ruby blinked at her partner's gaze, then whistled and turned away. The young team leader clearly didn't want to get involved in a losing argument.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:41

Weiss's beautiful face tightened. Clenching her jaw, she turned to the others and, to her shame, noticed that many - well, all the people in the room - did not even try to help her in any way. This made Weiss feel incredibly ashamed and embarrassed.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:42

//"To embarrass like that in front of the professors... damn, Nora, it's all your fault!"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:42

"So?" Nora continued to look at Weiss with some expectation as if waiting for her answer. Even Ren, sitting next to her, looked at the heiress with a sympathetic look. "Are you going to say something, or are we going to continue standing and remaining silent?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:44

"I," Weiss's lips twitched as her doomed gaze landed on Nora. Nora raised an eyebrow questioningly. "I... I admit that we don't need snacks right now. But!" She smirked as her gaze fell on Nora's hands. "Someone needs to wash their hands before reading, after all, this is a book, not some napkin!"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:45

Blinking in surprise, Nora looked down, followed by many others, to notice the slightly sticky fingers from the honey.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:45

"Oh?" Nora said, looking up. Almost everyone in the room was looking at her, some with raised eyebrows, some with frowns, and some with smirks. Of course, Nora didn't care, instead, she stared at the smirking Weiss and simply nodded. "Okay, whatever you say."

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:46

"Hah, no need for any…" Weiss blinked. "Wait, what?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:46

Nora, who had managed to reach the door in that short amount of time, stopped. Turning around, she raised her eyebrows again questioningly: "Well, you're right about my hands, so I went to wash them. What? Are you not happy with something?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:47

And such a suspicious look was thrown directly at the heiress.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:47

"I," Weiss blushed as attention returned to her. She cleared her throat and folded her arms over her chest, saying, "No. It's okay."

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:48

"Yes? Are you sure?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:48

"O-of course! Why not?!"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:49

"Well," Nora opened her mouth, but after a second of silence, shook her head, and said nothing. "It doesn't matter. Rennie," the Valkyrie glanced at the silent guy, who was staring questioningly straight at her. Smiling, Nora shouted, although it was not necessary. "Guard the book properly! Someone will definitely want to steal it and read it alone!"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:52

At that moment, Blake looked away from the unprotected book in embarrassment, trying to hide her flushed cheeks from prying eyes.

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:49

"Okay, Nora," Ren smiled weakly as Nora waved before disappearing behind the door. A few more moments passed before a general sigh was heard, as well as giggles towards Weiss and her actions. All of this caused the heiress to blush, and then, with an embarrassed cough, she looked at the black-haired boy, who silently took the book into his hands. Noticing her gaze Ren raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

Camrad_RIP 06.09.24 в 08:53

"How do you get along with her?" Weiss asked, wanting to know his secret. At that moment, everyone's attention, as if on cue, was focused on the guy, waiting for his answer. Ren blinked as a faint smile appeared on his lips.

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:49

"Well, I guess I just got used to her energy."

Camrad_RIP 29.08.24 в 07:49