Reincarnation Code Breaker

"Okay," Ace began, seating face-to-face with Emi as they try to figure out their living conditions. "Since it looks like we're stuck living together, we need some ground rules. Like who gets to shower first and how we should divide up the chores."

"I'd like to be the one to shower first," exclaimed Emi.

"Okay then. You get the bath first, then I'll follow. Anything else?"

"About the chores, is it okay if you handle the cooking? After tasting how yummy your food was, I don't think I'll ever be able to forget this experience," said Emi as she started salivating.

"Oh! Excuse me," she quickly wiped herself.

"Pfft," Ace held his mouth. "I don't mind cooking."

"Okay. Then I'll clean the dishes, and do grocery shopping," suggested Emi.

"For cleaning, laundry and the rest, how about we do it in shifts? One time it's you and another time it's me," added Ace.

Emi nodded in response. "Sounds good to me! I used to do everything by myself before, so it will definitely help to have more help around," she said, a warm smile playing on her lips as Ace looked, though for a moment, looked at her suspiciously.

Within the soft golden glow of the afternoon, after discussing other necessities, Ace and Emi went out of the dorms to buy some other supplies. They navigated through the academy grounds, also giving Ace the chance to familiarize himself with the area.

After several minutes of walking around the academy grounds, they arrived at a bustling supply store.

"Okay. First things first, we'll need to get any daily necessities we might need in the future. And don't worry, I know the best products around here," she announced confidently, guiding Ace into the store.

The shop clerk welcomed them, guiding them as other students eyed them curiously, especially Ace.

After a series of trials and selections of different products, they managed to purchase everything they needed, and they returned home laden with bags and boxes of their newfound belongings.

Nightfall brought with it a shared meal and the awkwardness of preparing to go to bed in such close quarters. "You can take the bed above. I prefer the one under," said Emi.

"Okay," Ace climbed on the bed.

"I'll be turning the lights off," Emi declared firmly, her voice betraying a hint of nervousness due to the fact of sleeping in the same room with a boy. "Hope tomorrow is a good day."

"Same here. Good night," said Ace as the room fell into darkness.

"Good night~," Emi said while above her, Ace's breathing grew steady with sleep, making her also shut her eyes.

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The next morning, Ace and Emi, fully clothed in their uniforms, made their way towards the central building of the academy where lessons were held.

"Feeling nervous?" asked Emi who walked with Ace, surrounded by the other countless students who were also headed the same way.

"Not really. I am wondering why everyone's got their eyes on me, but that's not enough to make me nervous."

"Well, it's only normal that they would be intrigued by you. You're the rumored Special Admission student that was brought by the Dean himself."

"So that's why. Maybe I should have tried injuring the old man even if I couldn't beat him. No. I'm not sure I could even scratch him. I should try to take advantage of this position. Though I'm pretty sure it will also attract quite the unwanted attention," thought Ace as he glanced around him, taking into account the eyes on him. "Both the good and bad it would seem."

After a while, they arrived at the main building off the academmy, a grand structure with towering spires and intricate glass windows, cascading the warm glow of sunlight into the hallways.

As they approached the entrance, Ace took out a small note from his pocket.

"First year's class 1. I wonder where it is?"

"What's that?" asked Emi, her voice full of curiosity.

"My assigned class," he replied. "By the way, do you know where the First year's class 1 is?"

"Huh? Haha… Talk about coincidence. That happens to be my class,"

Ace was clearly surprised by the news. "I'm starting to wonder more and more if this whole situation wasn't orchestrated by the old man."

"Follow me. I'll lead the way," Emi said, puffing up her chest.

"Aye, aye, ma'am."

"W-WATCH OUT!!!" screamed a voice that came rushing at Ace.

"Hmm?" Ace evaded the crash and then took the origin of the voice by the collar, strangling them.

The boy in front of him was a tall teenager with swept-back, deep blonde hair and fair skin tone, wearing the same uniform as Ace but with a yellow band on his arm.

"Who the heck is this?" Ace questioned as he let go of the collar, making the boy fall on his butt.

With a deep sigh as she held her head with her hand in discontent, Emi let out her complaints. "Come on Frank. Did you forget to wake up early again. One of these days you'll really end up hurting someone with your habit of running without looking where you're going."

"Hahaha," Frank laughed embarrassingly. "Sorry Windsor. I'll try my best so that it doesn't happen again."

"You always say that but… nothing changes at all."

"Hahaha."

"Seems like an idiot," Ace looked over Frank with an aloof expression.

"Oh!" Frank straightened himself up. "Sorry for that earlier. I'm Frank Wellberg. Nice to meet ya, transfer student!"

He offered a handshake which Ace took without hesitation.

"Ace Blakelord. Nice to meet you too."

"Wow. You're really polite. Since you were a Special Admission student, I really thought you'd be a little snobbish, haha. It's good that you're different from what I expected."

"Has this guy never been told he talks too much? Oh well, it might be better to have at least someone I know if I want to adapt to the academy. I'll make sure to put him to good use."

"I don't think this is the time to get chatty. We need to go if we don't want to be late for our class," Emilia cut in.

"Oh damn! You're right. Hurry Blakelord we need get going if we don't want to be late," said Frank, pulling on Ace's wrist as he dragged him along.

"H-hey. Wait up. Stop pulling me already," Ace's words fell on deaf ears as Emi followed after them.

"I've got a feeling that my time at the academy won't be as peaceful as I hoped it would."