From Outcast to Overlord The Unyielding Heir (Leander Ashcroft) novel Chapter 308

Chapter 308 What a Small World

“What’s wrong, Luna?”

Janey Pritchett looked at her friend, confused.

Luna Lovette snapped out of her daze.

She glanced around, only to realize that Leander was already gone.

A faint sense of loss stirred in her chest.

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After much pestering from her friend, Luna finally recounted what happened, her cheeks tinged red.

“What? No way!”

The other girl gasped dramatically after hearing it.

“Gosh, Luna. You’re usually super aloof! Since when have you started flirting with freshmen?”

Luna blushed even more, and she quickly waved a hand.

“I wasn’t doing that! Don’t make it sound so awful. I’m part of the student council, and it’s my duty to welcome the new students!”

“Oh, please. What a lousy excuse!”

Janey was enjoying this.

“There are plenty of freshmen around us now. Why haven’t you approached anyone else?”

Unable to explain herself, Luna remained silent.

It was true.

She had always been reserved and was never the type to strike up conversations with boys.

Even though she was part of the student council, freshmen usually came to her for help, not the other way around.

Offering help to someone was not something she would normally do.

But when she spotted Leander, something about him stood out–his aura was different, enigmatic, and utterly compelling.

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Almost without thinking, she walked up to him.

She wasn’t conceited, but she knew she drew a lot of attention from the boys.

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Every freshman she helped would always try to get her number or add her on social media.

She turned them all down.

She had thought that even if Leander wasn’t like the others, at least he would walk with her politely.

Needless to say, his refusal threw her off guard.

“Judging by that lovesick face of yours, you’ve fallen for that freshman already!”

Janey laughed as she teased Luna.

“Enough with the nonsense, Janey!”

Luna pouted, feeling both embarrassed and annoyed.

Seeing this, Janey tactfully stopped.

Still, she patted Luna’s shoulder, her eyes glinting with mischief.

“I’m curious, though. Who in their right mind would brush you off? You’re the prettiest girl on campus! I’ll be sure to teach him a lesson if I ever run into him,” Janey remarked.

Luna shook her head, pretending to dismiss it.

Deep down, Leander continued to linger in her mind.

She couldn’t shake off the

young man’s deep, clear eyes.

Meanwhile, Leander had no idea about Luna’s episode, for he was already at the administration building.

Now that he had reached the Transcendent Realm, his senses were sharper than ever.

Within a radius of nearly a mile, nothing could escape his perception.

Despite only meeting Nigel once, he already had the man’s aura memorized.

Leander had sensed Nigel’s presence the moment he stepped onto campus, which was why he didn’t need Luna’s help.

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Nigel, the director of the admissions office, was on the third floor of the academic building, organizing new student files.

At that moment, a knock sounded on his door.

“Mr. Moss.”

The voice struck a familiar chord, though he couldn’t immediately place it.

He set his papers aside and turned around, surprised to find Leander standing by the door.

His eyes lit up at once.

“Is that you, Leander?”

He quickly stood up to greet him joyfully.

“Welcome to Highcliffe University! Please, come in!”

He had recognized Leander at first glance.

Though nearly ten months had passed since their last meeting, Leander left a lasting impression.

The young man was the first in the history of the university’s special admissions to achieve a perfect score on the test.

When Nigel submitted his papers, even the dean of the university had been alerted to it.

Together with several senior scholars, they studied Leander’s answers, coming to the conclusion that Highcliffe University would soar to even greater heights with a student like him.

The president had even instructed Nigel to return to Ravenridge and obtain Leander’s details.

Much to Nigel’s regret, Leander was already gone without a trace by the time he returned.

Months passed, and the campus buzzed with the rush of freshman registration.

Still, not once did the young man appear.

Nigel thought he would never come, and the university would lose out on such great talent.

When he least expected it, Leander had walked through his door.

“I can’t believe you still remember me, Mr. Moss.”

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Leander smiled faintly, shook his hand, and sat opposite him.

Nigel set his papers aside before pouring Leander a cup of tea.

“After your exam, I went back to Ravenridge looking for you, but you were gone. Even your classmates couldn’t reach you, and I honestly thought you’d never come here.”

Leander gave a small smile.

“You must’ve been worried. I’ve been traveling, but I’m here now, reporting as promised.”

“I see.” Nigel nodded in relief.

“Now that you’re here, I can finally stop worrying. It’s about time I give the president an answer, too.”

“The president?” Leander raised his brows.

“That’s right,” Nigel said. “He was shocked when he read your paper.

“If you ever turned up, I was told to inform him right away. He wants to meet you.

“Honestly, I thought you’d never show up, and the dean even scolded me over it.”

Leander didn’t know what to say and could only rub his nose.

He never imagined that his test results would earn him such special treatment from the university.

After a brief catch up, Nigel got down to business.

“Leander, what do you plan to major in? With your abilities, you could succeed in any field. Take some time to think it over, and I’ll make the arrangements right away.”

Leander wasn’t particular, for he’d excel in any field.

Then, he recalled something Daphne once said when they were children.

T’d rather study flowers and plants than writing and arithmetic.

He paused before speaking.

“I do have an interest in botany, Mr. Moss. Let me join the Department of Horticulture and Landscaping.”

Nigel’s face lit up. “Horticulture and Landscaping? That’s wonderful! I’m the dean of that

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department. Having you join us is a great blessing indeed!”

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Without waiting for Leander’s reply, he typed swiftly on the computer, assigning his class and dorm on the spot.

“Leander, I’ve just messaged the president. He’s delighted to hear that you’re here and wants to see you immediately.

“My student assistant is on her way here to collect some documents. She’ll show you to his office.”

Leander nodded, having no objection.

Just then, footsteps approached, rhythmic and graceful like a dance.

“Hello, Mr. Moss.”

A tall, slender figure appeared in the doorway.

Her hair cascaded down her back, her expression cool and poised, and her presence quietly commanding.

Though dressed in the university’s plain uniform, she radiated natural nobility.

She stood there like a lotus in bloom, serene and untouchable.

“You’re here, Daphne. By the way, we have a new student joining our department. The president wants to meet him, so could you show him the way?” Nigel asked.

The girl nodded, turning to look at Leander.

She froze at once.

“It’s you!”

She remembered him clearly.

Daphne had seen this young man at the Silvermoon Sect’s Nodal Tournament nine months

ago.

Leander looked at her too, shaking his head subtly.

What a small world.

He hadn’t imagined that on his very first day here, he would cross paths with Daphne again.

After nine years, the boy and girl who had once made childhood vows were finally reunited at

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