Felyn sat by the window in the classroom, his elbow propped on the desk, his palm supporting his chin, his gaze casually directed outside the window.
He should have followed Viloti last night—he wanted to see what advice Sofia had given her.
Today Viloti was like someone bewitched by a demon, completely transformed.
She even said things like "do you want to touch my feet?" Of course, he had firmly denied it.
Did she think he was some kind of pervert?
Then again, her feet really were beautiful.
Sunlight streamed through the glass onto his profile, outlining his somewhat lazy contours.
The bell tower's spire glittered with metallic luster in the sunlight. A few white doves flew past the bell tower, their wings fanning someone's youth once again.
"Did you hear? A super super super cute girl transferred to the class next door!"
"Yahoo! Really? I'm already sick of looking at the girls in our class..." That classmate chose to shut up to stay alive.
"I saw her in Director Sofia's office this morning. She really looked super cute, with such a small face."
Beautiful girl.
Felyn got a headache whenever he heard those words now.
He spread the book on his desk, trying to seal himself in the world of studying.
"According to the [Siveshus Empire Treaty], the Siveshus Empire can only have one city, which is Seiwa. Seiwa is currently the largest city in the world, with the central Royal Capital district being home to the imperial royal family and numerous academies."
He didn't notice that the figure he'd met last night had arrived at the school gate.
"Felyn, you're looking for Felyn?"
"Why is it him again!"
"Quick, slap me, tell me this isn't real!"
The commotion at the entrance disrupted Felyn's immersive studying.
Did these nobles have no manners? Didn't they know not to make noise in the classroom?
Felyn looked up and saw Bernice standing at the school gate with a shy expression.
Today Bernice wore the school's white uniform, with the jacket tied around her waist and the shirt collar slightly open.
The black stockings under her skirt looked especially alluring, and she wore black Martin boots on her feet.
A cute strawberry hair clip adorned her black hair with red highlights.
This pure and seductive beautiful girl lingered at the entrance, her hesitant expression the perfect embodiment of what people fantasized an eighteen-year-old beauty should look like.
"I want to find Senior Felyn. After last night, I still have some things I want to ask him."
The class exploded.
Viloti's situation had already shocked these noble young masters and ladies.
But damn it, another beautiful girl was looking for Felyn?
And she mentioned "after last night."
What exactly did you two do last night?
"Felyn was with that beautiful girl last night."
"Huh? Doesn't he like Viloti? Doesn't Viloti like him too?"
"Having unclear relationships with a cute junior behind Viloti's back? Isn't this guy a scumbag?"
"Is there a possibility that Felyn has mastered some hypnotic forbidden technique and hypnotized all the beautiful girls?"
"Did you hear? Felyn is an evil god so he can hypnotize all the women around him to become his slaves."
Hey!
How is this getting weirder and weirder!
Felyn stood up. If he didn't go out now, he'd become humanity's public enemy.
"Ah, Senior Felyn, sorry for coming to find you without permission. I just..." Bernice's expression changed from surprise at seeing Felyn to shyness.
"Just wanted to ask about last night."
The two came to a corner.
"Nothing happened last night. Miss Viloti felt a bit unwell and went home first."
"I'm really sorry about leaving early last night."
"It's fine. Is there anything else?"
Felyn turned to leave, hoping this young lady wouldn't pester him anymore.
"Senior Felyn, but I still feel bad about it. As compensation, let me treat you to a meal?"
Bernice again displayed her physical advantages, bending over with her hands at her chest but not covering anything, instead drawing more attention.
"No thanks. Being with me would cause you trouble."
"How could that be!"
Bernice naturally reached out and grabbed Felyn's arm, bringing her face closer.
"I heard about Senior Felyn's rumors this morning," Bernice said softly. "But I don't believe them at all. I believe Senior isn't that kind of person."
You should believe them—those rumors are all true.
"Yesterday I thought, why would such a gentle person like Senior be disliked by everyone? I thought it was very unfair. I completely don't care about their opinions. Come on, Senior, let's go eat?"
Bernice tugged at Felyn's arm, gently swaying like a little girl acting spoiled for money to buy candy.
"Felyn, there you are."
Viloti's voice drifted over slowly from behind, and Felyn smelled gunpowder in the air.
But Viloti didn't approach. She stood obediently behind the two, maintaining distance, only her gaze constantly locked on Felyn.
"Good afternoon, Senior Viloti. Why are you standing so far away?" Bernice was somewhat confused.
Shouldn't the script have Viloti rushing over to compete with her?
"I'm in line."
"In line? In line for what?"
"In line to talk to Felyn."
Both Bernice and Felyn stood frozen, not knowing what to say.
Did she have to follow some strange noble etiquette at a time like this?
"Senior Felyn, will you... will you come eat with me?"
Bernice felt somewhat unnatural. Being watched felt so strange.
"No thanks, Miss Bernice. I'm used to eating alone."
Hearing this, Bernice's eyes dimmed slightly, but she quickly returned to her initial smile.
"I understand. But Senior Felyn, I made an extra portion for breakfast this morning, and I can't finish it all by myself. Could you help me eat one portion?"
Before Felyn could refuse, Bernice stuffed the lunch box into his arms.
She skipped downstairs, and on the stairs, turned back to look at Felyn who hadn't had time to react.
"Senior, remember to return the lunch box to me~" She smiled sweetly and winked at Felyn.
Seeing Bernice leave, Viloti came to Felyn's side.
"Miss Viloti, do you also have something?"
Felyn couldn't help but sigh. Being surrounded by beautiful girls was actually this tiring.
"Felyn, eat."
"You can go eat by yourself."
Viloti suddenly lowered her head, biting her lip and showing a bullied expression.
"You already touched my feet, and now you want to be irresponsible..."
"I didn't touch your feet! Don't talk nonsense!"
Of course Felyn hadn't done such perverted behavior on the playground. He had clearly refused at that time.
He never expected that Viloti, who looked so cold, could actually act spoiled like this.
Who said she wasn't smart? She was way too smart.
"You want to be irresponsible..."
Viloti said it again, raising her voice slightly.
If this continued, the students gathered around watching the drama would hear everything.
Then he really couldn't clear his name.
"I got it! We'll eat together, but just this once!"
Viloti triumphantly rose on her tiptoes, and that cold expression also showed a trace of a smile, her pink hair shining brilliantly in the sun.
(End of Chapter)