Saint Andros Academy, Student Council Office.
Linda had a bit of a headache.
Things were developing too quickly.
Within a single day, Felyn had been pursued by both Viloti and Bernice.
The competition between the veteran school beauty and the rising newcomer was actually unfolding around Felyn.
Regarding Adeline's request this morning to select Felyn as Lanchester Academy's volunteer, Linda really didn't know what to do.
Because now everyone was saying Felyn wasn't just a simple incubus, but an evil god who knew hypnosis.
If Felyn hypnotized and charmed Adeline, then her sin would be great indeed.
"President Linda, what are you thinking about?"
Felyn waved his hand—he'd been standing here for almost five minutes.
This student council president had called him to the office but hadn't said anything.
"Sorry, Felyn. I was thinking about some things."
Linda pretended to cough twice and placed the volunteer documents on the desk.
"You know Saint Andros Academy and Lanchester Academy will jointly host the school celebration, right? Since this is the first time the two schools are doing something like this, they'll mutually send volunteers to each other's schools."
Felyn raised an eyebrow. This kind of gathering that nobles always attended didn't seem to have much relation to him.
Linda gestured for the other members in the office to leave.
"Adeline specifically asked me to take care of you this morning. You now have the opportunity to become Adeline's exclusive volunteer assistant."
Linda placed her pen on the desk and tapped it.
"Just sign here."
But Felyn didn't react.
"Hm? What's wrong? Do you have any questions?"
Linda was somewhat afraid seeing Felyn's expression, thinking he was about to use hypnotic evil arts on her.
"May I ask the reason?"
"Of course it's because your father looked after Adeline before, and now she wants to help you out. You don't think Adeline is also interested in you, do you?"
Was that all there was to it?
"After participating in volunteer activities, not only will you receive a daily subsidy of 1,500 crowns, but you'll also get ten extra points on the Royal Capital entrance exam after the activities end."
"Ten extra points on the entrance exam?" Felyn was somewhat surprised. Could such simple volunteer activities also add points?
"Yes. Since it's just the two of us in this room, I'll speak plainly—this is Adeline's privilege. She'll apply for an extra quota for you then, and it won't be unfair to others."
Adeline had told Linda not to mention these things to Felyn, but Linda wasn't that type of person.
If you're good to someone, you should let them know you're good to them.
"I'm sorry, but I must decline."
"If there are no problems, just sign here... what did you say?"
Linda, coming to her senses, was very surprised, her voice rising considerably.
Not only would there be opportunities to spend time with Adeline—ranked first as the perfect lover in Lanchester Academy students' hearts—but there were also benefits that reached the limits of regulations, yet Felyn would still refuse.
"Recently I want to focus on preparing for exams. I'm ashamed to say, but my gap with the Royal Capital Academy entrance exam isn't just ten points."
Felyn had just looked at the contract contents. If he really signed this, he would spend most of his time by Adeline's side.
This wasn't as simple as having a meal with Viloti.
Moreover, Viloti wasn't his client now, so he didn't need to worry about their interactions affecting contracts.
But Adeline was different—she was his current client.
If he had to act in front of Adeline every day, that would be very tiring. Felyn didn't think he could persist.
But if he didn't act in front of Adeline, she would see two completely different Felyns in normal life and during service periods.
This sense of disconnection would also affect the contract's service quality.
So Felyn wouldn't agree, even though the conditions were really generous.
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first. Please help me tell Lady Adeline that I'm very grateful for everything she's done for me."
"Ah? Oh, alright... okay."
Linda hadn't expected Felyn to leave like this without looking back.
He actually wouldn't accept it... could there be some grudge between the two?
But this was also good—she had been worried that Adeline would also be hypnotized by Felyn.
"Adeline, good afternoon. Let me tell you something—uh, Felyn refused the proposal to become a volunteer."
Hearing the voice from the communication seal, Adeline, who was extremely busy in Lanchester Academy's student council office, showed a flash of surprise in her eyes.
"Wait, Linda, give me a moment."
Adeline left the student council office and came to an empty hallway.
"He doesn't want to?"
"Mm, he said he wants to focus on studying to prepare for Royal Capital Academy. I told him about all the benefits you applied for him, but he still disagreed."
"Linda! Didn't I tell you not to mention those!"
"Hehe, sorry. I just wanted him to remember how good you are to him. I don't want you to give in silently."
Adeline fell silent.
She didn't know why Felyn would refuse.
Before leaving this morning, she had even changed into her most beautiful outfit and done her hair.
Her rose-tea colored long hair was carefully styled into elegant waves, and even the tips were sprayed with her favorite perfume.
She had clearly fantasized about Felyn's figure appearing in this office she was so familiar with.
He would make her tea, listen to her complaints, and might even crouch beside her in the office talking badly about Viloti.
But he wouldn't come.
Why.
Adeline gripped the seal tightly. She really couldn't understand.
Felyn clearly loved her so much—when she gave him the opportunity to spend time with her, he actually wouldn't come?
"Did Felyn say anything?"
"Oh right, he said he's very grateful for everything you've done for him."
Hearing this, Adeline suddenly came to a realization.
She felt as if she were right there in Linda's office, seeing Felyn's regretful expression—wanting to make contact with her but having to refuse due to his inferiority about his background.
Right, how could she make such a mistake?
Felyn did like her, but he would also feel inferior due to the huge gap in their family circumstances.
The Claude family wasn't some minor nobility—they were imperial-honored nobles who controlled the Siveshus Empire's military industry.
The more he loved her, the more pain he could feel.
He was afraid of appearing in her life, afraid of interacting with people around her, and afraid he would embarrass her.
"This idiot, I clearly don't care about any of that..."
Adeline said in a low voice.
But she really had been inconsiderate. Felyn used the contract as an excuse to dare express his love during service periods. Her actions were like exposing his humble love to sunlight.
"Linda, I happen to be going to your school today, so I'll speak to him personally."
What a fool—why think of yourself as so unworthy?
Adeline looked at Felyn's name in the communication seal and silently thought to herself.
(End of Chapter)