The morning arrived with l greeting an expected, yet a montous sight.
She sat on the edge of the bed, clutching the bedsheet as she stared at Lila, who fidgeted under her gaze.
"How... how do I look?"
l gulped, before glancing down at the academy uniform. Lila was dressed in a tailored suit with a green buttoned tunic that matched her erald eyes.
The large red ribbon sat at her collar, amplifying the high-school feel reminiscent of her old tis.
She took a deep breath, before uttering. "It is way, way too cute."
Especially the way the uniform tightened across your chest. l almost said it, but held back: saying it out loud would ruin the mont.
A familiar blush spread across Lila’s cheek. "Th-thanks... you should be dressed too."
"Of course!" l lept up from the bed, before smirking mischievously. "Hey. Should I switch clothes here or-"
"In the bathroom, please."
"Aw..." l hunched her shoulders in ’regret’. "Don’t be dishonest... you have never once seen naked ever since childhood..."
A muffled gasp escaped Lila’s lips. "Tha-that..."
The Witch of Envy hung her head, casting a conflicted glance over l’s figure before darting her eyes away.
"That can be... arranged tonight, can’t it?"
l’s golden eyes widened slightly, before chuckling. "Alright. I’m looking forward to it as well, my Lila."
"...mm."
[ Envy’s Imagination ran wild! ]
[ Envy favourability: 98 -> 99 ]
The Witch of Lust glimpsed over the panel, recalling how the favourability bursted out of control last ti during their heated kiss.
Let’s hope it won’t incite any incident. A slight yet welcod unease welled up in l’s chest as she stepped into the bathroom.
After switching to her own uniform, she and Lila left the room, this ti not hand-in-hand in Lila’s perculiar request.
l felt a twinge of disappointnt and confusion. Even back in the three-exam, Lila was unafraid to hold her hand. What prompted the change now?
At that, she rely received a grumbily glare from Lila, before she stated. "You’ll see when we arrived."
l blinked, then her lips curled into a curious smile.
She could ask the System now, but where would the fun be in that? Academy Life was built on wonder and surprise.
And like everyone else, l couldn’t help but pray for a little of both.
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In the central area across from the dormitory building stood the central hall - the large, stadium-like structure that once held every examinee for the third exam. Sunlight spilled over the broad wooden floor, casting long shadows on the ground.
l stretched her arms in exhaustion as she stared up at the stage. Sitting upright was three rows of teachers, so with battle scars across their face, and so with outfit so tailored they would have been mistaken as royals instead.
At the left end of the first row was her dear Samantha, with eyes closed, her arms and legs crossed as she took a nap, ever the diligent teacher she was.
l stifled a mischievous giggle as she pulled Lila toward the center seats. The academy, although strictly embedded in tradition, did not like nobles standing for ceremony they found boring, after all.
"Whew..." l plopped on the seat, scanning the crowds of classmates and seniors entering. "Say, Lila. What’s the surprise?"
Her Lila was keeping secrets from her. How naughty. Maybe she should punish her a little in the anticipated shower session tonight?
Licking her lips at the idly thought, Lila who settled besides her clentched her lips. "It is... well, I would rather you witness and ask yourself later."
She peeked at Lila. Her face was flushed, yet there wasn’t a hint of hurt in her expression.
Satisfied it was nothing that hard them, l once again took in her surroundings. So students glanced over with fearful eyes, yet there were so stares she could judge as... curious? Excited even?
"Feels like we’re the hidden celebrities." l mused. She knew her reputation as the ’Pink Demon’ from the Third Princess earlier, but she attracted less fear than she imagined.
Lila murmured, voice barely above a breath. "Because we kinda are now. Kinda..."
The Witch of Envy contemplated telling l, but the situation was too bizarre, too goosebump-inducing that she wished to dig her head into a hole.
l watched as Lila covered her burning cheeks with both palms as if to hide herself, before sighing.
Partner, co on...reveal the mystery! Is it what I think it is?
[ ...I only have one answer. ]
Hm?
[ Congratulation on Host and Envy setting the first example in this World! I know my Policy change is worth the effort! ]
Ah... l exclaid in her heart. She had already stirred up more trouble than expected on her first day.
By the ti the seats were filled, the headmaster finally ca to start the Entrance Ceremony with a long speech.
The Witch of Lust yawned, idly stroking Lila’s shuddering yet willing thigh, her golden eyes drifting to the Principal’s stern silver gaze, long white beard, and grey wizard robe.
He looked surprisingly ordinary and typical. l pondered this as one of the ten Archon-ranked figures stepped down from the stage.
Then ca the much anticipated Freshman speech. But to l’s surprise, the ceremony’s host, a girl with short-bob, violet hair, announced.
"Due to an unexpected health issue, Calina Forgevein will not be able to attend the speech. Instead, Rosana Winterscourge shall deliver it in her place."
l’s eyes darted left and right, guilt flickering across her face as she as she struggled not to burst out laughing. She wondered if she should discreetly offer her so diarrhea dicine later.
But before her anticipation ran wild, a majesty figure strode onto the stage, cladded in a crimson red dress that glid over the ground. Gossips echoed in the silent room as she faced the crowd with a smug, piercing gaze.
And as if unbothered by those who wore uniforms unlike hers, she rely stated. "In the upcoming academy life, there will be three sesters, with six core subjects in total."
Everyone’s murmur was silenced at Rosana’s authoritive voice, the red eyes above them exuding a pressure that pressed against their biased thoughts.
They have all assud everything about Rosana. ’False Dragoness’. ’Undeserving Heiress’, at least once in their lifeti.
"Naturally, I’ll earn my place at the top of every single subject, in every sester."
Yet now, as Rosana’s voice bood in the room, no one dared to voice their doubt.
l, however, was a bit preoccupied. Lila’s angry fists were raining down. Apparently, her teasing hand had gone a little too far up the skirt.
The students nearby were clearly shifting in their seats, unsure whether to look away or pretend nothing was happening.
As if unaware of their unserious fight, however, Rosana stared at l, her eyes curving like an eager predator as l chuckled at another grumble from Lila.
"I will own my losses—those from before I was born, and every one since that led here. So."
Her fist clenched tightly.
For a promise kept.
For a promise forgotten.
For a promise crumbling to ash, like bondust in the wind.
"One more round."
The final declaration was a whisper, too quiet for anyone to hear.
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After the unorthodox freshman speech that incited more excited voices than annoyance, the ceremony ca to a close after so more formalities.
Afterward, the teachers directed everyone back to their classrooms.
Yet at this mont, l and Lila were sward, too sward with curious students. So hunching over their chairs, while others blocking their way to the exits.
l shifted comfortably at the seats, facing the eyes that glimred with eagerness. "So, what do you want to know?"
Idly patting the blushing Lila on the head beside her, the one hunching over the seat spoke.
l’s eyes widened. She recognised the mushy blue hair and freckles underneath. Wasn’t he the first swordsman she hypnotised right as she entered the exam?
She paused, half-expecting the question that followed.
"Were you two girls dating?"
She chuckled a little as Lila let out a hiccup. It seems a little explanation was needed.
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