[Gallery inspection in progress!! Scheduled inspection ti is April 11th, from 00:00 to 23:59!]
An inaccessible gallery.
But the gallery wasnt what was important right now.
Dont be nervous, just act naturally.
I steeled myself and opened the door to the classroom.
Oh my! Ian.
A chill ran down my spine as I saw Evelyn smiling and striking up a conversation as soon as I sat down.
Hello, Evelyn.
Yeah! Hi! Ian. Here, take this. Soone ca by yesterday and left it.
Swoosh
What Evelyn handed over was, of course, a student ID.
Ian. That student ID who do you think gave it to you?
I wonder?
It was none other than Yuris, the candidate for the next saint.
What?! Yuris!! Really? How? Why?
I suddenly stood up, feigning shock.
Huh? Hmm?
Success!
The practice I had done in front of the mirror all night had paid off.
Evelyn tilted her head, her expression one of doubt, wondering if my act had been convincing.
Ha Hey, Ian. Be honest. What did you do yesterday that made you skip the academy?
I didnt do anything. I just took a day off because I was tired.
Dont make laugh. I know you. Are you really the type to skip the academy just because youre tired?
Evelyn narrowed her eyes in suspicion, but it was clear that her doubts had lessened.
Im telling you the truth And it makes sense that Im tired; Ive had a lot of physically demanding tasks to handle lately. You know that, right?
Ugh!!
True to her nature, with an attack power of 3000 and defense of 0, Evelyn blushed with even a slight counterattack.
I didnt miss the opportunity to press on.
But Evelyn, theres sothing Im curious about too.
What is it?
Co closer.
Sigh What nonsense are you going to spout this ti.
Despite her annoyance, Evelyn leaned in to listen, which made smile.
Whisper whisper-
I, I, I!!You crazy!!What are you asking first thing in the morning?!! Did you get, get horny because you didnt do it for just one day?!
Surprisingly, Evelyn shouted in a subdued voice, a rare sight indeed.
So youre not going to tell ?
I wont!!
Really?
I said I wont talk!!
Really? Even if I ask like this?
Ah!!Uh!!Aaack!!I dont know!!
Bang-!
Evelyn buried her face in the desk, apparently determined not to divulge anything.
Was it a successful strategy after all?
I was disappointed I couldnt extract an answer, but distracting Evelyn was sufficient.
Just when I thought that
Swoosh- Swoosh-
Still, with her face down, Evelyn traced sothing on my thigh with her finger.
[2nd, Red]
April 12th
Click-clack, click-clack-
A silver-haired woman, cloaked in a black coat, strode confidently down the hallway.
Despite the corridor teeming with students filtering out of recently concluded classes
Swoosh-!
A path opened before her as if she were parting a snowy field.
At last, the silver-haired woman halted before her intended destination, Class 2-C.
Excuse for a mont. Is Ian still here?
Laplace inquired, pushing the classroom door open without a monts hesitation.
Simultaneously, those who remained turned their gaze towards Ian.
The day before yesterday, it had been the saint candidate; today, it was the princess.
What on earth was Ian involved in to attract attention from such high-profile figures?
Naturally, the most astonished of them all was Evelyn.
Why?
She could grasp why Yuris might seek out Ian.
Though she had her suspicions given Ians absence
The kind-hearted Yuris might have accidentally found and brought his student ID herself.
But
Laplace was different.
Lady Laplace wouldnt visit without a significant reason.
Click-clack, click-clack-
So, you are Ian?
The princess, seemingly certain, approached my desk and addressed .
Yes. What can I do for you?
As I raised my head to reply, I saw her silvery hair, almost white, signifying her royal lineage and her shining red eyes.
Tell honestly. Whats going on? Its nothing serious, right?
Its nothing. She just asked why I was absent the day before yesterday.
Hey! Are you joking? The Disciplinary Head wouldnt personally co for just missing a day!! Do you even realize how many people Laplace has expelled?
No I was surprised, too. Apparently, soone committed a theft yesterday, and they resembled . But Im innocent, so I was let go.
The lies to Evelyn continued to pile up.
Really? Thats all? Youre not lying?
Of course, thats all.
Sigh Then thats a relief. I was worried for nothing Lets stop by the shopping district; its been a while. Youve been busy with the library club lately.
Sorry. I cant today. I have things to do. The Disciplinary Head asked to write down what I did the day before yesterday.
Hey Ian.
As I tried to brush it off lightly, I turned at the sound of her trembling voice.
Evelyn looked almost on the verge of tears.
Are you really really okay?
Im fine, really. Dont worry, lets et up after school on Friday. Here, promise.
Okay, promise. Ill trust you.
As I made a pinky promise with Evelyn, just like we did in our childhood, the carriage arrived in front of the house.
Then, Im off. See you tomorrow, Evelyn.
Yeah See you tomorrow, Ian.
Clip-clop, clip-clop-
After confirming the carriage had fully departed, I made up my mind.
I must find it.
To keep my promise to Evelyn
I absolutely had to find Laplaces weakness.
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