«A bunch of bullies must feel like nothing compared to what cos from N’Raeth,» Elisabeth Azuralis murmurs, her eyes turned toward the sky, her tone completely calm and casual, as if she had said the most ordinary thing in the world.
Her voice is so relaxed and familiar that Hakuto doesn’t imdiately grasp the weight of her words.
For a mont, it feels like he’s just chatting about N’Raeth with Shin or Chantal.
He’s even about to agree with her statent.
Only an instant before opening his mouth, he realizes what she just said.
«N’Raeth...? What’s that? So fantasy world from a TV series?» Hakuto replies, trying to sound as confused as possible, adding a clueless smile. «Sorry, but I don’t really have ti for movies or gas, so I have no idea what you’re talking about.»
Inside, though, he’s boiling with anxiety.
~Who the hell is this girl? How does she know about N’Raeth and the threats that co from that world? Could she be a demon in human form?~
At that mont, Hakuto releases a faint spark of Sacred Fla from his body—sothing imperceptible to a human.
A demon, vampire, or any creature imbued with demonic magic would have flinched, feeling a sting like a cigarette burn on skin.
A human would feel just a subtle warmth.
Elisabeth doesn’t react.
~She must definitely be human... Azuralis... I’ve never heard of any Monster Reaper family with that na. And she said she ca from far away... Could she be a human from N’Raeth?~
Hakuto processes all this without showing the slightest doubt.
Outwardly, he keeps up the sa clueless expression.
But Elisabeth doesn’t buy it.
She glares at him with the irritated look of soone who knows they’re being played.
«Hakuto, I’m not stupid. I see the legendary Monster Reaper Shin Tendo every morning when he drops off your stepsisters and that red-haired girl. It’s obvious you’re either his son or nephew—and therefore, a Monster Reaper.»
Hakuto swallows hard, barely visibly.
«My father... the legendary what? You must be confusing him with soone else. My dad was just a construction worker—until he sohow managed to impress my stepmother...» he mumbles.
«Hakuto Tendo, you’re starting to get on my nerves with these ridiculous lies!» Elisabeth snaps.
Hakuto lets out a long sigh.
~There’s no point trying to deny it anymore...~
His gaze sharpens instantly.
He stares straight into her eyes.
«Who are you?» he asks, voice low and alert.
His muscles tense beneath his clothes, even though he remains seated against the wall, right next to her—ready to move at the first sign of danger.
«Just a normal human. Like you. But I co from the world of N’Raeth,» Elisabeth replies.
Her face finally relaxes a bit—pleased that Hakuto has dropped the fake clueless act.
«Monster Reapers exist to eliminate anyone who crosses into this world, to preserve peace and order on Earth. Since you know the Tendo family is part of them, revealing your identity so carelessly is a huge risk,» Hakuto comnts.
«Only unauthorized crossings are punished. My parents and I are officially registered refugees—accepted by HESPARC Italy. It’s a privilege only granted to humans from N’Raeth, since we’re biologically and ntally identical to you. Unlike, say, vampires... who may look like humans on the outside, but have, well... habits that don’t really fit in here.»
«A political refugee, huh... Then your family must be pretty important in N’Raeth.»
Elisabeth gives a small nod.
«Yes, but... I’d rather not talk about that. To be honest, I think I’ve already said too much.»
Hakuto tilts his head slightly, eyes filled with doubt.
«Okay, then... why all this? I’m pretty sure there wasn’t any test during the first period. If there had been, Yuzu would’ve whined about it all morning—so I guess you skipped class just to talk to , right?»
«Very sharp of you,» Elisabeth smiles.
«Yes, there’s a specific reason why I wanted to be alone with you...»
Suddenly, Elisabeth blushes and slowly unzips her pink tracksuit halfway.
Underneath, she wears a white tank top—low-cut and tight-fitting.
Beneath that, a black bra peeks through, barely hiding a breast perfectly balanced with her slim figure.
Hakuto blushes too, completely caught off guard.
«W-What are you doing...?» he stamrs.
Her blush deepens.
«Well, um, I’d like you to...»
Then, in a swift motion, she pulls a permanent marker from her backpack.
She looks at Hakuto with a deadly serious expression.
«...I want you to autograph my boobs!»
«W-What did you just say...?» Hakuto stamrs again.
«You heard ! You’re so annoying when you play dumb! Don’t make repeat it—it’s already embarrassing enough...» she mutters, her face red as ever.
«B-But why would you want my autograph? And on your boobs of all places?!»
«W-What’s the big deal?! Just last week I went to this Arican rock concert with my friends and they all got their boobs signed by the band mbers!» she snaps, both flustered and irritated.
«Wow. Didn’t know I was a rockstar. I should probably add that to my résumé...» Hakuto murmurs, voice dripping with sarcasm.
«S-Stupid! I know you’re not a rockstar! But... you’re Shin Tendo’s son! I’m not bold enough to ask for sothing like this from a living legend like him—who knows what he’d think of ... So I’ll settle for having his son’s autograph! Please, I swear I’ll disappear forever and won’t bother you again!» she begs.
~It’s going to be hard considering we’re in the sa class... But still, why the hell would anyone want my dad’s autograph?~
When he voices the question aloud, Elisabeth stares at him in disbelief.
«Y-You’re seriously asking that?! You’re Shin Tendo’s son and you don’t know how famous he is in N’Raeth?! Three years ago, when I was studying at Astralea Magic Academy in the Kingdom of Lumindor, your father was literally on the cover of the Earth History textbook! He’s the idol! The things he’s done, the powerful demons he’s defeated... How could anyone not adore him?! And now his son is my classmate... I’m so excited I can’t take it!»
Hakuto’s mouth falls open.
He stays silent for several long seconds.
~This isn’t the first ti I’ve heard that my father is so kind of living legend in N’Raeth... But seriously? Included in a school textbook?! And what even is Earth History? Then again, I know the HESPARC Academy teaches about the races of N’Raeth, so it makes sense they’d also study us... She said she studied at Astralea Magic Academy and lived in Lumindor... Mmh... I only know it’s the most important human kingdom, but my father probably knows way more~
Hakuto lets out a deep sigh—this all feels completely insane, but really, why not just go along with the wish of a random girl obsessed with his dad?
He does what she asked.
Her body trembles like jelly as the marker tip brushes against her chest.
A mont later, the school bell rings—ti to head back to class.
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