(Raven’s POV)
"Co and join us."
Lillen said to and Alec.
But I ignored her for now, and instead—I looked at Alec while holding back a laugh.
’I’m glad to see this in person... Lol.’
I thought to myself.
Alec was blushing really hard, his face red as a tomato. His eyes were locked onto Lillen like a deer staring at headlights.
"Hey."
I muttered and nudged him with my elbow.
"H-huh? O-okay!"
Then Alec suddenly exclaid with a voice loud enough to make everyone flinch.
"Pfft—"
Alec was panicking. And it was hilarious seeing him like that.
"..."
Everyone turned to him with wide, confused eyes because of his sudden loud voice.
"Sorry..."
Realizing what he did, Alec lowered his head and apologized awkwardly.
He looked so stiff and uncomfortable.
And from my perspective, this was a cody show.
’It’s the best watching soone be this awkward in front of their crush... First crush, to be precise.’
I thought.
In the novel, Alec was instantly captivated by Lillen’s beauty the mont he laid eyes on her.
It was his first experience with that kind of emotion, so of course, he didn’t know what to do.
He acted like an idiot every ti she was around. Just like now.
Unlike , who had already rged with my past life’s mories, Alec was still slowly absorbing his.
It’s like he watched a movie about a legendary wizard and morized the plot.
anwhile, I watched a movie about an insanely handso and powerful guy — and I was the actor and protagonist of that film.
That’s the difference between us.
Anyway, as the atmosphere grew more awkward by the second, Lana walked over and pulled up a chair beside Lillen.
’In the novel, the two of them are like sisters. Really close. I’m glad that hasn’t changed.’
I said to myself.
Then Alec quietly walked off and joined Blake and the others.
He didn’t say another word — probably to avoid humiliating himself further.
As for , I looked at Lillen again.
Her eyes were a cold, stunning shade of light blue.
Her long obsidian-black hair glead softly under the lights.
Her red lips, sharp nose, and pale, smooth skin were srizing.
Add to that her model-tier figure with— well, let’s just say Alec isn’t the only one who gets why she’s so captivating.
’Yup, classic beauty trap. No wonder Alec short-circuited.’
[You demon, stop it.]
Sariel cut in.
’But it’s funny.’
I replied inwardly.
[...]
Sariel didn’t bother responding anymore.
Then—
"What are you doing just standing there?"
Lillen suddenly asked .
"Nothing."
I answered and casually made my way toward Alec and the others.
On my way there, I noticed Cooper and Cenric sitting near the corner.
Cooper had a frown on his face, eyes glaring directly at .
Cenric was calr, but his eyes held a certain alertness.
I ignored both of them. I had no reason to care.
When I sat beside Blake—
"Now that you guys are here, let’s get to the main subject... There’s no need for introductions, right?"
Lillen said, looking around.
Since everyone already knew each other, we just nodded.
"Good."
"Then as you probably noticed by now, all of you were invited to join the student council."
She declared.
Blake, Alec, and the others looked at each other with curious expressions.
"And I would like so of you to be freshman representatives."
"Four of you to be precise."
Lillen continued without wasting ti — I liked that about her.
"Now... all of you are qualified enough to be a freshman representative, but four reps per grade level is the maximum."
"And even if you’re just a mber, you’ll still get the sa pros and cons as the representatives."
Everyone was paying attention. Especially Alec.
He looked like he was absorbing every word like it was gospel.
"For example, we have a lot of fun social activities."
Lillen said.
"Right, and the pros?"
I asked, raising a brow.
Everyone turned and looked at like I was crazy.
"What?"
I asked again.
"..."
No one answered.
"Anyway, I’ll call the freshman representatives we picked."
Lillen said, deciding to ignore my question.
"Eve Godwin."
Tap.
Eve stood up with a calm but prideful expression and walked forward.
Lillen nodded and smiled.
"Curtis Hawkins."
Tap.
Curtis followed, standing next to Eve without hesitation.
"Alec Osmond."
"H-here!"
"Pfft—"
Alec’s nervous energy ca back full force, and I almost burst out laughing.
The others were clearly confused by his behavior.
anwhile, Eve, Adelle, and Aoi were eyeing him a little too closely.
Tap.
Trying to salvage what dignity he had left, Alec walked forward and stood beside Curtis.
"And lastly..."
Lillen muttered as she looked directly at .
"Raven Obadiah."
I stood up.
Tap.
And casually made my way forward.
Swoosh—
unintentionally activated a little.
A subtle but powerful aura leaked out from , causing a slight pressure in the air.
The others frowned slightly, clearly affected.
But I didn’t care. I just stood next to Alec confidently.
’The original reps were Alec, Curtis, Eve, and Aoi...’
I recalled.
But I didn’t feel bad about taking Aoi’s spot.
’She doesn’t need it anyway. I deserve this spot too.’
I thought.
Then Lillen raised her voice again.
"The four of you will be the voice of the freshn. A bridge between us seniors and you juniors."
She declared.
"As for the others, you’ll be joining as normal mbers."
"You’ll be in charge of security, peace, and occasional tasks."
Then she looked around with a serious gaze.
"So, just in case... are you sure you still want to join?"
""Yes.""
We all replied in sync.
Lillen smiled brightly.
"Then give your Lunar IDs and let officially add you guys as mbers."
"Here’s mine."
"Here."
"..."
One by one, we handed over our IDs.
Lillen took out two types of stickers from her desk drawer and began sticking them on our IDs.
After she was done, she returned them to us.
"I’ve registered you all. These stickers are access codes. You’ll now be able to enter rooms for council mbers, and there are also added access to you all in so facilities."
She explained.
"Welco to the student council."
"Welco."
"Welco to the student council."
Lana and Cenric chid in with polite smiles.
Cooper glanced at with a scowl.
"..Wel...co."
He grumbled.
’Wow, he’s really struggling to greet , huh?’
[Well, you do have a punchable smirk.]
’Handso punchable smirk.’
[You’re impossible.]
Anyway, just then—
"And Raven."
Lillen called .
"Yes?"
"About the condition you ntioned. What did you really an by that?"
Alec and the others turned to with curious looks.
I ignored them and smiled at Lillen.
"I want access to Lunar’s private dungeons."
"...!"
Gasps all around.
"You know we can’t do that. Only sophomores and tertiary students are allowed."
She said, shaking her head.
"I know..."
"But you can request access from the headmaster for , right?"
Lillen looked at like I’d grown a second head.
"Yeah, I can... but he’s not gonna approve it without a reason."
"Just make the request."
"I deserve it for cleaning up trash. That old man knows it too."
"What did you just say?"
"Nothing. Just submit the request."
"...Okay."
She reluctantly agreed.
"Hey, that’s not fair!"
"Yeah, I want access too!"
Curtis and Eve imdiately complained.
"Um, I’d like to have access too, if possible."
"Sa."
Alec and Aoi followed calmly.
Adelle and Blake were quiet, but their expressions said the sa thing.
I looked at Lillen.
"Answer them."
I said with a smirk.
"That asshole..."
I heard Cooper mutter behind .
But I didn’t care.
What did concern was Lana’s gaze. She was frowning slightly.
She leaned close to Lillen and whispered—
"Are you sure we made the right decision recruiting him?"
’I can hear you, you idiot.’
[Well, she’s not wrong. You do look shady.]
’Shady, handso. Sa difference.’
[Still shaless.]
"Haaa..."
Lillen sighed in defeat.
"I’ll request access for all of you."
"But whether the headmaster approves or not, that’s out of my hands."
"Fine by ."
"If we can’t get in, neither can Raven."
Eve and Curtis said firmly.
’Man, they really hate , huh.’
[It’s your fault.]
’Yeah... I made them like that.’
[...]
Then Lillen spoke again.
"Is that all?"
She looked tired.
"A room."
I replied.
"Huh?"
Everyone looked at like I was insane.
"I want a new room."
But I just repeated what I said.
"My dorm sucks. The walls aren’t even soundproof."
I said bluntly.
Even if weak sounds leak through, for [Awakeners] with enhanced senses, it’s easy to hear what’s going on in other rooms.
’I want privacy...’
I still rember Blake hearing things when Keara and I... Well, you know...
Anyway, moving on—
"Haaa..."
"I’ll try to get you a better room too."
Lillen sighed again.
The others were silent — they already had the best rooms for freshn.
Except Blake... he was trying not to laugh.
So were obviously annoyed by the special treatnt I was getting.
But I didn’t bla them.
’If I were in their shoes, I’d be annoyed too...’
’But Lillen is desperate. There are other groups in this academy that rival the student council in power, and they’re growing fast.’
If Alec, , or any of the others joined those groups—
It would be a huge loss to the council, and a hit to Lillen’s future plans.
So I’m just taking advantage of the situation.
[You manipulative bastard.]
Sariel said.
’Thank you.’
Then I casually replied to him.
After that, I smiled at Lillen—
"Thanks. In exchange, I’ll do my best as a representative."
Then I declared that.
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