Imeve slightly lowered her eyelids, her beautiful lashes casting a small shadow beneath her eyes.
A faint fragrance wafted from the young woman, and a hint of doting affection and anticipation shone in her gentle gaze.
This delicate aroma lingered around her, blending the girl's fresh beauty with the uniform's elegance, so captivating that it made people unconsciously soften their breaths.
Many students were left dumbfounded.
The students around them, already divided into groups, were secretly glancing at each other, pointing back and forth, eventually all pointing at Imeve.
It was the first time in their entire student lives that they had seen a girl even more dazzling than Erylin.
At this moment, Imeve, having completely shed her identity as 'Sevis,' felt immensely relieved.
As the dust settled on the witch incident, the heavy burdens that had once bound her like invisible shackles were finally lifted.
The world around her seemed to have been cleansed anew; the whispers and strange looks of the past had all vanished.
And precisely because of this incident, she could temporarily set aside the responsibilities that came with the name Sevis.
“Miss, in your current appearance, he definitely won't be able to resist, you know?”
That's what Rosalind had told her.
After returning to her family's southern branch for the summer, Imeve, guided by Rosalind, reclaimed her true identity.
At the ball, many nobles, upon seeing her for the first time, decided they would pursue her then and there for the rest of their lives.
Although it caused her a fair amount of trouble, it was precisely because of this that Imeve, with Rosalind's company, fully adapted.
“Miss, weren't you wearing this before?”
“Miss, you were clearly looking forward to interacting with him in this identity, weren't you?”
“Miss, the name Sevis isn't in the south right now, you can't expose yourself yet~”
“Miss, you seem even easier to bully in your current state~”
Under Rosalind's various persuasions, Imeve “extremely reluctantly” changed into the gorgeous battle gown she was now wearing.
“Isn't that the Arbiter from the Titan Prosecution Office for this mission?”
“Why call that guy a Swordbearer? Is she extending an olive branch?”
“Damn it, how many connections does that guy have?!”
“What do you expect from someone who got in through the back door?”
Just as the students were discussing, Ain slowly extended his hand.
Thinking that he might also pursue her ardently, like those noble young masters, Imeve felt her cheeks flush.
Sure enough, does he like this me too…?
Just as Rosalind said, it seems no man dislikes this appearance…
The young woman slightly lowered her gaze, trying to hide the blush that quietly spread across her small face, but her maidenly shyness still peeked through her trembling lashes.
The young woman didn't dislike this at all.
Just as everyone thought Ain was about to take Imeve's small hand…
Ain slapped Imeve's right hand away.
The air solidified at that moment, and the expectant smile on Imeve's face instantly froze.
Ain crossed his arms over his chest, adopting a very disdainful attitude, looking down on her.
“Who are you?”
“Are we familiar?”
As soon as these words were spoken, the surrounding students instantly erupted into a commotion.
“He, he, he, he, he!”
A student pointed at Ain, seemingly unable to believe that he would reject an olive branch extended by an Arbiter.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, a smile also appeared on Ain's lips.
Let everyone remember that today, Ain, in public, declared to Sevis…
Loyalty!!!
Who's your Swordbearer?
Are you my Boss, to call me Swordbearer?
With those thin arms and legs, do you have my Boss's overpowered stats?
Can you kick small bosses left and large bosses right in Act Five?
Are you a 'big thigh' for me to cling to?!
Heh, a stinky small fry with no stats or mechanics!
My super brain tells me to choose super power!
Thinking this, Ain said very seriously, “You remember this: I am Sevis’s Swordbearer!”
“My entire life belongs only to Sevis!”
Just thinking about the news of his loyalty reaching Sevis, Ain couldn't help but feel excited.
That's right, that's right, it's like a gal game, you have to slowly grind for affection!
Ain suddenly imagined Sevis, upon hearing the news, being moved to tears before him.
“Ain, I can't believe you still chose me!”
“Quick, give me a kiss!”
Thinking this, Ain shook his head, banishing the fantasy from his mind.
Indeed, the last line was better left unsaid.
Imeve's lips twitched slightly; she apparently hadn't expected this turn of events at all.
However…
The young woman smiled knowingly.
Ain, he really is…
…so trusting of me.
Thinking that he wouldn't pursue her for her appearance like those foolish nobles, Imeve felt even warmer inside.
“Never mind,”
Imeve shrugged helplessly. Her purpose in coming here wasn't to reveal herself to him.
【Word Spirit: Prayer】
【Current affected target: Finn Valen】
【Note: The target's negative effect 【Positive Suggestion】 has been removed!】
Afterward, Ain secretly glanced at Lance.
The moment Lance pulled Finn into that special barrier, Ain had noticed a few clues.
After all, as a second playthrough player with a complete magic compendium, what kind of magic hadn't he seen?
Upon seeing the small black mist in Finn's eyes, Ain knew that Lance had cast a mental magic.
Aside from concealing his own intentions, Ain's earlier words were also meant to subtly remove the negative effects on Finn.
Although he could have achieved the same effect using 【Positive Suggestion】 himself, that would have definitely exposed his strength.
Only 【Word Spirit: Prayer】, one of the buffs bestowed by the Goddess of Light, could secretly counteract the control of mental magic with words of hope and light.
And just as Ain had expected, Lance had scrutinized Ain several times in the past few minutes, but ultimately only frowned.
Because when Ain had shaken his hand earlier, Lance had obtained Ain's dossier.
The update record was half a year ago.
Lance glanced at the text again.
【Ain Aldric】
【Tier 1 Mage】
【Assessment: Logistics】
Just a Tier 1…
Soon, Lance's face turned cold, and he took out a new list, speaking again.
“For this rescue squad, the academy sending only one student is definitely not enough!”
“Next, students whose names I call, please step forward and join this new team!”
“First up is, Heather Perry.”
“…”
Seeing no one respond, Lance's voice clearly rose a few octaves.
“Heather Perry!”
“Here!”
A scrawny male student stood before Lance, his reluctance obvious to anyone.
No one wanted to get involved in this mess.
Seeing that no one dared to meet his gaze, Lance chuckled lightly and said, “This is the result of our discussion. Of course, this operation will not force the academy…”
Lance's eyes sharpened.
“If you don't care about Imperial Authority…”
Ain and Finn hadn't expected the other party's attitude to be so unyielding.
It was clear they were determined to make trouble for the academy.
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