Chapter 126

Chapter 126

The Heroine of the 1st Playthrough Remembers My Training.

Episode 126: Pink And Pink (2).

“…Hmph, I managed to easily deceive that foolish vice principal.”

As soon as Lilith exited the principal’s office, her expression hardened.

Her face now was so cold that it was hard to believe she had been the same Lilith who acted like a fool just moments before.

“They don’t even know what I was thinking when I enrolled here… This will make achieving my plan much easier.”

Although the official reason for her presence here was a request for assistance, Lilith’s true purpose lay elsewhere.

“Hehe… This Lilith! I will use this opportunity to become the greatest villain and crush Parthenon!”

Lilith clenched her fist tightly.

─ Operation Name: Rule Breaker.

If you did something bad, you became a villain. If you became a villain, you could no longer be a saint. If you were not a saint, you could leave Parthenon.

This was Lilith’s miraculous three-step plan.

‘Well, I am genuinely grateful for raising me…! But this Lilith, I’ve been trapped in Parthenon my whole life! It’s time to enjoy my freedom!’

Normally, there was no need for Lilith, holding the powerful position of a saint, to respond directly to such a request for help.

However, with her desperate pleading and the threat to lie on the floor during worship service in front of the congregation, she finally got permission to leave.

“Now then… Shall we begin the first evil deed?”

Recalling her plan, Lilith let out a sinister grin.

‘Eating a snack before lunch… It’s a forbidden act that ruins your appetite! But this Lilith will dare to do it!’

Gripping her purse tightly to avoid losing it, Lilith headed toward the Carnea Academy’s snack shop.

“Hmph… I haven’t even officially enrolled yet, and I’m already committing such heinous acts… I frighten myself.”

Laughing at her own self-praise, Lilith entered the shop.

“…Wow.”

Her eyes sparkled as she looked around.

‘S-snacks… so many snacks! W-what should I eat? Everything looks so good… No, Lilith, stay calm! The best choice is already decided!’

Taking a deep breath, Lilith closed her eyes and calmed herself.

Finally regaining her composure, she opened her mouth to order the snack she had been craving since leaving Parthenon.

“Hmm, one mint choco—huh?!”

As she was naturally placing her order, Lilith saw something unbelievable.

It had been written in small letters in the corner, so she hadn’t noticed it before, but as if guided by a goddess, it suddenly caught her eye.

“Mi… Mint choco chicken skewer? Ch-chicken skewers with mint choco on top? And it’s cheap…?”

Lilith’s hand trembled in shock.

‘This… This is a revolution! How did I not think of this before? The person who created this is a genius!’

If you added something delicious to something else delicious, it only made it more delicious, didn’t it?

‘Whew… I almost missed out on this amazing opportunity by just ordering mint choco! I could have lost half of my life’s joy!’

As if understanding something profound, Lilith nodded to herself.

‘I knew it, Carnea is not an easy place! …But it’s unfortunate for them! Their opponent is Lilith! Consider yourselves unlucky!’

With a broad smile, Lilith stretched out her hand toward the shop clerk.

“One mint choco chicken skewer, please!”

When I went to Tristan’s cabin, I saw a familiar little kid making ducks out of snow with her eyes.

“Hello.”

“Hoeee! It’s Yujin!”

Isolde, who I hadn’t seen in a while, still let out strange exclamations.

As I patted her head, I asked her, “How are you feeling?”

“I’m a bit tired, but I’m okay!”

“That’s good. And where’s Professor Tristan?”

“Dad went out for a bit! Oh, wait, here he comes!”

As Isolde said, I turned to see Tristan hurriedly running over, breathing heavily.

For a moment, I thought he might attack me out of nowhere, like during our first meeting, so I got a bit nervous…

Thankfully, Tristan only patted me on the back, as if greeting an old friend.

“Good to see you, Yujin. Come inside.”

The inside of the cabin hadn’t changed much, but with Isolde now awake, it felt a bit more lively.

“…If I knew you were coming, I would have brought some alcohol. I only have tea at the moment.”

“Tea is fine.”

“I prefer cocoa.”

I chuckled when I saw Isolde sneakily sharing her preference.

After a while, Tristan placed the tea on the table and asked,

“So, what brings you here?”

“…I came to ask something.”

“And what might that be?”

I sipped my tea before answering.

“The class placement results should be out by now.”

“That’s right.”

Before I could even ask, Tristan continued.

“You’ve been placed in Class 1.”

“…”

I won’t lie, I had hoped for it, but hearing it confirmed so plainly was a bit surprising.

“Professor Loreos gave a strong recommendation, and I agreed to place you in Class 1. Even without that, with your achievement of slaying the ‘Wolf,’ you would have made it there anyway.”

“…Thank you.”

I felt a bit relieved now that I didn’t need to ask to be placed in Class 1.

“By the way, your assigned professor will be Professor Amy.”

I was a bit surprised that it wasn’t Tristan, but Professor Amy was a good choice too.

As a top-tier user of the unique power of “Word Command,” Professor Amy would be an excellent mentor for someone like me who possesses a similar power.

‘Still, I thought Loreos would take charge…’

Given how much he pushed me in special training every day, I thought he had a vested interest in my growth.

“Seems you’re disappointed that Loreos isn’t your advisor.”

“…No, not at all.”

“Don’t worry, the reason Loreos isn’t your advisor is because he’s not at the academy right now.”

“…?”

What was he talking about?

‘Why is Loreos gone?’

It was understandable for Loreos not to have an active role in the first semester, but his presence was essential in the second semester.

He was someone who must not disappear.

“He said he was going to find a suitable mentor for you. After hearing that, I decided to step aside as your advisor. If even Loreos, with his level of dedication, won’t take on the role, how could I?”

Hearing Tristan’s words, I let out a sigh, but since this situation resulted from my actions, I couldn’t blame anyone else.

‘Please…’

All I could do was hope that Loreos would return before the second semester started.

“Hm, enough of that. So, what is the favor you wanted to ask?”

“…There’s someone I’d like to move up to Class 1.”

“Who are you referring to?”

“Vivian Beatrice.”

Tristan frowned as if he didn’t recall the name.

“…Vivian Beatrice?”

“She’s the younger sister of Bianca Beatrice, from Class 1 of the second year.”

Only then did Tristan nod, as though he finally remembered who she was.

“…Ah, now I know. Loreos mentioned her as well, but since she didn’t have any notable accomplishments, she wasn’t considered. So, you want her moved to Class 1?”

“Yes, that’s correct.”

I had prepared to convince him with reasons why Vivian should be promoted to Class 1.

“I understand.”

It was approved so easily.

“…Is it really that simple?”

“Well, unlike you, she doesn’t have any outstanding achievements, so convincing others won’t be easy.”

“But are you sure you can just agree so quickly?”

In response to my question, Tristan spoke as if it were the most obvious thing.

“Of course. It’s your request, isn’t it? I’ll make it happen no matter what.”

“…Thank you.”

“No need for thanks. This doesn’t even begin to repay the debt I owe you. Anything else you need?”

“This alone is more than enough.”

“Alright. Remember, you’re always welcome here, so don’t hesitate to ask for anything.”

Seeing Tristan smile softly at Isolde, I was genuinely relieved that he hadn’t given up on her.

“…Well, I’ll be taking my leave now.”

“Leaving so soon? Why not stay a bit longer?”

“I need to go thank the holy oil maker before it gets too late.”

“Ah, I wanted to thank them in person for saving Isolde’s life as well… but I couldn’t because they insisted on staying hidden.”

I chuckled quietly.

Knowing the personality of the nurse mama, while she was willing to offer her milk to save Isolde’s life, it was no surprise she wouldn’t want to meet face-to-face.

“Don’t worry. I’ll pass on your gratitude for you.”

“That would be much appreciated.”

“Then, I’ll be off now.”

“Next time you visit, bring some chocolate!”

“Sure. I’ll definitely bring some.”

I gave Isolde’s head one last pat and then left for the infirmary.

In front of the Carnea infirmary.

With a broad smile, I knocked on the door.

Knock knock.

“J-just a moment!”

I heard a clattering sound inside, as if something was being hastily put away. After a while, the door opened.

At the same time, a sweet, creamy scent of milk brushed past my nose.

It was a fragrance not of youthful freshness, but of a mature woman.

“Y-Yujin…?”

When I nodded, the nursing mother rushed toward me and wrapped me in a hug.

I had only gone home for vacation, but she acted as though her husband had returned from a battlefield.

“This isn’t a dream, right? Y-you’re really Yujin?”

Feeling the soft embrace of the nurse mama, which seemed even gentler than before, I spoke.

“…Cow udders?”

‘Yes, I’m back.’

…The words slipped out unintentionally.