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Chapter 59 : Church Mission
Chapter 59 - Church Mission
“Miss Galactus, perhaps we can exchange some thoughts in the future,” the black-haired girl said as she was leaving.
“Oh? Does that mean you're interested in me, Miss Isatia?”
“I'm interested in everything about you,” the black-haired girl replied, turning her gaze to the silver-haired girl resting her chin on the table.
Their eyes, both a noble shade of purple, met, each seeing only the other's beauty.
Е n̄úmа .і̄ d̆
“Is that so? I'm honored,” Aesphyra said with a smile.
Tch, look at how smug she is.
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Winnie glanced at Aesphyra, unable to resist clicking his tongue in his mind.
Soon, the black-haired girl's figure faded into the distance.
Watching her leave, Winnie remained silent. He glanced at Aesphyra beside him. If he weren't afraid of arousing her suspicion, he would have loved to comment, 'Do all of you with the Carillian bloodline have a penchant for speaking in riddles??'
However, while Winnie didn't fully grasp the underlying meaning of Isatia's words, Aesphyra understood perfectly.
Ѐn u m̄а
She narrowed her agate-like eyes, gazing in the direction the black-haired girl had left, like a cunning cat plotting something.
“Well, well, even though the process was a bit bumpy, we still came out victorious in the end,” Winnie said, crossing his arms and crossing his legs, shooting a disdainful look at Aesphyra's reaction.
He interpreted Aesphyra's demeanor as her prey having taken the bait, this mischievous cat already fantasizing about her meal.
“Did I interrupt Winnie's sweet date?” Aesphyra asked with a smile.
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“Are you sure it's not the other way around??” Winnie raised an eyebrow. “But I guess even you, the promiscuous playgirl, managed to get a bite.”
“Tch, you were the one who said you already had someone in your heart. I wasn't wrong about you, you really do fall for anyone you see, clinging to any pretty girl you come across,” Winnie said disdainfully. “Honestly, what a character!”
Eňů m а
“I wonder what Mirexia and that Miss Vanessa would think if they saw this.”
“Lord Winnie.”
“What? Spit it out,” Winnie glanced at Aesphyra, unsure why she called his name without saying anything.
“Where did you go after we parted that night?” Aesphyra asked with a smile.
“What, stalking me isn't enough? Now you want to know where I went afterward?” Winnie looked at her strangely.
“Aesphyra, what does it matter to you? Are you really secretly in love with me? Why are you always so curious about my whereabouts? Do I need to report every conversation I have to you?”
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“I was just curious. It was so dangerous outside, and I couldn't protect you. How did you manage to get to the shelter on your own?” Aesphyra's smile was inscrutable.
“Who told you I went to the shelter?” Winnie glanced at her. “I didn't go to the shelter.”
“Then where did you go?”
“Where else could someone as responsible as me go? I was out rescuing people. Mirexia can vouch for that. Why?”
“Oh, so you went missing while rescuing people?” Aesphyra tilted her head, her tone meaningful.
Hiss...
Ёn̆ů m а̄. і̄ d̀
Winnie inhaled sharply.
Was this silver-haired brat trying to trick him?!
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She had even deliberately investigated him afterward, finding out that he had been missing for a long time after the disaster.
If he had been missing for so long, it was clear he hadn't gone to the shelter that day.
But if Aesphyra knew Winnie likely hadn't gone to the shelter, why did she ask how he got there?
And more importantly, Aesphyra hadn't asked if Winnie had gone to the shelter after leaving; she directly asked how he got there. That was clearly intentional.
W̃е b̂ nо̊ v̇ е̊ l Е̂n̂ ŭ m а̄
If Winnie had any intention of lying, he would have taken the opportunity to fabricate a reason like 'I was lucky.'
This would have revealed his desire to hide something, causing him to instinctively lie when questioned.
Caught off guard.
Winnie couldn't help but feel a chill, grateful he had chosen the right response.
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As for how Aesphyra found out, being a core member of the student council in her first year, she could easily check the list of missing students after the disaster and see for herself.
Originally, Winnie could have kept this hidden, as it hadn't been long since the incident, and he could have reported back later.
Еn̊ u m̈а̄
But the anxious Shikondel had gone to the student council and reported him missing, which was unfortunate.
Ah, Shikondel, you really got me into trouble.
Fortunately, he had a clever and sharp childhood friend.
Mirexia had anticipated this situation. Although the incident with the Demon God Pillar had been attributed to the Goddess's intervention, and no one would likely connect Winnie's disappearance to it, Mirexia, being meticulous, had prepared for it.
Mirexia hadn't gone to find Winnie that night, nor had she reported back to the student council, right?
That worked out perfectly.
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Mirexia stated in her report that Winnie hadn't been missing; during that time, she and Winnie had been together.
They had accidentally met that night and encountered some trouble, forcing them to hide in an abandoned school building, which was why they were delayed.
Later, Mirexia even changed Winnie's status from 'missing' to 'never missing,' stating that Winnie had been with her and she could vouch for him.
Aesphyra must have seen the records before they were amended, which was why she thought Winnie had been missing.
“Hmph, missing? I was afraid if I told the truth, your petty little jealous heart would go insane with envy,” Winnie said smugly, his acting flawless.
“I was secretly meeting with Mirexia that night,” Winnie said with a grin.
Wе́bn̊о́ v́.е̊l Ёn̊ùm̊а̊
“Meeting?” Aesphyra raised an eyebrow.
“Yeah, you're curious about the details, aren't you? Well, even if you are, I'm not going to tell you. Go ask Mirexia if you want to know,” Winnie said, thoroughly enjoying Aesphyra's reaction. “You're jealous, aren't you? You're jealous of me, right? I love seeing that envious look on your face, oh ho ho ho.”
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“Aesphyra, remember when we made that bet on the academy carriage, about who would win Mirexia's heart? Looks like you're getting further and further from victory, huh??” Winnie continued to tease her.
“Were you with Mirexia that night?” Aesphyra tilted her head.
“What, don't believe me? Go ask Mirexia then. She wouldn't lie to you, would she?” Winnie smirked.
“You've seen the student council records, haven't you? They clearly state that I wasn't missing; I was with Mirexia, helping with the rescue, but we ran into some trouble along the way.”
Ŵе̇bnо̌v̄е́ l̂ Е̄ ń ūm̂_ӑ
“...” Aesphyra appeared deep in thought.
Virtue + 50.'
'Current Virtue: 6744.'
Despite her calm exterior, she was clearly not happy.
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Winnie was feeling quite pleased with himself today, having come out on top in his confrontation with Aesphyra.
“Winnie, do you think you're the only remaining member of the Varelis family?” Aesphyra suddenly asked out of the blue.
E ǹ u m а́ .іd̃
“I believe I am,” Winnie said confidently, crossing his arms.
Hearing this, Aesphyra smiled without a word, tucked her book under her arm, and brushed her hair back as she stood up, seemingly ready to leave.
“Oh, by the way, Winnie, you probably don't know this yet,” Aesphyra said before leaving.
“Know what?” Winnie asked, puzzled.
“Recently, the Church of Radiance is sending a delegation to visit Carillian Academy.”
“Oh, and?” Winnie's expression changed slightly. “What does that have to do with me? The only effect it'll have is ruining my day. Yet, despite knowing that, you still told me.”
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“I didn't mean to make you unhappy, Winnie. I just thought it would be good for you to be mentally prepared, since you're somewhat related to the Church of Radiance delegation,” Aesphyra explained.
“I wouldn't dare. Who am I to associate with the noble Radiance clergy? I'm just a nobody,” Winnie rolled his eyes, unsure if Aesphyra was teasing him.
“By the way, why are they coming? Aren't those guys always busy with a million things?” Winnie asked.
“Who knows? But after such a major incident, as the leading human force, the Church of Radiance would naturally want to come and investigate. They'll probably bring their historians to record everything in detail.”
“They really can’t help meddling, huh,” Winnie commented.
“Hehe,” Aesphyra chuckled for some reason. “Well, Winnie, I think I helped you last time, didn't I? Three times, in fact.”
Ӗ_nū m̆ а́. і̆d̂_
“What are you getting at?” Winnie frowned.
“Nothing, just reminding you that you owe me a big favor now~” With that, the cunning silver-haired cat left with a smile.
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“Tch, she's really something,” Winnie looked at the two now-empty seats, only the lingering warmth indicating that the two girls had been there.
He suddenly felt that Aesphyra and Isatia approaching him wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision.
They seemed to be subtly probing, trying to glean some information from him.
These female leads...
É n̈ ům а
Winnie rubbed his temples tiredly, glanced at the workbook in front of him, and felt completely drained.
Unable to focus on his studies any longer, he picked up the workbook and prepared to leave.
Hiss...
However, as he stood up, he suddenly felt an eerie atmosphere in the previously quiet library.
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Winnie raised an eyebrow and looked around, noticing that the students who had previously avoided even glancing at him were now occasionally looking his way, some even openly staring.
Ah, he should have expected this.
W ѐb n̂оv́е l̆ Ė ñ ùm̂а̃
Aesphyra and Isatia were both 'idols' with numerous admirers in the academy.
Sitting with them for so long, how could he not attract attention?
Especially given his already questionable reputation.
But who was Winnie? He could care less about these subtle glances; even if everyone were staring at him, he wouldn't bat an eye.
Well, actually, some people were doing just that.
Like the male students who had been glaring at him with undisguised hostility.
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Hmm, probably from the Imperial faction.
This kind of bullying atmosphere didn't faze Winnie in the slightest.
What a joke, he was the infamous troublemaker of the capital. He was the one who bullied others, not the other way around.
It wasn't that he feared bullying; bullying should fear him.
Winnie held his head high, ignoring the strange looks, and walked out of the library.
The next day, while busy with student council work, Winnie was approached by a senior.
W еb n о̇v̈ еl̀ Е̂n um a
“Winnie, the Church of Radiance delegation is arriving at Carillian Academy tomorrow. The academy wants me to select a few suitable student representatives to greet them. Are you available?” the senior asked.
Normally, Winnie wouldn't have been considered for this role, but in the senior's eyes, Winnie's status as a descendant of the Varelis family made him more suitable than others.
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Regardless of what others said, Winnie was still a Varelis descendant, wasn't he?
The church delegation would likely be moved, reminiscing about the past.
At least, that's what the senior thought.
“Senior, can I say I'm not available?” Winnie replied, clearly not enthusiastic. “My pet bunny is lonely tomorrow, and I need to go home and play with it.”
Ẃѐ b̈ ñ о v еľ Е̂ n̈ü m̀_а
This was his way of saying he had no interest in the matter.
“Winnie, if you don't want to go, just say so. Don't make up such ridiculous excuses,” the senior said, exasperated.
“It's not mandatory. I thought of you because of your Varelis heritage. Many people would kill for this opportunity, it boosts your grades and increases your stipend. But if you're not interested, I'll find someone else...”
“Sorry, senior, I just remembered I don't have a pet bunny, so I'm free tomorrow,” Winnie immediately changed his tune, grinning.
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“Greeting the Church of Radiance delegation, right? Sure, I'll go. Don't bother looking for anyone else. Who else but me, a Varelis descendant, is fit for this job??”
He had been worrying about his semester grades and stipend recently.
Е n u m̀ а
Although he didn't want to see those hypocritical bastards, just meeting them once, symbolically greeting them, wouldn't require him to say much, and those arrogant nobles probably wouldn't even recognize him.
Given that, with such a great opportunity to boost his grades and increase his stipend, why wouldn't he take it?
Often, it wasn't that he wasn't willing; it was just that the compensation wasn't sufficient.
Seeing Winnie change his attitude so quickly, the senior couldn't help but twitch her mouth.
“Alright, get ready. Tomorrow, you'll join the other student representatives and the faculty to greet the Church of Radiance delegation. Make sure to dress appropriately. Look at you, your collar isn't even straightened. You can't be so casual tomorrow; this is a formal reception, so tidy up, understand?”
“Got it, I understand.”
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