.｡.:✧ Chapter 73 ✧:.｡.

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: FusionX
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At the tail end of a vacation that was long if considered long and short if considered short, numerous students were making their way back to Elgrid from their hometowns. Thanks to the well-established transportation, whether by land or water, students were returning to the dormitory without any trouble.

Though there were still about two days left until the start of the new term, most students, just in case, were already staying in their rooms at the dormitory.

And here was May Plov, the troublemaker who had been dragged to her family home by her uncle, the dean, right at the start of the vacation and had no choice but to stay put. This vacation was particularly tedious for her. The dean, had blackmailed her by saying he wouldn’t tell her father about her being a problematic student if she behaved and showed filial piety at home during the vacation.

Although she had a good time with her family, personally, she was disappointed because there was a boy at school she wanted to spend the vacation with.

“I heard he went to Yggdrasil.”

Did he meet that elf?

What happened if he did?

May was so eager to ask that she couldn’t help but walk boldly towards the boys’ dormitory floors.

“Hey! This is the third floor.”

Berman, who had become May’s subordinate and friend after losing to her, despite formerly being a leader of delinquents, was surprised but she ignored him and walked past.

“I don’t have time for you!”

She wanted to see him right away.

Yes, she wanted to punch that dumb face right now, shout at him for not wanting to see her for two months, and kiss him!

‘Ah, I can’t take it anymore. Just face Daniel.’

Yes, she would do it.

After all, meeting after two months, the first impression had to be strong.

“Hey, Daniel! Didn’t you miss me?”

May burst into Daniel’s room, shouting with a bright smile.

“Huh?”

“Eh?”

Two somewhat unusual girls were unpacking inside.

“What the… who are you guys?”

Confused, May quickly checked the nameplate on the door. Daniel McLean. It wasn’t wrong.

“Hurry up and close the door and come in!”

One of the girls, Hayun, hurriedly spoke, fearing someone might see from outside, pushing May to close the door.

Hayun being there was surprising enough, but what truly baffled her was the presence of a quaint little girl with ash-gray hair.

She seemed to be about 8 or 9 years old, apparently unpacking her things.

“What’s going on?”

Why was this little girl unpacking in Daniel McLean’s room? Hayun started to ponder how to explain.

Without going into detail, Michelle’s family had fallen into ruin because her father was being transferred for trial.

But since there were people who might harm her, it was decided that she would stay here until Daniel returned.

“Until Daniel comes back?”

“He said he’d stop by a forest on the way here.”

She didn’t go as far as to say it was the Demon Realm Forest. May looked curiously at Michelle.

“Your name is Michelle, right?”

“Yes, that’s right! You’re May, aren’t you?”

“Hmm? How did you know?”

Michelle answered May’s curious question with a big smile.

“Mister said you can tell it’s May if she looks mean!”

“Oh?”

This kid, talking behind my back while I’m away?

May was plotting her revenge with a wicked smile when Michelle added,

“But he said you’re trustworthy. If anything happens, go to her first. She’s conquered the school with her fists.”

“Cough, well, yes.”

Alright, revenge is now a kiss.

After all, she had planned to do so but hadn’t gotten the chance, so by May’s miraculous math, a kiss was born.

“Anyway, until Daniel returns, Michelle will use Daniel’s room, so be careful not to get caught by others.”

“…Got it.”

May nodded but felt oddly uncomfortable.

“Something feels strangely familiar?”

She knew Hayun had a connection with Daniel, but it didn’t feel like they were that close. Yet, now it felt as if she was waiting at home with a daughter for her husband to return.

She seemed oblivious to it, though.

“Hey, during the vacation…”

Just as May was about to press Hayun for answers, an unusual commotion was heard outside.

Thud, thud, thud, thud.

Heavy footsteps were approaching, and the sound of other students seemingly running away could be heard.

Finally, the door opened.

“Daniel! Why didn’t you come home during the vacation?”

A girl in a fifth-year uniform, with black hair and somewhat resembling Daniel, was standing there.

“…Hm?”

Diana McLean reacted just like May, but unlike May, she didn’t freeze; instead, she immediately closed and locked the door, making a grimace.

“What are you, where is our Daniel?”

It was the arrival of Daniel’s sister, Diana McLean.

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Up until the first semester vacation, the fifth graders had been away in different regions for practical lessons. Not all fifth graders went to the same place; each had their missions, and upon receiving approval from the supervisors there, they could return to the academy.

Of course, these missions were not easy. Those who finished early could enjoy their vacation, but those who didn’t had to invest their entire vacation into completing these tasks.

In this regard, Diana McLean was one of the students who finished their practical lessons the fastest. She was assigned to “The Dragon’s Boundary,” the racial boundary line between the dragonkin and humans.

Diana worked along with the guards at the boundary. Notably, The Dragon’s Boundary had no entry points like immigration checks but was simply fenced with wire and bars.

Humans and dragonkin had agreed not to infringe upon each other’s territories, leading to a situation where they completely left each other alone, not even engaging in trade.

Her role was to prevent and eliminate anyone attempting to cross The Dragon’s Boundary from either side.

“No, I got a letter from Rin saying that Daniel was at risk of being expelled, so I hurried to finish and return.”

May felt a twinge of guilt upon hearing this and avoided eye contact.

“But then, on my way back, another letter arrived? Everything had been resolved already. Since I was going back for the vacation anyway, I decided to head straight home, but Daniel wasn’t there!”

“He went to Yggdrasil with Rin.”

“Yeah, I heard from Ares.”

Diana replied nonchalantly and slowly turned to look at Hayun.

“You went too?”

“Yes, I did.”

“Well, let me ask you this. Why did he go there?”

Diana scratched her head as she asked, while Hayun glanced at May and Michelle. Michelle might not know, but May had some idea about the situation.

“It’s because Daniel has feelings for an elf, and he went to confess his love.”

“Did I hear that wrong?”

Diana, clearing her ears with her pinkie, asked for the story again. Hayun repeated it.

“Our Daniel likes Rin, right?”

Diana questioned if there was some misunderstanding, but Hayun shook her head.

“It seems he’s sorted things out with Rin.”

“Ha, did he confess then?”

“Was it successful?”

Diana’s question was immediately followed by May, who seemed too curious to hold back, bouncing in anticipation. Hayun hesitated for a moment before nodding.

“The elf gave a similar response, liking Daniel too. However, they’re taking time because he’s still a student.”

“Wow, mister’s the best.”

“Our brother is so capable?”

Hayun self-praised, considering the answer adequate.

Since helping with the Ares strategy, Daniel often sought love advice from Hayun, including his dilemma over confessing to May.

May looked blankly at Hayun, who remained silent. There was no reason for her to lie.

Thinking this, May’s heart sank, and she felt like crying.

Still, she held back.

“Great…”

She forced a slight smile.

“That’s good then.”

The boy she liked had successfully confessed. They weren’t dating yet, but that was only a matter of time.

May leaned against Daniel’s bed, feeling an acute sense of defeat. Even after two months, his scent lingered, stirring her emotions further.

“Anyway, Daniel’s not here, right? Then I’m leaving.”

Diana McLean left coolly.

As May was about to leave as well, two more people entered Daniel’s room.

Rin and Elise.

While Rin seemed to understand, Elise’s presence confused May. However, their conversation was concerning.

“Daniel owns you?”

“Yes, what about it?”

Stunned by what she heard, May looked bewildered at them, wanting to share her heartbreak.

“Daniel already has someone he likes. He’s promised to date that person.”

She told them out of spite, thinking they were still harboring feelings for him.

“I know. But my connection with Daniel is stronger than that.”

“What does it matter? Whoever he dates, I’m his person.”

The craziness of it all?

May’s internal label of “heartbroken” vanished, replaced by annoyance at these seemingly sane yet maddened individuals.

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