Unspeakable bubbles

"However, we can look at her, but we can't take her away from this academy."

"This...this is just like being in prison!"

"You're wrong about that. There are countless people outside who would love to sit in the Unicorn Academy prison but can't."

"..."

Seeing that Masumi hesitated and didn't speak, Ninomiya secretly gave Jack a wink.

"A Cheng..."

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Ninomiya Sui walked quickly ahead, with Bubble following behind carrying her schoolbag.

Masumi was eventually persuaded. After repeatedly telling herself to take good care of Bubble, she wiped away her tears as Jack pulled her away.

Although she had promised her friend that she would take good care of the child, Ninomiya Sui only said "Come with me" to Bubble after Masumi left, and then remained silent.

"Ah, Ninomiya-neechan, is that a school building up ahead? That's strange."

The little girl looked curiously into the distance at a strange building.

There are six floors in total, with the bottom floor being the widest and getting narrower as you go up, just like...

"It looks like the pyramids that Bubble saw on TV, except the top of the pyramid is pointed."

"This is a unique feature of Unicorn Academy: the more dangerous a student is, the higher up their class they are."

"What about Bubble? Where does Bubble go to class?"

"You?" Ninomiya Sui paused slightly. "You'll find out if you come with me."

"Oh!"

It's the time when students are playing after class, but there's no laughter or joy at Unicorn Academy.

Most of the students were alone, coming and going in a hurry, with a subtle sense of hostility between them.

The atmosphere throughout the academy was incredibly oppressive.

Section 210, Chapter 209: Doubt Arises

“Unicorn Academy encourages competition, so relationships between students may not be very good.”

Ninomiya Sui felt somewhat downcast when she saw the students avoiding them from a distance, their eyes filled with scrutiny and hostility.

"It seems quite different from the academy Bubble used to attend."

The little girl scratched her head. "In Lily of the Valley, there's also the United Front. Everyone chats with each other after class, and everyone... oh right, everyone laughs!"

"..."

Ninomiya Sui fell silent. How could she not wish to change the atmosphere of the academy and fill the students' faces with smiles?

Although she has gradually begun to take control of the family's power, the atmosphere at Unicorn Academy has a long history and cannot be changed by Ninomiya Sui alone.

"The dormitory is behind the teaching building. I will ask your homeroom teacher to take you there."

"The facilities there are complete, including a washing machine, shower, and private toilet. Bubble, you have experience staying in hotels before, so you shouldn't have any major problems with daily life."

"Huh? Ninomiya-neechan, they're all looking at us."

Just then, the two were about to go up to the second floor, and many students who hadn't paid attention to Bubble earlier were suddenly drawn to them.

“They’re not looking at ‘us,’ they’re looking at you, Bubble.”

The little girl looked at her in confusion: "Bubbles? Why is everyone looking at the bubbles?"

"Because you are about to go up to the second floor, these 'lower-level' students of Unicorn Academy will naturally look up to you."

"Hehe, saying it's admiring is not quite accurate, it's more like envy and jealousy."

"Second floor? Is there anything strange about going up to the second floor?"

"As I just said, the more dangerous the student, the higher up their classroom is on the floor."

Ninomiya Sui said calmly, "Unicorn Academy defines dangerous students differently than the outside world. The more dangerous you are, the stronger you are and the higher your potential!"

"Students on the first floor want to go up to the second floor, students on the second floor want to go up to the third floor... The higher the floor you are on, the more resources you can enjoy at Unicorn Academy."

"Oh, I see. So when Ninomiya-neechan said that Bubbles was a dangerous student, she was actually praising Bubbles."

"Well, you could say that."

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Second floor, third floor, fourth floor, Ninomiya Sui led Bubbles without stopping.

"arrive."

The two arrived at the top floor of the teaching building, where there was a classroom without a nameplate.

"Lord Ninomiya, you've finally arrived!"

The classroom door was suddenly pushed open, and an elegant woman in a suit and tie with long, flowing hair walked out.

She warmly grasped Ninomiya Sui's hand: "Thank you for personally bringing the transfer student here. In the future, you only need to give the order for such small matters, and I will take care of it."

“It’s been a long time, Ms. Bella.” Ninomiya Sui withdrew her hand without making a sound. “This child is very important, and it is only right that I take care of him personally.”

"Oh?" Bella's gaze shifted. She had been focused on Ninomiya, and only now did she notice the little girl standing behind him.

"Hello, my name is Bubble!"

"Hello, I'm your homeroom teacher. But I prefer to be called Miss Bella rather than 'teacher'," Bella said with a smile after a slight pause.

"Bella, Miss?"

"Haha, what a sensible child."

"However, Lord Ninomiya, isn't Bubble too young?"

"Of course you know the situation at Unicorn Academy. Even if Bubble has extraordinary potential, is it really appropriate to put her on the sixth floor right now...?"

Before Ninomiya Sui could speak, Bella said with a look of annoyance, "Oh dear, look at me, I'm sure Lord Ninomiya has already considered this matter, there's no need for me to say anything more."

"Bubble will have to trouble you to take good care of her, Ms. Bella. After all, she is still young, and it will definitely be difficult for her to live at school in the future."

"Leave it to me. Boarding school... It's really not easy for someone so young to have to live alone at school." Bella looked at Bubble with great emotion.

"Bubble, why don't you go to the classroom and wait for a while? I have some things to tell Ms. Bella."

"Lord Ninomiya, if you're so inclined, please just call me Bella, or Miss Bella is fine too."

Watching Bubble walk into the classroom, Ninomiya lowered her voice and said, "Ms. Bella, there's something I need to make clear first. Bubble actually has a guardian."

Upon hearing how Ninomiya addressed her, Bella subtly pursed her lips.

Then, feigning surprise, she asked, "Huh? If you have a guardian, why..."

"There are some hidden reasons behind this," Ninomiya Sui said casually, without offering any further explanation.

"Oh, I see, I see. I'm not a very curious person."

"Ms. Bella, there is one more thing I need to ask of you."

"You flatter me, Your Highness. Please give your instructions."

"I hope you can record Bubble's daily activities and report to me once a week."

"Of course, I don't need to know every little detail, but I need to know what Bubble does every day in general."

“This…” Bella did not readily agree, her eyes filled with intense curiosity.

"I know this is extra work, but don't worry, you'll definitely be paid well."

“How about this number per week?” Ninomiya Sui held up four fingers.

"What are you saying? It's my honor to serve you, and I certainly wouldn't accept any money!"

"But there's that thing I asked you to do before..."

"Ms. Bella, you've become a member of the Seven Rings Tower thanks to my recommendation, right?" Ninomiya Sui reminded her.

"Of course, of course, I will always remember your kindness."

Bella looked troubled: "Although I am already a member of the Seventh Ring Tower, I am only on the outer perimeter."

"If possible, I hope to go further."

"Could you possibly make an exception? I've longed to join the Seven Ring Tower for a long time. If I could become a part of it, I'd be laughing in my sleep."

"..."

Ninomiya Sui was silent for a while: "Becoming an insider of the Seven Rings Tower will only mean taking on more responsibility and being subject to greater constraints."

"Many of the conveniences can actually be enjoyed simply by joining the outside world."

"Your Excellency Ninomiya, I understand everything you've said."

"However, being an insider certainly has its advantages compared to being an outsider."

Bella clasped her hands together and said, "Joining the Seven Rings Tower has been my long-cherished wish. If Your Excellency Ninomiya can lend me a hand, I will certainly do my best to fulfill your request!"

"...Can you tell me why Bella-sensei is so eager to join the Seven Rings Tower?" Ninomiya asked, staring into Bella's eyes.

"The Seven Rings Tower is the Federation's number one secretive organization, isn't that attractive enough?"

Bella met Ninomiya's gaze and spoke earnestly.

"I understand."

Ninomiya Sui smiled slightly: "Complete the task I assigned you diligently, and I will fulfill Bella-sensei's wish."

'Just to be on the safe side, it's necessary to investigate this guy's background again.' Although she readily agreed, Ninomiya Sui had a completely different thought in mind.

"I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Bella exclaimed excitedly.

Section 211, Chapter 210: The Great Master