Nobody knows how to be a villain better than me.

However, before Hinako could even stammer out a word, Lydel grabbed her and strode out of the meeting room, heading straight for the old school building.

Along the way, Lydel enthusiastically introduced the scenery and landmarks to Hinako, acting quite like the hostess.

The imposing presence.

To the latter, they were just similar-looking buildings, but according to Lydia, they had different histories and uses, serving as various research labs and classrooms for the plant science department. Hinako, frustrated by the reserved nature of Easterners, could only nod repeatedly, praying that this young lady from the plant science department would soon grant her her freedom.

……

After several twists and turns, Lydia finally stopped in front of a door and knocked.

"Isn't this a bit too late?"

In the room filled with books, Reines, sitting in a soft chair, put down her now-cold red tea and snorted irritably.

"I first took care of some personal matters related to the plant family."

Lydia answered casually, then skillfully went inside and sat down. She snapped her fingers at the mercury maid beside her and ordered a cup of refreshing black tea.

As members of the same aristocratic school, the El-Melloi and Acerlot families naturally visited each other frequently and maintained a good personal relationship.

Having just taken a sip of black tea to soothe her throat, the energetic Lydia put down her teacup, looked around the room, and frowned slightly.

"Where are they? Haven't they all arrived yet?"

"What do you mean they didn't come? They left long ago."

"Even Qingzi is one?"

"Hmm, apart from Rani who has to rush to finish her research, the Edelfelt family, the Tohsaka family, the Sajo family, and the Animusfia family have all set off one after another. Judging by the time, they should be arriving soon."

She started counting on her fingers, then gracefully covered her mouth with a slight smile.

Lydia muttered a few words, a hint of dissatisfaction appearing on her face.

"Didn't we agree to go together? Is there really a need to be in such a hurry?"

"Who knows? Maybe they have some secrets they can't let outsiders know."

"A secret? Oh ho, I felt that Aoko's reaction was off when we were at the mall. There really is something going on between them!"

Upon hearing this, Lydia slammed her fist into her palm, suddenly realizing the truth, and her eyes blazed with a fierce gossip-loving light.

Inside the room, the eyes of the adult and the child met, each revealing a hint of eagerness.

“Miss Akuta Hinako, it’s perfect that you’re here too. Let’s join you.” At that moment, Reines turned her gaze to the corner, her tone filled with mystery and allure. “Who knows, we might stumble upon something big~”

"event?"

Hinako, who had been dragged there by force, looked completely bewildered and confused.

"Of course it's a rare and great show, much more exciting than those boring prime-time dramas on TV."

"You need to go find that guy!"

Hinako Akuta thought for a long time before she finally realized what was going on.

However, because she had something on her hands that some cunning person had, a hint of hesitation appeared on Hinako's face.

"Should we confront each other face to face?"

"How could that be? We were just there as spectators."

Reines blinked, covered her mouth and chuckled, the eerie light in her eyes exuding a strong seductive charm.

"As a victim, don't you want to see justice served and what happens to that guy?"

The whispers echoing in her ears stirred up the anger and irritability in Hinako's heart. Her pretty face contorted with rage, and her teeth chattered.

Not only was she exposed, groped, and threatened, but she was also thrown out as a human bomb...

She had never suffered such a loss since she woke up.

Seeing the visible change in Hinako's face, Reines pointed to the door and spoke with a smile.

"The car is ready."

"Together!"

Hinako Akuta readily agreed, extending her hand to shake hands with Lydel and Reines, joining the temporary debt collection group.

Immediately, the three of them, having reached a consensus, got into the car, and driven by the Mercury Maid, drove through the school gate and sped away.

Meanwhile, at 10 Downing Street, the Prime Minister's Office.

Samael managed to calm the enraged Morgan and Artoria down after much persuasion.

As for Queen Maeve, who was thrown out directly, he naturally had no time to pay attention to her.

This woman is here, but she has to bring up the most sensitive topics. She's so bold as to cause such a scene in front of Artoria and Morgan. It's already a testament to the Ntr sisters' good temper that they didn't tear Noknare apart on the spot.

Thinking of this, Samael, who was innocently implicated, even wished he could personally teach Noknare a lesson for running away after setting the fire.

"What do you want to eat tonight? I'll cook!"

“Hamburger meat!”

French cuisine!

As Samael changed the subject, the two sisters, who were very particular about the quantity and quality of their meals, couldn't help but look a little more relaxed.

However, just as the atmosphere at the scene was gradually easing, a former idol singer with pink dragon horns and dressed in a black and white maid outfit rushed into the house to report.

"Samael, Samael! Another woman is looking for you outside!"

Instantly, the indoor temperature plummeted, and Samael could vaguely see a layer of tiny, pale blue ice crystals condensing in the air.

Don't panic, there's something to do...

The ancient snake swallowed hard, trying to maintain its composure, and solemnly rebuked.

"They're all so flustered, they don't look like government officials at all! First of all, are they from the Clock Tower? And are the two blonde sisters leading them?"

"Okay, it seems so..."

Because I was suffering from someone's emotional manipulation and was so busy adding fuel to the fire, I didn't pay much attention to the details.

Fearing retribution, the Dragon Maiden nodded repeatedly under Samael's imposing aura.

"Oh, it seems to be a claim issue with the Karnak Department Store."

A confident smile appeared on the ancient serpent's face as he turned to explain gently to Artoria and Morgan, who were staring at him.

“That place is owned by a family-owned branch of the Mage's Association. Back then, in order to resolve the Wild Hunt issue, I used a bit too much force and caused some damage to the mall. But in order to quell the unrest as soon as possible, I brought the King of the Wild Hunt to 10 Downing Street to meet you…”

After a brief pause, Samael shook his head in exasperation and complained.

"The matter was urgent, so before leaving, to avoid them obstructing me, I left the address of 10 Downing Street and guaranteed that the government would cover the mall's losses. It's such a small matter, yet they came in such a hurry..."

"Is that really all there is to it?"

Hearing that clear and logical explanation, Morgan and Artoria were skeptical.

"Do I really need to beat around the bush about something like this?"

Samael seemed somewhat amused and exasperated, then turned to the dragon girl at the door and asked her in a very kind manner.

"Elizabeth, did they mention collecting the debt? Don't rush, just tell the truth. Don't learn from some liar."

"Yes, yes, I heard that, that's what they were talking about!"

Under the kind gaze of those dark eyes, Elizabeth glanced at the human-shaped sculpture gathering dust in the corner, shrank back, and immediately nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

Their reason for contacting them seems to indeed be to seek compensation.

If I dared to embellish the story, she would probably really turn into a dragon meat steak.

"See? I really wasn't lying to you!"

Samael spread his hands, half resentful and half helpless.

"Let's leave that aside for now. Tell them to go to meeting room number three. Boudica and I will go and discuss the compensation issue with them."

Could it be that I've wronged him?

Mingming, he traveled back and forth, all for the sake of our country.

Morgan and Artoria looked at Samael's upright demeanor, which seemed to prioritize official business, and their unfounded suspicions turned into a sense of guilt.

"Can not be done……"

However, just as the two sisters were about to speak to ease the tension, the Dragon Girl scratched her head.

Samael rubbed his temples and asked irritably.

"what happened again?"

"Reception room number three is too small; there's no room for it."

It can't fit? Really?

Although it's a private meeting room for voters, it shouldn't be a problem to accommodate three to five people, right? Why would it be so inconvenient...?

Suddenly, Morgan and Artoria seemed to realize something, their expressions changed slightly, and their eyes darkened.

"How many people came?"

"Seven or eight, I guess..."

"Seven or eight?!"

"It seems there are more than that; there are a few more on the way."

The Dragon Girl counted on her fingers and answered honestly.

Samael, who was about to leave, coughed repeatedly, interrupting Morgan and Artoria's questions, and forced a smile on his face.

"Ahem, I forgot to mention that besides the affected businesses, we also encountered a few innocent magicians who got caught up in this mess. We need to give them an explanation, right?"

However, Morgan and Artoria ignored Samael's words this time, stepped forward, and smiled at the dragon girl.

Are they... pretty?

"Pretty!"

The dragon girl answered subconsciously, then confidently raised her chin and added another sentence.

"However, compared to me, she's still a little bit lacking..."

But at this moment, the two questioners had no interest in listening to her boasting. They turned their heads at the same time, looking at the person who had quietly crept to the door, and simultaneously raised their swords and staffs.

Samael was on the verge of tears. He silently turned around, retreated to his original spot, and glared fiercely at the teammate who had betrayed him.

If I had known, I should have stuffed that idiot into cement and then thrown him into the Thames!

Chapter Twenty-Five: The Girlfriends' Parting Ceremony

Inside the room, Morgan stood up from behind his desk and spoke softly, breaking the eerie silence.

"Since the reception room isn't big enough, let's invite them all to my office."

Upon hearing this, Samael broke out in a cold sweat as he recalled the scene of the women's meeting and his past experiences in Fuyuki City. He shook his head with a forced smile.

"No, no, let me handle this kind of thing."

"How can we call eradicating the root of the disaster a trivial matter? The issue of compensation should be addressed jointly by us."

Artoria turned away from the French windows, calmly shutting down Samael's excuse, and waved for the dragon girl to go and take him away.

As a dragon with keen senses, even if Elizabeth was foolish, she instinctively sensed a strong sense of danger.

Therefore, upon hearing the assignment, she nodded hastily and dashed out of the room.

Samael tried to stop it, but it was too late.

Done!

The ancient snake felt a chill run down its spine, and its body instinctively shrank into the shadows, wanting to make a run for it.

However, just as he approached the door, a thick, invisible barrier appeared behind him, blocking his way.

At the same time, both blue and gold eyes looked at the hand pressing on the doorknob.