Survive in Azure Files

The Justice Realization Committee has a total of 200 members, including about ten cadres headed by the chairman and vice-chairman. All of them were implicated and forced to participate in the activities of other associations.

Most of the members were assigned to the Knights Hospitallers and the Sisters, essentially to help out as volunteers.

Since these two major societies have a long history, profound heritage, and strong strength, I don't need to worry about the situation over there.

It’s a bit of a shame that I couldn’t stop by to see Sister Mary during the commission.

As for the remaining members, they are relatively scattered and dotted around in some small communities.

Among them, there was one person that was specially highlighted by Zhu, and he was actually an acquaintance to me——

Let's go back to the end of the tea party, Nagisa explained it to me in detail.

"After school dessert club, and black tea club. Please be sure to go and check out these two clubs. You can choose whatever you like for the rest."

At that time, Nagisa said to me, "Because the chairman of the Justice Realization Committee, Tsurugi-san, and the second-in-command, Hasumi-san, are in these two places respectively."

But this is not enough to solve all my doubts.

The most important thing is that Nagisa asked me for help to avoid any troubles during the committee's reflection period. From Nagisa's request, it seems that she is mainly worried about Hasumi and Tsurugi, who I have never met.

So, why should they go to small clubs?

In response, Nagisa patiently explained: "Well... hehe~ should we say it is a second layer of insurance besides the teacher? In order to limit the impact caused by any accident to a controllable range."

I roughly understood what Nagisa meant.

Simply put, if Ren Jian and He Cheng were placed in the hands of the Sisters or the Knights Hospitaller, and if any trouble really broke out, the Tea Party would certainly receive strong protests, and it might even have to pay a high price to quell their anger.

As for small clubs like the After School Dessert Club, Nagisa can easily appease them because of her insignificance.

To be honest, I think Nagisa is a little scheming and too suspicious.

However, as a member of the Tea Party and one of the leaders of the Holy Trinity, Nagisa must also have such skills, prepare for the worst in advance, and take corresponding measures to live up to the responsibilities she shoulders.

After thinking about it, I felt that there was nothing wrong with Nagisa's behavior, so I just asked why she told me such considerations.

It was totally unexpected.

Nagisa's reply really touched my heart.

"Because the tea party isn't over yet." The noble daughter's smile was still perfect, but if you looked closely, you could see that her face was a little redder than usual. "So... I'm still your princess, right?"

I think I may have fallen in love with Nagisa.

Seriously speaking, she might have been under too much pressure recently, so she opened up a little and acted a little coquettishly to me, an adult trusted by Shengya, whom she trusted.

But it's just this that makes it so adorable!

I therefore made up my mind to do my best to conscientiously complete the task that His Highness Nagisa had assigned to me.

"You don't have to take it so seriously... I've already said it, it's not a particularly serious matter... You really are..."

Having said that, Nagisa's tone was not helpless, and her face was filled with a satisfied smile. It felt like she was not far from being conquered by me.

Let’s go back to the present.

I plan to visit the Black Tea Department first and seek information from my acquaintance Renjian.

However, just as I followed the map and arrived at the door of the black tea department's activity room, and was about to knock on the door, I heard a stern shout from inside:

"Instead of drinking this stuff, I'd rather rinse my mouth with muddy water...!"

I raised my hand, and it froze in mid-air.

Although the voice had changed slightly due to its intense anger, I could recognize that the owner of the voice was Ren Jian.

How come something really happened?!

In a hurry, I pushed the door open and came face to face with Lian Jian, who had a frosty face, an angry expression, and a few boxes in her arms.

"...Teacher? Why are you here?"

As Nagisa expected, Hasumi immediately calmed down when he saw me. But...

I looked behind Lian Jian, and saw students wearing ordinary Trinity uniforms, sitting around a tea table filled with snacks. They were obviously members of the Black Tea Department, and each of them had a look of fear and uneasiness on their faces.

It seems that I am late.

After taking a deep breath, I said to Lian Jian who seemed a little embarrassed: "Lian Jian, can you come with me?"

"Oh, okay." Lian Jian put the things in his arms aside, then turned around and apologized to the students of the black tea department, "Sorry, I'll be out for a while and will be back soon."

Although I think it's unlikely.

But could it be that... Lian Jian is... issuing death threats?

One of the students straightened his back suddenly and shouted, "It's okay! Lian Jian, your work is more important. We will wait for you to come back and continue!"

The other students also nodded their heads vigorously.

With strange emotions brewing in my heart, I took Lian to the corridor outside and found a secluded corner.

Among girls, Hasumi is quite tall, so when I look her in the eye at a close distance, I can do it without lowering my head.

Staring into Hasumi's dark red eyes that seemed to be a little shaken, I asked politely:

"Lian Jian, I heard you guys talking outside just now. Did you guys have any conflicts?"

"Eh?" Lian Jian reacted quickly and breathed a sigh of relief. "So that's how it is. No wonder the teacher suddenly pushed the door open with a serious expression. Sorry for the misunderstanding. I have no conflict with anyone in the black tea department. I just plan to burn the tea leaves I just used together with the fallen leaves."

……how to say.

Normally, this situation is called a conflict.

Seeing that I was about to say something, Lian Jian added, "Because this is tea produced in Gehenna, you can't drink this kind of rubbish."

So that’s how it is, then it’s understandable... What the hell!

"Hanuki, if I'm not mistaken, the current owner of those tea leaves is the Black Tea Department, right?"

"……Yes."

My tone became serious. "In other words, you are going to destroy other people's things just to satisfy your own emotions? This is hardly justice."

Lian Jian fell into silence.

After a long while, she lowered her head and sincerely admitted her fault: "I'm sorry... You're right, I really... lost my composure when it came to Gehenna. I will apologize to my classmates in the Black Tea Department."

I couldn't help but ask, "Lian Jian, if I remember correctly, you didn't hate Gehenna so much before, right?"

"…Some time ago, something happened…"

Although I had no intention of asking, Renjian seemed to want to confide in me.

"Teacher, I want to ask you a question, a very important question." Lian Jian said to me seriously, "Since you are my teacher, I think I can get an objective evaluation from you."

"Of course, just ask."

"Thank you."

Lian Jian took a deep breath, as if brewing words.

I subconsciously looked down a little and glanced at the girl's ups and downs. I couldn't help swallowing and getting ready.

Finally, she spoke:

“Am I really fat?”

Lian Jian asked me in a wronged tone.

This question confused me.

Can this kind of figure, with curves in all the right places, plump where it should be plump, slim where it should be slim, and almost a golden ratio, be related to being fat?

"Did the people of Gehenna say that about you?"

"Yes." When this was mentioned, Lian Jian gnashed his teeth in anger, "The Speaker of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall... actually humiliated me like this in a formal meeting..."

Haha, it turned out to be Makoto. My frown immediately relaxed.

Even though we have only met via email, I have gained a deep understanding of the character of the Chancellor of Pandemonium.

"So... Teacher, you also think that I..."

"No, Hasumi has maintained a very good figure."

"...Please don't comfort me. No matter how much I deceive myself, my weight is..."

As she spoke, Lian Jian became sad.

I really didn't expect that Ren Jian, who usually appears to be calm, actually has such a sentimental side.

Well, if you really care about your weight, why don't you eat desserts for ten or even nine people every now and then?

I thought about it and said, "Lianjian, don't say such discouraging words."

"I'm sorry to have worried you. But actually, I'm full of fighting spirit now. I've made up my mind that I must succeed in losing weight this time! I took the liberty to mention this to you this time, and I also hope to get your help!"

"Ah? Ah...how exactly can I help?"

If you exercise together occasionally, it should be fine.

Hasumi said seriously, "It is difficult for me to completely resist the temptation of desserts with my self-control alone. Although I have asked everyone in the club, that can only work within the school. So, please supervise me. If you happen to see me indulge in desserts in the future, please point it out to me and criticize me severely!"

...Why do you take it as a given that it is absolutely going to happen that I cheat outside of school?

"Oh..." After I agreed, I still expressed my opinion weakly, "Actually, I think... this is pretty good now..."

"I know the teacher is very gentle. But this is not a reason for me to indulge myself. Anyway, please take care of me!"

"I understand. I will help."

Help Lian Jian and solve her unwarranted weight anxiety. I added secretly in my heart.

"Thank you very much." Lian Jian nodded, and then thought, "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, do you have anything else to talk to me about?"

I almost forgot the main topic.

"Is such that……"

Suddenly, a prompt sound rang.

I took out my cell phone and looked at it, my expression changed slightly.

Chapter 18 What are you screaming about?

Thousand Layer Coffee is a famous coffee shop in Kivotos that often launches various delicious new desserts.

Thanks to its inexpensive and high-quality desserts, as well as its prime location just outside the gate of Trinity College, it has become one of the permanent locations for after-school dessert shops.

According to the electronic navigation, it takes less than five minutes to run from the community building of Trinity to the Thousand Layer Cafe, and I proved this with my own actions.

Because I received a call for help from Haomei, and there was no news from Haomei afterwards, and I couldn't contact the other three people in the dessert department after school, so I hurried over.

After entering the door, I held my knees and took a few deep breaths, wiped the sweat off my face with the back of my hand, then walked to the corridor and looked around.

It was much easier than I thought. I just glanced casually and saw four familiar halos.

Relieved, I walked to the table and asked, "What's going on with you guys? Why aren't any of you replying to my messages?"

"Eh? Teacher? Why are you here...ah."

The beautiful expression turned awkward, and I almost couldn't catch my breath -

You've forgotten about feelings, right?

However, this is not enough to explain why the other three did not respond.

Kazusa, who had roughly understood the situation, sighed, "What should I have said just now... This atmosphere is not suitable for taking out a cell phone..."

"So what exactly happened?"

Xiao Xia pondered for a moment: "I didn't place an order, but the store sent me desserts on its own accord. It's a category I've never heard of before, so it's normal to be hesitant. This is basically the situation."

First of all, it must be a metaphor again. I tried to understand it:

I don't know why Hecheng got involved, and he's not familiar with the other party, so the atmosphere is very awkward?

"Anyway, teacher, please use this to wipe off your sweat."

Ellie handed over a handkerchief with concern.

Although I also brought a handkerchief with me, I couldn't let Ellie down!