Survive in Azure Files

Does this person actually think he still has such a thing as reserve?

I think she should learn from me what it means to be modest.

I frowned and said coldly, "Aren't you just coveting my beauty?"

"That's not the case. Besides, you want to use me now, right? You haven't even asked for my opinion."

"Well, what's your opinion?"

"Of course it is..."

Hanako took a deep breath and said with a loud voice: "Let me use you in return!"

...and you still dare to say you are not greedy for me! ?

I subconsciously took a step back: "What do you want to do?"

"Ah, please don't be so defensive of me. I just want you to go shopping with me."

Hanako seemed to have lost her intention to tease me, and said to me sincerely, "Don't you want me to teach Koharu-chan and Azusa-chan? As a member of the cram school club, I am happy to serve. However, if so, I have to go buy some necessities. Can you come with me?"

"That's right."

Hearing this, I secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

I still can't underestimate Hanako. Fortunately, she seems to know her limits now and won't make things too difficult for me.

Since it was just a small matter, I nodded and said, "When was that? After the cram school activities were over?"

"Yes, but I need to do some other preparations today. Are you free tomorrow?"

"can."

In a few words, Hanako and I agreed on a date for tomorrow.

Yes, this is of course a date. The so-called shopping must be just an excuse she made up, otherwise why would she insist on me going with her?

Having extensive experience in this area, I could see through Hanako's little intention of getting close to me at a glance.

After all, it’s because I’m too handsome.

After that, I told Hanako to save some face for Koharu and let her go back first. Then I strolled in the corridor alone for a while before slowly walking back to the classroom.

However, the moment I walked into the classroom, the scene I saw surprised me a little, and then I felt deeply relieved.

In the classroom, Koharu, who had always been a loner, came up to Hanako with her textbook in hand.

Although her cheeks were blushing and she still looked a little shy, she seemed to be asking her for help with a question she didn't know how to answer.

At this moment, I suddenly remembered Hanako's evaluation of Koharu just now.

I smiled slightly. It seems that I was indeed a little too worried...

It's all Xiaochun's fault! She left such a bad impression on me that I made a mistake in my judgment!

In short, the learning atmosphere in the classroom is becoming more and more enthusiastic, and the atmosphere of getting along is becoming more and more harmonious.

It seems that everything is going in the right direction. Even if there is no hope of passing the first make-up exam, as long as Azusa and Koharu, who really need tutoring, can maintain their current momentum, they will be able to pass within three attempts. By then, my mission will be basically completed.

Then, it was time to fulfill the promise between Hanako and I and allow her to drop out of Trinity.

Of course, this is a later story. During this period, perhaps some other twists and turns will happen that will make Hanako give up this idea.

After finishing today's cram school activities, I returned to Xialai smoothly before night fell.

Iroha had gone back a long time ago, but not long after I sat down, I received a message from her.

After replying, the time for meeting with Makoto was set.

Chapter 22: First Arrival at the Temple of Ten Thousand Demons

The next morning, as I was about to set off for Pandemonium, I received a new friend request.

After passing through, the other side sent a message almost instantly.

Makoto: The time has come.

Me: What?

Makoto: Hehehe, there’s no need to panic.

Makoto: I just came to inform you that my perfect plan has been completed.

Makoto: Finally, my Makoto-sama...

Makoto: No, our great chapter is about to begin!

Although the wording she used was a bit strange, I felt that she was probably reminding me not to be late for the meeting?

At least that's what I thought when I was about to set off.

But when I arrived outside the Pandemonium headquarters and witnessed the scene in the square with my own eyes, I immediately understood the true meaning of the message sent by Makoto.

And why, after telling me the meeting time, Iroha also told me to come as early as possible and remember to notify her when I was about to arrive.

I saw that on the square, just like a construction site, a large number of members of the Ten Thousand Demons Palace were busy, but there was order in the chaos, and everyone looked focused. Even the appearance of a handsome man like me could not shake them in the slightest.

I also heard a member of the Pandemonium who seemed to be a cadre, loudly lecturing his subordinates:

"The guest we are welcoming is of great importance. We cannot afford to make any mistakes. Our mission is to ensure that everything goes perfectly and demonstrate the authority of Chancellor Makoto! Today is the day to demonstrate the strength of our Pandemonium!"

"Yes!" There was a response like a tsunami, and then these girls lined up neatly, with their heads held high, and quickly went back to their respective posts.

Why does it feel like Makoto's prestige in Pandemonium is extremely high?

And the guest they were talking about could only be me.

As for making such a big show...

Although I felt that Makoto took meeting me very seriously, I didn't feel comfortable in any way.

At this time, the cadre noticed me, frowned and walked up to me, polite but firm:

"Excuse me, who are you? The Pantheon Palace has some important business to attend to. If you are not related to us, please do not stay around here."

"I……"

As soon as I opened my mouth, I heard a calm voice interrupting me:

"This is Xia Lai's teacher, the person Speaker Makoto specified you wanted to see."

Iroha appeared at the right moment and explained.

The cadre suddenly understood and became respectful to me: "I see. Please forgive my impoliteness."

"Then I'll take you away, teacher."

After saying hello, Iroha winked at me and led me to the headquarters of Pandemonium.

When we were alone in a long corridor, she chuckled and said, "You've arrived just in time. This way, the increased workload is still within an acceptable range."

Although I had already made a corresponding guess, when this guess was confirmed, I couldn't help but say, "You asked me to come early, is it really for this?"

Iroha looked at me strangely: "What else?"

She was so confident that I was stunned for a moment. I began to doubt whether I was too hardworking and inflexible in my daily work.

Suddenly, Iroha stopped and pointed to a simple and elegant door in front of him: "Okay, I'll take you there. Makoto-senpai is in the office in front."

I thanked him and was about to walk past Iroha and go forward alone, but suddenly I remembered something that I should say at this moment, so I stopped and turned back.

Staring at the confused red-haired girl, I asked an important question with a solemn expression:

"Does this count as me helping you this time?"

Hearing this, Iroha immediately understood what I meant, frowned slightly, and looked at me helplessly:

"You are such a person... Why do you always think about this? The information is really correct. Hey, listen carefully, this is a mutual benefit, so there is no reward."

I understand, she is shy. Unfortunately, it seems that we can't get closer in the short term.

However, there is indeed some fun in slower progress.

Seeing me nod in understanding, Iroha narrowed his eyes and said, "I always feel like you are thinking about something that makes me angry."

"This must be your illusion."

"Forget it. I'll leave first then."

After watching her disappear into the distance, I turned and walked towards Makoto's office.

When I got to the door, I found that it was not closed tightly, but was ajar.

For the sake of politeness, I knocked on the door twice and raised my voice:

"excuse me."

"No!" However, before I finished speaking, an anxious voice came from inside, "That's not the case either!"

I recognized that this should be Makoto's voice, but I didn't know if these seemingly irrelevant words were a request for me to come in.

After hesitating for a while, I decided to go in and take a look at the situation first.

As soon as I entered, my attention was drawn to the girl who was pacing back and forth at the other end of the office, with her head down and a troubled look on her face.

"Mmmmm... this isn't right... that isn't right either..."

As if she hadn't noticed my presence at all, she muttered to herself, "We're running out of time...!? And yet I still can't come up with any good ideas...!"

I suddenly thought, maybe I came at the wrong time? Or should I quietly leave and knock on the door again?

“Ouch!?” Suddenly, the girl with long gray hair let out a strange cry and raised her head abruptly. “I came to my senses at this time already…!?”

Still not looking at me, she was visibly troubled: "Gugugugu...! What should I do... Is there any good way..."

I couldn't help but feel curious and wonder what important matter Makoto was worrying about right as he was about to meet me.

And in the next moment, my doubts were answered——

The chairman of the Ten Thousand Demons Hall had a distorted cold face, his hands spread out like claws pointing upwards, his body leaning back and letting out a long howl:

“When Xia Lai’s teacher enters the room… what kind of expression and posture should I use to greet him? How should I show the majesty of Hanuma Makoto-sama…!”

to be frank.

It seems that there is no need to worry about this issue anymore.

I coughed awkwardly twice, and finally Makoto noticed my presence.

However, her pupils constricted, her face was filled with panic, and she backed away screaming, bumping her head against the wall.

Is she here to make people laugh?

As I watched, Makoto turned away in panic, took a deep breath, and when he looked back again, he had a calm and charming smile on his face:

"Ah, it's the teacher. Um, I'm getting impatient waiting for you."

To be honest, I didn't feel any majesty from it.

But at least, Makoto did leave a deep enough impression on me.

Chapter 23: Take Hina into your possession

Putting aside other things for now, at least Makoto's mood changes very quickly.

Also, the fact that you can completely ignore the embarrassment that just happened is also admirable...

I just can't write any more.

In order to suppress the uncontrollable rise of the corners of my mouth, I hurriedly continued to make amends for the other party.

From another perspective, leaving aside her inner qualities and just talking about her appearance, Makoto Hanuma is indeed an impeccable beauty.

The long gray hair is beautiful and smooth, and the thin eyebrows and eyes reveal a cold color, but the lake blue snake-like pupils and the red eye shadow at the corners of the eyes, combined with the overall facial features and a confident smile, reveal an evil charm.

She has a slender and tall figure, and she wears a slim military uniform that is neat and meticulous, and black high boots with red soles. The overall outfit makes her look heroic.

And what attracted my attention the most.

It was undoubtedly her slender legs wrapped in translucent black stockings.