Survive in Azure Files

At this time, Makoto looked at me with burning eyes and said sincerely: "Teacher, thank you for pointing out my mistakes. How can I thank you?"

I was about to refuse, but was stunned.

Feeling the burning sensation in my heart, I couldn't help but look a little strange:

"...I think you have already given your thank you gift."

"Hmm?" Makoto thought for a moment, then suddenly realized something and smiled meaningfully, "Hehehe, you still have such an idea... But it doesn't matter, it's better to say it! When Hina is no longer a threat to me, please take her into your pocket without any worries."

I smiled politely but awkwardly, but didn't take it seriously.

That kind of thing does not require waiting for the right time, nor does it require anyone's approval.

One day, I will do it in my own way.

So... just tell her about the mistakes I might have made and apologize to her sincerely.

As the Speaker of the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons laughed wildly and wantonly, I thought as I remained silent.

Chapter 24: Just think of it as me practicing my skills

The historic meeting with Makoto ended smoothly, so to speak.

I successfully achieved my original goal. Although I feel a little regretful now, I don't think it is impossible to make amends. It mainly depends on Makoto's execution ability.

However, judging from all aspects, she is ambitious and good at winning people's hearts. If she really has the means to turn her ideas into reality, how could she fall into the embarrassing situation of being suppressed by her subordinates?

Anyway, now that I have a deeper understanding of Makoto, I have realized that she is indeed not as bad as I initially imagined, but at the same time, I have no doubt that she possesses amazing wisdom.

To be on the safe side, after finishing the secret meeting with the Speaker of Pandemonium and leaving Pandemonium, I immediately told Hinata part of the content of the meeting through MomoTalk and expressed my sincere apologies.

I didn't stop by on the way, so naturally I went to the Disciplinary Committee right after leaving the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons, which inevitably led to misunderstandings... although it wasn't a misunderstanding.

For some reason, I had a strange feeling that I was acting as a multi-faceted spy, or even someone who was specifically sent to sow discord.

Since Hina was busy with work and rarely looked at her phone, it was natural that she did not reply in time.

However, there is no rush for this matter. As long as Hinata can see it in the next few days and have an idea of ​​it, it will be enough.

Thinking about the busy scene in the Gehenna student cafeteria at lunch time, I regretfully gave up the idea of ​​going to say hello to Fengxiang and Julie and have lunch. I prepared to go home and take some time to finish some work on Xialai before going to the cram school.

So, on the way back, I confirmed my newfound powers.

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Solidified Power: [Seven Heads, Ten Horns, Seven-fold Crown]

Description: The holder will gain the authority to liberate more God names

Source: Hanuma Makoto's strategy is successful

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Instantly, an inexplicable strange feeling surged into my heart, and then spread throughout my body. It was as if some subtle changes had occurred inside my body.

That feeling came quickly and went away even faster, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye. When you feel it again carefully, it seems as if nothing happened.

But just from the description of this power, I can roughly understand the changes it has brought to me.

…But now, it just looks beautiful.

I understand that being able to obtain more divine names must be of great significance.

I have thought about this before. Students only have one aura that they are born with. Can I, who only get the same power through cards, break through this limitation?

Now, this seems to have been perfectly answered. The ceiling of my future has been expanded, and I can see more possibilities. This power is undoubtedly an indispensable cornerstone for me to climb higher.

But this still lacks a crucial premise——

I still have no idea how to meet the other conditions required to obtain the name of God.

This situation of building a structure in advance but being unable to fill it out to make it work effectively is very similar to the Speaker of the Hall of Ten Thousand Demons himself.

With a slight sigh, I put the card away, put aside the unnecessary worries, and closed my eyes to rest on the moving train.

In the blink of an eye, it was afternoon.

Today's cram school activities are still going smoothly.

Maybe it was because the first make-up exam was going to be held the day after tomorrow, everyone's already ignited enthusiasm for learning became even more intense with a little bit of tension.

Under Hanako's insightful guidance, the difficulties encountered by the other three in their studies were basically properly resolved in a short period of time.

Seeing everyone working hard, I felt like I was no longer of much use and was a bit redundant.

But think about it from another perspective, I am so handsome that even if I just sit here, I can make those who admire me compete with each other in a healthy way and show their best side to me.

What's more, if Hanako hadn't been tempted by my beauty, she might still be playing badly and wouldn't have worked so hard.

When I thought about this, I felt that I had sacrificed too much, and even my slacking off felt a little more justified.

"Slacking off" means secretly handling Xia Lai's work while carrying out the commission from the cram school.

Just as I was worrying about the peace and stability of Kivotos, the vibration from my cell phone interrupted my thoughts.

It was Hina who finally sent a reply.

Hinata: ...Hmm?

Hina: Ah...I see.

Hinata: Thank you for taking care of me...

Hinata: Thank you very much.

Me: Sorry, I should have told you before I did this.

Me: After I finished doing it, I realized that I seemed to have done something bad.

Hina: You're being polite... That's not the case.

Hina: I'm not interested in fighting for power or anything like that...

Hina: Besides, the only thing that can be affected is Makoto's unreasonable troubles.

Hina: If Makoto could really restrain herself, I might be able to breathe a sigh of relief...

Hina: This is all thanks to the teacher.

Hina: I'm really grateful that you did so much for me when I didn't know about it.

As I read the words sent by Hina, I couldn't help but think of a certain administrator who also had a sincere heart towards the head of the Discipline Committee, but was eventually punished to write a self-criticism.

This may be the gap between species, which is difficult to make up.

but……

Me: Didn’t it really cause you any trouble?

I was a little worried, wondering if Hina was just too fond of me and was just comforting me.

Hina: ...Actually, there is.

Hinata: Teacher, this may be a little presumptuous.

Hina: Please be careful when dealing with those old foxes in Pandemonium.

Hina: You are a good person, but they might take advantage of this to achieve some ulterior motives.

Thinking back on it, I couldn’t agree more.

The mere delusion of wanting to monopolize me is enough to be called a huge conspiracy, and it is not impossible to use this as a fuse to start an all-out war in Kivotos.

Thinking about it this way, Makoto is really ambitious.

Me: I know, don’t worry.

Me: You should pay attention to that as well.

Hina: Yeah, okay.

Me: Also, as an apology to you, let’s go out together next time when you are free?

Hina: ...Huh?

Hina: Apologies...

Hinata: I told you, you did nothing wrong.

Hinata: ...

Hinata: If you insist, I don't think I have any reason to refuse.

Hina: But...when will I be free...?

Even through the screen, I can feel the girl's confusion.

Me: That’s okay! I’ll be patient and try my best to make time!

Hinata: ...Yeah.

Hina: Thank you.

The conversation ended here. I was looking forward to my date with Hinata, which might take quite some time.

But before that, today's tutoring activities are about to end.

Just make an appointment with Hanako first and consider it as an opportunity to gain experience!

Chapter 25: Date with Hanako

After the tutoring session, Hanako said she had to go back to the dormitory to make some preparations, so I waited alone near the school gate.

...and thought about what she meant by "preparation". It should be serious preparation, right?

Although based on my current understanding of Hanako and the fact that we actually have a close yet distant relationship, I don't think Hanako would tease me too much.

But what if?

Her personality is really unpredictable. Her behavior seems absurd but always hides hidden secrets. It always brings me unexpected surprises... or even scares.

Or maybe, when I started to worry whether Hanako was trying to play a trick on me again because of her ambiguous words, she had already succeeded in playing a trick on me.

After a long wait filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation, Hanako finally appeared in my sight, walking quickly towards me from a distance.

"Teacher, sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's go~"

I looked at the girl in front of me, who was exactly the same as before, and showed a bit of disappointment without disguising it.

Sensing the change in my expression, Hanako raised the corners of her mouth and pretended to be surprised:

"Ah~ Why does the teacher look so disappointed? Could it be that... he wants me to change into a swimsuit when I go out?"

You've fallen into the trap!

"That's not the case." I denied it flatly. "I just thought you said you were going back to prepare, so you dressed up specially to impress me."

Hearing this, Hanako smiled even more: "But how can you say that I haven't dressed up carefully?"

Under my puzzled gaze, the girl, who was clearly wearing the same standard sailor suit as usual, turned around leisurely on the spot.

Then she asked me, "Did you find anything?"

I was still wondering if Hanako had put on some barely noticeable makeup when she suddenly took a few steps forward, stood on tiptoe, leaned close to my ear and whispered softly:

"Is it possible that I was actually wearing a swimsuit?"

My eyes immediately brightened, and my thoughts started to race -

When Hanako turned around just now, the hem of her dress rose up, revealing a bit of her fair skin, so at least she wasn't wearing a one-piece swimsuit underneath.

But what if she is not wearing a one-piece?

Although in that case, in terms of style, it should be no different from underwear...but it is still a swimsuit after all!

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil. Even though I know I probably won't get an answer, I still want to ask Hanako for clarification.

But at this moment, Hanako took a few steps back with a sweet smile: "Okay, let's get going without further delay~"

After saying that, Hanako turned her back and walked out of the school without even giving me a chance to ask questions.