How come I am still being controlled by them even though I have changed my ways?

"what?"

Turning his head, he saw that Karen, who had been elegantly resting and drinking tea on the dormitory balcony, or even going shopping with Xilin, now appeared behind him.

Why did he interrupt so suddenly? Jill was just clearing the cobwebs at that moment.

Seeing his hesitation, Karen simply stepped forward and reached out to stop his broom. Then... she slowly squatted down.

Then, he reached out his hand towards the dusty spider web in the corner of the attic.

What the hell are you doing, Kallen?

Jill was about to speak out in surprise, but Kallen had already put the spider, the size of her little finger, on the back of her hand.

"Mr. Jill, even spiders are creatures of nature. What's more, the spiders in the corners of your homes are good helpers in catching flying insects for you humans."

As he spoke, he walked to the window.

Just letting the spider go like that seemed natural and reasonable.

It wasn't that she felt disgusted or horrible, but Jill had an indescribable "weird" feeling.

He wanted to retort: Spiders are living creatures, but the insects eaten by spiders are not living creatures, right?

But now he had only one choice: not to speak.

After watching Kallen move all the spiders in every corner of the attic out the window, she continued cleaning.

I silently added in my heart: You drove the spider away from its web and destroyed its home. The spider really thanks you.

While he was cleaning silently, he could feel that Kallen, who was leaning against the window, was always watching him.

The feeling of being able to look at him but not meet his gaze made Jill's back feel a little creepy.

"Jill, how's your 'rehearsal' with Dean Roy and Seraphim going?"

Very good, almost an in-depth exchange.

You definitely can't say something like that.

Jill could only pretend to be cleaning and add a sentence.

"Well, I think I can handle Elder Melm now. I can even make Elder Melm think I'm harassing them. I can still manage this level of misunderstanding."

A strange silence fell once again, and it was not until Jill felt it was getting difficult that Kallen finally spoke.

"...Elder Melm has arrived in the capital. Now that you are prepared, go meet her later."

I don’t know if it was Jill’s illusion: Miss Karen was so “calm” today, he thought Karen would be very enthusiastic to give him advice.

But when it comes to the internal relations of the high elves, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Miss Kallen just standing by and watching.

"She will be waiting for you at Dean Luo Yi's place. I won't accompany her. Everything depends on your performance."

That's nice to say.

Just in case, Jill hurriedly asked, "Stop, Kallen! What if Elder Melm gets angry and kills me instantly with a wave of his hand? You'll have to help me then."

"……what?"

"Cheating Elder Melm is risky no matter how you think about it, right?"

Jill thought: Although he is a tough king, he can't withstand the devastating attack of the high elf elder - won't he be blasted into hero fragments?

"I simply don't have the confidence to survive Elder Melm's clutches. So if things really come to that, I'd like to ask Miss Kallen to assist me. That's what we agreed upon."

It was a normal request for help, but this time it really aroused Kallen's suspicion...

Even dissatisfaction!

"How do you know Elder Melm will get angry and attack you?"

"Uh?"

Isn’t this... common sense?

Just as he was about to say this, Kallen in front of him interrupted him.

"Elder Melm is a gentle high elf who doesn't get angry easily."

Jill was confused: Don’t act like you know Elder Melm very well, Kallen!

You are not the worm in her stomach.

155.321, etc.

Although it was not the first time that Jill had seen Miss Karen "angry", the reaction of the elf lady at this moment still made Jill feel "weird".

A coquettish look is certainly beautiful, and an elf like Miss Karen is so elegant even when angry.

But...isn't the reason for being angry a little strange?

It was as if he mentioned something about Elder Melm and was immediately refuted - it was obvious that Jill had no ill intentions and just wanted to ask Kallen for help.

Result: Kallen seemed to care about this and added another sentence.

"You... In the eyes of Elder Melm, even if our plans were discovered, they would only be considered 'naughty'. He wouldn't be so angry as to kill you."

"...You, do you think Elder Melm is some kind of demon?"

How could Gil admit it: he was originally a victim.

Directly shift the blame: "It's Seraphim's fault."

He remembered it clearly: that was the day when Seraphim and he went to visit Dean Roy, who was in a "bad mood", and that was what Seraphim said when she seriously proposed the plan.

For a moment, Jill could see it clearly: Miss Karen's gaze became very...wonderful.

He seemed to be angry, but he forced himself to hold it back.

Looking at Jill who had to continue cleaning the attic because she "dared not to talk", she sighed deeply.

Calmly soothing.

"Sometimes you shouldn't believe everything Seraphi says. Even if she asked you to play the role of the Yellow-haired Young Master, you can give up if necessary."

"You don't need to get involved in the High Elves' problems."

It sounded almost like she was trying to persuade Jill to "stop acting"—but Jill wondered: Wasn't this somewhat contrary to the purpose of Kallen's visit? Hadn't Miss Kallen moved into his dorm room just to give him more time alone with the high elves?

Although puzzled, Jill couldn't find anything "strange".

So, Jill could only perfunctorily agree.

"Anyway, I'll consider this after I meet Elder Melm."

Miss Karen is still too kind - she thinks too simply of Dean Roy and Seraphim: running away at this time?

How could those two bad women let him go?

What followed was a moment of silence - after cleaning the room, Jill moved all the basic household items Miss Karen would need for her future life to the attic and assembled them.

Although he was a bit "overreaching", Jill felt that Miss Kallen today was a bit "cold and arrogant" compared to before - did she have any objections to his casual behavior and words against Elder Melm?

Throughout the entire process, Ms. Karen just looked at him silently—she showed absolutely no intention of helping.

Finally, when the entire attic had been transformed into a "bedroom" that took shape, he walked over to the bed.

She frowned slightly: it was as if the pea girl was complaining that the bed was a little too hard.

Jill didn't dare to speak, thinking: Miss Karen's requirements are quite high?

But immediately, Miss Kallen in his sight had returned to her original appearance.

"Thank you. I'm very satisfied with this environment. Then... we'll be 'roommates' from now on~"

He turned around and looked at Jill with a smile.

But Jill always felt: Why was Miss Karen's attitude towards him more like "kind and gentle" rather than "gentle"?

The best evidence is Miss Karen's subsequent teasing.

"You don't have to mind my appearance, and you don't have to hide anything from the little princess of the capital."

Jill broke out in a sweat and quickly explained, "Uh... well, Xilin and I are not in that kind of relationship."

He didn't lie, he was telling the truth!

However, Kallen dismissed him with an expression that said, "I understand, I understand."

Why does she look like an old lady?

After that, Miss Karen's life in the attic was just as she said: it did not have much impact on the three people on Jill's side.

The three of them attended different schools than Karen, and besides Miss Karen's activities, such as "meals" and "baths," she seemed to be aloof and would not interact with them at all. And Jill wouldn't go up to the attic and harass her without permission.

Therefore, the number of times he saw Karen after that was very limited - that is, he would only see her when Karen wanted to give Xilin "extra lessons".

Perhaps this is also due to the character of the high elves?

Jill didn't care too much.

There was no time to care: because what was coming could not be avoided. As time went by, even if Jill was reluctant, he had to face a problem that could not be avoided at all under Kallen's urging - Elder Melm had come.

As part of the "plan", he must meet with Elder Melm.

And then... in front of this oldest and most prestigious elder among the high elves...

He plays a yellow-haired villain who harasses Dean Roy and Seraphim.

Jill felt overwhelmed just thinking about it.

Today is a day off at the academy, and Xilin has social engagements as a little princess, so this is the best time.

Early in the morning, Kallen showed up after Sirin and Luvilia left, and said, "We're going to see Elder Melm today." This statement did not give Gil any chance to "buy time," and extinguished all the hope in his heart.

"Dean Roy and the Saint will also be here today, Jill...just as planned, you're planning to...start acting, right?"

Jill nodded: He had no choice.

Seraphim's plan had been finalized long ago: next he would pretend that "he had intended to harass Dean Roy, but accidentally ran into the high elf Elder Melm" and perform a standard "suicidal behavior" of a yellow-haired villain.

This will divert Elder Melm's attention and prevent him from dwelling on the conflict between Dean Roy and Seraphim.

The key is the right time, right place and right people.

A second ago, Jill really felt: There is hope!

But, the next moment, Kallen, who had been silently leading the way and taking him into the Elemental Magic Academy...

But he stopped not far from where Elder Melm was: Dean Luoyi's residence.

Then, a strange sentence came out of nowhere.

"Jill...I think, why don't we just forget it?"

"what?"

"I... don't think our shabby plan can be hidden from Elder Melm."

Karen looked so melancholy today, as if she had something very worrying in her heart.

He turned around, frowned and sighed.

"Elder Melm... you're not so easily deceived. It's best if you don't get involved in the problems of us high elves."

Jill frowned immediately.

These words...

Had he heard Kallen say that before?

156. Elder, do you have a problem with your strength?

But: Now that he's here, Gil might not be able to back down now - even if Miss Karen's attitude towards him today is so gentle~

She was so gentle that she looked like a wife who had been working in the sex trade behind her husband's back and was being very gentle to him recently because she felt guilty.

Miss Karen had clearly ignored him these past few days, aside from her interactions with the little princess, Silin. Why had she suddenly "come to her senses" today?

Jill numbly pursed his lips but ultimately didn't ask: A girl's mind is like a needle in the sea, don't ask, don't say, don't think too much.

And... there's no time.