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

Seraphim didn't interrupt, and her dissatisfied hum seemed full of sourness, signaling him to continue.

"She seemed to know that I was trying to 'reform' and was hinting that I could 'stop'."

"Later, since Miss Karen has been living with me lately, I casually told her about this matter...but she couldn't help me at all."

"Karen? Eh? She lives with you..."

Seraphim blinked in confusion, but it was obvious that his side was more important, so he didn't ask any further questions, but immediately gave instructions.

"Don't take the bait, okay?"

"Just like I was able to easily get your words out just now, Elder Melm might also be trying to get you to talk~"

"As long as you act well, our plan will never be exposed."

He paused, set his face straight, and lowered his voice.

"You don't want me to take revenge on you later, do you?"

Jill said nothing, thinking: It should be him who makes this kind of "yellow-haired threat", right?

[Seraphim, you don't want me to tell Elder Melm about your deception, right?]

He should have the absolute advantage now, so why is he being threatened by Seraphim?

However, after glancing at Seraphim's serious face, Jill sighed and gave in: After all, he was already trying to reform himself. And it was true that he had "wavered."

Let’s try not to disappoint Seraphim.

"Let me refill your drink."

Jill picked up the cup in front of Seraphim and turned around, which was considered as her "acceptance".

He didn't notice Seraphim's reaction of lowering his head, nor did he notice the sparrow perched on the roadside lamppost that was startled by his action.

The sparrow flew away, transforming into a nimble black shadow on the horizon, flapping its wings all the way, and finally...

It stopped at the attic of a separate student dormitory outside the college.

The next moment, the attic window opened, and the sparrow nimbly jumped onto the back of the outstretched hand of "Karen" who lived in the attic.

The chirping sound of the bird could hardly be described as "pleasant to the ears", but the girl did not chase away this "self-initiative" bird. Instead, she listened attentively with a frown on her face.

From time to time, talking to myself.

"Really? It seems like it's just as I thought. The Saint still loves to cause trouble."

"Education and training? No, it shouldn't have reached that stage yet. After all, they are not animals."

"It's just...it seems like I have to stop them faster."

With that, Kallen waved her hand to let the sparrow fly away, then turned around and slowly climbed down the ladder to the attic.

A light green breeze blew in from outside the house, lingering around the girl, and the next moment, her appearance slowly changed.

I've become shorter and my hair has grown longer?

These are not the main things. The most important thing is probably: appearance.

The moment she walked out the door, Kallen had already transformed into Melm. The sword at her waist had transformed back into the cane she used to guide the way. Despite being such a conspicuous presence, no one seemed to notice her along the way.

He walked slowly all the way to the Pyroxene Magic Academy.

The bird's answer was honest: when Melm came to where Jill and Seraphim were, she saw a scene that made her frown slightly - Jill and Seraphim were still sitting together, and no matter how you looked at it, they looked like a "young couple".

After staring at it from a distance for a while, Melm sighed softly and spoke.

"Karen, there's nothing like this in your confession to me."

"Are you deliberately hiding his relationship with the Saint?"

162. You don’t like him, do you? That’s really disgusting.

It was not until Elder Melm spoke that Kallen in the dark slowly walked out with a look of "great fear and trepidation".

It looked like he was "keeping an eye on Jill and Seraphim" the entire time.

However, facing Elder Melm's calm questioning, he seemed uneasy.

There is only one "Kallen". If she appears in two different places in too short a time, it will only arouse suspicion for no reason. Therefore, during this period of time, in order to cooperate with Elder Melm's "transformation", Kallen has been hiding in the dark when she does not need to "appear in person", and will only return to the attic of Jill's dormitory to rest and adjust when necessary.

The purpose, of course, was to allow Elder Melm to use her appearance to learn more about the plans of the three people and their next actions.

But I never thought that Elder Melm was too concerned about Jill and the others. He even used the "power of nature" to let the bird secretly monitor Jill.

Naturally, he also discovered some "secrets" that he wanted to hide but ultimately couldn't.

Here, is this what Elder Melm sees now?

Moreover, he came over immediately after noticing it. Karen knew it no matter how hard she thought: although Elder Melm looked calm at the moment, he must be extremely angry!

"Karen, you should understand: I will not allow this to happen."

Although Elder Melm didn't look at Jill, Kallen knew exactly what she was saying.

"Or are you trying to argue that these two aren't in love and are just arguing?"

Humph, Elder Melm, what do you know? You don't have anyone you like.

Kallen complained silently in her heart.

But she could only complain in her heart - she was facing the elder of the high elves, how could she be so sarcastic?

"Sorry, Elder, I didn't notice."

I could only lower my head obediently and say something that was not really a lie.

After all, at the beginning of the plan, she did not feel that Seraphim was "protecting Jill" in any way. It was more like she was just looking for someone to take the blame for Jill.

But since when did the Saint Lady start to keep pestering Jill?

There is clearly no such "transformation".

Or was it not Seraphim who had changed, but the scene she saw... for her... it felt a little different?

Kallen clenched his fists immediately, and an urge to refute Elder Melm came to his mind - he had already compromised once before, but this time he had reasons to refute.

"It's just that Elder Melm, I don't think there's anything wrong with the Saint's behavior."

"I think there should be no taboos in my clan. Lady Saint cannot have close contact with others, right?"

"..."

Silence descended, Elder Melm's silence was so intense that it made Kallen's back shiver.

The expression on her face was still so calm, but the look of wanting to say something but not wanting to make Kallen feel uneasy.

Kallen was even prepared for Elder Melm to "scold" her!

However, the response she received next surprised Kallen—rather than being angry, it felt more like Elder Melm was explaining something to her.

"I didn't mean 'taboo,' Kallen."

This also made Kallen vaguely realize that Elder Melm seemed to be very concerned about Jill and Seraphim.

Who could blame those two for being so carried away? Seraphim was pinching Jill's face right now!

Kallen frowned.

"It's about Seraphie and Roy's identities. You should know why I'm here. You should also be clear: at this stage, neither Seraphie nor Roy should have any involvement with outsiders."

"Otherwise, it will only affect the royal family and the church's judgment of them."

"This isn't the time to talk about love."

Kallen, knowing she had no answer, could only lower her head. She then silently apologized to Gil in her heart. She really couldn't refuse Elder Melm's order.

"I'm sorry, Elder Melm, but I'll go stop them right now."

It was not early, and the college's "morning classes would soon be over". At that time, many students would come to the shops and streets within the college to drink tea, chat and rest.

The intimate behavior of these two people...is completely exposed.

Kallen agreed with Elder Melm on this point only: she also didn't want others to see Jill and Seraphim being intimate.

There's no point in doubting it either.

This time, Melm did not stop Kallen.

But at the moment when Karen took a step, he tilted his head, as if he had made a decision, and suddenly called Karen to stop.

Said: "Wait, Kallen, when you stop them, tell Jill: I want to see him."

"Eh? But you don't do that every day..."

Kallen was stunned for a moment, but she immediately realized: this was Elder Melm going to meet Jill in her own identity.

Did you say before that you wanted to "keep it secret"?

Elder Melm's subsequent explanation made Kallen even more confused.

"Tell him, ask him if he still intends to take the previous 'deal' seriously?"

Deal, transaction?

This was another topic that Kallen couldn't ignore: Did Elder Melm have some kind of "private agreement" with Jill behind everyone's back?

Wait!? Elder Melm has been using her image these days!? Could he be using her name...

"It has nothing to do with you."

Before Kallen could ask further questions, Melm, as if sensing her concern, quickly and calmly added, "It was an agreement I made with him."

relieved.

But Kallen also became more curious.

It’s a pity: Elder Melm won’t let her know.

Just a casual remark had already brushed aside all of this, even somewhat urging her emotions in it.

"You don't need to know the details, and I'm not so bad as to use your identity to have any unnecessary relationship with Jill."

"Yes Yes."

Don't worry? That's how it should be - Karen breathed a sigh of relief: she was really afraid that one day when she met Jill in her own identity, the yellow-haired young master would suddenly whisper something like "You were great last night" in her ear.

But she also felt a little "unwilling" - Elder Melm was really foolproof ~ he didn't give her any chance to "contact Jill in her own identity".

And...was it her illusion?

Elder Melm seems to care about Jill very much. Could it be... could it be that Elder Melm really has some special feelings for her?

After taking a deep look at Elder Melm, who had a calm expression, Kallen shook her head with a lot of doubts and walked towards Jill and Seraphim, who were still showing their affection as if no one was around.

163. Kallen-senpai, have you really betrayed us????

Facts have proved that Seraphim's reminder to Gil was not groundless.

The two of them had only been together for a short time when they were discovered by Miss Karen, who seemed to be furious. Jill could only be thankful: Fortunately, she was one of us.

However, before he could be happy for a while, he was immediately devastated by the news brought by Miss Karen - Elder Melm wanted to see him.

literal meaning.

Gil didn't even need Seraphim to help him analyze it, he already understood Elder Melm's intention. Surely... there was only that one purpose, right?

It was time for him to decide whether to "ignore Elder Melm's deal and continue to 'harass' the high elves" or "take action against Elder Melm".

Afterwards, with the end of the morning classes at the academy, Gil could no longer continue to be with Seraphie, which looked like a "date". At first, Seraphie was confused and hesitant, saying that she wanted to go with him to see Elder Melm, but was immediately stopped by Kallen.

In Kallen's words, Elder Melm only wants to see Jill next! As for Seraphim, she can just stay with Kallen from now on.

Jill thought, isn't this intention too obvious?

Moreover, soon, as news from these high elves arrived one after another, Jill felt more and more that the behavior of Elder Melm and Kallen... was becoming more and more strange.

First of all: No one knows what Elder Melm is thinking, or even... how this "news" spread, but in just one afternoon, everyone in the academy knew about a "hot news" - another high elf came to the royal capital, and will choose a time to come to the academy to teach everyone a magic class.