After finishing the account of her past, Lynae paced around the rooftop, looking at the academy from every direction.
The sight of students studying hard in their classrooms, and the sight of them relaxing and laughing heartily after class.
“From the very beginning, I knew that the ‘Lynae’ of the Remnant Star Society wasn’t just a simple student.”
Lynae looked up slightly, clutching the Cassette in her hand as she stared at the defensive measures outside the academy.
“But even so, I still came to Lahai-Roi and became the informant planted here by the Remnant Star Society, while also becoming the student I wanted to be.”
At this moment, Megumi also understood why Lynae loved this academy so much.
Compared to her past life, life here was like heaven.
“In this academy, I don’t have to wake up every day and look in the mirror to be sure of who I am like I did in the past. To maintain this school life and to eliminate the Remnant Star Society within the academy, I’ve come to ask for your cooperation.”
After saying this, Lynae looked at the Rover, seemingly waiting for her to respond.
“Cooperation… those words, and what you said just now, don’t sound like something a student would say.”
“…”
Seeing that Lynae didn’t reply, the Rover continued:
“Even if this matter concludes perfectly, will you be able to face the real you in the mirror afterward?”
Like Megumi, the Rover could see that whether it was the Lynae from the academy before or this mature Lynae before them, neither of them was the real Lynae.
Is the self in one’s own eyes the true self?
Is the self in the eyes of others the true self?
Perhaps only the self in mirrors and shadows is the true self.
“…”
Seeing Lynae close her eyes and frown, the Rover continued:
“The fact that I spoke up for you in front of Weilun means that I believe in you now.”
The Rover’s words effectively declared which side she was on.
“Now, I must take responsibility for my words.”
The Rover spoke with a serious tone and expression, causing Lynae to startle slightly.
“With that tone, you could practically be a teacher at the academy.”
Hearing the Rover’s words, Lynae opened her eyes and pressed a hand to her forehead; however, there was a hint of joy in her voice.
It was likely because the Rover was still on her side and willing to trust her.
“Then, I formally invite you to join me in investigating the Remnant Star Society’s true purpose in Lahai-Roi, Rover.”
“Let’s cooperate.”
Afterwards, the Rover and Lynae shook hands.
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Sigh.
Then, they both turned their gaze toward Megumi.
Clearly, they were seeking Megumi’s thoughts.
“Sorry, I refuse.”
“Phew, class is finally over. Today’s lecture was absolutely exhausting!”
“Yeah, it was all about math and runes. We’re not Roy Tribe members, how are we supposed to understand any of that…”
“Tch, forget those credits! I’m done with this course! Let’s go to the cafeteria!”
After stepping out of the teaching building, Megumi realized that he hadn’t eaten since arriving in this world nearly a day ago.
Perhaps it was due to the enhancement of Cursed Energy; in any case, he felt like he was halfway to being a superhuman.
However, after listening to the students’ chatter, Megumi started feeling hungry.
So, he headed to the cafeteria, planning to grab something to eat.
Although it was called a cafeteria, Megumi saw that the food served was just canned goods and packaged items.
But the taste didn’t matter; his attention wasn’t really on the food.
Just moments ago, he had refused to join the alliance between the Rover and Lynae to oppose the Remnant Star Society.
A newborn calf does not fear the tiger; having just arrived in this world, Megumi hadn’t truly felt the terror of the Remnant Star Society, so his refusal wasn’t out of fear.
Rather, during the conversation between the Rover and Lynae, he felt he couldn’t see through his two friends.
The black gloves of the New Federation government, and that Flower-Holder from the Black Shores.
In short, none of them were simple.
“So mysterious.”
Recalling everything that happened with the Rover and Lynae, Megumi muttered to himself as he tore open the packaged food.
“What on earth is this?!”
After just one bite, Megumi frowned, his previous gloom replaced by the bizarre texture and taste of the food.
“It’s like I’m eating nothing, yet my stomach feels full. And the texture is disgusting, like eating a clump of tasteless snot…”
After venting his thoughts, Megumi looked around.
Well, the students in the cafeteria all had expressions of habitual acceptance.
Was he the one with the problem?
Thinking this, Megumi simply made a hand sign toward the shadow.
Better let the dog try it.
“Whimper…”
The white Jade Dog also made a face after eating the stuff.
“Even the dog won’t eat it. The people in this academy have incredible adaptability…”
After muttering with a frown, Megumi forced himself to finish the rest of the food.
“Ugh! Am I really going to have to survive on this stuff until I graduate from this academy?!”
After barely swallowing it, Megumi complained.
Thud, thud, thud!
But just then, he noticed the sound of someone running fast behind him.
Someone was rushing toward him?
So, Megumi turned around, intending to command the Jade Dog at his side to engage the enemy.
“I saw it! Your Resonance Ability!”
But after Megumi turned, he saw the newcomer stop at a safe distance, panting heavily while staring intently at the Jade Dog beside him.
“Huh?”
The other person’s words left Megumi confused for a moment.
He had noticed that some people in this academy had Tacet Marks, so were Resonators actually rare talents in this world?
However, Megumi could tell that the person in front of him wasn’t anyone dangerous.
Aside from wearing a white lab coat over his clothes, he looked like a completely ordinary student of Star-Torch Academy.
“No, no! I mean, I really need your Resonance Ability!”
Realizing his words sounded a bit strange, the student quickly corrected himself.
Such a lack of boundaries…
Megumi felt that the other person was the type of social anxiety case he was bad at dealing with.
Now a bunch of students in the cafeteria were looking over, which made him feel very embarrassed.
Whatever, he’d ask what the guy wanted first, then find an excuse to send him away…
“May I ask what you need my ability for? And how should I address you?”
Seeing Megumi’s inquiry, the student’s eyes lit up as if he saw a chance.
He straightened his white lab coat and announced his name.
“Ahem! I’m Mo Qu! The president of the Drama Club! And you, junior?”