Phantom found the material effortless.
She could not only understand it but also explain things to Yuriko whenever she was confused.
With her help, the somewhat tedious Military Theory Class ended quickly.
After class, Carmilla leaned in toward her.
Looking at the notes on Yuriko’s desk, she couldn’t help but say, “Ruri, you were listening so intently. You didn’t seem distracted at all.”
Well, that was because she was communicating with Phantom in her mind the entire time.
Even if she wanted to zone out, Phantom would call her back.
‘Wait, that’s not right. How do you know I wasn’t distracted?’
Had Carmilla been secretly observing her throughout the class?
“It’s because I still have so much to learn. If possible, I want to catch up with everyone as soon as I can,” Yuriko replied, brushing away the strange thoughts in her mind.
As the class representative, it was natural for Carmilla to pay attention to a new student.
She was just a kind and attentive girl; it was normal for her to notice such things.
“Is that so? Well, if you ever need help, Ruri, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
“Mm, thanks then, Carmilla!”
The morning classes continued. After a short break, Yuriko moved on to her next subject.
Throughout the entire morning, Yuriko listened attentively.
She not only took detailed notes but also actively participated by answering the teachers’ questions and even staying back for a few moments after class to ask about points she didn’t understand.
This thirst for knowledge earned the favor of the instructors.
Every teacher who taught that morning left with a positive impression of Yuriko.
‘I’ve worked hard all morning. My favorability with the teachers must have gone up!’
As she watched the teacher from the last period of the morning leave, Yuriko nodded to herself.
Of course, she wasn’t actually a studious student.
Her performance throughout the morning was a calculated facade.
It seemed those teachers now saw her as a hardworking, well-behaved student.
“Don’t forget to build good relationships with your classmates. The final Popularity Poll depends on your popularity among the students, meow,” Phantom said, perched on Yuriko’s head.
Yuriko was well aware of this.
During her free time, she chatted with her classmates and tried to leave a better impression on them.
She wasn’t sure if she had succeeded, but the cost of her efforts was that she hadn’t had a single moment to relax all morning.
Between the classes and managing her classmates, she felt a hint of mental fatigue.
Fortunately, it was finally noon.
She would have enough time to rest.
“Ruri, let’s have lunch together,” Carmilla invited after tidying her desk.
“Sure.”
Yuriko didn’t refuse.
Perhaps it was because Carmilla constantly radiated a gentle aura, but Yuriko felt relaxed around her.
Having lunch together might help her unwind even more.
She followed Carmilla to the canteen.
Since it was Yuriko’s first time, she didn’t know much about the place, so Carmilla introduced the facilities as they walked.
“Once you get a tray here, you can go over there to get your food. You just need to swipe your Student Card to get a free meal, but be careful not to waste anything. Intentionally wasting food will result in a punishment.”
Under Carmilla’s guidance, Yuriko got her lunch and found a spot in an open area to sit.
The food tasted quite good.
Even though it was mass-produced, the quality wasn’t inferior to a regular restaurant.
The Academy must have put a lot of effort into its catering.
Chatting with Carmilla as they ate, lunchtime passed quickly.
Yuriko felt her spirit being restored.
She followed Carmilla to return the tray before leaving the canteen.
There was still some time before afternoon classes began, a period when students could move about freely.
Carmilla led Yuriko to explore parts of the Academy she hadn’t seen yet.
‘Shengxiu Academy is huge. There are fewer than 10,000 students, yet the land area is measured in miles.’
“Of course, meow. Just look at who founded this place. That was the world’s greatest Saint,” Phantom replied.
After that brief exchange, the two arrived at the training grounds.
No classes were being held there at the moment.
Only a few scattered students were strolling around, but Carmilla’s expression clearly soured.
Noticing the change, Yuriko asked, “What’s wrong?”
“Ah, was it that obvious?”
Carmilla touched her face, a shy, embarrassed smile appearing.
“Not extremely obvious, but anyone watching closely would notice.”
Carmilla blinked, surprised that Yuriko had been observing her so carefully.
Did that mean Yuriko actually cared about her?
“It’s nothing, really. It’s just that the first class this afternoon is Physical Education Class. I’m really not good at sports, so I’m a bit worried,” Carmilla confessed.
Yuriko looked at Carmilla’s soft body.
Even without touching, she knew the girl’s skin would be incredibly supple.
For a sweet, gentle girl like her, being bad at sports was perfectly normal.
Furthermore, she carried two heavy burdens on her chest.
Yuriko felt her own breasts were enough of a hindrance during exercise; she could only imagine how Carmilla, whose chest was even larger, must feel.
“Are you good at sports, Ruri?”
“Mm, my athletic ability should be decent,” Yuriko replied.
She hadn’t attended school in this life, so she wasn’t sure where she stood compared to others her age, but since she had been fighting every day since she was a child, she was definitely not weak.
After all, she was the woman known as the Crimson Bone Crusher Princess — someone capable of shattering an enemy’s bones with her bare hands.
“I’m so jealous. Unfortunately, no matter how much I train, my strength never increases.”
The two continued to wander the Academy before returning to the classroom just as the lunch break ended.
Because the next period was Physical Education Class, Yuriko had to follow her classmates to the Academy’s locker rooms.
Upon entering, she noticed that the locker room was exclusive to her class.
The lockers were labeled with the names of her classmates.
After a quick search, Yuriko found her own locker.
She stepped up to it, opened the door, and took out a set of gym clothes.
‘They even have a set for me? Shengxiu Academy is remarkably thorough.’
She remembered someone coming to take her measurements before she enrolled.
They must have been preparing for this.
Each locker was also equipped with a curtain.
By drawing it while changing, one didn’t have to worry about being exposed to others.
It was an excellent design for those who valued their privacy.