Walking out of the classroom office, she listened carefully.
Sure enough, from behind the training ground… very far away, came the sounds of a noisy crowd.
Ye Lu now had a direction, but her steps preparing to go down the stairs paused.
She looked down at the strap clutched in her tiny hands and frowned.
Right… she still had nowhere to put her bag.
Normally, the school wasn’t strict about rules like this, but for a duel occasion, wouldn’t it be inappropriate to carry an everyday bag like some little girl?
She hesitated, thinking about leaving the bag in the classroom or dormitory, but then she changed her mind.
The bag held something extremely important—the demon core the Prince had given her.
How could she leave it somewhere unsafe?
Hmm… she’d just carry it downstairs.
She was almost at the end of the long corridor on the first floor when she saw a middle-aged man leisurely lying on a recliner, drinking tea.
Her tail stiffened like a rod.
The Principal!
“Which class?”
“Huh?”
“I… I’m from Class 2, Grade 3 (Combat), because…”
“Combat? It’s already test time. Don’t you understand basic discipline?”
“I’m sorry… I’m late.”
Wah, she got scolded!
Ye Lu lowered her head in an apologetic pose.
His tone was impatient, a scolding tone.
“Late… fine. You’re a disobedient succubus, but at least your attitude is good.
Go ahead.”
“Thank you.”
Luckily, he didn’t press further.
After saying that, he lay back down.
Ye Lu was secretly happy, but before she could take two steps, an anxious voice came from behind.
“Wait, wait!”
“Hold on…”
“What’s wrong?”
The Principal, as if drunk, rushed so much that his glasses got knocked crooked.
He laughed and clapped his hands.
“So it’s the Lady Princess!”
“?”
“Right? If it’s the Lady Princess, then no rush… I allow you to ignore all school rules and take the exam, okay? Hmm… Take your time. Want a cup of tea together?”
“No need…”
Lady Princess.
Hehe, being called that made the little deer in her heart jump so hard it nearly died again.
She was so happy.
She didn’t expect that just by coming to school and walking around, people would call her Lady Princess.
She remembered that before her one-day vacation, her fame wasn’t that high, right?
Only a few teachers called her that.
Usually, she was treated pretty lowly.
Even if most men recognized her, they would only gossip behind her back about her baseless shameful behavior and her body that invited wild fantasies.
Ye Lu felt a secret thrill, but pretended to know nothing and asked innocently, “Uh… Principal.”
“Why do you call me Lady Princess? I remember… I’m just an ordinary succubus. When did I become Lady Princess?”
“And… the Prince, where is he?”
She deliberately revealed that she actually knew the Prince… Hmph, the plan was perfect…
The Principal sighed in relief, took a sip of tea, and sat back down.
“Lord Siye hasn’t been at school these past few days. He’s busy with Celestial Demon affairs. From what I heard, you’ll probably be his Princess Consort in the future. But it’s amazing—I guess you must have some charm that attracted him. I’ve never seen a Celestial Demon fall for a succubus.”
“Th-That’s obvious! I, I have a lot of charm…”
“But Principal, you said he hasn’t been at school?”
“Yeah.”
Being called Princess Consort made her happy, but she wasn’t surprised.
After all, she was carrying his child—that was a burden, so why would she be surprised?
Though she hadn’t used that pregnancy test stick yet… It was too big… the insertable kind…
As for the other news, there was something that pleased her.
About the Prince, when she was holed up at home before, she actually had some expectations—absurd ones, of course.
She hoped that after she stopped coming to school, the Prince would notice her.
Then, the Prince would get anxious, realize his mistakes.
Hastily get information from Bell, find her home, and then find her.
First, apologize, then feed her hungry belly.
Be a man who was both passionate and gentle.
Stay home with her for a few days, like a warm pack.
But that was just a fantasy.
As her resentment eased a little, the warmth in her lower abdomen also rose.
Right… How ridiculous!
Didn’t she come to school to find the Prince?!
Where had that bastard gone again?
Not feeding her for so long, did he want to starve this Lady Princess to death?!
Training ground.
The atmosphere was quite heated.
Even though it was a grade test, it was held more like a grand public arena.
The students who weren’t competing were like free-spectators, including Ye Lu.
The lawn was packed with students.
By the time she arrived, there was no room to squeeze in.
She could only stand foolishly on the loosest outer edge.
Next to her were male classmates much taller than her.
To see what was happening inside, she had to stand on tiptoes… maybe that wasn’t enough—she’d need a man willing to let her ride on his shoulders…
That man, Ye Lu wished it were the Prince, but the Prince was nowhere to be found.
Bouncing around didn’t work.
After pacing for a moment, she thought of a good idea—she climbed a nearby tree.
Now she had a much wider view.
It wasn’t that she was super short… it was just that those boys were too tall, and most of those blocking her view were orcs.
Looking far into the distance, Ye Lu suddenly cheered.
She spotted a familiar figure.
Wasn’t that Bell guy?
The Prince had been fond of sticking with Bell lately.
If Bell was here, could it be…
Wait, had the match started?
Was Bell competing?
Ye Lu looked at his outfit and sneered.
It was always the same.
He was supposed to be an elegant vampire, a type that pursued the limits of speed and power.
Yet now he was wearing such heavy armor—so cowardly, afraid of getting hurt.
Well, let’s look at his opponent.
Wow~ what a lucky match-up?
It was the goblin from the neighboring class, the same perverted goblin who had harassed her a few days ago.
Now she could enjoy a good show. No wait… Wah, don’t bully my goblin brother!
On the field… even though he was disgusting, who wouldn’t want an opponent like a goblin?
Hmph… good thing she was late and didn’t have to compete.
Sure enough, the moment the Referee Teacher signaled the start.
The goblin hadn’t even made a move before Bell used his overwhelming racial talent.
Expressionless, he lifted his blade.
It looked like he took a step forward, but the next second he was gone.
Like flowing water, he traced a graceful arc.
His landing point was behind the goblin, his raised blade not even stained with blood.
Bell closed his eyes, calmly sheathed his sword, and let out a deep breath.
Heroic spirit in the sky, success comes naturally.
The poor goblin realized what happened, turned around, and tried to swing his sword like a club out of instinct.
Suddenly feeling something wrong, he covered his neck with his dirty hand, but he couldn’t stop the blood spurting from the cracked wound.
Then… less than a few seconds later.
All strength left his body, and he fell to his knees like a pile of mud.
Defeated.
“Bell—Vampire, pass.”
After the Referee Teacher announced loudly, he lowered his head to write.
A moment later, he looked like he was about to call the next person.
Ye Lu was happy for Bell, though it wasn’t necessary… Vampires were already top-tier in combat; they almost never lost.
“Gurgle…”
Her stomach growled.
Her lower abdomen expressed dissatisfaction.
Saying, “We’re at school now, why isn’t there any ice cream?”
She held her stomach and flopped down softly.
Wah… so painful…
Prince… please come back…
She’d apologize, okay?
Apologize for being a little tsundere a week ago… Because honestly, she couldn’t take it anymore.
Just hold her and kiss her again, that would be fine…
She swore she could even endure it if it was a bit rough.
In despair… she really was a heartless b*tch.
Just as she was complaining in her heart.
“Next match: Molis, Ye Lu.”
Huh?
She lifted her head stupidly.
Me?