He was already miserable enough in his role as the villain, but a mere exchange of glances between the two resulted in their affinity skyrocketing. The more Justus pondered over it, the more his anger grew. He had to establish a friendship with Azaria before her affinity with others reached new heights."Justus, we should head to the assembly hall," Lilyana reminded him cautiously.Justus instinctively looked ahead and spotted Raiden Dominguez standing by the door, his gaze fixed on Azaria, as if he desired to accompany her. Azaria seemed to sense his gaze but remained seated, likely due to the ongoing cold war between them. Regardless of the reason behind their discord, it presented an opportunity for Justus to increase his affinity.He gently patted Azaria's shoulder, and Azaria turned her head, her face full of doubt."Let's go together." Justus took the initiative to speak."Okay." Azaria hesitated slightly but eventually agreed, taking out a somewhat old book from her bag.This b
In that moment, Justus's mind flooded with memories. He discreetly pinched his thigh, adjusting his expression to ensure no flaws were visible to Azaria.Lilyana continued to trail behind them, glancing at Justus and Azaria, sensing that something might be amiss between them. However, she refrained from saying anything and simply followed along obediently. Suddenly, someone bumped into her from the side.Appearing frail, Lilyana lost her balance and fell forward with a soft cry. Unlike the previous incidents, this time she hit the ground harder.Hearing Lilyana's call from behind, Justus instinctively turned and saw her on the ground.The person who accidentally collided with her was a girl from their class.Justus furrowed his brows slightly, then quickly rushed to check on Lilyana's condition."Lilyana, are you alright?""I'm fine, I'm fine," Lilyana responded with a slight tremor, avoiding the intense gazes of the two girls and not wanting to cause any trouble for Justus.Azaria st
How could he possibly tell Lilyana that in the previous reincarnations, he had attempted various professions to kill Azaria? Not just in medicine, finance, and even as a police officer. However, no matter how exceptional he was, he couldn't compete with something called the protagonist's halo."Aw!" Lilyana winced in pain, taking a sharp breath. This sound finally brought Justus back to reality. He immediately softened his actions, apologizing with regret, "I'm sorry for hurting you.""Starting today, you will learn self-defense," Justus declared.Lilyana was taken aback and asked, "Why?"Justus explained, "I won't always be by your side, and you need to know how to protect yourself." He couldn't help but ponder Lilyana's role in the plot.He believed that if Lilyana had the ability to defend herself, she might not have faced danger when she tried to save Azaria. This could have prevented Azaria's descent into darkness and ultimately changed her fate. Justus felt that it would relieve
Evidently, Raiden Dominguez had no fondness for anyone approaching Azaria.Whenever someone dared to approach Azaria, Raiden Dominguez wasted no time in giving them a warning. But that warning was only the beginning; it often led to confrontations.Without Justus's extensive knowledge of Azaria's interactions with the four male leads, it might be challenging to believe that Raiden Dominguez had turned into a delinquent solely because of his attachment to Azaria.Although Justus had managed to handle Raiden Dominguez, he had also experienced the consequences of dealing with Azaria, who was already corrupt and darkened.Recalling Azaria's eyes from that time sent a shiver down Justus's spine. Nevertheless, he was determined to ensure that this version of Azaria wouldn't turn dark, allowing him to lead a peaceful life for the next ten years.Justus discreetly accessed the data and came across Raiden Dominguez's profile.Name: Raiden DominguezOccupation: Student/DelinquentBackground: Ill
The nurse was taken aback by their dishevelled appearance, but her eyes couldn't help but brighten when she saw the three beautifully wrapped lunch boxes Justus was holding."Is the special lunch box from the south cafeteria really that special?" Azaria asked, initially sceptical about the hype, but surprised by the nurse’s enthusiasm."Oh, it's absolutely delicious. But it's quite impressive that you two, being first years, already know about it. Many students in their later years are unaware of this culinary legend," the nurse said with a smile, secretly admiring Justus's impeccable timing and execution.Turning his head, Justus saw Lilyana standing there."Are you up already?" Justus asked, holding back a smile as he noticed Lilyana's hesitant expression.Lilyana seemed to be a real person, which made it impossible for Justus to treat her as an NPC."Yes, I woke up when I heard your voice," Lilyana's voice became even softer, her fear of Justus evident as a reflex when she heard him
Upon returning home, Lilyana swiftly donned her maid uniform, diving headfirst into her duties. Meanwhile, Justus lounged on the sofa, raptly absorbing the butler's meticulous rundown of the day's events. "Young master, we've successfully cleared the clutter, but several sections in this suite have been contaminated, requiring wall repainting. It’s unlikely you can move in before the week's end," the butler meticulously reported his progress. Undaunted, Justus pressed on, "Let's skip the repainting and just replace the everyday furnishings. You have three days; I must be inhabiting by then." With another uncompromising directive issued, the butler, though somewhat helpless, nodded and promptly departed to execute Justus's orders. After dinner, Justus summoned the self-defense instructor they had enlisted to assess their ability to teach Lilyana. The butler had been confident in his choice, little expecting that, within a mere ten moves, Justus remained unscathed while the instructo
The plump school nurse cast a brief glance at Azaria and inquired, "Is it that time of the month?" Azaria nodded, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. She decided not to say anything more. Azaria's curiosity about Justus continued to grow. While she had assumed that Justus came from a wealthy family, he appeared strikingly different from her preconceived notions of affluent individuals. He came across more like an older sibling who had cared for others over the years, and this warmth resonated deeply with Azaria. Had she not intervened, she felt that Justus might have even tucked her in with a blanket. For Azaria, whose childhood had been marked by a lack of affection and a yearning for warmth, every one of Justus's actions and every bit of care struck a chord with her most sensitive emotions. "Hey, Justus, do you come from a background like mine?" She pondered the question for a moment and then decided to voice what had been on her mind. "Why do you ask?" "I get the feeling y
The plump school nurse had already taken hold of Justus' arm, pulling him out of the rest area while insisting that Justus finish the tale. Letting out a sigh, Justus continued with some reluctance, knowing that he had muddled together various fairy tales and forgotten many details while narrating for the two of them.As noon drew near, Justus headed to the cafeteria a bit early to grab his lunch. Watching everyone savor their meals stirred a complex mix of emotions within him. Once the antagonist, he now felt like a mere pawn in the game.No one else seemed to notice anything amiss with Justus, except for Lilyana. She observed him pushing his food around on his plate and cautiously asked, "Justus, what's on your mind?""Yeah, you seem a bit down," Azaria added. In just two class periods, Justus not only appeared noticeably fatigued but also had a slightly hoarse voice.Justus offered a wry smile and glanced at the plump school nurse and Daisy Bradford, who were seated in front of him