Chapter 50 Interest!!
Chapter 50 Interest!!
Pyris scanned the room, his sharp gaze flicking over each of the members as if weighing their potential. His eyes eventually settled on Alexa.
She was pure-hearted, someone who held the club's ideals close, but Pyris knew better than to nominate her. While she was capable, her innocence and unwillingness to engage in the tougher, sometimes more ruthless aspects of leadership meant that she wouldn't be able to handle the full weight of leading Obsidian Roar.
The name itself demanded more—a depth of responsibility, decisiveness, and at times, harsh judgment.
Despite his admiration for her, Pyris buried his ambition of having Alexa lead, and she didn't hold the same interest in leading the club unlike what Pyris wanted for her.
He knew it wasn't meant to be.
Instead, his thoughts turned to Jasper. It was clear, not just to Pyris but to the entire club, that Jasper commanded the respect of the other key members.
He wasn't royalty, nor did he carry the same legendary lineage as Pyris, but Jasper had earned his place. He was the foundation on which many members leaned—calm, capable, and well-liked.
The room's mood had shifted after Pyris' refusal to lead, and the gaze of the club had naturally begun to shift toward Jasper.
Pyris understood the weight that had just been lifted off his shoulders after refusing the presidency, but he also knew that the club couldn't remain without a leader. The time for action had come.
With steady resolve, Pyris made his decision.
"I vote Jasper as the club president!" Pyris announced, his voice clear and unwavering.
The room, already tense with anticipation, seemed to hold its breath.
Many of the members nodded in agreement, as though Pyris had simply voiced the unspoken consensus. Jasper's eyes widened for a moment, caught off guard by Pyris' public nomination. He had been expecting to play a supporting role, but this... this was a different kind of responsibility.
Jasper, despite the uncertainty flickering in his eyes, stood tall. He could feel the weight of expectation settling on his shoulders, but he knew that this was not a burden to shy away from.
The club needed strong leadership, and if Pyris believed in him—if the other members believed in him—then he couldn't let them down.
The murmurs of agreement grew louder, and the tide was turning in Jasper's favor.
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"I vote for Jasper as the club president!" Alexa was the first to speak among the four committee members. She smiled warmly at Jasper, a gesture of congratulations. Jasper, in return, bowed slightly and smiled back. Following Alexa's lead, the other members cast their votes in agreement.
Jasper had now become the new president of the Obsidian Roar. Unbeknownst to Pyris, on his very first day, he had already influenced the club's leadership. Though he was not fully aware of the depth of the academy's club politics yet, he would soon find out. This was the necessary first step for Pyris to see his plans come to fruition.
From the moment he set foot in the club, he had caused a stir like a hurricane.
With a polite bow and a smile, Jasper acknowledged everyone's support. In response, they all bowed back, recognizing the beginning of a new chapter. Pyris wasted no time, calling out, "Your first orders, President!"
Everyone could sense what was about to happen next. Phones were pulled out, ready to record the fresh history of Obsidian Roar as it was being written in real-time.
All eyes turned to Alexander, whose gaze flickered uncomfortably. He knew exactly what was coming.
"Alexander Eloise," Jasper began confidently, walking toward him, "your past misdeeds as president of the Obsidian Roar will be forgiven but at the cost of your membership. You are hereby no longer one of us." Jasper handed Alexander his belongings as he finished his statement.
"You dare, commoner!" Alexander shouted in fury, his aura of royalty surging as he attempted to intimidate Jasper. Despite the pressure, Jasper stood firm, his resolve unshaken.
"Unlike before, Alexander," Jasper retorted calmly, "you are just a prince within the academy walls. Out there, your royalty matters, but here, I hold more authority. Now leave."
Jasper had never been afraid of Alexander personally, only of the power his former position held. But now, with Alexander's status reduced to just another prince, his influence paled in comparison to Jasper's, who was now second only to the Student Council President.
*Ahem*
Just as Alexander moved to confront Jasper, perhaps to strike him out of humiliation, Pyris gave a loud cough, a subtle reminder of where Alexander now stood. Reluctantly, Alexander turned and stormed toward the door, leaving in disgrace.
Videos of the incident spread rapidly across the academy blog, and within minutes, half of the student body knew what had transpired.
Jasper, Alexander, and Pyris quickly became the most searched names on the academy blog, with additional attention on Pyris as he was soon to be officially announced as the new CEO later that evening—a highly anticipated event in the business world.
After the ceremony, Jasper sat down in his new chair, settling into his role as president under the watchful eyes of the remaining committee members.
With one position now vacant, a new member was voted in. She was an elf, just like Jessie, but unlike the forest elf and financial manager with her signature green hair, this newcomer was a high noble from the Elven Empire.
Pyris couldn't help but wonder what a high elf noble wanted with the Obsidian Roar, a club that had lost some of its former glory.
Still, he let it slide—despite its fading popularity, the club still had certain perks that attracted interest.
The position was first offered to Jessie, the green-haired elf, but she declined. Jessie preferred to remain in her current role, comfortable in her position. It was only after Jessie's refusal that the high elf noble stepped forward to accept the responsibility. No one else had been eager to fill the seat Jasper once occupied.
Seated quietly in the middle of the hall, Pyris' gaze lingered on Jessie. Her short build wrapped in the academy uniform, the skirt accentuating her shapely legs, made her stand out. Her face, with its round, slightly chubby cheeks and glittering green eyes, was expressive, darting around with interest. What struck Pyris the most, however, was her figure.
Her short stature contrasted with her curvaceous frame, and her uniform struggled to contain her large chest.
Her serious demeanor only added to her appeal in Pyris' eyes. He couldn't help but find her both cute and inviting. Pyris was always drawn to certain physical traits, and in Jessie's case, her bust and figure ranked high on his list of reasons for admiring her—though, if he were honest, he genuinely liked her personality first and foremost.
Lia, the voice in his head, chimed in, [I agree! No one else could handle her but you. Just imagining someone else massaging those big mounds, but you, my perverted master!]
'Who are you calling a pervert?' Pyris interrupted their playful bickering, trying to focus as the discussions around them continued.