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Book 4: Chapter 6: Bet
Book 4: Chapter 6: Bet
Book 4: Chapter 6: Bet
“What I’m interested in is the next highest position after you.”
“You mean to say that you want to be the president of the disciplinary committee?”
“Correct.” Lilith licked her lips. “I’m only interested in the position of president.”
“Out of the question! The president of the disciplinary committee is the same as the president of the student council. They must be elected through student elections! You’re only a freshman without the slightest background and popularity. It’s impossible for you to become the president.”
Lilith frowned slightly. Elder Mord didn’t seem to be lying. It would seem like it was impossible to attain this position effortlessly.
“Aren’t you in charge of the disciplinary committee? Can’t you intervene in the presidential election?”
“No. Not even elders can interfere with the autonomous rights and interests of students. This is a rule established at the founding of this academy and it can’t be changed.”
Lilith curled her lips with interest, but she wasn’t too disappointed.
Her desire to become the president of the disciplinary committee was just a whim of the moment. The idea of a mere freshman sitting in such a high position was a very compelling thought. Incidentally, one could also abuse their power to skip classes or punishments.
“Fine then, you are no longer of use. Professor Kumar.”
“Got it.”
Professor Kumar stepped forward again menacingly, with the engineer shovel in his hands.
Elder Mord’s face gradually paled. He could smell the scent of death.
“Wait a minute! Although you certainly can’t be the president, I think you can be the vice president!”
“Vice president? Is that amazing?”
“Of course, the vice president of the disciplinary committee is second only to the president; a position inferior to one person but definitely superior to most people. Most importantly, the vice president is a position that will allow you to very easily gain popularity. 80% of the time, the former vice president will be elected as the president of each committee. If you want to become the president, becoming the vice president first is the best move.”
Lilith pondered briefly. “That is a rather sound idea.”
Elder Mord breathed a sigh of relief. “The former vice president happened to have just graduated, so this position is currently vacant. As long as I recommend you, the current president should have no reason to refuse.”
“Alright, that will do.”
Lilith shoved the big bag of gold coins into Elder Mord’s arms, then took out a scroll from her storage ring.
“Elder Mord, please offer a drop of your blood here to prove your sincerity.”
“What is this?”
“A contract. Once formed, you can’t violate the agreed terms. Violators will be cursed to death.”
Mord was stunned. He didn’t expect Lilith to be this prepared. With this, there was no room for regret.
It was at this moment, Lilith had taken out an exquisite dagger to draw blood.
Mord had no other choice but to accept his fate and allow Lilith to do what she wanted to do on him with that dagger.
“F?U?C?K?! You little b?a?s?t?a?r?d?, do you have to stab my wrist for just a drop of blood?!”
Lilith pretended to not hear him and soaked up the gushing blood with the scroll.
At the same time, she pricked her own fingertip with the dagger then pressed it on the contract.
The contract glowed faintly and spontaneously combusted without fire, signifying that the contract had been established.
“Elder Mord, that makes us partners from now on.”
Lilith offered her hand and gestured to Kumar to turn off the mentally challenged attractor.
Mord regained freedom. Without even looking at Lilith’s outstretched hand, he snorted coldly, “What’s your name, little b?a?s?t?a?r?d??”
Lilith wasn’t bothered by that. “My name is Lilith,” she replied.
“Lilith, I’ll remember this name. I haven’t met many students that could deflate me in my entire life. You best pray that you won’t fall into my hands in the future.”
“Oh ho, we’re partners, Elder Mord. How could you say such horrible things to your partner?”
“I’m not your partner.”
Mord, who was beyond humiliated, was about to turn around and leave when Lilith stopped him again.
“I have another favor to ask of you, Elder Mord.”
“What is it again?!” Mord asked impatiently.
“Umm… You know I’m lost right?”
“If you’re lost, then find your own way out. I don’t have the time to guide you around.”
“I have no issues with that, but I should be in class right now. So… Can you explain to my class teacher why I’m late? I heard that he is quite scary.”
Mord’s eyes widened and the little curl on his forehead trembled twice. “In other words… You missed the first class?”
“I didn’t miss it, I’m just late.”
“Late? Look at the time, has anyone been late by a few hours?”
Lilith was aware of her own fault. She twiddled her thumbs like an apologetic baby, then stole a glance at Mord. “That’s why… I’m asking you for help.”
Mord took a deep breath, then roared like he was venting all the humiliation he suffered today. “F?U?C?K? OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Meanwhile at the arena…
The atmosphere grew increasingly heavier, as though there was an impending storm.
Most of the freshmen in class 9 were in an extremely pathetic state. Their clothes were tattered and they looked like they had been taught a severe lesson. Each and every single one of them was dispirited and depressed.
But now, some people were secretly staring at the entrance of the arena with excitement in their eyes.
The class teacher, Miguel, looked at his watch and commented emotionlessly, “What an amazing student Lilith is. Not only did she skip the first class, she also skipped the second class. Is this what they meant by in for a penny in for a pound? Are you looking down on me?”
Miguel then raised his head and looked at the many freshmen who were ready to enjoy the show. “Don’t go gloating over other’s misfortune. You all lost terribly to your seniors just now. Except for Thea, most of you could barely take ten hits. You have no right to make fun of other people. I hope you remember what I said earlier, if Lilith doesn’t get here before noon, your corporal punishment will be increased by ten times!”
The freshmen wailed and lowered their heads even more than before.
It was human nature to gloat over other’s misfortune, but it was no longer fun when they caught on the fire themselves.
Hence, most people remembered Lilith, who seemed like she was never going to show up.
“Mr. Miguel, can’t we just leave first? The spar is over. Standing around here on a hot day like a fool is just a waste of time.”
“Not everyone is here yet. Why are you in such a hurry, Kieran?”
The second-year student named Kieran huffed in dissatisfaction, “Why do we all have to wait here for a first-year like an idiot? I don’t have so much time to waste. That little girl won’t be able to beat us anyway, so why don’t you just do us a favor and let us go?”
All the other second-year students echoed in agreement.
Miguel rubbed his chin, seemingly thinking that Kieran had made a point.
“Lilith will definitely beat you!”
Kieran frowned. There was still a freshman who dared to say something so outrageous after getting their a?s?s? whooped so badly?
His eyes scanned over the group of freshmen and stopped on a face that might not be outstanding, yet still extremely attractive.
He was somewhat surprised.
This girl who seemed to be Thea was the only freshman that made an impression on him.
That was because she was the one who nearly made them lose.
She not only had amazing magic spells, her beautiful staff nearly broke their bones.
His interest was instantly piqued. “You’re Thea, right? You’re saying that Lilith who skipped two classes is very impressive?”
“Of course. She’s definitely much more impressive than you.”
“Haha, I would really love to meet her.”
Kieran was amused. It seemed like these little calves had yet to understand the one year gap between them was an insurmountable gap.
“Well, I’m in a good mood today, so how about we gamble?”
“Gamble?”
“Let’s make a bet, Thea. If I can beat this Lilith up, both of you will be my maids. If I lose, I will be both of your servant instead. And of course, the time is limited to the few years that I’ll be in this academy.”
Thea was stunned. She didn’t expect Kieran would make such a suggestion.
However, in St. Caroline Academy, non-life-threatening bets like these were in compliance with the rules. Hence, it was quite common to see people becoming someone else’s possession after losing their bets every year.
This was also the academy’s pursuit of a powerful way to raise a fighter.
Kieran thought Thea was starting to chicken out, so he spoke gently to her. “Don’t worry, even if both of you become my maid, I’ll only make you clean and tidy up my room at most. I won’t do anything else to both of you. In any case, as long as both of you win, you can make the best in second-year to be your most loyal servant. How does that sound?”
“Haha, Kieran, you’re tricking these little girls like that again?”
“Yeah, don’t you have enough maids already?”
“Stop saying that. It’s not good to scare these little girls.”
Thea had a strange look on her face. The corners of her mouth curled up as she watched Kieran who was smiling confidently and his companions that were making fun of him.
“Alright. On behalf of Lilith, I’ll accept your challenge.”