Bai Ge curiously looked over Chiyou Academy.
Although, according to the identity setting provided by the system, he had already studied at this school for rich kids as a transfer student for some time, today was the first time he had truly stepped through its gates.
From the uniform designs to the buildings and decorations around the academy, everything had clearly been designed with great care. Bai Ge's verdict was that it truly deserved to be called a school for rich kids.
Oh? I was rich now too?
Then never mind.
"Good morning, Bai Ge."
"You're here early again today, Bai Ge."
"Hey, Bai Ge, want to head to class together?"
Many people greeted him along the way. Bai Ge could only force a stiff smile and wave back awkwardly. After all, he did not know a single one of them, much less their names.
And besides...
"Uh, why are all the people greeting me girls? I seem pretty popular."
Ding ding. System notification: According to your identity settings, Host, your parents are deceased, but you own a car and a house and possess considerable family assets. Even at Chiyou Academy, where nearly every student comes from a wealthy family, your financial circumstances place you among the more affluent students.
And your looks alone are enough to make more than seventy percent of the opposite sex take a liking to you.
"Being handsome really is great. Being rich is great too. Hehehe~"
Furthermore, because your personality, background, and appearance are all outstanding, you hold the title of "Prince of Chiyou Academy" within Chiyou Academy.
"...I won't lose it. I absolutely won't lose it." Bai Ge suddenly stopped in his tracks.
His face darkened. Although the nickname sounded embarrassing yet somewhat satisfying, the image of a certain Heroic Savior involuntarily surfaced in Bai Ge's mind.
His face darkened even further.
Thinking about how that person also held the title of "Prince of Chiyou Academy," Bai Ge felt a little guilty.
"It's fine, it's fine. My mentality is so good, so positive and optimistic, and I love life so much. How could I possibly lose it? Impossible. Absolutely impossible!"
As he comforted himself, he seemed to forget that the Heroic Savior had originally been a sunny, cheerful young man as well—a passionate, innocent goofball.
And just like the encounter Bai Ge was about to have, he too had crossed paths with a purple-haired, purple-eyed girl in a place called Chiyou Academy.
Inside a second-year classroom.
"Oh ho, System, you're really thoughtful. Thanks a lot. If this girl turns into a Herrscher, I'll definitely be the first one to die. Isn't this way too close?"
After entering the classroom, Bai Ge stared at the purple-haired girl not far away and muttered under his breath in astonishment.
Raiden Mei.
One of The Trio, Queen Raiden/Herrscher of the Void.
She had long purple hair and light violet eyes. Her hair was tied into a ponytail with a purple polka-dotted bow, and she wore a black sailor uniform with thigh-high stockings.
Bai Ge could not help stealing a few more looks.
He had only ever seen her character model on his phone before. This was his first time seeing Mei in person, and he really wanted to give her a thumbs-up because she was genuinely beautiful.
"Hmm?"
On the other side, Raiden Mei noticed his gaze and raised her head in confusion.
However, those eyes that should have been strong and gentle had lost their light. They were clouded with exhaustion and sorrow, and the traces of tears were obvious.
The current Raiden Mei was like a withered lilac, looking pitiful and fragile.
Seeing this, Bai Ge immediately understood the current point in time. Kiana, that goofball, probably had not appeared yet, and Raiden Mei was in the middle of being bullied at school.
"School bullying... what an awful term. I really can't understand people who bully others."
If Bai Ge's current circumstances could be called affluent within Chiyou Academy,
then Raiden Mei, half a month ago, had been the undisputed strongest Queen even in Chiyou Academy, where rich kids were everywhere.
She was the young heiress of ME Corp.
She had been born with wealth and status beyond the reach of ordinary people, had received the finest education and upbringing since childhood, and possessed flawless looks as well.
Moreover, Mei had lived up to her distinguished birth. Outstanding in every way, she had naturally become the focus of the academy.
She had become the most popular "Queen Raiden."
However, just as Mei had immersed herself in her classmates' affection and support, believing it to be genuine friendship,
reality suddenly dealt her a crushing blow.
Raiden Mei's father, Raiden Ryoma, the president of ME Corp, had recently been exposed in a scandal involving suspected financial fraud. Not only had he been removed from his position by the board of directors, but he had also been imprisoned, and his reputation had plummeted.
Before Mei could recover from the shock of her father's imprisonment, the "friends" who had once surrounded her all betrayed the girl.
Smiles turned into cold stares.
Praise turned into mockery.
Admiration turned into bullying.
Raiden Mei suddenly had no place left in the academy. Not a single classmate she had considered a friend remained by her side.
Only then did Raiden Mei realize that the reason these people had been willing to be her friends was merely because they coveted her family's wealth and power.
And now that Raiden Mei had fallen from grace, no one wanted to play at being friends with her anymore.
"Ah, how pitiful."
Does Host wish to make a move? Right now, you can win Raiden Mei over without any effort. During her most vulnerable period, even a tiny bit of kindness from you will be enough to make her see you as special.
"Gasp! System, you don't seem very proper."
Target: Raiden Mei. Age: 17. Weight: 50 kg. Measurements: 89/62/90. Birthday: April 13... Predicted success rate: 97%.
"Why are you suddenly telling me all this?"
Didn't Host say you wanted all her information within a minute?
"I didn't! I never said that! System, you're wronging an innocent person! And you really are an improper system!"
There was really no need to be so detailed.
It was not like this Captain did not already know.
The Valkyrie dormitory records had it all, and besides, my current one true love is Pink Fairy Lady.
Second update. New book, please bookmark and send flowers.
Chapter Three: Mei: Why Does Bai Ge Keep Looking at Me? (Please Bookmark)
Why does Bai Ge keep looking at me?
Raiden Mei thought in confusion.
Her dim eyes held incomprehension.
Mei did not know much about Bai Ge. She only knew that he was her classmate and that he was quite popular.
Back when the Raiden family had not yet fallen, and her classmates had still been willing to maintain friendships with Mei, the girls would occasionally talk about Bai Ge, discussing how they should confess to him after school without being rejected.
Of course, Mei had no interest in that.
With the strict upbringing she had received, if she dated some boy, her daughter-obsessed father, Raiden Ryoma, would probably come at them with a blade.
In short, the two of them should not have had any connection.
Yet Bai Ge was now directing a "burning" gaze at her. Those pale golden eyes seemed to be examining some rare specimen, bright beyond belief.
Raiden Mei did not understand it, but it felt somewhat strange. Ever since her family had lost power, the looks from her classmates had been filled with ridicule, mockery, and avoidance.
Yet Bai Ge's gaze at this moment was simply curious.
Host, you have been staring for too long.
"Huh? Have I? Well, there's nothing I can do. A game character I've always played has turned into a real person and appeared right in front of me. It's really hard not to be curious. I wonder whether poking her would trigger some new voice line."
Bai Ge spread his hands, still feeling extremely excited.
You still think this is a game? Also, Raiden Mei is looking back at you. The two of you have been staring at each other silently for thirty seconds. Things are getting a little awkward.
"Uh, fine, fine."
Noticing the gazes gathering around them, Bai Ge also realized that the atmosphere had become delicate. Pretending nothing had happened and returning to his seat probably would not work now.
So he simply nodded at Raiden Mei and greeted her with a smile.
"Hi~ Good morning, Mei... Raiden."
"...Huh? Ah, mm. G-good morning."
"Phew~ Awkwardness resolved. As expected of me."
Completely unaware of the commotion his greeting had caused, Bai Ge returned to his seat and curiously pulled a textbook from his desk to flip through it.
At the same time, whispers rose around him.
Even Mei, whom he had greeted, was surprised. For someone isolated by everyone else, even having someone greet her normally was a rare and unusual thing.
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