I'm a Big Villain, and I Annihilated the Astral Express Crew at the Start

"No need. We agreed I'd treat you. Maybe next time, you can treat me."

With that, he suddenly turned to the whole class, his voice booming:

"Everyone, I bought more than just two tickets."

"Tonight, I've booked the entire opera house!"

"If you'd all do me the honor, how about we go and enjoy it together?"

"Wow—!!!"

The classroom instantly erupted!

"What?! Jiang Mo booked the whole opera house?!"

"Isn't he from the Underworld? Where did he get so many Winter City Coins?"

One classmate revealed, "I heard he was adopted by a very wealthy noble family! How else could he have gotten into our academy!"

"Oh, I see. Jiang Mo is actually a pretty nice guy!"

"I thought they were going on a date alone!"

Many of the girls were relieved.

Then, a girl who was on pretty good terms with Jiang Mo was the first to respond:

"Sounds great! I'll go! Thank you, Jiang Mo!"

Seeing this, the other girls suddenly clamored to go as well.

With the girls leading the way, the boys also said they wanted to go.

Soon, almost everyone in the class was participating in the theater outing organized by Jiang Mo.

Jiang Mo turned to look at Bronya and asked:

"Do you mind going with them?"

"If you don't want it to be too noisy, we can reschedule for another day, just the two of us."

Bronya looked at Jiang Mo, then at the happy classmates around them.

A rare, relaxed smile appeared on her face:

"It's fine."

"It's nice to do things with classmates once in a while."

"Then let's go!"

Jiang Mo smiled.

Then he suddenly reached out and naturally took Bronya's wrist.

Bronya's heart leaped, and her cheeks flushed instantly.

She was just about to pull away.

But Jiang Mo only used the leverage to pull her up from her seat, then immediately let go.

This, in turn, made Bronya feel a slight sense of loss.

Jiang Mo waved his hand grandly at the whole class, saying magnanimously:

"Everyone, let's go!"

"Before the opera starts, I'll treat you all to dinner at a restaurant!"

"Yay—!!!"

A deafening cheer erupted.

Everyone crowded around Jiang Mo and Bronya, marching out of the school gate in a mighty throng.

Jiang Mo walked at the front.

He glanced at Bronya and the excited classmates behind him, a coldness rising in his heart.

His target wasn't just Bronya.

The students in this academy, in this class, would all enter Belobog's various departments of power in the future.

They would become administrators, or Silvermane Guards of the Silvermane Guards, intelligence officers, and so on.

They and their families held Belobog's future in their hands.

Jiang Mo needed to win over these people first, so that he and Bronya could have a smoother path in the future.

Chapter 57: Bronya's Fall

That opera house trip led by Jiang Mo shattered Bronya's unapproachable image.

In the days that followed, the atmosphere in the class changed a little.

Jiang Mo gradually won the favor of most of his classmates.

He didn't deliberately fawn over them, but he was always gentle and polite in his dealings with people, and he could always give just the right advice when things happened.

He would help his classmates with their studies and engage in lighthearted conversations during breaks.

Over time, he became the center of attention in the class.

And Bronya, with Jiang Mo's deliberate encouragement, also began to try and befriend her classmates.

Everyone gradually discovered that this future Supreme Guardian, after shedding her cold protective shell, was actually an approachable young woman.

Jiang Mo also became a bridge connecting Bronya with her classmates.

He would often steer interesting topics towards Bronya, encouraging her to share her thoughts.

He would also naturally include Bronya in discussions during group activities.

Jiang Mo could always find a suitable entry point, ensuring that Bronya wouldn't feel uncomfortable.

Gradually, Bronya was no longer surrounded by a vacuum; she began to have a few female friends she could talk to.

They would go to the library together or share their lunches during lunch breaks.

This was a kind of friendship that Bronya had never experienced before.

But everyone could see that Bronya was most relaxed when she was with Jiang Mo.

She would often stare at Jiang Mo, and she would giggle at the jokes he occasionally told.

Some had even seen Bronya secretly watching him during class on several occasions.

Then she would hurriedly bury her head in her book, pretending that nothing had happened, her face flushed.

And some sharp-eyed girls noticed that there were some doodles on the title page of Bronya's thick book—

A blurry profile of a young man with short black hair and deep eyes.

It looked just like Jiang Mo.

One PE class, it suddenly started snowing heavily.

The students were caught off guard by the sudden wind and snow, and they all ran to the indoor gymnasium in a panic.

Bronya, wearing only a thin tracksuit, couldn't help but shiver as the biting cold wind blew.

Just then, a figure quickly approached.

With quick eyes and hands, Jiang Mo took off his academy uniform jacket and draped it over Bronya.

He took her hand and ran through the wind and snow.

Snowflakes fluttered, hitting their faces and bodies.

Bronya's silver-gray hair inadvertently brushed against Jiang Mo's neck.

Her heart was beating so fast it felt like it would burst out of her chest.

That night, Bronya tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep for a long time.

She clutched the jacket, which had already been washed clean and smelled faintly of soap, tightly in her arms.

She buried her face in the soft fabric, breathing in the lingering scent of Jiang Mo.

She suddenly remembered the scene in the evening when Jiang Mo took her hand and ran through the snow.

Those broad shoulders and the sense of security he provided behind her.

She felt an immense warmth and peace of mind.

After that, Bronya and Jiang Mo became close friends who could talk about anything.

Moreover, their relationship was rapidly heating up in this day-to-day interaction.

Jiang Mo keenly sensed the changes in Bronya.

He understood that although Bronya might not fully remember the past, she had developed enough trust and reliance on him.

It was time to make that request.

This day after school, the two of them were still packing their bags together as usual, preparing to leave the classroom.

Jiang Mo suddenly stopped Bronya:

"Bronya, I've been in the Upper District for a while now, and I'm very curious about everything here."

"I heard that Clipper Fort is magnificent and beautiful... Can I... go to your house?"

Bronya's movements stopped instantly.

Go to her house?

Go to Clipper Fort?

That was the power center of Belobog, where her mother's residence and office were located.

It was heavily guarded, and ordinary classmates could not enter and exit at will.

Her first instinct was to refuse.

But looking at Jiang Mo's eyes, which were full of expectation and curiosity, she couldn't bear to.

In these days, Jiang Mo had brought her many novel experiences and happiness.

She also hoped to do something for him.

Bronya hesitated, "Clipper Fort... its management is very strict."

"I... I need to ask my mother first."

"Alright, I'll wait for your news."

Jiang Mo nodded with a smile.

That evening, Bronya returned to Clipper Fort with apprehension.

She walked to Cocolia's office door, took a deep breath, and knocked.

"Come in."

Cocolia's slightly weary voice came from inside.

Bronya pushed the door open and entered.

Cocolia was sitting behind a large desk, supporting her forehead with one hand, her eyes tightly closed.

Her face was etched with undisguised fatigue, and there was a tight furrow between her brows.

"Mother, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Bronya immediately walked forward with concern.

Cocolia opened her eyes, and seeing her daughter, forced a smile.

"It's nothing, Bronya, I'm just a little tired from being busy with official duties lately."

Bronya looked at the pale complexion under her mother's eyes, feeling uneasy, but she didn't dare ask too much.

She hesitated for a moment, then quietly spoke: