The bronze desk lamp in the Principal's Office stood quietly on the desk, its gentle light dispelling the chill of Purgatory City in the dead of night.
Profane Lord Melo Gas sat before the principal's seat, utterly motionless, her slender back ramrod straight. A cup of black tea rested beside her hand.
Her eyes fixed meaningfully on Lanchi.
In the seemingly tranquil Principal's Office, Lisandra swallowed.
She had no idea what would come of this silent exchange of glances between the two.
She only knew for certain that she was like a small boat on the surface of the sea. The moment a storm arose, she would be swallowed and crushed completely.
"Miss Lisandra, please help me bring my luggage inside."
As if noticing Lisandra's predicament, Lanchi instructed his secretary.
He stepped aside and pointed toward the corridor outside with his thumb.
Although Lisandra had not recognized him in his new demon appearance, she had already recognized this former neighbor from Lees Island.
"Just a moment."
Lisandra accepted the order with relief.
The principal's words sounded forceful, but he was clearly defending her.
He had noticed how frightened she was of Profane Lord.
Lisandra's heart pounded as she hurried over. Only after she passed the principal without being challenged by Profane Lord Melo Gas did she feel somewhat reassured.
Profane Lord's attention seemed to be entirely focused on the new principal, so she was less concerned with a little secretary like Lisandra.
"How interesting. After all these years, this is the first time someone has called me 'Miss.'"
Profane Lord Melo Gas lightly grasped the cup ring on the table and muttered unhurriedly.
She had also learned the identity of the visitor.
The new principal of Purgatory Corridor Academy.
Seeing his Illusion Demon Race features, she did not need to