Chapter 89

His eyes were full of suspicion.

The girl remained silent for a while before saying, "The zero-based system of that world has had a huge impact on me. I'm still analyzing the physical laws of that world, and it will take more time."

"How's the progress?"

"About 0.1%?"

"I see, I understand now."

After school.

The Far East Magic Society reunites.

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

After that lesson, Dekomori Sanae had learned her lesson and picked up the milk bottle to drink it down.

Only after she finished drinking did she notice the master's gloomy face.

"What's wrong, Master?"

She asked doubtfully.

"Because final exams are coming up, and two of the students in Rikka failed their midterms, right? If they fail again, they'll have to repeat the year."

Nibuya Morika sat on the sofa, arms crossed.

"Isn't that great? Anyway, Dekumori will be moving on to higher grades, and maybe Takanashi and Dekumori will be in the same class. That way, your touching bond as master and servant can continue."

Someone then revealed their Witch nature, making sarcastic remarks from the sidelines.

"Although I'm a little tempted by Death, it's really unnecessary! As long as we're both in the Far East Magic Society, it's fine."

Dekomori Sanae's eyes wavered for a moment, then she shook her head violently, even causing her twin tails to be tied several times around her chest, resulting in a bondage play.

Ignoring her antics, Hasegawa Izumi stepped forward and said, "If Rikka fails the exam, she will have to retake it, which will leave her short-handed for club activities. This would go against my original intention in establishing the Far East Magic Society."

This is so troublesome.

Natsukawa Masuzu showed an impatient expression, thinking to herself.

That's just chuunibyou (middle school syndrome), but he's actually quite loyal!

So she came up with an idea. "Why don't I just slip some money during the makeup exam and get the answers?"

"So that's how you can do it?"

Nibuya Morika looked shocked.

"This world is quite dark, Nibuya... especially those so-called nobles."

Natsukawa Masuzu rested one hand on her cheek, her five White jade- like palms covering her face, her sickly smile possessing an indescribable sinister charm.

"Haven't you thought about it? Many of those students from the Pure Academy Student, or those who got in through connections, are just lazy bums who don't know how to improve. If they want to advance, they'll need a different approach. They can't cheat on normal exams, since that involves their reputation, but if their makeup exam scores don't make it into the rankings, then there's room for manipulation."

"Is this the darkness of society? I've witnessed it firsthand."

Nibuya Morika couldn't help but feel a sense of awe, and a bead of cold sweat dripped down her cheek.

"The price to pay for using this method must be quite high, right?"

Hasegawa Izumi remained completely unmoved.

"Of course, it has to be at least this amount, right?"

Natsukawa Masuzu raised her hands and lowered a few fingers.

"How greedy! Is this the worst trait in human nature?"

Takanashi Rikka was terrified.

She definitely can't afford that price.

"It's alright, Master. As long as I use my saved allowance, I can still afford the death if I grit my teeth!"

Dekomori Sanae showed great pain in her body.

Is this what rich people are like? This is a figure many people couldn't earn in a year!

The silent Nibuya Morika once again felt the injustice of this world.

"No!"

Takanashi Rikka suddenly shouted, as if she had made up her mind, and stood up, saying, "I absolutely cannot bow down to these despicable humans! It's just a mere test; if I get serious, it's a piece of cake!"

"That's how it ends! I believe in Master..."

Raising her right fist, Dekomori Sanae loudly echoed.

After the Magic Circle was removed, the small table was put back in its original place.

Takanashi Rikka sat down beside her and began her practice.

"All spirits of the laws, knowledge, and wisdom of this world, gather here and heed my command!"

She drew a Magic Circle over the section on analytic geometry and muttered incantations.

"This guy is hopeless."

Right across from her, Nibuya Morika, who was also reviewing, shook her head.

"Master, you've miscalculated."

After Rikka wrote down the answer, Dekomori Sanae, who was sitting next to her and assisting her, awkwardly reminded her.

"Is that so?"

Takanashi Rikka appeared calm on the surface, but inside she was panicking terribly.

It's really inappropriate for him to show his weakness in front of a servant!

At the sofa.

Feeling a bit bored, Hasegawa Izumi randomly downloaded a mobile game with an open world and started playing it.

"Club President, are you planning to wash your hands of this? Didn't you say that Takanashi-san's failing grade would affect club activities? Why are you so calm?"

Beside her, the silver-haired beauty pressed one hand against the sofa cushion and leaned half her body against it.

The warm breath gently caresses the ears, and a faint fragrance fills the nose... It's easy to have idyllic thoughts.

"It doesn't matter, I can just accompany you during the exam."

Hasegawa Izumi glanced at it calmly, a strange feeling welling up inside her.

This guy is really a devil.

He claims he doesn't want to be in a relationship, yet he uses such methods to seduce her—is he trying to undermine his Daoist resolve?

Ah... woman.

"Are you serious, Club President?"

Natsukawa Masuzu's expression stiffened, trying to discern the true intentions of the man before her from his expression.

But she simply couldn't see through him, no matter how many times it happened, unless the man himself decided to reveal it.

"Of course I'm serious. I always keep my word."

"Can I not come, Club President?"

"Sure, as long as you leave the Far East Magic Society."

This hit her weak spot.

If it weren't for the Far East Magic Society as a shield, the things she hated would definitely have happened again.

Besides, she's really interested in the Club President and can't leave at all!

"All right."

Natsukawa Masuzu closed her eyes and sat back down.

Although she really wanted to bite the Club President's ear to vent her anger, she hadn't lost her mind to that extent yet.

"Takanashi-san, I have a way to help you. Would you like to receive my tutoring?"

After considering the pros and cons, she chose to stand at the small table and spoke condescendingly.

"Really?"

Takanashi Rikka somewhat interested.

"Master, watch out for death! This girl is the Greedy Witch; she might be up to something wicked."

Dekomori Sanae stretched out her hands, bravely blocking the two of them.

"So Dekumori, do you have a way to help your master pass the test?"

"Natsukawa Masuzu said with a smile."

"This..."

Dekomori Sanae naturally wouldn't dare make that promise, and her eyes darted away.

"Tu Dekumori, move aside."

Takanashi Rikka stood up as well, then said seriously, "I'm willing to accept your offer."

"Oh."

As if hearing someone's smug laughter, Natsukawa Masuzu glanced over out of the corner of her eye.

'Club President, could this be part of your scheme?'

She muttered to herself.

The next day.

"Alright, Takanashi-san, our 'Rapid Advancement Rocket-Style Leap Training' is officially starting now!"

Standing in front of the small blackboard, the image of the Greedy Witch in everyone's mind disappeared, replaced by a beautiful silver-haired teacher with an intellectual air, wearing red-rimmed glasses and a white lab coat.

It has to be said that Natsukawa Masuzu looks quite presentable now.

However, both Hasegawa and Nibuya, who were present, knew that this was just a disguise and declined to comment.

"Given Takanashi-san's ambiguous attitude towards learning, I believe that without drastic measures, you won't be able to improve to a passing level in a short time. Therefore, I've prepared a special training method..."

Natsukawa Masuzu a wicked smile and revealed his thoughts.

"I'm asking for your opinion one more time. Do you want to accept it, Takanashi-san?"

"I... accept!"

Takanashi Rikka gritted her teeth; with no way to retreat, she could only nod.

"That's good."

Natsukawa Masuzu held the retractable pointer and gently patted it on her palm, nodding with great satisfaction.

A few minutes later.

When Dekomori Sanae stepped into the club room, she witnessed this scene.

"Pia~!"

Natsukawa Masuzu grabbed Takanashi Rikka's left hand and then struck her with the pointer in her hand.

"It hurts so much."

Takanashi Rikka couldn't help but cry out.

"Greedy Witch, how dare you inflict such inhumane punishment on Master! I'll fight you to the death!"

In a moment of heightened excitement, Dekomori Sanae charged straight at the attacker.

In her heart, as a Servant, it was natural to step forward at such a crucial moment!

"Etc...!"

Natsukawa Masuzu turned her head and looked around, a look of panic on her face. Then she was tackled to the ground.

"What are you trying to do?! Are you looking to die?"

She looked angry and reached out her hands to push the other person away.

"You're the one who's courting death! How dare you hurt Master!"