She deliberately paused, her beautiful eyes sparkling as her tone rose, carrying a hint of ease and barely noticeable temptation:
"So, as your teacher, I'm making a special exception... You may make one more 'request.'"
An Yu looked up and glanced around at the passersby staring at him. He felt like he had died a little.
Elysia seemed intrigued, or perhaps she had completely slipped into character. Her voice was soft and seductive. "This~ is the special reward the teacher gives to first place."
The good news was that Sirin, that little brat, did not seem to have caused any real trouble today. She had merely followed him like a little tail for part of the way before disappearing.
However, when An Yu returned home that evening, he suddenly received a message on his phone.
[Anti-Entropy—Future Guardians]
Kyo: "@An Yu, looks like you've gone viral. Teacher and top student.mp4"
Seele: "? So getting first place in Divine Land comes with this kind of reward? Shocked cat-head.jpg"
Seele (Note: Black): "There's no way that's possible! Besides, he graduated years ago!"
Kyo: "@An Yu! Say something! You've got the guts to fool around with your teacher, but not the guts to admit it in the group?"
An Yu: "I'm heading back to Anti-Entropy the day after tomorrow for the anniversary celebration. I'll probably arrive tomorrow."
The instant the message was sent, it was as though someone had pressed the mute button on the group chat.
[Kyo withdrew a message and let out an arrogant laugh.]
[Kyo withdrew a message and let out an arrogant laugh.]
Mei: "??? What happened?"
One minute later.
Mei: "Why isn't anyone talking?"
Mei: "Why did the group suddenly go cold? I'll send a red packet, so don't give me the silent treatment!"
[Mei sent a lucky red