"The Cafeteria?"
"Don't even think about it. Don't think I don't know what you're planning. Back when I was a student, I thought the same... Ahem. According to Theoret's rules, only third-year students can enter the 'Cafeteria.'"
"So give it up!"
Senior wasn't surprised at all. He looked at Qin Ran and chuckled.
He had seen far too many students like Qin Ran.
In fact, he had thought the same thing when he was a student.
But!
Theoret had an explicit rule: students were not allowed into the "Cafeteria" before reaching their third year and taking part in the "hunt."
Ordinary meal purchases and dining were exceptions, of course.
With his arms folded, Senior waited to see Qin Ran's disappointment.
Then he would take the opportunity to offer an "appropriate" suggestion.
Naturally, that "suggestion" would include a test. Although Professor Tairs had made no such request, as a member of the Executors, Senior believed no one would cherish something that came to them for nothing. The recipient had to put in some effort.
Only...
Qin Ran's expression didn't change in the slightest. He simply looked at Senior and said slowly, "I've become the head of the E-Zone Student Council Branch. According to Theoret's rules, Student Council branch heads can receive early access privileges to facilities including, but not limited to, the 'Cafeteria.'"
"Huh?!"
Senior froze.
He didn't think Qin Ran would bluff about something like this, but he still couldn't help taking out his communicator to check.
Half a minute later, Senior looked at Qin Ran in astonishment.
Not only had he confirmed Qin Ran's appointment as head of the E-Zone Student Council Branch, he had also learned what Qin Ran had done there.
Senior's expression immediately turned strange.
It was an expression of indignation laced with envy, jealousy, and