Pressure, Cursed Spirits

Outside the Academy dormitory.

Tap, tap, tap—

Hearing the steady footsteps behind her, Losera knew who had come without turning around.

"Looks like you've both made up your minds."

When Losera turned, she saw the two people who could enter the Academy's Dark Side for this operation.

Mo Hei and Siglica.

Both looked a little surprised to see the other there.

To Siglica, Mo Hei was a junior who had only recently enrolled.

For a new student to take on a mission this difficult, the weight on his shoulders seemed far too heavy.

Mo Hei was surprised because, back in the Principal's office, he had noticed a trace of fear on Siglica's face.

And the negative emotions she had accumulated were enormous.

Under those circumstances, even a small request from a classmate might be the last straw for her.

So Mo Hei had never expected her to join this operation.

"All right, come with me first. I'll explain what you need to do once you're inside the Dark Side."

With that, Losera led them into one of the dorm rooms.

As they walked, Mo Hei and Siglica noticed that neither Mo Bai nor Rover was with the Principal.

They remembered the two of them staying close to her lately. She had even kept Rover behind earlier to discuss something.

Before they could give it much thought, they followed Losera into a bedroom.

The room was simply furnished. Only two rather flashy pillows gave it any sign that someone lived there.

Once inside, Losera picked up one of the pillows and began explaining.

"After you enter, you'll probably be separated into different spaces. Don't worry. White Rabbit will come to guide you before long."

As she spoke, Losera took out her phone and projected an image of White Rabbit.

It was