It was nearly noon.
After dawdling on the way for quite some time, the Black Gemstone Cat finally arrived outside the Dean's Office of Jiuyou Academy.
The dark red wooden door stood slightly ajar, leaving just enough room for the Black Gemstone Cat to squeeze through. It immediately realized Old Yao must have left it open for it, and could not help clicking its tongue as it lowered its head and squeezed inside.
"Did something just slip in?"
"—I think so, but the peach talismans didn't react... Could it have been a mouse?"
"What mouse would dare sneak into this office!"
"Tell Xiao Bai to stay alert!"
"It's a tiger, not a cat. It can't catch mice..."
Confused whispers from the two Door Gods drifted from the wooden door behind it, mixed with the low whimpering of the golden-eyed White Tiger. The Black Gemstone Cat secretly found it amusing.
Bang!
The heavy wooden door shut automatically behind it. At the same time, the cheerful voice of Jiuyou Academy's dean came from behind the "enormous" desk in the distance. "—You're a little late. Councilwoman Su has already had a nap."
The Black Gemstone Cat looked toward the voice.
On the sofa, the large blue fox was staring at it silently with her round eyes wide open, looking nothing like someone who had just awakened. Noticing the kitten's gaze, the great fox yawned unhurriedly. One of the four tails behind her casually swished, as though greeting it. But the few gleaming little fangs exposed during that yawn made the "greeting" feel thoroughly threatening.
Two lines flashed through the Black Gemstone Cat's mind.
—Apologize early!
—Apologize sincerely!
"I'm very, very sorry!"
The Black Gemstone Cat's front legs went limp. It swiftly lowered its head, flattened its ears, slapped its head against the floor,