Danielle Dyewater

My previously mildly curious expression had frosted over, revealing a slightly predacious look.

Ha? This girl… she wants to be 'friends' with Cassian Hall? He's been here for barely a day. Is he that attractive? He's much worse than Asura, yet you… you were distracted from your worship because of him?

As I recalled the conversation I heard before class, my gaze grew even icier as the frown on my face deepened.

I swept my eyes through the group of girls who stood with Rachel Moor, who, besides Danielle, were all slightly trembling under my narrowing gaze.

Inwardly, I shook my head.

None of you deserve to be her lackey! Your worship… it's not heartfelt, and your feelings for her… they are all just borne from the spur of a moment and will not last.

As expected, I can't hand her over to you guys…

At this time, Danielle frowned as she noticed my abnormality as well. "What's wrong, Lancera?"

The other girls had all become stiff with fear, unable to speak a word. Only Danielle, who seemed immune to the pressure that I had forcefully released, was able to look at me in the eyes.

Retracting my gaze, I chuckled helplessly as I apologized to the young noble. "I'm sorry… It's just that…" I paused, before continuing with a bitter smile, "my relationship with my brother isn't that great, and I'm not too familiar with him either."

"I'd… appreciate it if you don't speak about him in front of me…" As I said this, I lowered my eyes while forcing myself not to tremble.

"Ah…" One of the other girls grunted as if she was about to speak, but ultimately held back.

Danielle scrutinized me for a while before finally saying softly, "Alright. And… you don't want Asura to know about your weakness either, right?"

Upon seeing her agreement, the other girls shook out of their silence and began to express regret to me in a frenzy, as if they were competing as to who's apology was the best.

And although I forgave them all with grateful smiles, I wasn't listening.

Danielle… what did she mean?

Did she figure something out? Does she know about my identity? Is she a magician? Is she a spy sent by the neighboring magical kingdoms?

No, no, no… Danielle is the child of Duke Dyewater through and through, a true noble of Loen. Lancera, you mustn't jump to conclusions too quickly.

I restrained myself from looking at her too sharply, but from the corner of my eye, I could only see her menial smile and her uniform that was designed exactly like Asura's but outlined in a duller color.

Asura.

Indeed, I shouldn't overthink right now.

Soon, I'll have to deal with a much more formidable opponent than Danielle Dyewater. Asura Claremont.

Will she ask any questions about Cassian Hall? My violet eyes flickered in thought.