Chapter 27

"talking" (Mc to system) [System]

Ifia listened to Britney's words, raised an eyebrow, and didn't find it surprising at all.

There was a cooperative relationship between Britney and the short nobleman. Now that the short noble had been dealt with by Amelia, Britney, as an accomplice, must have received the news.

Otherwise, Britney wouldn't be trying to please her like she is now.

However, how did Britney know that Ifia's backing was the Duke's daughter? It didn't seem like it. If she knew, she probably wouldn't dare come to Pulis Academy again…

Yesterday, Ifia watched Amelia casually say a few words to resolve the short noble, not even taking the other party seriously. Ifia thought Amelia was so, so cool at that moment!

Even when she was still a rich third-generation, she didn't look as cool as Amelia.

Is this the difference between wealth and power?

"Ifia, did I hear correctly? Britney actually praised you!"

Like everyone else in the class, Lucy, her desk mate, had a shocked expression on her face, mouth wide open. She finally managed to swallow her surprise and immediately chatted eagerly with Ifia.

Since seeing the arrogant Britney in this class, she had never seen Britney treat any commoner like this.

Indeed, Britney couldn't resist Ifia's cuteness either!!!

Lucy, personally attracted to Ifia because she was so good-looking, felt a sense of camaraderie upon hearing Britney praise Ifia. However, due to Britney's deeply ingrained behavior, Lucy, being a commoner, could only think about it in her heart and dared not have any other contact with Britney.

"Of course, you didn't hear wrong. She did praise me."

There were too many complicated matters involved, and Ifia didn't bring them up. Instead, she appeared proud.

The proud expression on her fair face was not annoying at all. Just looking at Ifia with her almond-shaped eyes and dimples at the corners of her mouth, she seemed like a cute doll in a shop window, and one couldn't help but want to hug and kiss her.

Therefore, Lucy nodded in agreement, subtly shifted closer to Ifia, and whispered.

She really liked Ifia's adorable face.

While Ifia and Lucy were chatting, the atmosphere on Britney's side became tense.

At first, aristocrat Jessica, who accused Ifia of bragging, couldn't believe it. She always thought Britney was just like her, extremely disgusted with commoner students like leeches. And now this?

Having a bet to drop out of school and yet praising Ifia!

What happened to Britney's aristocratic pride?

The more she thought about it, the angrier Jessica became. Ignoring the gazes around her, she frowned and disapproved, speaking to Britney, "Britney, what's gotten into you? How could you say such things! Don't forget, Ifia is just a commoner, not born noble like us."

Watching Jessica's anger, Britney suddenly found it ridiculous.

Just a few days ago, she was like this too.

Jealous of Ifia's outstanding looks, thinking a mere commoner couldn't stir up trouble, but it turned out to be the opposite. Now, regret came too late.

Although she didn't know who supported Ifia from behind, being able to bring down an earl's family… it could only be a duke or a marquess. Such figures of superlative status were unstoppable.

It was this realization that shattered Britney's courage in despair.

The original arrogance and complacency vanished with the disappearance of the Count Gray family. Now, there was little left, and she just wanted to quietly leave… it was the right decision to leave Pulis Academy as soon as possible before she was discovered.

Therefore, Britney no longer cared about the outcome of the bet. Since she was leaving anyway, it was better to say a few words of kindness before leaving, hoping to win Ifia's favor.

She really regretted it!

Endless fear surrounded her, staying in this classroom would drive her insane!

"Jessica, I just expressed my thoughts."

Britney didn't want to argue with the single-minded Jessica. After speaking, she silently packed her things. Before leaving, she said to Jessica, "Never underestimate anyone, or you'll regret it."

With that, Britney left without explaining herself, immediately turning away.

Jessica was confused by Britney's words, but seeing Britney had already left, her anger intensified. She angrily turned her head towards Ifia.

It's all because of this commoner!

Just arrived at the academy, hadn't even looked at a few pages of textbooks, shamelessly claiming to take the first place in the grade. Did she think she was Miss Barlen, whom Jessica admired the most?

How ridiculous!

"Ifia…"

However, before Jessica could speak, the bell for class rang.

The professor entered with the sound of the bell, and the students who had been eager to watch the commotion instantly dispersed, returning to their seats.

Most of the teachers at Pulis Academy were nobles, and quite high-ranking ones at that.

It was precisely because of this that they could suppress some extreme nobles in the academy, preventing cases of students abusing or attacking teachers and ensuring that the students behaved.

Jessica glared at Ifia with dissatisfaction, then reluctantly returned to her seat.

Hmph!

No problem, she would have more time after school.

She must make Ifia, this commoner, admit her arrogance!

While Jessica was feeling frustrated, Irene, who had been watching coldly, let out a soft snort. A mocking expression appeared on her delicate face, and in her eyes flashed an envy even she hadn't noticed.

She always knew Ifia wasn't a simple person.

Just a few days after enrolling, she had already made the most challenging Britney change her tune!

However, even so, Irene didn't back down.

On the contrary, she became more motivated.

Regardless of Ifia's connections and secrets, in Pulis Academy exams, one had to rely on their own abilities. Therefore, being the top in the grade for this exam held significant meaning.

She absolutely could not lose.

The inexplicable desire to win or lose made Irene work even harder. She had already spent money to acquire past exam papers and would find out tomorrow how effective her preparations were.

Of course, Fiona and George were unaware of this, as people always had to look out for themselves.

Compared to Jessica and Irene with their heavy concerns, Ifia's side was much more relaxed and happy.

There were so many people who couldn't stand her, who cared about Jessica?

As for Irene, it was even simpler. She just had to wait for the exam results.

However, looking at Jessica's unwilling-to-lose face, Ifia silently prepared. After marking attendance for a class, as soon as the bell rang, even before the professor left, she was nowhere to be seen in the classroom.

Jessica, whose plan of "don't leave after school" had failed, angrily stomped her foot. She was determined to catch Ifia, the slippery eel, in the afternoon. She refused to believe that she couldn't catch Ifia!!!

However, even until the day of the exam, Jessica didn't manage to catch Ifia.

In the classroom, with resentment from Jessica glaring at her from behind, Ifia didn't feel pressured. Instead, she turned her head mischievously, winked at Jessica, and when she saw Jessica turning red with anger, she stopped teasing and just grinned.

Not long after, the invigilator arrived.

The first exam at Pulis Academy officially began!