Little Exchange

[Chapter 3 Comment]

[Xinhuan: So, somebody wiped Theo's memory of the encounter that caused him to be killed? The killer was cautious in case Theo didn't die? Or perhaps it is a side effect of the process of taking over the body?]

[Xinhuan: It seems that someone wiped Theo's memory of the encounter that caused him to be killed. The killer was cautious in case Theo didn't die, or perhaps it's a side effect of taking over the body.]

Boom!

The teddy bear exploded, filling the room with purple smoke. Mia looked proud of her little trick, trying to take advantage of the principal's kindness to attack her. However, the principal had asked her to demonstrate her power, giving her a reason to be admitted.

Mia stared at the purple smoke, expecting to retract it with a flick of her fingers. But to her surprise, a hand emerged from the smoke, followed by the principal's upper body. It appeared that the principal had covered her entire body with her own energy, protecting herself from the explosion.

The principal's gaze was intense, and she instinctively moved to neutralize the perceived threat. However, a stick suddenly extended in front of her, causing her hand to touch the stick instead."That's enough. Mia, apologize to her right now!"

"But Dad, the explosion didn't cause any damage! I made sure it wouldn't hurt her," Mia protested, thinking she was in the right.

Theo shook his head and sighed. "That explosion came out of nowhere. What would you have done if it had triggered a heart attack?"

Mia's jaw dropped as she realized her mistake. She immediately bowed and apologized, admitting that she hadn't thought it through.

The principal, Victoria, regained her composure. She wore an awkward smile, realizing that Mia had tried to outsmart her. While the bomb wouldn't have harmed her due to her strength, Mia was only seven years old. If Mia grew older and stronger, an attack like that could severely injure or even kill someone. Mia's talent was something Victoria hadn't expected from a child her age. It was enough to convince Victoria to admit her to the academy.

Before Victoria could respond to Mia, Theo interjected, reprimanding Mia. He emphasized the importance of being careful when using her power and warned her not to provoke others.

"Play it safe. You could have asked her to play dolls with you and summoned more and more dolls until she realized she was surrounded. That way, she wouldn't have had a heart attack or trauma," Theo advised.

Mia looked down, realizing her mistake. "You're right. I will learn from my mistake."

Victoria wanted to apologize and inform Mia that she had been admitted, but after hearing Theo's words, she couldn't help but feel a vein pulsating on her forehead.

'If she did that, it would crush my heart. I might not be able to continue being a principal,' Victoria thought, trying to hold back her anger. However, her professionalism prevailed. She knew that Theo was an incredibly talented teacher and that Mia possessed unique talent. They were the people she wanted most in her academy.

Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Victoria announced the result. "You pass. I will use my authority to enroll Mia in the academy, specifically in your class. However, after witnessing everything, I believe I need to change your class to the S Class."

"The S Class?" Theo furrowed his eyebrows, seeking clarification.

"There are a total of eleven... twelve students with Mia included. The S Class is a special class consisting of talented individuals who are also troublemakers. I believe you can discipline them," Victoria explained, hoping that Theo's stern approach would guide them onto the right path.

Theo contemplated for a moment before nodding. "Very well."

"Now that you've agreed, I'll return to the academy to handle the paperwork. I hope you can start in two days. Please send me Mia's information and photo later," Victoria requested.

"Got it," Theo agreed, raising a finger. "Also, I need their information."

"I'll send the list this evening. You can teach them however you want, but please ensure that you guide them properly. I won't question your teaching methods as long as the results are evident," Victoria said.

"Really?" Theo grinned mischievously, seemingly planning to have some fun with the students.

"Please be kind to them," Victoria replied with an awkward smile. After providing Theo with all the necessary information, Victoria bid them farewell and left the room.

Once she was gone, Mia approached her father, asking, "How did I do, Dad?"

Theo chuckled. "Hahaha, as expected from my daughter and this Punk Demon."

"Hehe, I love this ability. It's perfect for pranking Dad," Mia openly expressed her mischievous intent, as she had made clear since coming to this world.

Theo patted Mia's head. "Yes, I'm looking forward to it."

Mia grinned and summoned another doll from beneath Theo's bed. She skillfully used her energy in a way that Theo couldn't detect and planned to return to her own bed. However, as she turned around, Theo added, "Oh, and bring back your dolls. You can't just throw them away, you know."

"Eh?" Mia's body froze, and she turned back to find two dolls beneath the bed. "Dolls?"

The realization hit Mia. She had only placed one doll, yet her father mentioned more than one. She understood that her father had used an illusion to create the second doll, hoping to make her wonder which one was her true doll. But Mia wouldn't let her father's plan succeed.

She picked up the doll and checked the flow of energy. There was a connection with the correct doll, so she handed it to Theo. "Dad, I don't want you to be alone. Let this one keep you company."

"Is that so? Thank you," Theo smiled.

Mia returned to her bed with an evil smile. She used her energy to make the doll she had in her hand explode, intending to prank her dad. However, to her surprise, the moment she released her energy, the doll in her hand exploded.

"Huh?!" Mia was taken aback.

Boom!

The doll emitted more purple smoke, forcing Mia to quickly wave her hand to retract it. She turned around and saw her father waving her doll with a smile, indicating that she would have to try again next time. The doll in her father's hand disappeared, confirming that it was the fake one he had created.

'Did he just... use an illusion to create a connection between me and that doll, making me think it was mine?' Mia wore an awkward smile. Instead of pranking her father, she had become the one pranked.

This exchange between the "trickster" dad and the "prankster" daughter was just the beginning of a dynamic duo that would leave an impact on the world.

Theo's attention shifted back to the earlier comment that he hadn't been able to address. He decided to share the memory of the incident, knowing that the author had no choice but to write the scene based on his recollection.

Two days ago, the original Theo and Mia were on their way to their new residence, not far from the academy. As their car stopped at a red light, they were the first in line.

When the light turned green, the taxi driver immediately stepped on the gas. Theo raised his head, sensing something was off. He turned his head to the side and looked out the window, only to see a huge truck heading straight toward them.

'A truck?' Theo thought, raising his hand and quickly utilizing his illusion to create a wall in front of the truck. He anticipated that the truck driver hadn't seen the taxi due to the height difference, and the sudden appearance of the wall would prompt the driver to swerve and avoid the collision. There should have been enough distance for that.

However, the truck didn't react as expected. It crashed straight into the wall that Theo had created.

"!!!" Theo realized that the truck driver, whom he hadn't seen earlier, was actually an assassin sent to kill him. It wasn't a simple accident.

Unfortunately, due to his underestimation of the situation, he ended up hugging Mia, covering his body with energy to shield her from the impact. He took the full brunt of the collision, resulting in his injuries. Mia, fortunately, only suffered minor injuries.

This incident confirmed Theo's earlier disappointment with the original Theo's handling of illusions. He had never imagined that someone with a Royal Grade Demon would use his power in such a way. If it were the current Theo, he could have easily prevented the murder attempt with his illusion and apprehended the culprit. That was why he sighed when browsing the previous owner's memory.

Furthermore, while they were in the hospital, Theo observed everyone closely, suspecting that one of the hospital staff was another culprit who had injected Mia with a potent poison. The original plan was for Theo, Mia, and Agata to die. Thus, a second murder attempt had taken place in the hospital.

Discharged from the hospital safely, they moved into their new spacious apartment, which offered excellent security.

Two days had passed without any incidents, and now it was the first day of school. Theo wore a light white shirt and black leather pants, complemented by a necktie. Mia wore a white t-shirt and black shorts, mirroring Theo's attire. However, she added a jacket and a skirt that slightly above her knees to showcase her playful nature.

Unfortunately, he couldn't identify the culprit, and with the principal taking an interest in them, the hospital had been alerted that their exceptional teacher and student were under their care. As a result, the culprit didn't launch another attack, as Theo would have caught them.

"Hehe, what mischief will I cause this time?" Mia wore a cheeky grin, evidently having plenty of plans to stir up trouble in class.

Theo shook his head helplessly and said, "I don't mind what you do, but make sure you don't bother anyone during class. I'm being paid to teach them."

"You're too serious, Dad," Mia chuckled as they headed to the new academy, ready for the adventures that awaited them.