Chapter 191: The Unintentional Misstep of Dark Demon
Dark glanced at the staircase between the male and female campsites, feeling that going up now would be too disruptive to the atmosphere.
So he nodded slightly to Diana and Rose, then turned and walked toward the corner where Tudor and the others were located—the boys’ campsite.
The ratio of boys to girls in the first year of the Noble Academy was nearly 1:1, so there were only about ten or so boys in the corner. Some might still be on Traveler’s Street, enduring the cold wind.
“Hey, Dark, you’re finally back!”
As soon as Tudor spotted Dark, he waved eagerly.
Dark smiled and slipped into the crowd. A classmate moved a backpack from an empty seat, making room for him.
“When did it start?” Dark whispered.
Tudor, acting like a spy in enemy territory, said in a hushed voice, “It started right after we finished eating. The atmosphere was even more tense than now, like a battle; no one dared to speak.”
Dark asked, “So what exactly are they doing?”
Tudor replied, “It seems to be called the Protection Program, organized to prevent lower-grade students from being swept away by the romantic atmosphere of Christmas.”
Dark responded, “Isn’t that a good intention?”
Tudor said, “At first, it certainly was, but something happened later that changed its nature.”
Dark asked, “What happened?”
Tudor explained, “Isn’t it embarrassing not to have a dance partner at the Christmas ball? So, a senior found a younger girl who seemed to like him and took advantage of her, but after the dance, he dumped her! The girl couldn’t handle it and almost jumped off the castle! It caused quite a stir at the time!”
Dark was surprised, “Is that true?”
Tudor looked around cautiously before whispering, “The incident is real, but it’s different from what people say.”
Dark asked, “How so?”
Tudor said, “Actually, the main girl involved is my cousin, who graduated just a few years ago. With her fierce personality, she wouldn’t jump off a building; she’d probably throw the senior off instead!”
Dark’s expression turned strange, “So the senior was the one pushed off the building?”
Tudor replied, “That’s how it went. Anyway, things have become so complicated now that no one can tell who the perpetrator is and who the victim is.
The Protection Program has also changed, and any boy who tries to get involved will be driven out! Oh, I was hoping to find a girl to work with, but now it’s hopeless…”
Dark blinked and said, “Think positively. No one else can get a dance partner either, right?”
Tudor suddenly snapped his fingers and clapped, “Exactly! If no one gets a partner, then no one will be embarrassed!”
How clever!
…
Just then, a girl stood up from the female campsite under the encouragement of an upperclassman.
She had rare pink hair and fair skin that glowed like a peach. Her slightly round face featured delicate features, especially her long eyelashes, giving her a shy look as if she might cry at any moment.
“That’s not Eudora, is it?” Tudor exclaimed in surprise.
Eudora was the youngest girl in the first-year class of the Noble Academy. She was actually just 11 years old but had been sent early to Saint Maryann Academy due to a loss of mana control phenomenon.
Peistan, Tudor’s chubby friend, whispered, “I didn’t expect Eudora to be so bold, standing up like this with everyone watching. If it were me, I’d wait until tomorrow morning to do it secretly…”
Tudor said, “No, I’m more curious about who she likes.”
Dark teased, “Perhaps it’s you? Look, she’s looking this way.”
Upon hearing this, Tudor suddenly became nervous.
His ears flushed red quickly, and he shook his head, “No way, I haven’t even talked to her.”
Peistan patted his shoulder comfortingly, “Brother, everyone has their lucky moments. Eudora is a good girl.”
“But…”
Tudor suddenly realized that Eudora was indeed walking towards them. He felt a bit dazed.
Although he hadn’t paid much attention to her before, now that he looked closely, Eudora was really cute.
If she was coming to me, should I accept?
But does she really like me?
Oh no!
…
Watching Tudor turn as flustered as a girl, Dark couldn’t help but smile.
The pure love between young boys and girls made him want to bless them.
However, the gap between the two sides was significant.
The girls’ campsite forbade boys from approaching but encouraged their girls to express themselves bravely.
The boys’ campsite passively accepted everything, completely disorganized.
Even some popular upperclassmen acted like spectators.
In short, Eudora, blushing, walked into the wolf pack and approached their corner.
She even stopped in front of their table.
Her head bowed, she held a invitation letter tightly, her toes trembling slightly.
The scene instantly fell silent.
Tudor was excited, his face struggling to remain serious.
So, chasing a girl is like crossing a mountain, while chasing a boy is like lifting a veil.
Although Tudor hadn’t paid much attention to Eudora, he couldn’t resist her slightest initiative.
Many first-year boys showed envious expressions.
Some even gritted their teeth, wishing they could tear him apart.
And Tudor wished he could snatch the invitation from Eudora’s hand immediately!
“Hello, I’m Eudora!”
Eudora spoke suddenly.
She introduced herself softly, still keeping her head down, her face glowing red.
“I, I…”
Tudor fumbled for words in response.
Eudora suddenly raised her hand and extended the pink invitation letter with hearts and Christmas trees to him!
“I’m called Tu…”
Tudor’s voice suddenly choked.
He turned his neck stiffly, his gaze following the line of Eudora’s arm.
Dark: “Uh…”
…
“Crash!”
In the girls’ campsite.
A fragile glass cup shattered on the ground.
“Ahh!”
Rose was startled and hurried to clean up the water with a towel.
Though the cup was cracked, there weren’t many pieces.
It was just enough to scare someone.
Diana hurriedly crouched down, losing interest in watching the other side.
Rose couldn’t help but complain, “You’re too careless.”
Diana pouted.
Rose added, “Didn’t you help deliver many replies during Halloween?”
Diana replied, “True!”
She suddenly perked up.
Dark and Eudora hadn’t exchanged a single word; how could he possibly agree?
This ball won’t be ruined by a princess!
Steady…
