Chapter 57

Chapter 57: Routine (2)

Yeriel hid properly, but Epherene and the other members couldn’t find a good place that would keep them from being found. Frantically pacing around the room, they decided to just go for the nearest option they had, no matter how poor a spot it was for concealing themselves.

One hid behind the door, another hid behind a hanger, and Epherene made herself float and clung to the ceiling like a starfish by using [Psychokinesis] on herself.

Slam—

Deculein opened the door, closed it behind him, and hung his coat on the hanger without lifting a finger.

“Professor! How should we proceed with the common class this week?”

“Just leave the paperwork and go.”

“Yes, sir!”

He came in with his assistant professor, but Allen soon went out. Not long after, Deculein stopped in the middle of the office.

Everyone held their breaths.

“…”

Deculein, seemingly deep in thought, momentarily tilted his head upward, finding Epherene on the ceiling.

“Ah… Ahahaha…”

Epherene laughed bitterly the moment she was discovered. Apathetically looking at her, Deculein dismantled her magic.

“Whoa!”

Before Epherene fell, she slowed her fall using [Fluid Manipulation], allowing her to land painlessly.

Deculein was a little surprised, considering he consumed 300 mana just by meddling with Epherene’s [Psychokinesis].

She only showed her talent at the beginning of the semester, but her magic completion level was still like a beginner’s then.

Considering Deculein’s own skills had also improved to some extent during that time, she grew quite rapidly.

Was it because she was a Named character?

He felt something close to jealousy, but he quickly brushed it off.

“… All of you, come out.”

Deculein called out the other CRMC members.

“…”

Not long after, four debutantes found themselves standing before the Head Professor, who was staring at them intently.

“Intrusion into my office is grounds for disciplinary punishment, and in extreme cases, expulsion.”

“I-I’m sorry!”

Julia was the first to cry out and kneel down. Epherene, Rondo, and Ferit followed her example.

“There’s no need for an apology. Just tell me your reason for doing this.”

“Oh, that’s…”

Epherene thought about their situation.

Yeriel was hiding under Deculein’s desk. If she sold her out, they would be able to get out of trouble somehow. However, she was loyal to a fault.

“We wanted to show you this.”

She took a picture out of her pocket and gave it to Deculein, who used [Psychokinesis] to receive it.

“… After we activated that formula, it displayed a message in the air. ‘Look forward to the retribution of the Ashes. The moment will come when your weakness will be exploited,’ it said.”

“A warning from the Ashes?”