“Really. I apologize for what happened today.” Moori said that while making an apologetic expression.

Lyle did not react to the regretful looking Headmaster.

“Ah, no. Anyway, it's also my own fault for losing my cool back there. Because of it, all the hard work you did in helping me to hide my identity had all been for naught, thus I'm sorry.”

The Headmaster's eyes widened hearing Lyle's answer.

"...Ah, no...it's fine...anyone would be furious after experiencing such a thing...that's why ---"

The Headmaster couldn't finish her words because Lyle that shameless rogue suddenly caressed her cheeks gently, causing for her body to stiffened in shock.

Her face was as red as a tomato.

"Y-You...stop that!"

"Really ... I'm sorry and thanks for stopping me back there. If not for your interruption, I don't know what would I have done because of my anger..."

"....Haa~ That's right. Although it's also understandable that you will be angry because of it but isn't that too excessive, brat ? What would happen if no one there managed to stop you ?"

Wrapped in a robe, she proudly puffed her chest. Lyle was a little amused at her action.

“You ... Didn't Princess Feme told you that you didn't need to come today ?Why are you here ?"

"Of course I will come~ Even though I looked like this, I'm still a good and obedient student, you know~"

"... Haa~ Anyway don’t just stand there, please come in.”

Moori beckoned Lyle to enter.

(S-So messy…)

He was instantly taken aback as soon as he entered her office.

The room is full of papers, leaving no room for him to walk. Even the desk that was too big has turned narrow with the piles of documents.

He did a double take seeing the chaotic state the room was in.

“Ah, it’s a bit messy here, so you can sit on the sofa."

( … a bit ? )

There was something very wrong with that statement but he pretended not to notice.

Just what is she doing these past few days. She seemed very busy.

" Relax for now, I will get some snacks and drinks for you to help you cool down a little bit”

As Lyle took a seat, Moori headed towards a different room and left.

Having propped himself up a little while earlier, Lyle now fell back to the sofa seeming to regret having worked up for such silly things.

I think I really need to control my temper. = =

"I think I've outdone myself this time ... Haa~ I gave everyone some trouble huh~"

“I can't disagree with that”

Just then, Moori who had returned with a tray of red tea and some fruits pouted her lips in annoyance.

Her expression when pouring the tea into the teacups, which were given the once over scalding with hot water, was still that of a sulking face.

Hearing her words, Lyle rested his elbow on the sofa while propping his face with his hand as he only smiled bitterly.

“Hah… things will become troublesome soon…” Feeling annoyed, Lyle mumbled.

“It’s okay. I have time so don’t worry about it. I will do something.” Moori said.

Her expression was serious and filled with determination.

"No, it's fine. You don't need to worry about it. I’ll somehow manage." Lyle spoke in a carefree manner.

Cleaning his own mess.

It’s basic courtesy to clean one's own mess, that's the behavior of a gentleman.

The pleasant scent of flowers coming from her tickled Lyle's nose, making him intoxicated and smile, helping him to forget what had just happened inside the classroom.

Returning to the original topic, Moori became serious again.

“Why don't you stopped coming to school for a moment? Let's just do Homeschooling. I will ask Mirin for that. Besides, do you even need to attend anymore lessons? Since you’ll only encounter similar topics for the next three years in the course anyway.”

All the Academy's lectures were optional for the sake of noble pupils who were often absent due to their duties.

Even so not all of them were like that; the diligent ones still attended class.

“Haha, that would be bad. I will really become antagonized by the other students i they know it.”

However, he knew that he would not be seen in a very good light if he did not show up for class like that.

“Ah~ I understand. That would indeed be troublesome. Relationships would be an issue, especially among those prideful and easy-to-jealous nobles.”

Perhaps recalling the hassles of aristocracy, a displeased look formed on Moori's face.

“Aren’t you a noble as well?”

“I guess so …” Feeling dejected, Moori's expression and tone crumbled.

Her posture grew sloppy causing her thin white limbs to be exposed from her robe.

They exuded an alluring charm unbefitting for her age.

In the quiet secluded room, the usual young lady was not seen. Honestly, the disparity between her appearances was too intense.

Her almost completely rolled up skirt was a dangerous temptation for Lyle so he immediately tried to change the topic.

"Anyway, I'm really grateful for your concern..."

"It's fine."

"Oh right, Darling I had already said this before but I wouldn't mind becoming serious..."

Suddenly, Lyle changed his expression and a mischievous smile appeared on his handsome face.

Feeling bewildered, Moori tilted her head on the side and gave Lyle a questioning look.

"Serious for what...?"

"Although I was already betrothed to someone but I wouldn't mind taking you as my wife~ Let's just say, I somehow unexpectedly fell for my hardworking, gentle and caring Headmaster who was always helping me whenever I'm in trouble and was always taking care of me whenever I feel down~"

Talking until there, Lyle gave a smile that seemed to hint of the arrival of his long awaited event as he gave her an honest, childish look.

Ha? Moori was speechless.

“…… Is… Is that so? ....wha-! NO, no! Just what the heck are you saying you stupid brat!!”

Hearing that sudden confession that came so unexpectedly, Moori couldn't help but blush on her cheeks and ears.

Moori panicked and hastily veered the topic back on course.

“Y-you! Do you know what you've done, you brat!? I know that you're the one who did that!”

The direct and cutting rebuke caused Lyle to wear a wry smile.

"What are you talking about?"

Pouring himself a second cup of green tea, he continued to look at her with a little playfulness.

"Don't give me that! I know you're the one who wrote that letter! Wh-What the heck is a lover in moonlight?! Do you even know what I've been through these past few days?

Look at those documents and letters. Most of them were from nobles who heard about it and was sending me their heartbreak nonsense!" Moori bellowed.

Lyle glanced at her table filled with papers scattered around.

"My condolences~"

"My condolences your face!"

"Hey I'm innocent. I don't know about that letter you're talking about, really~ I'm just a little child who doesn't know anything~"

"Kuu....this brat really..." She gritted her teeth and she glared at his happy face.

"Anyway, let me ask you something."

"Go on~"

"The strange happenings to this City in these past few days ... it's your fault right? And that silver snake, I haven't seen it before ... don't tell me ... ... " Moori's eye's became sharper as if waiting for him to tell that she was right.

She was not stupid. The extent of Lyle's ability was something that she was very certain of. However, the pressure she actually felt a while ago from him inside the classroom was stronger than the pressure she felt the last time she met him.

He was far stronger right now compared to before and this nonsensical advancement isn't something ordinary. Besides, those strange things didn't happen before Lyle came in the city, and actually happened accidentally when he's here ...

In addition, the thing he asked her about just before those incidence ... The [ EGG ] ...

Isn't this too coincidental ?

Lyle ignored the intimidating aura in front of him as he Imperceptibly put the cup back to the table. His mouth was relaxed.

"If a lady is too smart, no man will like her.” Lyle curled his lips and said as he glanced at her, who had already correctly guessed most of the truth.

He didn't say anything else and only looked at her with a smile.

Moori realized that he won't say anything else. So, she reluctantly dropped the matter and could only used her strength to take two deep breaths to calm her fury and curiosity down.

She limply sat on the sofa and picked up an apple. She then imagined that the apple she held in her hand was the shameless brat's flesh before biting the apple really hard.

Lyle smiled brightly for a while at the sight of Moori forcing herself to calm down. She was really doing her best to restrain her desire to attack him and that really amused him greatly.

Then he suddenly stood up and walked towards the table filled with papers.

"What are you doing?"

Lyle didn’t say anything as he sat on the chair in front of the desk. He spoke in a soothing voice like gentle rainfall. "As a sign of my gratitude, I will help you finish these works."

"You don't need to do that. I can finish that later."

"It's fine, I'm free anyway. I don't want to go back to the classroom for a while" Lyle said calmly.

Lyle picked the pen that looks like an ancient tool for writing. It was only made from a single feather of some kind of a bird. Just by dipping it to a blank ink, it can already be used to write something.