Sasha stood up and picked the hem of her skirt and bowed elegantly. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I've heard so much about you; especially these past few days. I would like to thank you for always taking care of my young master."

"No, no you don't need to. Lyle is also very pre---I mean, this is my job." Moori hurriedly replied back.

Although she said something strange just now and then immediately change it, except for the innocent Princess Feme who was staring at Lyle; Sasha didn't overlook it. However, she still held herself down perfectly and didn't pry any longer.

Princess Feme who was silent up until now finally opened her mouth and asked. "Why are you here Prince Lyle?"

“Oh right, You heard about the assassins last night right?!” Lyle's skill at pretending to be a good kid was still as effective as he raised the tea cup and causally asked.

"Yeah, I heard about it this morning. Headmaster are you alright?" Princess Feme cast a worryingly look at Moori.

"Um, I'm fine. Thankfully, Lyle at the right time came to save me. If not, I wouldn't have been standing here right now, casually drinking tea with you."

"I see, so the reason you're here is because ..."

"Yeah, I came here to guard the office last night. I had a feeling something will happen so I hurriedly came here. I couldn't go back home last night is also because of it." Lyle explained as he personally poured another cup of tea and bestowed it to Princess Feme.

"That's why I apologize for making you worry Sasha."

"It's fine Young master. I understand, however if something really happened, then please tell it to us beforehand. We might be not as strong as young master but, we can still help when the time comes." Sasha answered with her professional tone. She wasn't behaving like usual because there are other people here other than Lyle.

Although Sasha seemed like a really good servant as she responded, but her eyes were as sharp as a hawk while looking towards Lyle and Moori. It's as if she felt something and just quietly observing them from the sidelines.

She felt Lyle seemed different from yesterday or the last time she saw him. He seemed to have an aura of an adult man who had already a family; calm, collected and aloof but sometimes mischievous and naughty.

She only felt like this whenever she met older men; like his majesty the dragon king, the prime minister and any other men she met in the kingdom's palace.

But that shouldn't be Lyle was still a twelve years old kid. Although he was nearing his thirteenth birthday but he still shouldn't have this kind of aura.

All these years, Sasha has seen his shrewdness and sharpness, so seeing him like this now seems a bit strange.

She can't explain it, her young master seemed became more and more charming in just one night. Just what had happened last night?

... one must never forget, A woman's intuition, is more scarier than king's yama's invitation~

At this moment, it's not just Sasha who felt something amiss. Princess Feme who seemed noticed something but didn't know what it is could only frown her eyebrows and ignored it.

Even Moori herself felt that Lyle seemed to became more mature and collected. This type of men is destructive for women, especially like her. Thus, how can she not have any worries!?

Although she already affirmed her decision just now to Lyle that she will stay with him even knowing that he was a magnet of red apricots but she still can't help but felt a throbbing pain whenever she thought that Lyle was with another woman.

She might not go to Academy grounds often, but she is aware of the school's gossips. There are many girls eager to have a relationship with him even before that incident inside the classroom. Back then, although there was a rumor spreading around that he was just a commoner but most of the girls who looked at him couldn't feel but be charmed and enamored.

Actually she knew that, the instigators of the incident back then were only the male students as well as some prideful and arrogant female nobles. And he was actually very popular among the female group.

Hence, Moori felt that she must be alert at all times in the future. This brat already had too many girls at his side, if all the girls joined in too, she wouldn’t even have a position to stand.

This brat was originally a Casanova and a completely huge pervert (Though she was the only one who knew it ... currently ... = =)

Now that there were many girls who would willingly lined up in front of his house with wide open dress, what would happen?

If this went on, it would be weird if he didn’t forget the person that was originally in his heart… This was extremely bad. She could only hope that in the near future, only ugly girls would come ...!

... ...

Just what could she do to strengthen her position even more ...?

Moori was imagining things in her head, causing her to feel sour. She could only nudged him with her fist a little causing Lyle to glared at her in puzzlement.

He shot him a look as if saying 'What did I do?'.

Moori replied by smiling gently at him.

This little exchange wasn't overlook by Sasha's hawk-like eyes. Her suspicions increased a hundred fold.

Princess Feme who seemed to noticed the strange atmosphere, immediately tried to change the topic. "It must have been tough last night?"

"Ah it was very tough last night, right darling?"

"Yeah, I thought there were only one assassin at that time and didn't noticed the second one. I almost died because of it." Moori answered honestly when Lyle throw her that question.

And then suddenly ...

She was mildly suspicious about his tone of voice. What was going on with this guy? Where was his usual domineering and aggressive quality? His tone of voice seemed as if he was hinting something.

Lyle smiled mischievously and then change his tone sounding a little resigned. “Because of how intense last night, I’m very tired today.”

He truly sounded rather tired. His voice seemed to have somewhat deviated from his usual rich, gorgeous, yet naughty voice and was lighter and husky.

And so, Moori honestly answered again. "Yeah, me too I was very tired and want to sleep again."

Although Princess Feme didn't noticed it, it doesn't mean that Sasha couldn't. Her eyes widened in shock as a peculiar thought past her mind. She then looked alternatively at Lyle who was smiling mischievously and Moori who was wearing a tired look.

But not before long, as she silently gritted her teeth, she didn't say anything nor tried to confirm her suspicions.

“Re- Really … … ?” Something seems not right. Princess Feme is certain! However, she doesn't know what was wrong.

"Yeah, I never had a tiring night just like last night ... However, it's fine because I enjoy it---Ah no, I mean the fight is quite interesting~" Lyle innocently stated. He pretended to smile like someone who felt shy about it.

Hearing his words, not only Moori who choke on her tea. Even Sasha who was silently drinking her tea couldn't help but sprayed it in front of her.

Why does he always speak in such a manner as to make people choke? ……

… … Those words, why do they sound a little wrong? Is it because she is no longer innocent anymore? Moori is still in doubt

Then she suddenly realized what's happening. Someone’s train of thought apparently is not on the same planet as them.

Is he pretending to be well-behaved when he has taken advantage of her?

Is he pretending to be sanctimonious when he has eaten her fully?

He, he even had the guts to say these ambiguous things in front of other people? Even with his red apricots in front of him ... ?

What nerves!

Although from the outer looks of it, he looks kind and pure, but deep inside to his bones, he is simply cunning! He is obviously perverted all the time, but when someone is tempting him, he had a firm resolution in his attitude.

When she suddenly remembered what happened last night, her face blushes crimson. Last night she too was very tired and even suffered both mentally and physically. Her body aching, her legs hurting and her spirit crushed.

Lyle smiled at Princess Feme whose face became more stranger. “Oh, Princess Feme you don't need to worry about it. You should have known my strength right? I made sure that I pay them back. Like a vampire sucking every drop of their blood and sweat.”

Moori this time, really didn't whether to laugh or cry. She could only sent hateful glares at this shameless man besides her as she secretly rotate her fingernails on his thigh.

She was smiling sweetly on the outside but on the inside she was cursing Lyle nonstop.

Afterwards … …

Although she was not drained of all her blood, it had been close … …

How embarrassing!

With one hand holding her tea cup , Moori patted her own chest furiously with her other hand.

It was still beating madly.

Why is she thinking about this in broad daylight? Moori feels her cheeks are burning so she quickly picks up her drink to conceal. Sasha has already found out and curiously asks: “Miss Headmaster, why is your face suddenly turned red?”

"N-Nothing..." (*>﹏

[ Double chapter everyone ... cuz I don't know if I can post anything tomorrow~ Anyway, see you again next time, desu~ ]