Chapter 42: A Mission and a Gift
After finishing my conversation with the Headmaster, Arsene, I stepped out of his office, ready to return to the male dormitory. But before I could take another step, Amelia caught up with me, tugging at the back of my shirt.
"Hey, wait! I still have something to talk to you about." She sounded a bit annoyed.
"I thought we were done. So, what is it? I’m starving, so make it quick."
"Naoki, don’t you think your attitude toward a princess like me is a bit much?" Amelia glared at me, clearly annoyed, though her beauty was undeniable.
"Haha, didn’t you tell me to treat you like anyone else at this academy? So I’m treating you like an ordinary girl. Isn’t that what you wanted, Amelia?" I replied with a grin, finding her pout amusing.
"Y-you! Humph! Fine, treat me like a regular girl. But now you owe me dinner!" Without warning, she latched onto my arm and dragged me along.
Resigned, I let her lead the way. Before I knew it, she had taken me outside the academy grounds, aiming for one of the city’s most renowned dining spots.
Reflexively, I protested, reminding her that leaving academy grounds was prohibited. But she used her authority to convince the guards to let us through.
To avoid attracting attention in the city, Amelia pulled out a peculiar crystal. With a snap, she shattered it, transforming her blonde hair into jet black.
"Hehe, how do I look with black hair? Do you like it?" she asked teasingly, her tone playful.
"Well, it suits you. We look like siblings now."