Chapter 42: Genius of all Time
Three hours later, Elysia was back at the academy, settled in her dormitory—though calling it a small villa would be more fitting. After all, she was the president of the student council, and her status was exceptionally high.
After taking a long and refreshing bath, she changed into comfortable pajamas and made her way to her study. There, she began reviewing documents that had piled up during her absence. The pen moved with incredible speed as she signed after scanning and checking each document. Her speed was so rapid that one might wonder if she had truly examined everything, but Elysia was meticulous; there was no way she would make such rookie mistakes. After all, this was her second year as president of the student council, and she had gained plenty of experience.
While Elysia was engrossed in her work, the door to her study was pushed open, and a woman walked in. Without lifting her head, Elysia inquired, "Did you successfully submit the report?"
The newcomer had short black hair and blue eyes; she wasn’t as strikingly beautiful as Elysia but wore rimmed glasses that gave off a secretary vibe. Her name was Emily Waters, a member of the Waters branch family of the Undine family. Emily had been Elysia’s friend since childhood and served as her secretary, effectively acting as her right-hand woman. They understood each other perfectly.
"Yes! I’ve already handled it," Emily replied. It was the report on her mission she had completed.
As soon as she finished speaking, she disappeared momentarily, only to return with a cup of tea emitting an enticing aroma, accompanied by a few cookies—Elysia’s guilty pleasure. Elysia paused her work to enjoy the tea and nibble on the cookies, her expression cold but unable to hide the delight on her face as she savored each bite. Emily observed her from the side, unable to suppress a fond smile as she thought her friend resembled a cute animal, though she would never dare voice such a thought.
In the blink of an eye, Elysia devoured everything before her and quickly resumed her work.
"Mind telling me what I missed?" she asked, prompting Emily to recount everything that had happened at the academy during her absence. Emily nodded, having anticipated this request.
"This year’s cadets are exceptional. As you predicted, most of the promising talents come from the seven families."