Chapter 451: Absence (5)
Nearly a month had passed since the new semester began, yet Baek Yu-Seol wasn't the only student who had yet to attend classes regularly.
"Your Highness, your fever has subsided a little."
Hong Bi-Yeon Adolevit, who had been recuperating in the private dormitory for Class S for several weeks, was managing to keep up with her studies by receiving lessons directly from professors.
The official explanation for her absence was a persistent fever... one that had struck during the winter break and defied all attempts at treatment.
That was the public explanation. However, the real reason was her struggle to properly control the power of Scarlet Summer Moon that was surging within her heart.
"Are you in pain?"
"Not particularly."
In truth, sharp stabs of pain pierced through her skull even as she spoke, as if daggers were relentlessly slicing through her mind. Yet, Bi-Yeon despised revealing any trace of weakness. Her pride wouldn't allow it.
The court physician had warned her countless times that hiding her suffering would only make things worse, but she had no intention of changing her ways.
"I'll... attend class tomorrow."
"I object."