Chapter 1182: High-Intensity Arguments
By the time morning classes began, Natsuki Minamiya still hadn't appeared in the classroom. The English teacher from the neighboring class came to substitute.
"Where did Natsuki-chan go? Eiji, do you know?"
Kojou Akatsuki poked Eiji's back.
"She's so busy she hasn't even touched the ground. She didn't come home last night."
Eiji shook his head, indicating not to ask him.
"She'll come back on her own once she's finished."
Because of last night's appearance, the entire Itogami Island was in a state of panic.
Everyone had witnessed the scene of the Fourth True Ancestor's emergence.
To put it bluntly, if he wanted to, destroying Itogami Island would only take a few moments.
Of course, since the Fourth True Ancestor hadn't done so, it meant he had no such intention.
After understanding this, the ordinary citizens realized they could do nothing—even if they wanted to resist, they couldn't—so they collectively chose to lie low, waiting for the Fourth True Ancestor to stir up more drama for them to gossip about.
To protect its technological patents, Itogami Island had made the procedures for leaving the island incredibly complicated. For ordinary people, even leaving the island was a luxury.
Moreover, since this was a Demon Sanctuary, no matter what happened, it wouldn't be surprising. Only those in power needed to worry.
And indeed, the high-ranking officials and nobles were all panicking.
Precisely because they held authority ordinary people lacked and possessed means beyond the ordinary, they were especially fearful and desperate to struggle.
Since last night, Natsuki Minamiya had been so busy she hadn't touched the ground. One person after another came to bother her, annoying her to no end.
Not only her, but Sayaka had also taken leave.
Even though it was the first day of school, neither of them was present.
During breaks and lunch, the classmates in the classroom were all excitedly discussing the topic of the Fourth True Ancestor.
Online, rumors about the Fourth True Ancestor had fully fermented and had already spread to every corner of the world.
In this era of highly developed internet, just one day was enough for most countries and organizations worldwide to learn the news of the Fourth True Ancestor's emergence on Itogami Island.
Suddenly, the atmosphere between nations grew tense.
But for Eiji, the person involved, it was as if nothing had happened. He ate and slept as usual, his life continuing almost unchanged.
Except for one new hobby.
That was arguing online with people who spoke ill of the Fourth True Ancestor—high-intensity arguments. Thanks to Ako, he spewed all sorts of foul language, infuriating countless people until their keyboards smoked.
Ako stared at him in disbelief, as if he'd gone mad.
"I really don't understand how he became such a die-hard fan of the Fourth True Ancestor?"
Kijima and Kojou Akatsuki didn't understand either.
Under such circumstances.
Another week passed.
Thwack!
A piece of chalk flew from the podium, accurately hitting Eiji's forehead.
"What are you secretly doing down there during class?"
Natsuki Minamiya asked dangerously while tossing a chalkboard eraser up and down in her hand, poised to throw it.
"Reporting, I wasn't doing anything!"
Eiji wiped the chalk dust off his forehead, stood up, and said loudly.
"If you don't believe me, come search me!"
"Tch."
Natsuki Minamiya clicked her tongue in displeasure.
Judging by that brazen look, it was obvious nothing would be found!
Because she had already searched him several times before!
This brat, after learning some abilities, started acting recklessly!
"Stand up and answer my question—does 'make effort' take 'to' or 'in'?"
"Pardon?"
"I said, does 'make effort' take 'to' or 'in'!"
"Pardon?"
"Very well, come to my office after school!"
Nangong Nayue's eyes turned dangerously sharp.
Sitting in the back row, Sayouka couldn't help but facepalm.
So this guy wasn't just like that with her—he acted the same way even toward the Gap Witch!
"You've been getting really full of yourself lately!"
After school.
On the top floor of the faculty building was an office more luxurious than the principal's, adorned with expensive carpets, specially crafted mahogany desks, and unknown paintings hanging on the walls—exuding an air of lavish spaciousness.
Nangong Nayue sat at her desk, hands clasped under her chin, her clear blue eyes sternly fixed on Eiji.
"Master, please have some."
A blue-haired girl respectfully placed a steaming cup of black tea in front of her.
Eiji raised an eyebrow slightly.
The girl had a perfectly symmetrical face, her delicate features carrying an artificial beauty, and her expressionless face resembled that of a robot.
It was Astarte, the artificial lifeform girl once exploited by Rudolf.
Now, however, she was dressed in a fluttery black-and-white maid outfit—a revealing style with a largely open back that showcased her elegant spine curve—serving Nangong Nayue dutifully like a maid.
After he entered the office, Astarte, with her back to Nangong Nayue, winked at him.
"Who is she?"
"My maid."
Nangong Nayue elegantly sipped the steaming black tea, a satisfied smile gracing her lips.
Delicious black tea was her greatest delight; just a taste could lift her spirits.
Astarte truly was an excellent maid.
"Previously exploited by evildoers, she was handed over to me after her capture because she's an artificial lifeform."
In truth, she was more or less dumped on her.
Since she harbored a Familiar Beast inside her, she posed a first-class danger, capable of causing fatalities if she lost control.
"I'm warning you—Astarte will also be living in the apartment from now on. Don't you dare bully her."
"Now, answer my question."
Nangong Nayue glared at him with clear displeasure.
"Were you secretly arguing with people online during class again?"
"Ah, Nayue-chan, you already know, don't you?"
"None of your cheeky grins. Copy the 'make effort to' sentence pattern two hundred times. I'll check it in class tomorrow!"
With that, Nangong Nayue shooed Eiji out of the office.
"Please."
Astarte considerately gestured for him to leave.
Outside the door.
"I didn't tell the instructor about your involvement."
Astarte leaned close to Eiji, whispering secretly.
Eiji had been at the scene that night—it was he who defeated Rudolf. Astarte witnessed it all but never told anyone; otherwise, trouble would have already found him.
"Why?"
"Even a blade can have its own will. That's what I learned that night."
Astarotte's face lifted with a slightly stiff smile.
"Impressive."
Eiji understood and gently patted her head in appreciation.
Two faint blushes rose on the girl's cheeks.
"What about the familiar beasts inside you?"
The familiar beasts that absorbed the host's life force were a tremendous burden for the artificial life form Astarotte.
"They were transplanted to other vampires by master."
Astarotte smiled gratefully.
She turned around and returned to the room to continue serving Natsuki Minamiya.