"I-Its nothing, Lady D'Arclight!"
Vivianne shot to her feet so quickly that her chair flipped over. Sitting casually while the Ruby of D'Arclight was addressing you seemed disrespectful.
And in this situation, even just a small amount of disrespect would be enough to cost them their lives.
"Nothing? I heard that it was the opposite of nothing."
Evelina scanned the room, taking in the crowd of female students packed into the lounge, leaving barely any space for the few men to sit comfortably.
It was just like the information her spies had given her. People were talking, and it was about something that likely warranted her attention.
And most likely her ire.
"I'm a student as well, you know? Why not let me in on this fun conversation you were all having?"
Evelina was clearly holding back her rage; she knew this was my plan, to let Vivianne increase my reputation and influence in the academy.
