Chapter 112: A Formal Meeting

“Hmm. That woman is definitely showing off and being provocative.”

Hill pretended to read in the bookstore, but her gaze never left the two of them.

Cassia cooperated by wearing a sun hat, also observing the intimate pair.

What on earth am I doing…

Isn’t what I’m doing just stalking and peeping…

She felt a belated sense of regret for her behavior.

The excited Hill beside her was like a mirror, causing Cassia to examine her actions since her heart-to-heart talk with Siloque on the bench that day.

Squatting outside Siloque’s Home early this morning to watch and scout his Date location.

Thinking it would be convenient to cooperate with Hill, taking the opportunity to build a good relationship so it would be easier for Hill to accept her when she revealed her true identity later…

I’m so calculating…

Cassia realized she had become the kind of person she hated.

How would she explain if Siloque found out?

But she was also truly curious about the person who could enchant Siloque.

Besides, what if—just what if—this Teacher Katy who was on a Date with Siloque was actually from the Evil Demon Society?

That’s right!

I’m doing this to protect Siloque’s safety.

I’m not a peeper or a lecherous woman!

After a brief internal struggle, she quickly reaffirmed her goal.

“Speaking of which, Hill, who exactly is this Beiren you keep mentioning?”

“Hmph. The person Brother likes,”

Hill said crossly.

“?”

Cassia’s gaze drifted back and forth between Siloque and Katy.

“But that’s Teacher Gewina… Wait, that means—”

No way?

Is Siloque that kind of person?

Cassia turned pale with shock.

“Siloque has more than one person he likes?!”

“That’s what Hill thinks.”

“But it’s also possible Brother is simply being tricked.”

“Anyway, based on what you said, Tiya, this woman on a Date with Brother isn’t Beiren.”

Hill kept her eyes calmly on their targets, not noticing Cassia’s shock.

“By the way, Tiya, you’re clearly from the Classroom, right?”

“…What’s wrong?”

Wearing sunglasses, Hill stared at Cassia with the eyes of a detective.

“Why would you say that woman, ‘Gewina,’ is the Health Teacher at your School?”

“Brother attends the National Explorers Academy.”

“The schools are different, right?”

“Of course Cass told me!”

“He told me about this Teacher before!”

Cassia defended herself, meeting Hill’s gaze while sweating.

“Fine.”

“Anyway, that’s not important right now.”

Fortunately, Hill didn’t dwell on it too much and returned her attention to Siloque.

Does she react this quickly to anything involving her brother?

As expected of Siloque’s Sister.

The crisis of trust was temporarily averted, and Cassia exhaled softly.

If Siloque is the kind of man who plays the field… do I also have a chance?

Cassia’s breathing grew rapid.

Would Siloque be willing to share a bit of his love with me?

A 3P in bed… No!

“? What’s wrong with you?”

Hill was puzzled by Tiya, whose face was flushed red and who was shaking her head like a rattle.

“Um, Hill, do you mind?”

“Your Brother hanging out with a woman like that.”

Cassia diverted attention.

She couldn’t let her future sister-in-law sense her lewd… no, her thoughts about life’s great harmony.

Hill gave her a look that said she was stating the obvious.

“Love means using any means necessary, Tiya.”

“It’s best to hold the things you like firmly in your hands.”

“Why would you share with others?”

Is that so?

But I feel like, if Siloque were happy, it’s not that I couldn’t…

When she saw Gewina lean her head close to Siloque—

Alright, there’s still a bit, just a tiny bit of resentment.

“Tiya, they’re heading this way.”

“Find a cardboard box and cover yourself.”

“Eh!”

“Here?”

“A cardboard box?”

“Just try not to make eye contact with them.”

The girl with the pale gold ponytail crouched low, pretending to tie her shoelaces.

Siloque and Gewina had already reached the entrance of the bookstore.

Cassia hurriedly turned her back to them and held up a book, pretending to read.

However, she was so nervous that she dropped the book.

The sound attracted some attention.

Panicking, she straightened the book, lowered her hat, and bowed her head in apology before walking to a seat deep inside.

Ughhhhhhh—

Hill is looking at me like I’m an idiot…

I wanted to show her my reliable side.

Screaming internally, Cassia pretended to massage her shoulders and peeked back at Siloque and the others.

Fortunately, they didn’t care.

Gewina gave Siloque a look of “I can’t stand you.”

It turned out Siloque was picking out books.

Cassia had originally thought Siloque was being diligent, but when she looked closer with her Lv16 vision, she was astonished by the selected books:

Architecture: Form, Space, and Order

Mastering Car Engines: From Beginner to Expert

The Complete Guide to Wall Decoration

The Reinforcement Worker

**’s Postpartum Care

***

??

Cassia was completely bewildered.

What was Siloque planning to do?

Clutching these books, Siloque went to the counter to pay.

After buying the books, he left with Gewina.

A moment after they walked out, Hill followed.

Cassia left the bookstore immediately after.

She and Hill always maintained a distance of three or four meters, not staying too close to avoid looking too conspicuous.

“Ugh, there are so many people.”

In the crowd, Cassia found it a bit difficult to move forward.

Siloque and Gewina entered the elevator.

We’re going to lose them.

When Cassia and Hill arrived, they found the elevator doors already closed.

Hill issued an order:

“Tiya, give Hill your Mobile Phone number.”

“You take the stairs.”

“Hill will stay here to determine which floor they go to.”

“Okay!”

After reciting a string of numbers to Hill, Cassia immediately jumped onto the escalator and ran up, even though it was crowded.

Magic activated.

Using the Talent [Friction] to reduce resistance, a layer of deep blue covered the protruding parts of her body.

She quickly minimized collisions with others, “sliding” past everyone, moving up the floors faster than the elevator.

A moment later, Hill sent the first message.

The target’s elevator stopped at the Fourth Floor.

Cassia moved quickly again.

Found them!

After confirming the figures of Siloque and Gewina, she contacted Hill to inform her of the location—the wide safety passage platform on the Fourth Floor, connecting to the restrooms.

Fortunately, it wasn’t the Fifth Floor or sixth floor, or confirming it would have been exhausting.

Cassia followed, and Hill soon came up from the escalator.

The two reunited at the safety passage.

The targets disappeared around a corner, and the two unknowingly reached the end of a corridor where a floor dryer was working hard.

“Where did they go… Ah.”

Just as Cassia turned to search, her gaze drifted past the door of the women’s restroom.

Ten meters away on the smooth floor stood Siloque.

With his flowing ponytail and black long-sleeved jacket, he made eye contact with her.

He was walking toward her.

Wait a minute!

Cassia lowered her head and pulled the brim of her hat down to cover her eyes.

She wanted to find an exit, only to realize there was no way out.

A moment later, the legs of casual trousers and a pair of black sneakers entered her vision.

“Yo, good Afternoon.”

Even without looking, Cassia could guess Siloque’s casual and playful expression from his voice.

Combined with the fact that there was currently no escape…

Did you set me up? Siloque?

At this moment, Cassia was more concerned about something else—this was near the entrance of the women’s restroom.

This was the first time Siloque was having contact with her original appearance.

This is terrible!

I thought we could meet in a more romantic place.

A street in an ancient town, a lawn covered in sycamore trees, a beach at sunset, a banquet hall, a Classroom after School, or even the Health Room would be fine!

Why did it have to be at the entrance of the women’s restroom!

Even though the cleaning lady swept it very clean and the air smelled like disinfectant, I still didn’t want to meet in a place like this!

What should I say?

Good day?

Have you eaten?

“Ah… ee… it’s not…”

Cassia stammered words that didn’t form sentences.

Her mind was a jumbled mess.

If this were a manga, Cassia would be so flustered that chaotic circles would be spinning in her eyes.

Perhaps seeing that the other party hadn’t replied for a long time, Siloque spoke indifferently:

“Are you Hill’s Friend?”

“I… I guess?”

(Her voice was very high-pitched)

What a boring question.

“Why is that a question…”

“Your voice is trembling quite a bit.”

“Never mind.”

“I know Hill wants to protect my safety.”

“What I want to say is that you don’t need to go along with her antics.”

“Please tell her for me that she doesn’t need to follow me.”

Tell her?

What was Siloque saying?

Isn’t Hill right beside me?

Cassia calmed down and suddenly looked up—

???

She was still pulling her hat down, checking her surroundings.

Aside from the women coming and going from the restroom, Hill was nowhere to be seen.