Chapter 43
Chapter 43: I’ll Come Find You
Saint Andrews, Student Council Office.
Linda had a headache.
Things were developing too quickly.
In just one day, Feilin had both Violetti and Bernice throwing themselves at him.
The competition between the established school beauty and the new school beauty was actually unfolding around Feilin.
This morning when Adelina told her about selecting Feilin as a volunteer for Lanster Academy, Linda really didn’t know what to do.
Because now everyone was saying that Feilin wasn’t just a simple succubus—he was an evil god who could use hypnosis.
If Feilin hypnotized and enchanted Adelina, then she would be committing a great sin.
“Lady Linda, what are you thinking about?”
Feilin waved his hand. He’d been standing here for almost five minutes.
This student council president had called him to the office but hadn’t said anything.
“Sorry, Feilin. I was thinking about some things.”
Linda pretended to cough twice and placed the volunteer documents on the desk.
“You know that Saint Andrews Academy and Lanster Academy will jointly host the school festival, right? This is the first time the two schools are doing something like this, so they’ll be sending volunteers to each other’s schools.”
Feilin raised an eyebrow. This kind of gathering that nobles usually attended didn’t seem to have much to do with him.
Linda gestured for the other members in the office to leave.
“Adelina specifically asked me to look after you this morning. You now have the opportunity to become Adelina’s exclusive volunteer assistant.”
Linda placed her pen on the desk and tapped it.
“Just sign here and you’re all set.”
But Feilin didn’t react.
“Hmm? What’s wrong? Is there still some problem?”
Linda looked at Feilin’s expression with some fear. She thought Feilin was about to use hypnotic evil magic on her.
“May I ask the reason?”
“Of course it’s because your father looked after Adelina before, and now she wants to help you too. You don’t think Adelina has feelings for you too, do you?”
Is that all there is to it?
“After participating in volunteer activities, you’ll not only receive a daily allowance of 1,500 crowns, but you’ll also get ten extra points added to your entrance exam for the capital after the activities end.”
“Ten points added to the entrance exam?” Feilin was somewhat surprised. Could such simple volunteer activities also add points?
“Yes, since it’s just the two of us in this room, I’ll be direct. This is Adelina’s privilege. She’ll apply for an extra quota for you, and it won’t be unfair to others.”
Adelina had told Linda not to mention this to Feilin, but Linda wasn’t that kind of person.
If you’re being good to someone, you should let them know you’re being good to them.
“I’m sorry, but I must decline.”
“If there’s no problem, just sign here… What did you say?”
Linda, who had finally caught on, was very surprised, her voice rising considerably.
Not only would he have the opportunity to spend time with Adelina, who ranked first in Lanster Academy students’ hearts as the most perfect romantic partner, but he also had benefits that had reached the limit of what was allowed—and Feilin was still refusing.
“Recently I want to focus on preparing for exams. I’m ashamed to say that I’m not just ten points away from the capital academy’s entrance exam.”
Feilin had just looked at the contract’s contents. If he really signed it, he would spend most of his time by Adelina’s side.
This wasn’t as simple as accompanying Violetti for a meal.
And Violetti wasn’t his client now either, so he didn’t have to worry about spending time with her affecting any contract.
But Adelina was different—she was his current client.
If he had to act in front of Adelina every day, that would be very tiring. Feilin didn’t think he could keep it up.
But if he didn’t act in front of Adelina, then she would see two completely different Feilins in normal life and during service hours.
This sense of disconnection would also affect the quality of the contract’s service.
So Feilin wouldn’t agree, even though the conditions were really generous.
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll leave first. Please help me tell Lady Adelina that I’m very grateful for everything she’s done for me.”
“Ah? Oh, okay… okay.”
Linda hadn’t expected Feilin to leave without looking back.
He actually refused… Could there be some conflict between the two of them?
But that’s fine too. She was still worried that Adelina would also be hypnotized by Feilin.
“Adelina, good afternoon. I have something to tell you. Uh, Feilin refused the volunteer proposal.”
Hearing the voice coming from the communication seal, Adelina, who was currently overwhelmed with work in Lanster Academy’s student council office, showed a flash of surprise in her eyes.
“Wait, Linda. Give me a moment.”
Adelina left the student council office and came to an empty corridor.
“He doesn’t want to?”
“Yes, he said he wants to focus on studying and preparing to enter the capital academy. I even told him about all the benefits you applied for him, but he still wouldn’t agree.”
“Linda! Didn’t I tell you not to say that?”
“Hehe, sorry. I just wanted him to remember how good you’ve been to him. I don’t want you to give silently.”
Adelina fell silent.
She didn’t know why Feilin would refuse.
She had even changed into her most beautiful outfit before leaving this morning and had her hair done.
Her rose-tea colored long hair was carefully styled into elegant waves, and she had even sprayed her favorite perfume on the ends.
She had clearly fantasized about Feilin appearing in this office she was so familiar with.
He would make tea for her, listen to her complaints, and even squat beside her in the office to talk badly about Violetti.
But he wasn’t coming.
Why?
Adelina gripped the communication seal tightly. She really couldn’t understand.
Feilin clearly loves me so much—why wouldn’t he come when I give him a chance to spend time with me?
“Didn’t Feilin say anything else?”
“Oh right, he said he’s very grateful for everything you’ve done for him.”
Hearing this, Adelina suddenly realized.
She could almost see herself in Linda’s office, watching Feilin’s regretful expression as he wanted to get close to her but had to refuse due to his inferiority about his background.
That’s right—how could she make such a mistake?
Feilin did like her, but he would also feel inferior because of the huge gap in their family backgrounds.
The Claude family wasn’t some minor nobility—they were imperial honored nobles who controlled the Western Vexius Empire’s military industry.
The more he loved her, the more he could feel the pain.
He was afraid of appearing in her life, afraid of interacting with people around her, and afraid of embarrassing her.
“This idiot, I clearly don’t care about any of that…”
Adelina said quietly.
But she really had been thoughtless. Feilin used the contract as an excuse to dare express his love to her during service hours. Her actions were like exposing his humble love to the sunlight.
“Linda, I happen to be going to your school today, so I’ll talk to him myself.”
What a fool—why would you think yourself so unworthy?
Adelina looked at Feilin’s name in the communication seal and thought silently.