A few nearby students seemed drawn by Ayesha’s involuntary cry from earlier, their curious gazes drifting toward them. Eros’s eyes narrowed as he shot them a cold look. Instantly, the students flinched like startled rabbits, quickly turning their heads back and burying them in their books, not daring to look again.
The "great villain" Eros curled his lips into a smirk and leaned into the "white rabbit" Ayesha’s ear, whispering: "Good brother! You wouldn't want our business to be seen by the whole class, would you?"
Ayesha’s petite frame trembled even more violently. Her face was flushed as she stuttered out two words: "N-no... please don't."
"Good girl~" Seeing the girl’s translucent, pink earlobe, Eros took it into his mouth in one bite.
Wait, when she said "no," she clearly meant for him to stop his perverted behavior, not to take it a step further! The girl’s emerald eyes, shimmering like gemstones, were now brimming with tears of pure embarrassment.
Feeling he had teased her enough, Eros finally let go of the trembling Ayesha. For the rest of the lecture, Eros’s familiar "little gestures" made the girl think of her mother countless times in her prayers.
It wasn't until that agonizingly long class ended and Eros was dragged off by Undine to play poker that Ayesha finally let out a long breath. It’s finally over. To avoid Eros returning, she hurried out of the classroom to find a hiding spot, planning to return only when the next class started. If she couldn't win, she could at least hide.
When Eros returned to his seat for the second period, he was surprised to find an envelope tucked halfway under his textbook. He turned to the huddled Ayesha and pointed at the sudden arrival. "Do you know who left this?"
Ayesha shook her head like a rattle, looking timid. "I... I wasn't... in the classroom... either."
Eros picked up the elegantly crafted envelope. Immediately, a wave of subtle fragrance hit his nose. With one sniff, he knew this perfume was of high quality. Seeing the petals of a Hebraic Daisy stuck to the seal, his curiosity deepened. Without further delay, he pulled out the letter.
The content was brief, essentially inviting him to a private, student-organized gathering within the academy this weekend. Eros rubbed his chin thoughtfully. Could this be some noble lady craving my body, inviting me to a... cough... 'party'?
Heh, how exciting. The nobles of Indiles really do play 'fast and loose.' I definitely came to the right place. Unfortunately, he had to return to Indiles this weekend. Calculating the time, Estelle should be returning from her family soon.
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As he was lost in thought, Ayesha’s large eyes darted around. She subtly shifted her body, trying to sneak a peek at the letter’s contents. Eros caught her immediately and chuckled, "No peeking for you."
The girl was annoyed, but she maintained her timid persona, waving her hands frantically. "I... I didn't."
"Do you want to see it?" Eros’s smile was eerie, his tone tempting. Ayesha almost nodded instinctively, but she caught herself just in time. "N-no need!"
Eros snorted, tucked the letter into his pocket, and dropped the subject.
At lunch, Eros pulled the letter out and placed it on the table, showing off to Undine. "Look how popular I am with the noble ladies~"
Undine froze for a second. Seeing the letter, alarm bells rang in her head. Is this a love letter to this 'dog-thing' from some noble daughter?
Joanie, sitting next to Undine, was also stunned. But as she recognized the style of the stationery, her expression turned... rather strange. Undine noticed her best friend's odd look and turned to her, gritting her teeth. "Joanie, do you know who sent this?"
Joanie shook her head, her face still looking very peculiar. "I don't know the person, but I know the letter."
Undine was puzzled, Eros was curious, and even Ayesha, who was being fed nearby, perked up her ears. Seeing everyone’s eyes on her, Joanie shot a strange look at Eros. After a while, she phrased her words carefully:
"This letter comes from a secret party in the academy called the 'Daisy Society.' They are known for sticking a Hebraic Daisy petal on the seal of every invitation. And in this party..." Joanie paused, looking ashamed to even speak of it.
After a moment, her face turned pink as she whispered, "In this party... there are men with... 'unusual' tastes. They send these letters when inviting others to join."
Wait! Let me process this... Eros rubbed his forehead. Men with unusual tastes???
Daisy... Daisy... Holy crap! Gays!!!
He had been targeted by a group of gay men. Eros’s face turned green.
Undine froze, then her face turned bright red as she realized what Joanie meant. Suddenly, she couldn't hold it back anymore, laughing uncontrollably and losing all her ladylike composure.
Joanie looked at Eros with deep concern. I haven't even started correcting his orientation yet; I can't let him fall deeper into depravity.
Ayesha buried her face in her food. Only one thought echoed in her small head: This guy... he really IS gay!!! Otherwise, why would the Daisy Society invite him? At the thought of the name, Ayesha’s face filled with pure disgust.
In Eros’s mind, Barbara was laughing so hard she was doubled over, her crisp voice echoing in his ears.
How unlucky! How incredibly cursed!
Eros’s lip twitched. He snatched the letter and shredded it into pieces with his fingers. Still unsatisfied, he snapped his fingers, and a flicker of emerald flame erupted, incinerating the scraps into ash.
Seeing this, Joanie breathed a small sigh of relief. It seemed Eros’s orientation wasn't too far gone; she could definitely fix him.
For the rest of the afternoon, Eros remained uncharacteristically silent. Ayesha felt a small sense of relief, but also a strange sense of loss. She shook her head, clearing the chaotic thoughts, and focused on the lecture. The knowledge taught in the academy was vital for her; the more she learned, the better her chances of surviving the dark side of this world.
