Chapter 15: Morning walk to School.
Morning walk to School
Ren sighed, rubbing his temples. "You are really unbelievable…"
Ruby laughed lightly, and said "Let's go school otherwise we late."
He hesitater for a moment but nodded, falling in step with her. The warmth of her presence made him feel oddly comforted, even if her casual attitude toward everything kept him on edge.
They had only taken a couple of steps when Ren froze. A sweet, familiar voice called out to him from behind.
"Ren- Kun!"
Both he and Ruby tuned to see a girl standing a few meters away. She long browns hair and big and bright brown eyes. Her school uniform was immaculate nd her pression – while polite – carried an air of unease.
"Isumi?" Ren mummed, feeling a pit from in his stomach.
Isumi walked toward them slowly, her gaze flickering between Ren and the crimson – haired beauty at his side. There was a moment of silence as she took in the scene before her.
Ren shifted nervously, scratching the back of his neck. "Why now of all time?" he said in his mind.
"Good- Morning, Ren- Kun," Isumi said with a smile. Her tone was friendly, but her eyes were sharp, particularly as they lingered on Ruby.
"Good- morning, Isumi," Ren replied, while making his composure calm.
"Good- Morning, Ruby- senpai," Isumi greeted Ruby politely, and bowing slightly. And introducing herself "I'm Isumi, I'm in same class as Ren- kin," she explained, her voice is calm but tinged with suspicion. Her eyes flicker back to Ren. "I didn't know Ruby- senpai lived nearby."
Ruby returned the greeting with warm smile, unfazed by Isumi's scrunty. "Good- Morning, Isumi." And "I don't live nearby," Ruby said with a playful grin. "I just stayed over at Ren's place last night."
The words hit Isumi like a freight train. She felt the world around her freeze as her smile flatter, her eyes become big by shock.
"You…. You stay over his house?" Isumi repeated, her tone is light but strained, as if she was trying to process the statement. Her smile returned, and she try to regain her composure.
Ren when look on Isumi eyes, he felt like he is interrogated by her gaze!
"Y- Yeah, well… it's not what is sounds like!" he stammered, his hands waving in front of him defensively. "I mean, it's complicated, but –"
"I see," Isumi cut him off, her voice sharp yet polite. Her gaze bore into him, and he regretted everything that had led to this moment.
"Ren- Kun and I are recently become friend and now we are good friends," Ruby said smoothly, stepping forward and placing a hand on Ren's arm. "I hope there's no misunderstanding."
Isumi's smile tightened. "Of course. Good- Friends. That make sense."
Ren opened his mouth to say something, anything, to diffuse the tension, but no words came out. Instead, he blurted, "We should get going, or we'll be late!"
Without waiting for a response, he started walking, hoping the others would follow. To his dismay, Ruby and Isumi fell in the steps beside him, forming an awkward trio.
The walked to school felt an eternity for Ren. Every step was weighed down by the presence of two beautiful girl on his both side Ruby and Isumi, through neither of them said much. Instead, their presence alone seemed to draw every eye on the street toward them – more specifically, toward him.
Whispers followed them as they passed other students heading to school. Ren could hear fragment of conversations:
"Is that Ren from class 2- A? With her?"
"Ruby Crimson- senpai and another girl…. Isumi Hyoudou from class 2- A…"
"He walked side by side with school's 2 most beautiful girl… what a lucky bastard…"
When Ren heard this conversation, he wanted to disappear into the ground. The attention was suffocating, and he couldn't help but feel like a circus joker act on display.
When they finally reached the gate, Ren let out breadth of relief, but his reprieve was short- lived. Standing near the entrance were two familiar figures: Sofia Naida and the student council president, and her vice – president, Talia Moonblade.
Sofia's sharp gaze met Ruby as the trio approached the school gate, and for a moment, the two idols of school looked each other eyes. there was unspoken understanding between them, a silent acknowledgement of their positions.
"Good- Morning Ruby "Sofia greeted cooly, adjusting her glasses.
"Good- morning, Sofia," Ruby replied with a smile that was warm but carried an edge.
Talia Moonblade nodded politely to Ren and Isumi, her expression is neutral but curious. Ren felt like he was being analysed under a microscope.
"Ruby, it's rare to see you walking with someone to school," Sofia remarked, her tone light but probing.
"Both are my new friends," and "Don't put your nose in my matter again." Ruby said cryptically, her blue eyes gleaming.
Sofia's eyes flicked to Ren briefly before returning to Ruby. "I see. Well, enjoy your days."
"Thank you. I intend to enjoy my day also." Rais said, leading Ren and Isumi past the gate.
As the trio walked into the school ground. Sofia turned toward Talia.
"She already makes a move to take that boy." Sone muttered; her tone thoughtful.
Talia Moonblade adjusted her glasses. "President, I think, we still have any chance to invite him to our side. But first we need to speak that boy."
Sofia didn't respond immediately, her gaze lingering on the spot where Ren had stood. After a moment, she nodded. "Invite him to the student council room later. We'll see, we have any chance to pull him on our side."
"Ok, President," Talia replied.
As Talia walking away, Sofia murmured under her breadth, "Mysteries always lead to treasure and That boy…. there's something very mysterious about him."
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Ren, Isumi and Ruby trio stand on cross the path between the second class and third- class buildings, the morning sun casting long shadow on the paved school grounds. There was thick with anticipation, and Ren's heart beat faster, though he wasn't entirely sure why. Maybe it was because of student gaze on him who passing him and his group.
When he lost in thinking, Ruby walked little close to him, her crimson hair flowing in the breeze, and her presence felt even more commanding. Her stride was confident and she exclude an aura of power that Ren couldn't help but notice.
"Ren," Ruby said Softley, her voice almost teasing, "After school, come to the Crimson Research club house and bring your little friend also."
Ren blinked, but composed himself and calmly nodded but Isumi start to think why she want to come with Ren in club house?
But before she asked her "Why?" Ruby continues, her smile still lingered on her face. "Don't forget, Ren. After school, I send someone to escort you and her to clubhouse." "Got it," Ren replied, doing his best to sound calm.
Ruby smiled at him one last time before turning and walking away. Her steps were elegant and confident, and a brief moment, Ren couldn't help but stare her back. There was something magnetic about her, a force tugged at him in ways he couldn't fully understand.
Once Ruby was out of sight, Ren turned toward to Isumi, who standing still with confused expression on her face. She seemed to processing what had just happened. Ren scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "Let's go, Isumi."
Isumi didn't respond immediately. She simply stared at the spot where Ruby had just stood. After a moment, she exhaled deeply, shaking her head. "I don't know what's going on, Ren- Kun. But I'll go along with it."
Ren gave her a half- hearted smile. "Thanks, Isumi."
As they entered the classroom, the atmosphere didn't get any easier for him. Ren could feel the many jealous gaze of boys on him. He was no longer just a quite boy from class – now, he was the now who walking with school idol, Ruby Crimson that every boy of school has crush.
But Ren react like he is unfazed by their gaze. He slid to his usual seat, trying to calm his racing thought. He could hear the bustle of the classroom around him as student gathers and took his seats, but all Ren could focus on voice in his mind.
[Good morning, Host. How's your morning, host?]
Ren almost jumped out of his seat by this teasing question of system—its mechanical tone now carrying a strange hint of ease.
Ren grimaced and to keep his voice low as he muttered, "So, you are enjoying this huh?"
[….] system didn't respond of his question.
After brief pause. [Host, now you trigger other main mission. Please look on mission.]
Ren looked surprised, his heart skipping a beat. The last time he had revived a mission, it had been both unexpected and perilous. Was this going to be the same?
"Misson?" Ren muttered under his breath; his pulse quickened. "What is my new main mission?"
The system, semi- transparent blue screen pop in his mind with words:
[Main Misson: seduce Sofia Naida, the current student council president of your school.
Reward: Ancient and lost war strategic knowledges.
Failure: erase from the existence.
Time: 25 days.]
Ren's heart slammed against his ribcage as the word processed. "What?" Ren stomach dropped, and his mind went into overdrive. The system words echoed in his mind, repeating the grim consequence. the punishment for failure seemed too severe, so absolute. He tried to force himself to breadth, but the words wouldn't leave his thought.
"Sofia Naida?" Ren mumbled under his breath, his eyes darting around the classroom. He had no idea what to think of this new mission. Why her? What made her the target?
The system answered his unspoken thought {I am just a program, host. Hitting a certain criteria trigger mission. This mission is now activated because of your action.}
Ren clenched his fists under the desk, feeling the weight of the system's explanation. "So, this is just that way it works… no choice."
After he sigh "Ok fine, I get it."
Still, there was one thing on his mind. "What about my mission with Ruby?" he asked
[your mission to seduce Ruby Crimson, has 23 days left only.]
Ren felt his breadth hitch in his throat. this was time he had the timer for his mission with Ruby. 23 days… he had no idea it would play out, but he couldn't afford to fail.
Taking a deep breath, Ren brought up his status screen. He needed to see his progress, his stats and what kind of power he was dealing with. The new screen that appeared in his mind only added to his confusion and curiosity.
[ {Supreme seducer emperor system.}
Name: Ren Hinokami
Age: 17
Race: Human/ half-devil/????
Bloodline purity: human blood: 100%
: devil blood: 10%
Strength:7 /10
Agility: 7 /10
Intelligence: 8/10
Power level: 1000 [Super- Human Strength]
Charm: 9/10
System point: 3
Skills: Basic Devil Race skill: [ 1. Demonic Aura Manipulation {Passive}: Allows the host to naturally exude a demonic presence that influences others
shadow manipulation {Active}: Grants control over shadows for defensive and offensive purposes. devil's allure {Passive}: Enhances the host's charm and persuasion, especially over females.]
Ancient Longinus sacred gear: Eclipse Eternus {Partial Activate} ]
{Main Mission: Seduce The crimson heiress {Ruby Crimson} to be your first empress.
Time- Frame: 23 days.
Rewards: Demonic Magic.
: Eyes OF Truth
: upgrade system to level 1
Failure punishment: erase your soul from your existence.}
{Main Misson: seduce Sofia Naida, the current student council president of your school.
Reward: Ancient and lost war strategic knowledges.
Failure: erase your soul from your existence
Time: 25 days.}
After reading his information he sighed, only then he realised class is already start and teacher already start his lectures. He shakes his head and start focus on class.
Unknown to Destiney, who held more for him…
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