Capítulo 9: CHAPTER 8: TWO EVENTS
CRYSTALLE'S POV
a week later..
It's been a week since we moved into this academy, but even now, they are being far too cautious and meticulous, so I haven't found any information that is helpful concerning the black butterfly or its circumstances. As the days go by, I gradually come to understand the rules of the P.N. Academy and the important people who attend it. Of course, one of these people was probably the academy's journalism club, known as the "lonely panther." Although to students, these organizations are neutral, they are not. Actually, they were covertly attempting to gain access to the student council.
and the student council was completely aware of that! in other words, the lonely panther journalism club is just next to the academy's student council, they have an enough authority and power to par the student council and stand against them.
Regarding the ten seats known as the supreme 10, these two organizations have a history of engaging in political conflict. The ultimate 10 are significant academy figures whose identities are unknown. Mr. President claims that while some of them pretend to be in the lowest level, others are actually teachers or staff members.
However, the fact that they are unknown simply indicates that they are dangerous and challenging to defeat. Of course, it wouldn't surprise me if Damion was a member of the Supreme 10 and had a higher rank; he is either rank 2 or rank 3. I have a suspicion that it was keir, which is why damion isn't the rank 1, given the strength he demonstrated the previous time, it is already clear that he is more powerful than Damion; but, in political battles, Damion is superior to him, therefore in the end, Keir loses.
No matter how powerful he is, he still lacks something crucial, which is a connection, and I can utilize that weakness to win him over to my side. Devian was his older brother; naturally, that would be what they would most likely share in common, which was their desire for power.
even if keir is an archangel, it won't change the fact that, he still have a greed hidden in his heart, there's no such a 'saint' in this world after all.
"Elyze..? are you listening?"
When Damion's voice interrupts my thoughts, I look up at him and realize that we were still in the middle of our meeting. We were discussing the upcoming events that will take place this month in the library; normally, the student council would be in charge of these, but since some of them were also preoccupied with other events, Damion decided to enlist our assistance, and we agreed.
I just give her an awkward smile and said, "sorry, can you repeat it again?"
then I heard keir laugh at me before put his hand in my back, if not only we were Infront of the others, I would have kick or punch him for touching me without my permission but since that's not the case and I have to endure him for my disguise as my soon-to-be-brother-in-law, I have no choice but to smile forcibly on him.
"seriously, what were you thinking right now elyze?~ this is not the right time to fantasized my brother having a se—MMPPFF!" devian didn't let him finished talking instead he just put some bread on keir's mouth as his lips just twitched in irritation towards him.
'that foul mouth bastard..'
then after that, devian just give damion a smile as if nothing happened, "just don't mind him."
Damion had just finished adjusting the bridge of his glasses when he began to explain everything to us, "As I was saying, there will be at least two events that will happen this month, the first one is the Welcoming party for novices who transferred a few months ago and last week.
Since the academy usually holds events like this once a year, it's a great chance for newcomers to meet people and form connections. Additionally, since this welcoming party is open to all of the P.N academy's underground affiliate organizations, if a high-ranking group caught your eye, they might sponsor you and provide support.
For instance, if you require an organization's assistance with something, you can get in touch with them. If there is something you need from the outside, you can ask your sponsor to give it to you. However, this merely indicates that once you've made a link with them, your movements are constrained. You must get in touch with them before doing anything, and you must follow their instructions if they ask you to do something for them."
We only nodded after hearing Damion's explanation. It can be explained more simply by comparing it to the entertainment industry, where the corporation is the organization and the students they scouted are the performers and actresses.
nevertheless, that doesn't matter to me, I have no plans to be affiliated with them from the start.
"and then, the second event is.. students council elections." and those words resonants on my ears, so I immediately glance at damion but I gasps as soon as I notice that it wasn't just me who caught his attention, but all of us.
Even Jotaro, who was seated at the end of the lengthy table, put down the book he was reading. However, Damion just spoke nonchalantly about it in front of us, as if he didn't give a damn. I'm not sure if I'll laugh, but I can say this one thing.
Not just me, either. However, everyone in class zero aspires to be in his position.
'this would be interesting..'
"A new election for the student council president will soon start because there are only one election every four years, and since it has been four years since the last elected student, who was me, held the position, there will be another election soon.
Of course, anyone can run in election, regardless of class, as long as they can follow the academy's rules and have the ability to influence the students to do so. The dean of the school won't care what kind of power you plan to demonstrate to the students—violence or peace—the higher-ups won't care."
Another calm descends upon the entire library as everyone contemplates speaking or remaining silent. Suddenly, Devian breaks the stillness with an egotistical manner.
Once more, the air became heavier as Devian asked, "Then.. If I were to run in election, can I execute any type of strategy that I want?" But this time, Devian was the center of attention but he seemed to care nothing about the pressure at all.
'he's really a bastard..'
damion only nudges his spectacles once more as a sneer forms on his lips "Of course, it is evident that violence and deception cannot be avoided if you have ever experienced or witnessed a political conflict amongst politicians.
Since power is at stake, people like us will undoubtedly use any means necessary to advance their position, including trickery, violence, intimidation of opponents, buying of votes, and other types of betrayal. After all, human nature has always been driven by greed."
What Damion said was accurate; it's not as though all politicians are saints without flaws; instead, people are a bunch of miserable wretches who will do anything for the sake of power. Human greed knows no bounds.
Naturally, that also applies to me.
'but.. 'saying humans like us' and it's Infront of him, devian will surely feel insulted. pfft.'
when keir heard devian's question, he give him a scowling look and asked, "why? are you planning to run as president, brother?"
devian just laugh at his brother as he leaned his hands on the table and then glance at damion while giving him a smirk as though he's taunting him..
'he's indeed a trash. sigh.'
"Not at all, I'm only interested in how politics function, and moreover.. that's too problematic, I'm a lazy guy after all, and I don't like working much less speaking or disputing in front of people who will die quickly.
Moreover, if I were to establish my own kingdom here, I would only spare the robust and get rid of the helpless. What's the sense of having a young army that readily surrenders when they believe they are no match for the enemy? It's as if you wasted your money equipping them with a formidable sword and platinum armor that they were meant to use to defend their king's domain, but in the end, the army betrayed their king, gave up, and formed an alliance with the enemy because they saw him to be powerful.
.. You must be aware of how the human mind functions. The weak will seek out a person who is stronger than them and use him to further their development. Once the weak become strong, however, an arrogance will develop. Once this occurs, the weaker people will trample on those who are weaker than them.
The term "revenge" will then enter the cycle as a result of that person's resentment against the strong person, which will cause the weak to keep working to become strong by gradually sowing hatred toward the person who stomped him underfoot like an insect.
The cycle will keep on until the weak person who grew powerful slowly loses its sanity and reason without him knowing, at which point all he can think about is getting revenge, revenge, and more revenge. It resembles a person who unknowingly transformed into a monster and retained nothing but his bloodlust.. do you get what I mean?"
Following his explanation, Devian grinned at Damion, who was maintaining his poker face. Damion was unaffected by Devian's provocation at all; unlike Chauncey and Rheyne, who were sitting in front of him and were on the verge of exploding due to Devian's trashy demeanor and his "unique" perspective on humans.
'well.. I felt pissed at his words as well, but I couldn't disagree with him at all.. because he has
a point!'
damion smirk to him once more, " you sounded like not a human.. you're a funny one aren't you..?"
"pfft, if that's what you want to say, rather.. aren't you should more careful to the other supreme 10? they will surely use the student council election to steal your position as the president, you see.. I'm quite worried."
there's another hint of sarcasm on his words, so I just shook my head, this guy really doesn't care anything tsk.
"doesn't matter, I know every one of them."
"hoh.. as expected to the president."
The tension between them suddenly changed to a dark one, as if they were fighting to each other in their minds. Devian was smirking while Damion was just nudging the bridge of his glasses. The others could feel the pressure building between the two of them and couldn't help but smile awkwardly. It wasn't until the bell rang to signal the start of the next subject that I finally sighed.
'I thought there will be a fight here.. I've been save by the bell.'
as I was about to leave, I heard a monotone voice calls my name, "elyze.. there's something I want to ask."
When Damion called me, I couldn't help but grimace, but I ultimately made the decision to stay. Chauncey and the others chose to leave first, and I then cast another glance at Damion, who was clutching papers and books.
so I just smile plainly, "what is something that you want to ask from me?"
Damion gives me a quick glance before revealing a folder to me. I look through parts of it that contains various activities and details of some notable people and organizations that were invited as guests to the upcoming welcome celebration, which will take place in a week.
'Olympus Organization'
'red blossom clan'
'Midnight sun'
'stealer of fate'
.
..
....
this.. to think a welcoming party like this would be so important that even a high-end organization and secret societies would be invited, just take a look example of olympus Organization and red blossom clan, those two are one of the top 10 powerful organization in underworld!
"The student council is currently extremely busy and understaffed because, as you can see, the headmistress invited a variety of high-ranking organizations to the upcoming party. Some of them are preparing for the upcoming student council election that will take place after the welcoming party, while others are preparing the latter.
We also need to make the banquet appear grandiose and luxurious because the welcoming party will be made up entirely of important people. What can you say about this? Do you have any suggestions?"
He allowed me to stay since he wanted to hear my idea, so I take another glance at the files while maintaining my chin support. Not that I'd mind, but I can also make the most of this to get closer to Damion.
'still.. a banquet huh? he should ask devian instead of me..'
Prior to speaking, I sigh quietly: "If you want a great and extravagant celebration, I think it would be better if the theme is rose-gold, and the chairs and tables need to appear sumptuous as well. We can also utilize the academy's gymnasium as a banquet hall.
Since this is a high-end celebration, I advise including French and Italian food on the buffet table, along with upscale champagne or wine, as well as dishes like Boeuf Bourguignon, Steak Tartare, Soupe à L'Oignon, Blanquette de Veau, Pissaladière, Bouillabaisse, and others.
Considering the circumstances of our day, even though no nobility are alive now, we cannot possibly forget the traditions of our nation. We need elegance, dignity, kindness, and aristocracy in order to preserve the reputation of the academy."
Damion is staring at me in my peripheral vision, and I can't help but wonder if he is just paying attention to what I have to say or if there is another meaning hidden there. For god's sake, I feel like someone is watching me.
In the end, I stop talking before smile at him forcibly and ask him, "I-is there something wrong with my ideas? you can just tell me."
Then he gave me a tiny smile and said, "I'm sorry, it seems like you don't enjoy getting gazed at by some people. I'm just surprised as to how involved you are in this events; I thought you wouldn't even care in the slightest." Shortly after, his face returned to being expressionless.
I replied with a nice smile on my lips, starring at the files and reading inside of them, "no.. no, I'm just giving my opinions, because this is a welcoming party I'm thinking of providing some support to Mr. President."
not until my eyes widened and couldn't help but to hold my laugh when I notice the last part of the paper where the name of VIP guests who was invited in welcoming party written.
'List of VIP guests'
.
..
...
Phantom's Knight Organization'
Isn't it this interesting..?
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THIRD PERSON POV
Damion couldn't help but feel amazed at Crystalle when he saw her smiling pleasantly and focusing on the papers she was holding. He couldn't help but smile bitterly and massage his temples because, for some reason, he felt his heart pound as though he had been enchanted by Crystalle's beauty.
'This is not good. how infuriates.'
While this was happening, Crystalle's expression changed as she read the name of her organization as a VIP guest. She tried to contain her laugh by slightly squeezing the folders, and when she became more composed, she cast a glance at Damion.
"this organization.."
damion scowled at her before approach crystalle, there she saw her pointing the name of 'phantom's knight' as damion's face turns into seriousness.
"You must be shocked to find the name of the most well-known underworld group on the guest list for the welcome party. It was the headmistress who extended the invitations, and even though she wasn't expecting the leader of the Phantom Knight to attend, she was still listed.
The phantom's knight is renowned for its members' machiavellian personalities, which are meticulous and cunning. In particular, the group's leader rarely ventures into the underworld or makes an appearance in front of the public because doing so would inevitably result in war; however, even if she doesn't appear, at least some of her followers will.
".. well, everyone knows how dangerous the phantom's knight is, just by seeing them in personal even tho they are wearing a mask makes you feel an intimidating and eerie presence surrounding on them.
but, the welcoming party is opened for everyone who was part of underworld societies, be it an ally or foe, it doesn't matter."
'thank you for your compliment..' crystalle lampooned inwardly and just smile to damion again and close the folders.
"The Phantom's Knight made their debut six years ago, dominating the entire underworld and snatching a few small territories. As the years passed, those territories grew large until they invaded the underworld city next, making a name for themselves. At this point, they are known as the infamous "Devils of the Underworld," and many other organizations and different societies fear them due to their heartless persona."
crystalle tried to make her expression afraid and anxious, she clench her fist as she glance secretly to watch his expression but you won't see any changes in his reaction as though he's a robot.
not long after, damion let out another smile to her, "nevertheless, the ideas that you suggest earlier, it's truly fantastic. why don't you run as the secretary of student council this election? not only you will receive an authority but even one of the seat of supreme 10 as well, there are tons of benefits you will get once you become part of the student council, you can also access different kinds of information and have a chance to meet the higher-ups of the academy."
"I'm planning to run as the president this year again, so I can help you out, what do you say?"
Crystalle is prevented from picking up the remaining folders on the table because she didn't anticipate that Damion would offer her the position of secretary. For the other students, this is a fantastic opportunity because not only would you gain authority, but you would also earn a spot among the supreme 10 if you were to be chosen.
Given that Damion will support him and that he is the most powerful student in the entire academy, Crystalle is a little tempted because of this.
nevertheless.. She can't allow that to happen by accepting his assistance since then he will also count as one of Damion's supporters. She must take charge of her own destiny and control Damion; otherwise, she will be led astray.
"your offer is indeed tempting, if you're the one who's backing at me, it will surely my win however.. I have to decline your invitation."
"..oh?"
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