บท 358: Debt Collector

The Vice Headmaster, convinced that interrupting now would enhance his standing among the council members, was further incensed by the current Headmaster's apparent gullibility in being easily deceived by a child, Asher Eli.

Just as he was about to intervene, a gentle voice interrupted him.

"OH! Hello," came the voice from behind. Turning around, he saw a crimson red-haired beauty looking at him with a calm demeanor.

"W-What are you doing here, Scarlett?" the Vice Headmaster asked with a frown.

"Well, my little brother is clearly upset for some reason, so as a dutiful big sister... and devoted wife, I should help him, right?" Scarlett said calmly, as she idly rubbed the ring on her finger.

"What are you babbling about--" Before he could finish his sentence, something struck his neck, and he collapsed like a puppet without its master.