Case 36: Scaring people with a slightly unusual husky.

Case 36: Scaring people with a slightly unusual husky.

Content Warning: Depictions of gore and include potentially disturbing images.

''Hah... That was nerve-wracking.''

''Mhm.''

The Crown Princess and the Saintess left shortly after the discussion. It's only us two in the private room of the cafeteria now.

''Well, that's good enough for now, I suppose.'' Chloe leans her body toward me and puts her head on my shoulder. ''And... I think it worked. For the Saintess.''

Chloe grabs my left hand with her right hand, both have a silver ring on the fourth finger.

''I suppose. She wouldn't be that calm if she knew what you and I were thinking.''

That's right, the Saintess has a unique skill that allows her to read people's thoughts, although it doesn't show on her status. It is supposedly a secret skill of hers, and I'm pretty sure this is where the 'uncannily good at reading people' came from.

Either way, I think we were able to block her skill with these rings. The Saintess is crazy enough, I don't want to make her even more crazy by revealing that this world is just a game—was what Chloe said. And I certainly don't want anyone to look at my thoughts, that would be immensely uncomfortable.

''What's next... Right, we have to take care of that old-ass fake professor as well...''

''Leave that to me.'' I take a bite of the cake on the table and say. ''Just in time, I have something to test.''

''...Really?''

Chloe looks up at me with her round, almost sparkling blue pupils.

''Yes. You've done quite a lot over the last month, take a break.''

''This is why I love you...!''

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Professor Johnathan has a dark secret.

On the outside, he is a respected teacher of the most prestigious academy in the world, with over two decades of experience in teaching and a soft personality, he is many students' favorite.

On the inside, however, he is a devout believer of the demon god, belonging to the notorious cult—Ravenous Moon. He was told by the higher-ups some time ago that things would soon escalate, and the day when every believer could witness the descent of the mighty dark lord was coming. He was and still is overjoyed.

As an executive who had a hand in the academy, he was told that his job was to clean off any obstacles that could hinder the process, yes, like the girl with the rare light element. So he ordered his subordinates to hatch a scheme to kill her.

That didn't go very well. His underlings were caught by none other than the heiress of Luminous, and even his puppet, that being Maria Oriana, was somehow freed of her restrain.

Johnathan is frustrated, but there's nothing he can do aside from waiting for the next opportunity to strike.

Inside the old house is nothing but a simple table, and on it, a large dog is sitting, facing away from him.

'It's just a dog looking out the window...'

He sighs with relief. But inside his mind, something still seems wrong. And turns out, his premonition is... Absolutely right.

''!!!"

When he least expects it, the dog abruptly turns around.

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Johnathan's whole body shudders violently.

''AAH!!''

He snaps out of the dream, jerking out of bed. That terrifying scene was just a dream!

''...?''

But... Why can't he move? And why... Why can he see his... Headless body...

tock—! tock—!

Drops of blue blood run down to the tip of the blue-tinted blade, eventually falling onto the bedsheet.

Aurora has been holding her sword near the man's throat ever since he showed signs of demonification earlier. Who'd expected him to cut his own head like this...

''Ugh...''

Regardless of that, the sight is quite uncomfortable for Aurora, and her hand holding the sword trembles a bit. She had resolved to kill even before coming here, and this one is already a half-demon, but still... She feels quite nasty right now.

''Hah... Good job, Smiley.''

Her pet gained two levels, while Aurora herself gained one. It's quite a good harvest.

And now she knows that scare tactics like these should be pretty effective against human enemies. Maybe she should introduce Mister Slen to this soon.

''Let's go back.''

Aurora and Smiley teleport back to their cave.

There is still time before sunrise. Aurora suddenly feels like hunting with her siblings tonight.

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