Chapter 300: Whatever Anyone Says, Master Is Still Master

Chapter 300: Whatever Anyone Says, Master Is Still Master

༺ Whatever Anyone Says, Master Is Still Master ༻

– Lick, lick...

Lulu’s gentle tongue traced the line of my neck, lingering briefly on my cheek, leaving behind a warm sensation.

It’s warm.

It felt like my stiffening face and frozen heart, which were growing colder and colder, were gradually thawing.

Her licking seemed to expel the anxiety and fear that had been overwhelming me.

“More, lick a little more, Lulu.”

“M-Master.”

So, I asked her as I applied a bit more pressure to my hand that was holding her. Lulu, who was beside me holding my hand, began speaking with a trembling voice.

“Are you hurt?”

Was it because it was the first time I directly asked her to lick me, or did she notice something from my pale, lifeless face?

Her gaze trembled wildly.

“...I’m under a curse. It’s not a big deal, just a somewhat tricky curse.”

I didn’t want to unnecessarily worry her, but I felt I had to give her at least some information. Lulu’s eyes widened at my answer.

– Lick, lick...

Suddenly, Lulu began to lick me repeatedly.

“You can’t die... Master...”

She said that while looking at me with teary eyes.

At that moment, her declaration of “If Master dies, I’ll die too” overlapped with her tearful whisper.

“It’s okay. You can weaken the curse.”

“R-Really?”

So, I quickly reassured her, and Lulu’s eyes widened like those of a rabbit as she asked again.

Seeing her adorable reaction, a smile naturally formed on my face.

“Just be my girlfriend, Lulu.”

“...!”

When I said that while petting her head, Lulu looked surprised and started to glanced around nervously.

Fortunately, the classroom was empty, thanks to Lulu’s command.

The one who had tripped over the bag and couldn’t leave the classroom had also left with the bag. And the main heroines, who were strong enough to resist her command, were somehow outside too.

“I-it’s disrespectful.”

Lulu noticed this fact, and she felt even more embarrassed. Not knowing what to do, she stuttered.

“As Master’s pet, how can I become Master’s girlfriend? Such a presumptuous act...

“Please, Lulu.”

But when I quietly leaned my head against her forehead and whispered again, she stopped talking and stared at me with trembling eyes.

“If you really don’t want to do it, at least until the curse is lifted... Just be my girlfriend, not my pet.”

“Th-that’s...”

“I want to keep holding hands with you. I want to stay close to you. I want you to keep licking me, to remind me that someone is by my side.”

“U-uh...”

I earnestly said to her,

“I need you, Lulu.”

Fear began creeping in once again as the pure malice from the students outside poured in through the classroom window.

Irrational fears and feelings of terror, accompanied by murmurs, teasing from the surroundings, and slanders—all intensified by the sensation that someone, somewhere, was watching me.

It was like sprinkling salt on healing wounds, all of my past traumas slowly crawled back.

Because of that, I just wanted to give up everything. I wanted to cry out until my heart felt empty. I didn’t want to think about anything.

Now, I simply wanted to stop and find peace.

“...Grind.”

A bitter, metallic taste filled my mouth as I gritted my teeth forcefully.

– Ssk...

As I imprinted that familiar taste and stayed closely attached to Lulu, I quickly began to dispel strange thoughts.

I couldn’t afford to break down here. I had to keep my composure somehow. To do that, I desperately needed Lulu’s help, who could make me warm.

After all, as a professor, Isolet couldn’t keep sticking with me in the classroom.

Therefore, for the time being, I had to rely on Lulu.

“Please, Lulu...”

Was this how it felt for Lulu to depend on and cling to me? Even if she lived as a pet, I somehow started to fully understand her feelings and her desire to dominate me.

” U-understood... Master.”

In the midst of such thoughts, Lulu, who had been contemplating various things, bowed her head and replied.

“Since you’re my girlfriend now, stop calling me ‘Master’.”

“B-but you are still my Master. I can’t change that.”

“Even if we are not in a master and pet relationship but a romantic one now?”

“Still... I am beneath you. Treating you as if we are in an equal relationship would be disrespectful.”

I spoke as I smiled faintly at her, and Lulu quickly responded, desperately shaking her head.

A couple who depended on each other, it was truly ironic.

“...Then, I’ll call you with a nickname.”

So when I cling to her again, Lulu turns her gaze to the side, her face blushing profusely.

“Lick me, Lulu.”

“...Okay.”

Upon receiving my request, she hesitantly stuck out her tongue.

– Ha, lick...

She began to lick me again, which felt slightly more awkward than before. Yet, for some reason, it gave me a fresh feeling.

“Phew.”

But it felt good either way.

It felt like the fear that had dominated my body just moments ago gradually disappeared.

– Ding dong dang dong~♪

When the bell for the class rang, I spoke to her in a hushed tone.

“Tell them to come in now.”

“Ah, yes.”

As a response to my words, her ruby-colored eyes shone brightly. Then she suddenly looked at me and asked.

“But about that curse... who was the bastard who cast it on you?”

I suppressed a slight flinch at the sight of her ruby-colored eyes. I chewed my lips as I responded to her question with a whisper.

“...You don’t need to know.”

“...”

While most nobles and students were still laughing and chatting while having a meal, some commoners looked at her with slightly surprised expressions.

She was sure that they heard her just now.

...This will be troublesome.

Ruby didn’t know why she dropped her mask and acted unconsciously in that way, but she decided to prioritize handling the situation.

I don’t care whatever happens to that girl... Still, I shouldn’t leave even a small seed behind.

Despite her fairly high status, Lecane was naturally alienated due to her distinctive introverted and reserved personality. Furthermore, she was being framed as the puppet of the Moonlight family for centuries.

However, to a large extent, Lecane’s alienation was voluntary.

If alienation were to occur under her initiative, she could also become a target for attacks from Frey’s faction, who had an eye on her.

“Oh, come to think of it, there’s an empty seat...”

Therefore, Ruby urgently tried to change her expression and called out to the girl, who was on the verge of tears. However...

“Hero.”

“...Ah.”

At that moment, someone blocked Ruby’s way.

“By any chance, is there a seat available?”

It was the count’s daughter, Eurelia, who was currently top-ranked in Frey’s task ranking.

“...”

The girl, who had been observing quietly and had never joined their group until now, was now proposing to join the table for the first time.

...Tsk.

The situation was not very good.

If she were to immediately invite Eurelia to sit down, Ruby could create an opportunity to absorb both her and her clique, but the words she said to Lecane might spread as rumors.

However, if she claimed there were no available seats and seated Lecane, it could lead to a confrontation with Eurelia.

...Tsk.

Ruby clicked her tongue and soon muttered quietly to herself.

Is it frustration that I’ve been feeling recently?

She, who reproached her own inexplicably reckless actions that caused this chaos, quickly finished her calculations and tried to speak.

“For that...”

– Kugugung!! Kugung!!!

“Kyakkk!?”

At that moment, loud noises echoed, and the entire classroom began to shake.

– Kugugugugung! Kugung!!

No, the entire academy was shaking.

“Wh-what’s happening!?”

“This... is insane.”

“E-everyone, calm down and get under your desks...”

Thanks to this, the students, who were in a state of confusion, were distraught and scattered.

[ Main Quest ]

Description:

[The Main Quest, the Student Council President Election Scenario, has officially begun.]

Top Priority: Make Ms. Alice elected as the Student Council President.

Second Priority: Maximize the impact of the academy’s first erosion incident.

Third Priority: Minimize Frey’s influence.

In front of Ruby, a system window appeared.

– Swishh!!

She irritably swiped away the system window, then promptly stood up with a lift at the corners of her lips.

“Everyone, follow my lead!”

It was an unexpected turn of events, but she was inwardly rejoicing at the chance to escape this difficult situation.

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Meanwhile...

– Kugugung!! Kugugugung!!!

“Master, please stay here. I will protect you.”

Among the second-year students who were just as confused as the first-year students, Lulu embraced Frey with a gleam in her eyes.

“Uh, uahh... uahh...”

As the class began to shake, Frey, frightened, instinctively buried his head in Lulu’s arms.

[ Main Quest: Start of Student Council President Election Scenario ]

Top Priority: Prevent Alice from becoming the student council president.

Second Priority: Prevent the first erosion incident.

Third Priority: Minimize the Demon King’s influence.

“...Ah.”

Seeing the quest window that appeared in front of him, Frey quickly adjusted his expression and stood up.

“No, Lulu.”

And still, in a frightened state, Frey spoke while gritting his teeth.

“I’ll be the one who protects you.”

After saying that, he quietly touched his sword and his eyes began to glow silver.

Also, the heroines, students, freshmen, all of them... I will protect them all.

Though the last words were only murmured inwardly, the meaning was clearly conveyed in his eyes.

Even though his mental strength had dropped close to 0, he was still a Hero.

– Shiver...

Lulu held Frey’s trembling hands tightly. As she caught his gaze, she gently caressed the collar around her neck.

Indeed... Whatever anyone says, Master is still Master.

Something sharp was protruding from her head.

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