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Chapter 221 What are rumors?

The first class this afternoon was Ita's Magical Creatures class, so after finishing lunch, Caesar, acting as the class's assistant, greeted Celia and headed towards Ita's office.

Knock on the door, and Ita's lazy voice came from inside.

"Please come in~"

Caesar pushed open the door and saw Ita lounging on the sofa, holding a comic book in her hand, with a bag of snacks and drinks beside her, enjoying herself as she read the comic book.

"This is an office, people can come at any time. You should at least be more careful. What if someone sees you like this?" Caesar couldn't help but say, looking at Ita's languid posture.

“It’s lunch break now, Caesar. Besides, I can smell people. I smelled who it was as soon as you came in, Caesar,” Ita said, raising his chin.

"If it were someone else, I would have to say I don't have time to receive them right now."

“You really treat the school like your home,” Caesar said.

"Ahem, Caesar, since you're here, why don't you do me a favor?" Ita coughed and patted the seat next to him.

"Come sit here."

Caesar didn't know what she was up to, but he went along with her and sat down next to her.

"Ita, I have something to tell you."

Just as he was about to start a conversation, Xiaolong suddenly threw away the comic book, flipped over, and straddled Caesar's lap, wrapping his arms around his neck, resting his head on his shoulder, and nuzzling him affectionately.
"Stay with me for a nap, Caesar," she whispered in Caesar's ear.

"Can't you just sit still?" Caesar said helplessly, putting his arm around her waist and feeling the soft, warm body of the young girl pressed against him.

"It's more comfortable in Caesar's arms."

Ita shifted her body to make herself more comfortable in Caesar's lap.

Now, Xiaolong is even more unrestrained in his relationship with him.
“Itah, listen to me,” Caesar patted her head.

“We were seen doing something in the flower garden the night before last, and you were recognized. Now there are rumors about you among the students,” he said.

"what?"

Ita then looked up abruptly, a hint of panic flashing across her face, staring blankly at Caesar: "Wh-what rumors?"

"What else could it be? They saw you dancing with me in the flower garden that night, and they saw what happened afterward too."

Ita opened his mouth: "Then, Caesar, what about now?"

“I wasn’t recognized, mainly because of you. It’s impossible for your dragon tail not to be recognized. Now many people know that the usually terrifying dragon Holonig has a hidden side,” Caesar said.

"Well"

Ita pouted slightly, then rested her head back into Caesar's arms.
"Let them talk. They only dare to talk about it secretly anyway. If anyone dares to spread it around openly, they'll have to see what the Frederick family is capable of," she snorted.

“This isn’t good for your reputation either,” Caesar said.

"It's nothing shameful. The head of the Fetire family has a secret lover. Apart from those who listen to boring gossip all day long, who would care about this? And who would dare to care about this?" Ita said indifferently.

Ita has now rightfully labeled them lovers, but Caesar still feels somewhat awkward, especially since the object of his affections is Ita.

Caesar stroked her long black hair over her shoulder and sighed, "Ita, you should be more careful in the future. It will be troublesome if others find out about our relationship."

"Yeah, I know."

"And don't tell anyone about our relationship, okay? I know you can't keep a secret," Caesar added.

“This…” Ita paused, then coughed:
"I, of course I know that, I'm not stupid,"

Caesar sensed something was off about Ita's tone, and he had a bad feeling.

"Oh, by the way, Caesar, did you know? I heard this morning that the school is organizing a visit to the Ecological Institute for first-year students next week."

As if to change the subject, Ita straightened up, supporting himself on his shoulders, and said.

“Oh, isn’t that great?” Caesar said.
Although he was already very familiar with the exterior of the Ecological Institute and went there once a week, this was the first time he had gone with his classmates on a school-organized trip, and the atmosphere was definitely completely different.

He was quite looking forward to seeing how Muirner would make his entrance and interact with the students.

"In addition, teachers can also apply to accompany others. I applied for that spot," Ita said with a chuckle.

"What are you going there for? Are you interested in ecology?" Caesar asked.

“Of course! As a dragon, I’m naturally very close to nature. And since I teach magical zoology, it’s not surprising that I would suggest visiting the Ecology Institute to learn more about biology, right?” Ita said, raising his chin.

Caesar glanced at Ita and felt that the little dragon was definitely not going there for the reason he was saying.

As expected, just after school let out this afternoon, Ms. Taylor came to announce the news: the school will organize a visit to the Institute of Ecology for first-year students next Tuesday, and several prominent scientists from the institute will come to receive them and give lectures.

The tour proceeded in class order, and their class was the first one.

"great!"

Upon hearing the news, no one was happier than Tess; her cheeks flushed.
"Finally, this opportunity has arrived! I must seize it and get Professor Muirner's autograph!"

"Ha, so enthusiastic, anyone who didn't know better would think you're a huge ecology enthusiast," Leon retorted.

"By the way, Caesar, aren't you quite familiar with that professor? Could you perhaps give us a back door so we can see her a little earlier?" Tess asked, her eyes shining.

“There’s nothing I can do about it. It’s not like I’m going to see her normally. Usually, there’s a plan for this,” Caesar said.

"That doesn't matter, as long as you can say a few good words for me and make the professor have a better impression of me, okay?" Tess pleaded.

"Alright, I understand." Caesar nodded.

“Sigh,” Leon sighed and shook his head, saying to Tess, “You’re probably only this humble to her.”

When I got home today, Yumilia was already back, sitting on the sofa knitting a cotton hat.

“Caesar’s back. If you’re hungry, have some cookies first.” She pointed to the snack box on the table.

"You're off work so early today?" Caesar said in surprise.

“Hmph,” Yumilia said smugly, “that’s because some good things happened today.”

"Oh? What good news?" Caesar sat down, picked up a cookie, and took a bite.

"The botanical garden is sending a group of nursery workers for training soon. They will gain more professional knowledge after going there, and the training is free, without costing a penny," Yumilia said happily.

"Wasn't that Freya's money?" Caesar thought to himself.

However, it's estimated that she could participate even without Freya, since her elf status is her pass, and no one in the entire botanical garden is more suitable than her.

"By the way, where is the training taking place? Out of town?" Caesar asked.

"No, no, it's right in the capital, very close, and my schedule is similar to when I was working," Yumilia said.
Caesar suddenly realized something: "Could it be inside the Ecological Institute?"

“Of course! And our teacher is Professor Muirner! He’s the professor who really likes you, Caesar!” Yumilia said excitedly.

(End of this chapter)