The goddesses attempted to gain my salvation.

There must have been a misunderstanding.

Just then, Veranika smiled slightly and leaned close to Ryan's ear.

"Your student has arrived. It's a shame, but the kiss will have to wait until next time~"

After saying that, he stepped back and kept his distance from Ryan.

With a flick of her red hair, she turned around gracefully and walked towards Claire.

Having been in charge of Claire's magic instruction for a period of time, Veronica naturally understood Claire's temperament.

"Claire, you've finally arrived. We've been waiting for you for so long."

Veronica affectionately pinched Claire's puffed-up cheeks, which were puffed up with anger. As a fellow fire mage, the flames couldn't harm her at all: "Actually, this was just a normal punishment game."

"A punishment game?" Claire looked at Veronica with icy eyes.

“Yes. Because Mentor Ryan and I lost the game just now, we have to accept the punishment. The punishment is that we stand together, look at each other, and see who laughs first.”

So, it's not what you think.

After saying that, Veronica gave Ryan a meaningful look.

"But it looks like I've lost..."

Chapter Thirty-Six: The Night Is Beautiful Tonight

This game of truth or dare, played while drunk, finally came to an end after Claire suddenly appeared.

With students present, the female instructors became much more restrained afterward.

After briefly introducing myself, I started talking to her about the combined classes.

Claire didn't listen at all; she just sat next to Ryan, head down, her fingers tightly gripping the hem of her skirt.

It turns out that my mentor, Ryan, called me over... not to confess his feelings.

Even though I was the one who misunderstood, I still feel...

What a pity, what a shame.

Also, I always felt that these mentors were looking at Ryan with ill intent.

Then, considering how close Veronica and Ryan had been just now, and how her face was flushed and her lips were slightly pouting, it all made sense.

Although Claire is innocent, even the most naive person can tell that she wants to kiss Mentor Ryan!

She used to quite like this mature and sophisticated woman, but now she finds her rather annoying.

On the other hand, Tracy acted out of character.

She remained silent throughout, and even when Mi Lai called her, she didn't hear him.

If Claire hadn't intervened, Veronica and Ryan would probably be kissing right now.

Damn...

Tracy...

You silly woman, what have you done?!

Why do you keep doing stupid things?

Tracy felt resentful, but could only curse herself in her heart over and over again.

What pained her most was that when things were about to happen, it was Claire, not herself, who actually stood up to stop everything.

She remained seated throughout, like a loser...

Perhaps I really should quit drinking.

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"Okay, that's all for today. See you tomorrow!" Freya waved to Ryan and Claire.

"...See you tomorrow." Daphne held her clothes in one hand and waved her other hand in front of her very slightly.

She's still so adorable.

Tracy turned to look at Ryan, opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she couldn't utter a single word.

Norma and Milai walked at the front, arm in arm, laughing heartily, just like two good buddies.

Veronica walked last, and as she passed Ryan, she didn't forget to gently pinch his little finger.

Although the movements weren't particularly bold, it was precisely this light, almost imperceptible contact that had a strong provocative effect.

Especially since the other party is a beautiful woman who possesses both good looks and talent.

"Bye~"

"Well, see you tomorrow."

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After seeing off these plagues, Ryan took Claire home.

Claire remained silent throughout the journey.

The perfume she was wearing today was very special, like the scent of a deep blue flower that only blooms in a magical forest at midnight.

The fragrance was quite strong when they first met, but as time went by, the strong scent gradually became mellow and eventually turned into a faint, lingering fragrance that quietly drifted around them.

“Um… Mentor Ryan.”

"What's wrong?" Ryan asked.

"What do you think of Professor Veranika...?"

Ryan thought for a moment and decided to answer truthfully: "She's an excellent fire-attribute instructor. She not only has extensive theoretical knowledge but also a wealth of practical experience. Unlike Victor, learning from her will definitely lead to rapid improvement in your grades. In fact, I also..."

“No.” Claire interrupted Ryan, stopping in her tracks and looking at him intently.

“I mean, what do you think of Professor Veranica as a woman?”

As a woman?

As a woman...

She has a hot body, is mature and sexy, and perhaps it's a woman's natural talent, but she knows how to seduce men.

At least in the game just now, her series of ambiguous actions were indeed enough to make people blush and their hearts race.

"She's a pretty nice woman."

Claire's eyelids drooped slightly.

Unfortunately, she did not hear the answer she wanted.

"So, do you like her?"

"Haha, it's definitely not a matter of liking each other. We've only met once so far, and at most we'll just be colleagues who will be working together soon."

"If you can't even understand them, how can you say you like them?"

Claire stood with her hands behind her back, her skirt swaying in the night breeze, her clean, tidy little leather shoes fidgeting nervously on the ground.

"So... will you like her in the future?"

Ryan: "..."

Ryan was speechless for a moment.

It's not that I would fall in love with Veranika.

She is a very outstanding woman.

Frankly speaking, if it weren't for the fact that she was a member of the Vatican, the men who were pursuing her would probably stretch for kilometers.

However, this will not affect Ryan's judgment.

One Olina was already enough of a headache for him. If she were to have some ambiguous relationship with another woman, he might as well find a high place and start over.

woman.

It's troublesome, fickle, and sensitive.

Beautiful women, in particular, are the most troublesome.

However, Ryan had to admit it.

The world is so colorful and so lovable precisely because of these troublesome fellows.

“I probably don’t intend to like her for a long time to come,” Ryan answered truthfully.

"..." Claire squinted, carefully examining Ryan.

However, you hesitated for a long time just now.

However, Claire didn't say those words aloud.

Effort does not always guarantee a reward.

Before setting off, Claire spent more than two hours getting ready, trying her best to appear in front of Ryan in the most perfect way.

If you spend so much time and effort dressing up but don't want anything to happen between you and Ryan, then you're just fooling yourself.

Claire, of course, did the same.

The moonlight was beautiful tonight, but the romantic scene she had imagined did not happen.

Under the silvery moonlight, the girl walked home with a bitter expression.

What lingered in my mind was the intimate gesture between Veronica and Ryan.

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"Thank you for bringing me back."

At her doorstep, Claire bowed slightly and thanked Ryan, saying, "Although it's a bit late, I still want to congratulate you on returning to school."

After saying that, Claire tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, turned around, and turned the doorknob.

Claire moved slowly, as if waiting for someone to grab her wrist and pull her into a tight embrace.

Kiss her, caress her, possess her, suffocate her, drive her mad, make her forget all her troubles.