I became a heart-stealing thief in Azure Files

After quickly reviewing her remarks, she asked in confusion, "Did I...did I say anything inappropriate?"

After a moment of confusion, she suddenly realized something.

"If you're referring to the 'ambiguity' in my previous statement... then that's not surprising to me. Because that's exactly what I truly think."

As she finished speaking, Rion's eyes flickered, and she seemed a little embarrassed.

“I know my request is a bit presumptuous and may be difficult for you to understand.”

"But... now, I have to say it."

[Here, it seems we should choose our words carefully...]

Rion straightened up, stood up as well, and slightly opened her arms to Amamiya.

"I want to... work with you to test new hypotheses about the 'future'."

"Please, Sensei..."

"Please be my pillar."

Amamiya didn't respond first, but asked seriously, "Is this Rion's true feeling? Or just a momentary impulse?"

Rion calmly replied, "I had planned this all along."

The claim that it was 'premeditated' is indeed quite true...

Amamiya said no more, stepped forward and hugged Rion, embracing the mature yet insecure girl, answering with the most direct 'action'.

[They've developed a special relationship...]

There's no going back...

【Tiaoyue Liyin (World)★★★★★★★☆☆☆】

[★7 Bond Skill "Rational Calculation" is now unlocked!]

"Thank you, Sensei..."

"I appreciate your 'concern'..."

Chapter 82 The Night Ritual? The Holy War!

After establishing a 'special relationship' with Rion, Amamiya immediately spent some time with her.

By the time the void of insecurity that Rion felt was filled, and Rion had been given enough "dependence," night had already fallen.

"call……"

After a vigorous workout, the black-haired girl let out a long breath, her tired, alluring eyes now shining even brighter with satisfaction.

After tugging at her slightly tight and damp athletic shorts, which were stained with sweat, Rion's cheeks burned.

"That's enough for now..."

Supporting her back and propping herself up, Rion sat back down in her chair, calming her heart rate caused by the strenuous exercise and rapid breathing. For once, she showed concern for matters related to the academy, something she usually didn't pay much attention to.

"Sensei...do you have any special plans regarding the school's 'after-night festival'?"

Picking up the saline solution that had been prepared beforehand, Liyin replenished the water she had lost due to the intense sweating and exercise, easing the dryness in her throat, and asked in a trembling voice.

"Special plans..."

Amamiya thought about it carefully for a moment.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it'll just be a normal part of the after-festival celebrations, completing the 'closing' activities."

"After all, he has been with us throughout the entire Akawa Grand Festival, which lasts for several days. It would be a bit unreasonable for him not to show up at this time."

At this point, Amamiya said with a hint of regret, "We just confirmed our relationship, so I should spend more time with Rion now, but given the current situation..."

Rion gently shook her head.

"After all, you are Sensei who needs to focus on 'the greatest happiness for the greatest number'... It's understandable that you have this kind of trouble."

"Our first meeting was enough...it's something I'll cherish."

She smiled gently, her smile no longer cold as before, but mature and charming, with the natural thawing of an iceberg.

“Sensei… although it may be a little inappropriate to talk about these things at this time.”

"...Afterwards, a thousand years may begin the initial investigation into the 'technology of the nameless gods' and clues related to the 'cross-shaped god's name.'"

"At that time, various changes may occur due to the launch of the investigation..."

"We will need your help to oversee things and prevent any unforeseen crises."

Amamiya chuckled and calmly replied, "I will be involved throughout the entire process."

【~???~】(Liyin)

"I will contact you as soon as the investigation is launched."

Liyin stopped talking and took a nap with her eyes half-closed.

After calming herself down and regaining some energy, she quietly left in her high heels, trying to avoid attracting attention.

After saying goodbye to Rion, Amamiya went straight to the Executive Committee's office.

The executive committee members, who have been busy for about ten days, have gone from being almost overwhelmed by the exhaustion caused by the endless tasks at the beginning, feeling a heavy sense of 'being unable to breathe', to now being almost used to it.

And the members of the executive committee, from different academies...

Although a slight hostility from their 'incompatible' relationship can still be sensed, at least their relationship has at least eased considerably.

As Amamiya pushed open the door to the executive committee office, she happened to hear Hasumi talking to another person, who was probably a student from Trinity College.

Hasumi was facing the door, and in front of her stood a girl in a gymnastics uniform and baseball cap, whose features were not particularly obvious but were highly recognizable.

The reason it's described as 'not obvious' is because she looks and exudes the same aura as any other Trinity student.

What makes her so distinctive is the pair of wings on her back that also possess a unique quality.

Among the Trinity students with either pure white or pure black wings, those wings that were neither black nor white, but rather a delicate shade of gray, with iridescent edges, looked like the "auspicious omens" described in the Classic of Mountains and Seas...

They looked exactly like a pair of exquisitely crafted "crane wings," but they were completely out of place in the Trinity region...

Amamiya was deeply impressed by the role that the wings symbolized.

When they first met, she was noticed by Hifumi because she was being bullied at school, which led to her helping a 'vulnerable person' who went to another world to repent.

When they met again, she had joined the inner circle of Trinity College – the Tea Party – and become a Tea Party member of her dreams, working hard to change the campus atmosphere.

And now... she no longer shows the weakness she once displayed when bullied, but has become poised, gentle, and elegant. She possesses both the nobility of a tea party member and the sternness of a justice committee member, yet her aura is not aloof; instead, she appears 'approachable'.

'The growth is quite obvious...'

From being a victim of bullying at the beginning, she has gradually transformed into an "elite" deeply trusted by key Trinity students like Nagisa and Hasumi...

"The above is a summary of the various resources consumed by the Holy Trinity throughout the entire Akawa Grand Festival."

"Also... Lord Hasumi. All the fire-fighting equipment and other supplies prepared for the after-night festival are ready."

"These are specially prepared and organized relevant materials..."

The crane-winged girl maintained just the right amount of respect, neither losing her composure due to excessive nervousness nor appearing subservient due to excessive reverence.

She bowed slightly to show her respect and handed the tablet she had prepared to Hasumi.

Hasumi, whose eyes were slightly dark due to fatigue, took the document and carefully examined its contents.

"call……"

"Thank you so much. Thanks to everyone, I can finally catch my breath."

After handing the tablet back, Hasumi added, "After the evening festival begins, some students may do something dangerous around the bonfire... To prevent fires, it is essential to strengthen safety controls."

"Please rest assured, Lord Hasumi."

The crane-winged girl placed the tablet in her shoulder bag, flapped her wings, and curtsied, saying, "I'll go and get ready now."

As she turned around, her 'elegance' became difficult to maintain when she saw Amamiya at the doorway.

"...sen, Sensei?!"

Amamiya smiled and waved to the crane-winged girl, saying, "Good evening."

As he approached, he reached out and placed his hand on the head of the girl, whose shyness, longing, and excitement made her appear unnatural, and patted her baseball cap.

"You've grown a lot since I last saw you."

Have you taken a step closer to becoming the kind of senior you aspire to be?

【~???~】

The crane-winged girl was extremely flustered: "Th-that...I...thank you..."

Amamiya chuckled and slightly increased the pressure: "No need for thanks or anything like that."

"come on."

"Uh-huh!"

Amamiya released her grip on the crane-winged girl's slightly regretful expression and looked at Hasumi again.

"I've been busy from beginning to end during this period..."

"You must be exhausted, Hasumi."

【~???~】(Hazumi)

Renjian lowered her eyes, enjoying the moment of this concern for her in a relaxed state.

"I should be the one saying these things."

Her gaze quickly swept around the office where she had spent more than ten days. The thought of leaving soon made Hasumi feel a little regretful.

She continued, "Thanks to your help... this grand festival of the robin was able to come to a successful conclusion."

Watching the crane-winged girl quietly leave and considerately close the door behind her, Hasumi narrowed her eyes slightly. Her huge, dark, shiny wings, with their glossy and moist fur, relaxed and spread out.

Without the 'juniors of Holy Trinity' watching over her, Hasumi neither wanted to nor needed to maintain the 'senior's airs'.

Hasumi's clearly relieved expression made Amamiya chuckle: "Hasumi... did you really enjoy this 'Kōrin Grand Festival'?"

Because of her large wings, Hasumi doesn't sit comfortably in a typical office chair.

After sitting down on the sofa, Hasumi, seemingly 'deliberately keeping us in suspense' or perhaps deep in thought, finally spoke: "...Sensei, do you want to hear my thoughts?"

"...Same."

"In conclusion..."

"I didn't really experience the celebratory atmosphere of this major sports event, and I didn't achieve any noteworthy results in the individual competitions I participated in. When I wasn't busy, I had to patrol outside every day, dealing with potential conflicts..."

"This feeling is terrible."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but chuckle softly as she lowered her eyes in thought.

"But...seeing the students striving hard, working together, and heading towards victory..."

"Moreover, I also received the experience of 'running single-mindedly amidst the attention and cheers'..."

"From this perspective, I also enjoy it."

Amamiya pulled over an office chair and sat down next to Hasumi's sofa. She reached out and stroked Hasumi's wings, which had a wingspan of several meters and were as long as Hasumi's own body, which was 1.8 meters tall.

Hasumi was only slightly taken aback, but then she narrowed her eyes slightly as if nothing had happened and tacitly approved of Amamiya's actions.

Amamiya sighed softly with admiration, "It's so good that Hasumi is happy."

【~???~】(Hazumi)

The sensation of her wings being stroked made Hasumi instinctively want to fold them back.

Trying her best to suppress this subconscious movement, Hasumi let out a soft "Ah."

"I am indeed very happy... but I would be even happier if Trinity could win the overall score in the end."

"Although there are many regrets... Hasumi has already tried her best."

Amamiya said earnestly, "I remember very clearly Hasumi's hard work on the field."

【~???~】(Hazumi)

[I sensed a change in Hasumi's emotions...]