Chapter 32

### Chapter 32: Contract (2)

The day after the Public Relations Department's activities ended, Ellis, who had been out, got into a luxury sedan to return to the academy.

"Phew, that was really tiring."

"You've worked hard, Miss."

"Mm-hmm."

She placed her clutch bag down as usual and sipped a glass of wine preserved with a magic spell, savoring its aroma.

This sweet noble wine, Chateau d'Yquem, is Ellis's favorite.

"Victoria Academy sure works fast. The article is already up."

"What are you talking about?"

"Aren't you the PR model for Victoria Academy?"

"You mean the photos from yesterday are already up?"

"Yes, they are."

Ellis accessed Everyday through her smartwatch.

A post titled [Photos of Victoria Academy PR Department Models] was prominently featured at the top of the page.

"Really..."

"Would I lie to you, Miss? Hehe."

Since they said the article would be posted on the official Victoria Academy website and advertised in various places, it's not surprising that it's up.

But, can they really work this fast? They finished shooting yesterday and made the ad today?

With this question in mind, she clicked on [Photos of Victoria Academy PR Department Models].

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If someone asks about Victoria Academy's future, answer: the PR Department.

Likes: 1300 Dislikes: 34

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"What?"

There was only one photo. It was the one taken by the student council.

'If they were going to post the first one, why did they take so long...!'

Ellis trembled with anger but held back, glancing at the comments.

Even the numerous compliments on her appearance didn't move her.

She had heard such things all her life.

"Phew."

At least the effort put into the photos wasn't wasted.

"Damn. Did that guy post this?"

He was good-looking, but not to this extent.

Seeing the comments praising, even worshiping, Lee Hyeon, Ellis felt inexplicable irritation.

– "If you didn't know the way, why didn't you say so?"

– "...It could happen. No one can be perfect all the time."

– "True, I felt good seeing your human side. I didn't expect the central fountain to lead to the outer wall of the academy, though."

– "..."

– "Hmph."

The conversation with Lee Hyeon flashed through her mind.

It had been a long time since she felt such strange irritation.

When she was young, her sister took her toys, and in kindergarten, her best friend was taken by her sister, but it wasn't the same feeling.

Ellis had never experienced being teased.

What she had experienced since childhood were 'criticisms' due to jealousy and envy.

"Damn girl. Just because you have talent, you don't have to ignore others."

"Of course, she probably treats everyone like dirt behind their backs."

"Her father is a thief, so what else would you expect from his daughter?"

She had never experienced being teased.

Since childhood, she had only faced 'criticisms' due to jealousy and envy.

That's why she felt strange irritation at Lee Hyeon's teasing.

She had learned how to handle 'unjustified criticisms' from a young age.

She didn't get angry when talentless people criticized her.

Instead, she felt pity.

But Lee Hyeon had no shortcomings compared to Ellis.

Therefore, she couldn't feel pity for his teasing. All she felt was strange irritation.

In the end, Ellis's evaluation of Lee Hyeon was:

A strange guy.

It was strangely insulting, but not entirely wrong.

The more they talked, the more irritated she felt, but she didn't want to stop the conversation.

Of course, his good looks played a significant role, which she couldn't deny.

But these were new feelings she had never experienced before.

These strange feelings made her sincere.

– "You, just because you're good-looking, there's a limit to how much I'll tolerate your rude behavior."

"Insane girl... What were you thinking when you said that?"

The words she blurted out were sincere.

Even now, thinking about it makes her face heat up.

At the time, she felt her face turn red as soon as she said it and fled the scene.

"Phew... I'm so irritated."

Ellis still couldn't understand why she said such an embarrassing thing.

*

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Are you the one who summoned the hellish rascals?

Choose one of the four rascals.

1. The demon butcher obsessed with human flesh, Lucifer

2. The golden sun incubus of Hell Academy, Ada Bomber

3. A 20-year F-class mercenary, the centaur with a hundred battles and a hundred losses

4. A 50-year-old spinster and web-weaving master, succubus

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"...What the hell is this?"

I had a feeling that something bad would be summoned when I saw the contract for summoning hellish rascals.

But the ones that appeared were even worse than I imagined.

I have to rule out number 1. What is a demon butcher obsessed with human flesh?

If I summon this, I'll probably end up as meat in a butcher shop.

The next one is even worse.

I don't like that it's a guy, and a golden sun incubus, Ada Bomber?

I thought about whether it could be helpful for my strategy, but it seems like it would NTR me from behind. No way.

Number 3 is a 20-year F-class mercenary, the centaur with a hundred battles and a hundred losses.

"Seriously, why express it so long?"

I'll rule this one out too.

So, the only one left is number 4... This one seems the best, I guess.

Succubus.

A word that makes a man's heart race.

But, a 50-year-old spinster and web-weaving master, succubus?

What if a middle-aged woman with a face like a horse comes out?

"Still, this is the only option."

I'll choose quickly.

I pointed my index finger at number 4, [50-year-old spinster and web-weaving master, succubus] on the floating system window.

Puff!

The system window disappeared, and a huge magic circle began to form with mist where the contract was.

"Wow..."

I don't understand everything about such a high-level magic circle, but I can grasp the basics thanks to [Mana Sensing].

'This is the summoning circle from here to there, and the left side is coordinates. I don't understand the rest.'

My level is still too low to understand everything.

"Ugh..."

Finally, the mist cleared, and a woman's moan was heard.

Just from her voice, she seemed to be a beautiful woman, but it's too early to let my guard down.

The mist completely cleared, and a woman in what looked like tracksuit pants was sitting on the ground.

"Um, are you... okay?"

Her black hair was dry, but her skin was flawless, her waist was slim, and her hips were well-shaped.

Her chest seemed to be about F-cup.

She had a good face, and she didn't look like a 50-year-old woman.

Elves are 250 years old, which is like 25 human years. Is it something like that?

"Excuse me? Are you okay?"

She looked like she was in her 20s, so I used formal language since she was 50.

"Damn, I was in the middle of a raid. Where the hell am I? This is so annoying."

Hmm, this doesn't seem good.

*

"Damn, these guys are really terrible."

Tap tap tap! I quickly typed on the keyboard.

– What are you doing, idiots? It's not working?

– You left it and went somewhere else;;

– I drew their attention, but they don't seem to want to fight. Are they idiots?

– I'll block you.

– Hey, you...

"Man, I'm so frustrated."

If these are the ones who will lead the future of hell, the future of hell is bleak.

I didn't feel like playing the game anymore. I was also hungry.

Gulp gulp.

"Phew."

I drank the drink next to the monitor and left the room.

My mom was in the living room, looking tired from her trip.

Her face was wrinkled, and it seemed like it was time for her to leave her wealth and join the First Demon King.

"Mom~. If you have nothing to do, give me something to eat. I'm hungry."

"Liliana! You broke off another match again!"

"Ah, hurry up. I've been playing too much and I'm dizzy."

"I just got off work, and you've been in your room all day!"

"You said you'd buy meat today. Why are you empty-handed?"

Bang!

"Is the meat the problem now! This was such an important opportunity!"

Damn, what a shock. Why is she slamming the table and making a fuss?

The nagging time has started again.

I ignored the sounds coming from behind and went back to my room.

I'm hungry, but I'd rather play the game than listen to nagging.

Life is really hard. It's hard.

The sounds got a bit quieter when I closed the door.

I logged back into the game.

I couldn't play team games because the team members were frustrating, so I decided to go on a raid.

Bang!

But my mom came into my room, interrupting my rest.

"You! I can't take it anymore today!"

Today, my mom's reaction is more intense. Why is she following me into my room?

"Listen to me! Why did you do that! This was your last chance! You're 50 now. Where can you find a 50-year-old succubus who hasn't married in hell?!"

"Ah, leave me alone! Why would I marry an ugly orc with no money! Are you crazy?"

"Hey, you crazy girl. If you were going to be like this, you should have married earlier, or at least stopped playing games for 15 years after your coming-of-age ceremony!"

"Mom, I can live for 1000 years. I still have 950 years left. I need to play the game, so go away."

"Mom is a succubus too! A succubus! I trusted you this time!"

"Okay, just a moment. I'll grab some potions and go~."

I conveyed my intention to play the game and turned back to the monitor.

The merchants have hoarded potions, making them ridiculously expensive. I should report them.

"Really, I'm so frustrated. Liliana. How old are you, and what's lacking in you to act like this!"

"Okay, I'll go soon."

The guild is waiting for me. I need to join the guild...

Click-

Just as I was about to enter the raid, the internet suddenly went out.

"What?"

"You, if you're going to act like this, leave the house."

My mom was holding the internet cable. Seriously, I was about to enter the raid. Why is she doing this?

"Mom, just a moment. I'll talk after one hour. I have people to play with right now."

"How long are you going to keep this up? Mom is really tired too."

"No, I get it! Mom. I'll listen from now on. Just put the cable down."

"Liliana, please... Stop this. Mom is really tired..."

"Sniff sniff..."

Damn, really.

My mom grabbed the internet cable and started crying.

If she keeps this up, she'll get the cable wet.

Puff!

What the hell. Strange words appeared in front of me.

Four great rascals? What are rascals?

I know the sound is bad.

Puff!

Huh? What's this automatic employment service...

Puff!

"Liliana! Where are you running to now!"