Endless Silver Machine

"Phyllis, when do you think it will start?"

"Whether it's early or late, there are reasons that can be explained, so I don't know."

"I thought I could count on you."

"I am not omniscient and omnipotent. There is a tutor in Frost Moon Academy who may be able to help, but due to personal reasons, she cannot accompany you."

"For such an important matter, even if you use your authority, you should forcefully bring her here, right?"

"Shimozuki Academy doesn't have such a strict superior-subordinate relationship as you. Even I don't have that right."

"Hey, let's not talk about this matter for now. We are also prepared to deal with it. There should be no problem in adapting to the situation. There is another thing I want to ask you."

"Huh? I'm listening."

"That girl with white hair seems to have a special identity."

"Oh, are you also fascinated by her? I can understand that even I, who was regarded as a cold-blooded representative during the 'cross-border war', wanted to hug her tightly the first time I saw her!"

"I didn't investigate her for such a boring reason."

"It's true that she has a special identity. She was once a blue knight affiliated with the Holy See of the Bes Empire. You probably found this out, right?"

"One more thing, since you are the only one here, I asked directly."

"Um."

"It is said that she took action against people from the Holy See. Is this true?"

"This is what you care about...what is going on? I don't know much about the Holy See. What I know is probably not much different from what you found out. I just treat it like this. Things are fine."

Principal Phyllis brushed off the other party's confusion with a nonchalant attitude.

"I really admire your ability to lie without blinking an eye."

She and Principal Phyllis are old acquaintances. The conversation has reached this point, and there will be no progress in continuing to push the topic. She understood this, and even though she knew Principal Phyllis was definitely hiding a lot of things, she didn't think there was anything to worry about.

"If that's true, I can't do anything to help her. I can only feel sorry for her..."

"You're thinking too much. And there's no need for you to do that."

Principal Phyllis stood up from the table and drank all the wine in her glass.

"Her family probably won't feel sorry for her, because regret is not even as powerful as a word of encouragement. When she first left the Holy See, she had to rely on the support of others to move forward. Now she can let go Supporting hands."

"Family? Isn't Wei Xi an orphan?"

"Next time you take your students to Shuoyue Academy for a tour, you will understand a lot of things." Principal Phyllis walked to the door and made a sign to leave, "Come with me ?"

"Unfortunately, it seems that it won't work. I still have some unfinished business."

"It's really a pity. I originally wanted to go out with you for a supper or something."

"Forget about late-night snacks, give me the money for tonight's drinks first."

"..."

Principal Phyllis walked outside silently and closed the door.

…………

"Wil, I want to sleep..."

The girl's hand dragging the stuffed bear was drooping, and her sleepy eyes seemed to be closing at any moment.

"Hold on, Misty, there are definitely rooms available in the hotel!"

Although Misty's eyes were almost narrowed to a slit, Will still felt that the gaze piercing her body was filled with resentment.

"Besides, it's all my fault, Sister! She said she had booked a room for us, but our names are not on the list at all!"

"Of course it can't have our names..."

Misty kicked Veer hard in the calf.

In fact, it didn't hurt, but Will still made a painful expression, which made the angry child feel much better.

"Misty, don't worry. Before the end of today, I will let you take a comfortable bath and then lie on the bed and have a good sleep!"

Veer vowed, but Misty remained unmoved.

"You're tired, carry me..."

"Eh?"

"Wake me up after you find a place to live..."

Misty kicks Veer again.

In desperation, Will had no choice but to squat down and carry Misty on his back. Misty, who was lying on her back, quickly fell into a deep sleep, breathing softly on the back of Will's neck, and the warm breath made his movements sluggish for a moment.

The snow season has passed, and the beauty of snowfall a month ago has become difficult to see again. Neither Will nor Misty could catch up with that season, which was a bit regretful.

"Oops!"

I glanced at the time displayed on the PDA and saw that it was only a few dozen minutes away from the agreed zero o'clock. Will quickly hugged the sleeping Misty tightly and took steps toward the hotel he had not yet inquired about.

Fortunately, there was no snow on the road, otherwise it would be really difficult to walk with Misty. Thinking of this, the newly born feeling of regret weakened slightly.