However, just then, someone in the crowd grew impatient and couldn't help but complain to their companion, "What's going on? Why isn't he here yet! Wasn't that 'plague god' supposed to be teaching this class today?!"
"Hey! Who knows! But... this was revealed by the pharmacists, so it can't be fake, right?" his companion said.
This statement somehow resonated with everyone, and suddenly the people around us all chimed in with their own opinions.
"Those pharmacists and witches have taken several classes together, so it's probably true!"
"By the way, did you ask the apothecary what the witch looks like?" Clearly, the person asking the question was just there for the fun of it all, having come blindly without asking anything beforehand.
"Of course we asked! What if we accidentally bumped into each other?!" someone in the crowd immediately replied.
"Although I don't have anyone I like right now, I'm afraid that if I do, it won't work out! That would be so painful!"
Upon hearing his nonchalant remark, a chorus of jeers erupted from the crowd.
Seeing that the topic was about to veer off course, someone in the crowd who still remembered their main purpose for being there immediately spoke up to remind them, "Let's talk about that when we get back! The witches are about to come out, quickly tell us what that person looks like!"
“She’s very easy to recognize. It’s said that she’s the only witch with black hair, and she looks quite different. You can tell it’s her at a glance!” The person who had learned every detail from the apothecary said proudly.
"real?"
"real?"
Instantly, many people asked in unison if it was true or not. Although they seemed to have some doubts in their words, they all stood on tiptoe and tried their best to look through the window sills, scanning the classroom for the person they could recognize at a glance.
To be honest, I'm really curious, just how different is the other person? How could someone tell the difference at a glance!
At this moment, Xu Ling, who had heard all the commotion around her, finally realized that the person everyone was waiting for was actually her!
To be honest, she panicked a little when she first realized what was happening. What if she was found standing there?!
However, the next second, she immediately felt secretly relieved. Luckily, witches liked to cover their faces completely with wide hoods, and in order not to stand out too much among the witches, she followed suit.
Now--
Xu Ling glanced at the crowd. Although some people had noticed her and April, thankfully no one had realized that she was the "plague god" they were talking about!
Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a strand of black hair mischievously slipping out from the side of her neck. Without making a sound, she raised her hand and casually brushed it across her shoulder, quickly tucking the strand of black hair behind her ear before anyone else could notice.
This place is not safe to stay!
After doing this, Xu Ling immediately took another step back, using April to partially cover herself. Then, she took April's left hand with her right and urged in a low voice, "Let's go back quickly! Fier might be hungry!"
She made up a random excuse, not caring whether it was appropriate or not, and before April could give her an answer, she impatiently lifted her foot to leave.
She practically kidnapped April and left the spot. Only after returning to the dormitory safely and without any accidents did she feel relieved.
However, this relief was only temporary. Because of today's events, Xu Ling became acutely aware of something.
—She really became famous at Phil Academy!
Of course, this isn't a good reputation!
From then on, no matter how unwilling Xu Ling was, she followed the witch's example and welded the black cloak onto her body.
Not only that, but without realizing it, she had even learned to walk timidly.
There was nothing she could do; whenever someone walked past her on the street, she couldn't help but feel suspicious, thinking that everyone's eyes were on her.
If you happen to notice them whispering to each other, that would be even worse!
Even if she couldn't hear what they were saying at all, she would subconsciously put herself in their shoes and feel that they were talking about her, or rather... they had already guessed that she was the "plague god"!
This thought, it must be admitted, makes Xu Ling want to run away at the slightest sign of trouble!
However... things don't seem to be as bad as she imagined.
Xu Ling unconsciously rubbed her chin.
At least today, when many people noticed her, they didn't seem to show any surprise...
Xu Ling couldn't help but carefully review the scene from just now. If she remembered correctly, what they showed seemed to be nothing more than simple curiosity about the witch.
Yes!
After thinking it over again, she nodded with a sense of self-affirmation.
They were certain they hadn't missed a single word; they were genuinely just curious about the "witch," not about a witch named "Xu Ling" who could spread plagues!
This realization immediately cheered Xu Ling up. Her mood, which had been gloomy because of the inexplicably triggered task by the system, instantly brightened, and even her complaints about the reliable system dissipated.
Thinking about it, it's both reliable and pitiful.
Xu Ling's expression suddenly changed, and she looked at the kitten in front of her with a wave of sympathy.
After I got linked with her, we either argued every day or were constantly stressed out over points.
Let's just leave it at that.
Being reliable is quite difficult!
"What kind of look is that?" Being face-to-face with Xu Ling, it naturally saw her instantaneous change in expression. It tilted its head, puzzled as to what Xu Ling had been thinking in that brief moment, and why her gaze suddenly became full of pity.
Could it be... that she has some big trick up her sleeve?
Immediately, Kaopu's eyes turned wary, and he instinctively took two steps back, widening the distance between himself and Xu Ling.
But at that moment, Xu Ling suddenly moved.
With lightning speed, she scooped up Kaopu and hugged him affectionately, saying, "Kaopu, I'll do my best to complete the missions from now on!"
Reliable: "???" What's wrong with her?!
Xu Ling continued talking to herself, "Sigh~ You're pitiful too..."
Reliable: ...Wait a minute! How is it pitiful?! Where did you get that conclusion?!
Now that it had come to its senses, Kaopu immediately struggled; it couldn't stand being in that suffocating embrace any longer!
However, it's unclear where Xu Ling got the strength today. Things it could easily break free from in the past, it struggled for a long time today, but Xu Ling still held it firmly in place.
Thus, it reluctantly found itself in a tug-of-war with Xu Ling.
Fortunately, this tug-of-war didn't last long. Soon after, the person who resolved it—April—returned.
With her return came, along with a piece of terrible news.
—A piece of terrible news specifically for Xu Ling!
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