Erica was unaware of Aurelion's hostility.
In fact, you could say she didn't care at all.
What's the point of caring about these things? In the end, Professor Victor still sided with her, didn't he?
She recalled the argument she had with Aurelion at his eighteenth birthday party.
That day, the newly adult empress drank a lot of wine in an attempt to drown her sorrows.
After all, Erica knew that the Queen no longer had any family by her side at that time.
Even the only teacher who cared about her remained in hell for some reason and did not return.
Similarly, on that day, because it was Aurelion's birthday, Erica wanted to give her a glimmer of hope.
She told Aurelion that the professor hadn't actually died; he had simply gone to hell.
The six months she disappeared were spent searching for Professor Victor, and she spent six months with him in Hell.
But in the end, just as they were about to return, Professor Victor inevitably disappeared.
Erica told Aurelion about these things, hoping that the new queen could pull herself together.
Let her believe that she still has a chance to wait for her teacher to return.
However, instead of thanking her for her words, Aurelian began to blame her.
"Why wasn't the teacher brought back?"
Blaming is human nature, and Erica can understand it.
After all, she herself often felt deeply guilty for not being able to return with Professor Victor.
However, when she learned from the evil god that Professor Victor's disappearance was an inevitable fact...
Erica was no longer so worried about the professor's safety.
After all, she believed that the professor was so powerful that he would surely find his way back.
But what ultimately surprised and angered Erica was not Aurelion's blame, but rather what she said:
"Why wasn't I the one accompanying my teacher in hell?"
"If it were me, I could definitely do better than you."
"I will definitely bring the teacher back."
Erica couldn't understand why Aurelion was still jealous of this even at a time like this.
Indeed, Erica could see the obvious jealousy at a glance.
She was jealous of the six months she could spend alone with the professor in hell;
She was comparing herself to others, believing she could definitely do better than "Erika";
She wanted to prove that she was Professor Victor's best "student".
So Erica realized this from that time on.
Aurelion's possessiveness had become pathological to an abnormal degree.
Even though Viktor was nominally dead, she was determined to cling to the title of "Viktor's last outstanding student."
This is why she had a fierce conflict with Aurelion.
In the end, in a fit of anger, Erica left the Empire, taking Vega, who had always been by the professor's side, with her.
She left her hometown so that she could immediately aid Professor Victor once he returned, having become even stronger.
Indeed, she also deeply loved Professor Victor, but Erica had a clear understanding of this feeling.
Her love was completely different from Aurelion's possessiveness.
Her love was tinged with a deep admiration for Professor Victor.
On this point alone, Erica had unknowingly won against Aurelion countless times in her mind.
At that moment, Erica felt a cold and profound gaze.
It was like the chill from a deep lake, making her shudder and even sending a chill down her spine.
Following the chill, Erica lowered her head.
Through the mask, her sharp gaze pierced the cold wind, looking directly at Aurelion, who sat in the center of the audience.
Upon meeting the other person's gaze, she gave a disdainful chuckle.
To reiterate, Erica never cared about Aurelion's hostility.
From beginning to end, Aurelion's hostility towards her seemed entirely unfounded.
But Erica never intended to compete with Aurelion in this regard.
After all, she didn't want to just be a student.
Erica gave a soft hum, tilted her head slightly, and shifted her gaze from Aurelion to the center of the arena.
Then, he softly spoke to the air:
"Professor, don't be afraid, I will protect you!"
Victor: "..."
That sounds like Aurelion is a cannibal.
However, Viktor didn't pay much attention to it and simply responded calmly.
"Whatever."
"Then, can I also try to compete for that golden apple?"
Erica said excitedly,
She turned to look at the transparent figure beside her, her eyes gleaming with intense anticipation.
Which woman doesn't love beauty? Erica, after all, is a normal woman.
She loves luxury goods and is also fond of dazzling jewelry.
She likes the men she chooses, and she also likes to have someone appreciate her beauty.
"If you can win against Aurelion."
Although somewhat helpless, Viktor still said it calmly.
To put it bluntly, the rumors about the golden apple are as illusory as the value of diamonds.
It is entirely due to hype that it has been given this current, illusory value.
Erica knew the truth about the Golden Apple, but she still longed to have one.
Victor did not understand this desire.
But only Erica knew whether what she wanted was the golden apple.
No, all she wanted was Viktor's attitude!
"Thank you, Professor!"
Then came Erica's sweet voice, and a warm smile appeared on her face.
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