Chapter 204 I'm no worse than you! Hevinia!
"Who is it, knocking on the door so early in the morning... Ah, it's Phoenix, good morning."
Seeing Tupac yawning and looking sleepy, Phoenix, who had been waiting outside for more than ten minutes, quickly suppressed the displeasure on his face and said calmly, "You got up late, Tupac."
"Hey, why are you so serious?" Tupac said, "Today is still the Seven Syllables Day. According to the will of God, it is still a holiday."
"Unfortunately, your vacation ends today," Phoenix said, "We should prepare for the ceremony."
"Aren't we already preparing? Otherwise, why would I not sleep in my own dormitory and have to follow you here? I've tried my best, okay?" Tupac shrugged. "Also, what are you going to do today?"
"What you and I have to do is to confirm the final details with Hevinia and discuss the selection of this movement." Phoenix said, "After that, you can go back first."
Tupac raised an eyebrow, "I'll go back first? What about you?"
"I have received an invitation from the three deans and will stay here tonight to attend the grand opening ceremony of the three academies."
Tupac understood immediately and said with a smile, "It seems that the Third Dean also thinks that we can get the first place in the ceremony, so he has established a good relationship with the future head of the Taichu Family in advance. It seems that we have secured the first place in this ceremony... So why do you have this expression? Can't you smile a little?"
"I'm just concerned about why Daniel wasn't invited." Phoenix was obviously not as optimistic as Tupac, and said calmly, "He is the orthodox of Taichu, but according to the three deans, he rejected the proposal."
"Do you still think he has some ideas?" Tupac waved his hand. "Hey, Phoenix, you're just thinking too much. Daniel probably didn't win over you for Helvinia, so he was embarrassed to go on stage. Just make way for the newcomer."
Phoenix said nothing, just looked at Tupac.
Sometimes he envied Tupac.
It's possible to live well with a brain that you don't use at all.
However, even if Phoenix was indeed concerned about Daniel's intentions, he didn't need to worry too much because the Taichu family had always disdained to do some shady little tricks behind the scenes, and most of the time they would just run over it.
So now let’s get down to business.
Phoenix glanced at Tupac's bare arms and said calmly, "If you really don't want to work today, you can go back first. I will go find Hevinia by myself."
"How can that be possible?" Tupac immediately perked up when he heard Hevinia. "She's my future wife, and..."
He raised his head, looked at the sky, and then said with a smile.
"It's time to confirm the bet I made with you yesterday."
A bet?
Phoenix was stunned for a moment before he remembered what Tupac meant, and then he said calmly, "I didn't agree to make this bet with you."
"That kind of thing doesn't matter." Tupac waved his hand and said with a smile, "Aren't you curious about the result?"
Phoenix shook his head: "Boring."
He paused and continued.
"I'm not interested in your little games. In comparison, I care more about Hevinia. I have no problem giving her to you, but you have to make sure you can control her... I don't want her to fall into the hands of the Taichu family."
"Don't worry, Phoenix." Tupac grinned, showing his big white teeth, "No one understands women better than me. Today I will make her call me Mr. Tupac obediently."
Phoenix glanced at Tupac, as if he wanted to remind him of something, but finally gave up.
Then, he took Tupac, full of confidence, to find Hevinia in the restaurant, and when he saw Hevinia, Tupac's eyes lit up.
Because today Helvinia's dress style is completely different from usual. In the past, Helvinia always wore robes that were one size larger than her original size and brighter in color, which made her look more lively and lovely.
But today, Hevinia was wearing a pure black, close-fitting robe with almost no other colors.
It gives people a more mature, solemn and holy feeling.
Coupled with her already outstanding appearance, Tupac, who thought he had seen countless women, felt a little itchy.
"Good morning, Miss Helvinia." Tupac stepped forward to greet Helvinia before Phoenix, showing his iconic white teeth. "You look beautiful today. This color suits you very well."
Hevinia raised her head upon hearing the voice, and looked at Tupac who was walking towards her, and she also smiled.
"Really?" she said softly. "I'd love to hear you like it, Mr. Tupac."
In the following time, the three of them began to discuss the music for the ceremony.
It was called a discussion, but basically it was just Phoenix who was talking. Tupac's entire attention was on Helvinia, and Helvinia didn't express much of her opinion, she just listened.
This made it look like Phoenix was working alone.
But Phoenix was not unhappy about this, and was even quite satisfied with the situation.
Because selecting music is also an extremely important part of the ceremony.
Even a seven-note piece has its merits and demerits and emphases, and different movements can highlight different notes. From the perspective of the family, as long as it can get the first place, it will be fine, and from the perspective of Phoenix, he naturally hopes to choose the movement with his own notes as the center.
So it would be great if Tupac and Helvinia had no intention of getting involved.
As a result, the preliminary selection of the music piece was confirmed in a short time, which was smoother than Phoenix had imagined.
Then we started chatting.
Phoenix asks Helvinia if she will join him on stage tonight for the opening of the gala.
Hevinia replied bitterly, "I probably can't attend. I haven't finished the paper assigned to me by my advisor and Professor Arianna. If I can't finish it, they probably won't let me go to the second college. So I can only stay in the dormitory tonight to finish my paper."
Phoenix heard that this was Hevinia's excuse for not wanting to participate, but he didn't point it out. So he asked Tupac, "What about you?"
"I don't have anything to do, so I'll just accompany you to the opening ceremony." Tupac replied lazily.
"Okay." Phoenix nodded and said, "Then after everything is done tonight, let's go back to the Second Academy tomorrow morning to start preparing."
Both Helvinia and Tupac agreed.
Thus, this short party came to an end. When it was about to end, Tupac suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Helvinia: "Oh, by the way, Miss Helvinia. Do you know a girl called... Well, let me think."
Tupac tried hard to recall, then snapped his fingers.
"Oh, I think her name is Polly."
Helvinia, who had just stood up, stopped and said, "Polly?"
"Yes."
Hevinia recalled and said, "There was a first-year girl who was poisoned to death last night. I think her name was this."
When Tupac heard that he had been poisoned to death, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.
He glanced at the expressionless Phoenix with a smug look, and then said to the rather puzzled Helvinia, "That should be right, it's the person I was talking about. Miss Helvinia, this is a game between Phoenix and me, and obviously, I won."
"...Really?" Helvinia looked very interested. "Can you tell me about it?"
"Now?" Tupac looked around and said with a smile, "I'm afraid this isn't the right place, Miss Hevinia. If you'd like, I'd be happy to tell you in private, tonight."
Phoenix glanced at Tupac.
This calculation has already hit me in the face.
And Helvinia smiled and replied: "Is that so? Then I think there will be a chance soon, but it's not possible tonight."
Tupac was not frustrated by the rejection, but just shrugged and said: "Then I can only hope that the opportunity will come soon."
"Of course, we'll be together for a long time." Helvinia slyly extended her hand to Tupac, "How about shaking hands first? To celebrate the formation of our band?"
Tupac and Phoenix naturally would not refuse, and they were even happy to do it.
Although this is just a very simple ceremony, it is better than nothing.
"For the Lord's will," Phoenix said with a smile, "and for us."
"yes."
“For the Lord and for us.”
After shaking hands, Hevinia left first.
Phoenix looked at Tupac and said, "I'm going to the Third Dean's place. Will you come with me?"
Honestly, Phoenix was a little afraid that Tupac would continue to mess around in the Third Academy, so he thought it would be best to keep him by his side.
But what he didn't expect was that Tupac stretched out his arms and said, "Forget it, I'm going back to the Second Academy."
Phoenix was a little surprised: "Going back to the Second College? Aren't you going to stay and attend the opening ceremony with me?"
"I changed my mind." Tupac said lazily, "There's no point in staying here. That woman is dead, and the game is over. Helvinia doesn't want to date me, so I might as well go back early."
Although Phoenix was a little speechless about Tupac's impulsive personality, it was not a bad thing for this guy to go back early, so as to avoid causing any more trouble.
So he nodded, said nothing more, got up and left.
Tupac looked at Phoenix's receding back, and a smile gradually appeared on his lazy face.
He opened his palm, and there was a crumpled piece of paper in it.
Tupac smiled as he unfolded the paper, recalling the feeling of Helvinia's fingertips tickling his palm when she shook his hand earlier.
After reading the small words on it, Tupac chuckled and said, "What a charming little girl," then rolled up the note, put it in the candlestick on the table, and left humming a little tune.
The crumpled piece of paper was quickly devoured by the weak flame, and then deformed and blackened in the flame.
Eventually burned to ashes.
…
Hevinia walked in the snow, quietly observing the academy.
Unlike seven days ago when we were completely immersed in the joyful atmosphere of the festival, although today is still at the end of the festival, the atmosphere is completely different.
There is no more happiness and relaxation, only tension and busyness.
Moreover, with people dying one after another for several days in a row, there was an lingering sense of crisis added to the tension and busyness.
"Are you nervous?"
Bai Wei's voice brought Hevinia's thoughts back from drifting to who knows where.
"nervous?"
"Yes." Bai Wei said calmly, "You should know what your actions tonight mean."
"Does this mean Jin Yin will die too?"
"It means that hunters will suddenly find themselves becoming prey," Bai Wei said. "At that time, fear and anger will make them unable to sleep or eat."
Helvinia said, "Isn't that wonderful?"
"Yes, but this also means that you can never go back to the past." Bai Wei said with a smile, "If you still had a chance to live your life as Hevinia before, then as soon as they take action tonight, this possibility no longer exists. They will not give up until they have dug you out completely."
"Are you trying to persuade me to give up tonight's action?"
"Of course not." Bai Wei shook his fingers. "After all, I was torn apart by gods, so there's nothing to be afraid of. I just want to remind you that when the water is completely muddied and everyone is forced to go, the line between prey and hunter becomes blurred. At this time, the most important thing is not strength, but... reason. Only with enough reason and clarity can you survive to the end, no matter what happens or what accidents happen during this period."
Bai Wei's sudden reminder surprised Hevinia.
She didn't quite understand why Bai Wei suddenly talked about this with her.
Logically speaking, Bai Wei would not say something meaningless at this time... Is he reminding her of something?
Uncontrollable accidents...what do you mean?
Really, can you please stop telling riddles?
Hevinia wanted to ask again, but at this moment, she saw someone waiting for her in front of the dormitory door.
Daniel.
Hevinia's brows furrowed slightly.
Could it be that Bai Wei’s reminder was still about Daniel?
Helvinia walked towards Daniel calmly, and when Daniel saw Helvinia, he smiled elegantly again: "Miss Helvinia, I..."
Before he could finish his words, the door of the dormitory was pushed open with a bang.
The two turned around and saw Olenna stumbling out in dishevel.
When she saw Hevinia, Olenna was stunned at first, and then her expression quickly became excited.
"Helvetia!" she yelled at Helvetia. "I did it! I did it!"
What succeeded?
Before Hevinia could react immediately, she saw Olenna throw the bloodstained coat aside.
Revealing the beautiful skin, which was still stained with blood,
Golden musical note.
Hevinia's pupils narrowed slightly.
“I did it, I did it!”
Tears were still glistening in Olenna's excited eyes.
"I told you! I'm no worse than you! I'm no worse than you, Helvinia!"
Under the astonished gazes of countless people, she spoke hysterically, as if she wanted to vent all her grievances.
"I will defeat you fair and square! I will defeat you fair and square!"
Hevinia finally reacted.
The second golden seventh note appeared.
She is no longer unique.
The first accident occurred.
(End of this chapter)
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