After school, students left in groups one after another.

Because of the school festival, most of the student council members stayed behind to work overtime.

This included the School Festival Planning Committee.

Adeline and Linda, as the student council presidents of the two schools, had been called to Dean Sophia's office ten minutes ago for an important announcement.

"A very, very important announcement," the student messenger had said, mimicking Sophia's tone.

Dean's Office.

Sophia spun excitedly in her chair, her fingers tapping restlessly on the documents on her desk.

"So... Her Highness the Princess is coming?" Adeline asked, her brow tightly furrowed.

"That's right! Her Highness the Princess places great importance on this school festival, seeing it as a significant opportunity to showcase our school's outstanding educational achievements and promote advanced educational philosophies. Her Highness believes that this event will not only encourage the teachers and students of Seiva to reflect deeply on the essence of education but also contribute to the development of the educational cause."

"To that end, Her Highness the Princess has decided to personally participate in the school festival preparations to further enhance the event's influence."

Dorothy had moved quickly.

After all, the only person who could stop her was the King of Siveshus.

After she laid out the pros and cons, the King also felt it was a good way to win over the nobles. After all, Saint Andros and Lancher Academy were the top two noble schools in Seiva, filled with the future pillars of society.

Thus, the procedures were handled quickly. Dorothy would be joining the School Festival Planning Committee in the next few days.

Adeline looked at the documents Sophia handed her and flipped through them casually. Everything Teacher Sophia had just said was written inside.

"Adeline, I'm not dreaming, am I?" Linda's reaction to the news was the same as Sophia's, a little excited.

That was the imperial princess! The high and mighty Princess Dorothy, who held royal power!

To think she would be in the same classroom as them!

For nobles like Linda and Sophia, this was a tremendous honor.

"Adeline, Linda, you two are still the heads of this school festival planning committee. Her Highness has taken the initiative to state that she is just here to help and will not offer any guiding suggestions. You should just proceed with your original plans. Don't feel any pressure."

"Understood!"

"Okay..."

In just five short minutes, Adeline felt as if she had been through a nightmare.

The princess is coming?

All that talk about promoting educational philosophies and improving student quality was a lie.

Adeline knew she was coming for Felyn.

Back in the capital district, Adeline had already clashed with Dorothy.

However, Adeline had achieved a brief victory at that time.

But now, Dorothy was making a comeback, and Adeline's relationship with Felyn was no longer as close as it had been in the capital district.

"Sigh."

After leaving the office, Adeline sighed.

The original purpose of having Felyn join the planning committee was to get closer to him.

Now, not only Viloti, but Zervanie and Dorothy were here too.

How could she get close now? Would Felyn even have time to get close to her?

The thought gave Adeline a headache. It felt like she had built a stage for the girls around Felyn, and she wasn't even the main character.

"Adeline? You look a little unhappy."

Linda tilted her head. Her golden hair was tied in a ponytail, and paired with the white and red Saint Andros uniform, she looked very energetic.

"Maybe, probably," Adeline replied noncommittally, her mind still on Dorothy.

"Aren't you happy that the princess is coming?" Linda moved closer to Adeline, wanting to comfort her friend. "Is there some... bad blood between you two?"

"No, I'm just in a bit of a bad mood."

Adeline leaned against the window, her skirt fluttering to the left with the wind.

Her rose-tea colored hair was like a sail fluttering on a sinking ship, making a final struggle.

Linda also stopped, her smile fading as she tried to guess Adeline's thoughts.

What did Adeline care about most right now? Felyn, of course.

But what relationship could the princess possibly have with Felyn?

Could it be...

Linda's heart sank, and her legs felt a little weak.

She couldn't remember how many times she'd had such a crazy thought.

Viloti, Adeline, Zervanie... and now Princess Dorothy too?

Linda turned her head stiffly. She didn't ask Adeline.

Because if the answer was yes, she wouldn't be able to accept it at all.

And, if it were true, would Adeline still have any chance of getting Felyn's attention?

Linda looked at Adeline with a pang of pity.

"Adeline, you've fallen for someone you shouldn't have."

Linda regretted it. She regretted encouraging Adeline to pursue Felyn on the night of her failed confession.

At that time, she thought Felyn was just a very handsome, down-and-out noble, and that Adeline would easily get his attention.

But now, it seemed Adeline's chances were very slim.

Her rivals were too strong.

"I know. But I won't give up."

The warm yellow light in the classroom gradually replaced the sun, and the last ray of sunset disappeared.

Adeline and Linda returned to the classroom together. Felyn hadn't arrived yet.

As Adeline's assistant, Felyn's seat was right next to hers.

And next to Felyn was Viloti.

"Miss Viloti, haven't you had dinner yet?" Adeline asked casually when she saw Viloti holding a chocolate bar in both hands, chewing with a blank expression.

"I have. Felyn gave this to me." Viloti took a small bite, her legs swinging back and forth in the air. She used a finger to hook away a strand of hair stuck to the corner of her mouth.

"Aren't you afraid of gaining weight from eating these?"

Hearing this, Viloti stopped chewing and glanced at the chocolate in her hand.

For humans, such high-calorie sweets were a diet killer.

After thinking for a moment, Viloti continued to nibble on the chocolate.

"Felyn gave it to me. If I get fat, maybe it's because Felyn wants to fatten me up."

"Fatten you up?"

"Maybe he likes me chubby."

She's a lost cause!

Adeline covered her forehead and sighed heavily.

Viloti, you're so love-struck!

Snap out of it!

Now Adeline felt that her rivals were terrifyingly strong.

Viloti, this love-struck girl with a super-strong learning mechanism, was not only very good at pleasing Felyn but also very obedient to him.

Zervanie herself was very beautiful, and she knew all too well how to act coy and how to play with a boy's heart.

As for Dorothy, Adeline didn't know much. However, from their brief interaction in the capital district, Dorothy's methods seemed average, posing a smaller threat.

Adeline felt that if she continued as before, silently expressing her love for Felyn and hoping he would notice her, she would have absolutely no chance at all.

Felyn was going to disappear completely from her life in two months. Not to mention that during these two months, the other girls wouldn't just sit back and do nothing; they might even obstruct her from meeting Felyn.

Adeline felt a sense of panic. Her time was running out.

If she still did nothing, there would be no substantial progress between her and Felyn in these two months.

Instead of being hesitant, it was better to go all out.

The worst-case scenario was that Felyn would leave anyway.

But, what could she do?

How could she win Felyn's favor?

Adeline's gaze fell on the chocolate in Viloti's hand.

(End of Chapter)