[BL] Daily Disposable Persona

16: Child of the Wind 16

After he drew the unknown persona card, Zong Yan didn't sleep well for the rest of the night.

This caused him to feel sluggish in the morning. The dark circles under his eyes were especially conspicuous.

"Good morning."

Zong Yan put some French fries on his plate and squeezed some ketchup. Suddenly he heard a clear voice.

He looked up and saw Edward standing next to him with a glass of milk in his hand.

When other people saw this, their faces were surprised.

His Highness the Prince was usually the center of attention and rather arrogant. He might have come to Miskatonic University alone, but the British royal family behind him hadn't been shy about giving certain benefits to the Spire Council, encouraging them to take good care of the golden prince.

It was well-known that Edward was the favored youngest son of the present king, Lanchester II. In prior years, several newspapers had sworn the king was preparing to skip the first and second heirs and pass the throne directly to his youngest son. Edward had grown up loved by his father and mother. Although the king remarried later, his son's status in the British royal family hadn't lowered at all. He was only criticized occasionally for his slightly harsh personality.

It wasn't unusual for students at MU to come from a distinguished background.

The university was like a forum for free mingling. A lot of people wanted to use this opportunity to develop a relationship with the almost-official crown prince. Unfortunately, the prince was too proud to give them any face.

When people saw Edward personally greet the school chief, nobody was too surprised.

Worthy of the chief ah.

The crowd sighed with emotion.

Zong Yan wasn't aware of all this. Although Edward had named him "my only friend" that day, which was quite a moving title, he didn't take it seriously. He ate and slept as usual and his life went on without a ripple. Occasionally when they ran into each other on campus he'd say hello to the prince, but most of the time Zong Yan pretended he hadn't seen him.

It puzzled Zong Yan that the more indifferent he acted, the more pleased Edward had become. He even condescended to do certain things sometimes, like taking the initiative to come over and say hello this morning.

Was the crown prince of the British royal family really such a masochist?!

"Morning."

Zong Yan nodded and noticed the milk in Edward's hand.

"It was my mother's habit." Edward immediately noticed his glance, gave a glib explanation, and quickly changed the subject. "Make sure you get enough rest. The dark circles under your eyes are about reach your cheeks."

"..."

When Zong Yan returned to his seat for breakfast, he suddenly remembered the whispers he heard the previous night.

Wherever wealth and power gathered, there were always unseen beings. He didn't have any intention of prying into other people's private affairs, but Zong Yan still thought Edward was suspicious. He'd been secretly observing him.

Thinking of this, Zong Yan once again concentrated on the white porridge in his bowl.

Here it becomes necessary to discuss the most tangible benefit Zong Yan received as school chief.

Which was—he could enjoy the private, custom menu of the MU cafeteria for free.

Food was the god of the people, and MU was in the Dreamlands most days of the week. He could only leave on weekends, so he had to rely on the canteen for all his meals.