Her life

Chapter 13

Divus Crewel's office

"Suz, I need your assistance in tutoring the potion class for the second years. I have a meeting with Crowley later," Divus requested, his gaze fixed on his sister who was lounging on the luxurious sofa. He busied himself with tidying up the supporting materials for the class, preparing everything Suz would need.

Suz, lounging on the luxurious sofa, lazily opened one eye to peer at her brother. She let out a long sigh. "It's very tiring to teach, you know?" Her exhaustion was evident in her voice, but Divus could see a glimmer of interest in her eyes.

Divus stood up from his position, walked to her side, and took a seat beside his sister. He reached out and gently held her face, turning it towards him. "I understand, these days Yuu always comes to find you, asking for help, but you only offer clues and it seems she doesn't get it all. So, you want to escape from her and that's why you came here."

Suz grabbed a pillow and hugged it tightly, her eyes filled with mixed emotions. "You already know what's been going on, Divus." Divus gently took the pillow away, his touch comforting and warm. He held her face up, his eyes filled with compassion. "I've heard from Yuu sometimes about you. She said you avoid her touch. I understand why you're behaving like that. But there is no one who will harm you again."

"Divus, I am a monster, a sinner. This whole body is a monster," Suz confessed, her voice trembling. She looked down, her guilt weighing heavily on her. "I... I've done a lot of harmful things before. You are too kind to think that I can live a normal life."

Divus gently ruffled her hair, a comforting smile on his face. "Suz, we all have our pasts, our mistakes. But you have grown, and you've chosen a different path. You're not defined by your past actions. You're my sister, and I believe in you."

Suz looked up at him, her eyes glistening with a mixture of gratitude and vulnerability. "Divus... thank you."

Divus's smile widened, his voice filled with reassurance. "Now, about the potion class... It's the plant potion today, and I know how much you enjoy that. Plus, you always score a full A in this class. I think the second years will benefit greatly from your expertise. Will you consider teaching them?"

Suz's eyes lit up with interest, a spark of excitement replacing her earlier fatigue. She nodded slowly, a small smile forming on her lips. "Fine, Divus. For you, I'll do it. I'll teach the second years the art of plant potion brewing."

A proud smile tugged at Divus's lips as he witnessed Suz's willingness to step forward. "I knew you'd come around. Your knowledge and skills will be invaluable to the students. And remember, Suz, you're not a monster. You're my sister, and I love you."

Alchemy Workshop

As Divus and Suz entered the workshop, Suz couldn't help but notice the curious gazes and hushed whispers among the students. They seemed intrigued, yet skeptical about her ability to teach the potion class. Divus, aware of the uncertainty in the air, confidently placed all the necessary materials on the table and cleared his throat to capture everyone's attention.

"Today," Divus began, his voice projecting authority, "we have a special guest instructor for the potion class. Suz-san will be leading the session in my absence as I have a meeting with Crowley. Any questions?"

One of the Octavinelle students, not fully convinced, spoke up, voicing their doubts. "Are you sure about this? She seems like a new staff member who may not be knowledgeable enough to teach us. How can someone like her guide us?"

Divus, visibly irritated, raised his pointer and directed it toward the student. "Let me provide you with some information about her. Suz Crewel was a top-performing student in Night Raven College before, excelling in potionology and all science classes, scoring A+ in every subject." The student tsked and averted their gaze, seemingly unconvinced.