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Chapter 76 - Short Break (2)

Rachel returned to the Royal Court under the protection of numerous Heroes.

Her mother and father, the Queen of England and her consort, were worried sick, thinking that she had been abducted by Evil Society.

Rachel corrected their misunderstanding, that she wasn't abducted, but had left of her own accord. Naturally, she had to tell them about the giant who ended up taking the White Crystal.

Then, their worry became anger, and Rachel ended up being scolded.

Their nagging continued for 30 minutes, telling her not to do something so reckless ever again, and that she would be transferred to England Academy if something similar happened again.

After enduring their threats and scolding, she returned to her room.

She felt like her ears were bleeding.

Tired, she buried herself on her bed.

"...Haa."

Many things happened today that caused her to sigh.

Roton Corporation's CEO, Zelen, was taken to the hospital after fainting. Once the stock market opened tomorrow, Roton Corporation's stocks were sure to plummet.

What happened today wouldn't hurt England. Zelen had written a contract, vowing not to blame England no matter what happened.

However, the 'Royal Court' guild would undoubtedly be impacted as Roton Corporation was its biggest sponsor. If Roton retracted their support, the Royal Court guild would surely falter financially.

"...."

Putting aside such concerns for now, Rachel thought about the incident that happened only two hours ago.

First was Kim Hajin.

He had used some unknown method to identify the Djinn who fled with the crystal and then chased after him. He had almost succeeded in retrieving the crystal, but a mysterious giant intervened and took the crystal away.

In the end, the crystal was lost.

However, the image that stayed in Rachel's mind wasn't the lost crystal, but the man who bashfully confessed that he was her fan.

...Suddenly, other thoughts began to emerge in her mind.

He had left behind many 'hints'. The biggest hint was the theory class.

Kim Hajin was good at studying, but he was well known for not sharing his knowledge with others. She had also heard the slanderous rumors about him.

'But... it was different with me. He always answered any question I asked. And during the final exam, he immediately revealed his location with me, strongly expressing his desire to be with me. But I refused, and he watched over me from afar, helping me when I was in a dangerous situation.

'At first, I didn't understand why. I couldn't find any reason he would help me. But now... everything makes sense. If what he did wasn't directed by reason but feelings, then everything makes sense.'

"...!"

At that moment, Rachel was struck with a flash of insight.

Perhaps, this was a great opportunity. The Royal Court guild needed someone strong in both theory and combat. Kim Hajin was such a person. If it was him, he would be able to raise the Royal Court guild's prestige.

'Then, if I could lead the favorable feelings he has for me in that direction.... No.'

Rachel shook her head.

It was still someone's feelings. Manipulating and making use of someone's feelings was something that people shouldn't do. Rachel immediately shook off the horrible thought she had.