54 Disturbance
Selma Payne’s POV:
All the people present were rounded up and sent to the police station, except for one who had to take care of Carolyn.
It was strange that this matter seemed to have nothing to do with her, but I learned from the other members that Carolyn had to eat fruits during lunch, so she brought the fruit knife. She also stepped forward to stop Adam and Ryan’s fight when it broke out, and she took the initiative to point out that Ryan had stripped Chloe of her role because of her.
I couldn’t tell what was wrong with the whole thing, but that strange feeling rose in my heart again. It was uncomfortable and creepy.
But I didn’t want to use these speculations to slander an innocent girl. One cannot push all the fault of men being jealous of beautiful women, right? That didn’t make sense.
During the training that night, I told Aldrich about the incident at school.
He frowned and said, “Students using knives in a fight? These kids are too insensible. The police and the injured won’t let them off just because they acted impulsively.”
“Who said it wasn’t?” I wiped my sweat with a towel and recalled the blood on the floor of the opera hall. “Three people were seriously injured. This will be on the news tomorrow. The group of reporters was like hunting dogs who smelled blood. There will be no peace in the Academy now.”
“Some tabloids like to make up sensational stories to attract attention,” Aldrich reminded me. “You may have to remind your classmates to keep their personal information a secret. Otherwise, there might have been nonsensical news like ‘a woman who’s unparalleled in sex caused a gang fight’ or ‘unraveling Sivir Academy’s chaotic secret’.”
“How do you know so much?” I was surprised. “Did the newspapers also spread rumors about you?”
Aldrich shook his head. “Not really. Those fence-sitters are very aware of the current situation. They won’t provoke people with status. However, the army is not within their scope of fear. After all, most of the soldiers are civilians, right?”
To lay hands on the soldiers who protected our home and country made my bad impression of the tabloids even worse. “That’s disgusting. These unscrupulous newspapers live off blood like leeches.”
I made a mental note that after I succeeded as Queen, maybe I could start with media control. If I wanted to realize my dream of becoming a great Queen, I must really do something for the people.
After training, Aldrich and I sat in the lounge eating hot waffles.
“Winter vacation is coming soon. Time really flies.” I sighed. “It’s the Moonlight Festival next week. Have you decided whom you’re going to play?”
The Moonlight Festival was the most traditional festival of the werewolves. It was a festival to celebrate the birth of the Moon Goddess. On this day, the she-wolves would act as the Moon Goddess, her maidservants, Valkyries, and various incarnations from the legends. The he-wolves would dress up as her servants, guards, or followers.
“What about you?” Aldrich asked. “What do you want to want to be?”
“I would like to play the Moon Goddess,” I said shyly. “The Queen has prepared many beautiful dresses and accessories for me. I don’t want to waste her efforts.”
When I was still a ‘human’, I rarely participated in the Moonlight Festival. Even if I did, I would only play the role of an insignificant maidservant. How out of place would it be for a human to mix in with the werewolves who were partying? I didn’t want to be snubbed, so I spent most of my time watching movies in my room.
Aldrich decided to play the role of a shepherd who fell in love with the goddess at first sight because of the gentle moonlight. His name was also ‘Aldrich’.
“I will follow, respect, and love you forever! Where the moon shines is where my heart is at peace. Please keep an eye on my heart. If it has changed, let me be a firefly, forever in your glory.”
ƒ𝓇ℯ𝑒𝒘𝐞𝚋𝓃𝚘𝚟e𝚕. 𝒄𝗼𝐦
“There won’t be a firefly as handsome as you, Mr. Shepherd.”
We exchanged a sweet kiss that tasted like chocolate waffles. Unfortunately, it was almost the army’s curfew time, and he had to return.
“See you tomorrow.” I hugged his waist and said reluctantly, “Maybe we can discuss your outfit tomorrow? I’ll ask the Queen to find a few skilled tailors.”
Aldrich gently kissed my forehead and said, “We obey your will, Your Highness.”
The next day, the school’s gate was surrounded by reporters as expected. To let the students in, the school even had to ask the police for help to make way.
However, the reporters persevered and surrounded the cordon tape, trying to stuff their microphones into the mouths of every passing student.
Even the chauffeur who sent me to school couldn’t stand it. “This is crazy. These annoying flies. I bet they have spies in every organization. Once something happens, they’ll try to tear up a hot exclusive report like hyenas.”
After avoiding the reporters, I came to the classroom frustrated and found that everyone was whispering.
“What happened?” I asked Dorothy.
Dorothy was eating her breakfast; two pieces of dry whole-grain bread.
