Chapter 64: The Bizarre Sorcery of the Red Queen Family

Chapter 64: The Bizarre Sorcery of the Red Queen Family

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When many Foxkin hurriedly helped those unlucky fellows who had already fainted back to the repeater students’ lounge, they found the lounge crowded with people. Injured patients hit by magic spells and people trying to remove curses were everywhere.

It seemed many people had fallen today.

A tall human man and a burly Foxkin man with a pockmarked face were standing in the center of the lounge. The pockmarked male Foxkin wizard was angrily commanding everyone to look through books, brew potions, and lift curses.

The human man, however, looked very calm as he directed many male and female Foxkin wizards and witches in using sorcery.

The chairs and benches around this group were covered with various Voodoo Dolls, substitute dolls, curse items, and artifacts. It seemed the conflict was still ongoing.

It looked like someone had cast a curse on Louis in the office at noon first. After it was ‘reflected’ back by the nonexistent Ocris Magic Mirror, these young Foxkin geniuses, who usually picked on others and were rarely provoked themselves, felt immensely challenged.

So, curses followed one after another, filled with the anger of ‘how dare you fight back after I slapped you’.

Clearly, no matter how powerful one person was, they could not handle dozens.

So it seemed the fight during the lunch break had indeed been effective. Gradually, no more curses were reflected back.

The human wizard and the many Foxkin couldn’t help but look up and exchange a meaningful smile.

But they didn’t seem willing to stop there. Instead, they intensified their efforts. It seemed they planned to make this Louis VI remember this bitter lesson.

Don’t think you’re just a temporary worker; didn’t Director Trif eventually come running over himself back then?

Newcomers always don’t know who in the Sacred Icon Tree Academy you can mess with and who you can’t. Relying on having a princess as a teacher, you think others won’t dare touch you. This academy is full of people born into major noble families. Which family doesn’t Ocris have to deal with with a smile?

You got yourself into big trouble, couldn’t handle it, and even caused a pile of trouble for your teacher. This kind of kid who’s never left the academy and doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth needs to be taught a lesson to behave and remember.

When Lilith and the others came in, the human wizard and several leaders of the new Foxkin generation smiled and waved at them. The girls’ eyes lit up, knowing their boyfriends were helping them vent their anger. They felt both happy and wronged. Pouting, they went over there to act coquettishly.

Lilith looked at the chaotic crowd in the lounge and sat down in a seat, rubbing her forehead.

That guy was definitely going to make a fool of himself this afternoon, but Lilith couldn’t really feel happy about it. Because today’s incident had gotten a bit out of hand, and she didn’t know how to deal with the aftermath. If this conflict ended up making relations between the Foxkin and Ocris stiff, her sister’s expression definitely wouldn’t be too pleasant.

But the moment she thought of that five thousand Gold Galleon IOU, Lilith secretly gritted her teeth again.

“Lilith, I heard from Zinnia.” The tall human man gently sat down opposite Lilith. He reached for Lilith’s hand resting on the table, seeming to want to comfort her. However, Lilith subtly avoided it.

Lilith looked up towards the fireplace sofa area in the lounge and noticed Zinnia wasn’t there. She couldn’t help but feel a bit uncomfortable.

This Daniel guy was clearly dating Zinnia but always kept trying to flirt with her. And Zinnia didn’t seem to care about it—well, that made sense. She was just using Daniel for his money and fame, stringing him along for fun. It wasn’t sincere at all.

Usually, she wouldn’t have to put on a stern face. After all, this guy came from the Red Queen Family. His father, Earl Red Mountain, had both wealth and real power. Even Her Majesty Dalphinia had to show him respect. He belonged to a truly major noble family—and he also held the title of Baron.

But she really wasn’t in the mood today.

Daniel didn’t mind Lilith’s action. The more he couldn’t get her, the itchier he felt inside. He restrained himself and said softly, “Don’t dwell on this anymore. That guy was the one who acted unreasonably first. You were just playing some small jokes and pranks. But he had no sense of propriety, used tricks to make you sign such a huge IOU. He simply doesn’t know what’s good for him.”

At this point, Daniel’s eyes narrowed slightly.

It was just an Ocris Magic Mirror. Did he really think he was something special? It might work against ordinary wizards, but the Red Queen Family didn’t take it too seriously.

These little vixens like Lilith were all slippery. They kept stringing him along all day. This time, they finally ran into trouble and came to him for help.

Once I get that IOU from that guy’s hands, if you still try to mess with me, don’t blame me for getting tough.

Doesn’t Miss Lilith always like playing house here? Acting like the queen of this new generation, liking to be fawned over?

Today, I’ll let people fawn over you to your heart’s content.

This afternoon, I’ll make that guy kneel and beg for mercy. Then I’ll make him watch as a monkey crawls out from his behind.

Daniel couldn’t help but feel a bit amused.

Lilith quietly observed Daniel’s expression and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, Daniel had to step in. The sorcery of the Red Queen Family was incredibly bizarre. Even Her Majesty Frankischko had once been embarrassed by this family. With Daniel here this time, they were sure to succeed in getting the IOU back.

But after this, she would probably owe him a favor… Thinking about it, it might have been better to tell her sister. But always running to her sister for help was too shameful.

Besides, her sister and Ocris were so close. She might very well drag her to apologize before Miss Ocris… Now that Helen had betrayed them, this matter couldn’t be covered up. That girl even heard everyone speaking ill of Ocris.

If her sister found out everything, she would definitely slap her in front of Miss Ocris.

‘If all these things get out, how can I continue being the president of the ‘Red Skull’ club?’

‘But after this, won’t Daniel demand my club president position?’

While Lilith was foolishly worrying about her little house-playing matters, Daniel had already planned everything out.

Seeing his prize still looking distracted, Daniel changed the subject and comforted her gently for a while. His family had deep resources; he was the specially cultivated heir. He was also very good at socializing. So he had great presence, and his conversation was witty and humorous.

After a while, Daniel mentioned how they had messed with that guy, which made Lilith laugh through her tears.

“He will taste the bitter fruit today, and soon—I guess before he gets off work this afternoon, he will come with the IOU and kneel on the ground begging for mercy. Whatever Bob ate today, I will make him return it a hundredfold in public. Don’t worry, I’ll vent this anger for you.”

Daniel reached for Lilith’s hand again and said tenderly, “Lilith, no matter what, we will protect you.”

These words, and this ‘we’, warmed Lilith’s heart. She pulled her hand back, but her face had turned slightly red. Seeming to feel the atmosphere between them was too ambiguous, she looked elsewhere and changed the subject: “Where’s Zinnia? Why isn’t she back yet?”

Daniel looked back, also puzzled. “She went to the changing room. Why is she taking so long?”

“Oh right, maybe she’s showering. You know, Bob today… Oh, darn it, why did I bring that up?” Daniel shook his head, though he seemed to have mentioned it on purpose. He looked at Lilith and said with a smile, “It’s fine, Lilith. You don’t have that stuff on you. You smell nice.”

Lilith bit her lip and finally stood up to leave. “Sorry, Daniel, I need to go to the changing room too.”

As she passed Daniel, she accidentally brushed against his arm, making his thoughts wander.

After entering the changing room, Lilith saw that Zinnia and the others seemed to have just showered and changed clothes, even their underwear. The six girls looked at the underwear, bit their lips, and exchanged glances.

Lilith quickly fetched her clothes too. After the sisters ahead finished and vacated a spot, she also washed up and changed into a new set of clothes.

Under her top was a shirt with lace trim, and over it was a black-and-white waistcoat. There were some buttons on the chest area, looking neat and clean.

After putting on white noble-style high stockings, Lilith used a small spell to blow-dry her white tail and hair. Checking the time, it was already past four in the afternoon. She tied up her hair, hiding her little ears inside.

After finishing up, the six sisters felt much more cheerful. When they returned to the living room, they found the wizards were already laughing and opening champagne to celebrate. Several small Yordles who had just come to deliver champagne were crying, standing in a row, being sprayed by the champagne.

Looking at the lively scene in the hall, the six sisters felt warm inside—the many gentlemen, knowing they were still sulking, had deliberately found some clowns to play with.

Since Principal Oliver, the Yordles hadn’t had any outstanding new generations in recent times. Most came from scholarly or big merchant families—they did very well in studies and business. But both types served the Ministry of Magic and the nobility. So in the eyes of Ministry of Magic officials’ descendants and nobles, they were almost naturally inferior.

Especially the Foxkin. Their entire race not only had extremely deep connections within the Ministry of Magic, but the Yordles had also historically been their vassals. So the relationship between Foxkin and Yordles in the academy was somewhat delicate.

Plus, there was that prophecy—the Foxkin would bow to the Yordles. This made the Foxkin often bully Yordles in private.

But regarding this, Principal Oliver, a Yordle himself, turned a blind eye, seemingly treating it just as games among children.

He had even once made a humorous remark—all changes would begin this year. Someone would come to stand up for the Yordle brats.

This made many people intensify their actions in private.

Many people said the principal was following that prophecy—the strongest wizard in ‘this world’s’ history foretold in the prophecy would enroll. And he would be a Yordle.

I wonder if the principal had prepared to find him a good teacher.

Seeing Daniel waving at them, the six little vixens temporarily forgot their earlier unhappiness and joined the crowd. They took the champagne handed to them by the men and, amidst the noise, mischievously sprayed the little Yordles.

The little Yordles just stood there crying and wailing, not daring to move or even dodge. Looking at their cowardly appearance, the little vixens burst into laughter.

Lilith couldn’t help but imagine that was the little wizard. A sense of vengeful pleasure arose, making her feel even more delighted.

After playing for a while, the little Yordles were finally ignored. They stood there continuing their punishment; only after they were completely dry could they leave—that was the usual practice.

But these little Yordles had been getting more and more out of line lately. Just now, one little Yordle, after being sprayed, didn’t obediently go inside to stand but turned and ran away.

And even threatened something about waiting until after work.

That phrase again…

They’d deal with him when they had time later.

The Foxkin chatted leisurely.

“Lilith, everything’s taken care of over there.” Daniel placed his champagne on the table. He winked at Lilith with a mysterious look.