Chapter 79: The Saintess Wants Me to Steal the Spotlight

“Delisa, you really are here.”

Michelle smiled as she approached Delisa, who gently nodded with a barely noticeable smile at the corner of her mouth.

“Miss Delisa actually smiled.”

Everyone in the classroom was surprised. Upon hearing this, Delisa immediately wiped away her smile and put on a stern face.

“Leo is in the same class as you; where is he?”

Michelle looked around the classroom and spotted Leo hiding in the corner, covering his face with a book.

She immediately switched to a cheerful smile and walked over to Leo. “Leo, I found you.”

“Is there something you need? Saintess.”

This was the first time Michelle had come to the classroom to find him.

Leo didn’t look at the classmates around him; he didn’t need to guess that they were definitely giving him fiery glares, wishing they could tear him apart.

“I’m here to take you to the Crimson Flame Team; let’s go together.”

Michelle grabbed Leo’s hand and pulled him up from his seat as if dragging him.

“Delisa, we’ll talk later; I’m leaving first.”

Michelle waved gently at Delisa, and Leo caught a glimpse of a subtle resentful expression in her eyes as she looked at him.

It seemed like the young lady had taken note of him.

It made sense; Delisa thought Michelle was here to find her, but she ended up intercepting him.

“Leo, the young lady said not to forget today’s training.”

One of Delisa’s followers said.

“I know.” Leo replied weakly.

“Yeah, I know too.” Michelle said enthusiastically.

Delisa smiled again.

“Damn Leo, not only is he close to the Saintess, but even the young lady has such a good relationship with him.”

The boys in the classroom pounded their chests in frustration, and suddenly Delisa’s gaze turned to the one who spoke.

That person clearly broke out in a cold sweat. “I need to go to the bathroom; I can’t hold it anymore.”

With the young lady present, no one in the classroom dared to discuss what had just happened.

The Crimson Flame Team gathered once again.

“Sorry! Leo, Michelle, it’s my lack of ability as the captain that put you in danger.”

Nathan apologized to the two.

“It’s no big deal; it wasn’t a problem for me.” Leo was the first to respond.

Michelle followed up, “It’s not your fault; I was careless myself. If I had noticed the cultists nearby earlier, that wouldn’t have happened. Besides, I dragged you into it; otherwise, you wouldn’t have had to go through the investigation, and the team wouldn’t have had to stop their adventures.”

“Anyway, as long as you’re okay, team matters are small. It’s rare for everyone to gather again, so let’s be happy.”

Heles slapped Nathan on the back to lift his spirits.

“Although I was also affected, I’ll generously forgive you.”

Krista patted her chest, looking magnanimous.

Yuris stared at Leo, “I don’t want you to be defeated by someone else before I can beat you.”

Their experiences weren’t great, and the others in the team were comforting them in their own ways.

“Next up is the academy classing battle; we won’t take on any missions during this time. Everyone, get ready to face the classing battle in the best condition.”

Nathan announced before the team disbanded.

“Ah! What a hassle; I almost forgot about this.”

Leo almost forgot; what if he didn’t want to participate? Could he refuse?

“Leo, let’s work hard together. We need to give it our all to help the team achieve a good classing; we can’t slack off.”

Michelle seemed to see through his thoughts, encouraging him with her eyes.

The Saintess was getting more and more excessive; just because she understood him didn’t mean she could manipulate him.

Leo opened his mouth, “…Alright.”

Leaving the team, Leo and Michelle went to find Delisa together.

“Saintess, do you feel like you want me to steal the spotlight?”

On the way, Leo suddenly said.

“Huh? Why do you say that? I’ve always been like this.”

Michelle said flusteredly, her flickering eyes had already exposed her.

“Like today, why did you come to the classroom to find me? I guess everyone in the class must have a grudge against me now. Also, during the team activities, wanting me to give it my all is also to expose my strength to the academy, right?”

Leo put on a stern face, pretending to be angry.

“Um~”

Michelle slightly lowered her head, making a cute sound.

“Isn’t it strange? Clearly so powerful, why do you want to hide? That would make people look down on you. If Leo is looked down upon, I would be unhappy.”

Leo gazed at her, trying to see through her true thoughts.

“Because if I don’t, it feels like Leo will drift away from me, and the distance between us will grow. I don’t know why, even though we’ve become friends, it still feels so unfamiliar. Only by showing your strength and letting more people know you might this feeling disappear.”

Michelle tugged at his sleeve with her small hand, her face filled with tears, carrying a hint of pleading, afraid that if she wasn’t careful, he would drift away from her, and they would become strangers.

I won’t be tempted by you; my heart is as solid as a rock!

“Just a little bit, just expose a little bit, okay? Please!”

The Saintess used a spoiled attack, her eyes glistening with tears, pouting her small mouth, shaking Leo’s hand continuously.

Leo was caught off guard, struck right in the heart.

A surge of impulse arose in his heart, wanting to dominate the academy classing battle, trampling all the geniuses underfoot, completely crushing them, and then arrogantly declaring:

I’m not targeting anyone; I’m saying that everyone present is trash!

He had stolen enough of the spotlight; he would probably be beaten to death by others the next day.

“Just a little bit; we agreed on just a little bit.”

Leo covered his trembling little heart and extended a finger.

“Great! Then it’s settled.”

Michelle immediately let go of his hand, took a step back, and put her hands behind her back, showing a slightly shy smile.

“Don’t think about slacking off; I’ll supervise you then.”

Damn! I was indeed tricked.

Leo secretly hated himself for being useless, unable to withstand the Saintess’s spoiled attack.

Who on earth corrupted the kind and lovely Saintess?

It must be those people from the church; it has to be!

After that, Leo and Michelle joined hands and arrived at Delisa’s exclusive room.

The aroma of tea wafted through the air.

Various snacks and cakes were laid out on the table, and the passing maids kept bringing more to the table.

“You’ve arrived; sit down!”

Delisa welcomed them to sit.

“Leo, look, so many delicious things.”

Michelle pulled Leo to sit down together.

“Weren’t we supposed to train? What’s this for?” Leo asked.

“Don’t worry; let’s have afternoon tea first.”

Delisa sat elegantly in her chair, leisurely sipping a cup of tea.

“Don’t be polite; I’ve ordered famous snacks from the Ailan Holy City and the Imperial Capital. There should be pastries to your liking.”

“The quantity is a bit much; I’m afraid eating too much…”

Leo glanced at Michelle beside him and changed his words, “Eating too much might not be good.”

“No problem; if we can’t finish it, I’ll give it to…”

Delisa hadn’t finished her sentence when Michelle interrupted her.

“It’s fine; eating this little cake won’t make you gain weight.”

Delisa: ???

In her astonished gaze, Michelle quickly and elegantly ate, and by the end, the table was filled with pastries, with only a little eaten by her and Leo; the rest was all taken care of by Michelle.

Michelle patted her little belly, satisfied, “The taste is really good; I can eat a little less at night.”

Hearing this, the young lady was shocked for a long time, and she was quite unsettled.

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