Swear Fealty To Me, My Subjects!

Chapter 101.2: Punishment and Rewards, Bullying and Sweetness (2)

In reality, what Rayne wanted to complain about was not just the fact that the Great Teacher left her post without permission.

Rayne sized up the Great Teacher and asked curiously, "Elktela, why did you suddenly appear when my sister and I were attacked by the bug swarm? Are you going to tell me that you were just passing by? Do you think that such a coincidence is possible? Could it be that… you've been secretly observing me and my sister during this period of time and deliberately waited for us to meet with danger before pretending to appear in time to curry favor with me?"

Ah… she was reprimanded by him again.

The Great Teacher blushed slightly and explained in a flustered manner, "No, you've misunderstood. I was merely loitering around the tundra because I couldn't find you guys. However, earlier on, I suddenly sensed a fluctuation of magical powers…"

Ever since she parted ways with Rayne, the Great Teacher had actually lost track of the latter.

That greenhouse that was used as a base had already been abandoned.

In the vast tundra, it was actually not easy for the Great Teacher to find Rayne and Edaline.

However, Rayne's questioning was not entirely off the mark either.

Indeed, the Great Teacher had that thought. Since Rayne had just rejected her, she did not want to appear in front of him in such a hurry.

At the very least… if she could help Rayne resolve a crisis the moment she appeared, it would probably make him accept her more.

However, things did not go as planned.

The moment they met, Rayne exposed her thoughts.

That made the Great Teacher look extremely wretched.

It could be seen that Rayne's attitude towards the Great Teacher had turned even more stern this time round after her return.

In the past, Rayne would only give some stern reminders during classes if the Great Teacher made mistakes.

Although his words were a little sharp each time, they were logical and could not be faulted.

But now, it was difficult for the Great Teacher to tell if Rayne's reprimand was out of anger and confusion, or… purely out of disdain for her.

The reason he was even complaining so much should probably be because he disliked her, right...?

Rayne Haines...

Elktela Lucia blushed.

You're really way too much...

You pretended to be respectful and gentle so that I would fall in love with you. After I did, you abandoned me immediately and started humiliating me brazenly...

Overboard... why do you have to go overboard as such...

The Great Teacher lamented internally.

However, this feeling...

Made the Great Teacher's heart skip a beat.

To think that she… did not hate it.

At the very least, compared to when he launched a cold war on her by being respectful previously, she felt more comfortable... with the current Rayne.

The experience of interacting with Rayne was an extremely experience for the Great Teacher.

The Great Teacher was born in the Moonlight Court and was a candidate for the Moon Queen. As such, she received special treatment since she was young.

When she grew up, although she was not crowned as the Moon Queen, she joined the White Light Courtyard and was successfully promoted to become a demigod teacher.

Later on, she was even the strongest demigod among the elves and was invincible in the world.

Although she had endured too much pain both physically and mentally because of this, she had always been bathed in praise and admiration as well as doted on…

The elves of Leta only had endless reverence for her. Even the next Moon Queen, Alice, had to address her respectfully as a teacher.

Towards the Great Teacher, even living beings outside of Leta only possessed awe and fear.

Even the demigod Imperial Guard, Histia, who was publicly acknowledged as the peak of the mortal realm, viewed the Great Teacher as a strong foe and did not dare to underestimate her at all.

Although it was strange to say this, but in the entire mortal realm...

The only person who dared to look down on her, reprimand her and was indeed qualified to do so... was Rayne Haines.

In front of this man, the Great Teacher could not raise her head high no matter what...

He was the only one who could make her accept his scoldings convincingly such that she could not refute at all.

And now...

Even though Rayne had just reprimanded her sternly, she was even willing to admit her mistake and apologize...

However, what scared the Great Teacher was that she could not tell from Rayne's cold expression whether the latter had changed his mind.

The old Rayne fancied and courted the Great Teacher with all his might.

Unfortunately, after being rejected by the Great Teacher, he had changed his mind completely.

Sigh…

The Great Teacher was disheartened and bitter.

From the looks of it… although the Great Teacher had tried her best to change herself, it did not move Rayne. He did not forgive her, let alone take any interest in her.

Suddenly, the Great Teacher felt a sense of loss.

I…

What should I do…

I've lost him, but can I really forget him and return to my normal life…

The Great Teacher looked at the flawless snow-white dress she was wearing and felt lost.

Right then.

Suddenly, Rayne placed his hand on the Great Teacher's cheek.

The Great Teacher's heart skipped a beat as she raised her head hurriedly.

Rayne was right in front of the Great Teacher, looking at her.

He revealed a faint smile and whispered with a rare hint of sincerity.

"But, that's a separate matter altogether. You look very pretty today, Elktela. No… you're extremely beautiful and unforgettable."

"Rayne…!"

After that simple statement, the Great Teacher felt as though her eyes were moistening…

At that moment…

.

Her soul that was riddled with holes was resurrected instantly!

The Great Teacher's heart skipped a beat, as though she had received salvation.

A-Ah… it seemed like my efforts were not in vain.

I found my way into his heart once more!

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