CHAPTER 102: 102 - REPRESENTATIVES [2]

(Raven’s POV)

"Come and join us."

Lillen said to me and Alec.

But I ignored her for now, and instead—I looked at Alec while holding back a laugh.

’I’m glad to see this in person... Lol.’

I thought to myself.

Alec was blushing really hard, his face red as a tomato. His eyes were locked onto Lillen like a deer staring at headlights.

"Hey."

I muttered and nudged him with my elbow.

"H-huh? O-okay!"

Then Alec suddenly exclaimed with a voice loud enough to make everyone flinch.

"Pfft—"

Alec was panicking. And it was hilarious seeing him like that.

"..."

Everyone turned to him with wide, confused eyes because of his sudden loud voice.

"Sorry..."

Realizing what he did, Alec lowered his head and apologized awkwardly.

He looked so stiff and uncomfortable.

And from my perspective, this was a comedy show.

’It’s the best watching someone be this awkward in front of their crush... First crush, to be precise.’

I thought.

In the novel, Alec was instantly captivated by Lillen’s beauty the moment he laid eyes on her.

It was his first experience with that kind of emotion, so of course, he didn’t know what to do.

He acted like an idiot every time she was around. Just like now.

Unlike me, who had already merged with my past life’s memories, Alec was still slowly absorbing his.

It’s like he watched a movie about a legendary wizard and memorized the plot.

Meanwhile, I watched a movie about an insanely handsome and powerful guy — and I was the actor and protagonist of that film.

That’s the difference between us.

Anyway, as the atmosphere grew more awkward by the second, Lana walked over and pulled up a chair beside Lillen.

’In the novel, the two of them are like sisters. Really close. I’m glad that hasn’t changed.’

I said to myself.

Then Alec quietly walked off and joined Blake and the others.

He didn’t say another word — probably to avoid humiliating himself further.

As for me, I looked at Lillen again.

Her eyes were a cold, stunning shade of light blue.

Her long obsidian-black hair gleamed softly under the lights.

Her red lips, sharp nose, and pale, smooth skin were mesmerizing.

Add to that her model-tier figure with— well, let’s just say Alec isn’t the only one who gets why she’s so captivating.

’Yup, classic beauty trap. No wonder Alec short-circuited.’

[You demon, stop it.]

Sariel cut in.

’But it’s funny.’

I replied inwardly.

[...]

Sariel didn’t bother responding anymore.

Then—

"What are you doing just standing there?"

Lillen suddenly asked me.

"Nothing."

I answered and casually made my way toward Alec and the others.

On my way there, I noticed Cooper and Cenric sitting near the corner.

Cooper had a frown on his face, eyes glaring directly at me.

Cenric was calmer, but his eyes held a certain alertness.

I ignored both of them. I had no reason to care.

When I sat beside Blake—

"Now that you guys are here, let’s get to the main subject... There’s no need for introductions, right?"

Lillen said, looking around.

Since everyone already knew each other, we just nodded.

"Good."

"Then as you probably noticed by now, all of you were invited to join the student council."

She declared.

Blake, Alec, and the others looked at each other with curious expressions.

"And I would like some of you to be freshman representatives."

"Four of you to be precise."

Lillen continued without wasting time — I liked that about her.

"Now... all of you are qualified enough to be a freshman representative, but four reps per grade level is the maximum."

"And even if you’re just a member, you’ll still get the same pros and cons as the representatives."

Everyone was paying attention. Especially Alec.

He looked like he was absorbing every word like it was gospel.

"For example, we have a lot of fun social activities."

Lillen said.

"Right, and the pros?"

I asked, raising a brow.

Everyone turned and looked at me like I was crazy.

"What?"

I asked again.

"..."

No one answered.

"Anyway, I’ll call the freshman representatives we picked."

Lillen said, deciding to ignore my question.

"Eve Godwin."

Tap.

Eve stood up with a calm but prideful expression and walked forward.

Lillen nodded and smiled.

"Curtis Hawkins."

Tap.

Curtis followed, standing next to Eve without hesitation.

"Alec Osmond."

"H-here!"

"Pfft—"

Alec’s nervous energy came back full force, and I almost burst out laughing.

The others were clearly confused by his behavior.

Meanwhile, Eve, Adelle, and Aoi were eyeing him a little too closely.

Tap.

Trying to salvage what dignity he had left, Alec walked forward and stood beside Curtis.

"And lastly..."

Lillen muttered as she looked directly at me.

"Raven Obadiah."

I stood up.

Tap.

And casually made my way forward.

Swoosh—

Monarch’s Presence unintentionally activated a little.

A subtle but powerful aura leaked out from me, causing a slight pressure in the air.

The others frowned slightly, clearly affected.

But I didn’t care. I just stood next to Alec confidently.

’The original reps were Alec, Curtis, Eve, and Aoi...’

I recalled.

But I didn’t feel bad about taking Aoi’s spot.

’She doesn’t need it anyway. I deserve this spot too.’

I thought.

Then Lillen raised her voice again.

"The four of you will be the voice of the freshmen. A bridge between us seniors and you juniors."

She declared.

"As for the others, you’ll be joining as normal members."

"You’ll be in charge of security, peace, and occasional tasks."

Then she looked around with a serious gaze.

"So, just in case... are you sure you still want to join?"

""Yes.""

We all replied in sync.

Lillen smiled brightly.

"Then give me your Lunar IDs and let me officially add you guys as members."

"Here’s mine."

"Here."

"..."

One by one, we handed over our IDs.

Lillen took out two types of stickers from her desk drawer and began sticking them on our IDs.

After she was done, she returned them to us.

"I’ve registered you all. These stickers are access codes. You’ll now be able to enter rooms for council members, and there are also added access to you all in some facilities."

She explained.

"Welcome to the student council."

"Welcome."

"Welcome to the student council."

Lana and Cenric chimed in with polite smiles.

Cooper glanced at me with a scowl.

"..Wel...come."

He grumbled.

’Wow, he’s really struggling to greet me, huh?’

[Well, you do have a punchable smirk.]

’Handsome punchable smirk.’

[You’re impossible.]

Anyway, just then—

"And Raven."

Lillen called me.

"Yes?"

"About the condition you mentioned. What did you really mean by that?"

Alec and the others turned to me with curious looks.

I ignored them and smiled at Lillen.

"I want access to Lunar’s private dungeons."

"...!"

Gasps all around.

"You know we can’t do that. Only sophomores and tertiary students are allowed."

She said, shaking her head.

"I know..."

"But you can request access from the headmaster for me, right?"

Lillen looked at me like I’d grown a second head.

"Yeah, I can... but he’s not gonna approve it without a reason."

"Just make the request."

"I deserve it for cleaning up trash. That old man knows it too."

"What did you just say?"

"Nothing. Just submit the request."

"...Okay."

She reluctantly agreed.

"Hey, that’s not fair!"

"Yeah, I want access too!"

Curtis and Eve immediately complained.

"Um, I’d like to have access too, if possible."

"Same."

Alec and Aoi followed calmly.

Adelle and Blake were quiet, but their expressions said the same thing.

I looked at Lillen.

"Answer them."

I said with a smirk.

"That asshole..."

I heard Cooper mutter behind me.

But I didn’t care.

What did concern me was Lana’s gaze. She was frowning slightly.

She leaned close to Lillen and whispered—

"Are you sure we made the right decision recruiting him?"

’I can hear you, you idiot.’

[Well, she’s not wrong. You do look shady.]

’Shady, handsome. Same difference.’

[Still shameless.]

"Haaa..."

Lillen sighed in defeat.

"I’ll request access for all of you."

"But whether the headmaster approves or not, that’s out of my hands."

"Fine by me."

"If we can’t get in, neither can Raven."

Eve and Curtis said firmly.

’Man, they really hate me, huh.’

[It’s your fault.]

’Yeah... I made them like that.’

[...]

Then Lillen spoke again.

"Is that all?"

She looked tired.

"A room."

I replied.

"Huh?"

Everyone looked at me like I was insane.

"I want a new room."

But I just repeated what I said.

"My dorm sucks. The walls aren’t even soundproof."

I said bluntly.

Even if weak sounds leak through, for [Awakeners] with enhanced senses, it’s easy to hear what’s going on in other rooms.

’I want privacy...’

I still remember Blake hearing things when Keara and I... Well, you know...

Anyway, moving on—

"Haaa..."

"I’ll try to get you a better room too."

Lillen sighed again.

The others were silent — they already had the best rooms for freshmen.

Except Blake... he was trying not to laugh.

Some were obviously annoyed by the special treatment I was getting.

But I didn’t blame them.

’If I were in their shoes, I’d be annoyed too...’

’But Lillen is desperate. There are other groups in this academy that rival the student council in power, and they’re growing fast.’

If Alec, me, or any of the others joined those groups—

It would be a huge loss to the council, and a hit to Lillen’s future plans.

So I’m just taking advantage of the situation.

[You manipulative bastard.]

Sariel said.

’Thank you.’

Then I casually replied to him.

After that, I smiled at Lillen—

"Thanks. In exchange, I’ll do my best as a representative."

Then I declared that.