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I watched Celes' face, but there was no expression of doubt on her, she actually told my sister, who was the director of the school where she taught.

"Cough, I don't understand what your question means, Miss Celeste."

"I'm sure my question is clear, director. Are you trying to avoid this question?"

“No, that's not what I meant, it's just why are you asking me this?”

"Why don't you just answer my question, director?"

I didn't expect Celes, who is usually gentle, to act like this, especially when facing my sister. Now my sister's expression has also changed, there is no playful smile on her face, it has changed to the expressionless face she usually shows to her opponents on the school council.

“I'm sure my personal relationships aren't something you need to worry about, Miss Celeste.”

“If it's related to my student, isn't it related to me, Miss Octavia?”

"Ohoo, your student? Does that mean you can have a relationship with your student, Miss Celeste?"

"Wh..what are you saying? I don't have such a relationship with my students."

"Of course you don't have that kind of relationship, because he refuses to get in touch with you any further, or rather, he avoids all your appeals, Miss Celeste."

Now that Celeste's calm face has been completely ruined, there is panic and embarrassment all over her face. Sorry, but if my sister gets into a debate like that, Celeste, I'm sure nobody can match her.

"You shouldn't say anything that doesn't make sense like that, Miss Octavia."

"That's a fact known to everyone sitting at this table, so don't try to deny it."

Celes looked at me and Isabella to see whether what the big sister said was true or false. Of course it was true, so we both nodded, indicating that we indeed knew everything.

"Okay, since you already know, I won't deny it anymore, but you still haven't answered my question, Miss Octavia."

"Because you're honest, then I'll answer it. My relationship is a little complicated. I do have a relationship with him, but it's not like we're dating or anything. I do want a deeper relationship like that, but it seems impossible for that to happen because Evan always refuses it."

"I'm not sure I understand. Tell me about your relationship specifically."

“Maybe you could call it FWB, yeah, that's it. Friends with benefits. Evan appears to think this is just FWB, even though I believe our relationship goes more deeply than that.”

That fucking bastard, I already suspected he was taking advantage of my sister. If you knew about it, why didn't you stay away from that perverted man?

"Wh..what? How could Evan do something like that? I don't believe what you say, Miss Octavia.”

“It's up to you to believe it or not, but that's how I feel. In terms of romantic relationships, I believe Evan and I are extremely similar. He appears to avoid these kinds of situations and doesn't seem interested at all, or perhaps I should say that I can see hints of trauma."

“Ahh, so you feel that way, director? Because I also felt the same way, I once tried to ask why he refused to date me, and he only answered that he wasn't suitable for any romantic relationship."

Oh, I didn't expect Isabella to even say that, if they both felt that way, couldn't I assume it was true?

"So you mean Evan has trauma in love? Is it the reason he stepped away from me as well?"

"I have no idea, I know nothing about Evan, and he consistently declines to discuss his past. The name he used to enroll in school is even a false one. Thus, Miss Celeste, you'd better find another man if you want to have a serious relationship with Evan."

"Miss Octavia, that will be my business. Since I've met him before and his name isn't Evan, I know that his identity is a fake."

"Wait, Miss Celeste. Have you ever met him?”

"Yes, long before he went to school, I met him."

“Where are you...”

"It's a secret, I won't tell you, Isabella."

Why did he get accepted into our esteemed institution if he uses a false identity? Is there something deeper about him?

“Sister, if he uses a fake identity, shouldn't he not be able to enter our school?”

"There's nothing I can do, because even though I'm the director of the school, there's still someone who holds power above me, and he's the one who asks Evan in."

"But who..."

"Don't ask that because I don't know, he only contacted me through his secretary, no one has ever seen him, not even his own secretary."

Now he became more suspicious. Even when I heard that there would be summoning magic that would appear at school, I already suspected the two of them, Evan and Alex.

"However, where is Evan now? He's not anywhere in sight."

"He'll be a little late, that's what Amel said to us."

Ehhh, sister. Are you still upset that Evan conveyed his message to me?

"Is that true, Amel?"

"Yes, he told me he was going to be late for this banquet, Celes."

“Oh? Does Amel also have a relationship like that with Evan? So she becomes the messenger?"

"What? How could I have a relationship with that perverted bastard, he..."

{Marquess Reginald Wycliffe of the Rubyvale Empire has arrived}

{Duke Nathaniel Ashford of the Rubyvale Empire has arrived}

….

{Archmage……….

My words were interrupted by the arrival of powerful nobility, some of whom were from other kingdoms, as well as delegates from magic towers and other important institutions. And finally, I also saw the arrival of Princess Seraphina, with two knights escorting behind her. Why did she bring bodyguards when other nobles didn't bring them? But the most important thing is despite the princess having arrived, the two of them have still not shown up at this location.

{The honorable guest from the Great Empire of Terra has arrived}

The whole room fell silent at that comment because, although there were several guests from the empire, none of them had explicitly declared they were from the great empire. Does that mean they are stronger than the existing empire? I was curious about who they were who succeeded in making these high-ranking nobles fall silent.

I looked towards the entrance, and everyone else was also doing the same, it seemed they were also curious about who this guest from the great empire was. After a while, two people I knew appeared, none of us made a sound because we were shocked by what we saw, they were Evan and Alex.

They walked with a confident appearance under everyone's gaze towards the table reserved for our group, the cold and serious expressions they both showed made up for the strange charm they already gave off, and the completely opposite outfits, where Alex wore white and Evan wore black, were wrapped in gold accessories, adding to the impression of majesty between the two of them.

Ehh, was I just fascinated by them? You must be kidding me. How could I be fascinated by these bastards? This is just a momentary mistake in thinking, yes it must be.

“Evan looks very handsome.”

“Yeah, he looks cool too.”

“Of course, because I prepared the clothes, Evan will definitely be amazing.”

Isabella has fallen for Evan's charm now, and Celes is also experiencing the same thing, but for some reason I feel that my sister is the one who feels the most proud of this, as if this is all because of her actions.Is this the plan Evan mentioned? What kind of plan was it to make themselves the center of attention before powerful people like these? Isn't it dangerous because their appearance is too eye-catching?

 *****

A few moments before the high-ranking nobles entered the banquet hall, in a quiet place where no one could be seen, far from the luxurious lights of the phosphorescent hall, a few enigmatic shadows gathered.

{Today will be the first day that the fear of us takes over the entire world}

{You're right, I'll make sure our actions will be a nightmare for everyone}

{Remember those heroes from another world, they're still weak, and it's time to finish them all in one place}

{Even though there are only five of us, with the help of this tool, I'm sure a lot of the blood of the nobles and heroes will flow}

{Hail to the eternal despair}

{LORD MORATHOS}

***

Meanwhile, at the same time, in another place, two guys were seen involved in other planning.

“Hey, are you sure this plan will work?”

“If you follow everything I say, at least 99% will succeed.”

"Even though I just wanted to watch what you were doing, I didn't expect you to involve me in your show."

"I was going to choose Avia or Bella to be my translator, but after thinking about it, I didn't want to involve them in any problems that might arise, so I chose you."

"Damn it, so you're okay if I get involved in your problems?"

“Yeah, if I get into trouble, I'll make sure I drag you in so you feel it.”

"Tch, asshole, let's go now, I'm sure the nobles are here."

"Of course, you're the leader."

The two of them walked together towards the banquet hall. Several low-level nobles in the courtyard looked at the two of them with great curiosity, but they ignored it, as if this situation had no effect whatsoever.

{Wait, who are you guys?}

The two were halted by the butler and a few knights who were standing watch at the entrance, but they didn't panic, as if they were expecting it.

{We're among those summoned this morning, we're a little late, so can we come in now?}

{Please wait a minute, I'll check it out first}

{Okay, take your time, but don't linger too long or I could become upset}

The butler came back from inside the hall after a time. He motioned for the two persons to enter and for the knights to drop their guard.

{I have verified your identities, you two can enter, please wait a moment, I will announce your arrival."

{Ahh, about that, please announce that we are from the great empire of Terra}

The butler and the knights on guard were surprised by what the white-haired man said, but they didn't say anything, and the butler was also hesitating whether to do it or not.

{Just go ahead and do it, as it is true that we are from Terra}

{Okay, sir, I will follow your instructions}

The butler made his way to the entrance. It seemed doubts were still within him, so he took a breath and let it out to calm his nervousness.

{The honorable guest of the Great Empire of Terra has arrived}

He quickly bowed his head, feeling the stares from all sides, his heart pounding rapidly, and some sweat dripping from his brow, as if the butler had anticipated this. A sense of regret appeared in his heart as to how and why he had granted the stranger's wishes and now see the consequences of his actions.

A sharp gaze could be felt piercing his head, the music that had been playing even stopped. If he announced something normal, it definitely wouldn't be like this. He heard footsteps from behind him, and he saw the two people who were the cause of all this still acting as usual.

{Thank you, Butler. I will remember this and reply to you later}

The two of them walked past the butler, who still kept his head lowered, walking confidently and not under the slightest pressure. With all their gazes fixed on the two of them, they both approached and sat at a table next to three stunning women from the same world.

Still, no one spoke or did anything, even after the two people sat down, they were still processing the events that had just happened.

{Hahaha, why are you guys silent? Continue the music and enjoy the meal}

Until a loud laugh was heard and echoed in the place where the high-ranking nobles were, a burly man was seen sitting near the princess's table, a man known as Duke Ashford of the Rubyvale Empire.

{Oh, I'm sorry, it should be the noble princess's duty to start this banquet, hahaha}

Even with this attitude, no one stopped him, including the princess herself, she just shook her head as if she were used to experiencing this.

{Since all the esteemed guests, those from another world, have arrived. I declare this banquet to officially begin}

Now that the princess has formally opened the banquet. And finally, the performances planned by two different groups will begin. Who knows who had the most impact on the crowd with their performance? This performance will stick in their memories.

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