"[Ding! The affection of the villainess Monica Sael'myr has increased by 10 points! Current affection: 70 points!]"

Seeing the panel, Merlin was briefly stunned before a faint smile appeared on his face.

'Tsk! This increase in affection is too fast, isn't it?'

He remembered that it had taken a long time to raise the affection of the heroines. Yet only Monica's affection was increasing at such a rapid pace.

'Could it be because we're both villains, so we're a good match?'

Thinking about it, that possibility didn't seem impossible.

"Oh, right, let's head back. Do you want me to escort you to your dorm?"

Monica shook her head, pursing her lips shyly.

"No need. I can go back on my own. I've already troubled you too much."

"Troubled me?" Merlin chuckled softly. Without hesitation, he grabbed her right hand and pulled her along. "Let's go. Don't be shy."

Monica flinched slightly at his touch. However, she didn't resist and allowed him to lead her.

Fortunately, Monica's dorm wasn't very far, so they arrived quickly.

"Um… good night, Merlin. And thank you for saving me and bringing me back," Monica said nervously, lowering her head.

Merlin smiled and waved his hand. "It's nothing. Well then, good night. See you later."

After that, he turned around and walked away, leaving her standing there.

Watching his figure slowly fade from view, Monica let out a soft sigh and whispered, "Merlin is so handsome—and so kind. If only I could become his partner… that would be wonderful, wouldn't it?"

***

"[Ding! Villainess Monica Sael'myr harbors the hope and desire to make the Master her partner! Congratulations, 5,000 system points have been awarded!]"

Merlin: "…"

The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, his expression filled with helplessness.

"System, are you sure Monica really thinks that way?"

"[Of course, Master! I am a great system. It is impossible for me to be wrong,]" the system replied proudly.

Merlin rolled his eyes but chose to remain silent.

Arguing with this system would never end until one of them gave up. It was better to stay quiet from the start and avoid trouble.

Whoosh!

Lyserra appeared on his right shoulder. Merlin was startled for a moment, then picked her up.

"Why did you appear? Are you hungry?" Merlin asked while gently rubbing her stomach.

Lyserra wriggled playfully, then shook her head.

"No, I'm not hungry. I just want to go out and see the academy's scenery for myself," she replied casually while looking around. "Are you heading outside? Where are you going?"

"I'm going to my dorm," Merlin replied. "Let's see our new place."

Lyserra nodded slightly without saying anything.

Soon after, they arrived at the first dormitory building.

The male dormitory consisted of four buildings, numbered from the first to the fourth.

There was no noticeable difference between the buildings.

However, in the novel, it was written that each building number carried its own meaning.

The students in the first building were the most talented among their peers.

This was evident from the facilities. Those who lived in the first building each had a private room, while in the other buildings, a single room could accommodate two or even three students.

Merlin didn't understand why he had been placed in the first building, but he suspected it was his master's arrangement.

Without a second thought, Merlin stepped into the first building while carrying Lyserra.

The building wasn't very large—slightly smaller than the second, third, and fourth buildings.

That made sense, considering there were only thirty rooms inside.

Even so, the interior was beautiful and luxurious, resembling a five-star hotel from his previous world.

Staff members and guards were still on duty, so the building didn't feel deserted.

Several new students were also walking around the dormitory grounds, adding to the lively atmosphere.

Merlin made his way to his room, the first one on the top floor.

When he arrived and opened the door, he was stunned by what he saw.

'Is this really a student's room? Am I seeing things?' Merlin muttered in disbelief.

If not for the fact that it was a student's room, he would have thought it belonged to a royal palace.

The room was spacious, featuring a king-size bed, two wardrobes on the right, and a study desk with a chair on the left.

Two windows stood beside the study desk, while in the center of the room were two sofas with a table placed between them.

The floor was covered with a beautiful golden-red carpet, and crystal chandeliers hung majestically from the ceiling.

"Whoa! Is this your room? It's pretty awesome," Lyserra said in admiration.

Fortunately, the place was very comfortable, so she would be able to sleep soundly later.

Merlin stepped inside, closed the door, and walked toward the bed.

He sat down and gently stroked its surface. The material was soft and comfortable, making him certain he would sleep well tonight.

"In that case, stay on the bed for now. I'm going to take a shower," Merlin said as he placed Lyserra on it.

The little dragon hopped to the middle of the bed and lay down lazily.

Merlin stood up and went to the bathroom to clean himself up.

When he was finished, he returned to the study chair and picked up the tablet on the desk.

It was a sophisticated device created through magic. Its shape was similar to the tablets from his previous world, but it was operated using magic instead.

"Tsk! Saint Freya Academy really is amazing. They can create tablets as sophisticated as those in my previous world. If I'm not mistaken, this can also be used to exchange messages with other students," he whispered in awe.

He then began to examine the tablet carefully. Having lived in the modern era, using it wasn't too difficult for him.

After that, he opened an icon resembling an application and started reading its contents.

The contents were the academy's rules and regulations.

Although Ronald had explained them earlier on the academy's website, there were still many unwritten rules that most students didn't know about.

Because of that, Merlin needed to study them carefully if he wanted to live comfortably and avoid trouble in the academy.

"There are so many unwritten rules. If I don't read them, I'll definitely end up in trouble sooner or later," he muttered with a small chuckle.

That wasn't surprising. The academy had existed for hundreds of years, so naturally, there were many things that were unknown to outsiders yet strictly forbidden.

"By the way, I remember there are several factions formed within the academy. They're known as the Nine Ring Bearers," he whispered while rubbing his chin.

The academy arc was one of the most exciting parts of the story, filled with conflicts, schemes, and major developments for the protagonist.

One of the most important events was the emergence of the Nine Ring Bearers, the strongest factions in the academy.

"I can't wait to see all the characters from the novel. I want to know how strong they really are," he said excitedly.

Suddenly, a strange feeling washed over him, as if he had forgotten something.

Then he remembered Luna, and his eyes widened.

"Oops! I forgot! Luna is waiting for me!"

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