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Chapter 212: Only Lanchi Would Sympathize with His Highness the Prince
Chapter 212: Only Lanchi Would Sympathize with His Highness the Prince
In the ancient tower library of the Sage's Institute, on the sixth floor, just a few meters below the dome, there was a high-level viewing gallery from which one could easily overlook the entirety of the central hall on the foundation level.
With keen eyesight, one could spot the three figures standing in the center of the circular plaza.
And with the help of a magical artifact placed on a table at the edge of the foundation level plaza, their conversation could be heard clearly.
On this day, Hyperian and Sophia had disguised themselves slightly and arrived early at the stone balustrade on the sixth floor, pretending to read while keeping a distant eye on the goings-on at the foundation level.
According to Lanchi, this was a practical lesson.
When facing Karen's verbal manipulation, Sophia should watch and reflect on how to respond appropriately.
Initially, Sophia was a bit apprehensive, worried that Lanchi might not be able to handle someone like Karen, a master manipulator.
But before Lanchi and Karen could exchange more than a few words, Sophia was already delighted to see Karen stumble.
"Sophia, you..."
Hyperian, who had originally just accompanied Sophia, recalled the time in the Card Maker's Association when Sophia stood in Karen's position.
Now, instead of being reminded of those painful memories, Sophia seemed to be enjoying the show, which caused Hyperian to worry about her mental state.
How had she transformed from someone who couldn't bear to see Ainol and Lanchi close to someone who relished this drama?
In truth, Hyperian couldn't afford to let Lanchi out of her sight for too long, so after breakfast with Miss Tata that morning, she had asked her to bring her to school and pick her up later in the evening.
The two of them continued to quietly observe the situation on the foundation level plaza.
Lanchi seemed resigned to Ainol's closeness, not pushing him away but also not encouraging it. He patiently waited as Ainol talked on, listening attentively.
"Regardless, I'm truly happy to see you today. Whenever you have time, I insist on taking you to the royal palace to show you my collection of famous paintings and hear your insights."
As Ainol spoke, he patted Lanchi on the shoulder.
Finally, during a pause in Ainol's monologue, Lanchi smiled and, looking at Ainol, said, "To be honest, Your Highness Ainol, I'm also surprised to see you here today. Because I heard from Hyperian that Sophia had planned to invite you to observe the Primal Stone Tablet a long time ago. If all had gone well, she would have requested Headmaster Loren's trial by the time she reached the third grade, but unfortunately..."
At this point, Lanchi lowered his eyes, his expression filled with regret, feeling it inappropriate to continue.
"Really?" Ainol asked, his smile fading as a sense of deep self-reproach took hold.
"...Is that true?"
"You can ask Sophia." Lanchi's reply was confident and immediate.
"Then I must make it up to her," Ainol said, his voice filled with determination. "I would be honored to join you both in observing the Primal Stone Tablet. I'm sure Sophia has a keen interest in ancient artifacts as well."
As Ainol spoke, his expression softened, and a hint of guilt crept into his tone.
"..." Karen fell silent, her eyes widening slightly as she processed this new development.
She had assumed Ainol would be by her side, but now, it seemed he intended to side with Sophia. This was not how it was supposed to go.
"Your Highness Ainol, I have overstepped my bounds..." Karen said, her voice tinged with worry and regret. "I finally understand why Sophia was so angry that day. It was all my fault..."
Her eyes glistened with unshed tears as she spoke, her emotions threatening to overwhelm her.
Ainol found himself at a loss for words, torn between his promise to Karen and his desire to make amends with Sophia.
Karen glanced briefly at Lanchi from the corner of her eye.
Was this brat deliberately causing trouble, or had he innocently revealed Sophia's plans?
"However, a quick analysis reveals that if this Lanchi is indeed one of them, he would most likely use his wit and charm to make others fall for him, instead of selflessly helping others find love.
Because if he acted otherwise, his thoughts and actions would contradict each other. It would be like a villainous schemer suddenly deciding to devote himself to good deeds day and night. If he could persist in doing good, then he wouldn't be considered a villain in the first place.
So, most likely, this kid is just naturally irritating."
But that didn't matter.
Regardless of what Ainol and Lanchi said, Karen had a way to make Ainol stay today out of guilt and then gradually drive a wedge between him and Sophia.
As Ainol became more hesitant, looking at Karen with pitying eyes and feeling unable to hurt her, Karen played her next move.
"I'm sorry, as your close friend, I won't put you in a difficult position. Just do what you think is right."
Lanchi said guiltily from the side.
His eyes seemed to reflect a shared sense of pain with Ainol's current dilemma.
"Lanchi..."
Ainol looked at Lanchi, touched.
"Ai..."
Just as Karen was about to say something, Lanchi's words were like a stopper in her mouth, causing her expression to change several times as she struggled to find the right words.
On the sixth floor of the ancient tower library, Sophia and Hyperian leaned on the stone balustrade, looking down.
"Why... Why isn't Karen saying anything?"
Sophia asked Hyperian, confused.
Previously, when Karen was with her, Ainol, and Lanchi, whenever Ainol was about to make a choice, Karen would retreat and pretend to be pitiful. Sophia had witnessed this several times.
Without evidence that Karen was faking, Sophia could only endure it silently, time and time again.
Hyperian's response to the same situation seemed ordinary to Sophia.
But the result was that Karen was left speechless! Sophia couldn't understand the trick behind it at all. Surely Lanchi hadn't used a silencing spell in this situation?
Hyperian remained silent for a while, her expression complicated.
"......Lanchi's underlying meaning was - all of you girls are only interested in competing for His Highness Ainol's affection, while only I truly sympathize with him."
Hyperian finally shook her head and translated Lanchi's words for Sophia.
When all the women's thoughts were like mysteries to Ainol, only his close friend Lanchi could understand him.
After Lanchi said those words, Karen realized that no matter what she said next, she would only appear to be selfishly causing trouble for His Highness Ainol.
"!"
Sophia's eyes widened as she understood, and then she looked at Hyperian with a complicated expression.
"Why can you understand what Lanchi is saying?"
Having grown up together, Sophia was well aware of Hyperian's character, and she trusted that Hyperian was a rare, kind-hearted girl.
"Yeah... Why can I understand him...?"
Hyperian's expression was dazed, and she looked at Sophia with a mixture of emotions, feeling like she could cry.
After spending so much time with Lanchi, she had gradually become able to see through his thoughts.
Wasn't this, in itself, a kind of mutation?
Her human record...
After the daily life arc, there will be a chapter about the unstoppable Lanchi, the principal, crossing the sea to the northern continent. At that time, the northern continent has yet to realize that something has landed on their shores...
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Mysterious and bizarre swords scattered across the land, awaiting their renowned Sword Masters.
(End of Chapter)
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