Chapter 29 - A Sweet Girl Won’t Be Fooled By The Villainess

Chapter 29 Another lucky day? By the time Ifia was awakened from her slumber by the invigilator, the first exam for the freshmen at the Prys Academy had come to an end. Regarding her reflections on the exam... Ifia felt that she had slept exceptionally well! However, after handing in her paper and leaving the classroom, Ifia was immediately caught by the lurking Jessina. Ifia also admired Jessina’s persistence. She's so determined! She even put aside her noble dignity just to catch her. Not to mention, she ran so fast that her skirt flew up, as if she were in a race... If she had to describe it, it would probably be like Lin Daiyu in a desperate situation! Ifia's attitude towards Jessina was different from the way she treated Brittany. This is mainly because Britney detested commoners without differentiating between right and wrong, while Jessina judged people... Normally, she treated commoner students as water not mixing with oil. If she didn't think Ifia was bragging, she wouldn't be so persistent in catching her now. Finally catching Ifia made Jessina's fair face blush. The joy radiated from within her, her brown-red eyes squinted, and she couldn't stop smiling. She was so easily satisfied, a typical noble lady. "Ifia, don't run! The exam results will be announced this afternoon, and then you will see how shameless your boast was!" Perhaps due to multiple failures yesterday, Jessina had already anticipated Ifia's actions. No matter how Ifia dodged and turned, she still couldn't escape quickly. Instead, she was panting heavily due to the excessive energy consumption. After Ifia stood still and caught her breath, she bent over, putting her hands on her knees, and spoke after a while. "Jessina, I won't run anymore. Why don't you take a break too?" "Hmph, I'm not tired!" Watching Jessina's lively and spoiled appearance, Ifia really envied her. Her body was very weak; just running for a while made her tired and short of breath. Not only did Ifia despise herself, but Jessina also looked down on her fragility, saying, "Ifia, you look nothing like a commoner now, even more delicate than my little sisters." While the two were talking, more students were coming out of the classroom. Lucy, who had just left the classroom, saw Jessina blocking Ifia with great momentum and quickly rushed over, anxiously saying, "Jessina, let's talk things out and not use force!" As long as it wasn't extreme nobility like Britney, Lucy wasn't so timid as to be unable to speak in front of other nobles. Jessina was not a ferocious person and could communicate reasonably. "Lucy, relax. Jessina didn't attack me... we are just having a friendly conversation. Regarding today's exam, she thinks I can't take the first place in the year, so she wants to make a bet with me." "???" Hearing what Ifia said, Jessina tilted her head in confusion but then realized that this was a great opportunity! Ifia hadn't even looked at her textbooks a few times, so when the exam results were announced, her true colors would show. Then she could make Ifia admit her arrogance in front of everyone! In just a few seconds, Jessina figured it out and therefore did not speak but agreed with Ifia's statement. On the other hand, Lucy had a curious look and didn't know what Ifia had bet on this time. Subsequently, under the gaze of Lucy and Jessina, Ifia suppressed her excitement at the prospect of winning and pretended to be serious, "If I take the first place in the year, Jessina will give me ten gold coins." "If I lose, then..." After expressing her demand, Ifia immediately looked at Jessina, indicating that it was her turn to speak. Confidently lifting her chin, Jessina also stated her bet requirement, "If Ifia loses, she will publicly apologize in the class and repent for her arrogance." The "fat sheep" had entered the fold by itself, and Ifia quickly dragged Lucy to be a witness. So, the second bet began and would yield results today. Meanwhile, Lucy, with a confused expression, saw that everything seemed fine now. Seeing satisfaction on Jessina's face, she asked in a low voice, "Jessina, why are you always fixated on Ifia? She's just telling the truth." Thinking that Ifia had voluntarily declared a bet, Jessina responded with satisfaction, "Ifia has hardly looked at her textbooks and dozes or daydreams in class every time. How could she take the first place in the year?" Afterward, she continued seriously, "The person I most respect and admire, Miss Barin, is the real first place in the year, the most remarkable person in the Prys Academy!" With Jessina's statement, both Lucy and Ifia were taken aback. Lucy didn't expect Jessina to be pursuing Ifia for this reason, while Ifia was shocked to hear Amelia's name from someone else. Amelia is indeed a very charming girl! If not for the title of a duke's daughter, which made people feel aristocratic and difficult to approach, she would definitely be surrounded by people like bees around a flower, and there wouldn't be even a crack for her to slip through... "Irene, you're amazing. You've answered so many questions correctly. You'll definitely be the first in the year this time!" Ifia, Lucy, and Irene stood still for quite some time. While other students had almost left, the three female leads had just walked out of the classroom, resulting in Ifia and Irene meeting each other's gaze. Seeing Irene's uncontainable joy in her eyes, Ifia couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. It seemed the female lead had performed well on the exam. After all, she's the female lead in the world of books; she needs to have some luck. However, it's useless. Because she's cheating! Hehehe. "As for the demon prototype in the prophecy of Pope Kislin, I don't remember seeing this question in the textbook at all. How did you know, Irene?" Rather than admiration from Feena, George wore a sullen face and pushed up his glasses, speaking in an unpleasant tone as if he were questioning her. Irene was elated by her correct answer and didn't mind George's tone. She reminded herself to stay calm and not be as outspoken as Ifia until the exam results were announced, which would be the time for her to reveal her emotions! "The prophecy of Pope Kislin has always been a topic of great controversy, especially at the Prys Academy, where every student has to debate it each year. So, when I saw related information in the library, I read it out of curiosity." "However, the related books only mention Ahriman from the mythology of Zoroastrianism, and not much more." When Irene and her friends were talking, their pace did not slow down. They quickly passed Ifia and the others and left. Afterwards, Ifia looked puzzled and asked Jessina, "Why don't you go up and argue with the others when they say Irene got the first place?" "Hmph, at least Irene put in effort. I only saw you dozing off in class." "Okay, blame it on my intelligence. It's already lunchtime; see you this afternoon." "Wait... Ifia, don't go. I'll treat you to lunch." Perhaps fearing that Ifia would run away again, Jessina decided to keep her close. Upon hearing the invitation for a meal, Ifia's eyes immediately lit up. "Another lucky day? Let's go, let's go... Hehe, don't mind if I bring one more person, right? Lucy, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up!" In Jessina's speechless expression, Ifia dragged the shy Lucy, sponged off the food and drinks, and then ordered dessert after eating her fill. Even Jessina ended up eating her share unknowingly. It was only after the three spent some time walking that they felt better. Time passed without notice, and soon, the bell for class rang. However, the students who were usually punctually waiting in the classroom were all present in front of the teaching building for the first years at the Prys Academy. They looked expectantly at the teacher standing on the wooden podium, waiting for the teacher to clear their throat and announce, "The results of the first-year exam at the Prys Academy are as follows. The top performer, the first in the year, is..."