A/N: I don't really like to post author notes on the start, since I feel like it takes away from the experience. Anyways, what I wanted to say was, I couldn't think of anything better to write at the moment, so I ended up going with 'nothing' and just introduced a new character that is going to be key in a later part of the story. Why couldn't I think of anything better? Well, to be honest, I got two reports, one powerpoint and a poster to design that are all due tomorrow. So, I let go of the headache called "Planning" and wrote this instead. Sorry, I just didn't want to skip a day. Now then, enjoy~

Edit: I just took a look at the fiction page, and 49 followers! Wow! Thank you! Let's aim for 50 now! Also, 4.6 rating! Yay!!

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“Violet Divine Continent. Does any one have idea of what those three words represent?”

The old demon shouted in middle of class. I never understood why he shouts in class, though. Is it so he can intimidate us? Even if that isn’t it’s true purpose, even if he simply likes to shout out information, he sure as hell is intimidating.

I’m shivering just listening to him. Haha, but who cares. Let’s just daydream about magic battles, flying and monsters!

When I grow up, I’ll make sure to become someone powerful...then, just maybe, I’ll gain some sort of super power...maybe shot projectiles out of my fingers? Maybe control swords with my mind! But of course, flying is my top priority. Since flying is cool. Cool is awesome. Awesome means dazzling. Dazzling means that people will be attracted to me!

“I see, no one huh...Alright! I’ll choose one for you all. And if that brat can’t answer...All of you are going to get twice the usual homework!”

Suddenly, my bubble of happiness was pierced.

Are you kidding me?!

The old demon directed his gaze at me, and I froze. My back broke in a cold sweat, and I frantically looked left and right. However, both the pig-tailed girl on my right and the frail-looking boy on my left directed their gazes downwards.

Can it be that they don’t know the answer? Or...are they afraid of the old demon’s punishment for trying to help someone cheat?!

“Jean!” The old man shouted, “I gave you this same question three times before already. With all that extra homework, of course. So you got to know the answer, right?”

Ugh, some spit reached my face! Eww!!!

I quickly wiped that away, and initiated a staring contest with the old demon.

Sure, I might have gotten that question before...But I let Daddy do most of my homework anyways, so that question probably went to him every single time...

The old demon mouth’s corners then rose slightly upwards. This guy...he’s smirking!

“So, do you know, Jean? Or not?!”

“Straight to the point as always, eh, old teacher!” I yelled back, for no apparent reason other than to even the stage with him.

As I yelled, I took a slight glace at the back of the class, trying to see if someone, anyone, would like to take my tribute. But of course, I wasn’t lucky enough nor popular enough to have someone take my place!

“So be it...” I muttered, and then exhaled.

“How can I not know, you old teacher!” I yelled again, and rose to my feet. “If someone were to not know those three words, how could she dare to call herself your student?”

Then, the old demon’s smirk turned into a full-on grin. “Great, great. I’m happy that you are so confident. Heard that, brats, it seems that there is no need to double the homework!” The old demon laughed.

Phew, my plan worked!

Now then, let’s just sit down and return to dreamland.

With that being said, I bent my knees, planning to sit down.

“Hey, hey, hey, Jean, my special, smart student. My very own pride! Why are you in such a hurry to sit down? Huh, proud student of mine? How about you go ahead and grace the brats on some of your knowledge?”

“......!” This old demon...He didn’t fall for it at all!!!

Alright, since you didn’t fall for it at all...I’ll go down with honor! Even if I was the one, evidently, dug my own grave earlier!

“Eh? Umm, old teacher, I never said that I was your student...right...?”

“Huh?” The old demon opened his eyes, faking surprise. “Can it be that our little, special girl, doesn’t know what the Violet Divine Continent is?”

“O-of course I know what the Violet Divine Continent is! It’s that thing, y’know, that thing! Ahh, it’s the legend of two immortals fighting to the death, where even the earth split apart and spewed violet fire!”

And ever so blankly, the old demon obliterated my sad attempt at guessing with a “Nope. Wrong!”

“Geh, at least I was close, right...?”

And...

“Aww, heard that? It seems that, after all, there is going to be double the homework for you all. Too bad!” The old demon then laughed loudly with a “Kehaha!”

...The old demon ignored me.

I quickly sat down in silence, as I felt all the guys in class baring holes into my back.

If glares could kill, I would have already been killed over ten times already.

“So! The Violet Divine Continent. It’s the place we are all standing on. Or to be more accurate, it’s the ground we stand on, as well as every living creature or plant walking these grounds. It’s what we build on, and what we depend on for to provide, be it water or food. Be it three million miles to the north, south, east or west. It is our everything. Well, except for the oceans on the north and south, but that doesn’t matter. It’s not like anyone of us is going to go there anyways.”

This tale has been pilfered from Royal Road. If found on Amazon, kindly file a report.

I, of course, did not pay any attention to that at all.

“Now then! Let’s get more local, shall we?”

Not listening~

“First, let’s get to name our homes! Does anyone know what our small village is called?”

Not paying any attention~!

“I know, I know!” A little cheeky voice rang to my ears from behind, but I’m not going to turn around and see who it is. After all, I can still feel some burning gazes locked on me...

“Oh, will you mind telling me then?” The old demon replied.

“Our village is called the gray leaf village!” The energetic, cheeky voice then answered.

“Correct!” The old demon shouted again, “No homework for you!” He continued.

“Huh?!” I ended up shouting, “So unfair!”

Hehe! Now that I’ve caught the old demon doing something so unfair, I bet everyone is going to rally under my flag!

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....................................................W-why can’t I hear anyone say anything to the old demon’s unfairness!?!?!

I turned around to look at those guys--those betrayers--I noticed something. Everyone who wasn’t looking at me in either anger or disgust, was looking in adoration towards another girl. The girl looked almost like a doll, to the point where even I was surprised. She wore a blue, frilly dress that matched her long blue hair. Her long hair was probably hitting the floor behind her. Her sapphire colored eyes shone with energy, as she was smiling.

“Hehehe, thank you, Grandpa!” The girl cheerfully said toward the old demon.

That voice...

...She’s the one who answer...?

Can it be that...she’s popular?! Can it be...that she has lots of friends?! Can it be...that everyone in class is her buddy?!?!

Jealous! I’m so jealous!!

“Now then, Jean, did you just complain about my decision? Huh? Can it be that our special little girl is jealous of  Stephanie?”

You’re right! You’re right, yet you’re wrong! I am jealous of her, but not for her being able to answer correctly!!

“Ehehe~ J-Jean...? There’s no need to feel jealous!” The girl called Stephanie called, “If you want, Steffi can teach you anytime you want!”

.......She’s too bright! Too blinding! Too dazzling!

This...This is exactly how I want to be!!!

“N-no need! Even I know our village’s name!!”

“Aha, I believe you.” The old demon interrupted, “I bet you also know the closest town’s name, right?”

“Of course!” I almost screamed my lungs out in order to answer, “Of course I know it! It’s Yan city, Yan city!!”

This time around, the old demon truly opened his eyes in surprise. “Huh? Weird...how could you know that...?” He muttered, just loud enough for me to pick up.

“I’m not that stupid, you old demon!” I let out as hard as I could, “Not at all!!!”

“Hmm~” The old demon hummed, “I see, not stupid at all huh. Okay, three times the homework for our genius Jean!”

“E~eeehhh!?!?! Unfair, so unfair!! I answered right, isn’t that correct?! Shouldn’t you take away from my homework?!!!?!!”

The old demon grin turned into one from ear to ear, and, frankly, he looked extremely terrifying.

“Okay! Moving on!! Does anyone of you know how money wo---”

“Huh...? Ouch!”

A sudden headache invaded my head, way before I could say anything.

This headache sealed off my hearing, and I wanted to cry. It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! But no tears would come out.

“It hurts!” I shouted for help, “It hurts, it hurts, it hurts, it hu---”

Next, my tongue was sealed as well. The headache grew even stronger. I wanted to scream, to shout, to cry, but to no avail.

And finally, my vision was sealed...and all of my pain came to an end.

“...! Little Jean, Little Jean!” I heard frantic screaming from somewhere, “Little Jean!”

However, my eyelids felt a little bit too heavy at the moment. I want to continue sleeping. I had a feeling that I dreamed of something unpleasant, like an embarrassing memory or something, but I can’t remember. Oh well, back to dreamland...

“Don’t go back to sleep, Little Jean!” The frantic voice sounded again. To be honest, it sounded a bit like Uncle Jim’s. But my vision is too blurry to make up his figure.

And then, like lightning, bloody memories surfaced into my head.

My blurry vision cleared up, and my sleepiness went away. I see, so I fought a wolf, huh. No, I guess Aran was the one who truly fought the wolf, and I simply helped?

As I saw Uncle Jim’s crying figure, tears slowly welled up in my eyes. Is this guilt? I’m sorry.

“Little Jean!” Uncle Jim grabbed my shoulders, “Can you please tell me what happened to both you and little Aran?!”