Esdeath's lips curled into a wicked smile as she delivered her final command.

"KILL HER."

For a moment, the room was silent, the tension thick and suffocating. Emma's eyes widened in terror as she realized what Esdeath had done.

"Corin, no!" Emma cried, stepping back in fear. "Please don't listen to her! You're better than this!"

But Corin stood frozen, his claws trembling as he stared at Emma. In his mind, a storm raged—a battle between Esdeath's poisonous words and the faint hope Emma offered.

Corin's thoughts were in turmoil, spinning wildly between guilt, fear, and confusion. But in the end, he made his choice.

He decided to believe in Esdeath.

With a roar of anguish, he raised his claws high.

"ARRRGHHH!"

Emma's scream pierced the room as Corin's sharp claws tore into her abdomen. Blood spilled out like a crimson flood, staining the floor beneath them.

But Corin didn't stop. His claws slashed again, brutally ripping into her chest. Her clothes were shredded, and her body was left mutilated. One of her breasts was severed in half, while the other hung barely intact. Her intestines spilled out, her lifeless body a grotesque sight.

Her eyes remained open, wide and blank, but her soul was gone.

Emma was dead.

Corin stood over her motionless body, panting heavily. Tears streamed down his face, but he told himself this was necessary. He had to do this to break free, to achieve the freedom Esdeath promised.

But then, a panicked voice broke the silence.

"Here! He's here! Corin killed Emma!" Esdeath's voice rang out, trembling with horror.

Corin spun around, his heart dropping. Standing behind Esdeath were a female teacher, two male teachers, and someone else—Ethan. The real Ethan.

Esdeath's body shook as if in fear, her eyes wide and filled with what seemed like genuine terror. "He actually killed her," she said, her voice cracking. "I saw him talking with her, and I rushed to find help, but I never imagined he would kill his own girlfriend!"

Her performance was flawless.

Corin's mind reeled. "W-What? But you told me to—"

Before he could finish, Esdeath interrupted, her voice trembling as she clung to the chubby male teacher.

"This monster has completely lost his mind!" she cried, hiding behind the teacher. "Please, kill him before he teleports away again!"

Behind her act of fear, Esdeath's lips curled into a sinister smile.

In that moment, everything clicked in Corin's mind. He realized the truth. He had been manipulated, schemed against from the very beginning.

His teeth clenched, his hands trembling with rage.

"ESDEATH… YOU FRAMED ME, YOU LIAR!" he roared, his voice echoing in the room.

But his shout was drowned out by an even more furious presence.

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Ethan.

Ethan stood frozen, staring at Emma's mangled corpse. Her lifeless body lay twisted and broken, her insides exposed in a horrific display. His hands trembled, his entire body shaking with rage.

"Emma…" he whispered, his voice barely audible.

His eyes reddened, blood vessels bulging as tears of fury welled up. Then his rage exploded, raw and unrestrained.

"CORIN, YOU MOTHERFUCKER!" Ethan roared, his voice shaking the very air.

Without hesitation, he unsheathed his sword. His grip was tight, his knuckles white with rage. He charged at Corin, his blade gleaming as his emotions fueled his every step. There was no hesitation, no mercy.

Corin barely had time to react as Ethan closed the distance between them, his sword swinging with deadly precision.

Corin's mind was racing, his body trembling as he stood on the brink of collapse.

"There's no way I can defeat three teachers, let alone Ethan," he thought, his fists clenching. "But I have to survive… I have to expose the truth. For Emma, I need to do this!"

With sheer willpower, Corin focused his energy, channeling what little strength he had left into one final act.

"Teleport!"

In a flash, his body vanished just as Ethan's sword came crashing down, missing him by inches.

"YOU!" Ethan roared, his voice filled with rage. "You're not getting away with this! Today, you die!"

Without a second thought, Ethan charged forward, his fury blinding him. He broke through walls like they were paper, smashing everything in his path as he searched for Corin.

"Ethan! Calm yourself!" one of the teachers yelled. "Vice Principal Lilith has already set up a formation. The moment Corin steps outside a two-kilometer range, we'll pinpoint his location and capture him. If he stays within range, he'll end up in our hands!"

But Ethan wasn't listening. His mind was consumed by one thought: Kill Corin.

Meanwhile, Esdeath stood back, watching the chaos unfold with a sly smile. She stepped out from behind the chubby teacher, her body language relaxed and carefree.

Everything was going according to her plan.

Humming a cheerful tune, she skipped down the hallway, her steps light and bouncy.

"La, la, la, la… La, la, la~…" she sang softly, waving her arms in the air like a child without a care in the world.

The chubby teacher glanced at her retreating figure and muttered under his breath, "Looks like she's lost her mind in all this chaos too…"

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"Huff… Finally done!" Maruti let out a long sigh as she flopped onto the bed, her arms and legs sprawled out. "Now I can go back to my room and sleep!"

The clear night sky was visible from the window, with the full moon glowing brightly and countless stars twinkling in the distance. It was a beautiful, peaceful sight, but Maruti was too exhausted to fully appreciate it.

She wasn't alone. Beside her, Kaelith lay on the bed as well, her silver hair shimmering faintly in the moonlight as she gazed out at the sky.

"You know," Kaelith said softly, her voice calm, "we finally finished all the work."

Maruti's face twisted with irritation as she sat up slightly. "We? Who's we? You made me do everything! I cleaned, arranged the furniture, polished the windows—you didn't even lift a finger!"

Kaelith didn't deny it. Instead, she turned her head to look at Maruti with a faint smile. "Didn't you say friends help each other? The academy made everyone live in dorms. I didn't bring any maids, and I don't know how to do housework."

Maruti's eyes twitched in frustration. "Friends help each other? Then let me tell you something: friends also slap each other!"

The room fell silent after her remark, the only sound coming from the faint rustle of the wind outside. Both girls stared out at the glowing moon above.

After a moment, Kaelith broke the silence, her voice softer than before. "You know… being a Silver Dragon isn't easy. Sometimes, I wish I was born as someone like you."

Maruti glanced at her, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. But then she smirked, leaning back on her elbows. "Then why don't you just die? Maybe you'll be reborn as someone you like. But make sure to leave me all your property before you go!"

Kaelith's eye twitched at the blunt comment, but then she shook her head with a small chuckle. "You're painfully honest," she said, her tone carrying a hint of annoyance.

But then she turned her head toward Maruti and smiled—a genuine, warm smile. "Still… I kind of like that about you. You're the only one who talks so friendly to me like this, I tried your method to make friends but it seems like it is not working.", Kailith said in solemn voice.

She paused, her eyes shifting to the moon again, before she continued, "For some reason, every time I'm around you, I feel happy."

Kaelith hesitated for a moment, as if debating something in her mind, before pulling out a delicate white flower with five leaves. Its soft petals shimmered faintly under the moonlight, giving it a magical appearance. She extended it toward Maruti. "Here. This is for you," she said in a solemn voice.

Maruti took the flower, examining it with a raised eyebrow. Her expression shifted to one of disappointment. "A flower? Really? You're so cheap," she said with a smirk, rolling her eyes. Without warning, she popped the flower into her mouth, chewing it and swallowing it in one go.

Kaelith stared at her, wide-eyed. "What... what a weird way of accepting things!" she said, shaking her head with a bewildered smile.

Maruti paused, her smirk fading for a brief moment. She glanced at Kaelith, who still wore that small, genuine smile. For a second, the mood shifted, but Maruti quickly broke it with a sigh.

"Well, I'm going back to my room," she said, pushing herself to sit up.

But before she could get to her feet, Kaelith suddenly lunged forward, pinning her down on the bed.

Maruti's eyes widened in shock. "What the hell—" she stammered, but her words caught in her throat.

Kaelith's breathing was heavy, her chest rising and falling quickly. Her long, silvery hair fell over Maruti's shorter hair, mixing together in the dim light. Kaelith's body hovered over Maruti's, her face just inches away. She grabbed Maruti's wrists, holding them firmly down against the mattress.

Maruti's heartbeat raced. She stared up at Kaelith, her wide eyes meeting the intense, almost desperate gaze of the Silver Dragon. Their faces were so close she could feel the warmth of Kaelith's breath.

"Don't go yet," Kaelith whispered, her voice shaky but firm.

Maruti gulped, trying to ignore the strange flutter in her chest. "B-but... why?" she asked hesitantly, her voice barely audible.

Kaelith didn't answer right away. Instead, she reached into the pocket of her skirt, her hand fumbling for something. After a moment, she pulled out a small, silver, spiral-shaped locket.

She held it up in front of Maruti's face, the locket swinging gently from side to side like a hypnotist's charm. The soft silver glint caught Maruti's attention, and she stared at it in confusion.

Kaelith leaned in closer, her lips almost brushing Maruti's ear. In a low, almost enchanting whisper, she said, "Break up with Esdeath... and be my best friend forever."

For a moment, the room was filled with silence. Kaelith held her breath, her heart pounding as she waited for Maruti's reaction. "Did it work? Did I succeed?" Kaelith thought nervously, her grip on the locket tightening.

Maruti blinked, her blank eyes meeting Kaelith's hopeful ones. Then, after a long pause, she spoke.

"Umm... should I say Fuck you? "