Whether the matter was completely resolved or really buried, there were no more instances of the student council approaching Riley. Hila comforted Riley, saying it was truly fortunate that she could shake off the false accusation, but Riley couldn’t entirely feel relieved.

A week had passed since then, and now the time for the lecture on “The Theory and Practice of Basic Magic” had come.

Three weeks had passed since the time of the quarrel between Josephine Lucan and Livne.
Yosephine Lucan had skipped last week’s lecture. She had been absent due to focusing on her recovery from an injury. Coincidentally, Rivne was also absent, making it easier for Riley to get through the uncomfortable class.

But today, for some reason,

“Were you called to the student council?”

Rivne, who had attended, sat beside her.

“Yosephine! You’re here! How’s your health?”

“My God, how did this happen…”

Yosephine Lucan, who had become a topic of conversation for everyone after being attacked by a thug, was also present.

“Why were you called? What happened? It’s rare for the student council to call someone in.”

While paying attention to Yosephine Lucan, just as she was about to answer Rivne, Yosephine Lucan approached, leaning on a crutch with her leg tightly bandaged.

With smoldering eyes, Yosephine stared at Riley and suddenly asked Rivne,

“Sis, what’s your relationship with her?”

Rivne’s brow furrowed in displeasure. She seemed irritated by the sudden intrusion into her conversation with Riley.

“We just know each other, for now.”

“…You said that?”

“What?”

Yosephine spoke in a very low voice so that no one else could hear.

“Did you pressure the student council?”

“Why would I do such a bothersome thing?”

“You’re lying! You’re favoring her! Why are you doing this to me!”

Yosephine looked extremely wronged. Though she seemed ready to scream, she was mindful of the surroundings and spoke in a whisper. No one around them could make out their conversation.

“I don’t know why you’re taking out your frustrations on me. Just go; you’re getting on my nerves.”

Yosephine’s eyes began to fill with tears as she glared daggers at Riley.

Riley thought she might get hit, but luckily Yosephine caused no more disturbances and returned to her seat.

“Why does she hate you so much? Did you do something to her?”

At Rivne’s question, Riley exhaled softly.

‘It’s because of you.’

If it weren’t for Rivne, there’d be no reason for sparks to fly. Still, it wasn’t Rivne’s fault, so Riley simply closed her mouth. She then sat quietly between Hila and Rivne and focused on the lecture.

Once the lecture ended, she had been worried Yosephine might confront her, but fortunately, she had disappeared as soon as it was over.

‘That seems to have wrapped up nicely.’

It would have been odd if Gibnen’s involvement hadn’t resolved things.

However, just to be safe, she stayed alert for a few more days, but there were no blatant harassments. Rather, the hostile glares seemed to lessen as days passed.

Riley talked about these enormous changes to Arpeggio.

“The looks have gotten softer. They still avoid me, though.”

“Why are you talking about this here?”

“Just thought it would be nice to talk while I’m studying.”

“Why are you studying here in the first place?”

“Because my master is here.”

“I’m not your master!”

“Still, you teach me well.”

“Geez, you’re shameless…”

Arpeggio sighed and sat down.

‘Rumors must be spreading since she messed up the student council. It seems she doesn’t realize she’s become a big deal. Probably true she has no friends…’

Arpeggio felt sorry for Riley.

Just by being acquainted with Gibnen Lianster, she was already one of the unluckiest people in the world. Moreover, she seemed to have difficulty adjusting to the academy life and appeared to have no friends.

“Hey.”

“Yes?”

“Come here.”

“?”

“Give me your head.”

When Riley hesitantly leaned her head in, Arpeggio patted it as if comforting a wet puppy.
“Cheer up, you’re the unluckiest kid in the world.”

“?”

……Why are you suddenly so energetic, Master?