The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　Even without makeup, she is still beautiful.

　Merry Christmas, Dimon!

　Principal Art spoke through this temporarily transformed body.

　Dark finally remembered that he had overlooked something.

　He shrugged and said, "Been-over, Headmaster. Well, Merry Christmas."

　Principal Art brushed the silver hair that had fallen across her chest behind her head, a hint of weariness on her face; "I'm sorry, I've actually been very busy lately."

　So, you weren't really yourself last night?

　You're something else, Cynthia Saint Arth!

　Suddenly, Dak noticed Huadian's point, and he immediately felt a surge of anger that he couldn't help but feel compelled to express.

　Principal Art ignored his odd behavior and asked with concern, "Have you found the treasure left behind by Alvit?"

　Dark shook his head: "I'm going to look for it tomorrow, it'll help pass the time."

　Arte: "That makes sense."

　Dark: "Why don't you just tell me what the treasure is, Principal, and satisfy my deep longing for my mother?"

　→Now that you know, you don't have to go.

　Arte shook her head and said, "I don't have the perverse pleasure of prying into other people's secrets. Whether it's Alvitt or Bright, their treasures are reserved for students with the right destiny. Giving you the treasure map directly is already presumptuous of me. As for the secret of the treasure, you'll have to find and decipher it yourself."

　Crack?

　Dark found that he had caught another keyword.

　But since Principal Arte couldn't provide any information about the treasure, Dark hoped she could deliver what needed to be delivered as soon as possible, and then say goodbye!

　But Principal Art seemed to want to treat the evening as a rare moment of relaxation amidst her busy schedule, and kept chatting with him about all sorts of random topics.

　It's like an elderly person who has lived alone for a long time suddenly catching a child who has wandered into the backyard and then talking nonstop.

　Out of respect for the elderly and care for the young, Dak insisted on chatting with her until 10 p.m.

　Just then, there was a knock on the door.

　Just as Dark was wondering who would visit so late, he saw Principal Arte turn around and transform back into a griffin elf, then fly to the top of the cabinet and hide.

　"Are you a thief?"

　Dark's lips twitched, but he still went to open the door.

　The gifts were standing outside the door.

　……

Chapter 201 Eudora's Starry Eyes (4k)

　Appeared!

　A little girl with colorful ribbons tied around her neck!

　Dark instinctively wanted to close the door, but after thinking about it, he pulled her in anyway.

　Eudora was only eleven years old and only reached his nose. Although she was wearing clothes, they were very thin, the kind of sheer pink pajamas with lace trim.

　It was freezing cold, and she wasn't feeling well.

　Although her cheeks were rosy, she looked more sickly.

　Her slender limbs trembled slightly, clearly indicating that she felt cold.

　If we leave her standing outside, she might catch a cold and develop health problems.

　Dak pulled her into the warm room and casually ripped off the ribbon bow on her head—he really hadn't expected to see this act of turning himself into a gift in real life!

　Merry Christmas, Saint!

　Only then did Eudora raise her head slightly and let out a trembling hum.

　Dark looked helpless, but still said, "Okay, Merry Christmas."

　The thought of Principal Arte on top of the cabinet behind him made Dark feel extremely embarrassed.

　I finally managed to turn my "bad boy" persona around. If I don't do something, am I afraid I'll just repeat the same mistakes?

　"No, even if it's acting, we must present the facts and reason, making Eudora realize how irrational, wrong, and pathological her behavior is!"

　“Eleven or twelve years old is a crucial age for reshaping values. Her current views may be due to family factors.”

　"But I don't know her very well either. Perhaps I can find out something from Principal Art later..."

　After a moment's thought, Dak changed his strategy and invited Eudora inside.

　Eudora didn't know how she mustered up the courage to come over, but once inside the house, she became timid.

　Dak waved to Eudora, and she followed hesitantly.

　Absolutely!

　It's starting to look more and more like a spoiled brat threatening an innocent girl!

　Dak's face darkened slightly. He pulled out a chair for her to sit down, then took out a coat from the closet and put it on her before pouring her a glass of apple juice and handing it to her.

　Eudora took the apple juice, instinctively pulled her coat tighter, and took a small sip.

　Dark then said, "Eudora Envy, is that the name?"

　Eudora inexplicably smiled and nodded like a chick pecking at rice, saying, "Mmm."

　Dark tapped the table, deciding to get to the bottom of things here and now: "How, um, I mean, how did you come to like me?"

　Eudora glanced away and whispered, "At first glance."

　Dark was taken aback: "What do you mean by 'first impression'?"

　Eudora squinted as if recalling something: "I saw him at the Sorting Ceremony, just like the prince in the picture book."

　Dark: "Uh..."

　Has he gone mad from looking at picture books?

　Does meeting a blond-haired, blue-eyed man mean he's a prince?

　Not right either.

　Maybe it's because I have too much of an air about me?

　Dak stroked his chin, thinking that the reason wasn't too unreasonable.

　But Eudora didn't stop there: "At first it was just a fantasy. You were like a prince who stepped out of a picture book, making it impossible not to notice you. But because you always sat in the last corner of the classroom, I couldn't see you very clearly. I just thought you were very serious and very handsome. Until that day you substituted for Professor Lily's class... Then there was the first in-class competition, the masquerade ball, the second in-class competition... You always managed to do things that we couldn't do! Whenever I saw you, I couldn't help but want to follow you, to get close to you..."

　Dark instinctively felt he couldn't let her continue, so he quickly interrupted, "That might just be your one-sided impression. I mean, you haven't actually had any close contact with me. Distance makes the heart grow fonder, and people's eyes always have a filter. I'm far from as outstanding as you imagine. And I'm not worthy of being your sunshine, so..."

　Eudora suddenly insisted, "No, you are my sun! I can see you shining and radiating heat! It's so bright and intense!"

　She put down her cup, cupped her hands around her heart, and for the first time since entering the room, raised her head to meet Dark's gaze, her eyes unwavering.

　Just like when she handed that letter to Dark.

　For a fleeting moment, Dark sensed something amiss.

　There was something clearly hidden in Eudora's eyes!

　Considering her circumstances—being brought to school prematurely because her magic went out of control—it's relatable.

　Dak felt as if he had finally understood something...

　This made him realize that he had to treat Eudora with caution!

　……

　Darke reached out and put his hand on her shoulder. As she looked slightly flustered, he looked directly into her eyes and said seriously, "You're only a first-year student! You should spend more of your time studying, not anything else."

　Eudora grew increasingly flustered, but still stubbornly insisted, "But, but, you said it yourself: to face your desires and act on them!"

　Dark: "..."

　It seems like that's true.

　He did say something like that after winning the in-class competition.

　But that has a contextual basis, right?

　In short, you absolutely cannot back down at this time!

　He immediately said, "I remember you wrote in your letter that you would work hard to become a better person. I actually agree with that; studying should be your main focus. You're still too young; we can talk about the future later. Is that okay?"

　For some reason, Eudora suddenly went limp again, and she said softly, "I... I'll do my best!"

　Dark breathed a slight sigh of relief, straightened up, adjusted his collar, and said, "Then I'll take you back to your dorm first."

　Eudora reluctantly stood up.

　When Dak led her out of the dormitory, he glanced back at the top of the cabinet and, sure enough, saw the griffin spirit's burning gaze.

　……

　Tonight is Christmas holiday, so 10 o'clock isn't enough time for students to sleep. There are still noises coming from the common room, and occasionally one or two people pass by in the corridor.

　Dark was only thankful that Eudora hadn't been seen by anyone when she arrived.

　After being taken back to her dormitory wearing a coat, Eudora clutched it tightly at the door, looking as if she didn't want to take it off.

　Dark knew, however, that if he left the coat behind, something terrible might happen.

　So he promptly pulled his coat back, and finally said, "Goodnight."

　Then he left without looking back.

　Eudora leaned against the doorway, seemingly exhausted, and collapsed.

　She hugged her knees, felt the wind, and watched Dak's retreating figure, gritting her teeth slightly.

　……

　Upon returning to his dormitory, Dak immediately looked up at the top of the cabinet: "Principal, can I come down and talk to you?"

　The griffin spirit hiding on top of the cabinet chirped twice, took off and circled twice before transforming back into Principal Arte's appearance.

　She said with a hint of surprise, "Dimon, it seems your charm is much greater than I knew."

　"Ahem!" Dark averted his gaze and cut to the chase, "Headmaster, as you've noticed, this isn't what I expected. Anyway, is there anything you can say about Eudora's background?"

　Principal Arte moved a chair closer and sat down casually. "It's no secret. Eudora comes from a minor noble family, but her bloodline can be traced back to the 'Star-Eyed Witch,' Shirley—pure noble blood. Fortunately and unfortunately, the Star-Eyed Witch's bloodline has awakened within her. Although it's not fully mature yet, possessing the Star-Eyed Eyes, she can already see some things that ordinary people can't."

　Upon hearing this, Dak suddenly recalled his knowledge about "Star Eyes".

　That was information he stumbled upon while searching for symbols on the Great Sin Emblem.

　The so-called "star eye" is also known as the "eye of the stars".

　According to records, those with the ability to see stars can see the trajectory of the stars and thus glimpse their destiny.

　Therefore, every messenger of the Star Eye is a born astrologer!

　Eudora clearly possesses an exceptional talent for becoming an astrologer.

　And the reason she could see the sun—it was literally the same thing!

　She truly saw the "sun" in Dark!

　That's an expression of arrogance, like a blazing sun!

　……

　Dak took a deep breath. When he first saw Eudora's letter, he never imagined that the words in it would contain such profound meaning.

　Eudora could actually see with her naked eye the intense "arrogance" emanating from him!

　Even today, his arrogance remains at an extremely high level.

　However, Eudora is clearly not mature enough; the fact that she can only see the sun and not the moon is proof of this.

　However, the passage of time will help her gradually mature.

　One day, she will be able to see all the "stars" that are moving within Dark.

　Whether one can decipher the meaning behind those stars is another matter entirely.