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Catherine was stunned. She was standing at the corner of two flights of stairs. She subconsciously looked downstairs when she heard the words, but there was no one.

“…No one else will know. I haven’t told anyone, and Mr. Evelyn won’t tell anyone either.” She didn’t hesitate for long before nodding and admitting it frankly, thinking that this was what Lilith cared about.

"Oh..." It seemed that Catherine knew why she was there. Lilith nodded and continued to move forward. The two of them resumed the rhythm of walking slowly one after the other.

"You called me that day because you wanted to say..." Lilith stopped again and turned her head. Catherine also stopped when she heard that. The two of them still kept a distance and stared at each other quietly in the empty corridor. Lilith plucked up her courage and changed the question, asking the question that might make her look like a clown - "Are you going there to find me?"

She regretted asking that question a little bit, and the corridor fell silent.

"Yes." However, Catherine did not embarrass her. Almost as soon as she finished speaking, she admitted it. "I met Mr. Evelyn at the banquet and learned about your situation. I went to the Magician's Guild to pick you up, but someone else had already taken you away... I'm sorry."

Lilith tilted her head in confusion, "Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault."

"I'm not apologizing for that night, I'm... apologizing for what happened before. I'm sorry, Lilith." The gray eyes looked at Lilith seriously, and his tone was sincere.

Lilith was surprised. She was silent for a while and then asked, "Are you apologizing to me or... to the family behind me? I don't think you need to..."

"It's for you."

After Catherine apologized, she felt relieved, as if a huge rock that had been blocking her chest had finally fallen to the ground. She felt extremely relaxed, and her speech speed became faster and faster. "I took it for granted before, and was too utilitarian. I used some wrong methods. This was very disrespectful to you. I'm sorry." The silver-haired girl apologized again.

"These days, my family has pointed out my mistakes, and I have figured out some things myself." Catherine took a deep breath, "I don't want to get close to you because of your relationship with the Taylor family, Lilith, but because you are you. You are interesting, determined, and proactive. I want to get to know you better, out of... out of..."

Catherine was exploring herself, looking hesitant, "Maybe, jealousy?" Lilith was always surrounded by friends...

"——Huh?!" Lily shouted without any image. The princess didn't need to be so honest, did she? She said with a smile, "Why do you think so, Catherine?" Even if there was jealousy, she should be the one to be jealous.

"The book says that if a woman always pays too much attention to another woman, it might be out of jealousy." Catherine said these words, not quite sure herself.

“Hahahahaha! Catherine.” Lilith was really amused this time, and the atmosphere between them was no longer so serious. “I guess that book was written by a self-conceited man.”

"He was a famous writer during the reign of Bishop V..." Catherine stammered.

"That doesn't stop him from being a self-righteous idiot." Lilith waved her hand. "They always like to describe women like this, weak, jealous, and hysterical. What a poor imagination."

She looked at Catherine, "It's just that the pen is in their hands. If you were really jealous, you wouldn't want to save me. Thank you, Catherine." She thanked the honest princess in front of her.

"And, it's okay." She held out her hand, and Catherine was stunned for a moment before she responded and walked forward to shake her hand.

"Maybe it's not jealousy, but sometimes I feel that I hope to be like you." Catherine pursed her lips and said softly, "You get along well with everyone, whether they are magic apprentices or guardians. Everyone is closely connected because of you..."

Lilith looked at Catherine quietly and asked, "So, this is what you want? To bring magicians and guardians closer? It would be best if..."

"It would be best if they could unite under my control." Catherine did not hide her ambition at all.

Lilith looked at the princess in front of her with a determined look, and said slowly, "But my way is not suitable for you..." She couldn't let Catherine treat the whole school to hot pot every week.

"But..." Lilith smiled mysteriously. "If you want to unite your classmates, there is a simpler way."

……

In an office on the third floor of the west wing of the castle, Professor Colin frowned and read the paper in his hand carefully. When he finally finished reading, he looked up at the two students in front of him suspiciously.

"So, you guys want to do this—"

"Student Union! That's right, Teacher Colin, what do you think?" Lilith said with a smile.

Teacher Colin frowned even more tightly, "Is this organization necessary?"

"Of course!" Lilith said matter-of-factly. "We have had a small number of students in Goletia for many years, but the campus is very large, which leads to sparse staff and lax management. Apart from classes and meals, everyone has few opportunities to meet each other. This is not conducive to unity and friendship among students, teacher!"

"So the goal and purpose of our proposal to establish a student union is to promote communication and cooperation among students, safeguard students' rights and interests, and enrich campus life..."

Poor teacher Colin was stunned by Lilith's big words, his eyes were almost red like mosquito coils, and Catherine, who was standing next to Lilith, had a similar expression.

"…With the student union, teachers can focus more on teaching, and the student union will take over some management responsibilities. We can also hold various competitions, which can not only strengthen the friendship among students, but also enhance their sense of belonging and honor to the school…" Lilith continued to output.

"...In summary, I think it is necessary to establish a student union, and I nominate Catherine as the first president of the student union!" Lilith finished her impassioned speech.

Catherine turned her head in surprise and looked at Lilith.

"Hehe..." Teacher Colin then gave the silent Catherine a look and sneered. "You came up with the idea, but you let her be the leader?"

Lilith: ...Please don't try to sow discord, teacher. Besides, although I give you advice, I don't really want to be a slave in the student union!

She complained in her heart, but the reason she gave was very high-sounding. "It was our common idea to establish the student union. I think Your Excellency is the living signboard of the enrollment of Goletia Academy. You yourself know that there are many more magic apprentices and guardians this year. It is most appropriate for the founder Catherine to be the president."

Colin leaned back in his chair, looking at the two girls with matching hair colors in front of him, his brows furrowed, unwilling to give in.

"Even if it's a vote or an election, I believe the result will be the same." Lilith added firmly.

"The school will not provide you with any financial support..."

"It's okay, but we need an office space. There are a lot of vacant houses in the academy, right?" Lilith smiled attentively. There was no telling how many students there were in each class during the heyday of Goletia. Now, most of the houses in the academy are unused.

"...The abandoned building in the Rose Garden can be lent to you temporarily." Colin finally agreed. He raised the paper in his hand and said, "Give me a more detailed plan."

"No problem!" Lilith agreed to whatever was said at this moment. As if she was afraid that Teacher Colin would go back on his word, she pulled Catherine and slipped out.

"...Is this all that matters?" Catherine felt like she was dreaming.

"Don't be happy too soon. It will be very hard." Lilith prepared Catherine mentally as they walked towards the rose garden.

Catherine shook her head and said, "I'm not afraid of hard work." She was just afraid that she couldn't help her mother.

The garden was extremely bleak in winter. As Lilith walked, she felt childish and used spells to make the roses along the way bloom. Her mental strength had expanded more than five times. If she knew enough spells, she should be qualified as a junior magician.

Catherine looked at the roses along the way and couldn't help but smile.

“Lilith——”

The girl in front turned around.

"Happy New Year. That's what I would have said if you hadn't been transported away that day."