>>6184282“Move the kid away and empty your pockets. I bet you have something on you.” Suan De demands.
“Ichie, go along.” You trust her… a little. It’s either her or Crossbill...
“…” Ichie hesitates, she doesn’t want you to leave her. “I admit it! I admit it! Yes, I orchestrated the odds to favor my teacher…”
“Ichie, how could you...?” Ruby furrows her eyebrows.
“I had to! It’s my privilege and responsibility as a woman of nobility to choose who rules them all! It has always been my life’s duty no matter how insignificant the role is!” Ichie admits. “Besides, all men love winning!”
“What in the world are you talking about?” Ruby doesn’t understand a peep from Ichie.
“I hate cheating though, Ichie.” You shake your head.
“B-But I-I thought you two would understand. You’re a clever man, and Ruby, we’re part of the same caste. The same upper echelon!” Ichie is utterly flabbergasted. “A-And it’s not cheating, I’m making society work! Maintaining the balance!”
“This explains the annoying posh accent.” Crossbill knows what kind of girl Ichie is.
“Ichie, what you’ve done is not only upsetting but a major disrespect to our friends. I can’t look at you the same way as before.” Ruby is furious but doesn’t raise her voice.
“Woah, woah, hold your holster, cowboy. It’s fine being upset, but don’t take it too far. It’s just a game.” Crossbill calms Ruby down. “And games have rules against cheating. And if they don’t, well, up to us to come up with a way to relieve our anger! Let’s make her pay.”
“Punish her according to the level of her transgression.” Suan De agrees.
“P-P-Punish…?” Ichie doesn’t like where this is going as she hugs you tightly out of fear. Those women are ready to rip her apart.
“Play along and apologize, Ichie. It’s the only way to fix this.” You impart wisdom.
“...I’m s-sorry for disrespecting you. I won’t ever do it again.” The obedient Ichie admits her fault.
“I accept your apology.” Ruby doesn’t want to be harsh, it’d be worse if Ichie didn’t learn her lesson.
“Cool, now let’s make her suffer.” Crossbill is ready for revenge. Petty bird!
If anything, Ichie deserves to be punished for delaying the game…
<span class="mu-s">What do you do?</span>
>Let Ruby punish Ichie.>Let Crossbill punish Ichie.>Let Suan De punish Ichie.>Write In.<span class="mu-s">Who is the next king?</span>
>Ichie.>Ruby.>Suan De.>Crossbill.>You.(Last reply of the day, we continue tomorrow!)
