Chapter 186
Heps pulled up his Intelliger Brain and reluctantly sent a message to Zayne.
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He didn’t want to trouble Zayne his master, bat Zayne had told him to take his studies seriously. If he actually got expelled. there was no way he could hide it from Zayne.
“Isn’t he an orphan? What guardian? The chubby boy’s father asked mockingly.
The teacher was just as confused. He had never heard of Heps being adopted.
But then be recalled the carefully prepared, exquisite lunch. That kind of food wasn’t something one could easily buy, and if it was, it definitely wasn’t within Heps budget.
Now that he thought about it. Heps had been looking a lot healthier lately, as if he had been taken care of properly.
Realizing this, the teacher secretly felt relieved He thought, Whoever has taken Heps in clearly has both the financial means and the willingness to care for him
The chubby boy’s father scoffed, “He probably just hired a fake guardian to fool us.”
He then thought, “More likely, it is just some welfare worker. I think I’ve got to flex some muscles with this so–called guardian. Kids like this need strict supervision
A knock came at the office door. The chubby boy’s father let out a cold snort. “That was quick. Let’s talk about compensation first-
He turned around mid–sentence, but as soon as he saw the person at the door, his voice abruptly cut off.
He saw Zayne.
If it were Zayne alone, it wouldn’t have been a big deal. Sure, Zayne was young and capable, but he had no authority here. But Nyx was here too.
The chubby boy’s father broke out in a cold sweat. He knew that Nyx not only had a group of powerful mates but also possessed terrifying influence–she could ruin him effortlessly.
“Y–You… His mind was in chaos, and he couldn’t organize his words.
He thought, What’s the connection between Nyx and this Heps? Maybe it’s just a coincidence… They could just be here to inspect the school–not summoned by Heps after all:
While he tried to thus comfort himself, he watched Nyx stride toward Heps, checking Heps‘ face and arms with concern. Upon spotting several bruises, Nyx immediately frowned.
The chubby boy’s father felt a chill in his heart. He struggled to compose himself, pulled his son over, and forced a smile. “Don’t worry, it’s just a scuffle between kids. My son is actually hurt worse.”
That was a lame excuse in Zayne’s eyes.
Heps glanced at Nyx’s expression and defended. “I didn’t start it. He tried to steal the lunch you brought me.”
“What lunch?” The chubby boy’s father was incredulous. “My kid doesn’t lack food–why would he steal yours?”
He gave the chubby boy a shove. “Tell me, is that true?”
The bruised chubby boy, oblivious to the situation, shouted and cried, “Yeah. I wanted his food. Why wouldn’t he just give it to me?”
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His mouth was suddenly covered by his father’s hand.
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The father’s face turned an ugly shade. Forcing a smile, he apologized to Nyx, and then kicked the chubby boy hard, making him fall to the ground before dragging him away.
Feeling guilty, he left in a hurry, as if fleeing from a beast, terrified to exchange even one more word with Nyx.
Nyx watched the farce unfold with a cold stare. She despised people who hid their embarrassment by beating their children, but she thought, ‘Still, the chubby boy did need some discipline!
“This isn’t the first time he’s bullied a classmate. He should’ve been suspended or expelled long ago,” the teacher explained to Nyx with a bitter smile. “But his father’s got some minor authority, so it’s been hard to deal with.”
“What does his father do for work?” Nyx probed.
Upon discovering that he was employed in the education department, she frowned, resolved to resort to Aurelius. She was determined not to allow a male of his caliber to corrupt the Empire’s future.
Turning to the class rep, Nyx’s expression softened as she invited him to visit her home.
“Y–Yes.” The class rep’s face was dreamy, unable to recover for a long time. He thought, ‘I’m actually invited by Lord Nyx.
The news spread like wildfire through the entire school. The other students in the class were green with envy. They thought, ‘If we’d known, we would’ve cozied up to Heps ages ago.
They didn’t expect that an orphan from a Desolate Planet somehow latched onto Zayne and caught Lord Nyx’s eye. Not just that, he was the one who discovered an important medicinal herb and had been honored by the Empire.
It was all because Heps was too low–key, never showing off the slightest hint before.
The class rep was on cloud nine the whole day. After school, as he stuck close to Heps, anxiety finally crept in. “What should I do? I don’t know proper etiquette. Do I need to bow first? In what order? What should I say?”
Females cared a lot about manners–it was a sign of respect toward them.
At home, the class rep was always respectful to his mother, and they were just an ordinary family. Nyx was the Empire’s most noble female, so her household must have way more rules.
Heps was momentarily stunned. “No need. Lord Nyx doesn’t care about those things.”
“Huh?” The class rep looked puzzled. “Really?” Seeing the sincerity on Heps‘ face, he finally believed it.
As soon as he stepped inside and saw the room filled with high–ranking powerhouses, the calm he’d just regained shattered. He shivered, nearly falling to the ground.
It was his first time seeing Aurelius and Felix
up
close.
Surrounded by big shots, the class rep didn’t dare to make a move, sitting stiffly close to Heps.
Fortunately, being a young male, he was quick to recover from the shock.
The moment he tasted something delicious, his eyes lit up, and he forgot all his nervousness.
By the end of the meal, he realized that the big shots were far more approachable than he had imagined. He even gathered the courage to ask for a photo and an autograph.
When he got home, his mother screamed and kissed his face. “Oh my. A signed photo from Lord Nyx.”
She took the autograph from her son, overjoyed. “You’re amazing.”
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The class rep’s face turned bright red–he had never experienced such enthusiastic motherly love before. Even his father benefited from this incident, receiving extra bedroom visits from his mother.
His mother’s other mates had no complaints about that. After all, having a child in the family invited to dine with Nyx was an honor for family member.
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The chubby troublemaker was suspended for reflection and never returned to school.
A few days later, a classmate mysteriously shared the latest news with Heps. “That annoying fat brat transferred schools. His father got caught with a ton of serious issues. It looks like he’s facing punishment–maybe even prison.”
The entire education department underwent a full investigation. Those who had colluded with his father were in deep trouble, cursing him bitterly. ‘If he hadn’t messed up, we wouldn’t have been implicated.
For the first time, Heps felt what it was like to have someone backing him up.
He couldn’t suppress his emotions and opened Intelligent Brain to send Nyx another message of gratitude.
Nyx: [You are totally welcome. Just focus on your studies. There’s good food waiting for you when you get home.]
The antidote for AeroMist was finally developed–a major breakthrough. The family prepared a grand feast to celebrate, and as the key contributor, Heps was, of course, included.
During dinner, Nyx happily took out a jar of wine she had brewed earlier and poured a little for everyone.
When it was Heps‘ turn, she waved him off. “Kids can’t drink.”
Then, she poured herself a full cup.
After downing it in one go, her face visibly flushed. Her mates watched as she poured herself another cup, hesitant to speak.
