NOVEL NEXT The Shapeshifter Academy
Chapter 6
The Principal’s secretary looked back at Bendy, who was walking at her own pace.
Principal Milane called Bendy to her office as soon as the entrance ceremony was over. Was it because of a slip of the tongue in her regular speech or concerns about Bendy, who had become the student council president? The secretary’s prediction was closer to the latter. Glance. The secretary, who had been looking sideways without even realizing it, called up Bendy for no reason. “Miss Bendy?” “Yes, please say it.” “No, no. it’s nothing.” Fortunately, Bendy was calm, as if her mistake didn’t bother her at all. The secretary, relieved inside, crossed the corridor with a lighter step. “The Principal is waiting for you.” Eventually, the footsteps of the two stopped in front of the Principal’s office. Bendy poked her head out from behind the secretary because she was curious about why she had called her. Through the slightly opened door, she could see the Principal and a man presumed to be my age. Bendy noticed the two sitting opposite across the table and blinked curiously. ‘Who is it?’ The man was wearing a loose grey knitwear that, when she looked closely, was a type of knitwear that the Academy provided. Judging from this, it was only possible to guess that he was a student at the same academy. Each time he smiled, the man’s water-blue eyes softened, and his fine silver hair swayed along with his movement. He was such a pretty student that people could have mistaken him for a doll. Meanwhile, after returning to the Principal’s office from the square, Principal Milane couldn’t hide her terrible feelings. “Ha…” A moment ago, Bendy Reppy, who moved her right arm and right foot to the podium, gave a very good speech. She gave a speech that turned carnivorous shapeshifters into deer with just one word. Not only the students but even the teaching staff laughed so much that she couldn’t continue the regular speech afterward. Only Principal Milane and her secretary, who knew the truth, couldn’t ignore the mess and began to break out in cold sweats. “…Lennon.” The trembling gaze of Principal Milane fell on the man lying on the sofa. “Lennon, stop laughing.” “….” “Thoughtless punk! How can you laugh at this situation?” “Ah—” The man who managed to get up straightened his posture. He then clasped his hands as if speaking, looking more serious than anyone else. “D, deer people.” Principal Milane, who almost spat, hurriedly covered her mouth and turned her head. Her slightly exposed side profile had bulging cheekbones. “No…” The next line of the man, who didn’t erase his solemn expression, continued. He put his trembling hand on his chest. “That, carnivorous shapeshifters. I’m deer, no, fox.” Pft. In the end, Principal Milane couldn’t hold back her laughter any longer and fell on the table. A man who kept laughing loudly fell on the sofa and covered his mouth with both hands. They laughed so hard that they didn’t realize that someone was coming. The Principal’s secretary covered Bendy’s ears with both hands, but it was after she had already listened to them all. “S, Student Bendy. When did you come?” Principal Milane, who criticized the man for no reason by saying, “Stop joking around with Bendy’s sudden appearance,” coughed in vain and evoked the atmosphere. Even so, Bendy didn’t growl, but she already had the look of a beast on her face. She was indeed a deer wearing the mask of a carnivorous shapeshifter. ‘Oh dear…’ Principal Milane, who glanced at her, became even more worried. Deer is also a deer, but the school uniform, which shows that it is clumsily ironed, adds to the worry. The power of the student council president passed to a freshman who had only been enrolled for about a month. Principal Milane barely lowered her eyebrows before she opened her mouth. “Congratulations on becoming the student council president. You’ll have to work hard for a year.” “I’m sure you can find a suitable replacement for me. You know, Principal. I’m…” I, Deer. Conscious of the unknown man in the Principal’s office, Bendy only pursed her lips. Principal Milane blatantly ignored her. “I’m afraid I can’t.” It was almost impossible to change because it was decided by a direct vote of the students. “My career is only as the village adventure team’s action leader.” “Oh, that’s a very reliable career.” “Principal!” “I can’t change a position that reflects the students’ opinions on my own.” Principal Milane, who firmly refused, added. “Listen carefully, it’s obvious that the students will protest if the decision is changed. That’s the kind of position the student council president has here.” “What about resigning?” “You should have resigned as a candidate before being elected. There is no other way than to drop out.” Facing the Principal’s fierce expression, Bendy crumpled like an empty can. ‘I didn’t really expect to be elected.’ She has no confidence that she can get along with the carnivorous shapeshifters alone. Of course, she doesn’t have the talent to do that either. The reason she was able to attend the academy was thanks to sticking to the wall like a shadow. She’s just adapted to the point that she won’t kneel when she sees a carnivorous shapeshifter. “Student Bendy.” Despite the call of Principal Milane, Bendy’s answer didn’t return. She wanted to turn a blind eye to reality, and it was a complicated look as if it would soon disappear into powder. It’s understandable. Principal, who licked her lips, grabbed the man who was still lying on the sofa. “Don’t worry too much. This madman, no, this student will be escorting Student Bendy for a while.” “Escort?” “Yeah. Lennon, come here quickly.” A man dragged by Principal Milane, who was nearly grabbed by the collar, stood in front of Bendy. Bendy, who faced him, stopped breathing for a moment. She didn’t notice because he gave her the worst first impression, but the carnivorous shapeshifter who played the deers was so beautiful that just one look was enough to shake the country. “Come on, let’s say hello.” Principal Milane patted Bendy gently on the shoulder as if comforting. “I’m Lennon, a white tiger shapeshifter. I’ll take care of the Student Bendy from now on.” ‘White tiger shapeshifter’ Ugh. Reluctantly, Bendy looked at Lennon. She has been avoiding lions at best, but it’s a tiger this time. Since she is a deer, the Principal seems to think she needs an escort. She is concerned about whether the white tiger will be an escort for her. Moreover, despite his innocent appearance, Lennon evoked an unpleasant rough feeling. Should she say that it feels kind of dangerous? It was different from other classmates and carnivorous shapeshifters she had encountered so far. A higher class of beast. Bendy, who was instinctively wary, soon remembered someone from Lennon’s face. ‘He feels a bit like the Principal, doesn’t he?’ Glance. Principal Milane, who noticed the meaning of Bendy’s gaze, added. “It’s my grandson.” As expected. Since he was also a carnivorous shapeshifter guaranteed by Principal Milane, Bendy raised her lack of courage and held out her trembling hand. “…Nice to meet you.” Lennon just looked down at Bendy’s hand. Slowly, his water-blue eyes moved to Bendy’s scarlet eyes. As they made eye contact, Lennon recalled his conversation with Principal Milane. About an hour ago, Bendy Reppy’s school records were suddenly given to Lennon by the Principal who had called him. ‘For the time being, Bendy Reppy, escort this student.’ It was an absurd order, but the reality was that he accepted the condition of early graduation offered by the Principal. ‘But, no matter how weak a fox is, does it even need an escort?’ ‘To be exact, it’s monitoring that doubles as an escort.’ ‘Monitoring?’ ‘Yeah, so that she doesn’t abuse the student council president’s power.’ After roughly completing his recollection, he lifted his neck and squeezed his muscles. It may be concerning that the authority of the student council president has been given to a fox, but assigning someone to monitor her seems excessive. Judging by the reluctant Principal Milane’s expression, he could only tell how much she didn’t like Bendy Reppy. ‘Well…’ Escort or monitoring, it doesn’t matter. As long as he achieves his goal of graduating early, he doesn’t care about the circumstances. Until then, Bendy remained in the position of reaching out her hand. Her arm was about to hurt, and it was a great deal of patience. Lennon looked down at her fingers twitching awkwardly in the air, then looked back at Bendy. ‘—This is a fox?’ It’s a typical fox impression. He couldn’t get rid of the feeling that it was out of control. ‘Fox?’ The nose and lips are round, but should he say it feels like only the tips of the eyes are being forced up? The blank expression on her face, not knowing what she was thinking, was also a bit annoying. On the other hand, the longer he observed, the more Bendy’s insides burned. ‘Why are you staring at me like this?’ Did he even smell something? Bendy glanced sideways at Principal Milane and her secretary. They also had hard looks on their faces as they watched Lennon’s silence as if they were worried. I won’t get caught, so don’t worry. Bendy, whose mouth shape reassured them both, looked up at Lennon again, trying to calm her nerves. There was no way he could see through the fact that she was a deer. As long as the magic of the magic tool is not broken, she is the perfect fox. ‘How can this white tiger find out?’ Bendy, who had so much determination, grabbed Lennon’s hand through the breathtaking silence. “Nice to meet you.” Unlike her determination, her heart started to beat quickly. “I’m Bendy Reppy. A fox shapeshifter.” Thump, thump, thump. “Please take good care of me from now on.” “It looks like that.” Soon Lennon’s lips, which had been closed the whole time, opened. “Deer.” Thump. Bendy collapsed as she felt her heart drop to the floor. I, will I be able to safely graduate here? Next chapter will be updated first on this website. Come back and
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