Monster Country Federation, Academy City
"Wow!!! *2"
"This… this… so many people! They're really all alive!"
Yuri's eyes were wide as she watched the students coming and going around her.
"This is exactly the scene from my dreams!"
Xiao Qian also spoke with a shocked expression.
"Hmph hmph! Everything your eyes can see is my dominion!"
"Now you understand how great a person I am, right!"
Zhong Chen said loudly to Xiao Qian and Yuri with a smug look.
"Wow!!! So amazing! Truly amazing!"
"Lord God is indeed Lord God!"
Zhong Chen felt a surge of secret delight as the two little ones continuously flattered him.
"Everyone, look, it's Chen Gege!"
"Wow, it really is Chen Gege!"
"Chen Gege! *n"
A sharp-eyed little loli on the street spotted Zhong Chen and shouted excitedly.
This shout was significant; it was as if she had poked a loli nest. All the lolis on the street ran towards Zhong Chen.
Although the 'Idle Four' spent their days doing nothing serious and causing trouble everywhere, for some reason, these four individuals were extremely popular in Academy City.
Every member was deeply loved by many little lolis.
Milim often came to cause mischief with the little lolis, and Veldora was the president of a certain strange fan club.
Rimuru was also one of the directors of Academy City.
As for Zhong Chen, he was like a savior in the hearts of the little lolis.
It was because of Zhong Chen that they had this life, which they couldn't even have dreamed of before.
"Yo! Why are you all here? Is school just out?"
Zhong Chen asked with a smile, looking at the little lolis gathered around him.
"Yes, yes! School's out! A few of us are planning to go eat dessert!"
"That's right, I'm also planning to buy some clothes. The teacher said tomorrow is the weekend, so we can wear our own clothes."
Zhong Chen looked at the little loli speaking, who was wearing her school uniform, and nodded, saying:
"Hmm, you should buy your own clothes! How about it, do you have enough money?"
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, the little loli quickly nodded and said:
"Yes, I do! The school gives out pocket money every month, and I've saved it all up!"
"Do you still need to save? I remember the money given out each month should be quite a lot, right? How could it not be enough!"
Zhong Chen, who treated all the little lolis like his younger sisters, immediately thought that the pocket money should be increased.
"It's enough! I donated all my money to the Disciplinary Committee myself!"
The little loli quickly shook her head when she heard Zhong Chen's words, and Zhong Chen, upon hearing it, breathed a sigh of relief.
At the same time, he shook his head, indicating that he had overthought things. The standard for student pocket money, after all, was set after discussions between Shizue, Toreini, and others.
None of these individuals would ever be harsh on children.
On a side note, the Disciplinary Committee is a student organization created by outstanding students from various academies within Academy City.
Its main purpose is to resolve disputes among students and assist the Security Force in maintaining public order in Academy City.
However, because most students are Cursed Children, there are almost no disputes.
As for public order… just imagine the Security Force, who spend their days only sweeping streets, and you can understand.
If you were to ask the Academy City Security Force who they hate the most, they would unanimously say "the Third Legion," without a doubt.
So currently, the Disciplinary Committee mainly handles communication and other issues for joint activities held between various academies.
"That's good. If your pocket money isn't enough, you must tell your teacher. We're not short on a few pennies!"
Zhong Chen patted his chest, looking like a man who wasn't short on money, and said loudly to the little lolis present.
"No need, it's really enough!"
"That's right, we can't let Chen Gege spend any more!"
"Yes, yes, we all have enough!"
Zhong Chen looked at these overly sensible little lolis and felt his heart healed again.
"Host, I remember you said that cuteness is worthless in the face of sexiness, didn't you?"
"Nonsense! Only children make choices; adults want it all! o(▼dish▼メ;)o"
"Tsk! Be careful, the Divine Beast might censor you, and then this system will have to be buried with you!"
"…"
"Alright, you all can do what you want. I need to take these two to the Central Building!"
Zhong Chen looked at Xiao Qian and Yuri, who appeared reserved, and said loudly to the little lolis gathered around him.
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, the many little lolis nodded obediently and then bid Zhong Chen farewell:
"Okay! Then goodbye, Chen Gege!"
"Chen Gege! Goodbye!"
"Bye bye!"
Watching the little ones leave, still frequently looking back, Zhong Chen waved at them with a smile.
"Xiao Qian! Lord God is really popular!"
"Yes, this might be what a true god is like!"
Xiao Qian and Yuri looked at Zhong Chen, who was continuously waving at the departing crowd, and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
"Alright, let's go!"
Academy City Chairwoman's Office
"Knock knock knock!"
Shizue, who was sitting behind her desk, looking down at documents, had her thoughts interrupted by a knock on the door.
"Come in!"
Click… "Yo! Chairwoman is still working, even though the students have already left school!"
Shizue looked up, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes when she saw the person, then she complained gently:
"Hehe! I can't help it. There aren't many members of the board who actually work, so I can only do it myself!"
Hearing Shizue's words, Zhong Chen's intended remark was caught in his throat, and he could only smile awkwardly, trying to appease her.
There was no other way; just consider that the 'Idle Four' were all board members, and you can imagine how few were left to do the work.
"Ahem! Uh, Shizue, I brought two children with me today. I brought them back from the New World!"
"Oh! Are these the two children? They look like they're only 14 years old!"
Shizue looked at Xiao Qian and Yuri, who were standing beside Zhong Chen, and asked with a gentle smile.
"Yes, these two little girls… how should I put it, their experiences are not much different from those of the Cursed Children!"
Hearing Zhong Chen say this, Shizue showed a gentle smile and asked the two little ones:
"Hehe, don't be nervous. What are your names?"
Looking at the gentle older sister in front of them, Xiao Qian and Yuri's nervous feelings instantly relaxed, and then they replied:
"My name is Xiao Qian! I'm seventeen this year!"
"My name is Yuri! I'm also seventeen!"
Hearing that the two were already seventeen, Shizue looked at their figures, a hint of heartache flashing in her eyes.
Then she stood up, walked to the two little ones, squatted down, and said gently:
"Hmm, you've suffered a lot, haven't you? It's all over now! If you want to cry, just cry it out!"
Hearing Shizue's gentle words, the two little ones, who had been forcibly strong inside, finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"I… I… Wuwuwuwu… Ahahahah!!!"
"Grandpa… Grandpa watched us… Wuwu… everything is gone… nothing is left… who knows when we… will… Wuwu!"
Watching the two little ones wailing, Shizue gently embraced them and softly comforted them:
"Everything is in the past. From now on, you won't go hungry again, and you'll meet many new friends at school!"
"Everything will be alright! Hehe, what is it! Even at seventeen, they're still children!"
As the crying gradually weakened until it disappeared, Shizue looked at the two little ones who had cried themselves to sleep in her arms and shook her head gently.
Then she and Zhong Chen carried them to the office sofa, and she took out a blanket to cover them.
"Alright, I'll take care of these two children. I actually have something to discuss with you…"