The country of Dewe is low key and secretive. It's sort of a communistic type of government but lately the country has been hinting of opening up its borders to the world.
Sure enough, they made a bold move of inviting princes and sons of important political families all over the world to attend their academy to exchange idealisms.
Each country think that it's just a shameless excuse to openly hostage their future hopes but still each countries decided to take the bait. Although Dewe had been keeping all their news to themselves, but the spies sent by different countries have long since informed them of its militaristic might. If their country can form a strong alliance with Dewe then it will be advantageous when it comes to expanding their territories and defending from their enemies.
Dewe apparently also have large mineral deposit and other unique resources. They will never let this opportunity pass wherein they can send more surveillance in form of bodyguards and servants.
Unfortunately, what they didn't know is that Dewe will only allow three persons to accompany their delegates. By the time the news reached them, the delegates have already been shut in the academy.
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Back in the organization.
"Both teams have done a great job. You can now go" the president dismissed the teams after commending them. "By the way, Ember will stay"
Ember looked towards her teammates. She can see the worried face of Koala and Yogi, the twin panda offered their prayers, but when she looked at Jac, he surprisingly gave her an encouraging nod.
After they've gotten back from their mission, she didn't hear a single rebuke from Jac. But she knew somehow he was disappointed that she stubbornly hatched her own plan.
"I'm sorry" that's all she can say.
"Do you know why you should be sorry?" Jac threw a question. She can feel his stern gaze on her. This is the first time he exerted an intimidating force on her.
She took a deep breath and tried to negate his force in a few seconds, thankfully, her renewed body helped her to adjust easily. But she didn't show Jac her comfort, but she stayed a bit hunched back to further display her remorse.
"I shouldn't have deviate from the plan and should have waited for your instructions first" she said meekly.
"Wrong! You should be sorry because you made everyone worry. We trusted that you would be able to execute the alternative plan with minimal problem and you did, however, with the loss of communication in between, I thought we lost you" Jac, for the first time, let his human nature appear in the surface.
All this time she thought Jac only cared for her because she's performing well and had exceeded his expectations, but she didn't know he treated her the same way she do, like a family.
The four people which have been watching from the sidelines were also shocked at first but grinned widely after.
Embers happiness burst forth and she gave Jac a hug. This time Jac hugged her back giving her warmth like a father would to his daughter. Suddenly four force came and joined the hugging session. They're relationship for each other was officially binded and no one can ever dare mess up.
"All right people, you can now remove yourselves" Jac returned from being a human to an indifferent ice general once again. They uniformly released themselves from each other and stood straight.
"Ember, you did a great job in escorting the prince, but you should inform your teammates of your plan so that we can coordinate better and never let go of the communication"
Ember secretly promised to herself that she wouldn't fall to the system's trick next time. Then she seem to heard the system snickering, but it was so fast that maybe she's just hallucinating.
"Koala, Yogi, Black Panda, you all did a great job as always, but never forget to continue improve your skills to avoid death in the team"
"As for White Panda, I hope you'll be able to show us your improved self in the training tomorrow"
"Now, let's go to the President" Jac concluded.
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In the President's office at present.
Ember was left alone with the man who sits on the top of the organization.
Cinderella System (CS): Would you like to use the Identification function of the system?
"Ohh, there's such thing, sure!" Ember was glad of the additional function of the system, she can't help but look forward to other surprises it can offer.
Name: Leonard Ritz
Male (Straight)
55 years old
6'4"
Hobby: Playing mini golf, watching cartoons
Strength:??????
Weakness:??????
Ember's face almost cracked when she saw the information. Why would the system even include if the male is straight or not, and what's with all the??????. That part was the most important one you know.
"Cindy, why is the strength and weakness hidden?" she immediately asked the system.
CS: Your level is low, you need to be at level 3 to view that information.
"And how would I level up?"
CS: Kill five people that has killing intent towards you.
"That's it?" Ember was dubious about the condition. Isn't it too easy, considering her lifestyle which is meant to kill most of the time.
CS: That's it.
Despite Ember's doubt, she decided to trust the system. Anyways, if that is the case then she can upgrade to level 2 like a breeze.
Unfortunately...
"Ms Ember, I'm glad to finally meet you. But let me get straight to the point. I want you to accompany the prince to Corvin Academy as a hidden bodyguard. As you can see, Dewe had cunningly reduced the amount of personnel of the delegates to three upon stepping inside the academy. The rest of the escorts and servants was also sent back to their respective countries. While inside the academy, bodyguards are not allowed in the actual school premise but is limited to the outer perimeter of the academy where the living quarters of the students are located. So the palace requested for you, since you can be placed in the same classroom as the prince and protect him closely. They have already gotten the approval of Dewe for this matter. This will be your identity for the duration of the mission" President Leonard just dropped the bomb in front of her without warning and handed her the files.
Her identity would be Naria Rei, cousin of the prince from his father's side.
This mission totally crushed her hopes of levelling up quickly. Where the hell could she gather a bunch of ill intended hoodlums in the school. Surely the system is not expecting her to kill those students who might bully her. She knew the mission for leveling up was too good to be true. Could the system knew this would happen? "System, Cindy?"
CS: The system is not a seer.
Hearing that response, she just released a heavy sigh.