In the depths of the forest, Lilith came to a sudden halt. A strange sensation coursed through her, alerting her to the presence of another.
"Reveal yourself," she spoke with her usual emotionless tone. From behind the dense foliage, a man emerged. It was Gareth Emery, the top-ranked student from Class A and third in the overall rankings.
"Greetings, Lilith. I am Gareth Emery," he introduced himself.
Lilith remained silent, studying the man before her. A potential prey had stumbled into her path.
"I didn't mean to startle you. I simply had a hunch," Gareth explained, expressing his intention not to provoke Lilith. He knew he couldn't win against her and didn't want to take any unnecessary risks. If Lilith held the role of the Villain, she would undoubtedly seize his points. Something Gareth wanted to avoid at all costs.
Just as Gareth was preparing to depart, Lilith finally spoke up.
