Summoning Genius of Kizen Chapter 69Simon stared down at her with a blank expression.'......Ne, Neptis-nim?''Ah! Food! Food!'Neptis scurried over and struggled to climb onto Simon's chair. Her eyes sparkled, and she swallowed hard, drooling.'Kyaaaah! Who is she?''She's so, so cute!'Mei-rin and Kamibarez shrieked and fussed when they saw Neptis.Neptis tilted her head, her innocent eyes wide and clear.'Surely they don't know?'Simon gasped and reached out his arm.'W-wait, everyone!''Do you want some snacks?''Yes!'Neptis quickly nodded, and Mei-rin, looking like she could die from cuteness, stroked her head. Kamibarez quickly turned to Dick.'Can we feed her, Dick?''Huh? Uh, uhm......''Waaah!'As soon as permission was granted, Neptis eagerly grabbed handfuls of snacks and stuffed them into her mouth.Her fluffy cheeks puffed up round and full. She smiled blissfully and said,'Delicious!''Kyaaaaaaaaaah!''Want to eat this too?'Mei-rin peeled back the wrapper and offered a cookie. Neptis opened her mouth wide and took a big bite.'Nom nom!''She ate it!''Me too! I want to try too!'......The situation was spiraling into chaos.Simon urgently said,'Wait, everyone! This person is......!''You're so cute~ What's your name?'At Kamibarez's gentle question, she, who was frantically stuffing food into her mouth, smiled brightly.'Yes! My name is Neptis!''Kyarururu!''So cute!'......They didn't believe it at all!Most commoners outside of Kizen's direct circle were unaware that the 300-year-old Neptis was a small child.This was because she hadn't appeared in public for decades, operating only behind the scenes of Kizen. When she occasionally had to show herself, she took on a different form than that of a young girl.Above all, the weight and terror of the four letters in the name Neptis gave rise to countless imaginations and conjectures.The commoners imagined Neptis as a terrifying witch, a being beyond human, somewhere between human and monster.Of course, the story that Neptis appeared as a small girl was also known, but Mei-rin and Kamibarez were currently completely oblivious to such a possibility.They couldn't even conceive that Neptis could appear here.'W-what should I do?'Simon felt like he was looking at a ticking time bomb about to explode.Meanwhile, Dick, who had excellent information-gathering skills, seemed to have already grasped the situation and was moving to another seat, ignoring them.'Dick! Do something!'Simon gestured with his eyes and hands.But Dick didn't see Simon. He sat down in a spot away from them, his face stiff.'......Dick?'Kamibarez belatedly turned her head to look at Dick. He was kneeling on his chair, his face rigid.'Why are you suddenly kneeling there?''W-what are you talking about! I've always sat like this my whole life!'Dick stammered, sweating profusely.Even if he wanted to explain, Neptis kept sending him strange glances, silencing him.'Is it tasty?'Mei-rin was reacting like a girl her age for the first time in a long while.As she stroked her head, Neptis giggled, pleased.'Yes! Delicious!''Ugh, my heart hurts......''I've never seen anyone this pretty!'Neptis, who had eaten her fill of snacks and patted her small belly, hopped off the chair. Then she scurried over to Simon, took his hand, and said,'Simon! Can you see me for a moment?''......Ah, yes.'The two walked out of the classroom.Simon quickly said,'Neptis-nim. I apologize on their behalf! They didn't recognize you......''Hehe, it's fine! It happens all the time! And the snacks were delicious.'She said with a smile. Then she stopped walking and stared intently into Simon's eyes. Simon also stopped and waited for her.'Hmm.'She smiled crookedly.'You've finally got your Legion, Simon.''......!!'Simon's heart sank. She returned to her childlike smiling face and took Simon's hand.'It's a bit hard to talk here. Shall we move to another place?''Huh?'Neptis jumped up, holding Simon's hand.Simon instantly felt a floating sensation as his feet left the ground, as if he had crossed dimensions.When he opened his eyes, the location had changed.'Where is this place?'It was someone's room.The wallpaper was a combination of cream and pink, with frilly curtains, and shelves displayed cute animal dolls and charming decorative items. It smelled very nice.'No way.'Simon turned his head to look at the girl who best matched the room's aesthetic.'Neptis-nim, you have such taste......''This isn't my room.'Huh?Then, from behind, there was a rustling sound of blankets. Simon was startled and turned around.He saw a beautiful girl with an expressionless face, red eyes, and slightly damp black hair cascading down.'Lo, Lorraine!'Simon's face flushed crimson.Lorraine was dressed in comfortable shorts for home and only her underwear on top.She covered her body with both arms, her face expressionless, and looked at Neptis.'Mom.''Yes!''Bringing a boy into my room via teleportation, aren't you just openly messing with me?''What are you talking about!'Neptis put her hands on her hips and said proudly.'I came here because I have something to say to both of you at the same time!''Haaah.'She sighed deeply, her red eyes glinting menacingly.'Mom, you're always like that.''Hmph, you too!'Neptis bounced around.'It's exam season, and you overslept again, didn't you? Simon even gathered his group members for a study session!''I'll just handle it myself.''Don't you know professors keep complaining about you these days?''Even if I don't know those formulas, it has nothing to do with my actual skills!'A chilling atmosphere arose between them.From the content of their conversation, it was a typical nagging mother and rebellious daughter argument, but from a step back, it looked exactly like a sisterly quarrel.'......I want to go back to the dorm.'Simon, who had suddenly found himself caught in the most terrifying mother-daughter fight in the world, clung to the wall with a pale face.'Finish it quickly, Mom. And Simon?''Ah, yes.''Could you stop glancing around?'Simon cried inwardly. I don't want to look, either.Lorraine got up from the bed and took out a random outer garment from the hanger, wrapping it around herself. Simon could finally look at her properly.'Now, Simon? First, about the information you reported.'Neptis plopped down onto a nearby chair and said.'Report?'Yes! The spy who infiltrated Kizen.'She must have heard from Lorraine.Simon waited for her next words with a tense expression.'I've already entrusted the investigation to my trusted subordinates. We're slowly finding clues.''Ah, that's a relief.''But I came to warn you of danger.'Neptis continued in a serious voice.'It seems that traitor knows your identity.'Simon felt his heart plummet. Neptis slowly continued.'Do you remember the last Cyclops evaluation? The Cyclops your group faced was unusually strong, not because of drug side effects or curses during its capture, but because someone intentionally interfered.''......!'Neptis smiled faintly.'Of course, you know the intention without me saying it, right?'......To fake an accident.Simon swallowed hard.'Simon.'This time, Lorraine spoke.'Since you said you met that person in the Forbidden Forest, the spy is much more likely to be at the school rather than Kizen headquarters. If you stay here, your life might be continuously threatened.''Yes, that's right.'Neptis smiled with her eyes and crossed her arms.'Our Lorraine worries about you a lot!''Mom!!''Anyway, are you really not going to accept Kizen's protective measures?''.......'Simon firmly closed his mouth.'If you're worried about being expelled from Kizen, we can have you repeat the year, like your roommate Kazhan. You can go back home until the incident is resolved, and then start again next year.''......I'm truly grateful for your concern, but my decision hasn't changed.'Simon slowly raised his head.'I believe my current life is worth risking to protect. Please let me stay at school. I'm also looking for clues on my own, so it will be helpful.'Lorraine bit her lip, her expression complex, while Neptis nodded readily.'Actually, I expected you to say that! You're Richard's son, after all.'She pulled out a silver necklace from her subspace. Simon stared at it, wondering what it was, when she gestured for him to lower himself.Simon quickly knelt on one knee, and Neptis stood on tiptoe to personally fasten the necklace around Simon's neck.'What is this?''It's an artifact.'She said.'Recently, unsettling things have been happening across the continent, so I can't fully focus on just you. So I'll give you this. The power contained in this necklace will protect you.'Simon swallowed hard, looking at the radiant light flowing from the necklace.He could easily guess that it was more expensive than any item he possessed.'If this artifact warns you of danger, you must immediately stop everything you're doing and leave that location without delay. You understand, right?''Yes, I will keep that in mind.''And.'Neptis turned her head to look at Lorraine.'You also pay some attention to our Simon.'......I know, Mom.'Lorraine replied primly. Just then, Neptis jumped onto the bed.'Wake up! Wake up quickly!''Ah, that hurts!''Simon.'Neptis pulled Lorraine's arm and looked back at Simon.'I'll send you back to where you were studying, so take this kid with you! This lazybones!''Mom!'Lorraine cried out, flustered.'Why would I go there!''Hmph! If I don't do this, you won't leave the house!''You said it was a study session! If I join, it'll just be awkward and a nuisance to Simon's friends!'Lorraine shouted that and forcefully shook off Neptis's arm. Neptis plopped down onto the bed.Sniffle.Suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes.'Hmph. Sob! Waaah! My only daughter always makes me suffer! Idiot! Idiot! Lorraine is an idiot!'Neptis, flailing her arms and legs and crying, looked like a typical child throwing a tantrum.Simon was at a loss, only glancing around, while Lorraine, feeling a little guilty, pressed her forehead and sighed deeply.'......Haaah, fine. I'll go.''Yes, yes! Then, Simon, please take good care of our Lorraine!'Neptis, who had instantly stopped crying, hopped off the bed. Simon was a little flustered by her perfect change of attitude, but Lorraine grumbled, accustomed to it, and opened her closet door.'Both of you, come out when you're ready!'Neptis hummed a tune and walked out of the room. Lorraine took out her school uniform from the closet.'Sorry, I'll just stay quietly for about an hour and then leave.''No, no. We welcome more people to the study group.'Lorraine suddenly stopped and stared intently at Simon's face.'......Why, what's wrong?''Are you going to watch me change?'At her words, Simon's face turned beet red, and he frantically ran out the door.***A short while later.Lorraine joined Group 7's study session.'.......''.......'Mei-rin, Kamibarez, and Dick recognized the famous Lorraine and turned pale.An awkward silence hung in the classroom where the five of them sat facing each other. Only their eyes darted around busily.Mei-rin stared intently at Simon's face, as if demanding an explanation, while Dick wished he had ten hearts.'This is Lorraine from Class L.'Simon, on the other hand, smiled as if nothing was wrong and introduced Lorraine.'She wants to study with us, just for today. Is that okay?'The three quickly nodded. Even if it wasn't okay, it absolutely had to be okay.Lorraine, with an emotionless face, quickly scanned her surroundings and spoke in a calm voice.
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