The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

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　Diana glanced at her and said reproachfully, "Ugh, you're always hitting my sore spot."

　Rose laughed and said, "Your aunt and uncle are so tall, you'll definitely grow taller too. Maybe one day you'll suddenly be taller than me."

　“I have to grow taller,” Diana said. “Otherwise, I’ll still be treated like a child. So, I need to eat even more; the more I eat, the faster I’ll grow!”

　Rose: "..."

　Diana started eating again.

　……

　When they saw Dark again, it was just before the second half of the ball was about to begin.

　Pandora walked beside Dark, keeping a slight distance, and watched him stride quickly toward the long table in the noble's hall, her smile fading.

　She knew that Dark was going to dance with Diana again.

　Last year, Darko also gave the second half to Diana.

　Their relationship must be excellent.

　She could understand, of course, but things were different now, and she started to feel a little jealous.

　However, since things had already come to this, she quickly smiled again and slowly followed behind.

　……

　Reminded by Rose, Diana quickly rinsed her mouth, wiped her lips, and stood up shyly.

　She's not usually like this, but for some reason, she felt especially shy tonight.

　"Go quickly." Rose gave her a quiet push from behind.

　She hurried over, but when she got to Dak, she didn't know what to say and just hesitated.

　A hand wearing a white glove appeared before her eyes, followed by Dark's voice: "My lovely lady, would you be so kind as to dance with me?"

　“Of course!” Diana nodded vigorously, raised her hand, and placed it in Dark’s palm.

　Dak took her hand and they walked towards the stage.

　As the procession proceeded, the clock struck eleven precisely, and the second half of the ball began amidst a sudden burst of joyful piano music.

　Couples dressed in exquisite formal attire then took to the stage once again.

　The professors, who had left the first half of the dance to the students, also left the stage at this time to enjoy their lost youth.

　Dark encountered obstacles before he could take the stage.

　……

　Pandora, hanging a distance behind her, couldn't help but smile broadly.

　She should have been even more jealous at this moment, but when she thought about Dak's embarrassment, she couldn't help but laugh.

　But then they saw Victoria holding Phoenix's hand, standing there like gatekeepers in front of the stage.

　"Soul of the Moon" whispered to "Magic Beast: Goddess of the Mind's Eye" and "Magic Beast: God of Destruction" from two meters away.

　Sylveon, Cofagrigus, Renamon, Gatomon... were leaning against the wall.

　They are all magical spirits.

　But she knew, of course, that these magical spirits possessed intelligence similar to that of humans.

　They weren't just waiting there to block the way...

　Moreover, she turned her gaze to several other girls who weren't at the top of the stage steps but were also eyeing the stage intently.

　These girls intentionally avoided the first half, but at the same time had their sights set on the second half.

　But they probably didn't expect that they would have so many competitors.

　Pandora's gaze shifted, recalling what Dark had said earlier.

　"What did he tell me outside... that he has things to do tonight, so he'll be leaving early?"

　"You told me what it was about but then wouldn't tell me what it was. Now you're in trouble, aren't you?"

　"After this round, can he still leave early?"

　"What should we do?"

　Pandora chuckled to herself, only to find that the girl with long, pale golden hair had already walked up to her side.

　"What are you doing standing here?" she asked.

　Rose walked over here, intending to greet her senior, but her expression froze for a moment.

　Pandora, her breath sweet as orchids, said, "Shouldn't you be over there too?"

　……

Chapter 743 Sima Luo's Heart, Everyone Knows (6k)

　"Shouldn't you be over there too?"

　These words pierced Rose's ears like a shuttle, and she was instantly stunned, her mind buzzing as she remained frozen in place.

　At this moment, she felt like a little rabbit being pulled out of a dark hole, or a kitten caught stealing dried fish; she wanted to curl up into a ball instantly.

　Pandora was somewhat surprised by her reaction, thinking to herself, "Your behavior is so obvious, you don't think you're hiding it well, do you?"

　Fortunately, after she reunited with Hephaestus, her temper improved considerably, so she didn't expose him too much.

　Then she added, "But it's also good; sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight is indeed a strategy."

　Rose's head was spinning, and she snapped back to reality, quickly explaining, "Senior, I...I...I didn't mean it!"

　Pandora crossed her arms, her delicate ripples trembling slightly, and smiled, saying, "I understand, I understand."

　Rose's rebuttal came to an abrupt halt, her ears turning a deep crimson.

　While Rose was standing there in a daze, Pandora casually pulled her to sit down, calmly took a brand new tea set from the side, placed the teacups in front of herself and Rose, and then filled a pot of black tea.

　Its sweet aroma, unlike that of bitter tea, permeates the heart and soul, accompanied by wisps of smoke.

　Pandora then rummaged through the table for a pile of fruit platters, cakes, puddings, and cookies, and called Rose to eat them.

　Rose held the teacup carefully, her heart filled with caution.

　Senior Pandora, however, pointed with great interest at the girls eyeing the stage intently below and asked, "What do you think of them?"

　Rose hadn't expected her to ask that question, but feeling guilty after her little scheme was exposed, she subconsciously followed Pandora's train of thought and said, "It's very, very good. What's wrong?"

　"It's nothing," Pandora chuckled, then looked over to herself.

　Those girls were actually very smart, but falling in love with someone can easily make one blind.

　Knowing they couldn't win in the first half, they chose to avoid it.

　But they never considered that if they didn't even have the courage to face her head-on, how could they possibly fight her?

　That girl named Emma was one thing; she apparently danced with Dark at last year's Christmas ball. But her presence had been so weak this past year that Pandora thought she had given up the struggle. It turned out she was still determined, but that was all.

　The girl named Eudora, on the other hand, has always kept a low profile. But her contact with Dark has become increasingly frequent. Is she finally going to show her fangs today?

　Speaking of which, Diana is the one who gave away the most freebies!

　They say proximity to the water tower gives you an advantage, but this kid usually seems so energetic and energetic, yet he cowers when it comes to actually fighting. He's clearly too immature psychologically; he'll be a threat in a few more years.

　Even Aurora, who is a year younger than her, is a much greater threat than her!

　Pandora's smile faded slightly, and her expression became somewhat serious.

　In her view, these little girls' behavior was just children playing house. But Aurora's house-playing truly felt like home!

　Since she got the access card, she has frequently exchanged messages with Dak. Although they rarely meet in person, they have actually spent more time communicating.

　Therefore, she now knows a lot about Dak's daily life, and of course, she also knows that Aurora had been doing her best to feed him every night before!

　Although Pandora now feels she has a huge advantage, she is not very good at getting along with people, and dealing with matters of the heart is a first for her. Her mature appearance cannot hide her clumsiness. Many times she does not know how to handle things and is unsure of what is important.

　Therefore, she never said much about Dak accepting food from Aurora.

　Moreover, Aurora is a student at the House of Nobles.

　But she was from the Magic Academy.

　Aurora's actions are perfectly timed, geographically advantageous, and supported by the right people; it seems there's nothing that can stop her now.

　In front.

　Despite the opposition, Darke finally overcame all objections and took Diana's arm as they went up on stage.

　He chose Diana over the many magical spirits.

　It's not that the magical spirits held a lower place in his heart than Diana, but Diana had extended a formal invitation to him, so he had to consider Diana first.

　Dark's heart is actually very soft.

　But when necessary, he can always be tougher than anyone else.

　Those close to him can generally sense that his arrogance and indifference are merely an act.

　His inner softness made him thoughtful, gentle, and refined.

　His firmness when necessary makes him exceptionally decisive at crucial moments.

　Being with him always gives me an indescribable sense of security.

　That's his charm.

　Once you touch it, you're hooked and never want to let go.

　Pandora looked at the stage, where Dark and Diana were already dancing in a circle.

　Like her, Diana wasn't a good dancer, but she was extremely athletic and learned to dance very quickly. However, she still danced very slowly, a slowness completely out of character for her.

　Diana has a very young mindset, so it's normal for her to be attracted to Dark.

　But it's actually hard to say exactly how much of that emotion was male.

　How much of a woman's love is actually a dependence on her father or brothers?

　Pandora, judging from an outsider's perspective, believes the latter is more likely.

　Therefore, although Diana appears to be the most proactive at present, she is not a significant threat.

　She was not even as good as Rose Florentine, who was beside her.

　Pandora picked up a cookie, put it in her mouth, and took a small bite.

　She had contact with Rose and Diana last year, when Rose was far less cheerful than she is now.

　Rose is extremely insecure.

　Just like when she first came to St. Mary's College.

　A gentle, considerate, and reliable person like Dak is like a giant magnet to a girl, possessing an innate and irresistible attraction.

　Moreover, his external and internal qualities are both top-notch.

　If left unchecked, she's practically a magnet for young girls.

　In fact, last year's events have already validated this description, as Dark received invitations to the ball from almost all the first-year girls in the noble house.

　Therefore, it is perfectly reasonable for Rose to fall in love with Dark.

　Pandora actually felt the same way about this.

　She could never fall for a man who lacks responsibility.

　Pandora continued to watch the blond boy dancing gracefully on the stage. As for the girl dancing with him, she no longer noticed her.

　Rose Florence was still uneasy.

　She didn't know where she had slipped up, and she never considered the possibility that she was actually full of flaws.

　Unable to figure it out, she couldn't help but think about the consequences of revealing her feelings.

　Now that Pandora has figured it out, will Dark know? And will Diana know?

　"Diana must not find out!"

　For some reason, that was her first thought, and she even felt a little panicked.