Chapter 16 - Blackmail

Ayami yawned as she walked towards the faculty building. She was called by the dean as there was news for her.

"Congratulations, they approved. You are going to take a practical exam, a written exam, and a final interview in five months." The Dean congratulated her with a warm smile and applause.

"Really?" Ayami tried to sound enthusiastic and excited. "Thank you!"

"Try not to do anything troublesome that will affect and still attend your classes. It would be bad if you got a record." After speaking, the dean let go of her.

"…I will." Unfortunately, she will be doing something troublesome later. But it should be okay as long as she doesn't get found out.

In a good mood, her lips curved up into a smile, with eyes shining brightly. She won't have to sit in that boring class for another three years anymore. She just have to endure it in five months.

Just as she was about to exit the building, she saw a figure she didn't want to see. How come every time she comes here, the people she wanted to avoid so much were here?

"…What a coincidence to see you here, my fiance." His voice was so chilly that it could freeze even in summer. Ayami felt like the temperature around went down after she heard his voice.

Her merry mood suddenly vanished in just a second. Her happy daydreams were shattered after she met this man.

Ayami's whole body shuddered in disgust. She had goosebumps after hearing the word 'fiance' come out of his mouth.

Right, she still had to beg the one who was responsible for this engagement.

Ayami stared at him after clearing her expression.

Cold dark obsidian eyes that mesmerized people. High and pointy nose, red cherry lips, a sharp jawline, thick black eyebrows, ink black hair that was slicked back. His face was so perfect that it was outworldly.

Ayami didn't want to admit it, but he really looked a perfectly sculptured human. He looked like one of those male leads in a CEO novels that Celine gave her to read.

"Yes, truly a coincidence." Ayami spoke monotonously, while hiding her trembling hands behind her back.

For some reason, Ayami felt like he was angry, as she doesn't want to be with him for another second she decided to leave. "It seems that you have business here. I won't take too much of your time. Then, I'll be going now."

Ayami walked passed him and was about to leave when he suddenly spoke.

"Wait." Ayami stopped in her tracks and turned around, hiding her annoyance. She opened her mouth to speak. "What is it?"

"Why aren't answering my calls?"

Instantly, Ayami thought of an excuse on the spot and shamelessly spoke without batting an eye. "I broke my phone. I didn't bother getting a new one because I was busy with my class. Do you need anything from me?"

The actual truth was that Ayami blocked him.

"…No, it's nothing." Then, after that he turned around and left, leaving behind Ayami, whose face contorted into a frown after he turned around.

***

Friday, night.

"Are you sure we should be doing this?" Celine whispered beside Ayami with a sharp tone. "Let's stop and go back before it's too late. We might get caught in something dangerous!"

"Shush! I hear footsteps. They're coming!" She shushed Celine. Ayami put her forefinger to Celine's lips to shut her up.

They quickly hid behind the large objects on the alleyway. This was the meeting place for the students who was involved with the Coiling Snake Gang.

It was not far away from the academy and it was also hidden. People won't normally pass through here, so even if they scream no one would come.

That is why Celine was worried about her. The place was desolate and what was worse was that it was nighttime. What if they get caught and these people do bad things to them?

"Hey, how much did you get this week?" Liana asked as she took out a cigarette and lighted it with a lighter.

"Not much, only around ten thousand." Noxus nonchalantly spoke as he also started to smoke.

They started talking about the wicked things they did and how badly they wanted to be officially recognized as a member of the Coiling Snake Gang.

They were loose lips as the both of them knew that there was nobody to listen. They babbled on and on for an hour, but only Hailey didn't speak and remained silent until the end.

"A month from now, we will be called in the Coiling Snake Gang." After some time, Hailey finally spoke. "It is probably some kind of meeting and who will be recognized as a new member."

Then, Hailey too, started to smoke like a bad girl. Her eyes were threatening as she spoke with a warning in her voice. "Don't drag me down on that day, got it?"

"Of course."

"'Kay."

They simultaneously agreed. She was the leader after all.

Hiding behind the large objects, Ayami was smiling wickedly. Everything, from the start of their conversation up to the end, she was able to record it all clearly, in high definition.

Ayami specially bought this just for today. Of course, it would still be useful in the future.

"Dang, I did not know that she was the leader." Celine, who was just beside her, quietly whispered, afraid to be discovered by them.

After they finished, the trio left.

"Pfft… Ha…!" Ayami was trembling from holding back her laughter. She was struggling to hold back her laughter, but she couldn't endure it anymore and just let it all out. Ayami laughed like a lunatic doing some wicked things.

She thought of the plan again. She would use another account and send it to them anonymously to blackmail them into submission.

Celine, on the side, was creeped out.

"What's wrong with you?" Celine shook her shoulders to snap her back.

Ayami immediately stopped laughing as she seemed out of character. "Sorry, I just remembered something funny."

"Oh, I see. Anyways, we need to go back. It's already past our curfew."

"Alright."

They sneaked back to their dorm and returned safely.