Chapter 8: Escape Attempt
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Thump—
On the desk was a mountain of papers, piled high. If I stood on the desk, we might be the same height. The sheer volume was such that the papers made a thumping sound as they were set down.
“So, why are these papers here?”
“I’ve compiled the information you need to memorize, Yoojin.”
“…What is it?”
“Internal and external maps of Paradise, the history created by the lambs, the paths taken by past Stellas, and the departments currently in operation.”
“…Do all Stellas have to memorize this?”
“You are special, Yoojin.”
What’s that supposed to mean!? Who memorizes the school’s history and student council achievements while attending school!? Even the teachers wouldn’t do that!
“That’s not fair! It’s discrimination!”
“You must memorize it. It’s connected to your future activities.”
Catherine finished speaking and placed a plate, seemingly out of nowhere, on the desk.
Sweet snacks quickly piled up on the plate. My favorite macarons and raisin sandwiches were there too. Hehe…
No, no, I can’t be swayed by snacks…
“I believe you can easily memorize this much, Yoojin. After all, your parents…”
“Stop.”
“…My apologies. Please forget what I just said. It was a slip of the tongue. Feel free to enjoy the snacks, and let me know if you need more.”
Creak—
After Catherine, head bowed, left the room, I was left alone. I immediately picked up a raisin sandwich from the snack plate and took a bite.
Nom, nom.
The soft texture of the cookie and the flavor of the rum-infused raisins blended harmoniously, creating a delicious treat, but my current mood prevented me from fully enjoying it.
I mindlessly stuffed raisin sandwiches and macarons into my mouth while examining a few sheets of paper in front of me.
Internal and external maps of the academy, successful departments, and failing departments.
The academy was full of vast and fascinating locations, and many of the departments seemed interesting. If I were in a better mood, I might have enjoyed memorizing them.
How much does Catherine know?
She said she knew my grandmother, and it doesn’t seem like she was lying.
‘Ah… I’m out of snacks.’
With nothing else to do, I’d been mindlessly memorizing the documents while snacking. I only came to my senses when I realized there was nothing left in my hand.
How much time has passed? I think I’ve memorized most of what’s here… Sigh, what am I even doing?
If I escape tonight, all this memorization will be useless.
…Should I go back to the dorm and kill time until nightfall?
Creak—
“Yoojin, were you short on snacks?”
“Ah, crap! You scared me!”
I took a step forward after opening the door and saw Catherine standing next to the entrance.
With her hands clasped above her waist, she stood quietly, a picture of elegance. However, I hadn’t expected her to be there, so I was startled.
“…Were you waiting the whole time?”
“Yes.”
I think I was holed up in that room for at least five hours. Was she standing outside the whole time? Why…?
“Because I upset you.”
“What’s that supposed to mean…”
It’s silly. She had the upper hand from the beginning, so why is she acting like this now?
“I want to go back.”
“As you wish.”
I had already memorized the way back to the dormitory, so I could return without relying on Catherine.
I could tell she was following me by the sound of her footsteps, but I didn’t bother looking back.
“I’m not going to eat dinner tonight. I have a headache from all that memorizing.”
“You memorized everything?”
“…I was bored.”
Upon arriving at the dorm, I immediately rushed to my room and locked the door.
I didn’t even bother changing my clothes. I just wanted to rest, so I threw myself onto the soft bed.
Countless memories and thoughts swirled in my mind.
Memories from my past life, memories I could never forget.
I wanted to escape them, to run away.
I wanted to play games to clear my head, but there was no way, so I buried my face in the pillow and fell asleep.
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How long had I been asleep? I glanced out the window to find that night had fallen, cloaking everything in darkness.
If I hide myself in that darkness, could I return home?
Steeling my resolve, I got up and carefully opened the door.
The luxurious dormitory interior was completely dark, the lights all extinguished. It was darker than the moonlit outside, making it difficult to see, but since I’d memorized the layout, it wasn’t a big problem.
‘Airi, I’m sorry. If we ever meet again, you can hug me as much as you want.’
She said she’d let me hug her once a day. I really am a liar.
Creak—
The door leading outside made a louder creak than expected, but the dormitory seemed well soundproofed, as there was no sign of anyone else waking up.
I walked through the darkness, eventually reaching the main entrance where I first met Catherine.
As expected, it would be locked, right? Should I climb the tree next to it or something?
“The door is open.”
“…Catherine.”
A voice I absolutely didn’t want to hear right now.
I hoped it wasn’t her, but as I turned around, there she was.
Her moonlit, shimmering blonde hair made her easily recognizable even under the dark sky.
“Why? Didn’t you want to escape Paradise?”
“…I did, but…”
I gently pushed the main gate, and contrary to its large appearance, it yielded effortlessly to my strength, revealing the exit.
Now, all I had to do was leave.
“Yoojin. If you run away, are you planning to go back to that room?”
Thump—
“Doing nothing, simply wasting away the given time…”
Thump, thump—
“Are you planning to die alone, resenting yourself?”
“H-How… do you know…?”
No matter how close she is to my grandmother, she wouldn’t have told her that.
Can she read my mind…?
“I heard from Hyejin. That if you endure three years in our Paradise, you can do as you please. Ah, don’t worry, she didn’t mention the previous details.”
“Grandmother…”
Thud—
Catherine took a step closer, shortening the distance between us.
“In that case, how about I help you and we give it a try?”
Thud, thud—
Finally, Catherine reached me and embraced my waist tightly.
So tight my back creaked, tighter and tighter still. Painfully so.
“I believe, Eugene, that you can definitely change yourself in this Paradise.”
What do you know to say such a thing?
“Whether you become an angel or a devil, no one knows… but it’s at least better than a living corpse.”
Squeeze—
“Whatever the outcome, I guarantee that you, Eugene, will shine more brilliantly than anyone else.”
“…Let go of me.”
If you say it like that, I can’t shake you off. I can’t run away.
“Won’t you run away?”
“I’ve already been caught, so where would I run?”
As soon as the grip around my waist loosened, I quickly slipped out and collapsed onto the floor.
My legs were so weak that I couldn’t even stand properly.
“…How much did Grandmother tell you?”
“She didn’t say much. Just that I should lead you down the right path.”
“…I see.”
I guess I should give up on running away now. It seems Grandmother genuinely wants me to graduate from here…
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“Even if I ask how you know about my private life, you won’t answer, right?”
“When you, Eugene, shine brilliantly, if you ask me then, I’ll naturally have to answer.”
So, figure it out yourself. I wasn’t expecting much anyway.
“Sigh, well… fine. It’s cold, let’s go back to the dormitory.”
“Alright.”
Rustle, thud.
The moment I tried to get up, a strong force gripped my legs, preventing me from standing.
Right now, it was just Catherine and me here. As I looked at her with a puzzled expression, I met her eyes as she took off my socks and shoes.
“W-What are you doing?”
“Persuasion is persuasion, but you, Eugene, are my little lamb. I have no choice but to ‘educate’ these mischievous feet that tried to run away.”
“What nonsense!”
Wiggle, wiggle—
No matter how much I struggled, I couldn’t resist Catherine’s strength.
Helplessly, my socks and shoes were removed, revealing my bare feet, and an inexplicable shyness washed over me.
It’s not like it’s my chest or anything important. Why am I so embarrassed…
Tsk—
“H-Huh…!”
A soft sensation touched the top of my foot.
Following that, a wet tongue roamed freely across my foot.
Slurp— Chomp—
“A-Are you crazy… I haven’t washed them, and I’ve been walking all day, so they’re so dirty…”
“It’s education.”
With my ankles firmly gripped, I had no choice but to let Catherine lick my feet.
Looking down with trembling vision, I met her blue eyes gazing up at me.
“Remember the movement of my tongue. If you run away from me again, who knows where this tongue will go.”
Gulp— Tsk—…
“H-Stop it… Pervert…”
The tongue licking my foot subtly moved down to my toes.
The slow, yet meticulous licking was strangely pleasant.
I had to cover my mouth with my hand to stop myself from moaning.
Tsk— Suck—…
“U-Ugh…”
At some point, it went beyond licking; my toes were now being sucked with a chomp, chomp sound.
Am I also a pervert for finding this pleasurable?
“Eugene.”
How long was I subjected to this? The moment she removed her mouth from my foot to call my name, I finally caught my breath.
“Did you enjoy it?”
But her voice was a devil’s sweet trap; I couldn’t ignore the whispered words.
“If you wish, I can make you feel even better.”
“W-Why suddenly…”
“I did a lot of terrible things to you today. This is my way of apologizing…”
Is she talking about revealing my private life and what happened in the Khelum?
It was unpleasant, but I’m okay now.
Besides, if it feels even better than this… What will happen to me?
“I-It’s okay. It’s enough… Don’t lick me in the first place…”
Cowardly, I had to run away again.
I was curious, extremely curious, but I felt like I wouldn’t be able to turn back if I experienced more.
“…That’s a shame. Lastly, a deep kiss for my ‘Sirius’.”
Tsk—
“Hngh!”
A deep kiss landed on the top of my foot.
After the long kiss that seemed to last for minutes, my body melted, making it difficult to even walk properly.
“…Did you plan this?”
So, I had no choice but to be carried on Catherine’s back on the way back.
“Of course not.”
“Then why do you keep touching my butt?”
“It’s soft.”
“Stop touching me!!”
I thought she was strangely obsessed with my butt since we first met, and I wasn’t mistaken.
Oh, I’m crazy… Why did I let my guard down around this pervert…
In the end, I had no choice but to offer my butt to Catherine until we arrived back at the dormitory.
Later, when I gain power and authority, I’ll pay her back a hundredfold…
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