Free Web Novel“I–I came to look for the new Dean... Eh, aren’t you Captain Jasmine’s...”
Rorina answered on reflex, but when she clearly saw the white-haired, sunglasses-wearing little loli’s cold expression, she froze and immediately covered her own mouth.
It’s over—Captain Jasmine definitely doesn’t know about this!
But Jasmine-mama must have her reasons for hiding this from Jasmine! And with so many people here, she absolutely shouldn’t babble nonsense—so she sealed her mouth with both hands.
“Sorry, I’m sorry! I caused trouble for everyone!”
Uuuu... I yelled so loudly when coming in... They must have heard me, right?
The white-haired big-sis must have heard me, right?
I’m doomed. My image is completely ruined.
Rorina’s mind was a chaotic mess as she bowed deeply in apology. It was hard to imagine that the arrogant girl who one second ago was still shouting “this lady” with all the momentum in the world was now bowing and apologizing like a wilted flower.
“Uh... that student, so what exactly did you come to see the Dean for?” The Reception Director found the whole situation baffling.
If she weren’t a student of the Academy, he would have thought she came specifically to sabotage the new Dean’s inauguration.
Rorina lowered her head, bit her lip, and her cheeks flushed pink. Her voice was so small it sounded like a mosquito whispering.
“I want to speak to the Dean... in private...”
Ah this... And you’re still saying you didn’t come here to ask the Dean for an autograph?
The Reception Director frowned. He was well aware of the fatal attraction this adorable little bean-sized Dean would have on boys in their adolescence—but he didn’t expect even the female students to fall for her, and in such a shy, embarrassed way too.
Wake up, all of you! You’re here to study, not to meet your crush!
“I... I have something urgent and important. Only the Dean can hear it!” Realizing she was about to be misunderstood again, Rorina hurriedly added. She subtly snuck a glance at the sunglasses-wearing white-haired loli standing with arms crossed, radiating a cool and distant aura.
She looks... not very pleased? As expected, she must be disappointed in my behavior just now, right?
Rorina couldn’t help feeling dejected, but the noisy surroundings gave her no time to wallow.
The originally quiet crowd erupted again. The Reception Director frowned and was about to scold them for their terrible habit of getting noisy at the slightest thing—when he suddenly closed his mouth.
The heads of the Eagle, Serpent, Wolf, and Bear Academies—the four major factions—walked side-by-side down the corridor. Three men, one woman, wearing identical uniform-styled clothing. Only the embroidered insignia over their chests differed, representing their respective factions. Even their haughty posture was exactly the same.
The Reception Director hunched his back slightly and leaned toward Vieya, whispering, “Dean, these four are the highest authorities of the four Academy factions. Your job as Dean will be dealing with them every day.”
“...”
Vieya nodded seriously, her petite body standing straight. It seemed the Magic Academy’s administrative structure had developed into something quite mature and refined.
But that was fine. It meant her work would be easier, and for handling tasks she’d only need to find these four.
“I heard the new Dean had a conflict here with a student. Oh... was it with a student from our Eagle Academy?” The mature woman wearing glasses spoke with a teasing tone. When she looked at the new Dean—a tiny bean under one-meter-fifty tall—she froze.
Her information wasn’t outdated. Long ago she had heard that the Sword Saint’s Blade Master was a mature, elegant woman, so she had always assumed the new Dean would be similar.
But now that she was seeing her...
She was stunned.
Wait. Where is the white-haired big swordmaster from the posters? And who is this little white bean? A mascot?
The real person and the promotional images were so different—refund!
The mature woman recognized the Eagle insignia on Rorina’s clothes, nodded at her, then sashayed over to Vieya.
As she approached, the new Dean had to tilt her head higher and higher—from slightly raising her chin to outright looking up. The woman was very satisfied and spoke from above:
“Hello, little Dean. I’m Helibel, the Eagle Faction’s leader.”
“Oh...” Vieya kept looking up. Her thoughts paused—her view was blocked by the woman’s chest; she couldn’t even see her face.
“Helibel, you’re standing too close. Take a few steps back.”
Vieya’s voice was cool and faint. “And I didn’t have a conflict with a student. As the highest leader of a faction, can you not treat rumors as facts? Would it kill you to use your own brain?”
Helibel fell silent.
Then, from the side, the glasses-wearing man took out a watch and held it in front of Vieya.
Vieya blinked. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“According to our agreement, you should have arrived at the Dean’s office before 10:00 for our first work meeting. But now, you’re more than half an hour late!” he said. “I am Samidu of the Serpent Faction. I am punctual. This is our first meeting, but my first impression of you is not good!”
“...”
Vieya snapped back to herself. She immediately put her hands on her hips and lifted her small face up.
“So you’re trying to intimidate me? Using your height to surround me like this? Are you trying to workplace-bully me?!”
“No, no, of course not.” The Teaching Director quickly stepped in with a fawning smile. “Little Dean, these people are veterans of the Academy. They have their quirks. Please be tolerant. Besides, you really did stand us up today.”
“Oh, wow. And which faction are you from? You’re talking like you rehearsed this whole speech.” Vieya widened her eyes—but thanks to her sunglasses, everyone else still saw her as the very picture of unshakable cold composure.
“Your humble servant is from the Wolf Academy,” the Teaching Director replied politely. “Little Dean, you may call me Bonnie.”
“I know.” Vieya exhaled slowly, then turned toward the last person—the nearly three-meter-tall, silent giant of a man. She sucked in a breath. “And you’re the Bear representative?”
“Yes, Dean. I am Reiga Senma,” he said.
My god. Seeing big guys from a Hero’s perspective was one thing—but seeing them from a loli’s height was an entirely different experience.
His arm is thicker than my waist.
Vieya took a few steps back and looked around at the “big” people surrounding her. Finally, she sighed helplessly:
“Since we’ve completed our first meeting like this... let’s not block the students’ path to class. We’ll return to the Dean’s office first. And that pink-haired girl—come with us.”
Receiving her instructions, everyone present—despite having different thoughts—moved in silent agreement.
The Reception Director bowed to Vieya, ended his welcome duties early, and left with the gate guards. He would’ve liked to get an autograph from the new Dean, but with the Academy’s Four Heavenly Kings all assembled, he had no reason to stay.
...
Dean’s Office.
Vieya stared at the overly tall Dean’s chair in silence for a moment. Then, in a flash, she tiptoed and climbed onto it. But after sitting down, she realized her line of sight was far too low—most of her head was blocked by the miscellaneous items on the desk. frёewebnoѵēl.com
Ah... seriously, this world is too unfriendly to short people.
“Hehe, little Dean... It seems this old chair doesn’t suit your delicate body. Should we have a custom ‘delicate-size chair’ made for you?” Helibel said in a mockingly sweet tone.
“No need.” Vieya frowned, stepped onto the chair, and sat directly on the desk. “Let’s talk like this.”
“Dean, you are the face of our Academy. Doing that... is improper,” Senma said.
“So annoying.” Vieya dropped back onto the chair, but this time stuffed a thick stack of magic books under her butt. After a long moment, she finally looked satisfied. “These magic books have good quality. Very comfortable to sit on.”
“As long as the Dean is satisfied...” Bonnie’s mouth twitched. Then he continued, “But Dean, aren’t you planning to familiarize yourself with the work today?”
After a pause, he added, “Of course, if you find it troublesome, we can compile the summary documents and submit them to you for approval.”
Vieya pretended to ponder seriously, then answered, “That works. First meeting—please take care of me.”
“Hehe, little Dean is so cute. Of course we’ll take very good care of you.” Helibel deliberately emphasized the words take very good care.
