Lackey's Seducing Survival Odyssey

Chapter 483 Commemoration Part-3

"aren't you curious how i know your real identity?"ashara's words echoed in victor's mind when he saw her fidgeting before him.

"why are you staring at me, victor?" she asked, her voice laced with innocence, her large, curious eyes blinking up at him.

victor blinked, snapping out of his reverie, "ah, it's nothing..." he said, forcing a smile, "just wondering if you happen to know any kind of spell that lets you... identify someone."

ashara's brow furrowed, her fingers twirling a loose strand of her hair, "identify someone? why do you ask? are you looking for someone in particular?" her voice was soft, and thoughtful, as if she was mulling over the possibilities.

"yeah," victor replied, his tone casual, "i'm

am i becoming something else?' he wondered, his thoughts swirling in a dark spiral.

but his log remained silent.

victor let out a quiet, bitter chuckle. "i see..." he whispered to himself, the corners of his lips twitching into a faint, hollow smile.

"and finally... victor!"

hearing his name called, victor flinched, his body stiffening instinctively. he stepped forward, his movements tense, and accepted the badge without meeting anyone's eyes.

"..."

a deep frown etched itself onto his face as he noticed something unsettling.

the entire academy had fallen into an unnatural silence. even those who had been clapping softly just moments ago had stopped as if a sudden chill had swept over them. it was as though the atmosphere had shifted as if something was terribly wrong.

the principal leaned in as she pinned the badge onto his chest, her voice barely a whisper in his ear, "what did you do now?"

victor's brow furrowed further, and he whispered back, "i don't know..."

yet,

/i've finished spreading the rumour... are you sure you wanted this? the story that victor killed a few students during the incident, using it as a scapegoat for his amusement... i think this is a dangerous move,/ celestia's telepathic message echoed in his mind.

victor's lips curled into the faintest hint of a smile, though only inwardly.

/it's fine,/ he replied, /victor was never meant to be a hero.../ his gaze shifted ever so slightly to where new jack sparrow stood, jack sparrow curiously looked at him with an amused expression.

'i need to catch this fish just right...' he thought, his eyes cold and emotionless.

as if on cue, the principal straightened, her voice now loud and clear for all to hear. "you brave heroes have saved many lives. i cannot find words strong enough to express my gratitude, other than to say... thank you."

the crowd's mood shifted. the students, their families, and even some of the professors wore expressions of sadness and pride, their eyes growing teary as they watched the solemn ceremony unfold.

victor and the others bowed deeply in respect to the principal before turning to leave the podium, their movements rehearsed and dignified.

"and now," the principal said, her voice soft yet commanding as she turned back to the murmuring crowd, her expression calm but knowing, "for the finale..."

victor raised an eyebrow.

something felt off.

the crowd was whispering to one another... as if something missing.

"i know... i haven't forgotten our all-rounder," the principal said with a soft, almost affectionate smile.

the principal took a deep, deliberate breath, "let us welcome our one and only brave hero.

without him, i cannot begin to imagine what might have happened to my students. he, who with his intellect and selflessness, saved lives.

he, who risked everything, including his own life, just to protect the academy's children.

he fought until the very end, ensuring that not a single life was lost after his arrival.

no one died because of him.

he stood beside saintess and protected her so that she helped others.

i only wish... he could have appeared earlier so not a single soul would have lost"

victor's frown deepened, his mind spinning. 'what the hell is she talking about?' he wondered to make sense of the principal's dramatic announcement.

the principal's smile softened as she looked out at the crowd, "i understand," she said, her tone quieter, almost tender, discover hidden stories at empire

"he didn't want to stand beside the others today. he didn't want to receive the same honours. but... aether, please come forward. the people need to see you—the families, the children you saved—they deserve to see their hero's face."

victor blinked, 'what the fuck?...'