The door to Morgan's room slowly opened.
Morgan had his back turned. He didn't know who had entered… but it didn't take long for him to find out.
It was Satana, accompanied by Galahad.
Morgan turned his body to face them. The three of them remained silent for a few eternal seconds. Satana and Galahad watching him, and Morgan returning their gaze—curious, tired, yet calm.
oh, girls, how are you? everythi-
He couldn't finish the sentence.
Satana suddenly leaped toward Morgan and hugged him tightly, clinging to him as if she feared something might happen to him. The impact completely caught him off guard.
hey… are you okay?
( Morgan said, somewhat worried )
Morgan immediately felt Satana's body trembling. Her hands, her breathing, even her forehead pressed against his chest… everything vibrated with restrained anxiety.
I-I'm fine… just… let me stay like this for a moment.
( Satana said, her voice trembling )
Morgan didn't respond. There was no need to. He simply wrapped his arms around her and held her carefully, warmly.
it's okay… everything's fine now.
( Morgan said gently )
They stayed like that for a few moments. The world seemed to stop. Until Satana took a breath, slowly pulled away, and—as if putting on a mask—returned to her cheerful and firm demeanor.
alright, I'm done now.
( Satana said cheerfully )
I'm glad you're okay.
( Morgan said, with a warm smile )
well… I did promise you after all, didn't I?
( Morgan said, smiling )
Satana was slightly surprised by his response, but soon she smiled and replied with genuine joy.
yes, you're right.
Galahad, who had remained silent so as not to interrupt the moment, took a small step forward. Morgan's expression changed when he saw her; it turned into one of guilt.
Galahad kept her hands close to her chest, her head lowered, unable to look Morgan in the eyes. Her posture was submissive, fragile.
She tried to speak.
But she was interrupted by a single word—forceful, direct, impossible to ignore.
I'm sorry.
That threw Galahad off. Confused, she lifted her gaze and met Morgan's face. His eyes were filled with sadness… and his expression, with guilt.
why? why does he look like that?
( Galahad thought, confused and ashamed )
Morgan...
( Satana said, with melancholy )
forgive me… now you're bound to me against your will. Because of me, you're now tied to me, like an object… that should never have happened. You should be free, not bound to the desires or orders of anyone.
( Morgan said, deeply hurt )
Morgan kept talking, lamenting, apologizing again and again.
But Galahad was no longer listening.
Everything around her became distant, muffled. Her mind sank into her own inner voice.
hahaha… I see now. I thought that now that he would be my master, his attitude toward me would change… hahaha, how foolish I was. Just look at him… apologizing for something that everyone considers normal. How could I ever doubt this person?
Suddenly, Morgan felt someone firmly take his hands.
huh?
( Morgan said, confused )
Galahad lifted her head.
Since Morgan had first met her, Galahad had always worn a sad expression, head lowered, her gaze dull.
But now… what he saw left him speechless.
Galahad was smiling.
A wide, sincere smile.
Her eye—the one that still retained vision—shone with a light it had never had before.
thank you very much… even if it may seem like a burden, I will be under your care from now on.
Morgan's expression softened, and he returned her smile, his eyes moist.
yes, of course… leave it to me.
A few tears escaped without permission.
The moment was interrupted by Satana. She smiled as she witnessed the scene, but her expression quickly turned serious.
I'm sorry to interrupt, but I must inform you of a matter of great importance. I wanted to wait until you were fully recovered, but this cannot wait.
( Satana said, extremely serious )
Morgan adopted a more serious expression. Galahad, for her part, grew uneasy; Satana's tone left no room for doubt.
now that you have defeated Miss Kalista, the news will spread throughout the entire academy. It is very likely that all the houses and their leaders will try to recruit you. We must think carefully about what to do from now on. If you allow me to suggest it, I believe you should join Ahura Mazda.
( Satana said seriously )
and why do you think that?
( Morgan asked, expectant )
well… Ahura Mazda is the house with the worst reputation. It is considered a house of useless people and failures, the worst of them all. It is overseen by Miss Luzbel, so I think it would be the be-
Satana couldn't finish.
Morgan was already walking toward the door.
ah, Morgan!? where are you going?
( Satana said, confused )
isn't it obvious? To join that house you mentioned. I don't need to hear anything else… let's go straight to the house of Ahura Mazda, right now.
( Morgan said, with a wide smile )
Morgan moved forward with joy and optimism. Galahad and Satana had to run after him.
wait for us, Morgan! wait for us!
( Satana and Galahad shouted, trying to catch up )
hurry up, or you'll be left behind.
( Morgan said, smiling cheerfully )
End of the chapter.
Next chapter: Take your time .