"Hey, hey, hey, let's talk things through! Don't just turn hostile at the drop of a hat!"
Zhong Chen watched the door that Shinra Tsubaki had closed, shouting with feigned terror on his face.
"Oh, do you have anything else to say? Or do you think you can toy with me and still get away scot-free?"
Sona Sitri stared at Zhong Chen with a serious expression and asked.
"Cough, cough... It seems you don't really like this token of my affection. Can't I just offer you a different one?"
"Besides, I'm still a little reluctant to part with it."
After speaking, Zhong Chen, with lightning speed, snatched the lime coins from Sona Sitri's hand and put them into his pocket.
Then, as if by magic, he pulled out a large golden statue, the same height as Sona Sitri.
"How about this? It's made of pure gold, crafted with unique royal artistry, meticulously carved—absolutely a one-of-a-kind, rare collectible!"
Zhong Chen proudly introduced his treasure to Sona.
As for why it was royal artistry, Zhong Chen stated that he was a royal prince, so naturally, what he crafted was royal artistry.
"Hey, hey, hey, where on earth did you pull such a huge thing out from!"
"Also, why do you have a statue of the President? Do you have some ill intentions towards the President!"
Unlike the surprise of her peerage, Sona Sitri's eyes, as she looked at Zhong Chen, were filled with gravity.
If snatching the toy money from her hand could be dismissed as her not paying attention,
then this giant statue had completely told her that the fellow in front of her was no ordinary human.
"Who exactly are you, Sir? If there's something you want to say, please speak directly. There's no need to toy with me like this."
Hearing Sona's words, Zhong Chen, who had always appeared carefree, gradually showed a serious expression on his face.
"Sure enough, everything you did just now was intentionally toying with me."
Sona looked at the serious-faced Zhong Chen, her expression saying, "I've seen right through you," as she spoke to him.
However, Zhong Chen's serious expression didn't last more than a few seconds before he instantly deflated.
Zhong Chen's face returned to his carefree smile, and he murmured in a low voice:
"Sigh, as expected, I'm not suited for the cool and aloof persona!"
"Sona Sitri, real name Sona Sitri, the next head of the pure-blood demon Sitri family in the Demon World. Her elder sister is Serafall Leviathan, one of the current Four Great Demon Kings."
"I'm not wrong, am I?"
Clang... Sona Sitri, whose identity had been directly exposed, could no longer maintain her initial composure. She stood up in surprise and questioned Zhong Chen:
"Are you an enemy of my sister? If you want to capture me to threaten my sister, then I advise you not to even think about it!"
"What!"
"An enemy, really!"
"Protect the President!"
Hearing Sona's words, Sona's peerage, who were sitting nearby, all stood up, summoned their weapons, and pointed them at Zhong Chen and the others.
Shinra Tsubaki instantly appeared in front of Sona, looking at Zhong Chen with vigilance.
"A Chen, how come I feel like we've turned into villains?"
"Hehe, is it time to fight, A Chen, A Chen, let me do it!"
"No, no, no, Milim, you'd better put away your divine powers!"
Hearing Milim wanting to make a move, Zhong Chen hurriedly waved his hand and loudly stopped Milim.
"Mmm, mmm, mmm, alright..."
"Phew... This world has averted a crisis of destruction. What a joyous occasion!"
Zhong Chen looked at Milim, who had reverted to her obedient little sister appearance, and wiped away non-existent cold sweat from his forehead.
Then, he showed a gentle smile and explained to Sona:
"I think you've misunderstood. I really am here to apply for a teaching position, and those two are genuinely here to attend school."
As soon as Zhong Chen finished speaking, his figure vanished from its original spot and instantly appeared behind Sona Sitri, leaning close to her ear and whispering:
"Besides, even if I really wanted to do something to you, you wouldn't be able to resist."
"When did he get there!"
"Get away from the President, or I won't be polite!"
Shinra Tsubaki turned to look at the suddenly appearing Zhong Chen, hurriedly summoned her Sacred Gear [Mirror of Recollection], and shouted at Zhong Chen.
"Everyone, don't be impulsive, stand down!"
Sona felt a shiver run through her body, and a strong sense of fear assailed her mind.
An unspeakable feeling told her that the person behind her could kill her as easily as crushing an ant. She then quickly and loudly ordered her peerage.
"This... Yes!"
Zhong Chen looked at the many beautiful girls who had retreated to the side, still maintaining a gentle smile on his face.
And then... his persona instantly crumbled.
"Rimuru, was I cool just now? I've wanted to try that for a long time!"
"Doesn't it give off a feeling of a super villainous big boss?"
Rimuru, who had witnessed Zhong Chen's series of actions, was utterly astonished. She also really wanted to try that!
"Wow, A Chen, this is fun, I want to play too, I want to play too!"
Milim's eyes were sparkling as she stared at Zhong Chen, looking at him with adoration.
"Hehe, next time I'll let both of you try it!"
Zhong Chen chuckled, saying loudly to Rimuru and Milim.
Sona Sitri watched the three of them laughing and playing, and inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, they weren't enemies, otherwise, she felt she would have to say goodbye to her sister.
"It seems you truly have no ill intentions, Sir. If you are genuinely just here to be a teacher, then I agree."
Hearing Sona's words, Zhong Chen's figure instantly returned to his original position, pointing at the golden statue and asking with a surprised expression:
"You don't want this anymore? This is a rare, limited edition collectible!"
"Inhale... Exhale... Inhale... Exhale..."
Hearing Zhong Chen's words, Sona Sitri took several deep breaths, finally calming down, and said through gritted teeth:
"I'll take it!"
"Hehe, getting paid for services, reliable!"
Zhong Chen looked at the gritting-toothed Sona, his smile becoming even wider, and he even gave Sona a thumbs-up.
"Tsubaki!"
"President!"
"Go get the job application and transfer student application forms."
"Yes!"
Receiving the order, Shinra Tsubaki turned and walked out of the student council room.
Zhong Chen, meanwhile, looked left and right, then his eyes lit up, and he directly went to an unoccupied sofa and sprawled out.
"Hey, A Chen, move over a bit, I don't have any space!"
"Hehe, I'll sit here!"
Rimuru and Milim looked at Zhong Chen sprawled on the sofa.
They hurried to his side, one sitting on top of his head, and the other directly sitting on Zhong Chen's body.
"Wow, Milim, you don't look big, but why are you so heavy!"
"Hehe, I'm a Demon Lord!"
Sona Sitri, who overheard Milim's innocent words from the side, a glint flashed in her eyes.
In her heart, she was speculating about the true identities of Zhong Chen and the others.
A Demon Lord? Could they be from the Old Demon Lord faction?
Thinking this, Sona glanced again at Zhong Chen, who was 'playing dead' on the sofa, and then this thought was immediately dismissed.
If people from the Old Demon Lord faction were all like this, they would have been eliminated long ago.
Click... "President, I'm back. Here are the application forms."
Shinra Tsubaki walked to Sona Sitri's desk and placed the application forms she was holding onto the table.
"Everyone, please come and fill out the application forms."
The three, summoned, seemed like startled witches, their eyes glowing red, rushing towards the desk on all fours...