Chapter 66: Almost Like Brainwashed

I definitely saw it.

The look on Sierra’s face as she passed the Princess and the Head of Security when they left the hospital room.

Grinning as if she had won.

She nodded at them.

Almost saying something like ’I won, so bye-bye.’

The Princess took the bait.

"...Sierra, I said Gilmon isn’t receiving visitors from the students."

"Oh, is that so?"

But Aisha was unfazed.

Rather, she seemed to have been waiting for that question.

"You see, unlike the Princess, I didn’t come here with ulterior motives."

The Princess flinched.

I couldn’t see her face, but she was probably quite angry.

"I came as Phonia’s friend, and for the sake of my friendship with Sophie. Unlike someone who abuses their authority as a student and goes against the patient’s wishes."

"...Sierra, are you out of your mind?"

Just listening to her words, i could almost tell that it was all bullshit.

She must be even more upset because of my outburst earlier.

It must be humiliating to be seen like that in front of Sierra.

Sure enough, Sierra pointed that out.

"To make a patient with a gentle personality so angry, the Princess is quite something. You have the pride of the Imperial Family, so you won’t be coming here anymore, right?"

She’s telling her not to come back here after being embarrassed.

"...Sierra, don’t cross the line."

"I’m just saying what the patient can’t say. That’s for the Princess’s own good, too. You need to protect your pride. Especially since you’re the one who created that problematic group chat. And all you did was act like a female cat in heat when in front of him?"

"That’s... because of you!"

"The Princess was the one who led that chat room. I was just following the Princess’s orders. Isn’t that right? How could someone like me refuse the words of someone with such noble blood?"

The Princess just trembled silently.

"...Let’s go, Livia. Sierra, you better be careful what you say to Gilmon. And don’t do anything sketchy with him."

She pushed Phonia’s shoulder roughly as she passed.

"...Are you alright?"

Sierra seemed a bit shocked by the push, but she asked with a gentle smile.

That smile was directed at Phonia.

"I know how kind Gilmon is. For him to be so angry, the Princess must have been bothering him quite a bit."

She subtly took my hand and lowered her eyebrows.

She was wearing a calm blue turtleneck and a black tennis skirt.

With knee-high socks that went above her knees.

Her dark black hair, which is rare in this world, was in a side ponytail.

Decorated with a large black ribbon.

I flinched and tried to break free from Sierra’s grasp.

"Oh dear, is that so? I understand. I’m the culprit who made Gilmon suffer, after all."

She followed my hand as I tried to pull away and grabbed it.

"I’ve been wanting to apologize someday. Even though it was because of the Princess’s pressure, to do such a shameless thing. I’m also sorry to Sophie and Phonia, the two of you."

She let go of my hand without hesitation and spoke to the two people standing behind her.

She was so eloquent.

It was as if she had prepared it in advance.

But after that, Sierra, as if lying, stopped paying attention to me and only talked to Sophie and Phonia.

As if to show that she didn’t come to see me.

After a few minutes, Sierra said.

"Excuse me for a moment."

As she left the hospital room, Sophie sat in the seat she had been sitting in and said.

"See, Gilmon. Sierra is so kind. She’s not like in your delusions, where she’s trying to do something sketchy to you."

"..."

She seemed much less angry as she said that.

But it’s still true that she’s scolding me.

I had nothing to say.

Certainly, the way Sierra was acting now, it seemed like she came because of her friendship with Sophie and Phonia, not because of me.

Nevertheless, I could tell that it wasn’t entirely pure only that intentions.

Because of the way she cursed at Aisha and Livia earlier, Sierra’s favorability actually increased.

If she didn’t have feelings for me, would this kind of thing make sense?

[Sierra Solers]

[Trait: Lady]

[Personality: Perfectionist, Moderation, Intelligence]

[Favorability: 101/100]

[The appropriate maximum favorability is 100.]

And, as a result, Sierra’s favorability subtly exceeded 100.

Even if it’s subtle, it’s clear that something’s wrong somewhere.

Because of her personality traits like moderation and intelligence, she’s maintaining the same tension as usual.

Clearly, the fact that she spoke like that in front of the Princess shows that she’s abnormal.

"Gilmon, are you listening?"

Sophie said, snatching my phone away.

"So, I hope you apologize properly. You were rude earlier, too. Pulling your hand away as if you were touching something dirty."

I definitely pulled my hand away quickly when Sierra grabbed my hand because I was surprised.

Sophie wouldn’t believe me even if I said her breathing became rapid at that moment.

No, Sierra was momentarily hyperventilating!

She’s obviously trying to do something to me!

Sophie and Phonia’s trust in her was immense.

To the point where it was upsetting, they added ’Sierra this’ and ’Sierra that’ to everything they said.

It was as if a woman that great deserved to be treated accordingly.

At this point, I suspect they received brainwashing education instead of tutoring for a week.

"Got it, Gilmon? Treat her kindly. Phonia is doing well in school thanks to Sierra, too."

I had no choice but to nod at Phonia’s words.

Given the situation, I couldn’t just curse at her like I did with Aisha and Livia.

I’ve become a roe deer who stepped right into the trap that Sierra set.

"Sorry I’m late."

Sierra said, walking with her hands behind her back.

Sophie stood up, and she waved her hand.

"Please sit down. Sophie, I’m not Gilmon’s family, and I’m just a guest here for a moment. I’ll just stand here."

How polite.

But I couldn’t help but be aware that she was staring at my face too much.