Lilina thought she’d misheard. How could the President assign a Commoner Class student as her secretary? Especially one with zero experience, thrown straight into the role.

“Was I not clear enough? Starting tomorrow, you’re my secretary.”

“But I…”

Scottia’s eyes sharpened. “Is there something you still don’t understand?”

“No, none at all! President!”

“Scottia.”

Scottia corrected her patiently.

“S-Scottia! I’ll do my best!”

Scottia nodded in satisfaction. “Good. You may leave now. Come back tomorrow at noon.”

“Yes, Presi—Scottia.”

Lilina caught Scottia’s shifting expression and quickly corrected herself.

Scottia waved her off. Lilina suppressed her excitement and slipped out of the room, step by careful step.

“Hmph!”

Elly turned away with a huff, storming into the room.

*Phew! Finally out!*

Wu Yan recognized this setup all too well—he’d braced himself for another inhuman experiment.

Sure, his memory and mental fortitude had skyrocketed after last time… but…

*I really don’t want a repeat!*

*Gloop.*

Annoyed, Wu Yan flicked his tentacle—and accidentally slapped Lilina’s face.

“Ah, Little Dark, you little rascal!”

Lilina laughed, patting Wu Yan’s head in mock punishment.

Her mood soared. The problem that had haunted her for so long was solved. Now she could pour her heart into leveling up.

She carried Wu Yan back to her bedroom, cradling him close.

---

Meanwhile.

“President, you truly can’t…”

“I’ve appointed her as my secretary.”

“What?! But I’m your secretary! Why add someone unnecessary?!”

Elly panicked, throwing herself at Scottia’s legs and clinging tight, tears welling in her eyes.

Scottia, long accustomed to this, ignored the girl wrapped around her thigh. “You’re the Vice President.”

“But I can handle secretarial duties too, President!”

“I have no secretary.”

Scottia stated the fact calmly. Elly gritted her teeth.

“Let me be your secretary instead! She can take my place as Vice President!”

“She’s unqualified. For now, you’re the best fit for Vice President. Even if I find someone better, I still wouldn’t make you my secretary.”

Elly felt utterly abandoned, clutching Scottia’s ankle like a lifeline.

“How can you?! Don’t years of friendship mean more than some commoner?! Elly is heartbroken!”

Scottia pried her foot free, walked to her desk, and picked up a file. It read: *Lilina. During the sophomore-year Contract Beast summoning ritual, she summoned the so-called most useless Monster Beast—the Dark Beast. Official record.*

*Lilina… My secretary position isn’t so easily earned. Let’s see if you have the mettle. And I’ll get a closer look at what makes this Dark Beast so peculiar.*

A smile flickered across Scottia’s face. Elly shivered.

*The President… smiled?*

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After a lavish dinner, Lilina and Wu Yan returned to her room. Lilina hummed a tune while changing clothes.

Wu Yan couldn’t help but stare—even after all this time.

*If you don’t enjoy the perks, how can you call yourself a seasoned pervert?*

He declared this to himself with righteous conviction.

But today nearly went off the rails—he’d almost learned the wrong spell. What use was a heat-generating magic? A personal heater?

*Wait… a heater?*

Wu Yan grinned.

*Sudden brilliant idea: Heater = winter cuddles = all-girls’ academy = endless snuggles = pure bliss.*

*Heh heh… I’m a genius. Next, I’ll learn a cooling spell. My future’s bright!*

*Of course I’m not thrilled about becoming a Tentacle Monster. Not. One. Bit!*

*Snap!*

*How degenerate! Using magic for this? Shouldn’t I master powerful spells first, then crush arrogant rivals and walk the dragon-tamer path?!*

*I can enjoy perks after showing off…*

*Gloop…*

*Wait—my thinking’s too narrow. What about a size-enlargement spell? Then the girls could ride—*

*AAAH! If I keep this up, I’ll awaken some weird kinks!*

*“Young man~ Want a pair of girls’ panties? Ten extra minutes in human form~”*

Wu Yan almost heard the Tentacle God’s perverted whisper tempting him.

*Hah! Underestimate me much? My willpower’s stronger than that. Ten minutes? Pathetic. Not worth my time.*

The Tentacle Monster sneered at the measly offer.

*…Huh. Something feels off here…*