The Greed of Kronos

After Club Picking is Role Picking

Fifty-six: After Club Picking is Role Picking

Standing in front of them, aside from the familiar Senior Tatiana, was a student in white-clad. Instead of a uniform, she was wearing a civilian outfit with her necktie attached as if it was the only indicator that she’s also a student in the Academy.

Her golden hair shone brightly as her pink eyes also stood out, given the uniqueness of its color. When Kronos once saw his appearance, he was doubtful. While it’s common to have ocean blue eyes, it’s not common to have a pair of white hair. And the more people he met, the more he realized that appearances were really unique in his second life. He met people with black hair and blonde hair like his in his past life, but it’s not the majority that really holds in the bloodline.

After a few moments of pondering, Senior Tatiana stood straight as she extended her arms and smiled. “Let’s get along and take care of us as well.”

Well, Steffi already dragged them to the building where all of the club rooms reside. It means that they’re already part of the drama club. Tatiana was not holding them back. Actually, she was finding a way to keep them. However, Steffi jumped to conclusions, and it would be tiring to argue.

Might as well exchange greetings and names.

With that being said, Astian immediately shook hands with Senior Tatiana as he replied with a beaming expression. “Yes! I am Astian and this is Kronos! Let us take care of each other!”

When Kronos was introduced by Astian, the former then shook hands with Senior Tatiana as he nodded out of formality. It would leave a bad impression if he were to shake hands with just a straight face. Kronos believed that it would be more comfortable if he were to make a gesture. And it appears to be correct judging how Senior Tatiana smiled at him genuinely.

Joining in to their exchange of greetings, Senior Steffi leaned closer towards them as she pulled them with a snicker. “Good, good! Now, let’s go to the club room. I will introduce the two of you to the other members!”

Who would have thought that two beautiful people would be interested in Drama Club? More importantly, they voluntarily approached their stall, which was not presentable at all.

“Okay, thank you so much, Senior Steffi!” Astian smiled as he let the Senior dragged him.

On the other hand, Kronos halted as he looked at Senior Steffi as if saying that he could not act.

It seems like the people in the Drama Club could easily read Kronos’ mind like how Astian could that Senior Steffi stared at him for a moment and then laughed nonchalantly later on. “Oh, my~ Handsome people are welcome here! Who cares if you can’t act?! I will make you the most handsome stand-in tree in the whole Ezykl Empire!”

Hearing this, Kronos could not help but to scowl as he unintentionally commented, “What the f**k?”

Even the most emotionless people living, who would be happy to know that your role would be a mere tree in every stage play? No one.

Hearing Kronos swore at Steffi may be new to her that she abruptly jolted as she shortly after shifted her gaze towards Kronos and explained herself in a panic manner. “I was just jesting! What a sharp tongue!”

Seeing her reaction, Kronos suddenly felt guilty that he immediately looked away while the other two snickered while walking. When Steffi noticed that she missed something, she pounced on Tati and forced her to say something. That then, after giving Steffi a smack on the head, explained Kronos’ situation.

And shortly after the explanation, Steffi started to burst out laughing for some reason.

Also, a moment after, even before they could realize, they were already in front of a door with a grand plate coated with gold with a carved ‘Drama Club’ on top.

With that, Steffi opened the door, and a pretty number of students were inside. Some were holding a bunch of paper, probably a manuscript. Some were as if transferring boxes to other places, and some were just leisurely talking to each other.

When they felt Steffi and Tati’s presence, everyone halted from what they were doing and shifted their gazes and attention towards the newcomers.

Knowing that the stage was already hers, Steffi cleared her throat as she beamed and introduced Astian and Kronos to the rest of the members. “Everyone! Welcome our two newest members!”

Hearing this, Astian stepped forward with a smile as he bowed in 90 degrees while introducing himself. “Hello! I am Astian. Please take care of me!”

While Astian was introducing himself, Kronos observed the other members. He was not a rebellious type of student to completely forget about Sir Samael’s words in regards to making friends with the other kids. And the first step with making them comfortable with the exi was to know what they felt about them. Of course, they would recognize the exi as that class is the center of being bullied, given that they were the lowest class.

Back to their reaction, the other seemed to not care. The other was impressed by Astian’s warm vibes, while the other was still on guard with the two of them. No one seemed to be hostile towards them, and that leads to the conclusion wherein the seniors appear to be busy enough to care about their juniors’ fight.

Seeing this, Kronos stepped forward as he felt that they were an easy target and stared at them before saying his name. “Kronos.”

He was expecting for the same reaction, like laughing about how he introduced himself or anything. However, all of them looked at Kronos as if asking why he was even included in the drama club.

But of course, to be a tree on the side.

With that, Astian felt as if at that time, Kronos was not accepted by the other members because of his expressionless face and simple introduction.

Hence, he hurriedly pulled Kronos as he pulled both of the latter’s cheeks with a smile. “Uhh. Kronos is not mean in any way! He just has a mean face. Please take care of him as well!”

It was as if Astian had a magic that, for instance, the look in their faces from suspicious, it became calmer as if they would be watching Kronos’ performance. At least they managed to fit into the club. Or else they could not proceed to their next step with getting along with the other kids.

Shortly after that, Steffi clapped her hands as she announced loudly with a broad smile on her face. “Great! We’re done! You all can get back to your own businesses now!”

Hearing this, everyone did really get back to their own business, and the room began to be rowdy once again.

When Steffi noticed that their eyes were no longer towards them, she looked at Astian and Kronos and then gave them their first task as a member of the drama club. “Now that the two of you are here, you now can go and take a script of character to your liking. We will be preparing for a play!”

The day they were recruiting for members was also the first day of working with a new stage play that was to be presented in the month where activities were active.

And hearing that they would have the chance to act on stage the moment they got accepted at the club, Astian could not help but to get excited. “Wow. That sounds grand!”

Who would not? Kronos even thought that they would be placed on the bench to observe their seniors first because they were still rookies. So it was an unexpected occurrence that they would pick a role after introducing themselves.

“Fufu, of course, it is! Also, I have something to discuss with you guys.” Steffi replied as she winked.

Hearing this, Senior Tati looked at Steffi as she tsk-ed and pinched her cheeks. “Actually, I, too, will be coming along. Do not act as if you’re the only one, Steffi.”

What Senior Steffi uttered perked their curiosity that they looked at each other. What would it be? Because as far as they could remember, they did not disclose anything aside from their names. They did not even state their class. But it would not be a shock if both Senior Tati and Steffi knew them, especially the hyper Senior Steffi, who seemed to know every rumor circulating around the Academy. Even so, what would the topic of their discussion be? And if it’s about them belonging in Exi class, how could it affect their days as some drama club members?

Breaking their eye contact along with them pondering about what they would be discussing, Senior Steffi growled as she looked at Senior Tati. And then, shortly after that, Senior Steffi blinked as if she forgot something and then looked at the two boys again with her usual friendly smile. “Urgh! Fine, fine! Ah, I almost forgot! You see, this is our club leader, Tati. She’s so grumpy! But she’s a good leader, so no worries! After you take out some scripts, find us in that room, okay?”

With that being said, Astian smiled warmly as he nodded. “Okay, senior!”

Kronos and Astian decided to shrug their own thoughts about the discussion and then wandered their minds about what kind of character was their ideal type.

If possible, Astian wanted a role next to Kronos because he could act as any character. Hence, he looked at Kronos and asked with together with his warm expression. “Say, Kronos. Which character are you going to play?”

Astian may have approached Kronos in a way that the background of Astian was glowing. But Kronos could not have the same vibe as he thought of what character to play for a long time.

But it seems like Senior Steffi’s suggestion was the only character that he could play that he had no choice but to answer it. “A Tree.”