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The principal was a good person. Either that, or he saw himself in Yoko.

Whatever the reason might have been, he ended up agreeing to help Yoko out in the end. He already had the test paper prepared, and all Yoko had to do was fill it out.

’Let’s not question how the principal knew this would happen and why he has a test paper prepared for me. I just need to pass this test, and I will not have to worry about school again.’

Amane was determined to finish this test and pass with flying colors. She looked at the test paper in her hand and sighed in relief. The questions that were being asked were easy enough to answer.

When she looked at the principal, the man only nodded at Amane. That was how she knew that this man had helped her out.

’I guess having the principal on your side has pros and cons.’

From that position, Amane was quickly able to finish her test. She knew she had aced it without rechecking it. And the principal graded her paper live.

"This is flawless. You do not need to show up for the rest of the semester. I will handle your attendance and your assignments somehow."

The principal promised, and it was tough for Amane not to look the gifted horse in the mouth. But in the end, she decided to let the principal be for the time being.

She had no time to question his intentions and worry about her next step.

"Thank you, principal. Since you helped me out this time, I will do you a favor in the future. You can ask me anything you want something."

Usually, Amane needed to make promises more carefully. But if she had received something, it was only polite to give it back.

"There will be no need for that, Yoko. I already got the reward for helping you out. Now, you should be on your way to help the divine guild out. I heard from Lady Suzuki that you are a big help to her on cases these days."

"Ah, do not misunderstand. I used to be a member of the divine guild, and I have a soft spot for them. But that is not the reason I helped you out."

The principal tried to defend his position. Amane did not care if she was being helped because of Charlie’s interference. But she would have liked to know about it beforehand.

"I know, principal. But still, thank you. I hope you have a pleasant day ahead."

Once Amane left the room, all the tension slipped out of the principal’s body. He looked at the screen in front of him with a tired sigh.

"I hope the decision I made was the right one. And I would have preferred it if the one who asked me for this favor had been Lady Suzuki instead."

The principal picked up his phone and made a call. Chen picked up the phone on the other side.

"I have done as you asked me. Yoko Tsurugi’s school records have been straightened out, and her education degree has been dealt with. The authorities will not investigate these records anymore."

The principal assured Chen. He did have an idea about Chen’s plan, but the less he knew, the better it was for him.

"Excellent. You will be compensated for your help. And remember, take the pill, and forget all about this incident."

Chen warned the principal. It was easy for the principal to follow those words and take the pill. It would wipe his memory clean, and the principal would be purified of his sins.

’I am sorry, Yoko. You seem like a pure and good-natured kid, and I wish you all the best for the future. But unfortunately, you caught a crazy person’s eye. I did all I could for you.’

The principal popped a pill in his mouth and swallowed it dry. His throat protested in pain, but he did not care. He needed to atone for his sins, and this was the best way.

By the time the pill finished dissolving in his stomach, the principal had forgotten his plans and what he did.

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Once she was done with the tests, Amane headed out to meet Charlie. The divine leader was wasting Amane outside her school.

’I have no idea where Charlie gets her information from. But I know that she is fast and accurate in her predictions.’

Charlie opened the door of her car and invited Amane inside. As expected, the driver was Sean as well. Amane raised her eyebrow and gestured toward Sean.

"Oh! Sean is here because he is currently in charge of the detention center. He will help you get into that place quickly. The other inmates will also trust your authenticity more if Sean brought you in."

Charlie quickly explained why she had brought Sean with her.

Thinking back on it, she realized that it was a good idea. Charlie’s words were spoken from experience obtained after observing the inmates for many years.

"I disagree with Mother’s choice. I still think it is too dangerous for Lady Tsurugi to go in alone, but it is our best chance at investigating undercover."

Sean drove the car and landed it in front of a saloon. But unlike the average saloon, this one was a special saloon.

Amane had heard about this place before. This saloon could help you blend with but with the help of abilities. It was expensive but highly effective in getting you the look you desired.

"Sean, you can wait in the cafe for a few hours. We have no idea how long it might take us to finish our preparations."

Amane understood the necessity of having to use abilities to mask her features.

Regular make-up or preparations would deteriorate over time. Her make-up and preparations might slip depending on how much time Amane spent undercover.

And there was no way she would go into the detention center with her actual looks.

So, this saloon was their only option. And Amane confidently walked into the place. The first thing she noticed was how dark this place was. All the lights were turned to a dim setting; they could barely lighten up the room.

The second thing she noticed was the lack of people in this saloon.

"I made an appointment here and booked the whole place for us. We can have the employees under an oath to keep their mouths shut."

Charlie assured Amane, and she must have used this saloon before. Otherwise, there was no reason for her to be this confident.

Amane trusted Charlie’s judgment, so she agreed to try this saloon.

"Lady Suzuki, Lady Tsurugi, we received news of your visit. Come inside, and we shall begin preparing you for the treatment. Our boss should be here soon."

One of the employees led Amane and Charlie toward the back room. The corridor was empty, and the surveillance had been turned off.

During this time, Amane passed through a wall with many portraits. They were all hanged in line, and the further Amane walked, the more familiar these portraits looked to her.

The portraits hung at the end of the corridor made Amane feel nostalgic. Then she reached the last picture and felt her jaw tighten.

It was a familiar face that covered the expanse of the canvas. It was one of the children Amane had adopted in her youth.

From the looks of things, that child passed away long ago. But her family had thrived and even opened a famous shop.

"Do you know that I used to be an adopted sister to the first owner of this shop? The first owner was a good child and obedient as well. That child was truly obedient and lovely."

Charlie sounded nostalgic and sad as well.

"Well, unlike me, that child was fully human and could not outlive their natural life-span. Death came for them sooner than I would have liked. But I am sure that the first owner lived a fulfilling life."

Charlie assured Amane.

Amane did not know if Charlie knew what she was doing or if instincts made her want to comfort Amane. But she appreciated every moment of time Charlie was lavishing her with.

"I am sure that the first owner had a lovely childhood. After all, you were there to take care of her."

Amane assured me, and she felt strongly about it. Only some of her kids had gotten along with each other. But they had supported each other in times of need.

"I will not be that sure…But anyway, that is a topic for a different date. Today, we are here to have our makeover done. And I know just the get-up for you."

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Charlie grabbed Amane’s hand before pulling her up to the stand. One of the workers quickly looked at Amane’s skin and complexion to determine what products were needed.

"Yoko, give me one minute. I need to provide these children with some instructions before we start. I have an idea about the kind of look you should have."

Charlie’s eyes had a troublesome sparkle. Amane had a feeling that Charlie was going to take advantage of her.

And once the makeover started, that feeling intensified.

Once the workers finished, Amane opened her eyes to look at her face. The familiar contours of her face took her aback.

Currently, she looks more like her past self than her present self. It had not been a drastic transformation, but enough to make no one think of her as ’Yoko Tsurugi’ if they looked at her.