Crafty Vampire

That is The Queen’s Secret Palace card that Vero got from Etana. How could Lev have that thing in his hand?

“It’s a—”

“Mr. Deammone.” Their lecture professor stood behind Lev and called his name. Lev casually turned his head over his shoulder, while Vero felt tense due to the professor’s reproachful tone and Lev’s question for her.

The professor glanced past Lev and stared at Vero. “And you,” he said with a curt expression. “If you don’t intend to attend the lecture, I hope you leave.”

Lev remained silent, staring at the professor, while Vero could only bite her lip. It was a good opportunity to delay the conversation and give Vero some time to think. It’s not that she wanted to hide her meeting with Etana from Lev, but she was waiting for the right time to tell him.

“I’m sorry, sir,” she said.

The professor nodded towards the classroom. “Then quickly go in—”

“We won’t attend the lecture,” Lev interrupted.

Both Vero and the professor widened their eyes as Lev grabbed Vero’s hand and d