Chapter 31⚽ · LPS

Benjamin soon understood the reason. It reminded him that before Jacqueline had arrived, he had been the same.

No matter how many cicada shells there were, they were never allowed to be collected. That wasn’t something a noble child should be doing.

—Thank you, Teacher Somerset.

Benjamin offered her a sincere bow.“Hm?” Jacqueline tilted her head, then smiled warmly.

She leaned down slightly and whispered softly.

—Glad we saved the ship with just one cicada shell, right?

That wasn’t exactly what it meant, but Benjamin still nodded silently again. He liked Jacqueline. He didn’t want to see her disappointed.

—Yes, Teacher Somerset.

At that moment, Oakley approached with an awkward expression.

Benjamin tensed and quietly clenched his fist. If he ignored Teacher Somerset one more time, he wouldn’t tolerate it again.

I’ll knock his jaw off!

Unaware of Benjamin’s thoughts, Oakley hesitated for a long moment before speaking gruffly.

—Hey,…