Escape!

You sprint around the academy buildings, thankfully able to gain a substantial lead due to their embarrassing situation. It's difficult for them to run after you while also making sure their bodies are covered up. They're also aware that the farther you all go, the more people are going to see, so they're likely feeling incredibly paranoid right now. All you need to do is get somewhere safe and hopefully find Eva as well.

Speaking of which, you nearly run the bunny over.

As you turn the corner, Eva is there, and she gasps in surprise as you screech to a stop. You lean against the building next to you and catch your breath before speaking. "They... found out about... the sprite."

"You don't look great," Eva says.

"Yeah. I have a few naked girls chasing me right now."

"Excuse me?" She furls her brow.

"It was the sprite's final gift, though it's turning into more of a curse."

"There you are!" Lady Vraelion's voice shakes you from behind.

The three of them stand there with nobody else around. They look winded, and Malakae is especially red in the face. Sweat drips down her forehead, and her knees tremble as she struggles to stand still--one hand between her legs, and an arm pressing against her bust. The sisters cower behind her, but they're still just as exposed, and there's nothing they can do to also cover their butts.

"You had the wild sprite with you, Warren, didn't you?" she snaps. "Because of you, everybody just saw my... my..."

"Didn't they already see your everything?" Eva asks.

"Dreams don't count!" She looks more shook than ever. "That's it. I've had enough of this. Your knighthood brings shame to this entire empire. I should take that signet ring right off your finger. You're immature, improper, lecherous, and a small, weak piece of scum that isn't worth--"

"Quiet!" Eva shouts. She steps in front of you, and raises up her arm protectively. "I've had enough of you. Say what you want about me, but Kyle is my best friend in the whole world! He cares so much, and I care about him. You want to square up, dragon lady? Then throw down with me instead. Kyle has bigger fish to fry. You're nothing compared to facing a Demon King. Don't worry. I'll take her on in your place. I challenge you to a duel, Malakae Vraelion, as soon as possible!"

"A Demon King...?" she mutters. Then, her face lowers into a scowl. "Fool. I hate to dirty my hands with such trivial matters, but I will duel you. Finally I can stomp on your pathetic family's name. Meet me at the sparring grounds. I'll arrive as soon as I'm... clothed."

Eva sticks out her tongue. "Fight me naked, coward."

"No way!" she screams back.

Suddenly, people start to peek out from behind them. Lady Vraelion quickly moves her hands back to her butt, though that only exposes her front to you. She returns to covering up the goods and clenches her teeth--face flushed red. "Y-You better be there, Beela."

The three girls run off again, leaving you and Eva to stand there bewildered. The crowd they've gathered walks past you. They peer around, and when one of them looks in your direction, you nonchalantly point in the direction they went. Just for fun. They nod and hurry onwards in search of some dragon booty.

Eva turns to you flustered. She got really worked up it seems.

"Hey, uh. Thanks," you say. "You didn't need to do that."

"Yes I did! How many times does she need to be put in her place before her arrogance breaks?" she replies.

"No kidding. You gotta respect the girl's pride. It's unbreakable. She's been stripped in front of a class-worth of students twice in a row and she still acts like she's the queen of Tivera. But are you going to be all right? How strong is she really?"

"I'm not scared. Not anymore. While she's been here studying, we've been out there risking our lives. And with the gift Lady Sulta gave me, I think I'll have a chance."

"What was the gift?"

She puts a finger to her lips and winks. "It's a secret."

"Wait. Where were you even coming from? The library isn't this way."

"That's a secret too." She giggles. "I like keeping you in suspense. It's fun."

"Well, come on now. We better get changed and head to the ring again."