Seven Sins System Chapter 575. A Generous Menace

Seven Sins System Chapter 575. A Generous Menace

Barry’s soul visibly shattered.

They let out a huff, before they accepted their fate.

I returned to my seat. Puriel sat beside me, watching the scene unfold with a neutral expression. But I could tell she was thinking hard about something.

She didn’t say anything at first, just kept her gaze on me, like she was trying to figure me out.

Then, finally, she spoke.

"I don’t get it."

I turned to her, arching an eyebrow. "What?"

She tilted her head slightly, her brows furrowing. "One moment, you’re doing something genuinely kind. The next, you act exactly like a devil again."

I chuckled, leaning back. "And that surprises you?"

"It doesn’t make sense."

I smirked. "It does if you stop thinking about me in black and white."

Her frown deepened, but she didn’t argue.

"It’s simple," I continued, watching the trio slowly pick up their pace on their laps. "They needed help, so I helped. But they also needed discipline, so I gave them that, too."

Puriel crossed her arms. "So you pick and choose when you want to be cruel or kind?"

I grinned. "Exactly."

She narrowed her eyes at me but didn’t push further.

I turned my attention back to the sky, letting out a slow exhale. "Don’t forget—our personal mission starts today."

Puriel straightened slightly. "I know."

"Well," I added, cracking my neck slightly, "I need to talk to Red first since I haven’t received any reports from her today. But I guess if there was anything wrong, she’d already be spamming me with messages."

Puriel hummed, arms crossed as she watched the trio slowly but surely suffer through their remaining laps. "And if there is something wrong?" she asked, her voice even.

I smirked. "Then I’ll deal with it. Obviously."

She sighed, her expression unreadable. "Of course." I knew that tone. It was her judging me but not saying it outright voice.

I exhaled slowly, tapping my fingers against my knee. "Also—" I stopped myself. The words were right there, sitting on the edge of my tongue. I wanted to say that I need to ask Red about the park. The same one Puriel had mentioned earlier. The same one where she had supposedly stopped demons from attacking while I was away. I didn’t have a concrete ability to detect lies—at least, not one I could rely on like an actual skill. It was more of an instinct. A gut feeling that had served me well over the years.

And right now?

I wasn’t sure. I knew Puriel well enough to understand that she wasn’t the type to exaggerate or make things up. If she said demons had shown up, then they probably had.

But if I said that out loud?

She’d probably get mad. We’d end up arguing again. She’d accuse me of not trusting her, of second-guessing her word. And honestly? I wasn’t in the mood for another pointless debate. So instead, I just let it go.

Puriel glanced at me, noticing my hesitation. "Also…?"

I shook my head, playing it off. "Nothing. Just thinking out loud."

For now, though, I had other problems—like the trio who finally dragged themselves across the finish line, wheezing like they’d just climbed an entire mountain range.

Ion was sprawled out on the bench, arms hanging limply at his sides, chest heaving. "I… survived…"

Darren flopped beside him, wiping sweat from his forehead. "That… was… pure evil…"

Barry, the most dramatic of the three, collapsed face-first onto the bench. "Doc… you… monster…"

I tilted my head, smirking. "You’re all still breathing. So that means you’re fine."

Ion groaned. "You don’t know pain."

I raised an eyebrow. "I don’t?"

He froze, probably remembering exactly who he was talking to.

Darren nudged Barry weakly, muttering. "Say something smart. Maybe he’ll feel bad for us."

Barry slowly lifted his head, dead in the eyes, and stared at me.

Then, he extended his hand.

I stared at it, brow raising slightly. "What?"

Barry coughed, gesturing weakly. "Our tonic. Of course."

I blinked. Then I let out a slow, incredulous laugh.

"Oh, you little shits actually thought I’d give you another?"

Ion perked up immediately, his hand shooting out to join Barry’s. "I mean, it’s only fair, right? We ran three more laps—"

"I was generous enough to give you one." I cut him off, crossing my arms. "You get one. That’s it. You’re students of a battle academy, aren’t you? Surely three extra laps won’t kill you."

Darren whined, dropping his head onto the bench. "But it feels like it will…"

Barry groaned dramatically. "We were good students! We listened to your orders! Shouldn’t you reward us?"

"Your reward is not dying."

"That doesn’t count!"

I let out a mock sigh, shaking my head. "Look at you all. Begging me for mercy. It’s honestly pathetic."

Ion pouted. "Where’s your kindness?"

"I left it in hell where it belongs."

They all groaned miserably, slumping further into the bench like their very souls had been crushed.

Puriel, who had been watching quietly, let out a small amused exhale, shaking her head.

I stood up, stretching slightly, ready to finally leave this mess behind. "Well, this has been fun. But I actually do need to get dressed before my shift starts. Can’t have the entire academy fainting from the sight of me." I glanced around. Sure enough, some of the passing students and faculty members were throwing me side-eyes, some confused, some flustered, some just plain horrified.

Puriel pinched the bridge of her nose. "You really have no shame."

"Nope."

Barry groaned again, dragging a hand down his face. "You are a menace."

I smirked. "A generous menace."

Darren sighed. "Generous? How?"

I gestured to my entire physique. "You’re all getting to witness this glorious sight for free."

There was a beat of silence.

Then Ion, somehow still half-delirious, mumbled, "…That’s fair."

Barry turned to glare at him immediately. "DON’T ENCOURAGE HIM."

Puriel sighed again but didn’t argue.

I chuckled, running a hand through my hair as I turned on my heel. "Well, if you’re all done crying, I’ve got places to be." I finally walked off, heading toward my dorm. I could still hear the trio’s miserable groaning behind me.

Ah.

What a good morning.