20 Ch. 20 A break.

( Third Pov )

" That... was unexpected..." Director Yu muttered as he put down his coffee as he watched Zero grabbing the badge.

" He knew he wouldn't escape on his own, so he gambled against Quant. Making him lose his focus on his badge. "

" Yes. He was too focused on beating Zero. He didn't realize Zero's pain was to steal the badge and not to defeat him." Yu concluded.

" But still, to put himself in that industry of danger requires guts." Yu remembered his conversation with Zero.

' You really aren't afraid of death.' Yu smiled at the thought.

" But still, where amd when did he learn to use shinsu?" Lero Ro asked.

Everyone looked at the wave controller instructor.

" I didn't teach him anything!!?"

" I don't really believe that." Haz, the fisherman instructor spoke.

" Hmm, I've seen him use shinsu during the crown games after seeing Mr. Lauer was using it before." Lero ro spoke as he looked at Director Yu.

" Only by seeing it once... we truly have a monster in our hands." Director Yu continued to drink her coffee.

" To learn shinsu by himself... he's more talented than Bam." Director Yu pointed out.

" And not to mention those special eyes of his." Lero Ro spoke which Director Yu agreed with.

" Yes. It seemed that without that, he wouldn't be able to predict and react to Quants' fast movements. "

" Well, it's time for everyone to mark Zero's performance." Director Yu spoke as everyone nodded.

" Not only is he a fisherman, he has those beautiful silver/red eyes, not afraid to fight against a ranker. Hmm, definitely my type." Hax spoke, giving her evaluation.

" He fought with bravery and without with despite the odds. And he used his wits to win the test. Though I wished he used he spear but overall, a talented regular. "

" A monster in using shinsu, if I had him in my class, I wonder how fast he would've leaned Shinsu. His baang was also controlled very well, able to create one after another..."

" Hmm, well, it appears Zeros had passed this test with flying covers than." Director Yu finished.

" His luck also paid a factor to this fight as well." Lero Ro added.

" Mhm." Dircetor Yu nodded, agreeing with Lero Ro.

( Zero Pov )

" Zero!! Zero!! Zero!!! Zero!!" They chanted my name as I stood over my my opponent.

From the moment I was born, I was trained to kill every opponent I faced to my masters are pleased.

In their wars, battles, and underground fight rings. I was angered Zero because I am nothing.

I am no super soldier like the rest of the slaves, I wasn't compatible with serum, and the only use i had was to fight for my life in these life and death matches.

I still remember it so clearly, I was 11 years old when I killed my rival, the only person I could call a friend.

We always had plans to not kill each other and make it a draw, but in the end... the masters caught on.

I killed her, Elizabeth. When I released what I had done, I became a monster. I lost myself to become someone I didn't want to be.

I had a choice. To continue to be nothing or become a monster to this world. I didn't hesitate to become something more than nothing.

I became a killer. And that will never change. On that day, under he chants of numerous people, I planned my escape.

" Ze..ro! Ze..ro!...zero!!"

I opened my eyes to see Bam sitting next to my bed before staring back to the ceiling.

' Everything hurts.'

Bam let out a sigh of relief as I continued to lay down.

" Why did you wake me up?" I asked.

" Uhm. You were shaking..." he replied.

" Shaking...? I see, thank you." I replied.

Bam scratched his head.

" Bam, what would you do if you lost a friend? By your own hands."

" What?" He tilted his head confused.

" Nothing. Forget I said anything."

" Al...alright."

" You should go. I'm okay now." I spoke.

" Are you sure?" He asked concerned.

" Hm. I'll be fine." I replied as Bam stood and left the room.

As I was left in the room, I started to think back to the fight, looking over my actions, which actions would've been better, and the mistakes I've made.

' The ranker didn't even go all out.' I thought as I realized recalled the battle.

' But still, I guess luck kicked in. Pure fucking luck and the way I obviously showed my skills. So fucking stupid!'

In the end I was too prideful in showcasing my ability to the world.

' If teacher was here. I'm sure I would've got a scolding.' I thought as I continued lying in bed.

' For now, just focus on healing and meditation.' I thought as my first plan is to get out of this bed before the end of the day.

( Khun's Pov )

I saw Bam walking out of the room with a worried expression.

" What's wrong? Bam?" I asked, wondering if Zero had awakened.

" Uhm, Zero is awake." Bam spoke as I nodded.

" Okay, and what's with the face?" I asked.

" Well... it's just that Zero was calling someone's name in sleep." Bam replied as he looked to the ground.

" Call a woman's name??"

" Is it his crush? Or...."

" Me?" I looked to see Princess Jahad walking down the hallway.

" Why are you here?" I asked.

" What? A girl can't visit a friend's room?" Androssi smirked as she walked up Bam.

" So who was he calling?" Androssi smiled as she looked at Bam.

" Uhm...El..Elizabeth..."

" Hmmm....?" The hallway became silent as Androssi froze before grabbing Bams shoulder with a serious face.

" Are you sure you didn't miss heard?" She spoke, scaring Bam.

I sighed.

' Why are you so jealous?'

" N..no." Bam stuttered.

' I don't think I heard anyone with a name with Elizabeth. Is she someone Zero knew before he climbed the tower?' I thought as i looked at Androssi entering Zero's room.

" Let's go, Bam." I tapped Bams shoulder.

" Ah? Are you sure?" He asked as he lokkednat Zero's room.

" Yes, besides its best, we don't stay here before something terrible happens. "

" O.. okay." he followed.

( Zero's Pov )

I couldn't do anything as Androssi ate my chocolate from my food packet.

I never felt so much anger in my life as I stared at her with a cold expression.

" I'll remember this." I uttered.

Androssi smiled as she kept eating.

" This is payback and for worrying about you." She muttered that last part which I couldn't hear enough to decipher.