Not so typical

Bandit's relentless attacks on nearby villages, ten casualties.

I crumbled the paper as I looked at him.

" Is Cleo one of the survivors? " He nod as we both looked at Cleo who seems to be confused about what we were talking about.

It's a good thing that Cleo doesn't know anything about it but that's when Cleo suddenly saw one of the papers in Raven's hand.

There was a picture intact that made Cleo cry, " Dad? " I couldn't believe it at first but that's when I looked at how genuine his response was towards this picture.

In Raven hand's the picture that Cleo called Dad, was no other than the leader of the bandits that took innocent lives.

Cleo couldn't understand a thing as he just let his tears flow as he grabs the paper in Raven's hand.

" Criminal? What does that mean? Hey, is it a bad thing? " I couldn't feel any emotion besides anger as I leave and left Raven to explain it to Cleo.

Heirander, the notorious bandit group that abducts whatever suits their taste, got an order just a year before this for the reason of multiple reasons. Their not your simple hoarder that takes money, no, they were much worse.

Their known for their killings and abduction, hence the people here are all runaways that Cleo's father took in as his underlings.

Breaking it down towards Cleo isn't an easy job, especially since he's a stubborn kid just like his captain.

" So you've seen the papers? " I found the duke who seems to be waiting for me.

I just gave him a nod but he continued to speak as I walk.

" Don't dig up their past, it's an adult job to do. Take a rest because you have a class tomorrow. " Even though they were slightly inaudible to me since I walked pretty far.

I know that he's worried about the safety of everyone, and he has a point.

This is a matter that I shouldn't step in, everyone has their own problems.

But, this is the decision I would regret later on.

The day was over and I finally remove the bandit of my mind, and with that, I picked up the clothes I was supposed to wear for today.

Academia of Nexus, in the city of Antaria near the continent Decatria where the tower is located.

The school is well known for its runes and sword enhancement, this place is also the main place where an event was held every year for the bright students.

Winning this event grants you a badge that's used to redeem an egg exclusively for this place only as Antaria is the den of wyverns, a magical island compared to the harsh continent called Decatria.

Getting a wyvern attracts a lot of things, such as exposure but also another reason is it's a wyvern. No country could provide you with mythical creatures.

Normally, they gave lower grades due to the annual event. They decided to make it grand and go straight into something like this.

Which isn't a bad thing.

Alice winning in this event is very minimal considering that almost everyone here is talented when I arrived at the school using a carriage along with Alice.

Everyone was already focused on us, but especially on Alice.

They couldn't help but mesmerize in her beauty like the complacent little simps that they are.

" Oh, it's Alice! She's so beautiful as usual. "

" And who's that guy with her? Is it her boyfriend? "

" He looks good too, don't you think? "

Rumors started to grow the longer I stick with Alice but none of us were bothered by them because those were just rumors.

But maybe, Alice is.

" What? Then doesn't mean she cheated on Ian? " speaking of the devil, a student who was wearing glasses approached us and held Alice's hand tightly.

" Hey, Alice. Do you seem to be having fun after skipping school? Why? Is it because of this guy? " In my eyes, I could see how tight the grip was and how embarrassed she was.

But when I looked at her, I could see her looking at me.

She shakes her head slightly to stop me and so they took her away.

" Let's meet once the school is done, goodbye. " Alice's face turns into anxiety as she was grouped with Ian's friend.

I could hear their laugh and her discomfort look while she pretends to be friends with them.

I, am Alice Maxwell. The son of the duke of the maxwell family, despite my family status, I could've never stood up to them.

To them, I'm just a tool that they can use my status as to show their dominance, they never treated me nor look at me as a friend. They never did.

At first, they were kind to me but as time goes their true color shows that I no longer control them, and instead they're the ones who are controlling me, and here I thought Ian was different from the rest.

He worked his way up just to court me but it was all just a hoax, he never actually liked me, and before I knew I was bound in their plan. I couldn't dare to speak up because they're also powerful.

I hate them, I despise them, I want to change.

That's why I asked Raven to teach me how to fight, to defend myself.

Because I'm tired of it.

I removed Ian's hand on my shoulders and faced them.

" Let's end thi- " Before I could even finish, I received a loud slap on my face.

" This bitch, do you think I liked being with you as well? I only did this for Cheon-si and you thought I actually loved you? "

Cheon-si the woman who Ian truly loves suddenly appeared behind me and grabs me in my hair.

It hurts because she's pulling it downwards.

But it hurts even more, that no one would dare to help me.

As I was groaning in pain, I grabbed her arms and twist them by rotating my body to face her.

She was about to let go when I grabbed her and give her a knee in the stomach.

" I-I did it? " That's when Cheon-si goes back and punched me in the face.

But it didn't stop there, she grabbed me by my waist and lifted me.

Once she had enough she then slams me onto the ground, everyone heard a crack as I landed on the ground hard enough.

Instead of pity, they were cheering for her.

I couldn't even act properly.

Because they're not so typical bullies.

Cheon-si then spits on me as I helplessly close my eyes and accept the humiliation.

I stood up and leave.

Thankfully, they let me.

Yes, that's right Alice. Walk away, endure this.

You're a strong girl.

I tried to hold back my tears as I go but I couldn't stop them as it flows down as I wander endlessly in this hallway.

" Poor, Alice she got bullied again. "

" I hope someone finally put an act against them, they need a lesson. "

Haenami was just in the corner, listening.

In the cafeteria, Alice found herself alone once again as everyone tried to avoid her because of Ian's status and they don't want a piece of it.

As usual, she ate quietly.

A girl suddenly slides down with her and smiles.

" Hi, Alice! How have you been? "

This is Nari, a classmate that's the only friend I could consider. She always protects me whenever Ian was on his way to messing with my day, because of it she always gets bullied because of me.

But it doesn't seem to be bothering her as she smiles brightly every time she sees me.

" Alice? "

She then tilt her head and tries to get my attention but I just closed my eyes.

" I'm sorry, Nari. Please leave me alone. " Those words just came out of my hurt, I could see Nari's expression turns into sadness as she looked at me.

She lowers her head.

I'm so pathetic.

That's when I suddenly feel a liquid dripping on my head, I looked down to see Ian who was holding a carton of milk while he continuously pours the milk on my head.

His group including Cheon-si started laughing at me, but then Nari stood up and snatch the carton of milk away from Ian.

Because of this Ian was extremely pissed and flipped her plate, completely covering her with the food on her face.

As the plate slowly falls onto the ground, the guilt starts to eat me as I cried once again.

" I'm so sorry, Ian. Please let Nari go! " I couldn't see anything as my tears came running down covering my eyes.

I couldn't see Nari.

Is she disgusted? She has to be, after all, I'm a pathetic girl.

Yes, that's it. Go, leave me.

That's when I heard someone.

" Don't be sorry. " The tears in my eyes were suddenly wiped and I saw Nari cleaning them.

She even prioritized me more than herself.

But who said that?

When I turn my head to where it was, I saw Haenami standing still while holding a carton of milk in his hands.

" Isn't this the guy we saw earlier with Alice? "

" What? Are you saving your girlfriend? Oh my, how touching. " I could see how tensed Haenami was.

No! Don't be chivalrous! He's not someone on your level Haenami!

" Remove your glasses. " Haenami responds as he drops the carton of milk onto the table.

" What? Are you threatening me, Romeo? " Everyone started laughing, as I looked at Alice.

I could feel my anger rising up.

" Are you deaf? I said remove it. " I looked at Ian as I drop the carton of milk on the table.

He doesn't seem to care and even opened his arms to me.

Before I knew it, I already punched him breaking the glasses along with his face.

" You've messed with the wrong person, bitch. "