True Face

6th August,

8;05 am

SOAA Gateway,

The provision of food services within the campus and its surrounding areas had been entirely suspended.

The volume of conversation among the students in the academy entrance gate had escalated significantly, surpassing even that of the first day of school. All food services, including the canteen and SFF, had been discontinued, and nearby convenience stores had been instructed not to sell any food items to academy students, whether for free or at a cost. As a result, the students had grown restless and had turned to protesting against the academy's authorities.

"How could the academy do this to us? Even our own money is not being accepted anywhere!"

"The academy must answer to us! Otherwise, we will stage a day-long protest against the academy,"

"I concur. If the academy persists in this manner, I shall file a formal complaint against them."

Aside from the issue with the food supply, students were also puzzled as to why their social media accounts had been completely blocked without any explanation from the academy. They demanded to know why this had been done.

The chaos was such that the academy authorities had to confront the students at the entrance gate. They reassured them that the food services would be reopened that day, after the academy's inauguration and welcome function for the first-year students. However, the academy did not provide any clear reason for the closure of the food services, and when asked, they only gave a single answer stating that they had received orders from higher officials and the chairman had responded to the protest.

As the protest had been acknowledged and addressed, it resolved at that moment.

However, the disaster was yet to occur.

6th August,

9:30 am,

Class I/B (Period 1, Biology class),

"The frog's anatomy is a remarkable example of the complexity of living beings. Its skeletal system provides support, and its muscular system generates movement, while the circulatory system delivers nutrients throughout its body. The study of the frog's structure can give us insights into the development of other living beings and their adaptation to their environment. So let us delve deeper into the world of biology and learn about the remarkable complexity of life..."

"Am going to faint bro, give me some water. Please."

"Stop whining like a li'l bi*ch. Here, chug it down." Orson handed Orden the bottle.

"This idiot finished my whole bottle. How many times have I told you to bring your own?"

"Haven't I told you I was late?"

"That problem is from your birth only. If you don't wake up before 7 tomorrow, I will break your room's door, and put a f**king bucket of boiling water in your ass.

Its been 12 hours since I had my last meal.

Zohan, you got water?"

"Check the last column of my backpack."

"Thanks." After having some water Orson continued

"You seem to be more serious than usual. Does anything happen? "

"None of your concern."

Orson slightly moved towards Orden to whisper in his ears.

"Hey Orden, Don't you think he's acting a little weird today."

"Yeah, he didn't even stopped me from trolling him a single bit today."

"Really?"

- - - - -

6th August,

7:30 am,

Street West Park Road,

A group of female students were having a chat with each other while going to the academy.

"Wait, what? They banned food services from convenience stores too. What the heck are they even planning?"

"I don't know. They aren't even accepting cash or cards there."

"Weren't we served lunch yesterday? Did it feel like they were running out of budget? Not at all."

"What do you think? Are they testing something on us or what? What do you think, Xina?"

"Huh? Oh... I have no idea."

"Hey, are you good? You don't seem to be feeling focused today. Is there something on your mind?"

"I am fine. Don't worry."

"Okay. Then, does anyone have contact information for any guys? If they have found a solution, we can ask them."

"Nope. I don't. Speaking of which, Xina, don't you have contact of Zohan, why don't you call-.

Hey Xina! Isn't that Zohan standing there. "

They noticed that Zohan was standing at the turnover, hands in his pockets, waiting for someone. Xina froze at that place, with her hands shivering."

"Why did you stop Xina."

"I-Its nothi-"

"AWW! You don't have to feel that shy." They pulled her with them.

As they approached, Zohan's expression gave the impression that he had been waiting there solely for her. Before they had the opportunity to address him, Zohan took the initiative and spoke first.

"Would you all please excuse us and allow for some privacy, we would like to have a conversation in private."

"Don't worry, Xina. There is plenty of time left. Please feel free to talk comfortably."

They walked ahead, bursting into a huge laugh.

A few moments later Zohan started the conversation-

"So why didn't you pick the call yesterday?"

"I was busy with my friends.

Sorry I have got some work to do. So, I have to leave early."

"Alright, my last question-

"I should go, my friends have already crossed the road. We can talk in the class. Okay Bye.

She began walking on her way.

"Jeiron Middle School,

Scarlet Punk Gang,

Memeber#564,

Ranked 3rd over the city's branches at the age 15.

Am I right 'Red Vixen'?"

She turned and, having a smirk, came closer and said.

"Ohhh boy, that sucks.

Things were going on so well.

Why do you have to spoil all that?

You got no manners 'Killer Scythe' Come on."

"What were you intending to do, acting all that shit?"

"Probably backstabbing or something.

Just like you do.

You can give me some praise, you know."

She moves forward to pat his cheek while saying-

"But it was fun to see you act all caring.

The eyes which never showed a drop of emotion.

Who would like to let go of such a good chance to destroy your biggest enemy.

If those cu*ts of your friends hadn't intimidated me tomorrow,

the things would've been going on smoothly,

and

I probably would've executed my most cherished plan."

Zohan asked her after she finished her sentence.

"So you are still aiming for revenge."

With rage in her eyes, she grabbed her collar and said

"You don't know Zohan.

The day SCYTHERS attacked us at Gartex block

I took the pledge to destroy your every group member.

The pain that I felt that day,

still makes me want to see your blood-soaked face.

You took advantage of my kindness,

but I am going to show you that showing me mercy was the last mistake of your life.'

Just then

Zohan took a deep breath, untied his tie a bit and he started talking

"F**k this shit man.

Huff... FINALLY FREED FROM MY UNEXISTING SELF.

Acting like a normal student really doesn't suit me at all."

Xina stood stunned for a moment as she saw Zohan lighting a cigarette in front of her.

After taking a smoke Zohan continued.

"I think you probably don't know me enough, do you?

Ah! Speaking of which,

Do you know what?"

He grasped her hand tightly, which was holding his collar.

"I still don't know why I had stopped that day.

If you hadn't meddled at that moment,

I still would've killed that bitch."

Xina felt backward and stuttered while talking.

"Y-You are saying, you even won't have stopped

even if... even if it was me.

"Hmm... But I have a question before that."

Zohan slightly leaned towards her with raised eyebrows and, once again making an emotionless face, asked...

"Am I not supposed to hit you by any chance?"

A shiver ran down in Xina's body.

"But who are you to begin with to not be smashed by my fist.

Ahh! By any chance you are someone special for me.

Hmm... Can't remember your face though."

She thought she had recovered from that fear

but

its the second time she has ever felt the same fear

by watching the same face.