#5 Koudo Ikusei High School
----NIGHT time----
*loud howling*
I immediately opened my eyes and got up due to howling sounds.
Here goes my bad feeling... I already guessed that those hares I saw a while ago run away from something. It's just that there was no other way than to wait for that danger. I had no time to move my camp, even though it's surprising I actually have quite a lot of things here, however, I have no backpack, only a small bag from the convenience store. And if comes to the worst I can always run away, I am pretty confident that my stamina exceeds stamina of wolf, after all that training and breathing technique it should be really high.
I also learned a lot of different martial arts from memories that probably belonged to this body, that also included military's lethal and vicious moves, I know how to properly use a weapon, in my case knife I "stole" from Karuizawa family but I guess they wouldn't mind it if I told them that it might save my life today.
After 2 minutes of waiting, observing my surroundings and hearing a loud howling sounds I was finally able to spot 3 wolves moving together in a pack. I guess they were trying to use time itself against me. Most of the people in such a situation where they had to wait would probably start to panic and tried to run away or did something stupid which would give wolves advantage without risking any members of the pack.
It's not like I am totally calm, I can feel the tension of the situation, however, instead of being afraid it would be more appropriate to say that I am excited. I don't even know why I feel that way, I indeed enjoyed fights in my past but none of them were life-threatening.
Now how to do this? I thought while watching 3 wolves slowly and cautiously closing in distance between us.
They probably see me as small and easy prey. I should show some fear so they will grow more confident.
My entire body started to tremble and my legs were shaking. Wolves probably smelled my "fear" and got a little more confident and dropped their guard but still moved in to encircle me.
That's not good... I can't get myself surrounded. I wanted one of them to lunge at me and caught him off guard. They must have lost a few members of pack recently or there would be no reason for them to be so cautious. They were slowly encircling me.
It's now or never!
I made up my mind and my body stopped shaking, I firmly gripped the knife in my right hand and dashed towards wolf that was positioned closest to me. Full of adrenalin, my speed was even further enhanced, which caught them off guard and wolf I chose as a target tried to jump back by solely relying on its instinct but he still hesitated which gave me enough time to eliminate him but I discovered 1 problem. I sensed incoming danger behind me, the wolves should hesitate a little before making any sudden move...unless it's a leader.
I should have targeted the leader first but how should I know which one is the leader?
If I won't eliminate at least 1 of them they can get me surrounded which would only place me in a much more dangerous situation.
It seemed like time has slowed down. My mind was working at 100%.
I decided to ignore the incoming danger for now. I jumped at my target and deeply buried my knife into its neck after that I quickly retrieved it and tried to retreat but the leader was faster than I anticipated, he was able to bury its claws into my back and tried to bite me, however, I instantly responded by kicking him into the neck.
I retreated and I was able to make some distance between us.
The wound on my back wasn't deep but I will still have to attend to it in time or it will turn worse.
Fuck. My back hurts. I looked at the leader of the pack with a pained expression and hate within my eyes. My red eyes started to glow a bit and I could hear a voice in my head.
'KILL IT. SLAUGHTER IT. BUTCHER IT.'
My vision was getting blurry but it shouldn't be caused by loss of blood.
My pained expression was replaced with a wicked smile and I released a low evil laugh
"Kukuku"
That was the last thing I could remember.
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I regained my vision and first thing I noticed was 3 dead wolves around me. I looked at the knife that was fully covered in blood and still in my hands. I got an intense desire to lick that blood but I stopped myself before I could do it.
What the hell just happened? I am not any beast to lick the blood. Even if it's just wolf's blood, it might start here but where will it end? Human blood? I don't know what happened but I must keep my rationality intact.
I took a deep breath and bandaged my back. The wound wasn't deep enough to endanger my life but it will probably leave a scar.
I remained in the woods for the entire week without going out just to be sure I won't start murdering random people on the streets. After that, I once again started visiting the Karuizawa family. Aiko asked me why I didn't visit them for the entire week but I just made up a random excuse. But I don't get why they even expected me to visit, after all, I was there only once.
----8 YEARS LATER----
I was lying on the ground with my eyes closed, relaxing after my intense training like any other day.
I was able to find someone who was an acquaintance of an official who could make me a new ID card without any problems. I only had to state my reason for it and pay a certain sum of money. As for where I got money. I was regularly visiting the Karuizawa family and helping them with chores but I eventually stopped coming because I felt that I was getting too attached to them. The other 7 years I had all kinds of jobs, most of them weren't legal because I couldn't sign a contract without the ID card.
I am also going to take an entrance exam for Advanced Nurturing High School today. How I was able to get a recommendation without going to middle school? These days, society is mostly ruled by money. The sum I was able to save over those years wasn't by any means small. Of course, not everything can be bypassed with money and if it could I had no such money. I had to choose a different approach. I was collecting information about the headmasters of middle schools all around the city. Then I found the one who was probably the kindest one and who had no qualms about bending the rules for a good reason.
I invited him to a cafe and explained to him my difficulties in childhood and requested him if I can take the final exam in his school. I didn't forget to say that I will also pay for any difficulties and since he had nothing to lose and wanted to give me a chance, he immediately accepted but he said that I have to score at least 65% instead of 50% that was required from students in that school.
I scored 90-100% at every subject to amaze him, of course, I could get 100% in everything but it would make me look too suspicious. I asked him about the recommendation letter and he immediately agreed to send one after seeing the results of my exam.
However, I find quite funny how almost all the money I saved up disappeared within a few days. Just the idea of working for more than 8 years and then spending everything within a few days makes me laugh in a depressing manner.
I opened my eyes and they started glowing in a threatening manner for a few seconds. Ever since that day, when I lost control over myself I was forced to fight those emotions every day and I succeeded and got a bit of peace in the end but since I forced it all out of my head all these emotions came into a surface which made my body emit wild and savage aura on its own. I can just hope that it will weaken over time.
I got up from the ground and took a few things that I would need for an exam. I wanted to go and meet up with the headmaster but I stopped for a moment when I saw a few wolves in the distance. I had many problems with them but ever since my body started to emit dangerous aura they stopped bothering me. It looked like they even admired me. I guess its law of the jungle, strongest deserves the most respect, but if they all attacked me at the same time I would be forced to flee. I am not a superhuman, after all of that training I might be able to dodge a bullet with great difficulty but dodging more of them at the same time is a big NO.
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"Felix-kun, you came. Remember, you have to score at least 50% in every subject." Headmaster said with a bit of sweat visible on his face. He probably thought I would be late but I came just in time for the exam.
"Of course I came, I wouldn't miss such an opportunity" I said to a headmaster and sat down on my seat.
After I got exam papers and I thoughtfully read them I came to the conclusion.
I am able to answer almost all of these questions with 100% reassurance. The problem is that I am probably already destinated to be in Class D. Headmaster told me that I won't get sorted into a class just by this exam. He also needs to send a complete report about me My ability to work in a team, athletics, and other things. He said that he can make it deliberately lower but if he tried to make it higher he would have problems with the government, so he told me that he will send a report with average results.
A high score on this exam can get me to a Class B at most if not only Class C. And getting a high score while having minimal teamwork and athletics would make a lot of students and teachers focus on me. I am aware that keeping a low profile is probably the best course of action.
Fuck it, I will score 50, 51, 52, 53...
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Time flew by and it was already April. Today is the entrance ceremony and first day at the new school.
I am currently waiting for the bus.
"Ah, how I hate the school uniform" I mumbled and adjusted the position of my tie. I was here all alone so no one even heard my complaining.
Finally, after what it seemed like 10 minutes, the bus arrived and I got in. I immediately searched for empty seats and I was able to find only one empty seat next to a well-built young man with long blonde hair. He was also wearing the same uniform as me so I assumed he was a 1st-year student too.
As I walked towards that seat my eyes met with the eyes of one of the passengers. He was also wearing the school uniform and had short brown hair.
What a lifeless eyes... I thought after I redirected my gaze towards the empty seat.
As I came before the seat I discovered that it wasn't empty but was blocked by the bag. It was probably bag of that blonde-haired guy.
"Can you please take your bag away? I want to sit down." I said with an expressionless face.
"..."
Boy didn't say anything and totally ignored me. I also noticed that a few passengers that were standing near me shook their heads when I started talking towards the guy.
I see so you want to do it this way.
I took his bag into my hands and threw it into his face. He managed to catch it before it could hit him but I didn't care about it and sat down on the now unoccupied seat. He finally looked at me and I "kindly" smiled and said with a big smile
"Thank you"
"Whatever..." Maybe my smile made him feel uneasy or perhaps no passenger chose this approach with him but he didn't pursue the situation that just happened.
After a few bus-stops, the bus got even more crowded and I simply folded my hands and closed my eyes, however, my rest was shortly interrupted by a voice that belonged to a woman.
"Don't you think you should give up your seat? You are sitting at the priority seat and the elderly is standing right next to you!"
It was quite near me but I was too comfortable to open my eyes and maybe if they thought that I am asleep they would stop talking.
"Why should I give up my seat? Even if it's a priority seat, there is no obligation for me to move. I am not breaking a law."
Guy next to me started to talk back so the woman was talking to him. No need to open my eyes, however, what he said is indeed true. He didn't even have to let me sit next to him even though it was just his bag that was blocking it. There is indeed no law against these things because society already does it on its own. But he will definitely attract the hatred and disgust of the entire society. It's the same with the teenagers these days, "You don't have a girlfriend or boyfriend?" "You never had one?" "You are still a virgin?" They will look at you differently if you answer wrongly to these questions.
After a while, their barking stopped and I was finally able to relax. If it continued even for a minute longer I would get annoyed. But it seemed that I was wrong and it was just the new beginning of the barking event.
"I also think that the lady is right, by helping the elderly we contribute to society"
Who is it this time?! I opened my eyes and I spotted a beautiful short-haired girl in school uniform.
They will never stop coming, they want to destroy my peace. Beautiful or not I don't care, you will not disturb me. I thought with furrowed brows.
They were barking for a few seconds but after a while, it seemed that even the elderly accepted her "fate"
Please...
"Everyone, could you please listen to me for a little bit? Can anyone give up their seat for this elderly, please?"
For fuck's sake. This ride should only take around 30 minutes yet it already feels like 5 hours.
I decided and got up.
"Ah, thank you!" The girl said to me with a big smile and her head down. I didn't even look at her, because she was the reason for my annoyance, however, I saw from the corner of my eyes that guy trying to give his bag back on the seat instead of letting the elderly sit down. I could only imagine another annoying situation and I immediately glared at him with my red eyes which emitted a threatening aura right at him.
The guy saw my eyes and hesitated a bit which gave the elderly time to sit down.
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I got off the bus
"Finally..." I mumbled, just the road was exhausting enough. Hopefully, speech at the entrance ceremony won't make me fall asleep.
I thought while passing through the big gate with the sign "Koudo Ikusei High School"
This is where I will truly start my life. I started to walk towards the hall where the entrance ceremony should be held.