( 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.