Chapter 6

The demon training room beckoned me, a place cloaked in darkness where senses and reflexes were put to the ultimate test. As I entered, a computerized voice requested my name, to which I replied with a grin, "Black." The acknowledgment of my record as a top-ranked participant only fueled my determination.

Within the room, machines hurled baseballs at me from all directions. Dodging each projectile with precision was a thrill that sharpened my senses like nothing else. I relished this challenge, for it was here that I could push myself beyond human limits.

For hours, I evaded the onslaught of balls, my sweat dripping onto the floor as proof of my relentless training. Though my abilities had dulled since my previous stay at this school, this room was the perfect place to reclaim my former glory. Strengthening my muscles and honing my reflexes, I embraced the pain and exhaustion as a path back to my peak.

After five grueling hours, I finally called it quits, my body aching from the relentless workout. My clothes were soaked, and my hair disheveled, but I felt a sense of accomplishment. Leaving the training room, I headed to my room, where my roommates awaited me with a mix of concern and anger.

Their questioning gazes demanded answers, and I explained that I had been in the training facility, trying to be in perfect shape for the upcoming competition. However, my homeroom teacher and others were not satisfied and imposed a strict restriction on me – no leaving the room for the next two days.

As I sat on the floor, my roommates surrounded me, and Alexa's frustration led her to slap me. While Karl, Tom, and Jenny tried to calm her down, they all demanded an explanation.

Taking a deep breath, I decided to share a glimpse of my secretive past with them. I disclosed that two years ago, the organization had invited me here for my extraordinary qualities. Initially uninterested, they convinced me to stay for fifteen months, during which I became "Black" – an unstoppable force, capable of extraordinary feats. I trained physically and mentally, reaching a level of knowledge that surpassed the average human's lifetime of learning.

However, I decided to leave the organization, leading to a tense confrontation. Eventually, I emerged victorious and returned to live a normal life, or so I thought. The truth was that a bigger problem loomed on the horizon, and my interest in the competition was not about protecting our school, but about safeguarding the world from impending danger.

My roommates were left in shock, unable to utter a word. I left them to digest the revelation and headed for a shower, feeling the stench of sweat clinging to me. As the warm water cascaded over me, I contemplated the path that lay ahead, knowing that my destiny was intertwined with the impending competition.