Chapter 90
this is a fictional story by realTensai
“I already have an idea, but at the end of the day, everyone has to decide on their own and be okay with the decision,” Lia said, opening up the conversation about the teams.
They had decided to split the student council into several smaller core groups, yet they still had to decide who would team up with whom. There were several factors at play that one had to consider, for example, chemistry, leadership, and skill sets, but the most important was strength. Their core groups had to be optimized to be the most powerful as possible.
“Can I pitch an idea?” Maya asked.
Everyone just nodded, and she continued.
“I want to, no, I have to form a team with Lia,” she said straight up, her gaze steeled and eyes filled with determination.
Even though it was to be expected, it still somehow came off as a surprise.
“After seeing what happened today, I know that I have to stay by her side.” Alvis immediately understood that she was referring to the incident in the dorms that led to Lia’s breakdown. “A kind person like her should never experience something like that again. I will protect her, come what may.”
One look at her blazing eyes was enough for Alvis to understand how serious she was. She wanted to become like a pillar for Lia that she could rely on, like a guardian that would ward off every evil a kind girl like her wouldn’t notice. Lia was way stronger than Maya when it came to combat, yet what she meant by protecting her wasn’t on that battlefield. It was the mental warfare that would be just as dangerous in times like these.
Lia, who knew very well about her shortcomings, also understood Maya’s intentions, which led to a soft smile crossing her face.
“Does anyone disagree that Maya and I form a team?”
Maya’s eyes landed on Alvis as he was the only one whose opinion on this truly mattered.
Man, of course, I would like to form a team with Lia as this would be the best way to support and protect her, but I have to put my personal feelings to the side. It wouldn’t make sense strength wise as both Lia and I are the strongest here. If we were to join the same team, it would be overkill.
“I think everyone is fine with that,” Alvis said, thus giving Maya her approval. She clenched her fist as if saying, I won’t disappoint you. “Let me pitch the remaining teams. Sekki and Dane should form a team, Lyon, Bero, and Dogan should, and Chao and I should form a team. This would be the most balanced strength-wise.”
“Fine with me,” Sekki said with a smile. Him teaming up with Dane was the only realistic option anyway as the two didn’t really know the other student council members besides Alvis, Lia, and Maya.
“I wanted to form a team with the Boss,” Bero mumbled, his head kinda hanging.
“Are you stupid? This is our time to prove ourselves!” Lyon said, clapping Bero on his back, urging him to raise his head again.
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“Lyon is right. The boss put us on the same team because he believed in us to get the job done. We can’t disappoint him now,” Dogan added, clenching all of his four fists.
“Boss…” Sekki said chuckling, though Alvis did his best acting as if he didn’t hear them.
“So we both are in a team,” Chao said, looking at Alvis. “Takes me back to our first shifts together and how I had to show you all the student council stuff.”
“Haha, I’m counting on you.”
“You know that I should be the one saying that,” he said, his voice a bit lower this time. “I know that even though you are a human, you can use mana because of your rare condition, but how strong are you, really? Ahh, don’t get the wrong idea. I don’t want to be mean or anything, but you know I’m not the strongest, so I was just wondering---”
“You don’t have to worry, Chao,” Alvis said with a confident smile.
Chao let out a sigh of relief upon hearing Alvis’ fearless words.
Alvis had initially planned not to show his powers in school because only his classmates and the student council knew about his condition and if he were to show his powers he would just gain even more attention and add to the rumors of him being the son of the Devil. However, this situation was different. He didn’t have the luxury to hold back in this survival game.
“If this is set, then let’s continue and officially form the teams.”
They opened up their game system and went to the option called Create Team. After clicking on it, they had to touch the person they wanted to form a team with for ten seconds to confirm it, just like the coin transfer method. Alvis held Chao’s shoulder, and after waiting for ten seconds, their screens updated.
Congrats, you formed a team with Chao Wing.
Select team leader.
“What does it mean by select team leader?” Chao asked.
“I think it’s the same as in War of Races,” Dane said immediately, catching the similarity to his favorite video game. “If someone wants to join your group in the future, you need the team leader’s approval.”
“Interesting,” Chao mumbled.
Now that I think about it, I don’t think Chao even plays video games.
“Alvis, are you fine with being the leader?”
“Yes.”
They both selected Alvis’ name and after confirming it, a crown appeared over it.
Team members: 2/5
Alvis Silva
Chao Wing
The others also formed their groups and decided on their leaders.
“We will officially announce that the student council has formed a team and that everyone who doesn’t want to take part in unnecessary killing can join us,” Lia declared. “However, there is one rule that everyone has to abide by: no killing, no matter what.”
They all just nodded, as the rule was self-explanatory. But there was one person who didn’t nod.
“What if we are under attack and the other party wants to kill us?” Dane asked, not shying away from asking the uncomfortable questions.
“Of course, you are allowed to defend yourself. But there are many other ways to stop a battle without killing the opponent. Aren’t you strong enough to break your opponent’s will to fight?”
“Of course I am.”
“Then there you have it.”
Lia chose the best way to respond, yet just the fact that Dane asked meant that he was ready to kill his opponent, if that meant protecting his team.
He always was like that.
Dane would do everything to prevent the people dear to him from getting hurt.
And that was also the reason Alvis always hesitated to call for his help.
“Listen up, we will target all the quests that have the enlargement of the group member limit as a reward and aggressively expand. The group leaders can decide which quest they want to take on. Also, it’s our duty to take on everyone who wants to join our team, but the group leader can decide whether they want to take them on in their own smaller group or think that individual would fit better in another group. Do you still have questions?”
“Just to be sure, we aren’t handling the quest distributions anymore, are we?”
“Good question, Chao. No, I don’t think it’s realistic. With the school in a state like this, the students wouldn’t even listen to us, which means trying to fairly assign quests would be impossible.”
“So we are free to go after every quest we want?”
“Yes, as long as these quests don’t go against our rule, you are free to go. Still, our main focus are the quests that have the increase of the member limit as a reward.”
“Got it.”
“Are there still questions?”
No one spoke up.
“Good. Be ready. There is no way back now. We will enter the war zone.”