CHAPTER 8 Act 4

"What? K-kill? How can... we do such a thing..."

Ms. Feild expressed hesitation and discomfort.

As she questioned, I was thinking the same thing. How can a student kill someone? Mr. Hunt, on the other hand, remained mute despite knowing what was going on.

Hearing those remarks, the unknown two people were kept begging and screaming to us, but no one was paying attention to them.

The environment is becoming increasingly disturbing at every second, so I take the initiative to ask Mr. Seid.

"Mr. Seid," I began, but he didn't look at me, "Did you realize what you're saying right now?"

"..."

"I don't know what's going through your head, however this is not right," I continue.

Killing, as anyone could agree, is one of the most serious sins. Even though he had his own reasons, no one was insane enough to murder someone out of nowhere.

Mr. Seid hasn't faltered at all up to this point, which made me anxious. He had these eyes like he had witnessed death numerous times. I was aware of his bad reputation at his previous school, but it did not appear genuine when I first spoke with him.

Now that he's shown his true colors, I'm even more startled to see the real him.

"Will you kill or not?" He questioned the two once again, ignoring me.

"No." Ms. Feild adamantly refused to do so.

Mr. Seid was silent, together with the unsettling air.

However, all of a sudden, Mr. Seid grabs the unknown person in front of Ms. Feild, pushes it down, and crushes its hands. We hear the snapping and breaking of the bones of that man, followed by his despairing cry.

It was a nightmare not only for him but for us to hear that unpleasing sound and scream.

"What are you doing?" Ms. Feild exclaimed.

Mr. Seid didn't seem angry, but his eyes were serious.

"This person is attempting to flee, so I forced him to stop."

"Who are they, by the way?" I can't stop Mr. Seid physically so I tried to ask him to divert his attention. Thankfully, he stopped beating that guy. If anything, these two unknown people haven't yet been identified by Mr. Seid.

"These people are fairly well known to Ms. Feild and Mr. Hunt."

"Hm?"

"...What do you mean?" Mr. Hunt finally spoke out, but Mr. Seid didn't respond.

Interestingly, these two unknown individuals were both men. One has a tattoo on his arm and does have a large body. The other person who was beaten by Mr. Said is quite thin and tall. Other than that, I can't specify who they were.

"Don't tell me, Mr. Seid, they are relatives of them," I said.

"What!" Ms. Feild was suddenly surprised and tried to confront Mr. Seid, "Are you saying, you abducted my Family?"

"..."

But Mr. Seid just blatantly stared back at her.

"Answer me!"

"I gave you one order, just kill them. Now if you don't want to, then leave. You are not worthy of my words."

"Worthy of your words, you say? Are you acting almighty? This is crazy; even if you cover and flip the whole thing up, this was still a crime."

"Crime? If you completely trust me and decide to join us, you must be prepared to face the consequences, because I don't believe organizations or even families are realistically pure, do they?"

He's right. Organizations as a whole will eventually get their hands dirty in some circumstances. Also, I stated in the letter that joining us will have many consequences and responsibilities, so they must be prepared and must consider their choices before joining.

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"Your decision will have a significant influence on yourself and within the Family," he continues.

With that in an instant, I can now understand what he meant of decision. Mr. Seid wanted to analyze them.

I stared at those nameless people who were still laying down and begging. What a sight...

"Ms. Feild, you chose to join and accept our Family, right?" I said. "Then do as Mr. Seid commands."

Mr. Seid glanced at me, though I wasn't looking at him. He didn't ask a question, so I know he's aware of what I'm saying.

"But I don't want to kill anyone, especially my..."

"You're too soft, Ms. Feild," Mr. Hunt said just before he grabbed the knife and stabbed the person in front of him. He did this not once, but twice, to ensure that the person was dead.

Out of shock, I stood still, stunned, looking at the scene. Mr. Hunt's uniform were splattered and soiled with blood, but he didn't mind. He didn't scream or even tremble.

In that regard, no one reacted.

It's not the first time I've seen dead people, but killing someone in front of me is.

"That's it, Mr. Seid. Is that what you want?" He demanded sternly.

"What? What happened?" Ms. Feild didn't seem to notice the frightening picture of crime.

But I replied, "Mr. Hunt did it."

"D-did what? H-he killed..." after she heard, she instantly stuttered and fell to her knees, most likely due to stress, "...Ha... hmfh..."

Mr. Seid has no reaction to that as if he was expecting it, "Are you willing to murder somebody merely to follow me?"

"If that's how it works on you, Mr. Seid."

"Very well," he was pleased and added, "that's a good thing."

Ms. Feild was confused, "Good thing? Is that what you call a good thing? How terrible..."

"Mr. Hunt obeyed, Ms. Feild," I answered. "But bear in your mind that Mr. Seid didn't force you to do it. Didn't you notice?"

In the first place, Mr. Seid's approach plainly indicates that he does not desire to compel anyone to do anything. He didn't even care what you would do. That is what I discovered.

Although his remarks alone will make you unconsciously obey him.

"Hold on, so this was your plan?" Mr. Hunt immediately understood.

"What plan?" Mr. Seid replied, "I'm only assessing based on your behavior toward a circumstance. Your decisions dictate your actions, and it's interesting to observe how you two exhibit your character. You both look afraid to kill, yet you're willing to fulfill my instruction."

"Is this how you teach them, Mr. Seid?" I asked.

"No, I didn't teach them anything; all I can say is that we lived pursuant to our own beliefs; but killing isn't totally prohibited in nature."

"Even so, that kind of thinking... no, your method is far too... viscious," Ms. Feild remained scared.

It's natural to be afraid, especially of someone you barely know.

"Yes, and Mr. Seid," I stated, and continued emphatically, "I cannot allow this to happen again; it is an unlawful act."

"Don't worry, I have permission to do so. I get these people by request."

"Request? Don't tell me you did all of this since you have that?"

"You already know the answer."

"No way. How can you..."

I'm still baffled as to what this is all about and why Mr. Seid did this; merely to put us to the test?

"Regardless, who are these people by the way?" I asked.

Mr. Seid didn't say whether they were truly their relatives, thus I presume they are different people.

"...As I mentioned, they are somewhat people they knew. The person who died was the leader of the group whom Mr. Hunt faced a few months ago. Their group was also notorious for stealing stuff and child trafficking."

"Is that—"

"The other one is Ms. Feild's stalker."

"Huh? My stalker?"

"That guy was so obsessed with Ms. Feild that he was willing to kill innocent people simply to protect her. He too committed crimes such as massive shooting and drug dealing, and by the way, he was convicted before because he killed his girlfriend, but he escaped a few years ago."

"As I thought, so these people are criminals."

"What, so you're lying to us?" Ms. Feild said.

"No, he didn't lie of some sort. However, Mr. Seid, Mr. Hunt still committed a crime. How can you—"

Before I could continue, he replied, "With the help of Time Family, I can prepare everything I need; also, they are on death row, so they offered us the opportunity to kill them and do whatever we want."

"Whatever we want? I suppose your request is...no nevermind."

It was horrendously cruel.

"So, what are your plans after this?" I added.

"First, I'd want to advise you that this will be our new site; I have someone I know, therefore it was fine for us to own this entire place."

"Who is that person?"

"You'll find out soon enough."

"You know, I hate it when you hide so many secrets, and you didn't inform me what to do."

"Then know for yourself."

"..."

He was as secretive as ever.

"From now on, we'll be known as the Order Family," Mr. Seid remarked.

"—Order Family?"

All three of us said the same thing.

"Yes," he answered.

"Did you give this any thought?" I said.

"Do you have any names that we might consider, Ms. Zei?"

"No...none."

"Good."

"Wait a minute, are you sure—"

"Also, that's just something that came to my mind right now."

"...Heh? To be honest, that's lame, Mr. Seid."

"I can't deny that."

"Then—"

"Uhm, so can you uncover our eyes?" Ms. Feild said. We almost forgot about them.

On that day, Mr. Seid decided the name for the Family. He said that the Order Family will serve as the judgement.

Ms. Feild throws up many times once their eyes are opened because she can't stand to see the awful dead body and the scent of blood. It's probably her first time. Mr. Hunt was on the side, though he was silent the entire time.

Mr. Seid had said that he would clean this mess up, so we three headed home differently, as if nothing had occurred. Even so, I couldn't think of what had just happened. But I guess this'll be the start.

Class continues the next day. Mr. Hunt and Ms. Feild were conversing with us in secret because they hadn't told their Families yet.

The future was set in. All the pieces were coming together, but one thing happened the next day.

Someone died.

And the news got out outside the school.