CHAPTER 9 Act 1

"Levi... Levi Flavin was dead. Is it true?" I said

"Y-yeah, the story was true." But Mr. Wyte seemed hesitant to discuss this subject.

It was 7:30 in the morning when the news broke and spread like wildfire. Students started whispering in the hallway and endlessly chattering about the matter.

I'm here with Mr. Steve Wyte in the classroom to confirm something mentioned in the report.

In the same way, I feel like this news is causing a massive fuss among students.

"Ms. Ruclise, if you happen to know something beforehand, inform me ahead."

"You don't have to tell me that," I replied.

As Mr. Flavin's fellow student, this is shocking and concerning at the same time. Someone died for unexplained reasons, and it is very likely that it will happen to one of us.

Out of those rumors, the one that caught my attention was that Mr. Flavin's body was hanged upside down at the gate of the school, which was insanely cruel and inhumane. That notion sparked outrage not only inside the school but outside as well. I don't know how it got out; but now that the public is aware of what happened, the school will definitely face a lot of problems from this incident.

"Don't you think this was absurd?" I said.

"I don't know, but even if we didn't see the real scene, the rumors made you think that way."

"...That's right."

"However, the main question is why?" He said it as if to make me think.

"Do you have any idea who was the perpetrator?" I asked.

"In the meantime, the Light Family will stay out of this incident, so I can't say anything in specific."

"I see... but I feel sorry for Aqua Family."

...genuinely for Mr. Levi Flavin.

In my thoughts, Aqua Family let their guard down and this is what happened. After Ms. Hiram left the school, it appears that the Aqua Family's misfortune began to manifest. I'm starting to notice that this is a sign of a bad omen.

"Don't feel sorry for others, Ms. Ruclise," Mr. Wyte remarked. I looked at him and he added, "It shows your weakness, therefore don't try to say that to others."

"I understand..."

I almost forgot the most crucial thing: don't expose your weaknesses.

"Anyway, the Organizations will fall apart immediately, as they will lose trust in each other."

Mr. Wyte's words were serious enough to steal my attention.

"What do you mean?"

"It'll probably trigger a war."

"..."

I don't understand why he said that. I can see that Aqua Family will be on the brink of collapse, but I don't think it'll start a war.

"There's no guarantee that the peace will remain."

Out of a sudden, Mr. Seid went into our place and joined the conversation.

"Did you hear our conversation?" I said, remaining on guard.

"That's fine." Mr. Wyte had just said, "I'll talk to him."

"Is that so?"

I'm a little surprised to see Mr. Seid having a conversation with Mr. Wyte. How did they get so close? I highly doubt that they talked to each other after that basketball game.

"Here is what you need." Mr. Wyte handed a flash drive to Mr. Seid. "Oh, by the way, Zei surely has some information, why not go—"

"You don't need to be concerned about this."

"Alright... Ah, but please always look after Zei for me."

"..."

Mr. Seid only stared into our eyes, then abandoned us without saying a word. I'm not sure whether I'm allowed to speak on this matter, but I'm doing it anyway.

"What was that for?"

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"You don't have to ask, Ms. Ruclise."

"Thought so."

Mr. Wyte clearly indicates that this is not a matter for me to probe.

"By the way," I try to shift the subject, "Ms. Shine, what's the latest on her?"

I recall that Mr. Wyte was talking about Ms. Shine's feelings the other day, and I heard that things were going great for them.

"You're nosy, Ms. Ruclise," he said dismissively.

"What can you expect? Women are more interested in these subjects, aren't they?"

"Well, for you to say that... It doesn't feel like you're the sort of woman to make such a remark."

"I don't care, so?"

I just wanted to use Ms. Shine's flaws in order to gain the position of Representative.

"I will not say anything," he said, as if he only preferred the information kept between the two of them.

"I suppose it's quite a development for both of you."

But right after I say that, he didn't say anything and looked completely blank.

And that concluded our chat. Since the conversation was off, I realized I should stop right here and get on to my seat.

Time went by and the class was dismissed. It was already lunchtime. However, there was a sudden uproar going on inside the cafeteria.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"I'm sorry, but it was pointless to say anything, Ms. Hollows; come with us," Ms. Hana Frey, Student Council representative, commanded.

At the tables where students are dining calmly, the Student Council issues an order to apprehend Ms. Hollows, the Aqua Family's representative, and Ms. Frey was in control of the entire situation.

All of the students were watching the scene, but no one dared to interfere except for that one individual.

"What's going on, Ms. Frey?"

Mr. Fred Arios deliberately stood in front.

"Please step back here, Mr. Arios," Ms. Frey said.

"No, please explain what the matter is."

"Sigh," she sighed deeply for them, "I don't want to make things worse for Ms. Hollows, but the evidence reveals she is somewhat linked to a crime. I'm sure you've heard about the incident that was floating around the school."

"What? That's a completely skewed assumption."

"Consider before you say something that will affect your position, Mr. Arios. Student Council will not tolerate such act," Ms. Frey warned.

"...Don't you think it was all set up."

"Once again, Mr. Arios, you are not engaged here, so be quiet," Ms. Frey replied sternly, "Besides, the evidence strongly puts Ms. Hollows in question. Mr. Arios, how can you not question that the fingerprint on the gun used in the crime matched Ms. Hollows'?"

"No way," He insisted, "How can she murder a member of her own Organization?"

"We will find out about that later. Therefore it would be better if Ms. Hollows cooperated with us."

"You blame Lisa, the representative, for the death of our fellow member? I think this is unreasonable."

Mr. Arios' reasoning was sensible in a certain way. Regardless, if the proof is shown, disobeying the command is pointless. Some would surmise that if Ms. Hollows were actually innocent, there would be no reason for her to resist.

I was shocked to hear those as well, but I can't refute the evidence. Ms. Hollows is not a friend of mine, but that was unfortunate of her.

"We don't blame her, Mr. Arios. However, there's a possibility."

"Possibility? I'm sick of listening to that crap."

"..."

The silence quickly surrounds the whole cafeteria. And I think Ms. Frey didn't like the answer from Mr. Arios either.

"Get out of our way, Mr. Arios. Student Council will handle this matter," she adamantly concluded.

"Fred, it's fine, you're extremely overprotective," Ms. Hollows interrupted with a smile, but changed right after and stared admonishingly at Ms. Frey. "I'll go with you, Ms. Frey, but I'm sure I'm innocent."

"The school will make the decision, Ms. Hollows; let's leave."

They left after that.

Following that event, I overheard some students discussing Ms. Hollows.

"She was with the President, so I'm sure she'll be able to get away with it."

When I heard those, I was taken aback. What was the source of the rumors?

"Yeah, she'll get away. She's lucky to be on the Presient side," another student remarked derisively.

I was ready to go up to them and ask what was going on, but Mr. Arios kicked the table, catching all of the students' attention.

Those girls didn't worry if they were heard because their conversation was loud enough for those around them to hear. They were simply spreading rumors around the cafeteria.

"How dare—" Mr. Arios was about to say something to them when someone from the Aqua Family stopped him.

I realize it's difficult for Aqua Family to move now that one of its representatives has her own hurdle. I think they must act with caution.

"What a day..."

I only said to myself.

The lunch break was finished, but as I was walking back to our room from the courtyard, I heard someone right at the back of the building. I went there out of curiosity and noticed Ms. Shine and Mr. Wyte were together.

"What are they up to?"

I was interested, so I approached them, but I wasn't close enough for them to notice my presence.

"I really like you..."

The phrase reaches my ears. Ms. Shine was embarrasingly confessed her love to Mr. Wyte. That was a little unexpected. Now I'm wondering what I'm doing here.

However, the warm atmosphere started to get cold when Mr. Wyte speaks.

"Hey, Ms. Shine, I know."

That frigid glance were mere as sharp as blades.

I'm surprised to see him with that expression; he's not smiling.

"You know?" Ms. Shine brightly said.

"Shut up. That's not it."

His harsh voice froze Ms. Shine's body and crushed her hopes. That dazzling smile of hers has turned puzzled and glum.

"H-huh?"

"I want you to tell me the reason why you want Zei to be expelled?"

Expelled? Is this linked to anything?

"W-what?" She felt apprehensive and anxious.

Continuing with a cold voice, Mr. Wyte shouted at her, "All of the representatives arranged this carefully, and I didn't know a single thing until today! Now explain it to me! Are they true?"

Ms. Shine is now shivering with dread, but she is trying hard not to show it, "H-how do I..."

How Mr. Wyte know this and how confident was he about it?

"You're forgetting something, Ms. Shine, that Zei is my sister; even if she doesn't have any Organization, I can still call her my family."

"I know... but..."

"But?"

"..."

Ms. Shine didn't answer him, moving her head to the side.

"...Alright you don't have to answer me. That's fine. Don't talk to me the rest of your life." He hastily turned his back on her.

"W-wait a sec—"

"Shut the hell up; I'm a moron for letting you explain everything."

"..."

They parted ways in separate directions, and no one sought to get a glimpse of the other.

That was uncalled for. I was at loss for words as to what to do. I'm not in a position to be inquisitve about this, but I'm worried about how things will go for them.

"Right, Ms. Zei Wyte..." I mutter as I recall.

If I don't have someone to talk to, the last thing I can think of is questioning the person itself, Zei Wyte.

But when I got to my room, I heard someone murmuring about something.

"Ms. Zei Wyte is also detaining them."

This chain of events is filled with mystery and coincidence. I have no idea what exactly is going on.