The next day at school was a bit difficult. I was just walking through the school gates when from behind I got ambushed.

“Hello, Azure.” The voice was soft and worried.

“What are you doing, Bell?” I asked, surprised.

“I want to walk to class with you.” Bell said approaching my right side.

“People will spread rumors about you.” I told her.

“I don’t care.” She said warmly. She had quickly eased up and was looking more comfortable. A small smile had formed on her lips. We continued walking, once again eyes were looking at us. I did not care what the eyes wanted to express. Once the people started to gossip and whisper Bell looked scared. Even if you say you're fine you can’t stop what your brain thinks. Even more so since she had already experienced what rumors could do. A dagger can just as easily stab yourself as others.

“Hurry up.” I spoke fiercely without looking back. I could hear Bell’ footsteps speed up as she tried to keep up with me. I opened the door to our classroom and got hit in the face with giggles and laughter. Assuming it to just be a new rumor I ignored it and went to my chair.

When I pulled out my seat I was slightly shocked to see several dozen thumbtacks glued to my seat. The laughter grew louder and I felt suppressed.

“DAMN CHILDREN.” I shouted fiercely. This shut up everybody in the room. As usual all eyes were on me and they showed shocked expressions. The situation now could only be called bad. Once you start what I have started there can only be control or suppression. In other words they were either under me or I was under them. To break that chain would be very hard, and the better option would just be to rule over them. However I didn’t want to play cops and bandits with some children. Something else was important. They would only be blinded by themselves for a long time to come.

Bell came running over along with Kaede. Once they saw the chair they had very different reactions.

Kaede said, “Who did this?” Of course no one would come up. Bell on the other hand had already started to remove the tacks from the chair.

“Stop.” I told Bell. This caused many confused stares.

I quickly opened my mind to the black sins of my classmates. I scanned quickly and found the perpetrator.

{I glued thumbtacks to my classmates chair}

The perpetrator was one of the girls who did most of the gossiping in the classroom. Once I found her other sins I was done. At this point a more violent solution to hold down the class might be worth it.

My lips before still and emotionless grew long and twisted. A devilish grin that had already become infamous in this classroom had returned. Nearly the entire class shivered in fright. Kaede tried to stop me by pushing and grabbing my arm and legs. However I ignored her. I dragged my chair turned torture device and started walking torwards the hunter turned prey.

Once the girl saw me walking in her direction she freaked out, yet unfortunately for her she was in a corner and ran out of room to run quickly. As I got closer she fell to her knees and fear filled her eyes.

“Do you have anything to say?” I asked my crisp voice to cut through the silent classroom.

“I didn’t do it.” She pleaded, her eyes started to fill with tears.

“We both know that is a lie.” I said my voice filled with pity. Murmurs filled the room. I caught some words from a particular person not so good at whispering.

“How did he know?”

I continued my act of domination.

“I was going to let you off easy if you admitted to it, too bad.” I said in a mocking voice.

“Sit.” I pulled out the chair. The girl's eyes filled with an emotion I would choose to describe as heart stopping.

“Please no, I apologize please anything but that.” She pleaded. An interruption came from behind.

“Don’t you think that's too much?” A big boy with some muscles said in a fierce voice. Voices started to support him.

“And you don’t think it's too much to put tacks on my chair?” I asked, confused.

“You don’t have any evidence it's her that did it.” The big boy said.

“Are you kidding me? You all watched her do it right? None of you objected to that, did you?” The faces in the room turned awkward.

“It's a punishment fitting the crime right? An eye for an eye. You don’t need to sit for the entire class, just once.” I explained myself.

“That's too much, she is just a girl.” The big boy said.

“Then you would be willing to take her place then, right Big Boy.” I spoke mockingly.

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The Big Boy decided to swing his fist. It was obvious that he only trained his muscles by the way he swung out big. I was able to dodge quite easily, I quickly circled around him. Though I am not very strong I am flexible and now my ribs were entirely healed I could do this. I raised my knee and leg, and pushed Big Boy down into the chair.

A yelp from Big Boy sounded and he quickly stood up. His backside revealed a dozen or so thumbtacks in his rear. An uhh filled the classroom and some cries of sympathy were heard. The Big Boy was fuming with rage, however this only made him more predictable. Having already experienced a fight against a trained boxer, a chunky newb would be easier. As he swung I slowly stepped backwards keeping my distance. I was not good at fighting but that didn’t matter if I was never in range. I was slowly getting pushed back to the other side of the room. I was a few feet from the other side of the room when the punches started slowing down.

“Stop- dodging- like- like- a rat.” He spoke between heavy breaths. Fortunately it looked like this guy was really only big. One final push and he would be done for.

“Are you stupid? You have thrown dozens of punches and missed them all. What have I done? I walked. You're such a ‘Big Boy’ your muscles are big, but it's not size it’s how you use it. But I guess you’ve heard that enough ‘Small Boy’.” I tried a casual remark. It seemed to work when the hulking Small Boy pulled his arm back as far as he could. I quickly took two steps back and swung my leg back. His fist swung right in front of my face. Because of his power and lack of control Small Boy overturned himself and left a perfect opportunity. I swung my foot straight towards his crotch, when I made contact Small Boy's face turned white and his eyes popped out of his head. A collective hssh from all the boys in the room was heard while they all instinctively moved their hands protectively over their crotches. Small Boy fell to the ground looking like a ghost. I had to take this opportunity to reclaim my place above the class.

“Call me the emperor because I have my first eunuch.” I said a devilish grin enhancing the intended effect. I grabbed the girls chair and returned to my seat amidst the usual silence that I was much too used to by now. To my surprise Kaede gave me a disapproving look and went to help untack the girl's new chair. Bell stood apparently deep in thought but a worried expression showed on her face. Abby just remained sitting unmoved through such an encounter. Eventually Eunuch the First regained his composure and crawled back to his seat in time for class. As I calmed my grin I felt a throbbing pain in my broken arm. I probably overdid it. When I stepped out for lunch I was once again given the ‘royal treatment’ that included splitting the seas, death by a thousand eyes, and dark whisperings. I suddenly wondered how my rng would be when I rolled for my new nickname. It was fun seeing the progression towards the new nickname. I first heard rumors of how I called myself an emperor. That could end up pretty good. Then something about my eyes seeing through people. Weird but acceptable. Lastly, a large number of people calling me the devil. Mean but not untrue considering my actions. I was excited to hear my new nickname as I knew it would be cool.

Unfortunately I was once again called to the principal's office. I was brought by my snake-like teacher. His brown hair and glasses made him look innocent but he was anything but it. We walked into the principal's office, sitting at his desk was the normal obtuse balding old man. The last time in his office had been quite distasteful. Though soon I would get my revenge.

“Why did you call me here this time?” I asked, annoyed.

“Don’t be so rude, I have called you once again because of rumors of your recent conduct in the classroom.” He spoke with a calm smile on his toad-like face. He was quite fast. It hasn't been long since the incident but I have already been called in. Most likely he had accomplices somewhere among the students.

“What conduct might you be referring to, may I ask?” My words were polite like his, but I wanted to rub his nose in it.

“I have reports of you forcing a student to sit on thumbtacks, is that correct?” His politeness was ruined by his greedy eyes for power.

“That is true, however the circumstances were not so simple.” Lying wouldn’t help here.

“So you did, that is unacceptable, you are suspended until further notice.” He was very curt with his words. However his grin showed his apparent success. My calm face turned into an arrogant grin.

“Oh I see that may be how you see it, but the circumstances. Hmm others might not agree with you. But no, I understand you have to make this choice for the better, even if outsiders might see it as wrong.” This would hopefully scare him.

“Ooh I see, well you might as well tell me the circumstances we wouldn’t want any misunderstandings.” The principal said putting on airs. He was obviously scared of what might happen to him.

“Well I admit you have very high morals.” I said setting up something fun. The principal nodded following along for the ride.

“You see the thumbtacks were glued on to my seat while the entire class watched and did nothing. When I tried to get a new chair to sit in, a boy tried to argue with me. We did not get along, he suddenly threw a punch at me. In response I pushed him and he just so happened to fall right on to my chair. What a coincidence.” My words were very pitiful.

“Principal’s morals are very good, suspend the victims of bullying, protect the bullies, very righteous.” I nodded and raised my thumb. Such an insult would likely get him raging. The principal started turning red. One final push.

“While being suspended I guess I will have a lot of time on my hands. I might as well go tell the police or even a newspaper.” Bingo, got em, gg. These thoughts went through my mind. The principal turned white and was obviously intimidated.

“My it seems some type of error has been in my reports, you are no longer suspended, get out of here ya brat.” He said playfully like his intentions weren’t the opposite the entire time.

“My my, See ya, I will have a cheeseburger with fries next time, ya old fart.” I played back laughing. I left the principal's office, and continued with my day.

During a break I was surrounded by girls. To be precise Kaede, Abby, Bell, and my homeroom teacher, Ms. Copper. Many jealous stares came from the boys in the class since each of them were well above average and Kaede was considered the class idol.

“Did you argue with the principal?” The group of girls asked me.

“I'm still amazed you are able to argue on the level of the principal.” Ms. Copper commented. Surprise filled the girls' faces.

“I didn’t argue with him,” I said. A short silence before I continued the fun, “I beat him down.” This time all their faces were surprised and even a couple students in the class were surprised.

“You beat him? He is infamous for his silver tongue.” Ms. Copper revealed.

“He’s not that good, you're just all bad.” I spoke calmly. This made many people angry at me, however I needed more attention right now. Though hated, many were still impressed with my feat. Kaede was still upset with me. Probably for exploding in the classroom.

I put aside that matter for now because I had an important question.

“Do any of you know my new nickname? It should have been dropped by now.” I spoke like it was a game. Mostly because it was, these children are using my life and rumors like playing a game. I might as well enjoy it too. Slowly I got more careless about the people around me.