With his usual steps, Aldy walked out of his classroom. It was ten o'clock in the morning, the bell indicating the start of recess time made several students gradually leave their classrooms towards the canteen.
The goal of Aldy's footsteps was not towards the canteen, but rather towards a classroom located at the very end of the third-floor corridor. That class is class Twelve which is the class of seniors at the third level, to be precise in class XII Social Sciences-Four, the place where Edwin, who is now sitting on the throne in the highest rank, is the head of the school gang. Most respected student in school.
The reason why Aldy wants to go to that class is to challenge Edwin so that he can take over the school gang.
So far, Aldy has only participated in battles with other schools based on releasing fatigue and boredom, he never thought about what he wanted to achieve by fighting constantly like that. But this time it's different, Aldy has a goal to make his school a school that no other school gang dares to interfere with. But before he can achieve that goal, he must unite all the members of his school gang first.
The current situation at Caius Ballad High School is very complicated. Even though Edwin is the most respected student in the school, the strength of the school gang is divided into three groups based on each generation.
The first group is the Edwin group, consisting of people who respect Edwin among the third graders. And today, Edwin is the most influential person in the school, arguably the dominant group in the Caius Ballad.
The second is a group chaired by a student named Marsel, who is Aldy's classmate. Marsel was indirectly appointed as head of the school gang of the entire second-grade class. and someone who wouldn't even flinch if pressed by the seniors.
And the third is a group consisting of several first graders. Even though they are still first-year students, they also cannot be underestimated, especially their leader named Zico. He's the only student at Caius Ballad High School who probably has the greatest guts. Even though his fighting ability was not that obvious, he continued to put up a fight against the stronger groups. That's what made him get so many followers.
Previously, Aldy had told Marsel about his goal to unite the Caius Ballad school gang into one. For Marsel, he has no objection to Aldy's idea, because, from the first time they attended Caius Ballad High School, Aldy and Marsel have become close friends.
Because of this, Marsel will take care of the first-grader group chaired by Zico, while Aldy will be the third-grader, the group chaired by Edwin.
With certain steps, Aldy is now at the door of the classroom where Edwin, the holder of the highest throne in the Caius Ballad school gang.
***
- ... A moment ago, in the classroom ... -
Aldy sits on the bench he usually sits on. Many students in his class came late because last night, Mrs. Yulia, as a math teacher, told the class president that she was unable to attend. And because of that, Aldy's class will be free from lessons until the recess bell rings.
After a few moments of sitting in silence, the person Aldy had been waiting for his arrival appeared. Marsel, a man who is the leader of a gang containing second-year students, as well as his classmate.
Marsel put the bag on the table and piled the helmet on top of the bag and sat next to Aldy. "Have you met your sister? How does she look? Is she beautiful? I'm sure she must be very beautiful, considering she has an older brother who is very handsome like you. What class is she now?"
Aldy was silent, did not answer Marsel's question, making him feel something strange from Aldy. "Hey, are you angry that I made a joke of it?"
Now Aldy turned and showed a look full of seriousness. "Marsel, I want to conquer this school."
Two people sitting right in front of Aldy turned around to hear Aldy's words. Nita and Anggi looked incredulously at Aldy. How come? An Aldy who rarely spoke let alone smiled, and always emitted an aura that intimidated those around him, suddenly made such a ridiculous statement.
Anggi frowned, "Dy, are you being possessed by a spirit?"
The Dy is for Aldy, taken from the last syllable of his nickname. Most Indonesians only call each other's names with only one syllable.
Aldy only responded by looking cynically at Anggi and Nita, as if telling them not to interfere in their business. The two girls just shook their heads and looked back at the front of the class, as if nothing had happened.
But on the other hand, Marsel is still seen trying to hold back his laughter.
"Dy, I swear, I just found out that you can joke around," Marsel said with one hand holding his stomach. "What the fuck did you say again? Conquer this school? Do you mean that you have a dream to become a school principal or some shit like that? I know you are smart and always get high rankings in class. However, considering your cruel and cold nature, I afraid you have to find another dream. What if you become a boxer, or maybe a boxing trainer?"
Aldy leaned his shoulder against the back of the chair where he was sitting. "Do you remember Sel, now I already have a younger sister?"
"Yes, why?"
"She's now lying in a coma in the hospital from a car accident. Her mother died in that accident, so she'll live with me if she can wake up from her coma."
Marsel began to lose his temper. "Well, what do you have to do with your desire to conquer the school gang?"
"She is sixteen years old, Sel. She should be in first-grade high school. You know for yourself, how is the state of our school, right? Almost every day the other school gangs out there come to challenge our school. Not a few students from our school who don't know shit becomes their victim. Even within the school itself, there are still many internal problems. For example, the strength of our school gang is still divided into three. "
Slowly Marsel began to realize one thing from what his friend had said. "Wait, don't say that ..."
Aldy gave a smile that even Marsel seldom saw his best friend smile. "Yes, that's my goal."
Marsel shook his head. "So you mean, you thought that when your sister who is currently in a coma has woken up from her coma,"
Aldy nodded his head, but Marsel was still trying to make Aldy realize that his idea was a very risky thing, because he would fight two of the three large gang groups in his school alone. "O-okay. But it doesn't have to be like that, right? If so ... what's the name of your little sister who was in a coma again?"
"Maureen," Aldy replied quickly.
"Okay. Maureen. If she wants to go to school here too, it seems like it's safe, no one doesn't know you are her brother. I can guarantee that no one will dare to find trouble with you or people who have a relationship with you. You're not the current leader of the gang, but no one doesn't know who you are. "
Aldy turned his gaze back to Marsel. "Students in this school maybe, but we won't know the students from other schools, let alone schools that have been our mortal enemies for a long time."
Hearing Aldy's words made Marsel round his eyes perfectly, as if he had just realized the outline of the plan that Aldy was trying to convey.
Initially, Marsel thought that Aldy would only stop at the point where he wanted to take control of his school. But now Marsel understands one hundred percent what Aldy wants.
He wanted to beat the other school gangs so that no one else dared to disturb Caius Ballad High School. And what he means is all the school gangs in this district.
"Wait a minute. You don't have a disease of liking your little sister, do you? Your plan is really extreme, you know? It seems like there is something wrong with your brain right now. Imagining what you are planning, gives me chills."
Aldy seemed to ignore Marsel's last taunt. "The point is, after the last bell, I will challenge Edwin and Zico at the same time. I don't care if you don't support me. What is clear, if you get in my way, then I will not hesitate to make you my target too."
Maybe if other people had heard it, they would think Aldy was going too far by challenging the Caius Ballad High School's three greatest powers alone. But not for Marsel, because Marsel is the person who knows Aldy the best and understands how terrifying a Rizaldy Pradipta is when he is on a battlefield of physical agility such as mass fights with other school gangs so far. Even Aldy never brought any weapons during a fight, what he relies on is his own hands.
Marsel finally exhaled heavily. He put one hand on Aldy's shoulder, "'Aight ... I can't believe I'll do this shit ... Then, I'll handle matters with Zico. Just focus on Edwin. Or, you can wait for me to finish things with Zico first, then we both challenge Edwin and his gang. How about that?"
"No need for that. I alone am enough to face Edwin and the rest of his gang."
"Are you sure? If you two fight one on one, it's fine. But, if the gang members also attack you, will you be able to face them all alone? Remember that you are also human ... or maybe not. I know what you can do on the battlefield. No one can deny that. But still, this is just too much. You're not some fucking superman!" Marsel continues to have doubts about the decision Aldy is trying to make.
Aldy didn't answer. He felt that he didn't have to repeat his words saying that he alone was enough to face Edwin and the rest of his gang.
And now, here is Aldy, standing in front of the door which is the classroom where Edwin is. Without further ado, Aldy stepped in and walked over to the spot where Edwin was sitting.
Edwin, who saw Aldy's arrival, was both happy and confused. He was happy because Aldy had indeed caught his attention from the start. Especially because Aldy has been the main force of the Caius Ballad school gang in the battle against other school gangs. This made Edwin respect Aldy very much, even though Aldy is his own junior. Although Edwin hardly ever spoke personally with Aldy.
Aldy himself is equivalent to a large gang.
But he also felt confused because he felt he had no business that made Aldy have to come to him in his class like this.
But then, Edwin's curiosity disappeared when he could clearly see the look in Aldy's eyes. Edwin could recognize those eyes. It is a gaze that always shows by Aldy whenever he descends into the fierce battlefield between school gangs. A very sharp gaze, full of seriousness and without facial expression. The gaze is only owned by Rizaldy Pradipta.
Aldy stopped right in front of Edwin.
The two of them exchanged glances, while Edwin's friends who happened to be there somehow felt that they didn't dare to interrupt Aldy for disturbing their leader, even though Aldy came alone into their headquarters.
After quick eye contact, Aldy immediately stated the intention of his arrival without further ado.
"After school, I'll be waiting for you at base camp."
Edwin's minions who were there immediately rounded their eyes perfectly. Of course, their anger was ignited because of Aldy's behavior who openly challenged Edwin, their gang leader just like that.
Not finished, Aldy immediately added a few words which automatically made the entire third-class gang stare at him with hostility. "Bring all your members as well."
Edwin smiled broadly at Aldy's words. "Seriously? Do you have a problem with my gang? Is there a member of my gang who provokes you? Just point out who it is, so I discipline that person myself, and you don't need to interfere. I can take care of my own members."
"I'm sure you're not deaf. And nobody's fucking around with me, especially your gang members." said Aldy while looking back into the eyes of the people who were now surrounding him. They are members of the gang chaired by Edwin.
Edwin frowned, "Then, what is the reason for suddenly challenging me and all my gang members like this?"
"No special reason. I just wanna take over all the gangs in this school."
Hearing this made the smile on Edwin's lips widen.
And that's when Aldy's plan to take over this school gang begins.