Act: 52
"Shizu?"
The Sensei responded.
"I have heard of him a lot more recently. If I'm not mistaken, he should be a Class C-1 student. You'll be able to find that on the fourth floor."
Facing his textbook, he flipped a few pages and took another look at Han Chul-Moo.
"Is that all for your question?"
"Yes, sir."
*Alright, class, if you don't mind flipping to page 65. I will continue talking about Quest and the types of Monsters that can be encountered.*
For the remainder of the class. Han Chul-Moo tried his best to take notes and keep up with the information he was provided. However, the stuff he was learning completely differed from what he would've had to study at his school.
*Ding Dong.*
The bell rang at the end of class, with his mini slip of paper that he had to follow to figure out where his next class would be.
"It says here that I can attend lunch? Maybe then I can run into Shizu?"
Leaving class, walking down the hallway and to the stairs that led down. A hand stopped him from moving forward. Turning around, a guy with dark blue hair and glasses faced him.
"May I help you?"
"Hm? I will save the small talk for another time and get straight to the point. What do you need with Shizu?"
Han Chul-Moo paused.
"That's my business, not yours, so I advise you to get your hands off me."
*Hehe*
"You don't know who you're dealing with. It would be best for you to speak up now. Or things will get physical."
Han Chul-Moo tightened his fist in response to what he said.
'He doesn't even know I can kill him in seconds.'
Multiple wisps of orange Star energy raised onto Hano while he had been touching him. Quickly jerking his hand off, he took another in-depth glance at him and realized something. This Star energy was far more potent. He would have to be cautious around him; after all, he felt somewhat stronger.
"Be careful of what you say; that mouth of yours can get you pretty hurt. Remember that."
Han Chul-Moo proceeded to continue walking down the stairs in search of Shizu.
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"I'm lost. Where is the lunchroom even located? I'm pretty sure I'm on the floor with the C-class students?"
Another set of stairs led toward the opposite ends of the hall, and a boy with white and black stripes in his hair saw him trailing up the steps. Surprised, he ran over to him cautiously, avoiding getting noticed.
'That has to be him. ' In the pictures I have of him, his hair didn't have that many black strands. Maybe that's not him?'
He continued to watch him go up each step, leading to the top floor, where class A students were. The man didn't stop to go along the hallways; he continued walking up the stairs, reaching a set of double doors that he unlocked, leading up to the roof. Han Chul-Moo waited around the corner quietly for him to open the door, but it was still silent.
'Is he just waiting? Did he already walk through?'
Turning his head to the right to take a quick peek at him. Once he turned his head, he stumbled back, almost falling down the stairs from seeing Shizu's face directly in front of him.
"Who are you? Why are you following me? Did Hano send you to watch me?"
Han Chul-Moo readjusted himself, standing professionally but before he was about to speak, Shizu started talking.
"Come join me on the roof. Then you can continue whatever you have to say."
*???*
The two of them stood across from each other on the wide rooftop. Han Chul-Moo stood close to the door, and Shizu was further away while he placed his food down on the bench.
"So is it Hano or someone else associated with him?"
'Hano was invested in him, but it seems they aren't friends?'
"You're not friends with Hano then?"
"The hell?! No, that bitch has a personal grudge against me for some reason."
'Hmm.? This would be the perfect chance to kill him with no one around.'
"Let's get this over with."
Han Chul-Moo was confused by what he said.
"I can tell you've come to fight me for some reason. Am I wrong? First, I bet you already know my Star number. What about you?"
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[ Info ]
Name: Han-Chul Moo (M) Race: Human
Star: Knight Rise (6)
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"I'm a 6 Star. The name for it is Knight Rise. Why are you the way you are? Sadly I have to kill you and you do seem like a good guy.."
"Kill me? Heh."
The ground underneath his feet caved in as soon as Shizu dashed forward. Swinging his body around, he popped up to his left, kicking him with his right leg, aiming for his hip. Han Chul-Moo was surprised at how fast he was. Trying to react, the only thing he was capable of doing in time had been to crunch in his waist and bend his left arm to block the kick.
Skidding in place while keeping his body still, he went to activate his Star upon realizing Shizu disappeared once more.
'Holy shit he's fast.'
Turning around he saw nothing. Left and right, suddenly looking up he saw Shizu's leg slamming down from above. Raising his hands, which were pressed together in the direction to block his kick.
"Star Activate. Rise!"
An orange Star appeared on his left hand in the center of his palm. With his right hand making a fist, his thumb and pointer finger pressing against his palm. A small portal opened up. Quickly grabbing the handle of a thin silver Knight's sword, pulling out the entire weapon, flipping it on the face of the blade with his right hand holding onto the handle and his left hand resting on the blade.
Shizu's kick crashed down on the sword, so much of the force managed to bring Han-Chul Moo to his knees. Swinging the sword to get Shizu off him, he leaped back.
"Your strength is insane. So that's all you have to defend yourself..? I'm sorry."
Shizu said nothing.
"I understand. But I have to kill you! Sorry!"
"Star ability; Boost, Physical, and dexterity!"
His chest and arms glowed the same color as his Star. Running at him, he swung his sword much faster than normal. Shizu took steps back, watching his face and reacting perfectly to each swing. Everything felt like a blur to him, but he managed to dodge regardless.
From anyone else's point of view, who couldn't keep up? Han Chul-Moo's arms and sword couldn't be seen, only faint afterimages.
"That's enough of that."
Shizu grabbed his wrist, stopping him from swinging further. Quickly letting go, he pulled his arm back. Before he could react, he drilled his fist into his stomach, directing that punch upwards. He lifted him off the ground and grabbed him by the collar with his left hand.
*Pow*
Not a moment was wasted when Shizu socked him in the jaw with his right hand—knocking him out instantly. Unsure of what to do with his body he laid him on the bench, Shizu then went on to eat his food.
"I will ask again when you wake up. Why did you go easy on me? I'm so fucking tired of people using my Star as an excuse to pity me. Heh, maybe him killing me wouldn't be so bad."
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A masked man watched from afar on top of a tall building.
"Remember those words, Shizu."