Hearing what Kye said, both Yugo and Ven were kind of sad. They didn't expect this type of serious answer. And if what he said was true, then that means that Kye must have suffered a lot since his childhood.
So both of them decided to be more mindful of Kye. They had already said once something that wasn't appropriate, and even though he was always saying that it was nothing and that it was normal, in reality, it wasn't.
For high-level people, it was just a daily occurrence, but for low-level people, it wasn't something amusing.
"Anyway," Kye continued. "Shall we go? We have less than ten minutes before class begins," Yugo and Ven nodded, and they headed to their classes.
Ven also proposed to give the sandwiches to Kye, but the latter refused. He didn't want to throw up again like yesterday. And even though it was only a small possibility that he would throw up, it was still a possibility. So he didn't want to take any risks.
So they walked until they arrived in one of the classrooms. And unfortunately for the boys, Kye wasn't in the same class as them.
"This is bullsh*t, why aren't you with us?" Ven cursed
"That's true, what are we going to do if we find you in the hospital again?" Yugo added. It didn't make sense that Kye wasn't with them. And as he said, him not being with them would only multiply the chance of him being at the hospital.
Though, Kye didn't answer at first. He didn't know if he should say what he thought, or what he should say to not break any future friendships. He wanted to change and stand for himself, but that didn't mean that he needed to be rude toward those who were worried for him.
So instead of saying, "Quit saying that. Are we even friends, to begin with for you guys to worry about me?" He said, "Thank you for worrying about me, but I will be fine, you don't have to be worried about that," And then left without letting them say anything. He still needed to go to his classroom, after all, and he only got five minutes.
So he ran as fast as possible, and just before the bell rang, he entered the classroom.
'Pheww, I made it just in time,' He thought, but he then suddenly heard someone clearing his throat behind him. It was their homeroom teacher. "Oh, I'm sorry sir," He bowed his head and then went to the only seat available, that is to say, the one in front of the teacher's desk.
The teacher then went in front of the board and cleared his throat one more time. "Hello everyone, I hope your first day in the military will go well. I'm your homeroom teacher, Clain Graduf," Their homeroom teacher was a young man, in his mid-twenties. He had pitch-black hair and brown eyes. "In today's lessons, we will review the basics things you need to know in the academy. The rules, the classes that you will need to take, and last but not least, what is the purpose of the military. Does anyone have questions?" He asked as someone lifted his hand.
Clain picked him up, and the boys stood up from his chair to talk. "Why do we have a tr*sh like him in our class?" He pointed to Kye. "He doesn't deserve to be here," The boy who talked was one of the boys who had beaten him up this morning. It was the big guy who Yugo punched first. Unlike his friends that had received a heavy beating, he just came out with a broken nose. And the nurse recovered that quickly, so he was still able to attend classes today.
And seeing him, Kye, grimaced a little bit. At least, it was only at the beginning because when he thought back at the mission the system gave to him after he had woken up, he thought that he couldn't have a better chance to accomplish it than to have one of the bullies in his class.
And once he turned back to the professor, the latter said, "Because we need everyone to make a world."
"Bu-..." The big guy tried to say, but he got interrupted by the professor.
"Please sit now. I already answered your question, "He then looked at the class and said, "Anyway, let's begin today's class."
After saying that, everyone went silent and Clain began his lesson.
He first began to make the students read the rules of the academy. It was also on their watch, but to make sure that everyone would have read it at least once, Clain decided to do that. And the rules were so long and useless to the students' eyes that they just waited for lunch.
And reading after reading, the bell finally rang, and everyone went out in hurry.
Kye took his time since he didn't want to be pushed by everyone at the door. Though someone had the same idea as him, and it wasn't someone who liked him.
No, on the contrary, he had a bone to pick with him.
"Hey you, come with me for a second," The big guy said, and Kye complied.
It wasn't that he didn't know what was awaiting him. No, on the contrary, he knew very well since he had experienced the same thing again and again. But today would be different. He had a mission now, so he planned to defend himself, whereas before, he just got a beating and didn't do anything.
He didn't have any will to change before since he thought that the military would resolve everything, but when he saw that he had just drowned in illusions this entire time, he choose to change.
And this change would happen now, after punching this big guy three times.
So they went somewhere quiet, and the guy said, "You, it's because of you that those level six came to us, right?" He asked as he cracked his hands.
"What are you talking about?" The big guy was taller than Kye. Probably around fifteen centimeters more or so. He was very large too.
Kye didn't know if it was muscles or fatness, but he knew that no matter what, he would win this fight.
"Don't try to lie because I know that it's because of you," He then threw a punch, but Kye managed to dodge it at the last second.
The big guy thought that he dodge it only because of his luck, so he sent another punch, but Kye dodge it again, alas, at a hair length.
'I'm managing to see his movement. Is it thanks to the system?' Kye got his hopes high seeing what he managed to do. But this moment of inattention cost him a heavy punch to his face.
[-3 HP]
He flew for a meter or two and then crashed to the ground.
'God, just this punch had done that much damage? And he didn't even use any ability yet. I need to make it quick,' He thought as he get up.
"Haha, I knew that it was only luck,' He walked slowly toward him.
He then threw another punch, but now, Kye was ready. He ducked a little and sent a punch himself.
It landed right on his nose.
[Punches count: 1/3]
'Yes!' He was overjoyed, but to not make the same mistakes as earlier, he backed off from a few steps.
"Pfft, do you think that you will beat me with only that?" He went once again toward him.
Kye waited for the right moment, but unfortunately for him, the guy made fainted, and he got punched in the face.
His nose began to bleed.
"Look, that's how you do it," He said. "Aren't I nice? I'm even teaching you."
"F*ck off!" He shouted and got up again. This time, he decided to engage, and as if he wanted to show how superior he was, the big guy didn't do anything and got punched once again.
[Punches count: 2/3]
"Hahaha, come on, try again!" He said, and Kye didn't wait to think and he went toward him again. He then threw a punch, and he finally leveled up.
[Punches count: 3/3]
[Mission completed]
[Instant level up]
[You have reached the maximum amount of EXP]
[Would you like to level up?]
Seeing the messages, Kye was glad to have completed the mission.
And now that he had achieved his quest, the time was for escaping, not taking another beating.
"Let me show you how a punch is thrown," He said as his hand began to be surrounded by rocks.
"Sure, show me," Kye said as he began to run as fast as possible. "Thanks for the level up!" The big guy was dumbfounded, and Kye was glad because he managed to take some more distance with him that wasn't negligible.