After the 'incident of missing student,' Sammy ran off somewhere, whereas Shiina Markova also excused herself after her 'job' was done. Professor Aizeck also left the group and went to the school's principal to report about Benny, so only the trio of Kevin, Asamio, and Wendy were left.
They were walking in the school hallway, talking about today's unfortunate event.
"Wendy, how about we hit somewhere calm after school? Please forget about that. That Nap was unfortunate and ended up running away like a coward." Asamio said, trying to coax his wealthy girlfriend.
"Yeah, Miss Wendy. It was his fault for being weak and enrolling in this school." Kevin added.
The boys were trying so hard to cheer the girl because Wendy was oddly silent the whole time. She just answered everything with a poker face without any emotion.
Asamio and Kevin were worried; no, they were more concerned about themselves because they had just taken part in a 'murder' no matter how they might intercept it.
In this world where humans are at constant war against Mors and Demons, no matter if a person has a flashing origin or is a Nap, every innocent life matters.
Asamio and Kevin could easily slip if the school straps this incident as 'an unfortunate event. After all, this wasn't the first time someone was 'eliminated' from the school, and with the Thena Family's backing, they don't think anyone can file Wendy. Benny was an orphan anyway, so who would stand for him.
But it will be another matter if authorities get involved.
Not only Wendy and co will be expelled from school, but they will also be labeled as 'Villain Candidates', ending their 'Hero' career forever. Every major organization will ban them, forcing them to work in mines outside the city where Mors could open their lives.
So they need to keep Wendy together, or else they will be screwed.
"So you fuckers are not only murderers but also pathetic losers, blaming the supposed to be dead!"
Amidst their talk, they all heard a chilling cold voice.
No! What's more, horrifying was the deathly aura that voice carried with it, freezing the trio in their tracks.
And then they saw a girl with silver hair tied in a ponytail. She was also wearing a similar school uniform.
However, what kept the trio from breathing were the girl's cold eyes that seemed to be looking directly into their souls.
She was Zoey Maegis, the third strongest in the school.
When and how did she suddenly appear, and what the hell was up with such a strong spirit? Asamio and Kevin couldn't even breathe!
"Z-Zoey, w-why are you…here?" Wendy tried to speak normally but call it fear from the strong aura around Zoey or her inner guilt about what she had just done in the Hell Gate; she stuttered.
Zoey didn't answer. She just looked at Wendy before her lips curved into a cunning smirk.
"You know, I can easily clean you motherfu*kers from the earth's surface, and no one will find it. They won't even have the balls to search for your sorry asses, but I will spare you for my childhood friend. After all, I can't steal his prey."
Hold on, childhood friend? Was Zoey talking about benny? Wendy knew their relationship but most importantly, how was Zoey so confident that Benny was alive?!
"Wait, what do you mean…." Wendy tried to ask, but Zoey just passed her.
"Save it, booby princess. You and your dildo dogs are done for. Karma is a bitch for a reason."
With saying that, Zoey disappeared into thin air.
"Phuah! What the hell?! I thought I was going to die…! Was she supposed to be this strong?!" Kevin inhaled a deep breath as the strong aura released them. He, along with Asamio, was covered in sweat.
"What is her level anyway?! Is she supposed to be that strong?!" Asamio was also in utter disbelief. He thought Wendy was strongest after Student Council President, but Zoey seemed stronger than any of them. Was that one of Zoey's skills? Asamio's concerns were revered back to Wendy when he saw her distorted face.
"H-how…? No, this can't be…. this can't be! This can't be!! Benny shouldn't live!!!"
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Aizeck, after reporting to the principal, was working on his computer in the staffroom alone. What was he doing? Well, the obvious answer might be cleaning his records since, after this, he will flee from the city to the principal capital and apply for a 'Hero' license.
After all, he now had the ideal tech armor he could use with his Origin. He might be a teacher in this Hero School, but he wasn't a Hero.
"I was wondering when and how Professor Aizeck, an ordinary teacher in Logistics Department, gets his hand on such high-level tech."
Suddenly, Aizeck heard a feminine voice and jumped back, taking his guard.
Looking at the source, Aizeck saw a short woman with brown hair and eyes wearing a lab coat.
Aizeck knew her. She was Rani Sodhi, the famous ornithologist in the city, carrying many achievements and medals in her name.
Aizeck had little interaction with Rani but not that much. Probably because he envies Rani.
"But after connecting the dots, it is evident why Thena Family become so generous with Professor Aizeck."
"I have no idea what Miss Rani is talking about." Aizen remained calmed and tilted his glasses. However, it was only a cover as his eyes were peeking at the computer screen because the data still hadn't been completely erased. Plus, his battle suit was right under the table.
He didn't think a short girl like Rani could confront a big man like Aizeck. What was her Origin again? Talking with birds?
"Drop the act, Professor; no, you shouldn't be called a professor. A criminal like you shouldn't be a teacher."
Aizeck finally gave in and sighed. He removed his glasses and smiled evilly.
"Well, well, well~! You…"
"Yeah, cliché villain line? No, I don't have time for that!"
"What the…"
Aizeck was still confused and annoyed to break his villainous intro when the glass window in the room was blown away and a giant creature with four meters long wing span and long peak. It was a humongous bird!
(AN: Kinda like mega evolution of Fearow.)
???
Aizeck was still confused, but before realizing the danger and running for his life, the giant bird flapped its wings, making a strong gust in the room and striking Aizeck with it.
Aizeck had no chance but to be blown away before rolling a couple of times on the floor.
"What the…?!!" Aizeck had no idea what had just occurred in those few seconds and was already on the floor, grounded.
Until he started feeling some pain, Aizeck noticed he had broken some ribs.
"What the hell is that thing?! No, who are you?! What are you?!!" Aizeck demanded with screams… and also tears in his eyes.
"Wait, are you seriously crying? Didn't know you were such a coward, pff!" Rani walked forward with that giant bird behind her and chuckled, "Anyway, this is my cute friend, a first survivor of mana metamorphosis, a vulture. Cute, right?"
"This can't be!! You were supposed to be just a scientist?!"
"Hey now, cant scientists be strong? I am Rank D Hero, and as for my friend here, Mister Aizeck will be shocked to find out who taught me to befriend animals. It was Benny Olbion's father."
Aizeck widened his eyes, thinking about who that person might be.
"Anyway, let's stop the discussion here, but before I hand you over to securities, you should know who Benny Olbion's guardian is. She is…"
Hearing the following words, Aizeck could barely hold before losing his consciousness.
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"As I said, Student Zoey Maegis, we are investigating that Hell Gate incident. Soon the result shall be put forward."
In front of Zoey, a round man was sitting behind the desk. He was so fat that it would be hard to discern where the heck his neck was. He was bald and had a long mustache. His eyes were covered behind thick goggles.
His name was Tobi Roundhorse, and as many have guessed, this pig was the principal of this so-called 'prestigious' academy.
"And it has already been 30 minutes, yet you haven't called any of those assholes and those two bitches."
"How dare you talk to your principal like this?! Student Zoey should know I can kick you- wait, where are you going?!"
Zoey knew it was impossible to talk with that fat pig, so she left the principal's office.
She then took out her phone and dialed a number.
[Hello, oh, my stepdaughter. What can I do for you, miss stepdaughter?]
A calm and mature feminine voice answered the call.
"The shit just gets real; the frog is out of the bucket, but the well is just a garbage heap here. Kick that fu*king horse and help me clean this up."
[…Miss Stepdaughter, I can see the educational system failing pathetically but can you speak in human language?]
"Argg! Just get your ass right here!!"
And Zoey cut the call.
She then sighed and resumed walking, her lips curving into a smile.
"Get strong, well, kid. I am cleaning the road for you in the meantime."