Facing each other, waiting for the next outcome, he then slowly talks to me.
"I don't know why you're here, but we made a deal. So…..get out!"
Things escalated fast as he yelled, and somehow the world collapsed.
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"Ah!"
And the next thing I know is that I woke up in bed with no recollection of why I'm here.
"Oh, good, you're awake. Stay still as I examine you."
Seeing her check on me, I was in a daze so I just complied with her request.
And during those examinations, she introduced herself as a nurse, and afterwards she asked me a few questions concerning my activities.
When she was done asking, I also in turn asked her about how the entrance ceremony was going when I passed out, which she also answered along with some directions for what I needed to do.
After a few minutes, she told me what she had found out.
"Hunger and lack of sleep."
"Huh?" I became skeptical of her diagnosis.
"Hmmm, it seems you don't understand."
I nodded my head as I answered her inquiry.
"Well, as shown in my ability, you had a lack of nutrition prior to coming here. Even the fact that you have a lack of sleep has shown in how your hormones are reacting."
Hearing her say that, I understand a little about my situation. But she didn't stop there.
"It seems to me that you have a continuous case of sleep deprivation based on the conducted questions. So please sleep a lot from now on, and don't forget to fill your belly. Okay?"
"Yes, thank you." I thanked her as I got my stuff. It's a good thing I had my bag beside me after waking up. They must have brought it with me when I passed out.
"Oh, by the way."
As I was about to leave, she suddenly called out to me.
"Yes, what is it?" I ask.
"Well, do you remember why you lost consciousness?"
Hearing that, I answered.
"Not much other than hearing a really loud noise, and then I blacked out."
"Oh, I see. Carry on then."
"Okay, bye, and thank you, ma'am."
"You as well have good luck out there."
And then I left the nurse's office. When I left, the teacher said something that I wasn't able to hear.
"He seems to be an honest kid. I hope he can face this ordeal properly. After all, being a public enemy can be stressful, especially in a place where people know each other."
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Following the nurse's instructions, I knocked on the door of a room.
Knock Knock
After I knocked, the door opened, and the woman looked at me and asked. "Are you the student that collapsed?"
"Yes, it was me." I answered her back.
"Good, you're just in time; we were just about to start introducing ourselves. Since you're the last one to arrive, I would like to do the honors of introducing yourself."
"Yes ma'am"
"Oh by the way, My name is Jane Thelma Vi Bolvaski, or just call me Prof. Jane."
"Yes, Prof. Jane."
I was then led inside the classroom, where a ton of students were already inside.
"Alright, now that I have already introduced myself and told you about certain important rules in this school. Now I would like for you all to introduce yourselves to each other. So first in line, you."
She said as she turned her head to me.
"I am Cole Anglos. I aspire to be a magic tool researcher. Nice to meet you all."
"Okay, then, Sir Anglos, sit over in the vacant spot there."
"Yes, Prof. Jane."
"Also, please read the guidebook about the important rules of the Academy. And if there is anything you are having trouble with, don't hesitate to ask us teachers."
"Thank you." I expressed my gratitude and left.
"Now, next, introduce yourself like I told you to."
"My name is —"
My other classmates started to introduce themselves by the order of their seats. Among them are some people that I know, like Kim and Kurt.
But because we numbered about a hundred in class, which is very surprising, our age can only be considered as that of middle schoolers in my world. So because of this, the self-introduction was taking a long time.
As a result, talking with fellow students became a common thing around the place. All of them kept whispering, and somehow I felt that they were looking at me.
I don't know if it's just my imagination or not, but in any case, I tried to ask my seatmate.
"Excuse me, but do you know what everyone is talking about?"
"I don't know, maybe something about the introduction of others." He answered me in an annoyed way.
Seeing this, I think it has to do with my collapsing. I don't know why, but this feels quite foreboding.
"Oh, I see. Thank you for answering."
"Tch, if you get it, then don't talk to me." He talked back in an angry tone.
This really shows that there has got to be something wrong and that I am somehow connected to it in one way or another. And its origin should be the entrance ceremony.
With no way to know what was going on, the whispers and conversations between my classmates continued.
Then, out of nowhere, I felt weird again. This? Isn't this the same during the entrance ceremony? Am I going to collapse again?
Feeling confused by the sudden events, I held my head. as the pain continued to gnaw at me.
"What's he doing here?"
"What a loser"
"Pervert.
"I really like to beat him."
Hearing such remarks got me even more confused. I looked around only to see them looking at me with disgust, then somehow something came to mind.
I suddenly see the illusion of glares and disappointed looks from people—not just students but maids, butlers, relatives, and many more.
I was distraught. Isn't this the same feeling as before? and somehow i hear their words that are so sharp.
'What a failure.'
'Why did I even work hard for him?'
'Good riddance.'
'Haaa, it's hopeless.'
Why is this happening?
Bam!
"It looks like children these days are very forgetful."
She said that as she released her strong pressure around us. The place then became quiet; not a sound could be heard.
"I am very surprised that the one person following the rules is the guy that just came in. But what about the others? They just run their mouths and are not paying attention to their new classmates."
She stated this as she looked at all of us.
"Now tell me what the rules are pertaining to this type of problem."
"You, the girl with the glasses, your name is Florencia, right? You seem to have a lot to say."
She pointed at the girl with green hair, who seemed to have a sharp look with glasses on.
"Yes, Prof. Jane. You said that we must listen to you when speaking, as well as to those to whom you give permission to speak."
"Right! So why are you not listening? Did you guys already forget?"
"No, that wasn't—."
Bam!
"Again, I am talking. Did I give you permission to speak?"
"No ma'am."
"Then why?"
Everyone was quiet.
"Haaa, fine, I shouldn't be doing this, but since it's like this already, I'll give a quiz later after this."
"""What?""" Everyone said in unison. Then someone raised their hand.
"What is it, miss Florence?" It was the sharp-looking, green-haired girl with the glasses.
"Um, ma'am, can we ask what kind of quiz it is?"
"No need to fret; the quiz is simple; it will pertain to something you all know or just learned."
"Okay, Prof. Jane."
"Are there any questions? None? Good, then let's continue.
The self-introduction continued, and thanks to Prof. Jane's intervention, I was released from that torture.
Although there are still those looking at me with hostility, it is okay since the numbers are few and not many are discussing.
But what happened earlier is new. I think I somehow experienced this in two events, other than today.
'Oh yeah, the recent one was against the goblin shaman. And the oldest would be during the banquet, where I was facing a lot of those children.'
'I see, so it might not be just any problem all along, but could be because of what happened to Dustin, and now it remains as a very painful memory to him and now to me also.'
As I piece these things all together, the self introduction continues.
Afterwards, many had introduced themselves, and before we knew it, we were all done with introducing ourselves, and now we are going to face a quiz.
"Now then, since it is almost time, I'll be lenient with you. Give me 30 names of your classmates, and I want them to be complete names."
"""Huh.""" All of us were surprised. I thought she was going to give us a quiz about the handbook, but now she wants us to write each other's names.
"Those who get less than thirty points will get a punishment. Got it?"