At that instant, Rena who was standing in front of me seemed to have realized who Paul was. He was a well-known teacher that is utilized by every rich student in Sense, as hi authority has always been used maliciously. Though the reason why despite all his background and notoriously he's still in Sense is because he's smart with who he targets. Like in my scenario, despite being the one challenged, I still fought without the premise of a duel. So with that being said, both parties would be subjected to "punishment" one is just greater than the other.
" I'm sorry sir, but our professors are waiting for us. We were a little late because he made us do some errands. " Rena says bluffing about the reason why we were out all while trying to escape Paul's grasp without making it seem like we were overstepping our boundaries by using a higher authority than Paul.
" I'm sorry Miss Rena, I understand your case but could you relay my request to your professor? Just Mon would be good enough. " He says as irritation starts showing on his face.
" I'm afraid I can't do that sir. " She says with a firm expression trying to pull me out of trouble causing her friends behind him to fidget in nervousness trying to stop their boss from overstepping her boundaries.
" Are you fu-... Are you questioning my authority, Miss Rena? " Paul looks at her with an extremely annoyed face like she was disturbing him in the middle of his job.
Rena didn't speak any longer but only stared at Paul's eyes with a steady gaze. She looked confident and firm, contrary to her two friends standing behind her trying to pull on her arms.
Sense has a strict hierarchal system. The only reason punishment against it isn't practiced much is because no one dares even to do it.
" This bi... Do you understand how hierarchies work Miss Rena? I'm sure you understand this system very well, with you standing at the top of the others. " Paul slowly approaches Rena with a sinister look on his face.
Though James and Jane wouldn't let anyone touch Rena as they step in front of her, blocking him and Rena from each other.
" Oh? Am I seeing this right? Miss Rena is sending her subordinates to take care of a teacher. " Paul says with an extremely wide grin like everything is going right according to his plans.
" What?! We protected her on our own accord! " Jane exclaims loudly trying to clear Rena's name with all her might.
" Are you fucking rebelling right now?! " Paul who had a calm and easygoing smile instantly turned angry. He was looking at Jane like some mere servant dares to shout at him.
" Urgh! "
" Sir Paul, are you sure your actions are worth it... " Rena says with a low tone, showing her nervousness yet firmness about the whole ordeal.
I get why she said that. As the students and staff working here won't be here forever. Yes, we could say that real-world authority is mildly ignored inside of this academy, but what happens when you're outside? The enemies you made inside would still be your enemy outside, just without the protection of the school.
With that being said, despite sir Paul being a member of a rich family, Rena was a part of something bigger than rich families.
Though it seems like a great plan and all. In Earthly Guardian, Rena wasn't praised for her strategies and plans.
Rena was just gambling at this moment, as her threats wouldn't mean much to Paul.
ignoring the fact that Reign was the one who asked for this which family basically has the same influence as Rena's, her situation despite being the oldest daughter of her family is a little complicated. As she's only the oldest when it comes to being a daughter. she's just a second child, preceded by an older brother. With that being said, it's a classic case of despite being talented, her gender and age were clear obstacles to her big dreams. That's why she's building her own team, and trying so hard to fight for the leader position despite it having so many demerits such as annoying a young master of a strong family.
Though she wasn't praised for her great strategies, her great leadership, and loyalty were something that didn't escape the eyes of many.
And you can see that in this moment.
" Oh? You fucking dare you bit- " Paul raises his hands ready to slap Rena and the others with all his might.
" Woah, woah. What's all this drama about? I mean if you guys want me that much I can share my time. "
I say, causing Rena to be flabbergasted by my words thinking why she was trying to protect me in the first place.
Paul reacted the same but was more confused if Reign's story about me beating him was even real.
" What? " Paul looks at me weirdly.
" Uhh... This is quite embarrassing now, isn't it... "
" Are you fucking stupid? "
" Woah woah there. Like, come on now stupid? I know how everything works for all you know. "
Paul seemed convinced that I was crazy or something after constantly blurting out sarcasm.
" You know like how hierarchies work... "
Paul who decided that giving me attention wasn't worth it, instantly changed his mind as my condescending tone scratches his pride.
He looks at me again, but this time the confusion was changed with fury, trying to probe what I mean by my words.
" Pick one. " I say bluntly.
" The fuck? Are you mentally ill?! " His anger continues to rise, yet he was still checking for any variables that makes me so confident.
" Mon! " Rena exclaims trying to stop me from whatever I was doing. She was ready to take all the blame that instant, as she was confident that whatever punishment they were asking for would not be as heavy on her, but here I was dismissing all of her hard work.
" It's fine young mis.. Rena, What am I as a vassal if my lady is the one protecting me? "
" This... "
" So tell me, sir Paul. Do you want to die on campus or outside of campus? " I tell him with a blunt face.
The expression on Paul's turned from fury into shock, as words like those were probably the last thing he'd expect from me.
" Say that again you fucke- " He starts to walk towards me ready to hit me with all his might.
Though he didn't make it far, as he couldn't take a step further as a particular voice escape from my phone.
" You fucking bitch! Let go of him! " The voice of a certain student escape my phone's speaker as a soft yet ear-deafening screech followed.
Then it stops. But that was just one clip as many other instances with the same structure with most having a conversation involving a beating or other related cases.
These were the recordings of all my encounters with Jian. I knew who I was fighting. People like them aren't bound to stick to a duel and their fists. Politics was something that is ingrained in their system. That was why I joined Rena.
" I'm sure you know how hierarchies work. Tell me, Mr. Paul. Do you know how hierarchies work in Sense? How someone who abuses authority works, and How someone who treats those with power as law. How do they punish someone that is corrupt? "
Mr. Paul was stunned. He was nervous wondering if he made the wrong decision. Though he wasn't going to back down that easily.
I'm sure he's thinking, what is he going to do about it? He's just a powerless wanderer who got in due to his lucky publicity stunt.
" Mr. Paul? " As he starts walking towards me in rage, someone calls his name.
" What?! can't you see I'm busy he-. Oh, young master Leon, what brings you to this place? " He was annoyed by the sudden interruption, but when he realized who it was, his face immediately turns friendly.
Leon Airy, the prince of humanity, as they would call him.
" Anyways, I'll deal with this guy in a second, I'll attend to you later. "
" Tell, me Mr. Paul, what happens when a student tells on a corrupt employee to a company that values their name a lot? Do you know how hierarchies work? "
" Yeah? Why don't you tell me this instead student Mon. What happens to arrogant chicks thinking they could take on a wolf? " He smiles as his voice turns raspy from his rage all while trying to show off to Leon.
Paul walks towards me ready to reprimand me when a sudden realization hits his head.
" Mr. Paul Walkins. Due to the sudden surge of evidence that suggests your corruption in the strict campus of Sense, you will be subjected to investigation and will be held into custody for the crime of ruining humanity's future. " Leon who was behind him signaled his arms causing a few security guards to capture Paul who had a confused expression on his face.
" What happens to the chick? I guess we'll never know. "