" Is this real… " Rena looks at the body lying on the ground, lifeless.
It seemed like she was trying to cover her barf, but the seriousness of the situation seemed to have helped her sober up.
I didn't expect this at all...
In the original story, something like this happened during the training of Class 1A. An original appeared during their training and the magic applied to them also disappeared, causing them to be exposed and vulnerable to death.
Yes, it happened to them, but there was no record of anything happening to 1B.
Class 1A fell victim to this plot, but 1B escaped training unscathed as nothing like this happened at all...
Was it because of me?
It was the only logical factor coming into this.
This class changed a lot due to my presence. Reign who was supposed to be dead at this moment due to the artifact of imitation, was currently walking around terrorizing me with his buddies.
Does he have a connection to all of these? Does he have a factor that the Original needed to execute this plan?
Regardless, as much as I want to try and think of something, this was an event way out of my league at this moment. I could only look for Mr. Froil and report all of this as I'm sure it's chaotic on both sides of the portal with the communication cut and not only us but their beloved Pillars be in potential danger.
" Jane... James... We.. We need to save them " Rena looks at me in panic, as if she realized that the danger wasn't only present for us, but for everyone she holds dear.
Without wasting a moment, we decide to run through the crowd looking for any familiar faces, while avoiding hostile forces.
As much as I want to help everyone by saying the present threat here, no one from Reign side would be willing to listen to me. It would just be annoying as they will most likely try to stop me from running away.
Though, I would probably be dead by the time they try and do so as screaming out the Originals plot would result in my head flying.
I didn't know where or who the Original is. They have unique names after all. Heck, there might even be a Contracted among the people here and act as Original's spy. I can't trust anyone until I see them. I know how to distinguish them thanks to the original story.
But the major thing that's bothering me was the fact that there exists an Original here in the first place.
If such an event happened in one of the classes shouldn't it be mentioned in the story?
The same situation is happening in 1A as of this moment, but no other class was reported to have the same problem as they did.
Sol and the others managed to stop the Original, showing off their immense strength and also Sol's heroism as he saves half of his class and even Winter who faced an emergency.
It was the start of Vis's sudden annoyance with Sol due to Vis's one-sided crush on Winter, causing them to start a rivalry that would ultimately revolve around the next following arcs.
Regardless, it was a part of the plot as the story introduced the actual threat of Originals and how the story was progressing. And it was fine and all as the Pillars we're all strong. But can I say the same for this class?
Shit… The situation is severely out of my control. I can't say I like the feeling, but It's not like this is the first time I was put in such a situation.
Let's just pretend that it was just like my first day in Terran. Oblivious to what's happening and getting chased by something way beyond my abilities.
Hah...
I had to calm down. I didn't know how to feel after facing beings capable of calamity present in my vicinity. More like beings that aim for calamity…
The Originals aren't particularly known for their strength as only those who are high in their society were the ones who hold immense power. Their unique abilities, however, make them humanity's greatest threat to existence.
With the ability to control multiple Inters, they are basically moving commanders wherever they go.
Their innate intelligence was also comparable to humans showing why they were the equivalent of demons in fantasy worlds.
" Mon! "
Someone shouts from behind us, causing us to stop running and figure out who it was.
" Yang? " I ask as I see the silhouette of a well-built man standing in the middle of a few people.
" You survived! I thought you were a goner after the building suddenly collapsed. " He says as he looks at me in disbelief.
" Yang... " As Yang was focused on me being alive, It seems like he didn't notice Rena who was behind me.
" Young miss. " Yang's facial expression turned dim after she saw her.
" Tsk... You dare show your face after all that nonsense you pulled? " Kate and the others who were with Yang looked at Rena as if they were looking at Reign.
" Everyone... I'm sure young miss has her reason. Now that we're all here, we can ask her, right? " Yang interrupts everyone berating Rena, as he was the only one who was still somewhat loyal to her.
He wanted answers and depending on what he got, he will move from there on.
" Can we even trust the words coming out of her mouth? "
They continued to show contempt towards Rena, as Yang tries to calm them all down.
I wanted to help Rena, as I knew what the reason for all of this was but it's not like I could speak on her behalf as she stands next to me acting scared.
That was what I thought. But as I take a glimpse at her, I couldn't help but smirk and scoff at my thought
Rena instead of looking all meek and weak when I found her, looked at everyone with composure and seriousness.
Seems like it was time for a speech.
" I'm sorry. " Rena says firmly with a firm voice.
It seemed like there was no emotion in her apology due to the intonation of her voice, but the deep bow and firm look in her eyes said otherwise.
Due to the abruptness of her apology, Yang and the others flinched due to someone of a higher position than them, bowing their heads deeply.
Though they felt comfortable in speaking their minds due to Rena being friendly and open in terms of position, It was still somehow awkward as bowing so deeply was something they do only to their fathers and mothers.
With a stern look on her face, she started to explain everything that she'd been through and the reason why she stopped leading in the first place.
" I'm not here to complain about my situation, but I hope you understand. "
" The dream that I had for not only me but also for everyone under me was suddenly threatened by someone I hold dear. "
" I felt helpless and confused as to the reason why I did everything. "
" The monster that had been threatening my freedom bared its fangs toward my people. I couldn't just let it kill my people like that... "
She started to speak in metaphors yet they understood what she meant.
" But I was wrong. I thought I was doing the best thing, but someone told me otherwise. "
"I'm not here to ask for forgiveness for what I did, as I know as a leader I messed up. But please. "
Rena bows her head down extending her arm towards the others.
" Could I ask you to join me in my pursuit for power? "
...
Silence filled the air.
Rena didn't know whether to laugh or cry as the silence only left her heartbroken and sad as she faces the floor with a sour look.
" Hah... It was fun to have a vacation once in a while you know. "
As Rena was about to give up, Kate spoke up with a smile on her face.
" I was looking for you president. " Yang shakes Rena's hand with a satisfied look on his face.
The rest also had bright expressions, causing Rena to burst into joy as she looks at everyone. It was quite an odd feeling to see everyone here. In the story, only Reign and Rena were ever mentioned. The class was just a hell hole filled with horrible people, is what the supposed explanation to the class. But as I stand here, I come to learn that it wasn't true at all. Was it because this was somehow the real world, and everyone's character changed for the better? Or was it because they are now real people with complex personalities?
Anyways, it's not the time for this. We have to hurry.
" Alright, I'm sorry to ruin the moment, but we have a more pressing matter in hand. " I say
We now had a decent-sized group and I checked who was a possible contract among them, but thankfully enough, they were all clean.
As I said that, Rena's face turned serious as she seemed to have remembered the Shrieker.
" Let's go, I'll explain as I go. "
" Students. " A deep voice suddenly enters our ears.
I knew who that was by now as I shift my sight toward the entrance of the alleyway we were in, where the voice came from.
It was Mr. Gerald, the cause of Rena's fears.