As Kaito walked into the dorm, everyone stared at him with hatred and disgust. He quickly headed to his room to shower off the blood, feeling a wave of sadness. "I thought I found friends, but who would want to be friends with me now?" he said, disappointed.
Meanwhile, the Project Zero instructors were having an urgent meeting to decide Kaito's future. In the stadium's secret meeting room, the instructors, experts in various fields, gathered to discuss the situation. Master Haruka, the wise leader, looked over the group, which included specialists in martial arts, espionage, and mystical arts.
Master Takeshi, the combat expert, was the first to speak. "Void's actions have made him a danger. I can't risk my team's safety by including him."
Master Hana, the infiltration specialist, agreed. "His disregard for protocol has made him a liability. I won't endanger my team."
Master Akio, with his knowledge of ancient magic, also supported caution. "Void's connection to shadows is risky. I won't compromise my team for one person."
Master Haruka intervened calmly. "Let's not rush to judgment. Void's meeting with Elder Tree Matron Verdura suggests he might be struggling internally. There could still be hope for redemption."
Master Isamu, known for his strategic mind, added, "Haruka, we need to be practical. Void's actions demand a pragmatic approach. The mission and our teams' safety come first."
Master Haruka held her ground. "Wisdom should guide us in these uncertain times. Void, or Kaito, has a burden beyond just shadows. We shouldn't dismiss the chance to help him find redemption."
A heavy silence fell over the room, broken only by the flickering holograms. Master Takeshi finally spoke. "Haruka, compassion is noble, but we can't afford to gamble on redemption. Void is a liability, and we need unanimous agreement."
As the debate continued, Shi, the leader of the Black Scythe group, made a dramatic entrance. Dressed in sleek black, Shi radiated cold efficiency. He cut through the tension with his commanding voice. "Masters, I've been watching closely. Void is a threat. We should eliminate him before he risks our entire operation."
Master Takeshi responded firmly. "Shi, we're still deciding Void's fate. Your input is noted, but we need to be careful."
Shi's eyes, filled with determination and bitterness, turned to Master Haruka. "Haruka, you know the danger he represents. Void is a stain on our legacy. We can't let sentiment cloud our judgment."
Master Haruka remained composed. "Shi, I understand the seriousness, but quick decisions can lead to unforeseen consequences. There may be more to Void than we know."
Shi's tone hardened. "More to Void? He killed my protege, and you talk about redemption? He deserves no mercy. If we don't act now, he'll cause chaos."
Master Isamu stepped in. "Shi, your personal vendetta shouldn't dictate our decisions. We need to consider the bigger picture."
Shi's gaze narrowed, showing his disdain for Void. "The bigger picture is eliminating threats. Void is a loose cannon, and Project Zero can't afford that."
Master Isamu warned, "Shi, leave before things get ugly."
Shi's gaze grew intense. "Is that a threat? We can settle this now."
Master Haruka intervened firmly. "Enough, Shi. We'll decide his fate."
While the instructors debated whether to chase, kill, or let Void stay, Kaito finished his shower and went to lunch. He noticed everyone still looked at him with disgust. Used to it now, he sat alone at a table where no one else would join him.
In the lunchroom, Void sat at a corner table, his presence keeping others away. Shadow Serpent, known for his ruthless methods, approached and sat across from him. The room fell silent as their unsettling conversation began.
Shadow Serpent, in a sleek black suit, studied Void with an unsettling grin. "Void, you're quite the mystery here. I've heard even shadows fear you."
Void smirked. "And what fears a serpent?"
Shadow Serpent chuckled. "I've created chaos with shadows, but your unpredictability stands out."
They exchanged stories of their dark deeds, forming an unusual camaraderie. Both outcasts in Project Zero, they found common ground in their shared darkness.
"So, Void," Shadow Serpent said casually, "seems we're the outcasts here. United by our unique darkness."
Void chuckled. "A twisted bond indeed, but don't mistake it for friendship."
Shadow Serpent grinned, revealing sharp teeth. "Who needs friends with shadows and chaos as allies?"
As they continued their lunch, their unlikely alliance took shape amidst the animosity of their peers. Back in the command center, the instructors prepared to make a final decision about Void's future.
Master Haruka declared, "We need to decide quickly. Void must be informed of our decision."
Master Takeshi agreed. "The uncertainty is risking our mission and team cohesion."
The instructors agreed to summon Void to the command center. The decision would soon be made, determining Void's place in Project Zero and the future of the organization.
Void, lost in thought, received the summons and made his way to the command center, unaware of the weight of the decision that would soon affect his fate and the dynamics within Project Zero.