"Glen, you almost left us before your time, huh!" teased one of his friends, chuckling as he patted Glen on the shoulder.
"Remember, core members are not ordinary people. They're far scarier than we can imagine," another friend added seriously.
The small discussion carried on among them. Many students, especially those who rarely encountered core members, had begun to forget their extraordinary power. Some assumed they were merely lucky to be chosen by Lein. However, the recent incident served as a stark reminder that their assumptions were gravely mistaken.
Time continued to pass. One by one, the core members arrived at the hall, walking to their seats on the stage. Each arrival was greeted with warm applause from the students. They sat casually, but their aura radiated an undeniable authority.
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