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The Calm Before the Storm:
As the first semester drew to a close, the atmosphere at the academy grew tense.
Students could feel the pressure of the upcoming exams weighing down on them.
For many, this would be the moment that defined their futures.
Dabi, however, felt calm. He had faced worse before monsters, betrayal, even death.
This exam was just another obstacle to overcome, another test of his resolve.
And if there was one thing Dabi had learned in his time here, it was that he thrived under pressure.
His mind was set. He would pass this exam, earn his place in the advanced classes, and continue to uncover the secrets of his past.
The Dimension Key could wait for now, but soon, very soon, he would unlock its mysteries.
And as for the Vantores… Dabi knew their time would come.
Whether or not someone was helping him behind the scenes, he would
face them head-on.
