The incident with Thorne at the cafeteria still lingered in the minds of the students, casting a shadow over the Architect faction. The price of food had already been steep, but now it had increased, adding to their financial burdens. To make matters worse, whenever they visited the cafeteria, they found their usual seating area in disarray, as if intentionally vandalized.
One day, Erick decided to confront the issue head-on. He thought it best to take the lead, especially since Nadia, the faction's leader, had been surprisingly lenient and hadn't abused her power as expected.
"As leader—" Erick began, addressing the class.
"Assistant leader," Nadia corrected, her voice low and even, though her words carried a hint of subtle assertiveness. It was a rare moment of interaction from her, and Erick felt a flush rise to his cheeks as he struggled to maintain his composure.
