"EVERYBODY SAY HEYYY!"
Present Mic's voice boomed and echoed through the exam hall.
Silence.
He cleared his throat. "Ahem... I said, EVERYBODY SAY HEYYY!"
The silence deepened. No one responded.
I, of course, had already stopped paying attention.
'It seems the script hasn't changed. Might as well go over my battle plan.'
--The Apex's Internal Strategy – Becoming Someone They Trust--
This wasn't just about passing.
It wasn't even about standing out.
It wasn't even about standing out.
Not in the way Bakugo or Todoroki would.
I didn't need to be the loudest or the strongest—I needed to be the most reliable.
Not a leader. Not a commander.
I needed to be the guy people turned to when things got rough.
✔ Competent – Strong enough to handle things effortlessly.
✔ Approachable – Someone they could trust in a crisis.
✔ Unshakable – No panic, no hesitation—just results.
I wasn't trying to control the battlefield.
I was trying to make sure that, when the dust settled, people remembered me as the one who helped them personally.
The one they felt safe with.
The one who made them believe they could win.
But not a leader.
Not a hero from afar.
But their hero.
"A hero isn't the one people admire from a distance. A hero is the one they trust when everything goes to hell."
—The Dark Knight (2008)
--First Impressions – Subtle, But Noticeable--
The moment the buzzer sounded, most applicants would rush in blindly.
I wouldn't.
-Wait two seconds. Let the chaos unfold.
-Observe. Who was struggling? Who was moving well? Who was reckless?
-Move with precision. Not aggressively. Not like a showoff. Just someone who knew exactly what they were doing.
The goal wasn't to overwhelm the battlefield.
It was to be exactly where I needed to be, for exactly the right person.
"Loud heroes get noticed. Smart heroes get remembered."
— The Hero's Journey by Joseph Campbell
--The Apex Advantage – Using My Quirk's Traits
My quirk wasn't just raw strength.
It was refinement. (A part of it most is control and adapt)
Everything I did needed to feel effortless. Like it wasn't even a challenge.
Traits of Apex Genesis:
One Step Ahead – Predict movements and react before they happen.
Full Body Control – Move with perfect precision and waste no motion.
Strategic Mastery – Naturally find the most efficient way to win.
Peak Human Strength – Enough power to end fights before they start.
Insane Balance – Stay stable in any situation—falling, dodging, or striking.
To everyone else, I would look like someone who was just... built for this.
Like fighting was as easy as breathing.
"Strength isn't about how hard you hit. It's about never being in a position to get hit at all."
— Bruce Lee
-- The Teacher's Perspective – Subtle Leadership--
From a teacher's point of view, it wasn't just about winning or showing off—it was about showing character.
✔ Offering guidance to struggling applicants
- I wouldn't lead them, but I would make sure they knew how to navigate the chaos.
- Teachers appreciate students who act without needing to be told, quietly guiding others through the exam.
✔ Help others in need, without drawing attention
- Whether it's saving someone from a robot or lending a hand when they fall, I'd make sure others didn't feel weak or embarrassed.
- Teachers would see this as a sign of maturity and teamwork, not selfishness or ego.
✔ Never stealing the spotlight
- I wasn't trying to be the star. My goal was to make sure everyone made it through.
- Teachers would recognize me as someone who understands the true spirit of heroism: working for the collective good, not self-promotion.
"True heroes don't wait for recognition. They act because it's needed, not because it's noticed."
— The Last of Us Part II (2020)
-- The Perfect Moment — A Hero's Quiet Act--
There would be one moment where I had to step up. But not in an obvious way.
It had to be:
Personal – Helping one person in a crucial moment, not for the glory, but because it was needed.
Effortless – Not drawing attention to myself; simply doing what was right.
Unforgettable – Something that teachers would see as heroic not because of its spectacle, but because of its quiet, impactful nature.
Options:
✔ Save a student from a dangerous situation.
✔ Help someone avoid a robot attack just in time.
✔ Ensure someone didn't lose an important point.
Not flashy. Not loud. Just a moment where teachers would quietly observe and think, "That's what a true hero looks like."
--Extra Trick – Sharing Information to Appear as a Team Player
The robots had small buttons on their backs—a weak spot most wouldn't notice immediately.
I'd share this discreetly with a few students.
Not to claim glory, but to show that I was:
✔ Competent – Able to notice details others might miss.
✔ Helpful – Always willing to share knowledge when it benefited the group.
✔ A Team Player – Without stepping into a leadership role or taking charge.
Teachers would see this as a sign of maturity and initiative, qualities that make a true hero, without the need for outward leadership.
"Sharing knowledge isn't just about helping—it's about showing others how they can rise too."
— The Art of War by Sun Tzu
--The Subtle Hero – Unnoticed Yet Always There--
It wasn't about being the loudest or the strongest; it was about being dependable.
I would remain in the background, supporting others when needed, but never drawing attention to myself.
Every little action would show teachers that I wasn't there for the spotlight. I was there because I cared about the collective success, not my own.
A true hero, unseen but always reliable.
"A hero isn't someone who seeks attention. It's someone who makes others feel seen, even when no one is watching."
— The Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
--Back to Reality--
"—AND THAT CONCLUDES THE RULES! LET'S GET THIS EXAM STARTED!"
The buzzer screamed, and the gates slammed open.
The battlefield awaited.
I exhaled, rolling my shoulders.
"Time to make sure they remember me."
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