"Well, that went pretty badly…" I thought, looking around at the classroom, which was in a somber silence. Everyone had a defeated look on their faces, as if a family member had died. It's a bit complicated, but honestly, I don't give a damn! I'm alive, damn it! The mood of everyone else doesn't affect me, and the same goes for Leslie and Evelyn.
Another person has joined us in the back row, and out of the corner of my eye, I see Daniela, her blonde hair spread all over the desk, her head resting on it as she silently laments. Most of the others are in the same state as Daniela...
The classroom door slammed open, and all the students flinched, straightening their backs. They looked in terror at the woman with white hair and silver eyes, whose gaze was so cold it could freeze people to death. Professor Emilia had arrived! And the aura around her was nothing to laugh at; the moment she entered the room, it became much colder than usual.
The students swallowed dryly, some already knowing what she was about to say...
Professor Emilia placed her things on the desk, stood in front of the students, and looked at each one of them. "I'm going to announce the ranking for the first event," she said calmly, holding a stone in her hands.
- Ariel, president of [Class 1: Hope], with 1700 points.
- Daniela, president of [Class 2: Elegance], with 1500 points.
- Lisa, president of [Class 3: Confidence], with 1100 points.
- Draven, president of [Class 4: Harmony], with 600 points.
- Julian, president of [Class 5: Happiness], with 500 points.
"There you have it," the professor pointed with her finger. "The class that was supposed to be Class 2, the second-best class of the first years, is now at the bottom of the barrel… and the class that was the worst, Class 5, is now number one. Incredible, impressive! To reach first place in just one event is clearly a sign of praise," the professor nodded her head.
"And you?" the professor asked, raising an eyebrow. The students swallowed nervously; none dared to say a word. Perhaps out of shame, some lowered their heads. "You dropped to second place, the worst kind of loser, the worst possible position to be in… second place." Professor Emilia's words cut deep, wounding the students' pride. Some even groaned in pain, it seemed.
"You've dishonored the prestige of being in [Class 1: Hope]. Every one of you, in this first event, put on that pitiful display right in front of the eyes of the Student Council president, who, by the way, is in [Class 1: Hope]. Not to mention the other teachers... and," she raised a finger, "most importantly, you damaged my image.
As a professor, I've spent the last three years teaching the best class, but now my reputation is tarnished, teaching the second class. You will pay for this," the professor said calmly as she turned back toward her desk.
"Classes will officially begin next week... For now, this Thursday is over. Tomorrow you have the day off, and we'll return to classes on Monday." The professor packed up her things. "You may leave," she said as she exited the classroom.
"Ugh, this is the worst thing that's ever happened to me," Daniela groaned as she slumped her head back onto her desk.
"I think we're screwed," muttered the young man with short blue hair sitting below us. His name is Adian.
"It can't be that bad, right?" Elias trembled a bit, his hands on his stomach as if he was about to vomit.
"It's really bad! Don't you know the rumors about Professor Emilia?" Olivia trembled violently. "I heard she sent her students to the infirmary for almost two days! With just a sheet of paper!" She grabbed her head as if she had fallen into deep despair.
"I've been through it all, I don't think it'll affect me in the slightest!!" Beatrice put a hand on her chest, looking rather confident in herself… "I hope…"
Well, well, the important characters sat just below us… Since we switched classes, the seating arrangement could be adjusted, and for some reason, they sat in that spot. Not that I care much, but leaving that aside, I'm not entirely sure what's going to happen now. The plot was already broken the moment I killed the protagonist, so I have to expect anything.
But the most important thing is that in these three days, I need to study. What I really want to know right now is about the ingredients I need for my evolution… But without a doubt, I suppose I should start by going to the library…
"I'm hungry, let's go eat," Evelyn started pulling on my uniform, asking for food. For reasons still unknown to me, I have to pay for it... she's always out of money. "Alright, let's go." Since I'm hungry too, it's the perfect time to head out. You can't study on an empty stomach…
"I'm hungry too!" Leslie clearly didn't want to be left behind and stood up to join us... and since she doesn't want to be left out, she also asks me to pay for her food. Fortunately or unfortunately, those who decided to be flag-bearers in the event earned 10 merit points. With just one point, you can get six plates of food, so in just two days, I'll have spent a point... I frowned.
"Why don't we all eat together?" Elias asked, his eyes shining as he looked at his group. "It's fine by me," Daniela agreed instantly.
"Works for me," said Adrian.
"Sure," agreed Beatrice and Olivia.
"So, we'll be eight in total. The best thing is to order a huge meal for everyone!" Daniela got excited. By "huge meal," she meant those orders for more than five people.
"Do you agree?" Daniela asked with dignity, but her eyes were practically begging, saying "please." "She's funny when she acts ," I thought to myself. I briefly glanced at Evelyn, her face lit up, which meant much more food. Leslie narrowed her eyes at Daniela... Since neither of them refused, I decided, "Alright, let's go eat then," and accepted the proposal.