Pfft!
"Hahahahhaha!"
"Oh, my God!"
"I can't believe this. This is unexpected."
"How did this happen? Bombing a whole sector to get rid of everyone? Since when did we have such a crazy brat? That Ezekiel's heart must be bleeding a lot."Josh shouted with excitation.
"These noble brats' ass might be on fire till now. This is the funniest thing I have seen in my whole life."
Seeing his excited gaze, Herman felt that this guy would surely create some trouble.
In fact, even he was baffled by the scene. Making a temporary dam and blowing it to cause a flood to carry everyone to a place that had been planted with hundreds of bombs and then shoot them with guns.
This was absurd and unbelievable planning. This guy killed 129 students out of 303 gathered at the place by himself
What kind of devil mind does this guy have to come up with such a tactic?
However, this was also the reason for his worry. This old man wouldn't let this chance go to humiliate the pitiful children.
"Vice-Principal, it's time for the ranking ceremony."
"Hmm!"
Caressing his beard, he looked at the top 10 performers of the test. He can't help but grin inwardly in happiness.
How many years have been since I seen someone like this who can disrupt the whole balance of the hierarchical society?
"Wait, is he the one who took out that half-demon?"
"Yes! Even I am surprised. I thought that was a fluke before but seeing the events, he surely has something"Herman assessed.
Though he was happy, he thought that the boy should have laid low for now and shown himself in the tournament.
"Let's see how things will be going out. I hope he doesn't get targeted from all sides and get crippled."
"By the way, he is also Julian's secretary?"Herman spoke.
Absolute silence reigned for a moment after which Josh screamed in shock.
"What?"
The atmosphere froze for a moment.
"Are you telling me this now?"
"You didn't know," Herman asked, stupefied.
"Damn! Why the hell did she take a boy as a secretary and why him out of everyone else ?"
"Block it. Block it, block every piece of information. If that bandit king heard about this, something bad will happen."
"Vice-Principal, you are exaggerating too much. It's not that bad."
Josh stared at Herman deeply and said"Go and spend a day with her. The next day you will find me burning an incense at your grave."
"So, go now. Make sure his information doesn't go out."
....
Three days later in Horizon.
The tension was high, as most of the first-year students were anxiously waiting for the ranking.
In the big seminar hall, all students filled their seats, and arguments broke out occasionally. Many were frustrated as even though the battle was over, the ranking board can only be seen by the Vice-Principal and Student Council President but both of them made sure to keep this secret.
Lucas tried to satisfy his curiosity however he failed at the end. Julian was too strict. Even Miss Ami didn't know about this.
"Stop barking like a dog."One of the boys shouted.
"Keep quiet."
"It's obvious our class is the one that won."
"No, I am sure it will be A-3?"
"I also think that.A-3 dismantled everything."
"Even if I don't want to accept the fact, damn man that was awesome."
Students chatted among themselves. Some were happy while some sat back with a sullen expression.
"Why is it taking so long?"Parth barked and shouted, "That old man didn't forget, did he?"
"He is our Vice-Principal, not your neighborhood uncle, "Roan said.
Parth, glaring at him, said, "You made a good choice for not entering otherwise you would be killed easily"
"Just like you.Dying while showing off!"Roan mocked.
"What? When did this nerd learn to talk back? Lucas, what did you teach this kid?"
Lucas and Frederick message their forehead hearing Parth and Roan squabble.
"Guys, calm down. I request you."Lucas begged, feeling his head bursting apart.
Parth was about to spout another bullshit but stopped as a loud chime rang announcing the beginning of the announcement.
"Yo kids, I hope you are having fun." With a flicker, Josh appeared on the stage startling everyone.
"It seems that getting your ass kicked pathetically in front of everyone isn't enough to shut that damned rotten mouth of yours."
"Okay, okay. Don't worry everyone will have their fair share of ass kicked again during their stay here."
"Damn, this old man roasts us too much."
"Does this guy eat and spit venom?"
The students grumbled inwardly.
"Quiet."
"I am here to announce the class rankings along with the top 10."He said with a smile as the sound of clapping began.
"However, before I announce that I have a surprise for you. Come on, don't make that expression. I am sure you will like the surprise."His lips curled upwards with a genuine smile but in everyone's eyes, he looked like an evildoer for some reason.
"Everyone might be wondering what was the reason for this senseless battle for class ranking. Many might already be aware but seeing that rotten curious expression, it seems many are drunk
in having fun that they don't even bother to train hard."
A subtle clicking sound echoed.
'This guy's ability to roast and drop fire is on another level.'Lucas muttered while squinting his gaze at the students' frowning expressions filled with bewildering.
"First thing is points. From now on, the class will receive points in the respective order of the ranks that would be distributed to the students according to their contribution in Inter Class Battle Royal."
As soon as his words fell, everyone's mind blew up as if they had been struck with thunder. Especially those who hadn't participated in this, felt their soul leaving their body.
Seeing Roan's pale expression, Lucas patted him"Just listen to him. We will lend you points if necessary."
"Yes, you would get points like before. This is just the bonus and this will continue till the Tournament while the system would change a bit. That's why don't worry too much. So, without further ado let's begin announcing the ranks of the class first."
The classes starting from D were displayed on the screen one after another. Though it was just for formality as everyone knew about the ranks of the class from D to B.
When it came to the class of Grade A, nervousness flashed before everyone's eyes drowning them in fear and anxiety.
"Here are the ranks of Grade A."
1. A-3
2. A-9
3. A-2
4. A-5
5. A-10
6. C-1
7. A-1
8. A-4
9. A-8
10. A-7
11. A-6
The entire hall plunged into deep silence for a moment. As expected A-3 remained at the top but no one expected class A-9 to retain the second position. They had fought quite conservatively and hadn't taken many risks.
Aside from the classes A-10 and C-1 which were considered the weakest among the bunch were able to attain rank 5 and rank 6 positions respectively. And despite the loss, class A-5 was in 4th position.
"Hereby I declare that Class C-1 name would be changed to Class A-11. Please give a huge round of applause for their effort."
The students clapped and praised them with sincere admiration.
"I will now start announcing the name of the Top 10 performing students so all of you hold your seat for the oncoming excitement."Josh looked at the whole rows of students staring at them with excitement. There were some deflated looks, especially some noble children who had been beaten to dust.
"In the Tenth place, we have our one and only Charles Waren! Please come up to the stage."
Hearing the call, Charles stood from the middle row of the seat.
His name ranked at 10 shocked many of them. As he walked onto the stage, Charles could feel the scrutinizing gaze of many.
He could hear the murmurs filled with resentment and ridicule.
"It seems our mighty Charles had fallen."
"Too much show-off leads to doom."
"I never liked him from the start."
"This is just the beginning of your fall, asshole."
Charles, instead of feeling uneasy and angry, didn't even bother answering them. At that moment, his expression looked rather peaceful. Facing everyone's jesters and ridicule, he wasn't offended a bit.
He may have stepped back a little but it was just a momentary retreat just like a predator taking a step back before pouncing the prey.
Under everyone's scrutinizing gaze, Charles walked onto the stage, and stood at the place, appointed to him.
Seeing his serene and calm expression, Lucas shook his head with a smile.
'It seems from now on, there will be no villain named Charles Warren.'
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