Chapter 3 - Cute Guy

I was like watching an apocalypse movie. There are many corpses every time I pass by and they disappear one by one as I pass by. Killing them is very crucial and the most nauseating is the slimy smell.

What if one of them lying here is Myrtle?

I hear explosions all over the place. This is true, we have to fight. Can't I just stay alive even if I don't hurt the opponent?

Every step I take seems to be on the brink of my life. I can even have a minebomb on one of my feet. I will die unopposed.

I only know if someone threw poison gas here in my place or maybe it was a magical mist or suddenly someone summoned their mystical beast or creature.

"There you are," I heard a man whisper.

My ears throbbed when I heard his voice.

When I looked back at him I saw the sword he was holding. It was thick and sharp. The spark of the surface of his weapon hit my eye. I also see the blood stain there. I felt disgusted.

"Aren't you supposed to be afraid?"

He smiled when he said that. The height of his self-esteem caused me to resent him. I couldn't recognize his face because of the darkness that is embracing us. There is only one I see in him that gives me interest.

His eyes. They are different.

I did not say a word. I just stayed where I was and waited for him to do something.

I just noticed that my other senses seemed to be suddenly activated because of this test. And one more thing, it looks like there's something in the necklace that grandma gave me. It was as if something wanted to come out of my body but something was holding it back.

"So, how do you want to die?" his demonic question almost surprised me.

He said too much to me. And I no longer like his sharp tongue. Is it easy for them to kill just like that? Is that task easy for effin's sake? Of course not!

Think about it, it takes nine months to carry life inside a womb including expenses especially when the baby is out of the womb. And now they will just kill so easily?

"It's up to you," I answered in an insusceptible way.

"Interesting."

This guy gave me a weird feeling. The way he walks and talks is very different. He seems to be an individual in a high rank, that's what I notice and I'm not sure if my suspicion was correct.

One factor that made me suspect him was the badge he was wearing. Actually, it was the academy’s badge and the Alpha’s badge—the so-called-popular organization of the institution.

“Are you an Alpha member?” I hesitantly asked.

Grandma once told me about their organization, the Alpha of Blue Committee. They’re the powerful eccentrics of the academy that maintain the peace and order not only in the academy but also the whole dimension of Maharlika Island. And up ‘til the present time, there are no invasions had occurred.

“You make me amazed,” he mumbled just right for me to hear.

“I’ve just noticed it,” a strained smile drawn in my lips.

I was just shocked when he suddenly jumped to attack where I was. Fortunately, my senses were quick, which caused me to avoid him. I took a deep breath. After I did that, I, again caught the attention of his sword hitting the ground and creating a massive crack of the ground. My eyes slightly expanded.

I was amazed to watch his skeptical attacks. He was good at his ability but not at fighting me.

I jumped back and away from him as he effortlessly waved his heavy weapon causing the wind to blow away the chunks of the ground. It rose with the wind and when he was probably satisfied, he, then whipped those chunks in my direction and I could do nothing but defend myself with the power I was depriving him to see and witness.

The pieces of dirt hit the surface of my magical barrier. It was as if the surroundings suddenly slowed down when I looked at him. I could clearly see how he was amazed and so did I when I saw the entirety of his face.

His hoody jacket was removed due to the strong wind blowing. I was fascinated when he bit his lower lip due to frustrations. The tension in his jaws gave me a clearer satisfaction. And there I also realized he was one of the men who had a perfect meaning for me. Not by being flirtatious but by the way women normally criticize their ideal men. Just stating the fact here.

But that is not the reason for me to overcome someone like him who has the perfect shape of the person I aspire to. Maybe that's not his real face and maybe it's just a mask. I secretly laughed at that crazy thought.

I came back to my senses when he waved his weapon again, but this time he was more persistent and more forceful.

I did nothing but avoid him and let the trees here be hit by the impact of his magical sword. It also caused the sun to shine brightly where we were.

We both stopped and let the breeze pass between us. His lush hair was blown away by the wind causing me to give a reason to avoid looking at him. He’s damn cute and handsome. I could not resist this feeling because he’s presence and physical attributes are intimidating.

His complexion was white, his eyes were a mixture of black and red, his eyebrows were thick, his nose was piercing, he was tall and hunk. In other words, he's effin handsome!

I suddenly turned around when I regained consciousness. I shook my own head and slapped my forehead with my own palm to wake me up to the illusion forming in my mind.

That's right! That may be one of the powers that be. I got it! He is a deceiver!

"If you want to fulfill your grandmother's request for you, you have to fight and defeat me," he said seriously while holding the handle of his weapon tightly.

My ear throbbed because of what I heard and he said. I looked at him in shock.

"How did you know—"

Ah! I get it now! By the way, he is part of a high organization. Of course! He knew about grandma's request. You are really crazy, Tina!

But when I gained confidence in myself I faced him again.

"She did not raise and eqip me for this! She did not teach me to use my power to hurt," I replied angrily.

"Then, what are you doing here now? Didn't he tell you about the second exam? That before you become a qualified student of Maharlika Academy you have to go through this process? Because I remember they were obliged to say that. They have already entered the academy once and they should have prepared you while you are still free on the Mainland," he said.

I looked away from him and nailed it to my feet. We both hear our breaths from exhaustion.

“This test has three processes and you are not halfway there. Is this what you want to be proud of your grandmother that in the second exam you were removed? Think carefully and decide well. You have not scored yet. Don't you know that that is your ticket to qualify yourself and to catch up with them all you have to do is to beat the person in front of you now. It is now or never will be, "he added, but I raised myself before he could finish what he was going to say.

The last thing he said stuck in my mind.

‘It is now or never.’

But my self-esteem fell again. I looked away from him again.

"Can't I just stay alive on the exam?" I asked with a request of hope.

But he just shook his head without hesitation. I stared at him angrily.

"I hope you heard what I told you earlier, Miss," I could not figure out if I had insulted him or if he was becoming sarcastic towards me.

I took a deep breath. Again, I raised my self-confidence and tried to stand accordingly in front this inconsiderate guy.

Just like I said, I prepared myself. Our aura looks like a survival game ready to kill. Of course, I was ready to slap him with the fact he should have known a while ago.

I prepared myself and immediately wrapped myself in a magical circle because I knew he would be aggressive at this point. He will be more serious in this fight that I am sure I will have a little difficulty. If I really have a hard time with him. I have to do my absolute best, well, I don't know.

I just gasped when I saw the color of his eyes intensify. He became more fierce and aggressive. I felt a slight flick of fear in my heart that I immediately ignored.

His magic intensified and his surroundings swayed because of his strong magic. He was overflowing with power and I knew he was preparing to attack.

I was right, when he filled himself with the right flow of his power he immediately disappeared too fast. I did not immediately feel him when he attacked above me. The blade of his weapon hit the top of my barrier but he was unable to break it.

My barrier crashed to the ground because of his attack. When it must have entered his mind that he did not succeed in his plan he immediately jumped away while chasing his own breath. That was probably the right moment for me to take advantage of him.

I removed my thick barrier and suddenly attacked him but it was not that easy because he immediately avoided. Not only that, he also grabbed my right arm and effortlessly lifted me and waved like a withered vegetable and threw me somewhere. I yelled at him in annoyance.

"What the heck was that!" I unbelievably yelled at him.

But I did not get an answer from him. I just felt that he was in front of me and trying to step on me. I shook when I felt myself no longer in my place. We were three meters away again.

I saw the eagerness in his eyes, like that woman earlier who first threatened my life.

Wait, is he here to fight me and kill me in the game or is he here to give me a score? Again I thought of what he had said earlier and there my head warmed up when I realized what he meant.

He looked at me in shock when the gap of the tip of his weapon on my forehead was only an inch. But I am sure that was not the reason for his shock, it was because of his sudden stop in front of me. He knew he did not do it but I did it.

"Isn't what you are doing unfair? Are you giving me a way to get points just to be a student at this school? What do you think I would feel? It's so unfair to everyone, didn't you think of that?" I asked him annoyingly that my forehead was almost rooted in anger.

Using my gestures, he was free from my power. I pushed his floating body away from me and he fell to the ground chasing his own breath. I stared at him demonically.

"Now, answer my question! Why do you need to do this?" I pointed at him with disgust.

When he got up, he turned to me again and gave me an annoying smile.

He flicked his finger in the air and his sword immediately disappeared. He immediately put his hands in his pockets and stood up as if he had lost his interest.

"You have already answered your question, Miss," he laughed softly.

I was angry again because of that, "Don't laugh at me! Who told you to do this?"

But he preferred to zipper his mouth and grin.

Because of my annoyance, I immediately rushed to him. Instead of him being the one who should be surprised, it is not because I am more surprised by it.

Who would not be surprised if he let me stab him in the chest with my own power opposite his heart.

"We're done here. Congratulations!" he smiled bitterly as his body was decomposing in the air and eventually disappeared.

"What the fuck!" I screamed in annoyance and messed up my hair due to frustrations.

After I saw in my wrist the score I got, the complex area immediately disappeared. I heard the students shouting in their chairs while I saw myself sitting in one of the golden chairs.

I'm losing myself because I still can't believe I was able to get a score because of that stupid guy.

"Around of applause!" shout of the host.

"These qualfied students who are sitting here are the ones who got high points in the exam and the ones who got the golden seat spot! And it is really amazing because this year someone got the highest score. This lucky person was able to surpass the undefeated score of our headmaster! " he announced happily.

Everyone whispered because of his announcement. I remained uninterested in what he was saying. I do not feel that I am deserving of my spot.

"And that information will remain a secret for now. It will only be known when this school year is over," he added.

"Tss," I blinked.

I found Myrtle in the audience and she was very happy to see me here. Somehow I smiled and waved my hand.

And at least this is the beginning of my day here I met a good friend. I hope she will be my friend until the end of class. Most of all I got points without doing anything and maybe that's just a secret for now.

I sighed deeply.

'If it's not because of that cute guy, I won't become a qualified student. Thanks to him.'