‘…So that’s how it is. The puzzle pieces are finally falling into place.’ A speculation close to certainty. The result of this speculation could only be confirmed around the end of this story. For now, it seemed satisfying enough to have discovered something even other veterans didn’t know. “Keke, I’m Zero. It seems you’ve mistaken…

Could she have noticed my manly gaze? Luna met my eyes and responded. “What?” “May I ask you a favor?” “Sure. I don’t know what it is, but go ahead.” “…You’re agreeing without even hearing what it is?” “We made a deal.” The deal was that if I did her a favor, she would grant…

Zero cocked his head in confusion. “Teron faction?” “Well, you’re a commoner, but we’ll take good care of you. You should realize by now, seeing that we’ve obtained confidential information like the admission rankings, that the power of the Teron faction is beyond your imagination.” Listening to the conversation, Luna bit her lip. In the…

“Zero, what’s troubling you? Speak freely.” Rodelin asked, her eyes sparkling. With a feigned sad expression, I opened my mouth. “Kekeke… Life without friends… is truly sad.” “Hmm? I see. Given your appearance… it’s not easy to break through prejudices.” “That’s right. I thought Annwood Academy would be different, but… it’s just the same as…

But one cannot simply give up without even trying. I headed towards Raymon. “Keke, Raymon. Are you feeling better from your injuries?” “Ah… Yes. I’m, I’m much better now.” “That’s good to hear.” Awkward silence. The conversation hardly continued. It seemed like he wanted to talk to me, but he just kept opening and closing…

“Keke, quite impressive indeed.” Standing in front of the mirror, I couldn’t help but admire. A uniform under the guise of a school uniform. The golden threads embroidered at the cuffs and key points made the uniform look even more stylish. The fit was perfect. It was tailored to my body, so naturally. ‘All of…

“It felt like… he was a scary kid.” “Right. Didn’t he start smiling creepily while looking at the test paper? Or wait, can he actually see? His eyes were so slit, it was almost as if he didn’t have pupils.” “I don’t mean to discriminate, but I agree. The vibe wasn’t good.” “There’s a reason…

The entrance exam of Annwood Academy changes every year. However, the changes aren’t made thoughtlessly. Each part of the exam has its purpose. First Stage: ‘Maze Test’. It assesses basic reasoning, decision-making, and endurance. Average kids, or rather, the mediocre ones, all fail here. Second Stage: ‘Illusion Test’. It tests whether one can overcome past…

Caron stopped in a place where people were scarce, deep in the woods darkened by densely packed trees. “…What’s the relationship between you two?” Caron muttered without turning around. He’s asking this? He was a character who had no interest even in the gender of animals, let alone human relationships. Luna, her face turning red,…