"What in the name of all things weird am I about to see again…" Levi exhaled, eyebrows twitching as he slowly turned toward the entrance, along with every other student in the room. The man walking in looked like he belonged on a comic book cover. Like a superhero cut out of a DC or Marvel animated series made for a young audience. Broad-chested and tall, he had short, neatly trimmed white hair that stood like it was defying gravity on purpose. His skin was tanned and rough like he spent most of his life outdoors. He wore a long sleeved fitted black top, and jeans held together by a black belt. As he walked with some otherworldly confidence toward the group, it wasn’t just his wide grin hat made them feel his presence, it was the sheer energy rolling off him. It was like standing next to a walking battery that ran on testosterone and optimism. You’d think he just hit the jackpot on the greatest lottery of life. Or perhaps got awarded a million dollars with each step he t

The sound of the office door clicking open echoed faintly through the hallway as Reinhart stepped in, one hand casually adjusting his glasses. His white suit bore no wrinkles, his composure as rigid as ever, but there was, his face carrying a simmering concern he didn’t bother hiding.Before he could utter a word, Layla, seated by the large, circular window overlooking the school environment turned her chair to face him.“I know what you’re about to say,” she sighed, her voice lowReinhart paused mid-step, eyes narrowing slightly. “Good,” he replied. “That saves me some time. What in the stars are Captain Zenon and Captain Emilia thinking?”Layla leaned forward, placing her elbows on the desk as she offered Reinhart dry smile.“Good to know I'm not the only one who thinks this is crazy.”"I asked the same question," She exhaled and leaned back, eyes drifting briefly toward the ceiling, as if searching for answers in its blankness. “But…” she continued, “apparently it’s more complicat

In life, there are people who run from danger and there are people who face it head on. Stuck at the middle are people who are magnets for danger, no matter what choice they made. Unfortunately, Levi always seemed to end up stuck in the middle.“Hey, guys…” Kyle’s voice dropped to a quiet murmur carrying a touch of reckless curiosity. “How about we go see what it is.”To Levi, the request was so outrageous he made himself believe he misheard. He turned his head slowly, looking at Kyle like he’d just suggested they go hug an electric pole.“Okay, wait wait wait.” Levi said, waving his hand. “so let me get this straight…”He raised a finger, closing his eyes as if he needed to break the logic down for himself.“There’s something or someone in the building killing people. That’s what we’re working with, right?”"Hmmm, hm" Violet hummed, giving a small nod. “Based on what I’ve picked up so far? Yeah. That adds up.”"Okay" Levi exhaled heavily, turning to look at Kyle again. “And you,” h

Two days had passed by since then. Since Reinhart and the kids had been transported to the mysterious island. After the attack from the Gorgonix, the group turned north, following Reinhart. He deliberately took a path opposite the direction the girl had come from—avoiding unnecessary confrontation with any more beasts that might be prowling in the same direction. The trees creaked quietly in the wind, but none of them said anything for a while.The only thing on their minds now was survival.Reinhart had made multiple attempts to trace the energy signatures of the other teachers and Layla, and confirm if there were other students present with them on the island. But all his efforts fall in vain.Every trial led to error. His sensory abilities were being interrupted by something he couldn't pinpoint. He also considered searching the island himself but he couldn't afford to leave the students behind without any form of protection knowing there were mana beasts present on the island.A

In ten minutes, Reinhart and the students were already packed up and on the move, heading towards the rendezvous point Lian had communicated to him through her memories.Some of the students were still dragging their feet like they were just learning how to walk, and some were rubbing their eyes begging sleep to jump out of them, but none dared to complain—not with Reinhart at the front.After absorbing the island’s layout, Reinhart knew the zones where mana beasts clustered. Stronger ones occupied specific hotspots, while lesser creatures were scattered more freely across the island. So he chose a middle path, strategically weaving around the known danger zones while still pushing forward. Occasionally, a faint pulse of mana radiated from him like a slow breath. It was controlled enough just to warn off the beasts in the area, most of which were low-grade F to D ranks. Nothing that could handle his presence.Levi, walking somewhere near the middle of the group, had one eye on the fo