Chapter 3.
Saint is walking back to his dorm, the corridors are filled with students and teachers, after 20 minutes of walking he finally arrives at his room. He lays in bed for a minute, staring at the ceiling.
"Why am I even here?" Saint says, voice just barely above a whisper to himself.
Saint shakes off those thoughts and gets up, he moves to the closet and changes into the School's training jumpsuit
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Beyce is also walking to his dorm, Beyce glances down at his hand and he's nervous
(Beyce's Inner monologue: I have to change, I have to become stronger)
Beyce thinks to himself, trying to calm himself down by locking his hand into a fist
(Beyce's Inner monologue: Would I win if I faced off against that dude? His cube turned red...)
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Ari and Plaster are also walking towards their respective dorms, they are chatting.
"Why are you here at this school anyway, Plaster? What are your motives?" Ari asks while ignorantly walking through the crowd of students.
Plaster's frown doesn't ease up, he keeps walking with his hands in his pockets
"Not telling." Plaster says coldly before looking the other way.
(Plaster's Inner monologue: That guy... even Taiho looked shocked for a moment)
"Well, just so you know if we're opponents in a month, I bet you won't land a single hit on me" Ari says with a innocent smile, waving off Plaster as he arrives at his dorm.
Plaster chuckles to himself, "We'll see about that" He mutters.
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Back in Oshoku's office, Taiho informs Oshoku that Saint's cube turned red.
"I see" Oshoku says in a cold and distant tone, before getting up out of his seat.
"I'm trusting there will be no casualties in the tournament, yes? I'm leaving it to you, Taiho."
Taiho bows his head slightly while annoyed, "Yes sir, you have my word."
"Good. Prepare the matches by random, this year will be interesting… Oshoku says while looking at the first-year student's spreadsheet, "Call in Beretta, I have the meeting with the Vino." Taiho pulls out his phone and calls in Beretta.
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Oshoku arrives in a large dark luxurious living room, shortly after a woman in a professional suit attire and eye patch escorts Oshoku to Vino's room.
"Oshoku…" Vino says softly as he's tangled in bed with multiple women, "Any news?"
Oshoku, not phased by Vino's lustfulness, says "Everything is going according to plan, though we had a red cube incident today. Confirmed by Taiho."
Vino gets up from his bed filled with women and puts on his robe, silently.
"Carmelo's boy?" Vino says with a smirk on his face.
"Yes sir. But he doesn't seem to be here out of revenge. I would have felt it" Oshoku says respectfully.
"It sure would be a problem if he was… Maybe I'll come and watch his match, the tournament is soon, right?" Vino says while pouring up some alcohol,
"I don't think that would be necessary, he's powerless right now-"
Oshoku gets interrupted by Vino setting down his glass aggressively,
"It's your fault Carmelo went rogue" Vino snaps, "If you hadn't messed up we would have succeeded already and if it happens again…" Vino chuckles, "If it happens again, even death wouldn't be enough for you." Vino says coldly.
"Carmelo nor Saint will interfere with our plans. I assure you Vino." Oshoku says nervously,
"Very well. Soon everyone will see the world created for them." Vino says with a slow smirk spreading on his face.
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As Saint is training for his upcoming tournament, fighting a punching bag in his dorm, his mind keeps drifting all over the place.
(Saint's Inner monologue: 'Those of you who have figured out your ability already will have an advantage, if you can awaken it before the tournament starts, it will benefit you...' what did Taiho mean by that? I have to find out. If I fail here... Dad would be disappointed... but why am I going this far? If I lose it'll all be over anyways... I can sit back and relax and not worry about anything...)
A sudden punch from Saint sends the fighting bag flying across his room, breaking a hole in it.
"Crap... I hope I don't get charged expenses" Saint cleans up then drinks water to cool off.
(Saint's Inner monologue: I have to speak with Dad... Maybe he knows my ability... Couldn't Beretta teleport me back just for a day? I have to find him...)
Saint changes into his normal attire and runs out of his dorm, running around in the halls looking for Beretta
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Saint knocks on Taiho's office
"Mr. Taiho? Could I come in? Saint says from out the door,
"Yeeeeees?" Taiho says bored, as Saint enters, Taiho is watching a romance movie on a small TV while eating an apple.
"Uh... do you know where Mr. Beretta is?" Saint asks hesitantly after seeing Taiho's immature behavior,
"Beretta? Why would you wanna know where he is?" *Taiho says with a risen eyebrow, standing up abruptly,
I have to go back home for something..." Saint says, glancing around nervously.
"Hmm... very well" Taiho says after thinking about it for a second, Taiho pulls out his phone and rings Beretta
"Beretta, accompany this student back to his country, please. Yeah, yeah. Student #4222. Thaaaannk you!" Taiho turns to Saint with a mischievous smile.
"Run along kitty" Taiho says still smiling mischievously
(Taiho's inner monologue: I wonder what his ability is…)
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Beretta finds Saint in his dorm shortly after. Beretta looks at the broken punching bag and writes down something in his notebook,
"Really?" Saint says with an annoyed face.
Beretta closes his notebook.
"Apologies, shall we go?" Beretta asks professionally.
"Yeah yeah..." Saint says hollowly.
Beretta teleports and, they instantly arrive back In Chile, in front of Saint's home. It's still covered in trash and rotten foods.
"Contact me when you're ready." Beretta says professionally.
Saint walks inside and greets Carmelo
"Saint! Back so soon? What's wrong?" Carmelo asks concerningly while walking up and hugging his son.
"Dad... I... Do you know my ability?" Saint asks hesitantly,
Carmelo looks and blinks at Saint confused before speaking up again
"Did your cube turn red?" *Carmelo asks, holding Saint's shoulder firmly.
"Yeah... but I still don't get what it means" Saint says confused,
Carmelo smiles warmly, "I'll teach you, come on! I'll get the backyard ready" Carmelo walks off towards the backyard, as soon as Saint is about to follow, his ID gets a notification.
It reads "SAINT #4222 vs. AYCE #1001"
Saint's eyes widen in shock
(Saint's inner monologue: Rank 1001!? That's ridiculous...)
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