That morning, Noel sat quietly at his desk, still half-asleep. He hugged his teddy bear, staring blankly out of the window as if the world around him didn't matter much.
On the other side of the room, Zevanya sat at her desk, her gaze drifting out the window. Her eyes followed the vespa parked outside—the vespa Yeager had recently bought for her. She smiled faintly, feeling proud, though still unsure about her brother's decision.
Down below, in the school parking lot, Yeager stood alone, smoking calmly. His eyes occasionally scanned the area, alert. The morning felt quieter than usual, even as the school grounds began to fill with activity.
Suddenly, a luxury car passed by and stopped right in front of the school entrance. Two well-dressed men and a woman got out of the car. The woman appeared elegant, wearing an outfit far more sophisticated than the typical student. Yeager recognized them instantly—Ariana Manosel and Zico Palma.
Ariana, walking gracefully with confidence, surveyed the surroundings with a sharp gaze. Her eyes landed on Yeager, who was still smoking outside. For a brief moment, she seemed to acknowledge him, almost as if testing his reaction.
Yeager, noticing her gaze, quickly looked away and turned his attention elsewhere, doing his best not to appear suspicious. He stubbed out his cigarette with his foot, exhaling a sigh.
Zico Palma, walking alongside Ariana, didn't seem to pay much attention to Yeager. He was more focused on the new environment, likely unfamiliar with the school.
Ariana whispered something to Zico, and he nodded in response, though their words were too quiet to hear from where Yeager stood. They continued walking into the school, heading toward their classrooms.
Yeager watched them carefully. Ariana was clearly no ordinary student here. As the daughter of the school owner, she must be used to special treatment. Likewise, Zico, the son of a government official, was someone who couldn't be ignored. These were two people Yeager needed to keep an eye on.
For now, though, Yeager chose not to engage directly. He decided to head back inside, keeping his true identity hidden, at least until he gathered more information about the two of them.
Meanwhile, inside the classroom, Zevanya had noticed the car and the commotion outside. She glanced out the window and saw Ariana and Zico entering the school building. Her mind began to wonder if these were important people. "What's their connection to all of this?" she thought to herself.
As the lesson continued, Zevanya's curiosity remained. She knew there was more to the situation than met the eye, and she couldn't shake the feeling that Ariana and Zico were somehow involved in the bigger picture.
The bell rang, signaling the start of class.
Outside on the field, Yeager and Noel's class were participating in a relay race as part of their physical education activity. The task was to run around the field and pass a baton to the next teammate.
Yeager, being an expert in this sport, seemed calm and confident as he prepared for his turn. He was ready to give it his all. "Come on, Noel, let's show them what we've got!" he cheered, giving his brother a nod of encouragement.
Meanwhile, in another part of the field, Zevanya was in a class with Ariana and Zico. The two of them seemed to radiate confidence, looking down on their classmates. Zevanya couldn't help but feel a bit out of place, especially with Ariana and Zico acting so self-assured. Ariana and Zico looked like they were royalty compared to the rest of the students.
Back on the field, Noel, who struggles due to his autism, was running but found it difficult to keep up. His pace was slower, and despite his best efforts, he tripped and fell to the ground. Laughter erupted from some of the students around him. They laughed loudly, clearly making fun of Noel's fall, treating it like a joke.
Yeager, who was watching from a distance, felt his anger flare. Without hesitation, he rushed over to the group that was laughing. The one who had laughed the loudest was still chuckling, not realizing the weight of his actions. Yeager swiftly grabbed the boy by the arm, pulling him aside and slapping him across the face.
"You little jerk," Yeager growled, his voice full of fury, "You think this is funny? Laughing at someone with special needs like that?"
The boy froze, stunned and startled by Yeager's sudden outburst. "Hey, Yeager, I—I was just joking..." he stammered, clearly taken aback by Yeager's reaction.
Yeager's eyes locked onto his with a piercing glare. "Joking or not, it's not something to laugh about. Noel deserves respect just like everyone else. Don't you ever do that again."
The atmosphere on the field turned tense. The students who had been laughing fell silent, clearly uncomfortable with what had just transpired.
Yeager walked over to Noel, who was still lying on the ground. Gently, he extended a hand and helped him up. "It's okay, Noel. You did your best."
Noel, still a little confused by what happened, whispered, "I... I can't run as fast as the others..."
Yeager gave him a warm smile and ruffled his hair. "It doesn't matter, Noel. You gave it your all."
Meanwhile, Zevanya, who had been watching from the classroom window, saw everything unfold. She felt a mix of emotions—relief that her brother was defended, but also a growing suspicion about Ariana and Zico. They hadn't seemed too bothered by the situation, almost as if they were used to seeing people treated this way.
Zevanya thought to herself,"What's going on with them? They seem to know more than they let on."
But Zevanya knew that as long as Yeager was there to protect them, she didn't need to worry too much. Still, she couldn't shake the feeling that there was more to Ariana, Zico, and the strange happenings at their school than met the eye.
During the break, Yeager and Noel were sitting under a large tree, enjoying some shade. Yeager, though calm after the incident at the track, was still on alert. Noel, sitting beside him, was nibbling on a snack, seemingly lost in his own world. The quiet moment allowed Yeager a chance to observe his surroundings, but his instincts were never at rest.
Suddenly, Yeager noticed something strange. On the roof of one of the school buildings, Ariana was standing, talking to someone. She appeared to be in a heated discussion, looking agitated. Ariana was slowly backing away, seemingly in an uncomfortable situation.
Without hesitation, Yeager's detective instincts kicked in. He knew something was off. "Noel, stay here," Yeager said quickly, before running toward the staircase that led to the rooftop. He climbed the stairs with caution, trying to remain as quiet as possible.
Upon reaching the roof, Yeager paused for a moment to peek around the corner. Through a small crack in the door, he saw Ariana being confronted by a man holding a large knife. She was retreating, trying to avoid him, her body language showing clear fear.
Yeager, sensing the danger, acted swiftly. Without thinking twice, he threw his shoe at the man. The shoe flew through the air and hit the man squarely behind his head. "Bam!" The man spun around in surprise, clearly startled.
"Hey, who the hell are you?" the man yelled, his confusion and anger evident.
Seizing the opportunity, Yeager quickly moved in. He approached the man with the speed and precision of a trained fighter, delivering a swift strike to the man's abdomen. The force of the blow sent the man stumbling backward, crashing to the ground. "You're messing with the wrong person," Yeager muttered under his breath as he stood over the fallen man.
Ariana, initially frozen with fear, watched the scene unfold in disbelief. She hadn't expected anyone to come to her rescue.
Yeager, seeing her still shaken, stepped forward. "Are you alright?" he asked, his voice soft yet serious.
Ariana nodded, still catching her breath. "I... I'm okay. Thank you."
Yeager turned his attention back to the man on the ground, who was now groaning as he tried to rise. "You'll regret trying to hurt someone like her," Yeager said coldly, glaring at the man who was now trying to get up.
Ariana, now able to speak more clearly, asked, "Who is this guy? What does he want from me?"
Yeager looked at her with a serious expression. "I don't know yet, but we're going to find out. For now, you need to be careful. Someone's after you."
Ariana looked confused but also worried. "I don't know why he suddenly attacked me. But I have a feeling... something is wrong with this school."
Yeager gave a slight nod. "You're right. I've been sensing it too. We'll figure this out together."
After ensuring the man would pose no further threat, Yeager led Ariana down from the rooftop, guiding her back to a safer spot. Noel, still waiting under the tree, looked up in surprise as Yeager returned but was visibly relieved to see his brother safe.
Meanwhile, Zevanya, who was still in class, had been watching the situation from the classroom window. She couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. "What's really going on out there?" she thought to herself, her curiosity growing. "I need to find out more. This school is hiding something."
Certainly! Here's the translation in English:
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As Yeager and Ariana descended from the roof, the atmosphere around them remained tense, although the threat from the man who had attacked earlier had been dealt with. Yeager, still holding Ariana's hand to ensure she was safe, didn't realize that the situation was changing.
Suddenly, Zico Palma appeared, walking briskly toward them. Zico didn't know who Yeager really was, he only knew Yeager as the new student who was unfamiliar at the school. Seeing Yeager so close to Ariana made Zico feel jealous, and his emotions flared. Without saying much, Zico roughly swatted Yeager's hand away from Ariana.
"Don't touch my girlfriend," Zico said in a raised voice, full of warning.
Yeager stopped for a moment, narrowing his eyes at Zico. "Girlfriend?" he said in a calm voice, trying to process the sudden situation. "I was just making sure she's safe. Besides, who do you mean by 'girlfriend' here?"
Zico, feeling something was off, moved closer with a hostile attitude. "You'd better back off now," Zico said, challenging Yeager with a threatening stare. "You don't know who I am, and I don't like someone like you getting involved with my girlfriend."
Ariana, who was feeling awkward in this situation, tried to speak up. "Zico, don't, nothing happened. Yeager just helped me," she said with a slightly trembling voice, hoping Zico would hear her. But Zico didn't seem to listen and instead got closer to Yeager.
Yeager remained calm, despite the growing tension in the air. "I'm not trying to interfere with anyone," Yeager replied flatly, not showing any fear. "I'm just doing what should be done—protecting someone who needs help."
Zico continued to approach, but behind his tough demeanor, it was clear he didn't know who Yeager truly was. "You'd better stop now," Zico threatened, his voice rising. "You're just a new student, so don't meddle in my business with Ariana."
Yeager observed Zico carefully, then glanced at Ariana, who seemed caught between the two of them. "I'm not here to cause trouble, Zico," Yeager responded, still calm. "But if someone hurts another, I won't just stand by."
Ariana, who felt more and more uncomfortable, finally spoke again, firmly. "Zico, enough! I'm fine, he just helped me. That's all, nothing more!"
Yeager, hearing Ariana's words, finally eased the tension slightly and nodded slowly. "Alright," he said as he turned slightly, giving Zico space to approach Ariana.
Zico, still upset and confused about who Yeager really was, finally backed off slightly. "You better remember what I said," he muttered under his breath before turning and walking away.
Ariana, now feeling a little relieved, looked at Yeager with gratitude. "Thank you," she said sincerely. "But I can handle myself."
Yeager nodded. "I know, Ariana. But there are things out there that we can't predict."
With the situation now starting to calm down, they walked together to a safer spot at school, each of them reflecting on the mystery of who Zico really was and what was really going on at the school.
Suddenly, Anne entered the area near the sports field, searching for Yeager. "Eren!" she called, using Yeager's alias. Yeager turned around, a bit surprised to hear the name called in front of others. He nodded and walked over. "What's up, Anne?" he asked, trying to remain calm as the situation was beginning to feel more complicated.
Anne, looking serious, gestured for Yeager to follow her. "Come with me, there's something important we need to talk about."
Yeager followed Anne to the counseling room located at the back of the school. Once the door closed behind them, the atmosphere became quieter and more tense. Anne immediately pulled out some documents and photos from her bag. "I want to show you some crucial evidence," she said, her tone serious.
Anne opened one of the files and placed it on the table, revealing a photo of a young girl who appeared to have been killed in a gruesome way. "This is Jinny Baldwin," she said, showing the photo. "She was mysteriously murdered a few weeks ago. The case is still unsolved, but I've found some clues that link this to powerful figures in the school."
Yeager furrowed his brow as he looked at the photo. "What does this have to do with the school?" he asked, trying to piece together the information that was starting to confuse him.
Anne took a deep breath and continued, "Jinny was the daughter of a high-ranking official. Her father works in the education department, and her death has started to look suspicious because there are some names tied to a major corruption case within this school." She showed him more documents that listed names of officials and school staff involved in the network.
"Corruption?" Yeager asked, observing carefully. "Is this related to money laundering or something bigger?"
Anne nodded, "Yes. The hierarchy within this school—there's so much hidden behind the scenes. Some people who seem harmless, including among the staff, are involved in illegal activities. Jinny might have uncovered evidence pointing to them, and they killed her to cover it all up."
Yeager examined the photos and documents closely, realizing that this was a much bigger case than he initially thought. "So if that's true, this isn't just a murder case. It's about power, money, and influence within the school."
Anne nodded again, "That's why I need your help. I know you're a detective, and I need you to look into this. If we can expose this, we can solve Jinny's murder and maybe uncover who is behind this corruption network."
Yeager paused for a moment, considering what he had just heard. This was starting to make him feel like there was much more lurking beneath the surface of Tnelis Senior High than he had expected.
"I'll help," Yeager said finally, his voice serious. "But we have to be careful. If powerful people are involved, we can't just act recklessly. We need to gather enough evidence before we reveal anything."
Anne smiled slightly, feeling relieved that Yeager had agreed. "I know it's risky, but I believe you can do this."
Yeager looked at her for a moment, making sure Anne understood what they were up against. "We'll start by digging deeper into who is involved in this case. I'm sure there's more to uncover."
With their determination solidified, they began planning how to investigate the mysterious death of Jinny Baldwin. Meanwhile, secrets about corruption and power within Tnelis Senior were beginning to emerge little by little.