Episode 7

The lesson proceeded as the teacher carefully outlined the day's subject matter. Ferzo engaged in the lesson enthusiastically.

Yun glanced back, smiling slyly at the focused Ferzo. "Just you wait, I'll play a trick on you," Yun muttered quietly.

"Alright, children, please work on problems 1 through 10, and when you're done, bring them to the front," the teacher instructed after finishing her explanation.

"Okay, ma'am," the students replied wearily, wishing the problems scribbled on the chalkboard could just be assigned as homework instead.

"This time, I have to tackle the problems seriously," declared Ferzo. He poured his full effort into it, thinking hard and striving to get every single answer right.

Having completed the task, Ferzo walked to the front with his notebook in hand.

"Ma'am, I've finished," Ferzo said as he handed his work to the teacher.

The students were accustomed to Ferzo's quick completion of problems, for he was a bright pupil; last year, he even garnered a scholarship, although regrettably for only three months—the remaining funds allegedly mismanaged by a teacher covering so-called handling fees.

"Good, you may take a seat while I check your work," the teacher responded. Ferzo returned to his seat in the farthest corner at the back.

The teacher reviewed and nodded approvingly as she checked off Ferzo's answers.

"Ferzo, please come to the front," the teacher beckoned. Ferzo headed to the front once more.

"Ferzo, all your answers are correct, this is exactly what I want to see, so keep it up. You've earned a 100, good job Ferzo," praised the teacher, pleased.

"Thank you, ma'am," Ferzo bowed respectfully, then smiled as he returned to his seat.

Ferzo looked at his notebook, grinning. In truth, he was viewing his system interface; his virtual funds were growing, and he had just obtained a laptop, its image spinning on his holographic touch screen.

"I'll be able to try out some gaming later when I get home," Ferzo nodded to himself. He had always enjoyed gaming but only had enough money to make do, often relegated to peeking over his classmates' shoulders.

The siren's wail marked the end of the school day, and the children hastened out of their classrooms.

Ferzo walked down the corridors and exited the school. Behind him, Yun along with Iyan and Mul, tracked Ferzo on their motorcycle, Ferzo continued his leisurely pace along the pedestrian path, aware of the trio's presence.

"I really want revenge for his audacity to resist," seethed Yun.

"Yeah, I want payback for that kick he gave me," Iyan chipped in.

Yun stopped his motorbike. Despite having healing abilities, Ferzo still needed to evade; he broke into a sprint as Yun and his friends pranked Ferzo.

"Don't run away!" Yun shouted.

"Only a fool wouldn't run," Ferzo retorted, continuing his escape.

"Dammit! Just you wait, I'll make you suffer like yesterday!" Yun bellowed angrily.

"Hahaha, catch me if you can," Ferzo taunted back, laughing and fueling Yun's fury.

They gave up the chase and sped off on the motorcycle. As they neared Ferzo, he dashed behind them, out of their reach to pursue again.

"You won't get away tomorrow," Yun threatened.

"I'll be waiting," Ferzo grinned cheekily.

"Damn! Whatever spirit's got into him, making him so defiant, I won't stand for it," Yun grumbled, frustrated.

Ferzo headed home with a smile still on his face.

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