The Public Perception

"Why does everyone talk about the hierarchy?" Lee Seng asked. The nurse stood up and smiled at Lee Seng.

"It's the way things work around here. If you aren't useful to the Academy, you're at the bottom. If you practice your power and grow to be really useful, then the more respect you get. The ones at the top are those who've worked their butts off to get the reputation they have."

"And how does that exactly work?"

"Well, doing missions, field work like I'm doing, attending student activities, having good grades, the list could go on. You do what your told and put in the effort, you'll be fine around here. Not sure how that works for someone like you, though. You're well-known as the Creator's son and your changed appearance makes you stand out more." The nurse shrugged. He turned and Lee Seng stood up, grabbing his katana and started to follow him.

"So someone like me will always be watched?"