Episode 20. Teacher Test pt. 4

I walked towards the class that yesterday was made for a hidden meeting, on the way I saw Erika and her opponent were already in the middle of the arena. I guess I'll be late for the show if I have to go there, but what can I do. this is my job.

Dor

Gunshots sounded, I looked towards the arena while walking towards the class. In my heart, I wished my friend. 'Good luck.'

The class seemed to have been abandoned by the student because someone directed it. The class was completely empty and tightly closed. I knocked on the door with a loud knock.

TOK TOK TOK!

"Come in!" An old woman's voice came from inside.

I opened the door, there were more people than I expected. Nova with his son, Halim with 2 bodyguards, and the president brought 1 bodyguard with him. Even so, I feel the president has more than 1, I feel there are many weapons ready to target anyone who tries to attack the president from afar.

"Okay let's get started." Halim clapped his hands once.

Their faces all sharpened, they couldn't believe each other. The president just stared at them bored, like he was being ordered to take care of the children.

"Both of you... Better get rid of the hateful stares at both of you."

The president finally straightened his seat and interrupted them both.

"This bet is the idea of both of you, and a man in front of us is the one who will decide." Mr.President looked at me.

"So... How? What are you going to do, Rasyid?" The president asked me my choice.

I closed my eyes while thinking about it. But it's useless because I've got the answer since my first match. I opened my eyes and said,

"I will win!"

"It is your duty as my subordinate, Rasyid...I praise you." (Nova)

"Really...You have a loyal pet, don't you, Mrs. Nova?" (Halim)

"You better not call my mother's subordinates a pet or I'll beat you up! Rasyid is an important part of this plan!" Nova's son is mad at him.

I couldn't help but remain silent and put flat expression when I heard them fighting. My eyes focused on the President, who had wanted to hold back his anger because he was like forgotten by them.

"Can you guys calm down (slams the table)?! You know there are more important things to do here than fighting with your damn ego, especially you, Nova. You should know there's something you're forgetting!" (President)

"What's that?" (Nova)

"Hahhhh(holds forehead)... You two are nothing more than people with empty ambitions. What I'm asking is... What's Rasyid get from following your bet?" (President)

"Oh...(closes eyes) I'm sorry, Mr. President. I forgot about that, I remember promising him a lot of money." (Nova)

"Woy Woy Woy! Do you only pay money to your subordinates? Hahahha... This is why I consider him nothing more than a pet... (Looks at me while laughing) Hey Rasyid, you were tricked by this old lady (points to Nova)." (Halim)

"It turns out that the rumors are true if you don't give your subordinates good pay for their duties. In the new law, subordinates cannot only be paid with money. Moreover, the person in front of us is the one who carries out your dirty work. The state will doubt you, Nova.!" (President)

Nova's shocked face suddenly appeared, it seemed she didn't know there was such a rule. I actually know, but I'm lazy to argue so I just keep quiet.

"Okay then... What do you want, Rasyid? Other than money." (Nova)

"Hey hear that brat, what do you want? Don't let her fool you. You're even her trusted subordinate right now."

Desire...

I never imagined what I wanted, my life was filled with fulfilling tasks to the point where I forgot what desire was. I closed my eyes while holding my chin, I had to think of something.

Something that reminded me, I opened my eyes and straightened my body. I just wanted that, something I'll regret for the rest of my life.

"I want to know... Details of the events of the incident in 2046!"

I said it firmly, I guess it's fine saying that. All of them, though vaguely knew what really happened back then.

The president finally sat down casually and looked at Nova, as did Halim.

"Rasyid has spoken. What is your answer, Nova?" (President)

"I don't really mind talking about this, but are you mentally ready, Rasyid?" (Nova)

I bent down and put my right hand on my chest.

"I am ready!"

"Alright, now I've saved your wish. And as an agreement, I'll say it after the teacher's test."

The three people agreed and disband the meeting. Nova's son, Doni patted my shoulder and raised his thumb with a smile. Now the class has been fully abandoned.

A fearful dry season and many casualties were caused by it. I've only heard rumors, that the incident had something to do with the incident that made me want to disappear from this world so badly. Neither my brother nor Nova has ever told the truth, about what happened to my eldest brother, Nazrul Aji.

When I returned to my seat, Erika's match was over. I stared at the Monitor in disbelief. My body was immediately covered in sweat, hoping that what I saw was a mistake, but Erika's name was crossed on the monitor. Erika has lost?

I tried to look at Erika's seat from here, but she wasn't there. I opened my phone and the screen gave out a lot of notifications.

(Mr. Rasyid, where are you?, Xander Xander.)

(Your little lady is in sadness, but you gone, Samuel Yucheng.)

(Mr. Rasyid, Erika in mental attack, Marika Tasya.)

Why do they contact me when Erika is sad? Did something bad happen to her?

I immediately tried to walk towards the school health center with a small run.

The situation confused me. First, I was suddenly asked what I wanted by those 3 people. second, Erika lost the fight. Third, why did they even contact me?

I entered the school health center, and all teachers of 1st-year physical gathered around Erika's bed. They looked at me who had just come, I walked up to them and asked how she was.

"What happened to Erika?"

"When in battle, she got bickers with her opponent."(Xander)

"That's weird… Even though Erika isn't that kind of person." (Samuel)

"I heard what they were talking about...That's why I called you, Rasyid?" The three of us were surprised by Tasya's flat and empty expression. She still hadn't recovered from what happened after her battle.

"When fighting Fredrica, Erika kept being called a whore. She said that because Erika suddenly approached you, a person with connections from the vice-mayor." Tasya said that with a straight face with sadness enveloping her.

I suddenly remembered, that one of my ex-brothers once came to my house. Her blonde hair was very easy to spot because it was rare for such a person to enter the house. When I saw Fredrica, I felt I knew her. So this is why...

I lowered my head, "I'm sorry, because my brother..."

"It's your fault, Fredrica constantly mocks Erika. At first, Erika ignores her, but over time her fighting spirit is destroyed, and can't shoot properly. Fredrica who got the chance immediately stabbed her brutally. Her hate towards your brother is horrible, if Anitya's technology wasn't around, I may don't know what is Erika's body parts anymore."

I can't say anything. My fighting spirit was crushed, but I had to win. I want to know that incident, my one step towards the truth has just begun.

Someone touched my back, and I looked at him. Samuel just smiled at me while saying. "Can you come with me for a moment?" I walked out following him. We chatted outside that room.

"You still don't seem to understand, do you?" Samuel smiled while crossing his arms, I just replied by shaking my head.

"I really don't know at all."

"Erika actually saw you off during the fight, she was down from the start."

"Then?"

"Are you dense or just a fool?"

I scratched my hair full of questions.

"I'll just take that as dense, she lost because the person she wanted to ask for support is left."

"Didn't she message everyone?"

"Eh... How do you say it?... Tell you what, she needed your support, but you disappeared. Erika feels betrayed by you."

Samuel's words stabbed me, I only understood when he said about being betrayed. All this time Erika said that she wanted to surpass me. Since her defeat, she feels that she is not the strongest anymore. She continued to practice until she finally cornered me like the training time at that time.

I left her when she wanted to see her progress, even though she was a teacher.

Xander and Tasya left the room, they couldn't stay there and went back to their seats. Samuel touch my shoulder and whispered, "I leave Erika to you."

I looked at his back which was away from me.

They misunderstood something.