School Again III

As everyone got ready to go home, Kate turned to August with a nudge. "August, look at that," she said, nodding toward the hallway where a commotion was brewing.

August smirked mischievously. "Looks like something interesting is going on. Let's watch."

"Indeed," Kate added, a sly smile crossing her face as the three stood near the doorway, observing the scene. The rest of Class S exchanged puzzled glances at their behavior.

"It's Kurt Ritzburg," August noted, his face twisting in mild disgust. "He's been pestering Cecily and claiming her as his fiancée for ages. Let's see how Shin handles this."

As Kurt approached, fury etched across his features, he pointed at Cecily. "YOU'RE MY FIANCÉE! HOW DARE YOU TALK TO ANOTHER MAN?!"

"It's him," Shin thought, his jaw tightening. Maria glanced at him nervously. "Shin, that's the guy who's been spreading rumors about Cecily."

Cecily's hand tightened on Shin's shirt, her eyes wide with fear. Kurt stepped forward, attempting to grab her arm, but Shin intercepted, smacking Kurt's hand away. Kurt's face turned crimson with rage. "TACTLESS MAGGOT! LISTEN! THIS WOMAN IS BETROTHED TO ME!" he shouted.

Shin, eyes cold and sharp, turned to Cecily. "What do you want to do?" he asked softly. Cecily hesitated, trembling before finally speaking.

"I- I reject your proposal!" Cecily's voice was louder and more forceful than anyone expected. "Having you go around saying we're engaged is annoying!"

The hall fell silent with shock. Kurt's eyes bulged, and he sputtered in disbelief. "YOU DARE GO AGAINST ME?!"

"Yes, I do!" Cecily replied, trying to steady herself. "I don't wish to become whatever you have in mind!"

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?!" Kurt roared, reaching out to grab Cecily's collar. But again, Shin deflected him effortlessly.

"Enough," Shin said, his tone low but filled with warning. The moment seemed to stretch endlessly as the tension crackled in the air.

Kurt, realizing he'd been stopped again, exploded in frustration. "YOU WOMEN ARE SUPPOSED TO SERVE MEN! I AM OFFERING YOU THE HONOR OF SERVING ME! USE YOUR HEAD, YOU—"

Before he could finish, Kate stepped forward, placing herself in front of Cecily with a calm, unwavering stance. "That's enough. Go back now," she commanded.

"I thought Shin how to act to protect his girl. If this continues, this guy will die too early," Kate thought to herself.

"WHO ARE YOU, ANOTHER WOMAN!" Kurt shouted.

"That's enough. You better go back," Kate said, stepping in front of Cecily.

"WHO ARE YOU, A LOWER CREATURE TO TELL ME THAT?!" Kurt shouted, shocking Shin and August.

Shin tried to stop Kate. "WAIT!" Shin shouted as he reached out to her, but before he could stop her, he was suddenly thrown towards the other end of the hallway and slammed into the wall with a heavy crash.

"ACK!! TOO LATE!" Shin thought to himself.

"SHIN!" everyone shouted.

As Kate walked slowly toward Kurt, her expression was calm but filled with an intimidating, cold confidence. "Lower creature, you say?" she said softly, her voice almost a whisper but carrying a heavy, dangerous undertone.

Kurt, still defiant, shot back, "YEAH!" But before he could react, a magical barrier suddenly engulfed him, and he scrambled to react, his fear growing. "Kurt! Run!" Shin shouted, but Kate didn't give him the chance. With a swift motion, she grabbed the barrier and crushed it effortlessly, causing shards of magic to fly in all directions.

Kurt's eyes widened in panic, and his breathing became shallow. The situation escalated quickly as Kate ripped through more barriers that appeared, her power unmistakably overwhelming. "Kate, STOP THIS! YOU'LL KILL HIM!" Shin shouted, rushing through the hallway towards her, desperation in his voice.

August's face was filled with concern as he also urged, "Kate, you better stop this!" His usual calm was replaced with genuine worry.

Kate turned her gaze towards Kurt, her hand raised, ready to end it. But before she could act, Shin dashed in front of her, his face stern with determination, though the underlying worry was clear in his eyes. "TCH!" Kate clicked her tongue in annoyance but paused.

"Stop this. I'm planning to start that, so can you stop this?" Shin said, his voice laced with a mix of frustration and concern. He knew Kate's anger was dangerous, and he wanted to find a way to calm her down. But deep inside, he was also fully aware of the potential disaster she could unleash.

Kate's expression softened as she took a deep breath, her intense aura slowly receding as she calmed herself. You better get ready. Once you become a demon, I'll deal with you properly, she thought to herself, but kept the thought hidden.

Everyone in the hall, including August, dropped to their knees as the dense, almost oppressive mana from Kate's being seeped into the air, making it hard to breathe. The weight of her power was palpable, and no one dared to move as she walked away, leaving an eerie silence in her wake.

Later, in the classroom of Class S, Shin was visibly tense, wiping sweat from his brow. "Look, everyone," he said, his voice unsteady but trying to keep it together. "How should I do this?" His eyes darted around, seeking advice but unsure of the right approach.

August, leaning back in his chair, was more composed, but even he couldn't mask the underlying respect and fear he felt toward Kate. "Look I detected an unbelievable amount of mana in Kate Bowen... so we better not piss her off,"Shin said, his tone serious but not unkind. His words reflected both admiration for her power and caution.

August nodded in agreement, rubbing the back of his neck nervously. "Indeed... I can see how she threw you with just a blast of her mana," he said, his voice filled with a hint of disbelief at the sheer force Kate had displayed. It was clear they both realized just how dangerous she could be when pushed too far.

"Where did Kate come from in the first place?" Alice asked, her brow furrowing with confusion.

"Indeed, this is the first time I've seen her," Rin added, her voice tinged with curiosity. "To be able to hide such magical power... It's impressive."

The air in the classroom grew heavy as the weight of the conversation settled in.

"Since we're all already here," Shin interrupted, trying to shift the atmosphere, "how about we go to my place? I also need to talk to Grandma about Cecily's protection."

Meanwhile, at Kate's house, in the living room:

"I detected a vast amount of magic just moments ago," Merlin remarked, his voice filled with intrigue.

"That was probably me, Grandpa," Kate replied nonchalantly, though her eyes flickered with a hint of unease.

"What happened?" Melinda asked, concern threading through her tone.

"I'm watching Shin protect a girl, but when I sensed the situation was escalating, I stepped in," Kate explained calmly, though her mind was still processing what had happened.

"You? But you're terrible at talking to people," Melinda said with a teasing smile.

"Grandma, that hurts," Kate joked, trying to lighten the mood. After a brief pause, she continued, "I only intervened when things were getting out of hand. I told the guy to back off, but he... He asked me, 'Who am I, a lower creature, to command him?'"

"Eh? The air suddenly got heavier," Kate thought, glancing at her grandfather. His expression had turned serious, his eyes sharp with intensity.

"I expect that you dealt with him?" Merlin asked, his voice calm but edged with authority.

"What are you saying? She's in school she can't just go around killing people there!" Melinda interjected, her tone a mix of disbelief and exasperation.

"But at the very least, she could've taught that bastard a lesson," Merlin replied, his gaze unwavering.

"What did Shin do?" Melinda asked, her curiosity piqued.

"He tried to stop me," Kate admitted, her tone softening. "That's why we ended up fighting."

"I see," Melinda said quietly, her expression thoughtful.

A heavy silence lingered in the room until the sudden creak of the door broke it. Kate stood up abruptly.

"Then I must go," she said, her voice steady.

"Where are you going?" Melinda asked, her concern evident.

"I'm just going to my room," Kate replied with a small smile, though it didn't quite reach her eyes. "Don't worry about me, Grandma. I just need some rest."

Without waiting for a response, Kate turned and walked away, her footsteps echoing faintly in the quiet house.

After some time, Melinda spoke, her voice tinged with worry. "This will be a problem."

"What do you mean?" Merlin asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Kate might end up all alone if she keeps showing her powers like this," Melinda explained, her words heavy with concern.

"I don't think so," Merlin said, shaking his head. "Kate is already satisfied with us by her side. And don't forget, she's been alive for a long time. She's probably become friends with herself at this point."

Melinda sighed. "Maybe so. But I still want her to have some close friends."

In Kate's room, she lay on her bed, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

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Some time later, Kate opened her eyes and stretched.

"I fell asleep," she thought to herself as she stood up, brushing off her clothes. Looking out the window, she noticed the darkened sky. "Looks like it's already nighttime, too," she murmured, heading downstairs.

As she descended, she paused, noticing an unexpected gathering in the living room. Her classmates and grandparents were sitting with the king himself.

"Uncle Dis?" Kate said, her voice tinged with surprise as she approached the group.

"Oh, Kate. It's good to see you're doing well," Disseum replied warmly, offering her a kind smile.

"Wha- what are you doing here?" Maria blurted out, then quickly covered her mouth, realizing her mistake. "I'm sorry! I didn't mean that!" she apologized hastily, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment.

"I'm currently living here," Kate said calmly, her gaze resting on Maria for a moment before shifting to the others.

"Are you... related to His Highness or the heroes?" Maria asked, hesitating as though unsure she wanted the answer.

"No," Disseum interjected, his tone proud. "She's my niece."

The room fell silent, stunned expressions all around. Even Kate, though inwardly shocked, kept her face neutral. Her sharp eyes, however, caught August in the corner, stifling a laugh.

"August," Kate thought, narrowing her eyes slightly. "What is he planning?"

"She's here to get guidance from Master Merlin and Melinda," Disseum said with a calm authority.

"Even Disseum is saying something outrageous," Melinda thought to herself, suppressing a sigh as she noticed Kate's sharp gaze locked on August.

"I see. Looks like those two are already planning something stupid... and on their first meeting?" Melinda mused silently, her expression remaining composed.

Suddenly, Shin stepped forward, bowing his head slightly. "I'm really sorry about earlier. It's just... I was worried you might kill him, so I had to stop you," he said earnestly.

Kate waved off his concern, her tone even. "Don't worry about it. I wasn't planning to kill him I just wanted to teach him a lesson," she explained, taking a seat beside Melinda.

As she settled in, her thoughts turned inward. "I planned to keep up this act of not being related to the heroes, but since things have taken this turn, I might as well take advantage of it," she decided, glancing subtly at the group.

For the rest of the conversation, Kate mostly listened, letting the others take the lead. However, she occasionally caught Cecily glancing in her direction.

"At this point, it's obvious Cecily is already in love with Shin," Kate observed, her lips curving into a faint smirk. "Grandma and Maria will probably team up to make Cecily realize her feelings. Hmm... I could use that to my advantage, maybe even make her a little jealous. I'll take Maria's role in this little game," she thought, her mind already forming plans.

The Next Day

At school, Kate sat at her desk, casually resting her chin on her hand while August leaned over, talking to her.

"Look, I had to tell my father about our plan. It looks to me like you've lost interest, so I had to do something," August said, frowning slightly.

"I did lose interest," Kate admitted, her tone cool. "But Cecily glancing at me yesterday reignited my desire to make her jealous."

"I noticed that too," August said with a knowing smirk.

Before their conversation could continue, the door opened, and Shin, Maria, and Cecily walked in together.

"Look at you, already surrounded by girls," August teased Shin with a grin.

"Good morning, everyone," Shin said, waving casually before turning to August. "And Gus, you know exactly why I'm doing this."

Cecily's eyes briefly flicked to Kate. "Good morning to you, Miss Kate," she said with a polite smile.

Kate responded without looking at her. "Good morning," she said flatly, turning her gaze out the window.

Cecily hesitated, her expression falling slightly. "Did I do something to upset her?" she whispered to Maria.

"Don't mind her, Cecily," Shin said, trying to comfort her. "She's been like this since we were kids."

His words had an unexpected effect everyone froze, their attention snapping to Shin.

"You've known each other since you were kids?" Maria asked, her curiosity piqued as the group began to gather around him.

"Yeah," Shin explained, scratching the back of his head. "I lived with Grandpa, and she lived with Grandma. But they would visit us occasionally."

Kate suddenly chimed in, her voice calm but sharp. "I only visited because Uncle said I had to. If I didn't, I'd end up betrothed to someone."

"Yeah," August added with a chuckle. "Father has been grumbling about that particular problem with you."

Shin's eyes widened slightly as the weight of the conversation hit him. "Did I just get myself in trouble?" he thought to himself, beads of sweat forming on his forehead as the group's curiosity intensified.

"We're childhood friends, so don't be cold like that, even if you're bad with words," Shin said with a smirk, leaning closer to Kate. "Come on, don't be like that. Come here and make some friends," he added, his tone light but teasing.

"Do you think I'll back down that easily?" Shin thought to himself.

Kate's eyes narrowed slightly, and she leaned forward with a devilish smile. "No," she replied smoothly, her voice dripping with mischief. "And you know our relationship is much more... complicated than that."

The words hit Shin like a lightning bolt, and he instinctively took a step back. "I've dug myself even deeper," he thought, swallowing hard as his mind raced.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught August grinning a knowing, mischievous smile.

"What's up with that expression? Don't tell me..." Shin's thoughts spiraled as a horrifying realization struck him. "These two are working together!"

His internal scream echoed in his head, but outwardly, he kept his composure. Barely.

"I'd better think things through this time," Shin thought, sneaking a glance at Cecily, who seemed slightly confused by the tension in the room. "If I don't, Cecily might get the wrong idea."

His mind continued to churn. "What are these two plotting? So this is why she introduced herself as Uncle Dis's niece instead of my mom's. They're definitely scheming something… probably trying to make Cecily or me do something outrageous."

Shin's jaw tightened as he struggled to maintain his calm exterior. "I can't believe they dragged Cecily into my punishment. I need a plan… fast."

Before anything could continue, the teacher suddenly entered the room.

"Good morning, everyone. Homeroom is starting, so please take your seats," Alfred said with a smile as he walked to the front of the room.

"For today, we'll be taking a tour of the school, and I'll explain everything you need to know," Alfred continued, his voice enthusiastic.

Later, outside, as they walked toward another building, Alfred began his tour.

"The school consists of two main buildings," Alfred began, pointing ahead. "One of the buildings is where all the classrooms are located."

He continued, "There are four classes per grade. The Freshman class is on the first floor, the Sophomore class is on the second floor, and the Senior class is on the third floor."

They walked further, and Alfred motioned to another building.

"The second building contains the Faculty Office, the Student Council room, laboratories, and various club research labs," Alfred explained.

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"Do you have a club you want to join?" Kate asked, catching up to Shin.

"I don't think any of these clubs would satisfy you," Kate added with a knowing smile.

"Indeed, Kate is right," August chimed in, nodding thoughtfully. "So, how about you create your own club?"

"Oh?" Shin replied, raising an eyebrow.

"Hmm, a club created by Wolford-kun... that sounds interesting," Alfred commented, his tone intrigued.

"It certainly is interesting," Rin added, her voice soft but curious.

"Even her?" Shin thought to himself, surprised by Rin's interest.

Soon, everyone from Class S started to voice their opinions on the idea.

"You all are interested?" Shin asked, looking around in disbelief.

"Yes!" the class responded in unison, their enthusiasm palpable.

"If Shin-kun is making his own club, then I'll join too," Cecily said with a bright smile.

"Me too!" Maria added, nodding eagerly.

"Then what will we research?" Thor asked, his curiosity piqued.

"You can decide that later," Alfred replied with a chuckle.

After the tour, everyone arrived at the cafeteria, where they ate together.

"From nothing, little by little, it was decided that I'll start my own club," Shin thought to himself, still processing the unexpected turn of events.

In the afternoon, in a practice room, the entire Class S stood in a line, waiting for their lesson to begin.

"Now then," Alfred said, his tone suddenly serious, "let's begin your first lesson at the Advanced Magic Academy."

His voice carried the weight of authority, signaling that the day's lesson would be anything but ordinary.