Forming a plan

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The classroom was a flurry of activity as students worked together to barricade the door. Desks and chairs were stacked haphazardly, creating a makeshift barrier against whatever lurked outside. The tension in the air was thick, but Taesoo remained calm, his mind already racing ahead to their next move.

He motioned to Minho, his closest friend, and the two of them moved to a quiet corner of the room. Minho's face was pale, but his eyes were sharp, focused. "How's the situation out there?" he asked, his voice low.

"Bad," Taesoo replied, his tone grim. "We're dealing with something… inhuman. Fast, aggressive, and relentless. We'll need weapons if we're going to survive this."

Minho nodded, his jaw tightening. "Weapons and people who know how to use them."

Taesoo's gaze shifted to Hyejin, who was slumped in a chair nearby. She looked disinterested, almost bored, but Taesoo knew better. "Hyejin," he called out, his voice firm.

She glanced up, raising an eyebrow. "What?"

"You're good with swords and archery," Taesoo said. "You even competed internationally. We need you."

Hyejin sighed, leaning back in her chair. "Sounds like a hassle."

Before Taesoo could respond, Ji-eun hurried over, her face flushed with urgency. "Hey, guys! I think someone in this college can help us. It's Jihoon Lee from the next class. I've talked to the guys in our class who know him. He's resourceful and knows his way around tools and weapons."

"Wow, great," Hyejin drawled, still lounging in her chair. "Ji-eun has such social skills."

Taesoo ignored the sarcasm, his mind already working through the possibilities. "Jihoon Lee… if he's as capable as you say, he could be a valuable asset."

Minho stepped forward, his voice steady. "We should assemble those who are physically capable and form two groups. One group will stay here and hold down the fort. The other group—ours—will go outside to get resources. But we'll need two more members from this class to join us."

"I agree," Ji-eun said, her expression serious. "We don't even know if the outside of the school is safe or not. We need to be smart about this."

Taesoo nodded, his eyes scanning the room. "Alright. Let's make this quick. Minho, you and I will handle the recruitment. Hyejin, get ready—you're coming with us. Ji-eun, keep an eye on the barricade and make sure no one panics."

Hyejin groaned, finally sitting up straight. "Fine, but if I die, I'm haunting all of you."

Minho smirked. "Noted."

As Taesoo and Minho moved through the classroom, they quickly identified two more students who could join their group: Soo-ah, a track athlete with impressive speed, and Jaehyun, a burly guy who'd been on the wrestling team. Both were nervous but willing to help.

Once the group was assembled, Taesoo addressed them, his voice calm but commanding. "Listen up. We're going out there to find weapons, supplies, and anyone else who can help us. Stick together, stay alert, and don't take unnecessary risks. Understood?"

The group nodded, their faces a mix of fear and determination. Taesoo turned to Ji-eun, who was standing by the barricade. "Hold things down here. We'll be back as soon as we can."

Ji-eun gave him a small smile. "Be careful."

With that, Taesoo led the group to a side door that hadn't been barricaded yet. He paused, his hand resting on the handle, and took a deep breath. "Ready?"

Hyejin adjusted the strap of her bag, her expression now focused. "Let's get this over with."

Taesoo pushed the door open, and the group stepped into the unknown, the sounds of groaning and shuffling growing louder as they ventured further into the chaos.