Resolve

(Rodova Military Academy, The Mess Hall – Present Time)

After Yu Shen and the other circuit team members exited the mess hall, a heavy silence hung in the air.

All eyes shifted toward Leo and Su Yang, the two first-years who had just been publicly humiliated and overpowered—and the gazes that fell upon them today were not something they were accustomed to.

They were used to admiration. Fear. Respect.

But today?

The stares directed at them carried none of those things.

Instead, they were filled with pity. Mockery. Satisfaction at their downfall—the same kind of looks that had been cast upon the unfortunate first-year Su Yang had crushed on the very first day.

But now, it was their turn.

Leo could feel the weight of those stares pressing down on him, his male pride burning from within as he winced at the bitter taste of helplessness.

He had faced many things since arriving at this academy.

Fights. Threats. Insults.