Pengayom

The endless World War had shattered the global order. Governments collapsed, oppression ran rampant, and society lost its way. Without education or morality, the world descended into the "Era of Thugs" where strength became the only law.  

For decades, the "Throne" the title for the ruler of this broken world remained empty. Not because no one desired it, but because no one was worthy of claiming it.  

In a newly independent nation called "Aswa", an ordinary teenager began his first year of high school. He arrived in Jakarta, the gathering place of Indonesia's most powerful delinquents. Yet instead of enrolling in the strongest school, Aswa chose the "weakest" a place reserved for the lowest caste of thugs.  

What is his goal?  
What could he possibly seek in a world whereonly the strong survive?

THRONELESS

Aswa was the student who beat up the upperclassmen at the gate on the first day - the same one now being hunted by King Yudan and who had carried the female student.

"So who are you?" Aswa asked the gray-eyed guy.

"I don't have a name," he replied indifferently.

The class returned to normal as they began studying like usual, and the teacher was finally able to teach properly.

After that incident, all the students now respected the teacher. Even the delinquent student seemed traumatized by what he'd witnessed.

Everything proceeded like a normal school day... except for the back row.

"You're so stingy! Just tell me your name!" Aswa kept bothering the guy.

But the guy remained silent and indifferent. Still, Aswa kept pestering him until finally the guy couldn't take it anymore - veins bulging on his forehead.

The guy grabbed Aswa by the collar, pulling him close to his face.

"You're so damn noisy!! My name's Arca!! Stop bothering me!!" he shouted angrily.

The whole class immediately turned to look, watching intently. Arca glared at them, making them quickly turn back around - his gaze was truly intimidating.

Arca then released his grip, leaving the whole class in awkward silence.

Seven minutes later, class resumed normally, but...

"Show me that power from before! Knock me flat on the ground! Hehe!"

Aswa kept bothering Arca despite the warning, making the other students worried about what might happen.

"If you won't show me, how about we fight together? That way I can see it for myself?"

Arca's overflowing emotions became unbearable as he bit his lip.

Arca punched the desk, splitting it in two. "You still don't get it?! You think I want to fight with you?! Fine then - if you can handle it, I'll fight you to the death, damn it!!" Arca challenged angrily.

In the midst of their commotion, Arca and Aswa were shocked to find themselves completely surrounded by hundreds of students - probably about 530 people - filling both the classroom and the hallway outside.

"You two are the ones who beat up our friends, right?! Freshmen with attitudes!!" one large student yelled at Aswa and Arca.

One of them whispered, "Hmm... So you're the so-called 'Weapon Killer'? What kind of cheesy name is that?!"

Their classmates could only stay silent and resigned. The teacher once again lowered her gaze.

"Originally the boss just wanted you all to pay tribute money, but you two had to cause trouble!! Now we'll beat up all the freshmen!"

They began attacking Arca and Aswa simultaneously.

*WHOOSH* A punch flew toward Arca *CRASH* The wall was broken through as someone went flying out.

Arca jumped out through the hole from the second floor, followed by Aswa diving headfirst with his legs up - a perfect "Dive" like in competitive diving.

The two were greeted by another crowd waiting below.

*THUD* They landed on the ground, kicking up dust everywhere.

The enemies waited for the dust to settle, but Arca used the opportunity to launch a surprise attack.

*WHOOSH* Arca dashed forward *SMACK* His punch sent someone flying into others.

Seeing this, they all rushed at Arca from all angles, aiming for his face.

Aswa leaped from the dust cloud onto Arca's head, landing with his hands on Arca's head and legs in the air, forcing Arca to duck.

Aswa then pushed his body upward, making their punches miss, while Arca below took advantage by kicking out their legs and making them fall.

It was a great combo, but only took down a few - hundreds more were still coming.

"Tch. What a pain," Arca muttered.

The New School Year [3]