[ Expressionless Awakener ]

'Lilac... Welstone?' I thought as i feel a sense of familiarity.

A character which i have forgotten entirely, Well... Not entirely...

[ "I hope all of you are doing well!" ] Instructor lilac Spoke through the screen giving an expression that gives off a gentle yet mysterious aura.

'Lilac welstone... Known to have a majestic beauty but a mysterious aura wavering in between that gentle expression... Not like i have any details of her in the novel, but what's the point of trying to remember?.. Maybe a secret villain possibly?' I thought as i began to ponder at the screen, seemingly stare at it expressionlessly.

[ "It seems like Golden Grace's instructor hasn't come here yet to the arena... It's just like last year's semester isn't it?" ] Instructor Lilac asked as she tilted her head slightly to the principal, mentioning the instructor of the Golden Grace classroom.

[ "Haha! It seems like it! Oh well, I guess we'll start the arena without him!" ] The principal of the academy spoke as he chuckled lightly.

'The instructor of the Golden Grace isn't here in the arena..? Although i do remember him a bit from the novel, I don't think i have seen his face around here at the academy...' I thought quietly, Continuing to ponder again.

'Oh well.' I shook my head and shrugged, shrugging away the ponder inside my head.

[ Since the Golden Grace Instructor isn't here, I'll continue onto my other announcement! ] The principal spoke enthusiastically, smiling like an old man, even tho he is old.

[ Do you all remember last year's arena game, right? ]

[ Last year we had 3 games... ]

[ But this time... We'll be playing 5! Shall we start? ] The principal shouted excitedly, Giving the students even more energetic energy and excitement

'5..? What did he mean by 5..?' I thought as my ahoge resembled a question mark.

Suddenly, The walls inside the waiting room suddenly opened slowly after the screen was turned off. It also gave me a frightful startle that made me fall off my chair entirely. 'Ow!' I mumbled silently.

Suddenly, A thought came into mind.

'....This Arena..... is just like from last year huh..?' I thought as i suddenly remembered last year's arena game.

The arena was filled with students every last period of the semester of each year, Giving excitement everywhere with eyes filled with passion.

It's not only popular in the academy, but in fact viewed online almost by the entire world.

There would be news and a series of excitement about the arena like some sports game and would always be viewed every time the principal announced about it.

The arena contains at least 3 games chosen by the instructors from the top 3 classes of the academy.

The screen would show at least 10 game recommendations every round, each chosen its own play and its own instructions.

Although this is the third semester, How come i never remembered it..? This is why people call me forgetful.

'But wait...'

'If I'm not with the audience anymore... Then..' I thought as i widened my eyes by a centimeter, shaking my ahoge slowly and realizing why I'm in the waiting room of this arena in the first place.

'NO... NO..... THIS CAN'T BE...'

[ Let us begin..... ]

[ our first game! ]

The walls began to open entirely, Showing the entire arena that is filled with even more colors and confetti unlike before. Cheers and noises were heard distinctively and eyes filled with passion and inspiration.

At this moment, I was still on the ground from the impact of the chair, shocked at the realization i have gotten into.

It seems like...... i had walked into the lions den... Cluelessly.

Suddenly, I was grabbed by the back of my clothing, making me afloat in the air while getting caught off-guard.

'What the-?'

I immediately felt a familiar yet cold aura, giving me huge hints of the person grabbing my uniform.

"Kw-kwa- Kwan- Alexander... Grace....?" I stuttered as i took a slight glance, Almost forgetting Kwan Jihu's current name in the novel.

"....Kim.... Johnson." He mumbled in a deep monotone, Giving me goosebumps as my ahoge shook in fear while being expressionless.

It was as if just this morning when i had the most normal day i had, going to class and hanging out with my friends like usual...

'But... WHY DID THINGS GOT SO MUCH WORSE!!!???' I thought as i shivered expressionlessly, Giving myself the fear i had those two months ago.

I didn't even greet him because I was honestly too scared to do so! Well.... Isn't that how normal people would react if they ever encountered this situation? ( Depends on the situation whether or not. )

Suddenly, Kwan jihu began to drag me out of the waiting room, walking out of the normal door where I first came.

I was confused and puzzled, Not knowing what Kwan Jihu's exact plan is that I'll definitely be involved in.

'This guy.... What is he going to do to me!?' I thought as i felt a single drop of sweat dripping.

"Can you... Put me down..?" I asked nervously at Kwan Jihu.

Kwan jihu didn't seem to want to let go of me so easily, And even if i tried to resist the urge to run away or grab his hands to put me down, the only outcome is that he would never let go.

The same outcome would happen even if i tried to use my skill abilities.. Its proof hes showing me something important.. If that's the case.

I also got a hint of embarrassment due to the eyes of students who saw me get dragged by him.... Obviously they gossiped about it.

'Well... he is stronger than me after all.' I thought as i felt slight envy.

Kwan jihu continued to drag me through the halls inside the arena building, still puzzled on what's going on.

The atmosphere began to feel awkward, Due to the quietness between me and the guy grabbing my uniform.

It was definitely frustrating that i had to deal with this kind of stuff... Just because i know about the novel doesn't mean i'll get forced to disturb it! I'm not like one of those people who support the main character while hiding! Though it's already too late for that.

I sighed pathetically, Already getting used to the cold air Kwan Jihu is wavering.

Suddenly, The noises from the principal and the cheering of students began to slow down.

Although i didn't notice it, I suddenly felt the quiet atmosphere as I continued to get myself dragged.

'...' "Umm..." "Am i gonna get pinned by the wall again..?" I mumbled in an honestly concerned tone. (While expressionless)

"No" Kwan Jihu replied back.

'Oh.'

Awkwardness continued on, It was as if I'm getting dragged with no reasoning nor explanation, even though I WAS getting dragged with no explanation.

Suddenly, We stumbled upon a dark huge room inside the arena, It was weird since it was the first time i stumbled one.

Kwan Jihu, Continued to drag me, Dragging me inside the dark room until all of the lights were suddenly turned on.

'...????'

'Now that i think about it... Where are we..?' I thought as i continued to get dragged.

The dark room was actually a labyrinth filled with different kinds of passageways, The walls looked moldy and old, while the ground turned from cement to dirt.

It's just like one of those labyrinths that a video game player would explore.

The door from the dark room where we first came wasn't seen anymore, I was getting dragged from behind but I wasn't able to notice the darkness consuming it.

'...' 'Wait, How long have I been getting dragged for...?' I thought as i felt a sense of danger and concern, making my ahoge shake suddenly in worry.

Kwan Jihu took a turn in another passageway suddenly, Making me notice the halls getting darker and darker.

"Hey... Where are we going...?" I asked in concern while keeping an expressionless expression.

Kwan jihu stopped for a moment, letting go of my uniform he was grabbing.

"Here." He mumbled as he took a glance to look at me.

I was puzzled and confused, But i already have a bad feeling about what hes going to do.

'Now that i think about it, I've been blank the whole time when kwan jihu dragged me through these passageways....' 'He didn't even greet me when he first grabbed me by the back of my uniform, No... why bother greeting me after 1 month and a half of no interaction?'

'...' '.....' '...........' '.....Am i going to die by the protagonists HANDS!!???' I thought as i began to panic, Grabbing my hair as my ahoge shook vertically in horrendous, while making a straight face.

Suddenly, The torches inside the room began to light up one by one. The room was filled entirely with light by the torches.

The room looked like some kind of private arena, except that it has no audience and the area was a bit smaller than the huge arena outside.

'But.... It's more of a place where students can do 1v1 with each other.... Is there a place like this in the novel that i didn't remember?' I pondered quietly.

I took my time to look around the room for a while, It didn't take long for me to get an idea why i was here in the first place.

'Hold on...' I thought as i took a glance at Kwan Jihu.

He was tapping in the air while standing around in the area, It was as if hes going through his inventory slot through the system.

'Is Kwan jihu..... GOING TO ATTACK ME-!?' I thought as I panicked at the idea.

Kwan jihu began to touch the air slowly as electric mana swerved around both of his palms, It was as if hes grabbing something after finishing his taps through the system.

Suddenly, two bone-like weapons [ Known as the Double Ossein-Blade ] appeared, only showing the rear end that the palm was directed.

He Grabbed it slowly then taking it out at the speed of light.... It was as if hes preparing those weapons to attack.

I was puzzled at first then panicked.

'Hea actually going to attack me-!!??' I thought.

Kwan jihu slowly opened his mouth, and spoke in a deep and cold tone; "Let's see if you really are trained."

He began to attack, He threw his blade towards me with full power, along with mana swarming inside the weapon. I was honestly so scared that i dodged it... unconsciously.

'HE REALLY IS ATTACKING ME!!!!!' I thought as i began to panic again.

The weapon began to switch directions, Going straight to Kwan jihu then catching it like it was no problem.

I was in a situation where I didn't even know anything, I also have powers myself but i haven't even used it yet.

"Hey... Lets talk about this!..." I spoke as i moved both of my hands upwards with a sweaty straight face, along with my ahoge shaken in fear.

"Hm." He muttered as he continued to glare at me, Focusing if i have improved or not.

I began to ponder quickly, Trying to get ideas on how to get out of this situation.

'THINK, KIM, THINK!!'

Suddenly, A red screen appeared in front of me, Startling me to the point of almost falling.

[ Kim! Use your abilities!!!!! 🙀 ] The red system replied with an emoji.

'RED-!?'

Kwan jihu began to immediately attack again, sprinting towards me at full speed and preparing his two Bone-like blades to swing and attack me.

'FFU-'

I began to use a random stance unconsciously, Covering my head with my arms hoping to shuffle myself from the attack.

[ Music Blocker; Activated! ] Suddenly, A random transparent wall appeared in front of me, Bouncing back the attack Kwan Jihu was about to use. The defense was also quite sudden, Making Kwan Jihu's Blade Bounce away from his palms. By the way, I didn't even know how a wall randomly appeared in front of me, I didn't even know this skill existed, But it happened anyway.

'...' '.....' I opened my eyes slowly, Trying to glance at the situation I'm in.

'....' '......?' 'Kwan Jihu... Disappe-'

Suddenly, Kwan Jihu teleported behind me, Using speed that's faster than teleportation itself!

His blade immediately touched the right part of my neck, Making me go off-guard while shaking my body slightly in fear, Though keeping a straight face at the same time.

"Tch." He muttered in disappointment.

He slowly took away the blade from my neck while making an expression of disappointment, Even his aura is telling me that I'm not trained enough.

"Red, Blue, didn't you say that Kim lee was training everyday?" He asked the red system.

[ I did!!! 😟 ] The Red system replied.

[ Idk lol ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ ] The blue system replied aswell.

"So.... Why isn't he improved yet? I can clearly see his bones through this distance."

[ His probably a slow improver or something lol 😛 ] The red system sarcastically replied.

[ I kinda agree with [Red] (⁠＾⁠3⁠＾⁠) ] The blue system replied as well, Agreeing with the other system.

Kwan jihu sighed in disappointment, As if I will never improve.

I was honestly confused and a bit offended, I know the protagonist a little well, But I didn't expect him to try and use me. Though i knew a bit well for that reason.

[ Hello Kim! Long time no see!! 😘 ] The red system replied as it appeared in front of me, startling me slightly again.

[ Kim, Long time no see as well! (⁠ ⁠╹⁠▽⁠╹⁠ ⁠) ] The blue system also replied, appearing in front of me with red at the same time.

'Oh- Hi, I guess.' I thought back to the two systems before they disappeared again.

"Kim." Kwan jihu mumbled in a slightly cold tone, shrieking me a bit as i heard my name getting called.

I wasn't really entirely used to the protagonist's attitude... But sometimes I'm not afraid of Kwan Jihu's cold temper, unless it's close to the warm part of a thermometer.

"Do you remember what i told you about two months ago behind the academy?" He asked.

I began to ponder for a while, trying to remember what he said those two months ago.

"Hm....Well..." "I forgot." I replied back.

Kwan jihu sighed lightly; "So that's why you weren't prepared enough, What an idiot."

"..." "Wha-"

Suddenly, A huge vague of random sounds from above were heard through the mini arena, sounds that were similar to cheering and voices shouting.

Because of these random noises, there was clear dust falling off the ceiling, Luckily it wasn't rocks.

"Hold on... Aren't we supposed to be in the main arena?" I asked as i continued to stare at Kwan Jihu.

Kwan jihu answered lightly; "Yes." "But It's fine, The game that was chosen is probably something dumb anyway."

"It won't hurt our Grades either."

"That's because you're smart." I replied.

"Then you should've studied harder." He replied back in a cold tone.

"So, When are we gonna stay here exactly?" I asked, Tilting my head.

"Until the first game ends." Kwan Jihu answered.

"What- Why can't we just.... go to the first game?"

"No."

"Ehh-?"

- At the first game -

[ "I LIKE YOU SAMANTHA!!!" ] A random student shouted, Confessing his love to a girl from the skylock class.

[ OOH!! Seems like "Love confession" finally has a student to confess! ] The instructor of the aurorawhales spoke through the screen, using the principal's mic to speak louder throughout the main arena.

[ Will "Samantha" Accept the boys confession!? What will you have to say "Samantha"!? ] The instructor chuckled and asked.

[ "Sodium Hydride Hypobromite" ] "Samantha" Responded.

All of the students, (even the instructors) inside the main arena were slightly puzzled, Except those who were smart.

[ "Tell us what that means "Samantha"-!?" ]

[ "NaH BrO." ] She spoke as she moved both of her arms crossed.

[ "OOOOO!!!! STRAIGHT UP A GENIUS REJECTION!! MAY I ASK WHY? ]

[ "Honestly, I was disappointed... I really thought he was gay." ]

[ "PFFT- Why do you think he was gay-? ]

[ "Hes usually so close to his guy friend... But even if he is gay, He'll probably still die a virgin." ]

[ "PFFFT- HAHAHA- Alright then! Throw in the pies boys!!! ]

The students began to throw pies at the poor student who confessed, Seemingly felt the dejection and embarrassment inside that poor students heart. He'll probably never recover again after this incident, Honestly the instructor is so cruel.

- Back to the mini arena -

I glanced at Kwan Jihu, Imagining the situation from above.

"Honestly, I never wanted to go to that arena in the first place." I spoke expressionlessly.

"Right." He replied back with no expression.

[ Expressionless Awakener ]

. . . YO YO YO EVERYONE;!!!!!!!!!!

It seems like I'm late again isn't it??

Well I have been actually busy for the past few days and I'll tell you again my reason... And thats....



I HAVE CREATED A MINI SERIES IN WEBTOON!! LESS GOOO🔥🔥💯💯🥳🥳🎉🎉

So far i have already created 2 episodes here from my webtoon so check it out!!!

Though sadly, The only thing i'll publish there is just previews and a coming soon episode.

It will come soon.... Right after this novel ends so that I won't waste time on my webtoon and Novel.

But i will publish atleast the previews and the coming soon part in webtoon!! Which is gonna slow down my time in writing the chapters!!

But its all for the support from u guys so i wanted to have my lil fun!! 😘

Don't worry, I'll still publish my chapters in wattpad!! 🥰

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