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Lesson 6: Naughtiness, in addition to obedience

Translator: Irid (contribution)

Editor: Laridae, Gaiseki, Zephynel

Daren was quite unused to being in Class A the students were so quiet thatit was frightening.

Even though the various exclamations that had been heard from Class A at first had been more frightening than those from Class D, his original class, the students quieted down almost instantaneously when needed. In the classroom, there was only the sound of the teacher introducing him and Lance.

It was a strange feeling to stand at the platform and face tens of pairs of eyes in the midst of complete silence. Suddenly, Daren started to miss the noisiness of Class D.

Lance, on the other hand, was perfectly content. He had been smiling at the students below him the entire time. Occasionally, when students expressed awe, he would even wink at them.

But what the students really wanted to look at was Dark Sun. They stared at him obsessively, wearing hungry, fanatical expressions. Compared to the world-class musician, the mysterious expert fighter had much more appeal in a combat academy.

Well, why dont you each say a little bit about yourselves? In the intimidating presence of those two, even the teacher couldnt help but behave respectfully.

Sure. Lance smiled at the teacher. He turned around to write a large Lance in flamboyant cursive on the blackboard, and then turned back around. Still wearing a charming smile, he said, Fellow students, I am Lance. Perhaps not many people know my name yet, so I thought that I should write it down for everyone to see.

The students returned his smile. All of them knew of Lances name.

Lance looked at the welcoming expressions below. He blinked. It looks like everyone does know me, but even so, Im an ordinary student now, just like all of you! My only wish is to get along well with my fellow students.

Applause rang out from below, and Lance flashed another graceful smile.

After the applause, the teachers gaze drifted towards Dark Sun. Surprisingly, there was a sense of reverence in the teachers eyes as well. He opened his mouth and said, All right then, its Dark Suns turn next.

All of the students turned to Dark Sun, their expressions so fervent like believers gazing upon their god, waiting for their god to exhibit his divine powers.

Daren maintained aloof as Dark Sun. He simply stated, I am Dark Sun, an ECS student in the middle of a bodyguard mission.

As soon as he completed the sentence, he closed his mouth and did not speak again.

Contrary to his expectations, the students revealed even more worshipful expressions upon hearing such a succinct response. So cool!

All right, then. You two, please sit.

The teacher gestured toward the center of the classroom, where there were already two empty seats. The principal had specifically instructed the teacher to do this. Basically, they were using Class A students as a human wall, safely surrounding Lance in the very middle. If something did happen, then it would be as if the Class A students had begun actual combat internships early.

Daren sat down, but within five minutes he ran into the first difficulty that he had ever experienced in his entire career as a bodyguard: he didnt know what he should have been doing. Aside from staying alert to his surroundings and waiting for enemies who would appear at an unknown time, it seemed that he had nothing to do.

Should he try to learn? But this wasnt his real class.

Should he strike up a conversation? Ezart wasnt here though, and this wasnt Class D. Everyone was so quiet. No one was roasting meat, arguing, gambling, nor selling weapons, so he thought he probably shouldnt be chatting.

Playing with Xiao Aithis was immediately vetoed by the microchip. If he took out Xiao Ai, then everyone would know that Daren was Dark Sun.

When Daren became so troubled that he couldnt stand it anymore, the teacher finally took care of his problem. Class A didnt seem to learn about alleged combat history or other similar subjects. After the teacher pressed a few buttons, several animated humanoids were displayed on the blackboard. Each of the figures was demonstrating a different kick in slow motion.

The teacher took out a thin rod and began explaining, gesturing at the figures on the blackboard. Today I will explain some of the more difficult kicks. Even though combat is currently centered around using weapons, when you are truly completing a bodyguard mission, enemies will often strike first, and aside from your vital points, the target they will be aiming for will undoubtedly be the weapon in your hand. If you dont practice close combat, you can only resign yourself to be trampled on if you lose your weapon.

Your legs have three times more strength than your hands. In particular, High-speed kicks are capable of dispensing an even greater amount of power. If done correctly, a single, accurate kick will be able to cause your enemies to lose their ability to fight. Now, the students that are on duty today, bring out two dummies.

Two students immediately stood up, opened the classroom door, and brought in push carts containing two life-sized dummies. Some of the parts were marked with red circles and had labels to indicate the primary vital points, secondary vital points, etc.

The two students erected the dummies on a spacious platform which had more than enough room for someone to dance on it.

The teacher took off his jacket and put it aside, then said to the students, Now I will first demonstrate some of the basic types of kicks...

A student raised a hand, and the teacher responded casually, Nn? Whats the problem?

Teacher, could you have Dark Sun demonstrate these moves?

The teacher stared blankly at the student for a moment, then cast his gaze upon Dark Sun. The rest of the class simultaneously turned their heads to also look at Dark Sun, who was sitting at the very center of the room. Even Lance looked curious.

Daren was at a loss, but the microchip immediately made a decisionhe should refuse. He wasnt really a student in this class, so he did not have to comply with the teachers commands and reveal his own strength in combat. All he had to do was decline.

He was just about to follow the microchips instructions when he lifted his head and saw dozens of hopeful gazes fixed upon him

So hard to decline.

This was the first time Daren had had this kind of feeling. He kept still for a moment, eventually coming to the realization that he was incapable of declining, yet he did not dare to agree. After all, the microchip had made the decision to decline. While the emotion section was turned on, and he did not need to act in accordance to the microchips decisions, but he was instinctively afraid of going against the its guidance, especially after Theodore Averys kidnapping.

Then, may we trouble you to demonstrate, student Dark Sun?

The teacher was extremely interested in this proposal. He had previously praised Dark Suns excellent skills in front of the battle simulator in the plaza, and since then, he has been looking forward to seeing Dark Suns strength in combat with his own eyes. The students. Seeing that Dark Sun had not responded, it seemed to him like the offer was going to be turned down. He felt so anxious that he could not resist opening his mouth to urge him on.

Dark Sun continued to be silent for a while. When everyone started to lose hope, believing that he wasnt willing, he slowly stood up, looked at the teacher, and asked, What do you want me to do?

Upon hearing this, everyones spirits suddenly lifted. Even the teacher couldnt hold back his enthusiasm. He hurriedly answered, Please stand on the platform and demonstrate the kicks as shown on the blackboard.

Dark Sun stepped onto the platform and studied the moves written on the blackboard. Illustrated there was the most basic upper kick, the side kick to the head, and the roundhouse kick. He shifted his gaze upon the teacher and asked formally, With how much strength and speed should I execute the kicks?

Hearing such a precise question, the teacher stared vacantly before replying, Just use all your strength. These dummies were made from specially strengthened silica, so theyre impossible to break. Furthermore, after youve executed your kick, it will report how much strength you used.

Impossible to break? Daren suddenly had a wild urge to break them all but that was not allowed! The microchip warned him that this would not only expose his true strength, but could also expose the fact that hed undergone modifications. Master had once ordered that he was forbidden to reveal the matter of him being a cyborg.

Master stupid Gege!

Darens face tensed. He was a bit annoyed, but he still used the strength and speed recommended by the microchip to execute an upper kick, perfectly and accurately striking the side of the dummys head. The dummy emitted a crisp ringing sound.

What precise movements! the teacher praised Dark Sun, and glanced at the number displayed on the dummys chest. He continued, smiling, However, the strength and speed could still be improved.

After all the students in the class had taken a look at the number, all of them unexpectedly sighed oh in disappointment. They were like faithful followers expecting their god to smite the enemy with a single miraculous hit, but the god simply started an ordinary fistfight, fighting the enemy fairly.

Daren didnt know why, but warmth suddenly spread over his face. That wasnt allhis heart rate quickened. He could not comprehend this strange reaction.

The teacher glanced at Dark Sun. Noticing that something was off about him, the teacher said hurriedly, Theres also the roundhouse kick. This kick requires the most precision. Lets have Dark Sun demonstrate for everyone again.

As usual, the microchip calculated the recommended strength and speed. This time, Daren, whose face was practically burning hot, did not want to follow the microchips guidelines. He could already tell that if he acted according to its suggestions, the students would definitely be even more disappointed and sigh Oh even louder. If that happened, his face would definitely heat up even more!

His flushed face wont result in any substantial injury, but, but it felt very uncomfortable, but if he was feeling this way, wouldnt it be violating Geges order to be happy?

Daren finally found a reason not to follow the microchips recommendation. He would just have to follow the teachers instruction and use all of his strength.

After thinking things over and finalizing his decision, he planted his feet on the ground, twisted his body, and lifted his leg. In one fluid motion, his foot thudded heavily into the dummys chest.

Even the teacher, who had been standing off to one side of the platform, felt the gale from the impact. Dark Suns leg was so fast that no one saw it clearly; they could only see his movement up until his twisting motion. The dummy suddenly emitted a ringing noise, sharper and clearer than the one from before, followed by a strange ripping sound. Then, in front of everyone, a flesh-colored object shot through the air.

At that point, the audience finally realized that Dark Sun had already finished demonstrating the kick.

The sound of shattering glass rang through the air, followed by a faint thud of an object which seemed to have fallen downstairs.

The entire class turned their heads in unison to look at a gaping hole where the window was supposed to be. Sudden realization set in, and they quickly turned to look back at the dummy which has now lost its upper body.

The expressions of the teacher and the students were identical: eyes wide, faces blank with shock, mouths agape, they stared at what was left of the dummy.

UNABLE TO CALCULATE STRENGTH AND SPEED-- UNABLE TO CALCULATE-- UNABLE TO--

The dummy that was missing half its body was like a broken record, continuously repeating, UNABLE TO CALCULATE--

After all, the teacher was a teacher; he had experienced many different situations before, so was the first to recover his wits. With a complicated expression on his face, both jealous and admiring, he took a while to express what he was trying to say: This, this is really just too... amazing! Youre simply unbelievable!

The students simultaneously made an Oh sound again, but this time, the intonation rose towards the end. They looked at Dark Sun, wearing awed expressions.

It turned out that his face would burn up no matter what he did!

Darens face still felt hot, but this time it didnt seem as irritating as the one before.

Ah!

Elians jaw dropped. Dark Sun had sent a dummys head flying there wasnt anything strange about that. Elian had seen him send real peoples heads flying no, they were the heads of modified humans!

What Elian was so shocked about that his jaw almost fell was that Dark Sun had blushed! Even though the latter was wearing a visor, Elian could still clearly see that the uncovered part of his face was flushed.

Could Dark Sun blush? He can only use ice-cold expressions and a formal tones, right? But it didnt matter whether Dark Sun had the ability to blush or notright now he really was, in fact, blushing!

Your thoughts are all messed-up.

Elian paused and looked toward the doorway. Eli and Eloise were standing there, and the former was currently looking at Elian with a scowl.

Upon seeing Elis expression, Elian felt kind of awkward even though he knew that the other couldnt completely figure out what he was thinking. No matter what, no one would be willing to allow a mind reader to stand right in front of them when letting their imagination run wild.

Eli frowned.

Shoot! He couldnt have read this too, right? Elian wrenched his mind away from that topic and asked, What took you so long?

Eloise replied unabashedly, We were calling Papa Avery, telling him that Dar had already come to school and that he didnt need to worry anymore! When Papa Avery heard the news, he was so happy that he was jumping around and screaming something about the world finally being safe again.

Eli continued explaining: He also gave us some news. Ezart was right, Daren was just throwing a huge tantrum. There really was no problem about not being able to turn on the emotion section and the like.

Elian froze.

Actually Eli suddenly opened his mouth and said, When I was in the Principals office, I heard Darens innermost thoughts, but he warned me in his mind not to tell anyone, or else

Following those two last words, Daren had thought for a long time but still couldnt decide what to do. Eli had nearly followed along with that train of thought, hesitating about whether he should tell the Solaris Emperor, Elian, and the rest of them.

Subsequently, Theodore told him that he had known long ago. This caused the incessantly worrying Eli to get so angry hed almost vomited blood.

So thats how it is, no wonder he was blushing! Elian jumped up and shouted, Hes not Dark Sun, hes Dar!

The other two were startled by Elians yell. They looked at Elian dazedly, not understanding what hed meant by blushing.

Even Sin yelled, So noisy! before turning over and continuing to sleep.

Let me tell you, just now

Excitedly, Elian told the two of them what had happened earlier with the dummy in a systematic and detailed manner. Upon hearing the story, Eloise immediately moved in front of the people and shamelessly took over the chair in front of the peephole. She promptly began wailing, Oh oh oh! Dar is just too cute when hes blushing!

Eloise, quiet down a bit, Eli said leisurely, while staring at her. You havent forgotten what Doctor Avery warned us about, did you? We cant let Dar find out weve already discovered hes no longer Dark Sun.

Eloise showed no reaction to this and continued her Oh oh oh. It was actually Elian who blurted out with surprise and asked, Why?

Eli shook his head and said, I dont know the particulars. I only know that this is what the Solaris Emperor ordered.

Turning her attention back to them, Eloise finally said, What do you mean you dont know? Papa Avery definitely said that its just a little game a pair of awkward brothers is playing!

Hearing this, Elian seemed to be at a loss, but in the end he decided to buy Elis explanation of not understanding the situation.

Oh oh oh! Class is over. Lance and Dar are going to eat lunch! I want to go too! As soon as Eloise had finished speaking, she stood up in a hurry and rushed out of the classroom like a tornado.

Elian stared blankly before realizing that he and Sin were the ones who really needed to catch up to Dar and Lance, as they were the ones whod been ordered by the principal to help protect Lance. Elian hastily turned back to shake Sin, yelling, Hurry, get up, Dar and the rest of them have already left the classroom!

Dar what? What the hell do you mean! Sin, however, was very angry.

Elian promptly corrected himself: The target were escorting has already left the neighboring area. We need to catch up.

As soon as hed heard this, Sin tore off the newspaper that was previously covering his head and face and climbed off the desk, looking grumpy.

Seeing this, Elian gave a huge sigh of relief. Fortunately, Sin did count as someone dedicated to his work.

As he walked out of the classroom, Sin muttered, If I dont hurry and catch up to them, Dark Sun will have already dealt with all the enemies, and how could I let that happen? How could I let him steal the limelight?

This isnt the right time to be thinking about the limelight, is it? Elian sighed and greeted Eli as he, too, caught up with them.

Dark Sun, theres something I would like to trouble you with.

As Daren was eating his third different-flavored hamburger with relish, Lance suddenly spoke, his expression extremely sincere.

After chewing and swallowing a piece of hamburger in his mouth, Daren replied simply, Speak.

Lance pulled out an intricately designed envelope from his chest pocket, saying, In three days I will be performing in a stage play. This is an admission ticket. I would really like you to attend.

Daren looked at the envelope. At the same time, the microchip in his brain was searching up the meaning of stage play.

Smiling, Lance said, Of course, theres a reason why Im giving you this. These are tickets for special seats! Theyd be priceless even on the black market, but Im giving you five tickets at once!

Daren continued to look at him. In any case, Lance loved talking so much that, even if Daren didnt ask, Lance would still answer himself.

Even though he had already accepted the principals mission and had no choice but to protect someone he hated, what was the harm in giving that person a tiny taste of suffering? Daren thought wickedly.

Even the microchip determined that this was a good choice. If Lance couldnt stand him and put forth a request to switch bodyguards, Daren didnt need to protect Lance anymore and he could continue hiding his true strength.

Although Daren did not respond, Lance continued talking, not paying any attention at all to Darens indifference. Slightly annoyed, he said, Someone sent me a rude letter that actually told me to stop this great art. The writer of that letter wouldnt even hesitate to assassinate me in order to accomplish this. Truly an unreasonable situation.

Youre so annoying, so whats so strange about someone wanting to kill you? Daren silently retorted.

Lance continued to express his righteous indignation for a while. However, upon noticing that Dark Sun still had not reacted. Troubled by this, Lance reworded his request. I hope youll be able to show up and appreciate this incomparably masterful art form while taking care to protect me.

Daren glowered at him. He really didnt want to protect the person he hated outside of the working hours he had agreed to.

I dont want to

A stage play?

He was cut mid-sentence when someone used an unusually excited tone of voice and interrupted him, but Daren couldnt get angry by the sudden intrusion because it sounded really familiar to him. He turned to look and found Eloises face only approximately twenty centimeters away from his own.

Her eyes were sparkling with interest. Tugging on Darens hand, she said sincerely, If youre going to watch a stage play, you definitely cant go wearing your uniform or ordinary clothing, so you need to go shopping! Lets go, Dark Sun, big sister will bring you to the department store.

Daren furrowed his brows again. He already had so many clothes at home, and there were more and more signs that Geges designer would send over a pile of outfits from time to time.

You can also buy toys at the department store, you know, and I heard that theres even a toy exhibit that opened recently! There are robots, the newest virtual love game, and also lots of super cute dolls!

Eloise truly understood Darens weaknesses. Basically, Daren had the weaknesses of a ten-year-old.

Eloise, are you a weird big sister who kidnaps little children? Elian had also come over. When he heard what Eloise said, he really didnt know whether to laugh or cry. He too knew that for Daren, those kidnapper-like words were so effective they were second only to suggestions to go eat midnight snacks with everyone.

Sin looked at Eloise with a puzzled expression. Using toys to lure Dark Sun? Toys?

Daren continued to keep quiet, neither resisting nor concurring.

This, too, allowed Elian to confirm once more that the person before his eyes definitely wasnt Dark Sun. If he was Dark Sun, he would definitely have replied with a single word, No, immediately shooting down Eloises senseless proposal.

Okay, then its decided! Today after school, Ill be waiting for you at the school gates!

Eloise snatched up the admission tickets on the table, then decided the time and place without waiting for Daren to agree. Afterwards, she turned around and called to Elian, Right, Elian, remember to come with us!

Me? Elian was startled. What do you want me to go there for?

Eloise said matter-of-factly, Because youre going to buy a set of new clothes to give to Dark Sun!

Why do I have to the one to buy clothes for him?

Elian laughed bitterly. He knew of the Solaris familys level of wealth, and even if he used up all of the money he could earn in his lifetime, he would only be able to buy the type of clothes that the family, and admittedly himself as well, would never even deign to look at.

He calls you Elian-ge, you know! Eloise replied with righteous confidence. How could you not buy clothes for a cute little brother?

Elian looked at Eloise suspiciously. She had the rare chance to go shopping with just her and Dar. How could she possibly ask Elian to be the unwanted third guestand of her own accord?

Eloise spent the all money she earned buying idol singer merchandise. Not to mention the fact that she cant afford to buy clothes for Dark Sun, even treating him to a meal would pose a problem for her.

Eli explained as he walked over calmly.

Eli! Eloise growled, flustered.

So thats how it was. Elian sighed and said helplessly, So youre looking for someone to pay, is that right?

Eli gave a single, affirmative nod.