Returner's Revenge

'Why is it so weak?'

               “Why did you have to slap me so hard? I was just happy to see you again.” Kris says as he holds his swollen cheek. “That’s because you did not seem to be awake so I had to make sure you are awake. And I’m straight so you better act properly next time or I’ll punch your guts next time.” Johannes said while dragging Kris back to their classroom. “Make sure to hold your anger again this time. Don’t let what they say get to your head. I’ve known you far longer than I can remember, you can easily deal with these people that are looking down at you.” Johannes says as Kris remembers that he used to be a pushover on his student life. [Now that I think about it, Johannes was there when I was at my lowest. A really good friend that never left my side even in death, still, giving me these words of encouragement in our early years, I can see why you a re popular.] Kris thinks to himself and thank his friend.

               “Don’t give me that. You sound the same just like earlier, want me to punch you now?” Johannes give Kris a tyrant look after asking and Kris respectfully declines. “I will have to pass on this one. I don’t want to go to heaven so early.” Seeing that his friend only wants for him to be better, Kris fix himself and walks properly. “So, what is our first lesson this morning?” Johannes looks at him with confusion and shock. “Don’t tell me you forgot? Why do you think I’ve bene giving you those words of encouragement earlier? We are having the practical tests right now, and you are the first one to have a go with some of the bullies.”

               Kris froze and enters a state of confusion while Johannes is scratching his head. “Wait, what? Aren’t  the weakest person in our class? So why do I have to be the first one to bite the dust?” Johannes shakes his head in disappointment. “You know that the bullies in our class somehow made connections with the teachers so it can’t be helped. As sons of lower nobles, we can only do their bidding. To be honest, I also find the situation really disturbing and disappointing.” Johannes says his concerns but they both know that they can’t do anything about it. “Hah! This is stressful but there is nothing we can do about it. Guess, I’ll just have to face whoever it is and be done with it.” Kris said and Johannes could not agree more. “We’ll just have to let you endure the pain. I will treat you to your favorite later.” Johannes said and the two agrees and moved on.

               [Come to think of it, my abilities in my student years are quite sub par and it was already late in my adolescence that I discovered that I should have been a genius. Well, I guess I will try and see it for myself again. My untapped greatness if I say so myself.] they then entered the classroom where most of their classmates are already waiting for the practical test to begin. “Hey look! The i***t that is paired with Mathos, just how lucky that guys is to be paired with the weakest one of us.” One of the students said as they pat Kris’ back. “We’ll be praying for your survival Kris, don’t worry.” Then they burst into laughter after. “Freaking masterpiece, we are all weak. They just want to look for someone to pick on.” Kris complains to himself and Johannes tells his off.

               “Like I said earlier, just don’t mind them. We both have seen it coming.” Right after saying those words, the teacher in charge for their practical test and gives Kris a malicious smile. [Look at this bastard, did that Mathos guy paid him so that that bastard can advance so easily? So that’s what it is huh?] Kris thinks to himself. “Now, we will officially start the test.” The teacher says but Kris could not be more excited about himself getting beaten up and just went with everyone to the training area where the practical test will be held. [This place did not change much huh- oh! I forgot I’m in the past. Silly me, if I knew something like this is about to happen, I should have memorized some important things. Now all I know is how to use my magic efficiently- wait. Isn’t that something that I should be abusing? No, wait. Let’s just think this through before we make any rash decisions. I also have that pill with me as well.] he thinks to himself as he sees a group of people already waiting in the training area.

               [I can immediately guess that they are the people that is with the student named Mathos. Just look at them with their confident faces. They were really aiming for an easy advancement.] Kris could not look at them in disgust and Johannes misunderstand his thoughts. [Kris must be really afraid right now. How disgusting, a teacher should not be given the opportunity to teach when they can easily be swayed by money. I can’t imagine how Kris feels right now.] he clench his fist in anger telling himself that he will avenge Kris by performing well. [I swear, I will make this nobles pay!] Johannes is now burning with anger but Kris could not feel it because is he so occupied by what he feels about the teacher and the student that made a deal with each other.

               “Sir, should I just step inside? I am going first anyway.” Kris ask and the teacher allows him. “You really are the first one, that should not be a problem.” The teacher says with a sly smile and Kris hides his disgust successfully. “You can come in the middle as well Mathos, it would be rude and unforgiving if you let the weaker ones wait longer.” The teacher says as the other students express their admiration for Kris’ determination. “This guy- he looks ready to be beaten up!” some of them then starts to chant some words to bring Kris’ down even more. Johannes could not bare it any longer and wants to protest to them but when he sees Kris so calm about it, he stops his plans.

               [If Kris is calm about this then he must have a plan. Otherwise he would not be looking so confident.] Johannes thinks to himself and recalls the times when Kris had the same expression on his face, whenever he has a plan in mind and it would usually be successful and now Johannes is wondering what Kris’ plan would be. “You look more confident. Did something happen lately?” Mathos asked Kris but Kris could not care much since this match has already been rigged by the teacher. [Speaking to him will not make this matter better.] he thinks to himself as his opponent shows signs of being agitated for not answering his question. “Are you listening to me squirt?” Mathos ask but Kris continues to look at him indifferently.

               [This fxcker! I was just trying to be nice to him since there is not use in dwelling in this match so much because this is a guaranteed victory for me but his behavior is really getting on my nerves. Should I just one-shot him? I can just tell the teacher that it was my mistake and he will let it go either way. Yeah- I should just do that.] a smile crept on his face just by the thought of what to do to make Kris submit to him. His left hand then shines faintly as magic circles appear around his hand.

               Kris sees this but pretends not to so that the opponent would let his guard down and already has an idea what he has in mind. [So you picked that course of action huh? Typical for bullies.] he thinks to himself as he also ready a spell that can defend against any minor attacks. “Laser beam!” Mathos chants and a bright beam of light struck Kris and creates a dust of cloud. The other students gasp in awe when they saw that Mathos attacked Kris without even the signal from the teacher. “Mathos?! What was that?! I did not even said that you can start attacking each other!” the teacher yells in anger. [What would happen if a student gets killed under my watch? I would lose this job immediately!] he thinks to himself as he tries to look for Kris but the dust is hindering his vision.

               “I’m sorry teacher! I was just surprised and thought that the match had already started. I was so engrossed that I did not hear you.” Mathos says his excuse and the teacher have already caught up to his plan. “If that’s the case then we should just ask for forgiveness to Kris’ family saying that it’s unintentional.” The teacher says but Johannes stands and protest in anger after seeing the underhanded action of Mathos, some of the students also express their dissatisfaction of his actions. “I don’t really hate Kris but for him to do something like that. It just doesn’t sit right.” Some of the students agreed but the teacher dismisses their argument saying that it was unintentional.

               [I should just have used one of my lesser spells. That way I can get away with some compensation, but his family will not see this as something big right? We can just pay them with a small sum of money since his family is poor.] Johannes sees the wicked smile on Mathos’ face and wants to tear out his face when all of the sudden they can see a figure standing just a few feet away from where Kris initially stands. “That was some intense firepower. But what surprise me more is the reason why its so weak?” Kris says as he sweeps the dust from his face.

               COUGH! COUGH! COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!

               “The dust, ouch- it got in my eyes.” Kris tries to take the dust out while everyone else is staring at him in complete bewilderment.