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The dim glow of a lamp powered by Mana stones illuminated a dark, shady room; it cast long shadows over the polished wooden floor. Even when it was still daytime, the lack of proper lighting inside the room made the lamp the only light you could see. The sole person staying in that room calmly looked at the stack of papers on his table. The vice president, whose appearance is greatly obscure by the darkness, sat with an amused smirk as he listened to the latest report.

"So, the first years stopped their little investigation?" he mused, tapping his fingers on the desk rhythmically.

The student in front of him nodded. "Yes, sir. After failing to get any substantial information, they seem to have lost interest. They've gone back to their normal routine—attending classes, socializing… even that Blair guy hasn't tried probing into anyone's mind recently."

Alexander chuckled, shaking his head. "That's boring. I expected more from them. Apollo Lionheart and his little group were supposed to be interesting."

He leaned back in his chair, tilting his head in thought. For a moment, he considered pushing things further—perhaps placing some obstacles in their way just to see how they reacted. But before he could dwell on that idea, a soft knock interrupted his thoughts.

Another student entered, bowing slightly before speaking. "Vice President, the president has summoned all council members to a meeting."

That caught his attention.

"Celestine? Calling for a meeting so suddenly?" he muttered, his amusement shifting into curiosity.

She had been relatively quiet ever since their last debate, or, more to say, argument, where they clashed over policies regarding the lower classes. He knew her well enough to know she wasn't the type to let things go easily. Was she planning something again?

A slow, playful smile crept onto his lips. "Interesting."

He wants to be entertained, and everything that brings uncertainty or unexpectedness makes him more alive; that is the only thing he currently desires.

So, with great expectation, he stood up, adjusting his uniform before making his way to the office, his mind racing with possibilities.

"Did she perhaps think of anything that can be used against me?" He wonders as he tries to suppress the smile coming from his lips.

"Ah, I can't contain myself"

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The student council office was already filled with members when the vice president finally arrived. Some were whispering among themselves, their confusion evident. Clearly, this wasn't just a routine meeting. Typically, at this time, they would be left off to handle their club activities as well as their school work. So now this abrupt meeting brought them a bit of confusion and the same nervousness as a possible emergency.

With an emotion mixed with confusion and worry among the members who disappeared as the person who called them finally arrived, Celestine spoke. Her voice had the authority to almost make them obey her every whim.

"I'd like to introduce our newest council member."
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For a moment, silence filled the room, it was a bit unexpected. The council didn't exactly have the best reputation among the student body ever since the incident with Edgar; some of their previous members were involved in the bullying incident. So now, aside from fear, most saw them as manipulative elites who only looked out for their own. No one voluntarily joined them now unless they had a strong reason or a special background

A new recruit?

They thought, followed by a series of expectations and assumptions.

The vice president's curiosity deepened as he shifted his gaze toward the door, watching as the new member stepped in. The moment he saw the person, his smirk froze.

The air suddenly changed, and a boy he was familiar with stride calmly.

A hair similar to the sky during the setting sun and eyes that sparkle like gold, even resembling the burning sun during noon.

"Apollo Lionheart"

The vice president mutters not moving his gaze towards the newcomer.

Apollo walked inside, not too fast and not too slow, just a normal phase that left everyone wondering why someone like him would join them.

The room remained silent, but the vice president could feel the tension thickening. Unknowingly a smile crept into his lips, "It seems some of us don't like the new recruit"

His eyes narrowed slightly as realization dawned upon him.

This… might be a mistake.

Just moments ago, he was thinking Apollo had lost interest in last year's events. But now? Now, that same Apollo was standing in the student council chamber, donning their badge as one of their own.

Celestine turned to face Apollo with a composed expression. "Welcome to the council, Apollo."

The vice president watched as the first-year met his gaze, the boy had an unreadable expression on his face. Then, for a moment, Apollo smiled.

It wasn't a smug grin. It wasn't arrogance.

It was a knowing smile—one that sent a chill down the vice president's spine.

"I underestimated him," He had thought, though he did have a thought about him approaching, he just didn't expect it this way. Somehow, he even thought that Apollo's first move would be to approach him, not the president.

It was a bit surprising but that fact was the reason he felt more excited to see the ending of this game.

He smiled back at Apollo. It didn't bore any malice but mere amusement. He was happy to find another toy to play with. For the first time in a long while, the vice president felt the stirrings of unease at the same time excitement.

"Hi, my name is Apollo Lionheart; I am here not as an official member but only as a trainee. Whether I became an official member is up to you guys," he said as politely as possible.

"Wait, so if we want to, we can kick you out?"

"Well if you want to after my training period I guess you can"

The senior who just spoke looked at Apollo from head to toe before snickering, "All right then how about now, care to show us some of your power"

Celestine tried to suppress her smile which didn't escape the gaze of the vice president.

"Hmmm, these two...are they planning something?" He felt curious, so his eyes quickly returned back to Apollo.

"Sure, senior. In what way do you want me to showcase my strength?"

The senior who challenges Apollo seems to be in thought, then his face immediately changes as if he had thought of something.

"Let's just make it simple, show us the elements you are affiliated with and cast a very simple spell"

He said, but Apollo knew that the simple he was referring to should be something that could leave them in awe, not too arrogant nor too shabby. A spectacle that will make them acknowledge his strength.

Apollo wasn't really nervous; instead, he felt entertained; he wondered how much power he should use that wouldn't break the council office.

"Well let's first summon my affiliated element"

As soon as Apollo put his focus on his body, it began to glow, a faint light of green showcasing the element it belonged to.

"Wind?" The senior mutters until the wave of air suddenly changes; tiny clouds begin to form around the accumulating air. Then, in an instant, sparks of light began to dance until they turned into energy that sent heat across the room.

"This is... lightning element..." The senior mutters though he could never guess how the wind element gathered the power of lightning.

More electricity gathers, and it slowly gathers up to his palm; then as it gathers, he abruptly crushes, causing the accumulated energy to run havoc. Although the gather power wasn't that strong it was enough to blow some stuff while the members of the council shield themselves from the small embers of electricity.

"This is amazing," someone mutters while their shield shakes a bit due to the wave of power from the crushed lightning orb.

"Whoah!" One even exclaimed surprised by the mere exhibition.

"Well, so the duel wasn't just a farce between the two brothers," some even whisper, but Apollo never cares anyway.

Soon, the wave of power dissipated, and the room was left with a few items that either flowed out of the window or fell over; in the end, everyone was satisfied.

The senior who made the challenge stood up from his seat and said, "My actions a while ago are embarrassing let me apologize, my name is Rago Manuel welcome to the council"

"Jana Deleon welcome"

"Indigo Andres welcome"

One by one, the student council members began to approach and introduce themselves, and Celestine, with her confident look, just stared at her members as if already knowing the outcome.

"It seems you expected that scenario, Celestine," the vice president just said as he calmly studied her reaction.

"Don't give me that look," she snarls, not liking how the man beside her looks at her as if she is some kind of guinea pig.

"I apologize I just want to know what you are thinking"

"Ah..that what if I told you I just want to smack you right now"

"How harsh my dear president...harsh"

Celestine just rolled her eyes, not wanting to get involved with him any longer.