Chapter 417: 417: I'm the Truth
Amidst the searing heat of the volcano, Jun Ho, with his characteristic aloofness, stood stoically alongside his team members, Mal and Saj. The magma flowed like molten rivers around them, casting an eerie glow on their faces as they conversed.
"We, from no.1 high school, are undeniably superior," Jun Ho stated coolly, his voice carrying an air of indifference. "We mustn't allow anything to tarnish our reputation."
Mal frowned, his frustration evident. "Jun Ho, your sense of superiority is insufferable," he chided, his tone tinged with exasperation. "There's a sky beyond the sky, you know. We can't afford to underestimate others."
Jun Ho's expression remained impassive as he responded. "I am simply stating a fact," he asserted calmly. "I am the strongest student overall. It's not arrogance, but confidence in my abilities."
Saj sighed, feeling caught in the middle of their conflicting personalities. "Jun Ho, you need to be more mindful of how you come across to others," he urged, his voice tinged with concern. "We're a team, and we should strive to support each other."
Jun Ho regarded Saj with a detached gaze, his demeanor unchanged. "I appreciate your concern, Saj," he replied evenly. "But I stand by my statement. Confidence is essential for success."
Mal shook his head in frustration, struggling to contain his irritation. "It's not just about confidence, Jun Ho," he argued, his voice tinged with frustration. "It's about humility and respect for others."
Jun Ho's response was characteristically aloof. "I understand your perspective, Mal," he acknowledged, his tone neutral. "But I won't apologize for being the best.".
"The great god student is me," Jun Ho declared with a hint of arrogance, his voice devoid of emotion as he asserted his dominance. "No one can rival my strength and intellect."
Mal, ever the sarcastic one, couldn't resist a retort. "Oh, of course, Your Highness," he quipped, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "We're all just lucky to bask in your divine presence."
Saj, with his sociopathic tendencies, remained silent, observing the exchange with a detached curiosity. His mind was already calculating the most efficient ways to manipulate the situation to their advantage.
Ignoring Mal's sarcasm, Jun Ho continued with unwavering confidence. "We will defeat every team that stands in our way," he declared, his voice resonating with determination. "Even this rumored Adam, who dares to challenge my supremacy."
Mal couldn't help but roll his eyes at Jun Ho's bravado. "Ah, yes, Adam," he remarked sarcastically. "The mythical figure who's supposedly your equal. I'm sure he's shaking in his boots."
Saj remained silent, his gaze fixed on Jun Ho with an intensity that bordered on unnerving. He had little interest in the petty squabbles of his teammates, preferring to focus on the larger goal of victory at any cost.
Jun Ho's expression remained impassive as he spoke, his indomitable will shining through his words. "My secret to strength lies in my ego," he proclaimed, his voice resonating with conviction. "It fuels my determination and drives me to surpass all obstacles."
Mal couldn't resist a smirk at Jun Ho's proclamation. "Well, as long as your ego doesn't get us all killed," he remarked dryly, his sarcasm cutting through the tension of their conversation.
Saj's eyes gleamed with a predatory glint as he absorbed Jun Ho's words. To him, strength was not just about physical prowess, but about the ability to manipulate and control those around him. And in Jun Ho, he saw a powerful ally who could help him achieve his own ambitions.
Amidst the oppressive heat of the volcanic landscape, Jun Ho's stoic demeanor was evident in the way he observed their surroundings with a cool detachment. He didn't flinch at the sight of the searing magma or the ominous clouds of smoke that billowed from the crater.
Mal's sarcastic nature manifested in his dry remarks as he surveyed the environment. "Well, this is certainly a lovely vacation spot," he quipped, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he gestured to the swirling pools of molten lava around them. "I always did have a thing for extreme heat and imminent death."
Saj, the sociopath of the group, remained silent for the most part, his clever mind already analyzing the situation. He knew that survival in this harsh environment required more than just physical strength—it demanded cunning and adaptability.
Jun Ho, ever the stoic leader, addressed his teammates with calm authority. "The chemical composition of magma is primarily silicon dioxide, with traces of aluminum oxide, iron oxide, and other minerals," he stated matter-of-factly, his knowledge of geology evident in his precise explanation. Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire
Mal rolled his eyes at Jun Ho's scientific analysis. "Fascinating," he remarked dryly. "Now, if only we had some marshmallows to roast over this inferno."
Saj, always one step ahead, observed the lava monsters lurking in the distance with a calculating gaze. He knew they posed a threat to his teammates, but not to him. "The lava monsters are a concern for you two," he commented casually, his tone betraying no hint of empathy. "But for me, they're merely an inconvenience."
Jun Ho nodded in agreement, his stoic expression unwavering. "Indeed," he replied calmly. "There's no equality in this world—only in death. We must adapt and overcome if we wish to survive."
In the sweltering heat of the volcanic landscape, Saj's argument reverberated with a chilling certainty, his voice cutting through the oppressive atmosphere with a cold clarity.
"Life isn't meaningless," Saj stated firmly, his eyes narrowing with conviction. "Everything has a purpose, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not. We're all just players in a grand cosmic game, each with our own role to fulfill."
To Saj, violence was not just a means to an end—it was a fundamental aspect of existence, a tool to assert dominance and control in a chaotic world.
"I prefer to use violence to solve most problems," Saj continued, his tone unapologetic. "If a problem can't be solved through diplomacy or negotiation, then you're simply not being violent enough. Strength is the ultimate currency in this world, and those who lack it are destined to be crushed beneath the boots of the powerful."
His words were met with agreement from his teammates. While they may have recoiled at the brutality of Saj's worldview, they couldn't deny the truth in his words. In a world where survival was paramount, weakness was a luxury they couldn't afford.
"I'm not a sociopath," Saj asserted, his voice tinged with defiance. "I'm the truth. The truth that most people are too afraid to confront. The truth that power rules all, and those who dare to challenge it are destined for oblivion."
"I agree..." Jun Ho nodded.