CLAW.
One of, if not, the most dangerous organisation on the continent currently.
They are a violent, sociopathic organisation whose sole purpose is to overthrow the Federal Government and take control of the human domain.
For this purpose, they are willing to do and commit all sorts of acts of terrorism and violence. Even betraying the human race.
Yes.
It was public knowledge knowledge that CLAW was working with the inhumans, even helping them assassinate key individuals in the human domain to turn the war tide in the favor of the inhumans.
At first CLAW weren't taken as a major threat, until eight years ago when they assisted the inhumans in the assassination of some of humanity's sovereigns.
Including the emissary of Elyon, the ancient sun god.
In response, the government put out a kill-on-sight order on all members of CLAW and everyone associated with them.
'And so, currently any member of CLAW that is found is killed on sight. Either by the military or the Sentinels.'
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GAIA asked, as Ryan concluded his explanation.
'Yeah.' Ryan replied as he stretched his body. Currently everyone in the courtyard was doing this while Leo still sat calmly, his eyes still closed.
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'Who knows. I do feel the vice-headmaster has an inkling about it tho. But he doesn't have any proof to back his claims.
Besides the headmaster's currently away on a mission. It would be suicide for him to confront Leo head first.
What's he gonna do if Leo loses it and attacks him and the academy? He may be [SS] rank but Leo's a sovereign. It would be over in minutes if they fought each other.'
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A brief silence followed before a question popped up in GAIA'S 'mind'.
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'Well–'
Ryan's thoughts were interrupted as Leo stood up from where he sat as he finally seemed ready to address the class.
"Good morning class." Leo spoke, his soft light voice moving calmly through the crowd instantly gripping their attention.
In that moment, all murmurings stopped at once.
"Good morning sir!" The students all responded in unison as they saluted.
"At ease." Leo said, as they all dropped their hands and stood a little more relaxed now.
"Yesterday, Class A was supposed to have started learning combat without the use of either gifts or weapons. But..."
He paused as he, despite his eyes still being closed, turned to stare at Ryan and Aaron.
Aaron turned his gaze away in annoyance as he wondered why he was being treated like he was in the wrong.
He had stood up for a student who was being oppressed afterall. He couldn't be wrong.
Ryan on the other hand, didn't look away, rather he chose to stare back at Leo who turned back to face the rest of the class.
"...Instead they will have to join Class B for the lesson today. Anyway, today there will be no such shenanigans. Are we clear?!" Leo declared.
"Sir yes sir!"
"Good. Now before we pair up, I will need a volunteer." Leo announced as he scanned around for a volunteer.
....
No one. Not a single person raised up their hand.
"Haa. You leave me no choice." He sighed as he said. Then–
Whoosh!
He vanished from their view, then...
Tap!
He tapped the shoulders of one of the students in the class.
"You." He declared as he walked to the front of the class with the student in tow.
She had neck-length black hair that flowed freely as well as beautiful brown eyes that seemed to match with her gorgeous face as well.
On her fingers was a beautifully made silver ring that has some words inscribed on it.
Seeing her again, something stirred in Ryan as he watched her walk outside.
Monica Van Astrea. His childhood friend.
"Miss Monica and I will show you what to do." He said as he placed Monica's spatial ring in the hands of a student.
"Keep it safe." He instructed, a 'kind' smile on his face as the students blushed at him.
Monica on the other hand was on high alert. She hadn't even seen him move, talk more of noticing when he took off her ring.
"Now then, seems like you're taking this more seriously Miss Astrea. Now..." He vanished from her view.
'Where is he?!' Monica thought, panicked as she scanned around.
Just then, the bottom edge of a boot came to view as her eyes slowly looked up as she saw Leo coming down at her, a somewhat maniacal smile on his face.
"...dodge this, Miss Astrea." He said completing his earlier sentence.