Two days later...
The Academy courtyard became lively again.
Many students gathered around one person.
Ketlos had finally returned.
His injuries had mostly healed, and his presence immediately attracted attention.
Ketlos!
His friends rushed toward him happily.
Brother, how are you feeling now?
Ketlos smiled slightly.
I'm fine now.
What about you guys?
His friends started telling him about .
everything that had happened in the.
academy while he was gone.
But then one of them suddenly spoke.
Oh right… there's something else.
Ketlos looked at him.
What is it?
The friend hesitated for a moment.
…Your brother.
Ketlos' expression changed slightly.
What about him?
The friend scratched his head.
Some bullies were harassing him a few days ago.
They beat him pretty badly.
Ketlos' eyes narrowed.
Who did it?
His voice sounded serious.
From the outside, it looked like he was angry for his brother.
But deep inside…
He actually felt a little happy.
That useless trash deserves it anyway.
But suddenly—
From a distance…
A pair of cold eyes watched him.
It was Kairo.
Standing behind a pillar.
A faint evil smile slowly appeared on his lips.
So this is your real face… dear brother.
At that moment…
Two girls walked toward Ketlos.
One was Amelia, the daughter of the academy leader.
The other was the Princess of the kingdom.
Both of them were holding flowers and small gifts.
When they saw each other—
Their eyes met.
And an invisible tension instantly appeared.
A silent jealous rivalry.
They both approached Ketlos at the same time.
Ketlos looked slightly awkward.
You didn't need to bring anything…
But neither girl backed down.
Their smiles looked polite…
Yet competitive.
Meanwhile, in the distance…
Kairo was still watching everything.
That same dark smile remained on his face.
Suddenly—
Ketlos felt a strange sensation.
It was like someone was staring at him.
His body stiffened slightly.
He quickly turned around.
But…
No one was there.
…Strange.
He muttered quietly.
Meanwhile, Amelia and the Princess were still talking.
Their conversation slowly turned into a subtle competition.
Oh, I brought these flowers personally.
Really? I prepared medicine herbs for his recovery.
Their voices remained calm…
But their eyes clearly challenged each other.
At that moment—
Three girls suddenly appeared.
Ketlos' three sisters.
Brother!
We heard you came back!
They rushed toward him happily.
Ketlos smiled.
Thank you, elder sisters.
One of the sisters suddenly looked at Amelia and the Princess.
Then she smirked.
Oh?
So our brother already has two wives waiting for him?
Ketlos immediately panicked.
N-no!
It's not like that!
We're just friends!
His sister laughed teasingly.
Really?
So you'll teach me how to make two girls fight over you?
Everyone around them started laughing.
The atmosphere became lively.
But suddenly—
The scene shifted.
Inside a classroom.
Students were whispering nervously.
At the corner of the room…
Several boys were sitting with pale faces.
Their eyes were red.
Their bodies trembling.
It was the same bullies from before.
They looked completely broken.
Some of them were muttering nonsense.
Others were scratching their heads in fear.
What happened to them…?
Did someone torture them?
No idea…
Fear spread through the classroom.
Nearby, several people watched them carefully.
Among them were
The royal spies
Princess
Amelia
All of them had the same thought.
Something is wrong.
And strangely…
Their suspicion slowly began pointing toward one person.
Kairo.
Just then—
The classroom door suddenly opened.
Kairo walked inside.
His eyes looked slightly red…
As if he had been crying.
He slowly walked toward Ketlos.
Then suddenly—
He hugged him.
Thank you, big brother!
His voice sounded emotional.
You took revenge for me!
Those bullies beat me so badly!
The entire classroom froze.
Ketlos was also stunned.
I… what?
Kairo wiped his fake tears.
I heard what happened to them!
You must have punished them for hurting me!
Thank you!
The spies exchanged looks.
Amelia frowned slightly.
The Princess narrowed her eyes.
Something about this situation felt…
Too strange.
But no one could prove anything.
Meanwhile—
Hidden behind his tears…
Kairo was smiling.
A quiet…
Evil smile.
To be continued…