Reincarnated as the Starborn

Chapter Eight: Knowing is Boredom

Students, clad in a myriad of colors representing their academic banner factions, scattered in all directions. Some adhered to protocol, returning to their designated areas of classrooms or dormitories for safety. Among them, seniors were urged to assist the instructors and the cybersecurity cyborg force of the school. The absence of the headmaster wasn't due to his physical absence, but rather his focused attention on preventing the theft of important equipment and items during the raid. The urgency in the air was palpable as students hurried to find safety amidst the chaos, their footsteps echoing through the corridors as they navigated the maze-like layout of the school.

While surveying the situation, I followed Globby, who was acting remarkably quickly and responsibly. Instructors didn't hesitate to rely on him, despite being a greenleaf freshman like myself. Chaos rumbled around us, with staff members who lacked combat abilities being aided by students who did. The air crackled with tension as everyone worked together to overcome the crisis, their determination shining through amidst the turmoil.

Panic gripped the grounds as the sudden eruption of villains, or rather bandits, unleashed unprecedented activity that had never occurred in the history of the academy. Memories from the TV show raced through my mind as I sprang into action instinctively, aiding Globby from behind. He glanced over his shoulders often, looking surprised to still see me with him amidst the chaos. The clash of powers and the sound of clashes reverberated through the air, creating a tense atmosphere as we fought side by side against the invading forces.

"I didn't think you'd actually help. I thought you wanted to stay put and watch this 'event' pass by," he said as I lifted the rubble out of the way, aiding him in removing the pieces blocking the hallways so the cyborgs could navigate through to the areas they had programmed to reach. Despite his initial doubt, he seemed relieved to have my assistance as we worked together to clear the path for the cyborgs, our efforts contributing to the defense of the school.

"Yeah, I planned on doing that. But some idiot decided to try and die in the process," I mockingly remarked as he smirked, removing the flaming debris with his color projection emission from his hands. His projectile ability was akin to mine, yet much more impressive and versatile. The blue color stream resembled water but was more accurately spiritual in form, dousing the flame without any other natural reaction, defying common sense. I couldn't help but admire his skill as he effortlessly controlled the elements, his movements fluid and precise amidst the chaos surrounding us.

"Oceus, will the school be okay? You know..." he asked, a bit worried. I shrugged, and he appeared confused by my uncertainty. He knew I didn't lie when it mattered and definitely couldn't to him, as he could sense it. He sighed in disbelief, realizing that I genuinely didn't know. The situation was too complex to predict the outcome accurately. The line between the show and reality was blurred, caught in a tangled mess of fast-forward and rewind, making it difficult to foresee what would happen next.

As we delved deeper into the inner circle of confusion, instructors played a pivotal role in clearing the path for the cyborgs. However, it became evident that they were unaware of the true intentions of our enemies, unlike myself. "Globby, follow me. Trust me, I'm not trying to pull you away from the situation. Instead, I want to ensure that we prevent the true goal of this chaos, at least," I urged, my voice resolute as we pressed forward through the turmoil. With each step, the weight of the situation bore down on us, but it only fueled our determination to thwart the nefarious plans unfolding around us.

"You know their intention?" he'd ask, and I'd nod, but he'd glance at the other students and teachers in the chaos-filled crowd. "Why don't we tell them?"

"It's too far-fetched, and too much to explain to them right now. If I did, that would raise more questions than answers," I explained. He nodded in understanding as I gestured towards the tower of knowledge. While there was no conclusive evidence of battle, I knew the aim was to divert attention in order to obtain three items. The first was the data storage device casing of drives. The second was the cybersecurity device framework key. The third was the academy's software development program core. Only one item was to be taken, but the rest were to be copied by the villains, a sinister plan that needed to be thwarted without causing further panic among the students and staff.