The next morning, Huweol High buzzed with anticipation for a special classroom quiz organized by the teachers. It wasn't just a test of knowledge — it was a team-based competition to see which class could solve riddles, puzzles, and logic challenges the fastest.
Hwang Siyeok entered the classroom calmly, his towering frame noticeable but not intimidating. Shy Suya sat beside him, notebook ready. She whispered, "Are you planning to dominate again?"
He smiled faintly. "We'll see how things unfold."
The teacher explained the rules: groups of four would compete to solve a series of questions, each increasing in difficulty. Hwang Siyeok's group included classmates he hadn't interacted with much. Kang Jae-Hoon watched from another group, smirking.
The quiz began. Students scribbled answers quickly, but confusion and miscommunication slowed most teams. Hwang Siyeok observed quietly, listening to each member's reasoning. He didn't just answer the questions; he guided his team subtly, offering hints without drawing attention to his superior intellect.
"Try considering the pattern in sequence three," he suggested softly to a teammate struggling with a logic puzzle.
The teammate nodded, eyes brightening as the solution clicked. Other groups noticed but couldn't pinpoint how Hwang Siyeok helped without directly giving answers.
Kang Jae-Hoon's team struggled. He whispered to his friends, trying to find ways to sabotage Hwang Siyeok's group, but Hwang Siyeok noticed the subtle glances and adjusted responses without seeming aware.
Time ticked down. Hwang Siyeok's group completed the quiz first, their answers accurate and neat. The teacher reviewed their work and announced them as winners. The classroom buzzed with murmurs, some students openly impressed, others curious about Hwang Siyeok's calm efficiency.
Shy Suya leaned closer, whispering, "You make it look so easy… and no one even notices how much you're helping."
Hwang Siyeok's green eyes met hers. "It's not about showing off. True ability is most useful when it solves problems quietly. Influence doesn't need recognition."
Even Kang Jae-Hoon had to admit, though silently, that brute force or cleverness alone wouldn't work against someone like Hwang Siyeok. Every move, every answer, every intervention was precise, controlled, and subtle.
After the quiz, the students returned to normal classroom activities, but whispers followed Hwang Siyeok throughout the day. Some were curious, some jealous, but none could figure out the depth of his skills.
Shy Suya watched him quietly, admiration growing. She realized that Hwang Siyeok's abilities weren't just physical or academic — they were strategic, precise, and hidden in plain sight. He could change outcomes without anyone realizing.
For Hwang Siyeok, it was just another day — observing, understanding, and controlling subtly. Every student interaction, every challenge, and every obstacle became an opportunity to practice his mastery while maintaining his hidden identity.
By the end of the day, the quiz was just a memory, but Hwang Siyeok had reinforced his position: calm, capable, and invisible in his influence, leaving classmates to wonder what made him extraordinary.
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