The commander stood on a raised platform inside the dim underground bunker.
Rows of soldiers faced him in silence.
His voice was cold.
"Listen carefully. You have one mission."
A pause.
"Kill every student in that school."
No one moved.
"This is Code-W. Failure means death—for all of us."
The tension in the room thickened.
"We will disguise this as a terrorist attack. Remember—some sacrifices are necessary for the survival of Earth."
He looked at them one by one.
"This order comes from the Chained Emperor… and the three kings."
Silence.
"Prepare."
The soldiers responded in unison.
"Yes, sir."
They began putting on dark, masked outfits—terrorist disguises.
Weapons were loaded.
"Move out."
---
Ritna City — School Grounds
Panic had already begun.
"Mary, come with me!"
"We need to get out!"
"I'm coming, Frank!"
Students flooded the corridors, rushing toward the exits.
But—
They were blocked.
Teachers.
Guards.
No one was allowed to leave.
"Let us out!"
"What is going on?!"
Some tried climbing walls.
Others ran toward the roof.
All were forced back.
The gates remained sealed.
---
Atthe Entrance
A student stepped forward, furious.
"What the hell are you doing?! Do you even know who my father is?!"
Others joined him, shouting.
Then—
THUD.
The boy dropped.
A metal shard had pierced his head.
Blood spread across the floor.
Silence.
The teacher lowered his hand.
"I've always wanted to shut that brat up."
The students froze.
His voice turned cold.
"Listen carefully. You're all going to die… for the sake of the world."
Gasps.
"We'll die too. So don't feel special."
A smile.
"I don't have enough bullets to kill all of you… so just wait."
---
Frank's hands trembled.
"…No. This isn't real."
Mary's voice shook.
"How can Sir be like this…?"
Frank grabbed her hand.
"Don't worry. I'll protect you. No matter what."
She nodded slowly.
They ran.
A guard raised his weapon—
"Don't," the teacher said calmly.
"They'll die anyway. Let them run."
The gun lowered.
---
Outside the School
The entire area was sealed.
Armed forces surrounded the perimeter.
Civilians gathered, confused and afraid.
"What's happening?"
"My child is inside!"
An old man pushed forward.
"Officer… my son… is he okay?"
The officer avoided his eyes.
"…Everything will be fine."
"Tell me the truth!"
"…I'm sorry. I can't."
---
Ambulances rushed through the barricade.
The road opened briefly—
Then sealed again.
Inside the ambulance—
Armed soldiers.
Wearing masks.
Holding guns.
One of them whispered:
"Target in sight."
The school gates loomed ahead.
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[End of chapter]