When the Apex Institutes took over administrations of all the nations, silently, people protested for a while.
However, when the results they produced exceeded that of a democratic society, those protests died down, with people accepting their brilliance and leadership.
And thus, this world once again was divided into two groups, the nobles and the commoners.
Nobles, a few rich families who had access to the administration in Royal Courts of a country.
They were given territories to rule over, just like the monarchies of ancient times.
Those noble families have their own jurisdiction, army, rules, and a group of skilled people, who are broadly called agents.
They act like spies, for infiltration, information gathering, and assassinations.
Public or common people aren't aware of their identities, yet their existence is well known.
The noble family ruling the Kyoto region of Japan has one too, named Kites.
I am a part of it.
Well, I was , until I signed that contract of two years in exchange for my freedom.
Now, I am just affiliated with them, but not an active member.
No, I was naibe to think that I wouldn't be given any missions inside the school too.
"He" must have sent me here, keeping some kind of goal in my mind.
Well, I should deal with the matter at hand now.
Killing her isn't an option for me.
And he didn't give me any fixed time duration, so I can avoid it for as long as I want, until the next mission is given.
Still, if I wouldn't do it, then someone else might.
For that I should remain vigilant all the time, and keep an eye on her.
Regular bounty hunters, and paid assassins wouldn't be a problem for me to deal with.
But, if someone else from Kites attacks her, then it would be troublesome.
Steeling my nerves I went inside the classroom.
The class was yet to start within 5 minutes, so I took a look out of the window.
Would my life had been different if I hadn't joined the Kites?
No, it's futile to even think of such lofty dreams.
My life turned upside down the moment my mother died.
All I have to do now is make sure the girl I loved is safe.
But for how long?
When I was an active member of the Kites, the only thing I cared about was how long do I have to do this.
That's the reason why I joined this school as a contract of two years.
Now that they are after Ayaka, it would mean going against them.
Do I really need to keep going even now?
That question lingered aroud my mind, as the teacher entered with some other people with black suits.
They were well dressed, and too conspicuous to be teachers, most likely bodyguards.
Then entered another man with long stature, broad shoulders, with a stick in his hand.
Everyone stood up, and so did I.
As soon as he entered, students around started their murmurs and gossips.
It seemed like everyone knew about him, except me.
Was he that famous?
The stick in his hand was habitual not ceremonial.
He must be in his mid thirties at best.
Then came his introduction, as he confronted all of us from behind the podium.
"Myself Kanzaki Shinomiya. I am your recently appointed Principal. Nice to meet you all."
There is definitely something strange here.
The principal of this institute, who approved of my admission, was someone affiliated with Kites.
"The former Principal Mr. Kevin has retired from his position due to sudden health related problems. So, this is class 2A right?"
"Yes sir.", our teacher responded.
"Wonderful. I can see some familiar faces too.", he said looking at Ayaka.
"Well, students, it's an honor for me to work with all of you. There is an announcement at the end of the classes today, so everybody please be at the auditorium, accordingly."
And then, he left the classroom, full of chaos mixed with unanswered questions.
First of all, I have heard his name.
Shinomiya Group Of Enterprises is one of the wealthiest companies of our country.
And, its branches have spread all over the world.
The man named Kanzaki Shinomiya is said to be the bastard son of it's founder.
His name had popped up multiple times in the missions I carried out.
Now, the fomer principal was forcibly removed is what I have concluded.
That means this guy is not friendly to our organzation and to myself, as well.
Well, he must have seen my admission papers, so it would be difficult to stay out of his sight.
So, let's go along with what's happenning for now.
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