Yay, there's finally an update so let's get straight to it.
Note: I read the reviews, someone was wondering who Bella/Elina was so I'm gonna clarified that she's my OC. Not a real character in the webtoon. Thanks for reading. Enjoy~
"It's finally the last test for regulars. But this group of regulars were all good. I don't really want any of them to drop, maybe I've gotten too close to them," Mr. Lero-Ro said to the supervisor as the two walked down the hall to the meeting room to announce the result of the previous test.
"'The danger of the Tower' that you mentioned before… Is there anyone amongst the regulars?" Mr. Lero-Ro suddenly asked.
"Do you know when these type of tests began on this test floor?" Han Sung asked. Mr. Lero-Ro shook his head.
"The test here used to be similar to test on the other floor. The administrator's chosen representative tested the regulars Headon chose. This more complex test format was implemented after Pentaminum appeared."
"The came the irregular Urek Mazino. He had monstrous power and quickly became a powerful influence. The group Wol Ha Ik Song he founded is so strong that even the Ten Great Families fear the. Through these incidents, the great rulers of the tower realize that their precious tower could be brought down by others."
"If individuals were to enter the Tower with scores to settle or with mysterious powers, the balance of the power could tip. If the malcontent minority becomes stronger than the ruling elite, the Tower's peace will be shattered by chaos."
"Therefore, the rulers made a decision. At this place, they would weed out those who posed a danger to the tower and keep them from continuing. We said to be testing for there talent but the real purpose is to keep the Tower from chaos." Upon finishing up the explanation, Han Sung and Mr. Lero-Ro stopped in front of a red door.
Han Sung faced Mr. Lero-Ro and said, "In other words, this is the seawall to prevent the tsunami that can shake the Tower."
Mr. Lero-Ro frowned, "I don't really like that idea. Is it helpful to the Tower to sort those who might be dangerous to the rulers of the tower. The sea without waves is not longer a sea but a pond. Rather than facing a slow decay… Isn't it better to live fighting the waves?"
Han Sung turned to face the door once again and said in a cold voice, "If you don't like it, you can quit. Even without you, the test floor will carry on unabated."
Speechless, Mr. Lero-Ro could only stay silent and followed Han Sung beyond the door, into a big room like an auditorium.
Khun's P.O.V
Up on stage were the rankers who were all seated in a row behind a counter. All the regulars were sitting in the seats of an audience. Khun took his seat next to Rak, greeted by, "Turtle! What took you so long to get here?"
Khun didn't even look at Rak as he replied, "I went to find a way to get Rachel into the next round."
Bam, who sat on the other side of Rak, between Rak and Bella looked at Khun seriously. "Did you find a way?"
"Yes, I did," Khun said. Bam's eyes lit in delight but soon returned to normal after Khun voiced his uncertainty about his plan.
"Good afternoon, regulars. This is Lero-Ro" Mr. Lero-Ro stood at the center of the stage and began the meeting. Everyone's attention was on him.
Mr. Lero-Ro announced the regulars who passed the final position test. Rachel was regarded as passing the test but failed because of serious injuries.
A loud slam echoed through the large auditorium. "What's this! Why am I out?! Our team beat theirs. How come I didn't pass!?" Someone exclaimed furiously.
"You disagree with the results?" Han Sung asked. The guy nodded his head and started to insult Han Sung such as calling him a "coffee addict".
The vibe to the room suddenly became quiet. Quiet to the point that it can be considered creepy. Khun sighed, Stupid.
Han Sung stood up from his seat and walked to the center of the stage and motion the guy to come on stage. The guy hesitantly came on stage. Han Sung told him that he'll give him a chance. That is if he can manage to get off the stage… without going crazy.
Without going crazy? What does he mean? As Khun thought this, screams soon filled the room. Sounds of cracking and agony. The guy pleased for help but no one dared to help him.
"Does anyone else disagree with the results?" Han Sung asked. His eyes widened upon a hand… the hand raise in the air… belonging to Khun.
Han Sung sighed as ordered, "Please come up."
Bella's P.O.V
Bella sighed as Khun stood on stage. What is he thinking now?
"What is your problem Khun? You passed the test with a high score. I'm sure you're not here to ask me to fail you," Han Sung said.
Khun nodded and replied, "I want to bring Michel Light onto the next round."
"Why do you care about her?"
"It's important to my friend."
Khun's reply left Han Sung speechless for a second before he burst into laughter. Everyone just stared in confusion.
"I'm sorry. I never associated you with the word friend."
Neither did I
"Even so, I'm sorry. Michel is too wounded to take the next test. The rules state that injured candidates can't participate in the next round," Han Sung explained after wiping away his tears of laughter.
"Yes, under normal circumstances that would be true. That's why I'll like to meet the administrator of this floor and take his test," Khun stated.
Bella facepalmed. I knew he had something plan but I certainly didn't expect it to be this… He's crazy, he dares to challenge the administrators. With his current ability, he doesn't stand a chance. Khun since when did you become so rash…?
"I heard that although the supervisors carry out the test, the administrators has the supreme authority on all tests. If I get permission from the administrator for Michel to rejoin the group, your rules would be invalid."
"And how did you know all this?" Han Sung asked suspiciously.
"Well, I'm from the Khun family. I've heard a lot about the tests," Khun answered confidently.
Yeah right, I bet you heard it from Mr. Lero-Ro. Khun, you're amazing at bluffing, your face doesn't even change a bit...
"If you know all that, then you must also know why people choose to not take the test," Han Sung said.
"Well, the test will be far more difficult, but it's okay, I'll pass," Khun stated.
Nope, it's not just that...
"I'm sorry, but there is an another reason. There must be a prerequisite to take the test," Han Sung stated. This information surprised Khun.
Han Sung continued, "You must be an irregular like Jahad or Urek Mazino. You probably didn't know this rule. This is an ancient lore so there's very few who know about this. Therefore, your plan won't work. Please return to your seat."
Khun clenched his hands in frustration and was about to walk back to his seat before a loud shout made him stop.
"Wait! Please let me take the test!" Bam exclaimed and shoot up from his seat.
Bam!? Damn it! This idiot!
"Wait, Bam, calm down," Bella said trying to interfere.
Han Sung shook his head, "Mr. Bam, to take the test you must be-"
"It doesn't matter! Because I'm… I'M AN IRREGULAR!" Bam declared.
Khun's P.O.V
"I thought there was something odd about Bam, but I never expected that he was an irregular," Khun said.
"Um… So what is an Irregular?" the girl with short blond hair asked.
Shibisu sighed, "An irregular is not chosen. They opened the door themselves without being chosen, unlike us. First, it violates the rules of the Tower and there has been chaos every time an Irregular has entered the tower. The people in the central tower hate and fear Irregulars."
"So what now? When Bam left, the supervisor told us we can help him if we want to, but…"
"Of course not! We won;t help! We can't let him ruin our lives!" Paracula said.
"Didn't you pass the test because of Bam?" Hatz said coldly. Paracula was left speechless.
"I agree," a sudden voice said. "I feel sorry for Bam, but I can't help an irregular."
"Earrings! How can you say that?!" Hatz exclaimed walking up to Khun.
"I don't like it, but I have no choice! I can;t help an irregular. If people knew, it would be the end for me. I could even be kicked out of my family!" Khun exclaimed.
"Bastard!" Hatz mustered through his clenched teeth. Hatz turned his hand into a fist and swung it, "Coward!"
Slam!
Khun fell backward but soon sat up and wiped his mouth, a tint of blood was shown on his hand. "Damn Crocodile."
"Stupid turtles, all cowering under your shells in fear. That's why you're no more than a turtle. You never lift your head for fear of being caught. I'll follow him. I'm not afraid of the consequences. I don't want to lose my prey. You all can stay and live with your heads stuck inside your shells." Rak glared at Khun before leaving the room.
"I'll go too. I don't really care about him, but I think it's better than staying with a cowering traitor who would betray his friend to keep his family name," Anak said. Hatz agreed and they dragged Shibisu with them out the room.
Endoris sighed and agreed. One by one all of the regulars left the room, only Khun and Bella remained.
Why is she still here? Does she not want to help Bam because he's an irregular?
Bella crouched down and handed Khun a white handkerchief with laces and a small black rose at the bottom right corner.
"Here, wipe the blood off. Guess Rak hit you pretty hard," Bella said.
Khun looked at Bella weirdly before taking the handkerchief, wiping off the blood from his lips.
Bella sighed, "You would do anything to help Bam, wouldn't you? Even if it means to play the role of a bad guy. I don't mind you doing it, but try not to get yourself hurt, okay?"
Khun looked at Bella, "What I do has nothing to do with you."
Bell rolled her eyes before asking, "Khun, do you really want to help Rachel? I honestly don't. Just like you, I'm interested in Bam, I couldn't care less about Rachel even if Bam treasures her. I don't like her and I never will. If you view Bam as your friend then you should do what you can to help him such as his safety."
What is she trying to say?
"Now that the Rankers knows that Bam is an Irregular, the information will soon spread. Irregulars are feared and hated, therefore, Bam will encounter a lot of danger. When Bam does, what can you do?"
Khun was about to answer but Bella interrupted, "You can't do anything. You're far too weak. Khun, listen to this carefully. Don't ever forget who you are. You are not someone who is willing to trust others easily. You're always the one manipulating others, never the other way around. Don't forget that."
"Bam is very naive, he trust others too easily, but that doesn't mean you should trust those around him. As his friend, help him do the things he can't. Suspect others close to him, trusting so many people would definitely lead others to take advantage of him leading to betrayal. That's the best way to protect him. Also, the most important thing is to trust Bam like how much he trust you, that will be true friendship."
Khun didn't exactly know why Bella was rambling on about these stupid things, but the atmosphere around her is different than usual, making him hard to interrupt.
"Oh, by the way, are you done using that?" Bella asked, looking at the handkerchief in Khun's hand which was tainted with blood. Khun nodded and tossed the handkerchief back.
A sudden shout interrupted the two. "Hey turtles! All the stupid turtles are taking the test. Let's go back." Rak was standing at the door of the room looking at Khun and Bella.
"It seems like you're getting smarter Rak," Khun stated.
Rak snorted, "I'm the only crocodile that knows what's inside your shell, you sneaky turtle."
Khun smirked. "You just admit that you're a crocodile," Khun pointed out. Rak immediately denied and walked away angrily.
Khun laughed as he stood up walking towards the door. Bella followed behind and said in a quiet voice, "Just like how you view Bam as a friend and is willing to trust him… Can you trust me too? I'll protect you and Bam and everyone else that are important to us all."
Khun glanced back at Bella whose head was down looking at the floor. Her voice was so quiet that Khun almost couldn't hear what she said. "What?" Khun asked, even though he heard her properly.
Bella shook her head and gave a light hearted smile, "Forget it, it's nothing. Let's go already. You sneaky turtle." Bella fastened her pace and ran after Rak.
...Trust her and she trying to protect us? What a joke… But… For some reason, I feel like I can trust her… She's similar to Elina in some ways. Elina, just you wait, I'll find you someday.
Khun sighed and shook his head. "But Bam's problem right now is my top priority."
"Did the administrator give you permission?" Han Sung asked Bam. Bam nodded.
"Why would you make such a decision for some girl? You are out of your mind," Han Sung stated.
"I actually knew you were an irregular and knew about your relationship with Michel. Making you give up the crown during the Crown Game and sending Hoh the memo that Michel was the reason for your ascension up the tower, in addition to not completely curing Rachel's legs were all part of my plan."
Bam eyes widened. He clenched his fists, "Why would you do that?" Bam's voice contained mild anger.
"You're dangerous and insane. To risk your life for a girl;s dream. Nobody in this Tower would want someone like you."
"Supervisor, you're a ranker so you should know what's up there. Is it worth what everyone is risking?" Bam asked.
Han Sung thought for a while, "I can't explain it in words. More wealth and beauty than you could ever imagine. Everything in the world. I mean, even more than what exists."
"Not Rachel," Bam stated.
"That ugly girls' absence doesn't change anything," Han Sung said coldly.
"It does for me. Without Rachel, everything up there is meaningless. You said that I'm insane, but for me, you seem like you haven't found anything to cherish among all the garbage up in the Tower."
Han Sung eyes widened and turn icy cold.
"I don't care what other says. I'll make it up the Tower and if you're not liars then what I want should be up there," Bam walked off after finishing his sentence, leaving Han Sung very displeased.
6/19/17
Yay, I finally finished. This took a while. Writing always take a lot of time. This chapter is based off from chapters 57 and 58. It'll take me a while for me to update another chapter. This is an early update for now. I'll be back soon. Thanks for reading!