Chapter 5 The Beginning Of An Unparalleled Journey
Liam stood at the entrance of the classroom, his feet feeling strangely heavy as if they were sinking into the floor. His body tensed slightly, still trying to process everything—the strange messages, the impossible recovery, the murmurs and whispers surrounding him like an invisible fog.
Before he could think too much about it, a soft yet firm voice pulled him out of his thoughts.
"Liam, are you alright?"
Miss Amanda's voice was gentle, filled with genuine concern, her dark brown eyes scanning him carefully. Her arms were crossed, a piece of chalk still resting between her delicate fingers. It was rare for teachers to openly show concern for their students, especially when it was someone like Liam—someone most people ignored or ridiculed. But Miss Amanda was different. She wasn't just beautiful; she was kind, though she never showed favoritism.
Liam blinked, realizing he had been standing there for too long, his mind running wild. He cleared his throat, quickly straightening his posture. Just as he did, the message in front of him—the floating, glowing text that had been tormenting him since he stepped into the room—vanished.
A breath of relief slipped past his lips.
Finally, it was gone.
That strange, ridiculous mission had been hanging in front of his vision for minutes now, blocking his sight and making him feel like he was losing his mind. But now that it had disappeared, he could see clearly again, and for the first time since waking up in his room, he felt a sense of normalcy returning to him. Maybe—just maybe—he could go back to his usual life without worrying about some absurd "Lust System" and its bizarre missions.
But then—
Miss Amanda's next words made his stomach twist.
"Liam, why have you been absent from school for an entire week?"