Chapter 362: The Incident
The moment the door creaked open, the face of the student who had just stepped in was instantly visible—Wade Gray. He stared at the newcomer, then slowly lowered his gaze.
“Can you really see it?” he asked.
The student blinked, momentarily stunned. He had expected some sort of explanation about the difference between the two countries, but instead, Wade was already looking straight at him, as if he knew exactly what he was thinking.
Wade sighed, his expression softening. “You’re really not that bad at it. Honestly, it’s not even that hard.”
He reached into his pocket and pulled out a small, slightly worn notebook. “I’ve already taken notes on it. You’re just missing the key insight. But I’ll help you—just don’t panic.”
“Wait—what?” the student blurted, startled.
“Don’t worry,” Wade said. “I’ll explain. Just keep calm. You don’t have to be perfect. You just need to focus.”
The student hesitated. “But… how? I mean, how do I even begin?”
Wade leaned back slightly, his tone calm. “You’ve been training for months. You know the basics. Now you just need to apply them. It’s not about being flawless—it’s about being aware.”
“…So I just… keep going?” the student asked.
“Exactly,” Wade replied. “Just keep going. And if you get stuck, I’ll be right here.”
The student exhaled slowly. “Okay… I can try.”
Wade nodded. “Good. Remember: the more you try, the more you’ll understand. And don’t forget—this isn’t just about you. It’s about all of us.”
The student nodded, still nervous but steadier now. “I get it. I’ll try.”
Wade smiled faintly. “That’s all I ask.”
Outside, the sky remained dark. The wind howled softly through the trees, and the moon hung low in the distance.
Wade glanced at the clock. “We should probably get back to class soon. But first, I want to show you something.”
The student turned to look at him. “What is it?”
“Just follow me,” Wade said. “It’s important.”
They stepped out into the corridor. The air was cold, and the hallways were silent. As they walked, Wade paused at a window and looked out.
“Do you see that?” he asked.
The student squinted. “See what?”
“The light,” Wade said. “It’s faint, but it’s there. It’s like a signal.”
The student stared, confused. “I don’t see anything.”
Wade smiled. “You will. Just wait.”
They walked on, the silence pressing around them. The student felt a strange sense of anticipation, like something was about to happen.
Then, suddenly, a soft glow flickered in the distance.
The student gasped. “Is that—?”
“Yeah,” Wade said. “It’s real.”
The light pulsed once, then faded. The student looked at Wade, wide-eyed.
“How did you know?” he asked.
Wade shrugged. “I’ve been watching. And I’ve been waiting.”
The student shook his head. “I don’t understand. Why now?”
Wade looked at him seriously. “Because it’s time. The signs have been building. And now, we need to act.”
The student swallowed. “So… what do we do?”
Wade turned toward him. “We prepare. We train. And we watch.”
The student nodded slowly. “Okay. I’m ready.”
Wade gave a small smile. “Good. Then let’s go.”
They walked back toward the classroom, the faint glow still lingering in the distance.
(End of Chapter)
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