The Dropout Storm

Regarding Robet's words, although the Kents did not voice their agreement, they also did not object, because they truly felt the same way.

"Sigh..." Clark then let out a sigh, looking at Robet and saying softly, "It's not just Okinja and the other two who were asked to withdraw from school; Robet was also asked to withdraw."

"Why?"

"On what grounds?!"

"Huh?"

The Kents exclaimed almost simultaneously, but Robet merely looked surprised, showing no anger whatsoever. In fact, his surprised tone carried a hint of glee!

"Just as I thought!" Clark's mouth twitched slightly when he saw Robet's expression change. He knew his guess was correct. Robet really didn't want to go to school, as attending school made his cultivation and meals somewhat troublesome.

"Why should Robet withdraw? Robet is clearly also a victim! Aren't they being unreasonable?" Martha questioned with a face full of confusion.

"When the number of people reaches a certain point, whether it's reasonable or not no longer matters. Their numbers are the greatest reason. After all, no one wants to see them cause trouble..." Clark shook his head and said softly.

"According to their explanation, Robet witnessed the shooting at close range and might develop post-traumatic stress disorder. If he were to be triggered again and cause any trouble, it would be a potential threat to their children."

"Of course, this is just the excuse they came up with. In reality, they think Robet is a jinx and worry he'll bring bad luck to their children. So, they're using this opportunity to drive Robet and Okinja away together..."

"Utter nonsense!" Jonathan couldn't help but curse under his breath upon hearing this, then prepared to turn the car around and head towards the school to have a good talk with the principal.

"Ring ring!" But just then, Jonathan's phone rang. Jonathan stopped the car and picked up the phone with an unfriendly expression. As expected, it was the school calling.

"Hello?" Jonathan took a deep breath and answered the call. The subsequent conversation was exactly as Clark had described: the principal reluctantly suggested that Robet withdraw from school.

"On what grounds? Robet was a victim from beginning to end! Why should Robet withdraw?" After hearing the principal's suggestion, Jonathan first questioned in a deep voice, then paused, and upon hearing something, became even more enraged, "Compensate with some money? I owe you..."

Before Jonathan could finish speaking, Robet covered his mouth and gave Clark a meaningful look.

"Hello? Principal, is it? I'm Robet's older brother, Clark. Regarding the matter of withdrawal, we are on our way to the school now. We can discuss it in person when we arrive!" Clark glared at Robet helplessly, then took the phone and said softly, "Yes, we are on our way and should arrive in about twenty minutes."

"Robet, our family isn't wealthy, but we're not so desperate that we'd let you agree to be expelled from school for a little money!" After Clark hung up the phone, Martha frowned slightly and looked at Robet with a serious expression.

"Ahem, well, actually, I don't really want to go to school..." Robet scratched his head and looked at the Kent family with a shy smile, saying, "I actually want to go out and adventure and cultivate, to see the world. Adventuring and cultivating are much more interesting than going to school!"

Robet: (〃￣ω￣〃)ゞ

"Adventure and cultivate?" Jonathan and Martha didn't quite understand the meaning of "adventure and cultivate," but they interpreted it as Robet wanting to see the world because it's so big.

"Child, we don't oppose you wanting to see the world, but you're still young and haven't grown tall. Traveling alone is too dangerous..." Martha's expression softened, and she gently advised Robet, "No matter what, you should go to school first. You can decide whether to travel after you become an adult."

"Actually, I'm very powerful. Didn't I just say that handguns are a minor matter? Bullets from handguns are useless to me..." Robet spread his hands, speaking somewhat helplessly, while also casting a pleading glance at Clark. But Clark seemed to be ignoring him, showing no intention of saving the situation.

"No matter how powerful you are, are you more powerful than your brother? Wasn't he still diligently attending school before?" Jonathan glared at Robet and said irritably, "Tell me, are you more powerful than Clark?"

"I..." Robet's mouth twitched slightly. He was twelve years younger than Clark; this comparison was completely unfair!

"Um, Mom, Dad, can I talk to Robet alone?" Clark asked, shaking his head helplessly as the fire was starting to burn him.

"Alright, it's up to you! You talk to him properly!" Jonathan nodded and gave Clark a meaningful look, emphasizing that continuing to attend school was the bottom line!

Soon, Robet and Clark walked to a secluded corner. Clark then glared at Robet and said irritably, "Is this what you call your method of dealing with ordinary people?"

"Isn't this good? I didn't expose myself at all. Even if I'm expelled, it's just an undeserved calamity..." Robet shrugged, claiming innocence.

"A school shooting involving minors has already occurred, and you're saying it's good? You've caused such a stir!" Clark retorted with an eye-roll.

"What could I do? They brought guns. I couldn't just catch bullets with my bare hands, could I? That wouldn't cause a stir, but I would definitely be noticed..." Robet shrugged, still insisting that he had done nothing wrong.

"Don't you know Hypnosis? You can weave memories, so why didn't you just weave their memories and make them not interact with you anymore?" Clark frowned and questioned Robet.

"Because I can't!" Robet sighed helplessly and explained, "I'm a warrior, not a mage. Hypnosis has its limits. The stories I weave must conform to their respective personalities and behavioral logic..."

"It wasn't me controlling them to shoot each other. It's that after the event I chose, where the reward money was handed over, they genuinely started fighting due to a dispute over the spoils..."

"As for me forcibly hypnotizing them to stop interacting with me, that's also unlikely because it goes against their inherent behavioral logic. After all, they came for me in the first place, and their obsession is very deep!"

"I can divert their attention temporarily, but I can't affect them permanently. Every time they see me, or someone mentions me, they will wake up. They might even think of me when they see others eating, which could break the hypnosis. Wouldn't that be even more troublesome?"

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