In the classroom, their homeroom teacher, Fang Hao, said, "Those who sign up won't be leaving school to fight the monsters. You'll form teams to protect the school—"
Even the troops ordered to come to their aid had been wiped out. The Patrol Defense Bureau in Shangyuan City was overwhelmed and struggling to respond. How could the teachers take their students outside to die?
Holding the school was the best they could hope for.
When Fang Hao finished, Huang Tian spoke up. "Sir, I'll sign up."
Staying in the classroom served little purpose for him. He had no need of protection, and outside, he could observe what was happening around the school.
The moment he volunteered, someone else called out, "Count me in too!"
It was his deskmate, Li Guanglin.
Huang Tian glanced at him. Li Guanglin grinned proudly, rolled up his sleeve, and flexed a muscle that was not particularly firm. "I've trained, you know!"
With those two leading the way, six more students soon volunteered. When only one place remained, the class monitor, Liu Qingya, raised her hand. "Sir, I'd like to sign up too—"
Fang Hao shook his head. "Let me say first that I'm not looking down on girls. But girls generally have less strength and stamina than boys, so they aren't suited to defense work. For now, we only need boys. If we need help with logistics later, you can sign up then. Girls do tend to be more attentive."
He added, "Besides, you're the class monitor. While we're patrolling the school, keep order in the classroom and look after everyone's feelings. Don't let them get worked up. Help them stay as calm as possible."
Liu Qingya had been a little dejected, but his words heartened her. "I understand!"
"Good." Fang Hao nodded in satisfaction.