An aroma drifted out of the gymnasium.
"It smells so good!"
A guard stationed outside the gymnasium took a breath, and longing crept across his face. Then his body moved toward the gymnasium of its own accord.
He was not the only one. Every guard who caught that aroma reacted the same way.
"Stop!"
"Everyone, stop!"
The kindly professor shouted and raised his hands to stop the guards, but it was no use.
They rushed into the gymnasium as though possessed.
Anyone who tried to stop them became their enemy.
Even the kindly professor was no exception.
After dodging another merciless attack from a guard, the kindly professor gave up.
It was not just because of the guards' attacks. A desire to "eat" was gradually rising from deep within him, too.
The moment that feeling emerged, the kindly professor grew alert. He retreated farther away and watched the scene with worried eyes.
"Professor Tairs, what should we do?"
Leonard watched the gymnasium warily, accompanied by a group of strong-willed guards.
After making arrangements for the students in their respective years, the four chief students also came over.
They all looked at the kindly professor.
The kindly professor forced down his unease and apprehension, keeping his expression calm.
"Everyone, keep moving back."
"I'll contact Zones C and D and request reinforcements."
That was what the kindly professor told them.
Seeing everyone breathe a sigh of relief only deepened the bitterness in his heart. He knew full well that Zones C and D would struggle to send any effective reinforcements.
And it was not just Zones C and D. The same was true of Zones A and B.
In fact, their situation was even worse.
I hope Headmaster Ronems can get back soon!
What had happened earlier was enough to tell the