The moment those words left Oliver's mouth, the atmosphere froze.
All eyes turned toward the crimson-haired boy, then slowly shifted to Cain. The two locked gazes in silence, yet Oliver's hidden intent to endanger the first-year cadets was painfully clear.
A suffocating silence descended upon the group, the air thick with murderous intent. It lasted only briefly before the cadets released breaths they hadn't realized they were holding.
For the third-year and first-year cadets, this scene wasn't entirely surprising. After all, their first encounter had already ended in conflict, with the seniors being publicly humiliated.
Then came the next meeting. Oliver, who had failed again and again to disgrace Cain, had grown increasingly desperate, eager to repay the humiliation as soon as possible.
And now, the opportunity has arrived. This was his chance to remind everyone exactly who they were supposed to obey.
