The classroom buzzed with energy.
Everyone was still talking about one thing—
"The King got dethroned…"
"Who's Number One now?"
"Is there a new King already?"
Kai sat quietly by the window, uninterested.
Or at least…
That's how he looked.
Inside—
He was thinking.
Things are getting messy…
Then—
The classroom door opened.
The teacher walked in.
Behind him…
A new student.
"Settle down," the teacher said.
The class slowly went quiet.
"We have a transfer student joining us today."
Whispers started immediately.
"A transfer?"
"At this time?"
"He picked the worst moment…"
The teacher stepped aside.
"Introduce yourself."
The new student walked forward.
Calm.
Confident.
Too confident.
"My name is Jacob."
His voice was steady.
Cold.
"I transferred here for one reason."
The class leaned in.
Jacob's eyes scanned the room.
Then—
He smiled slightly.
"To take the top."
Silence.
Then—
The entire class erupted.
"WHAT?!"
"He just said that?!"
"Is he serious?!"
Zara narrowed her eyes.
"…Another one…"
Kai didn't react.
But his gaze shifted slightly.
So another one shows up…
Jacob continued, unfazed.
"I heard the King was dethroned."
He shrugged.
"Perfect timing."
The teacher cleared his throat nervously.
"…Take your seat."
Jacob walked through the classroom.
Every step confident.
Like he already owned the place.
Then—
He stopped.
Right next to Kai.
For a brief moment—
Their eyes met.
Something passed between them.
A feeling.
Recognition?
Danger?
Jacob smiled faintly.
"…Interesting."
Then he took his seat behind him.
Kai looked forward again.
Expression calm.
But inside—
This guy…
He's not normal.
Across the room, Zara watched everything.
Carefully.
Another problem…
The bell rang.
But no one moved.
Because everyone knew—
Nova High had just gotten more dangerous.
The throne was empty.
The King was dethroned.
And now—
A new challenger had arrived.
Someone who wasn't afraid…
To take everything.