QT: Against My Will

476 7.100 – Silvia’s Lovely Team – War Of The Wickeds

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Mass release! Enjoy ??

I’m trying to catch up with my previous absence.

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Silvia’s team had been in an uproar since the morning. They had been the loudest and most disruptive students throughout the whole day. The most popular teacher, Mr. Jenkins, decided to step in and take control of the situation.

When he entered the social science lesson, a vein popped up his forehead. The sight that greeted him was quite imposing. All the eighty seats were filled; students around Silvia were all eagerly engaged in a lively discussion while the rest of the students pretended as if they didn’t exist.

Mr. Jenkins especially focused on Silvia LeClére and Ezikiel Mackmorriss, the biggest troublemakers. It looked like Silvia’s team had bullied the rest of the class into silence. A frown formed across his face. “Class, settle down,” he shouted, unleashing his scary aura, “Don’t make me repeat myself!”

Silvia was sitting on her desk, with her legs crossed, “Please don’t shout, sir.” She lowered her voice but still spoke loudly enough that others could hear. “We’re sorry for our behaviour today.”

Jenkins sighed, “I appreciate that, but I need you to be quiet until the end of class. Is that clear?”

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Silvia nodded, “Yes, sir.”

The teacher glared at her, “Now, sit at your seat properly.”

Silvia sat back down and covered her mouth.

“Ok, let’s get back to work then,” Mr. Jenkins walked over to the front of the class, “Let’s start by writing a short essay on your favourite historical figure. Why did they matter? How would the world have been different without them in it?”

Mr. Jenkins wrote something on the board:

Who do you admire the most?

How does that person inspire you?

Can you explain why that person matters to the world?

“This assignment should take you about ten minutes,” he hit the timer on his desk, “Once the time limit is over, the people who are done will stand up and read their work in order. The first ten people who impress me will receive enough credit to pass my class.”

“Ten minutes?!” Everyone groaned, except for Silvia. “Great! That sounds easy. What’s your favourite historical figure, sir?”

The students began to write away on their laptops, perking their ears.

“Hmm…There are so many great people that come to my mind,” He scratched his chin. “I suppose I would have to go with your brother. He is a brilliant young man, and I believe that he can change our world forever and become a historical person remembered by all. He has done so much for society, and that alone makes him an icon in my eyes.”

The students immediately picked on the hints. The essay didn’t have to be long, but the person chosen had to be reasoned well.

“Ah, really?” Bing Shi opened her laptop and began to do the assignment, “I hope someone will mention me as their favourite figure in their essays.”

Jenkins was caught off guard, “No, that wouldn’t be allowed. The point of this assignment is to show respect for those who’ve made a difference in the world.”

“Well, that’s a shame, because I’d like to see who else thinks I’m important. Wait...” Bing Shi looked up from her laptop, “Didn’t Mr. Jenkins say everyone is special in their own way?”

Jenkins blinked twice, “Yes, of course. I apologize for the previous statement, it was just a spur of the moment comment. Now, back to the essay. If someone decides to write about you, they just have to find the right word to describe you.”

Bing Shi stopped responding to Jenkins and began typing on her laptop, keeping the remaining time in silence.

Ezikiel was surprisingly cooperative this time, exchanging his place with Lu Kai. His wife made it more difficult for him by picking Silvia. He stood up first, “Silvia LeClére is the reason why I attended this class in the first place.”

There was a collective gasp as the students realized who he was about to talk about.

Lu Kai was intrigued by the idea of attenting classes with his wife again, “She always keeps pushing forward. No matter how many people try to bring her down, she will keep her head held high and stay focused on her goals. If you don’t believe me, her actions speak louder than my words.”

This was the only thing that Silvia and Bing Shi held in common. Silvia never gave up on destroying Riley, no matter what they did.

Bing Shi began to clap happily, whistling, “Wu-hu!”

“Too generic,” The Jankins looked around, “Next.”

“Boo,” Bing Shi pointed both of her thumbs down.

The next student quickly got up, “I don’t know how to start this,” he stuttered, “I greatly admire the legendary Sigma for his strength and courage. This alpha had achieved feats that no one else had ever done before. Thanks to his barriers, we can sleep soundly in the safety of our homes.”

“Pass,” Jenkins smiled, “I expected many to choose this individual, and decided to pick the first one who mentions him.”

Those who also chose the Legendary Sigma cursed under their breaths, quickly trying to come up with another idol.

The first ones who stood up to mention their family also got a pass.

When the time limit was almost over, Bing Shi quickly stood up, attracting all the attention to her.

Most had already tried their luck and failed because their answers were getting more and more repetitive, which compelled Jenkins to give Ezikiel a pass for his quickness.

Jenkins nodded his head, curious what Silvia would come up with, “Go on.”

Bing Shi cleared her throat, “I remember the times when I was feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and these people were the ones who stepped in and gave me a reason to smile. You have to admit, not everyone would agree to skip around the city under the heavy rain to cheer me up.... unless you paid for them, of course.”

Most of the lecture hall, consisting of Silvia’s teammates, coughed out. Yep, they were cheap. But! Today, at least half would have come even without her needing to send any money.

Bing Shi continued, “If I were you, I would pick Ezikiel Mackmoriss for a lover — the one whom I could turn to in times of need…whether it was for saving money on suppressants or a reality check.”

Ziek leaned forward and placed his elbow on the desk, placing his chin on his hand to get a better view of his wife, ‘I love you more,’ he lip-synced.

Bing Shi giggled, “I would count on Liam to be my partner in crime. He is a tough cookie with a soft heart.”

Liam wanted to protest while Juliet covered her mouth to suppress a chuckle.

Bing Shi turned to her left, “Juliet. She’s the perfect mix of strength and compassion. She has a one-of-a-kind speciality. She can put together a gadget with functions no one else would think to combine.”

“Juliet and compassion?” Liam laughed in silence, mumbling to himself, “She is saying your technology sucks...ouch!”

Juliet elbowed him in the arm as the whole class erupted in laughter.

Bing Shi looked at the girl that was full of anticipation, “I would choose Bertha Hamilton — if I had to put my trust and faith in one person.”

“Awww,” was most people’s response. Bertha almost teared up at her words.

“The safest bet for a teammate would be Henry. He is a lovable scoundrel — not only does he have a soft spot for cats, but he also knows how to handle a gun.”

Everyone looked at Henry’s expressionless eyes, “...”

“If you are thinking of making a purchase, Laura has an eye for fashion and a knack for finding the best deals. She’s not afraid to haggle, bargain hunt, and search for sales.”

Laura covered her head with her trifted hoodie in embarrassment, “...”

“Douglas is a gentle giant with a dry sense of humour — he has a caring heart and a hard head.”

“Hard?” Douglas knocked on his head, nodding in agreement.

“Alain is the shy type, but he has a quirky sense of humour and according to the team, he is a great cook.”

Most covered their mouth, their face turning a shade greener. They found Alain’s food delicious until they found out what it was made of.

Bing Shi continued to introduce her whole team, finally reaching the end, “I found myself wondering if I would still be here today if it wasn’t for them. To my loyal colleagues and friends: You might have not made a difference in the world but you prevented it from being burned down by me, Silvia LeClére.”

Bing Shi bowed in all directions, a grand and sweeping gesture as if waiting for a standing ovation, “Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

Jenkins blinked twice, “...”

Half of the room erupted into a roar of applause. Her teammates jumped out of their seats to surround her table, whistling, and cheering, “Did you just slap a teacher in the face by praising us? Because he brought up the one whose name should not be mentioned?”

She even baited everyone in the beginning into thinking that a short essay would be enough (when she asked her teacher who was his favourite person).