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2024-10-29 19:42:56The first class hour is underway. Before that, Theo Awards an affectionate punch to Jared for deceiving him that they were late when they weren't. Jared just laughed afterward.
There were fifteen students in the class including Theo and Jared. They sat individually and since Theodore was a new student, he was placed in the last seat. Coincidentally in front of him was Jared's seat. Theo could take revenge if he wanted to but he enjoyed today's lesson so much. Today's class is about how to control the power of thought.
"Know that the human mind is very complex,” says the teacher – Prof. Abraham. He was an African–American man with half-bald hair and all of his hair almost gray. He was wise enough to teach. “The human brain is composed of many nerves with diverse patterns. Like a giant, scaled-down maze. To enter the human mind is to enter the labyrinth. Even the owner of the body is often lost in their minds. And how can we control someone's mind if we find it so difficult to understand our thoughts?”
No one answered.
“Well then, all of us trusted disciples, Jared, please explain.”
Jared stood up. Theo could hear a soft swear glide from Jared.
“There are many things that make us able to control the minds of others. One way is to focus on looking into their eyes because the eyes are the most up-to-date connecting bridge. The eye also has the closest nerve to the brain than any other organ. Assisted with a spark of energy, we can control the thoughts of others like using a remote control.”
“And what is that spark of energy, Jared?”
“It was like an electric spark inside the human body. It comes from meteor particles that have been in our bodies. But the meteor particles were so small that they had to be raised first. The movement of atoms becomes a stimulus for the awakening of meteor particles. The way to generate it is that we must continue to train our physique because, with a fit physique, we will more easily merge with the forces of nature.”
"And... The power of nature makes it easy for us to know someone's lies." said Prof. Abraha, suddenly, he was in front of Jared. “Close your book in the drawer, I'm not asking you to explain while reading.”
"Sorry, Profesor.”
Prof Abraham cleared his throat. “Come to my office after this class.”
"Yes, Profesor.”
After the Prof again explained to the front of the room. Jared sat down and shook a little. "Damn, I was trying not to look at him.”
“What happened?"Theo asked. “I didn't realize you were reading a book, but he could see you were a long way away.”
"He can see lies," Jared replied. "Every lie seemed to be projected clearly in his eyes as if he were looking at a flash of a movie. I tried to close my mind so I couldn't read.”
"Wow, you did that? You're such a genius, Jared!”
Jared grinned. It seems that Theo's compliments managed to cheer her up. “I know right?”
“But what makes you so pale?”
Jared glanced forward briefly. “I will accept punishment. And...”
"And?”
"Forget it," Jared turned back to face the front. “Just read your book and don't make mistakes like me.”
Theo looks curious but he still opens the book. He believes in Jared about not making mistakes because the slightest mistake will get punished. Staying on the streets for too long makes Theo convinced that the law of the Jungle is true. He has gone through his life very hard. And he gets very scared when he gets kicked out if he becomes a bad boy. It can't go from a place as comfortable as this. When the class ended, Jared told him to go to the cafeteria first and he would catch up. Theo has a hard time because he can't find the location of the cafeteria, which is where he meets Madam Liz.
"Excuse Me, Madam Liz," Theo called very politely.
“Do you need any help, Theo?”
“I couldn't find the cafeteria.”
Madam Liz nodded and stroked Theo's hair before gently pushing his back forward. They walked hand in hand down the long hallway.
“The cafeteria is to the right of the main hall, there is a large sign that says cafeteria at the entrance. I find it ridiculous to use the word ‘door’ when the cafeteria doesn't have a door.”
Theodore smiled awkwardly. Don't understand Madam Liz's joke before seeing the cafeteria itself. The room was no less spacious than the main hall. Several tables and chairs are neatly lined up. And the food was served at the end of the room with some waiters helping to serve the food. A delicious Aroma instantly wafted to the doorway where Theo stood sculpting.
“But, I don't have money for all that food.”
“You don't have to worry, " said Liz. “All facilities in this place are provided free of charge, as well as food. All you have to do is practice hard. Got it?”
“Very well, Madam Liz.”
“Then take all your food and finish it until your stomach is full.”
Without asking twice, the starving little Theodore ran to the other end of the room where the delicacies were waiting for him. Theo still maintains his respect by staying in line with the other students. The stomach growls more and more when dealing directly with smoked meats as well as honey-flavored wholemeal bread. How can food smell this good? All this time he only smells musty from moldy bread and spoiled food that he gets cheaply or leftovers in the trash. And now, he can eat new and delicious food that is still warm without fear of being beaten or shouted at by thieves.
Until the break was over, Jared still hadn't come. Even when Theo returned to class, the blonde boy was not yet sitting in his chair. Where Did Jared go?
The boy must have been severely punished, Theo thought.
Jared only showed up after class ended and they had to go into the dorm. Jared walked slowly as he continued to grimace in pain.
“Are you hurt, Jared?” Theo touched Jared's arm.
Jared grimaced and put away Theo's hand. “I'm fine.”
“You're lying, you're not good at lying Jared.”
“I'm just starving.”
“We can go to the cafeteria where there is a lot of delicious food and you have to try the wheat bread! Very tasty and sweet!” Theo spoke as if Jared had never eaten any of it.
"The cafeteria is only there at certain times like lunch and dinner,” Jared retorted. “We can wait for the dinner.”
"But you're hungry, I can take it if you want–”
“You will be punished if you do.”
Theo knows what hunger feels like. He once did anything for a piece of moldy bread to be full. He could not bear to see Jared grimacing in pain from hunger.
“I have no problem.”
“You fool!" Jared barked. “You won't be able to hold it! No, we better wait according to the rules. Ah about the rules, it seems you don't know this school very well. Let's go into the room and I'll tell you the rules of this school.”
Theo says nothing but follows Jared to their dorm.
Theo and Jared don't share a room. But their rooms are on the same floor, the second floor. Jared asks Theo to wait for him in the room while he returns to his room to clean up. Theo waited obediently like a duckling waiting for its mother.
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Jared goes into Theo's room after knocking him first. Jared no longer wears a uniform but a black long-sleeved T-shirt with a number 07 on his back. He held a thick book in his hand.“Why haven't you changed your clothes?" Jared asked seeing Theo still in uniform this morning. “Change into the clothes in that closet.”Somewhat dazed, Theo opens the closet and finds some new clothes hanging there. His face glowed cheerfully. Then he chooses an outfit that catches his eye. A jacket with the image of an owl."Well, now we will talk about the rules in this school as well as in this dormitory.”There are many written rules, and Jared explains them carefully.06.0 – 07.30 Wake up and run the field for over an hour.07.45-08.30 bath and breakfast.08.45: following the lesson.12.00: lunch.12.30: following the second lesson.17.00: finish the lesson and students are free to do personal activities.19.00: dinner.21.00: bedtime.- All students are required to follow the stated schedule. Truan
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"As a child, I accidentally fell and scratched the fence,” Theo replied, touching the wound on his neck.Jared grimaced. “That must so hurt.”“I don't remember because I fainted immediately.”“You're tough boys! You must be the Chosen One!”"Stop calling me the Chosen One.”They spent dinner chatting occasionally. Theo remembers that they should not bring this food into the room, so he increases the portion of food and finishes it quickly before dinner time runs out.When he arrived at the room, Theo was very bored because he was not sleepy yet, and he was not allowed to meet anyone. A dormitory supervisor was walking down the Hall, checking on anyone who dared to go out at the Forbidden time. Theo didn't want to get punished when he was very new here. And he still didn't have a book to read while he waited for sleepiness to come. Theo opened the bedroom window. The permanent windows that cannot be opened do not even have a balcony. But it was enough for him to see the scenery outside
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After the end of classes, Theodore again secretly brought a book about dreams. He went into the bathroom so that no one else could see him. Even Theo didn’t tell Jared this. He opened the first sheet.When the universe was first created, they were nothing but formed from tiny particles called atoms. The particles are so small that the ordinary eye cannot see them. But they are there. Those little things will never die from the beginning of created life until the apocalypse. It also affects humans. Atomic particles form man from the outer shell to the innermost nuclei of the brain. Each atom has a solid attachment to each other. The atoms in the innermost core of the head often help humans solve problems. Something called Instinct. The atoms that live in our heads are amplified by the energy emanating from meteors that fell thousands of years ago. Atoms often try to help us solve problems that we are unaware of. It can be through a dream or an event called Deja Vu.“Does this make sens
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“Hi,” said the man. “I didn’t mean to interrupt, but is there a problem?”“Master Lazarus!” Jared immediately kissed the hand of the man – Lazarus. Theodore followed him.“Is there something disturbing your mind?” Lazarus looked worried at Jared.“Nothing at all, Sir.”“I don’t think so.”Lazarus put his hand on Jared’s head. His face was as cold as Jared’s. Theodore watched in silence, and then suddenly, Jared’s eyes twisted until only the white part was visible. Theodore was about to interrupt. He thought Lazarus was hurting Jared. But suddenly, Jared looks better. Jared looked in all directions, his gaze full of questions.“Are you all right, Jared?” Theodore lunged at Jared with a worried question.“What happened?”“You ask? Don’t you remember what happened?”Jared shook his head. Theodore is increasingly worried about Jared’s attitude. After Jared’s strange behaviour of trying to push him away, he feels like he just lost his memory. All this happened after Lazarus came. Theodore
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“Jared, since when Have you been here?”“I don’t remember, but I think from birth.”“Has this place been around that long?”“Yup.”Theodore was envious of where he had been because he did not know this place. A place where the odd eye can live equally. No fights, no bullying, just living in peace. How beautiful. Theo looked around. The boys of different ages enjoyed their meals while occasionally chatting. There is no pretentious brat who interferes with other boys. They’re like family here. There was only laughter instead of screams. The professors were in their places to eat. They act like parents in this group. They do not distinguish students from one another. They even punished Jared, an intelligent student, for making a mistake. It’s just that Theo didn’t find a daughter as far as he could see. All students are men.“Jared, does this place only accept boys?”“Why do you ask?”“There are no girls here.”Jared looked around. “You’re right,” he said. “After you told me, I realized
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“YOUR TURN LITTLE BUDDY!”A man in uniform pushes Theodore before he realizes it. Theodore fell to the ground. The dust covered him, and his skin was scratched by sharp pebbles. He then stood up and started running into the training arena.The trainers are not part of the professors who teach them in the classroom. They may be part of the military or an unofficial part. This explains how strict they were in training the disciples. In addition, they are not at all soft. The coaches did not hesitate to hit anyone who dared to fight or anyone weak. Theodore immediately crawled under the entwined chains. It passes through a steep path filled with sharp pebbles. He grimaced in pain when wire or gravel scratched his skin several times. The wire above was only ten inches from his back, making it difficult for him to move without getting hurt. Theo only occasionally looks ahead because it makes it difficult for him to move. He often looked down even though his face was rubbing the ground. Tha
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