...

The explanation made perfect sense. Theo had indeed proven to be the most capable among them in dealing with demonic threats, and the team had been meticulously chosen.

It was a smart move: using the cadets themselves as bait and, at the same time, as a tool, without the enemy knowing it at first. Furthermore, it was clear that the instructor was taking what he had seen in the images very seriously.

When analyzing the recording of Theo's fight against the Djinns, he noticed the use of an attribute that, for sure, no one else in that world possessed. It was something new, a power that, even after intense investigation, revealed no answer that could explain it.

The only conclusion they reached, however, was incredible: that unknown attribute was as harmful to demons as the attribute of light itself.

Suho was the first to speak, his fist clenched with silent determination.

"I accept. If we can help find our colleagues and ensure everyone's safety, it is our duty to do so."

"Of course I accept!"

Nayun said immediately after, a competitive fire burning in her eyes.

"I'll rip the head off that hidden Djinn and stick it where it belongs."

Yeonha sighed, but a small smile of resignation appeared on her lips.

"It seems we don't have much choice, do we? Yes, I'm in."

Yeonghan looked at everyone, then nodded in agreement.

"I'm in. But only if you promise we can use the Level 3 computer lab. I'll need to access the dormitory entry and exit logs."

All eyes turned to Theo, the last one who had yet to speak up. He had already tacitly agreed by not raising any objections, but Instructor Park wanted to hear his confirmation.

"Theo?"

Theo sighed, seeming to ponder for a moment, but in fact he had already made up his mind.

Yoon Hyun, the president of the academic club, was a problem that would eventually cross his path, whether now or not.

After everything that had happened this week, a firm resolve shone in Theo's eyes.

"It's fine with me."

It was time to start shaking up the story of this world; being too idle was becoming boring, even if he said it wasn't.

...

"Okay, Yeonghan and I will talk to some of the staff who saw them last, and you guys can investigate these others."

Standing in the hallway outside Instructor Park's office, Kim Suho pointed to the holographic image on his smartwatch, which listed the names of cadets and staff.

This was a list created by Cube itself, of everyone who had any connection to the missing cadets.

There were approximately thirteen names in total, with Suho and the president being in charge of six names, while the trio, Nayun, Theo, and Yeonha, would take the remaining seven.

"Good luck, I'll let you know if anything comes up."

"Same here."

Theo calmly accepted their words.

As he was getting ready to leave, Suho seemed to remember something.

"Oh, be careful. It's possible that the Djinns from yesterday's attack are directly linked to the disappearance incident, so it's best to proceed with caution. Don't forget that Cube and other classes are also conducting their own investigations."

"Don't worry, we got it. You be careful too."

Suho and Yi Yeonghan left through the opposite side of the hallway, waving one last time.

As soon as the two walked away, Nayun and Yeonha turned to Theo.

"Who shall we start with?"

Nayun asked, ready for action.

"It'll take a long time to visit all seven dorm rooms.

Yeonha added, already imagining how tiring it would be to talk to seven people.

Theo, however, had other plans.

"We're not visiting anyone. We're going straight to the root of the problem."

Without further explanation, he activated the Gatom and, in the blink of an eye, teleported himself and the two girls to another area of the Cube: a quiet zone, intended for club rooms.

"Where are we?"

Nayun asked, looking around the unfamiliar hallway.

"Here... Why did we come here, Theo?"

Yeonhou turned around, her mind full of curiosity as to why Theo had come to this area.

Theo did not answer their questions. Instead, he began walking with a clear purpose, stopping in front of a specific door.

The sign read:

[Room 34 - Academic Club]

"The root of the problem is right here inside."

Theo said with a slight smile as he opened the door.

Accompanied by two girls who were full of questions, Theo calmly entered the room.

As soon as his eyes landed on Yoon Hyun, he activated the Liknos Mind Control skill, and thus the club president's thoughts flowed directly into his mind.

Yeonha looked at the room in front of her, the same familiar room she saw at every academic club meeting. The room, usually filled with 30 cadets, was completely or almost empty. A cold chill touched the back of her neck as she followed Theo and Nayun through the door.

She clicked on her smartwatch and checked the list of cadets once more, and only then did she realize that Yoon Hyunn's name was also there, his name accompanied by a small description:

[The last person to speak with the world-class rookie cadet, 'Jin Hajung']

"Oh, what a surprise... Cadet Theo-nim, Nayun-nim, and Cadet Yeonha-nim."

The soft, direct voice came from behind the teaching platform. Sitting in a chair, Yoon Hyun, the third-year cadet and club president, greeted the three as he put away the book he was reading.

His calm, analytical eyes fixed on the trio, but mainly on Theo, who led the group.

Yoon Hyun's mind, however, screamed in alarm, and Theo heard every word as if it were a whisper in his ear.

_Theo... What is he doing here? And with Yeonha and Nayun? Did they find something? No, impossible. It must be related to the cube investigation.

Nayun crossed her arms, looking at the president with a not-so-friendly expression. Yeonha, on the other hand, felt a chill when she confirmed that her club president's name was on the list. Theo's decision to come directly to him painted a sinister picture, something she had never thought of.

"President Yoon Hyun."

Theo approached and then leaned back on one of the tables, not caring about manners.

What an arrogant attitude. This rookie has no respect. But I need to stay calm. Composure is my greatest weapon.

"We're here to ask you some questions. They're part of an internal investigation by Cube. I'm sure you already know that."

The mention of the word "investigation" made Yoon Hyun's mask waver slightly, something that only Yeonha and Theo noticed. The Djinn's mind went into overdrive.

_Shit. Why are they putting everyone on investigating a few disappearances? They were just a few useless cadets. Just act normal and it'll be simple.

Theo almost laughed.

'Simple, huh? Let's see how simple it'll be.'

"Investigation? If it's about yesterday's incident, I'm afraid I can't help. I spent the whole afternoon in the library, helping some classmates."

Yeonha went to Theo's right side, Nayun went to his left. Seeing that scene, Yoon Hyun's eyebrows rose slightly.

_Yeonha... why is she so cold? My Enchantment should at least guarantee her sympathy. Unless... no, her protection can't be that strong. No one at Cube has that kind of power to resist Miss Lillith.

"It's not about yesterday."

Yeonha joined the conversation with a firm voice and cold eyes.

"It's about Jin Hajung's disappearance, Senior Yoon Hyun."

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