Chapter 243: Talking with Bellina 3

With hard work and strong determination, William finally managed to dominate the first and second-year students. In fact, on several occasions, William was able to defeat the more experienced third-year students.

However, an unexpected event changed everything. A major accident occurred, accompanied by the emergence of the Horror Army Wave that invaded Fortress City 085. This countless Horror Army caused great chaos in the city. Thousands of troops attacked, forcing everyone to fight desperately.

The battle was fierce, with many casualties. However, despite the chaos, the great walls of Fortress City 085 remained strong, unbreached by the attacks. The situation became even more dire when it was revealed that all these attacks were part of an evil plan orchestrated by a mysterious group of people. Their goal, although unknown, was clearly not for the good.

The teachers from the City Academy quickly realized that several students were missing in the turmoil. It turned out that the missing students had been kidnapped by the group responsible for the Horror Army Wave. This incident became a turning point, triggering a counteraction from the students and the authorities.

William, along with several first and second-year students, decided to leave Fortress City 085. They headed to Fortress City 081, a much safer city, but not immune to the threats now lurking. There, they met with government troops and united to fight against the organization that had kidnapped the students from the City Academy.

The battle that took place in Fortress City 081 became very large. The students, aided by the official troops from Fortress City 081, fought fiercely. Despite many casualties and severe damage to Fortress City 081, they ultimately succeeded in rescuing the kidnapped students.

However, even though the victory was achieved, the price paid was very high. The city was destroyed, and many lives were lost. Yet, the struggle provided valuable lessons about sacrifice and the strength of unity in facing much greater threats.

Haruto, who had heard all of this, then fell silent. Haruto did not expect to gain so much valuable information from Bellina. Unconsciously, Haruto's gaze focused on Bellina, trying to digest every word that had just been spoken.

"So, have you been trying to change the future all this time?" Haruto finally asked, his voice filled with curiosity.

Haruto wanted to know if Bellina, who knew the future through the novel he had read, had ever tried to change the course of fate. Did Haruto try to make everything better?

"... Yes, I changed some things, but I can't change everything. Some events really have to happen, no matter how hard I try," Bellina replied in a lower voice, then nodded her head.

"Is that so? I understand," Haruto replied, nodding slowly. A moment of silence enveloped the room before Haruto continued, "I think that's wise. There are things that really can't be changed."

"I don't want to change too much," Bellina continued with an awkward smile, "Otherwise, an unexpected future could happen, just like what has happened before."

"Huh? Before? What happened before?" Haruto asked, his eyebrows furrowing in confusion.

"Well... we managed to achieve first place in the Semester Exam," Bellina replied with a sour smile, "It should have been the Asyla group that achieved it, not us."

"Ah!" Haruto fell silent for a moment, realizing what Bellina meant. Haruto finally understood that achieving first place in the Semester Exam had changed the course of the future, although he thought it wasn't too bad.

"But that's okay, right?" Haruto asked with a slightly awkward expression, trying to convince himself.

Bellina smiled faintly, although there was uncertainty in her eyes. "I'm not sure myself. But it should be okay."