Isekai No Gakusei: Students From Another World
A Ridiculous Action?

"Good is a traitor" Clara said with a serious face.

Dyland, Hain, Tora, and Shiro were instantly shocked. At first they thought Clara was wrong, but Clara's serious face convinced them.

"S-Actually, what's going on here?" Said Hain who seemed to be in disbelief hearing it.

Clara explained everything. How they had been affected by that memory magic, and Darren who had managed to dismantle it.

But when they realized, they had been surrounded by the royal army waiting for them on the sidelines of the forest.

Because of the elemental anomalies in the forest, there was nothing they could do as an act of resistance. In the end, Darren is captured and Clara is forced to flee.

After hearing that story, everyone became aware of how great the enemy had played them.

But, the ones who felt the hardest hit were Shiro and Tora. The two of them had never expected their Master to fall into the hands of an enemy this easily.

Tora glanced at Shiro and saw the woman was moody. He approached her and tried to make her feel better.

"Shiro-sama, I'm sure Esema-sama is fine," She whispered softly. "Esema-sama is not a weak person."

"Yes, I know. But even so, I can't stay still when he needs help like this" Shiro whispered.

Dyland also looked devastated. He never thought one of his trusted friends was the enemy they had been looking for all this time.

"We have to report this to Samson and talk about this with everyone" Dyland said.

They immediately ran to Samson's office and reported the matter.

After hearing everything, Samson immediately organized an impromptu meeting. All the members were asked to gather in a large room to talk about it.

In the middle of the room, lies a very wide round table. And around the table, the higher-ups of the organization sat staring at each other.

Behind them, all members of the organization stood waiting for the decision that the higher-ups would give. Tora, Shiro, and Hain stood in the crowd.

"So everyone, there are important things you have to hear" Samson said, folding his hands on the table. "We've managed to uncover the identity of the intruder."

Hearing that made everyone there smile happily.

"really? Who?" Ask one of the officers.

Samson called Clara. He asked Clara to tell everyone.

"good. The young man is a traitor" Clara said, followed by a shocked expression by everyone.

Everyone stared at each other. Some of them also wondered at each other.

"good? The human youth?" Said another officer. "So he's been tricking us all with his memory magic?"

"Yes. And it seems that the plan has been realized" continued Clara. "But we still don't know what the real purpose is. But I feel like he's working for a bigger side."

"The bigger side? Does he work for Demon King Ryan?"

"It doesn't seem. Ryan is not the type of demon who wants to ask for help from a human being" Clara replied.

"Then, who? Do you have any guesses?"

Clara took a long breath. "I think it's possible that he works for the Eastern Holy Church."

Hearing Clara's words made the entire reuangan shocked and panicked. The chaos happened immediately.

"G-Holy Church!? The Holy Church who likes to kill that race of monsters?" Said the higher-ups.

Samson stood up and calmed things down. "Everyone, please calm down! We need to listen to Clara first."

Instantly the commotion subsided. Their eyes returned to Clara and waited for the next sentence.

Samson looked at Clara. "What makes you think that? Is that just a guess?"

Clara shakes. "I feel it. The Holy Priestess is on this land."

Dyland. "That means, if it's good to work for that person, then there's a possibility that our location has been discovered" he said. "It could be dangerous. If they think of us as a threat, then we can run out."

The crowd immediately returned to the riot. Some of them started to panic.

As a race of monsters, they knew very well what would happen if that Sacred Priestess came to their land. For them, this was the bad news they had ever heard.

"Everyone, calm down!" Samson kicked the table. He wants everyone to stay calm and be able to think cold. Although it was clearly visible on his own face that he was trembling as well.

"We all know that the Holy Priestess is very dangerous. But that doesn't mean we can just sit back and accept what they did to us" Samson said. "If we unite forces, we can definitely hit him to lift foot off our ground."

In an instant, the riot subsided. However, there were great doubts among the members. They were still afraid and did not want to deal with the Holy Priest.

"So you mean, we're going to attack them?" Ask one of the officers. "You intend to unite everyone's forces to participate against the strongest humans who have the ambition to wipe out our existence?"

Samson. "N-No, that's not what I meant."

The man continued. "We still don't know if the Holy Church is targeting this organization or looking for anything else" he said. "But, we better evacuate everyone and get out of here. Silence lingering here could make our existence even more threatened."

"But, we have to save Esema," Hain suddenly advanced forward.

"The enema? You mean the man?" Top brass. "Sacrificing one person is no big deal. We can leave him."

"No, I'm pretty sure that Esema-sama is the key to our victory," Tora suddenly came forward, followed by Shiro behind her.

"You're human, just shut up. Just take care of your own business," said the higher-ups as if they didn't care.

"This is my business. My master is in danger and I have to help him" Tora said. He planned all this.

"Master? Did you say it wrong? Isn't your master the animal man?"

Shiro immediately replied. "No. This is just our disguise" he said.

"Masked? What do you mean?"

The crowd whispered to each other. They looked at Shiro and Tora in wonder.

"Can you please explain?" Samson said calmly.

Shiro began to explain. "Esema is our master. We are just his subordinates. We are on a long way and are often faced with difficult fights" Shiro explained. "With our experience so far, we are sure to help. But we have to save Esema-sama first."

"Why do you think we should save him?" Ask Samson. "The flu may be just a regular person. While our opponents can wipe out one country easily."

"You're wrong. Esema-sama is very strong," replied Tora. "I will proudly say this: Esema-sama once faced off against the Demon King of darkness."

Clara immediately replied. "The True Demon King? You're kidding me, right?"

Tora shook her head. "No. I'm serious," he said. "He fought against him, and managed to beat him back."

"T-Can't be trusted," said the people.

Tora continued. "I'm sure that if we combine our strength with the power of Esema-sama, then we can definitely expel the Holy Priest."

"We can do it!" Shiro.

Hain looked surprised at first, but then he came forward and stood beside Tora and Shiro.

"Chairman, I think this is an opportunity worth trying" Hain said.

The higher-ups looked at each other. They are confused as to what to decide.

"No, I think we'll let it go" Clara suddenly replied. "We don't have to risk our lives for something that's not certain. After all, sacrifices sometimes have to be made."

"Clara-san, why are you talking like that?" Hain. "Isn't Esema also one of our friends?"

"Yes, first. But now things are changing" Clara replied. "It's not that I don't want to help, but this enemy we're fighting is no ordinary person. We can't risk everything just based on trust."

"Omong empty. Usually you always dare to hit any challenge!" Hain replied annoyed. He then gave a long pause and then added, "Say you're scared, right?"

"Yes. I'm scared indeed," Clara's words left everyone speechless.

"Therefore, I dare not take risks that could endanger everyone. I also have to think calmly and minimize the losses that exist," he said.

The situation there became silent, until Samson opened his mouth again.

"It seems, the next plan has been determined" Samson said, turning to the top brass. "We will leave Esema and evacuate."

He then turned to Shiro and Tora. "I didn't mean to leave your friends. But, I myself can't move as I please. The people here need protection and I can't let them move without a leader. And if you want, you can come with us."

After that, the meeting was dissolved. Everyone went to prepare for the evacuation. Shiro and Tora did not follow them, and Hain just stood still without moving.

"So, how is this, Shiro-sama?" Tora didn't know what to do. "We failed to convince them."

Shiro clenched his hands and raised his face seriously.

"Let's go," he said as he walked back towards the exit.

"Where?" Ask Tora.

"Saving Esema-sama. We can't let him wait long."

Tora's face was immediately transfixed, then smiled. He felt a very strong pressure on Shiro.

"alright. Let's save Esema-sama!" Tora said as she walked behind Shiro.

"Shiro, Tora," Call Hain slowly.

Shiro and Tora looked over.

"I am nobody. I am not a strong person either. Therefore, I don't want my flaws to lead me down the wrong path" Hain said, clenching his hand. "I want to protect the people here. Not in a cowardly way, but in the way a knight acts."

Shiro and Tora just stared at him.

"Rebel forces are built to resist the rule of the dictatorial Demon King Ryan. We are doing this not for our benefit, but for the benefit of the people who are suffering" Hain said. "If one more threat comes to this land, and threatens the people who live in it. Then I can't stay still."

Shiro and Tora began to understand where this conversation would go.

"Hain, you don't have to do this" Tora said.

"No. My decision is round. I'll help you help Esema" Hain said. "If it is as strong as you say. And so, he is the key to the safety of this country."

Hain added. "I don't care if the savior of this country doesn't come from the demon race itself, but comes from the human race. Most importantly, people survived. Please, let me join!"

Shiro and Tora turned to each other. They then nodded each other's heads and touched Hain's shoulders.

"alright. Welcome to the team" Tora said, touching Hain's shoulder.

"Thank you" Reply Hain. "Now, come follow me. I know a secret way out that only Samson and I know. We sneak through there."

"alright. We'll follow you."

On that very day, the three of them decided to run away. They moved quietly and immediately headed to Fueno as soon as possible.

"Does this include betraying a rebel organization?" Ask Tora in the middle of the journey.

"Looks yes. But who cares" Hain replied with a smiling face. "As long as we do it for the benefit of everyone."

"I like your way of thinking, Hain," Shiro said. "But with that principle, you might make your own life difficult."

Hain laughed a little. "Yes, right. But I don't care about it. As long as I can make other people smile, I don't mind carrying a heavy burden" Hain replied. "But why are you suddenly talking like that?"

Shiro threw out his face. "Eitherway. I guess you just remind me of someone."

After a long journey, they finally arrived in Fueno. Their journey roughly took about three days.

Once there, they thought they were too late. They had to find Darren where.

Suddenly, an ultimatum was announced throughout the city. An ultimatum announced by Demon King Ryan himself.

"That's King Ryan's voice!" Hain recognized him immediately.

Ryan relayed the news through a loud voice that came from a magic.

"We have here captured a member of the rebel forces. In front of the throne, we will interrogate him and execute him if necessary" Demon King Ryan said. "It is expected for everyone to watch this show and enjoy the excitement."

Shiro immediately gritted his teeth with a furious face. "That must be Esema-sama. Now we know where it is."

They immediately continued their journey to the castle.

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"Esema-sama, please. Hang in!"