
Levi Strauss’s Show
A GREEN-COLORED LIQUID of mucus from inside the large erynmeyer tube reflects smoke and ripples. Someone had just filled it from a vessel in the corner of the room that was also emitting smoke. Under the vessel, a small blaze was still dancing merrily, blowing in the air from a room that had been mixed with chemicals. It looks toxic if you do not use face protection. In the room measuring 3x4 meters, glass jar instruments and thermos are beautifully arranged on shelves and cabinets. In contrast to some ceramics, books, sheets of paper, iron, and machinery scattered on several sides of the floor. Even though the place looked as if it was stuffy as it was filled with alchemical tools and equipment, in fact the atmosphere felt so desolate.
At least that was how the boy felt. Levi Strauss's.
“OK, it looks like the results of distillation of this substance are in accordance with what I expected.” He muttered after noticing the sea-blue viscous liquid from an alembic—distillation tube. His voice was slightly muffled from wearing his favorite antiradiation mask. Carefully, he took a little of the liquid and poured it into the test tube, then retired the coals put on his special storage area. “Thus, everything is complete. Perfect!”
Levi removed the antiradiation mask along with the research glasses and then yawned tired. This day he struggled in the research room and chose to skip the mythology class. His reason? Because they are lazy. After all, he did not care much about Aimer Venmaris, the teacher who taught in that class would punish or perhaps abuse him. After all, he had also found a reputation and an ugly stamp in this school. ‘Crazy and stressed people as the name suggests’. Isn't that great? Oh, clear!
“I think I've twice skipped that storytelling class. Hmh! If there are no rules that make students unable to go to class without passing those subjects, maybe I can be more free. Shitty!” Levi grumbled at the end of his sentence. He took out a measuring pumpkin and shook the compound inside lazily. “They were just raving about something that could not have been proven to be true. A myth? Nyeyeye. To me, they look stupid. You agree, right?”
The gourd spoken did not answer. Of course, because things are dead. Levi let out a heavy sigh and immediately thought of something. “Ah, not all fantasy kids are dumb, anyway. Lily James is an exception. Hah .. I'm so sorry he got into that hammers' dorm. Though, as a human race he is more suited to me in sci-fi. More realistic. Still, I hate fantasy dorms. That day ... I will never forget.”
So look, Levi Strauss is a second-rate Maple Academy kid. It's in a Sci-fi hostel, where nerds and somewhat psychopaths gather. Most people will probably get emotional, but Levi still thinks it's cool. He only has a handful of friends— arguably almost nihil—because no one is able to compensate. He also has a club that currently only consists of himself. At first he was not someone as famous as most fantasy children whose name came to the surface after experiencing a great adventure. Levi's different. He was known to people during the show The Scient Show.
The most amit-amit days occur during his life in the world. Right on the night of the boring prefect closing.
At that time, Levi proudly voiced the statement that sci-fi children can create a creature without the need for spells or magic. Just needing to use tools, machines, and alchemy, everything would be able to be resolved. However, something unexpected happened that day. As the fireflies of hope have just flown in, as students begin to consider Levi Strauss' seemingly reassuring talk, an energy from a device he calls elemental crucible, it flew into the air and exploded like a nuclear bomb.
Shouts break the silence followed by hoots. Levi, who did not believe his calculations were wrong, tried as much as possible to overcome the confusion. Unfortunately, he is not able to. Along with the blasphemy that was directed at him, Levi began to be hated. Since that day, the name Levi Strauss skyrocketed to beat the names that are usually trending on the notice board. He is the only child from a sci-fi hostel to become a superstar.
“The incident was a long time ago, but everything is still recorded clearly,” said Levi. Unknowingly, he clenched his hands and laughed out loud. His eyes glared at the thought of the insulting words that spun back over his head. He walked toward the green liquid of mucus in the erynmeyer tube that was no longer reflecting smoke. “Tomorrow is the day of vengeance. In order for everything to go perfectly, I have prepared something for them. Look, this time there will be no mistakes. The success rate for the moment is one hundred percent.”
A secret door opened in the 3x4-meter room. Slowly, something hidden within began to appear. Levi grinned widely. An unusual grin. “Tomorrow I will show them something extraordinary. O my perfect creation, we teach them a lesson for lowering the self-esteem of the greatest Alchemist candidate in the world. Levi Strauss's. Haha .…”
A pair of eyes that were as dark as a black hole lit up red. It came from a humanoid. Robot in human form.
This is where Levi was this afternoon. He was towing a large object covered in black cloth with a burning vigor. Earlier this morning, he had distributed a brochure of his latest research show to the school. And again truant. Yes, although the brochure more ended up being dry garbage or fuel, at least a group of children, especially those from fantasy dormitories, had begun to sit while whispering at the end of the yard. Levi wiped his sweat while looking at the mocking, curious, and partly uncaring pairs of eyes. At first glance he saw Addison as he was watching him from the top of the building lazily. Hmh! The little boy's favorite is in a safe, shitty place!
However, regardless of the plan this time, it will go smoothly. How not? Soon the children who had already mocked him that time would kneel down apologizing and admit him to being an invincible genius. “Ah, unbelievable!” yelled Levi smirked suddenly. He realized something and felt proud of himself.
Levi stood in the middle of the courtyard, stretching out both hands wide while welcoming the already impatient students. “I'm sure you've been waiting for this moment so much, right? Well, take it easy. As a candidate for great science and genius, I will share this unforgettable moment. Believe me, after watching the show that I will hold—“
“Truly long! Don't talk much, Looney Levi!” A grim woman from a fantasy dorm interrupts. Levi knows exactly who he is, Maya. One of the people he didn't like at Maple Academy. He is one of Lily James's friends. “We don't need your bullshit! Isn't that so friends?”
People responded with cheers in agreement.
“Well, it looks like there is one impatient child and wants this show to start soon.” Levi replied without being affected by his rude talk. “Alright, without taking much longer, I show you the amazing masterpiece of Levi Strauss. TARAAA!!” After making that passionate shout, Levi revealed the cloth covering the thing he was carrying. As soon as everyone sees ....
Silence spread in the air. For a while, the place seemed to have no occupants at all. Levi who was still smiling widely, looked puzzled and wondering. Three seconds later, laughter broke out in the courtyard.
“You said it was a masterpiece? I rather call it an insult with style,” Maya replies again. Long pitched ‘huuu’ cheers echo. “Will I report to Miss Elafir let you know the taste.”
“Yeah, Miss Eflair looks so silly. Like a maid in my house. Bet, his face must be very red when he sees this.”
Various words of ridicule were thrown at him. Levi was standing there. Upright with head down. The audience will probably think that Levi suffered mental stress after finding a lot of insults. But what happened was the opposite. They could not believe how Levi Strauss laughed so loudly. In fact, the laughter echoed throughout the school. “You guys are actually stupid or just know how to mock others, anyway?” tanyakanya. Levi's eyes sharpened. “You guys think I made a robot like wakesec has no purpose, do you? Wrong big. And just so you know, yes, that goal was achieved when you insulted this thing.”
There was a sound in the audience seats.
“As you know Miss Elafir is a fierce person and very dislike to be denigrated. Well, you guys have just humbled this robot that incidentally resembles wakesek. This robot maid is grumpy, huh? Incidentally, you guys just provoked his anger!”
Levi pulled out a controlling remote from his suit. He pressed the red button and the robot moved. Both of his eyes emitted a terrifying reddish aura. There was a sound coming out of the robot's mouth. “Destroy! Destroy!” Next to the iron hand the robot lifted and from its palm came out a cylindrical iron funnel. The robot looked like it was aiming. “Shoot!”
A thick green liquid darted towards Maya and Jace. The liquid did not hit them, but stopped on the ground near the end of the shoe. The liquid emitted smoke and melted the soil. The screams sounded back. This time it was more of a panic.
“He didn't make fun of me, did he? How is it now to panic, anyway?” levi asked tilting his head. He directs the remote controller and presses the button continuously so that the robot shoots in the specified direction. The robot fires poisonous liquids relentlessly chasing runaway children, some trying to avenge the rampaging robot with their talent and expertise. Levi continued to shake. The boy really enjoyed his act of revenge.
“Levi, stop now. Do you want to hurt us?” maya's cheers panicked when her robe was exposed to the green liquid. “Yeah, don't let my smooth skin get damaged! I'm tired of manicure-pedicure!”
“Injury? No, tuh. I didn't touch you guys at all. Blame this robot maid if you're hurt. Or if you want to be extreme, yes, blame Miss. Elafirs. Hahaha ..”
“Basic is not sane!”
Levi paid no attention to it and got carried away. He accidentally pressed the remote controller and caused a short circuit. As a result, the maid robot that had obeyed his orders now turned a bit strange, like a broken robot. Then, the robot's head rotates 360 degrees. It was slow at first, but the longer the round grew louder. Terrifying things start happening. The acidic liquid was fired incessantly to the other side. Levi flinched in shock. “Damn it! This is out of plan.”
The confusion happened in the courtyard quickly. Some parts of the building near the courtyard melted, the plants were charred, and not a few of the student uniforms that were just passing by were exposed to the splashes of liquid. Levi hurried to pick up his tote bag and tried to fix the mess. However, he even further damaged it so that the remote does not work. With a disheveled mind, Levi slammed the tool and stepped on it to the point of disintegration. He was not aware that his behavior had just created another incident. The crazy robot that was flushing this liquid stopped. His head looked up into the air and his mouth opened wide. It was so wide that a large cylindrical funnel was visible. From the funnel a collection of liquid and immediately erupted like volcanic lava.
The school grounds melted and formed like a niche in the ocean.Uh-oh.
Shortly after, footsteps from all sides approached the location of Levi. “What the fuck is this?” The voice of a middle-aged woman echoed in silence.
Levi flinched back. That voice ...he recognized her very much. That voice belonged to Miss Elafir, the original vice principal. Now, the woman saw it all and was really unhappy. “Levi Strauss! You can definitely explain all this confusion, right?”
“A-anu ..” Levi had not had time to finish his sentence, a liquid suddenly darted towards the face of wakesek. All eyes were shocked. Even Levi himself did not expect that to happen. He grumbled in his heart. It is certain that he is in very big trouble.
Magic energy radiated suddenly and instantly destroyed Levi's artificial robot. The robot's head rolled under his feet, gaping like he wanted to say that he was a complete loser. Levi gulped, then looked towards Miss Elafir who looked like a raging bull.
“LEVI STRAUSS! TO MY ROOM NOW!” Miss Elafir's screams rattled the school castle because she did have the power of supersonic sound.
The event of proof and revenge eventually ended up chaotic for the second time.