[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell":3,"chapter-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Angelic System That Turned My Life Into Hell",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1381415,1829,"Chapter 42: Maystra Brothers","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>\"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened his eyes abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing he saw was a white ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The infirmary...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, looks like you’re awake now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his face in the direction of the person talking to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mika Elbar....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How are you feeling, Belian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belian was currently lying in a bed in the academy’s infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he lifted his upper body up, his well-trained body was on full display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it was covered in multiple bandages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t move so much yet.\" Mika suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sitting on a chair next to Belian’s bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about the girls?\" Belian asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In response, Mika looked at the other side of Belian’s bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curtains split them from each other, but from the shadows, one can tell, that there were other patients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are still lying in their beds. You’re the first to wake up.\" Mika explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Belian muttered as he clenched the sheet of the bed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the others, Mika was barely injured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should thank this boy! After all, he was carrying all of you to the infirmary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a happy-go-lucky tone, a woman with wavy and long golden hair and round light blue eyes appeared beside Mika while she patted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ms. Werensten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could you please take your hands off me?\" Mika asked irritated as he slapped her hand away from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jeez, you are no fun...\" she pouted like a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy Werensten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite having the looks of a beautiful young woman, she still acted like a young girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She mainly acted as the first-year red class’ teacher, but outside of that she also held the position of the academy’s nurse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, she was wearing a white gown, which hid her white buttoned shirt and her black mini skirt paired with black tights beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Belian still had frustration all written over his usually calm face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Cindy let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xander Maystra, huh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was normally giving the vibes of an irresponsible adult, she turned serious for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened between the two?\" Mika asked Belian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I don’t know. He just approached me and challenged me to a fight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika was baffled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought there was a profound reason, but it seemed like Xander’s actions were still not comprehensible to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a troublesome kid... I suppose I know the reason.\" Cindy remarked with a tired expression with her fingers rubbing her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’re enrolled here, most of the students call you the strongest student, right Belian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do they?\" he wondered honestly with an aloof expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, they do.\" Mika answered for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, if there’s one thing I can guarantee you, then it would be the fact that he is someone who takes a lot of pride in his strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... Does that mean that he attacked him because Belian was titled the strongest?\" Mika deducted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, since he was young, Xander was always on the top amongst his peers. Hearing that a first-year was the strongest must have infuriated him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see...\" Belian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika looked at Belian’s bandages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you still feeling pain from our match?\" Mika asked sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Match? Huh? You two? Wait, what?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cindy was genuinely shocked when she heard that students from the black and white classes were fighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This will definitely shock Ophelia if she hears that!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Cindy was still reacting hysterically to that piece of information, the two boys were exchanging stares at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Belian then slightly averted his gaze as he tried to hide the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika’s sharp eyes drooped a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s all on me so don’t feel guilty.\" Belian stated with his eyes still being averted from Mika.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Belian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a nice thing to say...\" Cindy commented moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika flinched when Cindy suddenly appeared beside him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her upper body bent to the front, Mika was able to catch a small glimpse at her cleavage, which not even her shirt could hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-nothing!\" he said flustered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-anyways... It’s getting late so I will take my leave for now!\" Mika stated with faintly blushing cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure...\" Belian replied confused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See you soon, Mika!\" Cindy said as she smilingly waved her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are all the teachers I’ve met until now so weird...?\" he whispered to himself before he left the infirmary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the upperclassmen are back, huh?\" Gerard said pensively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gerard and Mika were walking to the academy together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On their way, Mika briefed Gerard about yesterday’s incident with Xander.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man, those two brothers sure are pieces of work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true...\" Mika let out a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not wanting to ruin their beautiful and peaceful morning, the two changed the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Putting those brothers aside, have you found a suitable quest for your team?\" Mika asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Concerning that-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish his phrase, someone called them out from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two naturally turned their neck and saw Lily and Sylvia walking towards them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, morning, you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Morning, Mr. I-will-leave-the-infirmary-before-my-friends-wake-up.\" Sylvia greeted him with a cold smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika understood exactly what she meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I-I’m sorry...\" he apologized awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-hey, Sylvia...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily nudged her with her elbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just kidding. After all, you carried us, right? So let us offer our thanks to you.\" Sylvia said with a genuine and yet faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, thank you!\" Lily added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika lightly heaved a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that they would really hold it against him for leaving yesterday without waiting for them to wake up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re welcome.\" he replied with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is your team, Mika?\" Gerard meddled in\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, that’s right. Let me introduce-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will do it ourselves this time.\" Sylvia cut Mika off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Sylvia Pyril and I’m a student of the white class.\" she said stoically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I’m Lily Hayth from the red class. Nice to meet you!\" Lily introduced herself energetically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you two! I heard a lot about you from him. I’m Gerard Armwright! Silver class, by the way!\" he stated as he proudly pointed at his chest with his thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? What did he say about us?\" Sylvia asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, instead of curiosity, it sounded more threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, for example, he said that-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaaand that’s enough for now! Shouldn’t we rather hurry up and go to the academy?\" Mika suggested nervously as he silenced Gerard by putting his hand on Gerard’s mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch.\" she clicked her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the group of four walked together to the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they arrived at the entrance, they encountered two other familiar people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh...\" Mika groaned in disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving simultaneously were the Maystra brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cail was the first to notice them as he looked equally disgusted at Mika.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, Cail?\" Xander wondered before he also realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, it’s you again.\" he added with a cocky grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily and Sylvia were nervous and stiffened up, which was not surprising considering how easily Xander wiped the floor with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re still alive, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cail was the first to make his way to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm? Why are you so surprised?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika also moved towards the middle and confronted Cail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you looked into the mirror? You’re from the damn black class! So how could you come out alive from the quest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you perhaps envious? Or are you feeling insecure after seeing me clearing that quest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rubbing their foreheads at each other, the two unleashed their annoyance towards the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the day they met, they were on bad terms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Mika-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sylvia tried to stop Mika, but another person stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika felt a hand touching his shoulder and pulling him back softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cail’s eyes widened after he recognized the person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xander.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person, whose clean white uniform and coat shone as brightly as ever, stepped towards Xander, who seemed unfazed by his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pointing to him with a finger, the person stated the following.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, Belian Ziva, challenge you, Xander Maystra, to an official match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xander’s smirk vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold on! Do you know whom you’re talking to, Belian?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first to meddle was Cail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you really think that he would spare time for someone like you?\" Cail said as if he was personally offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In return, Belian just stared at Cail before he turned to Mika.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is he?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfftt! Hahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mika burst into laughter hearing Belian’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cail gritted his teeth enraged while clenching his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is your answer, Xander?\" blatantly ignoring Cail, Belian asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he opened his mouth, the conversation between Cail and Mika was still heard loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop laughing, you imbecile!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, sorry but I can’t help it, Mr. Nobody!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xander looked at the two sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spread his arms while grinning as slyly as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this, Belian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cail and Mika stopped talking and listened to what he had to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My stupid little brother and I against you and that bottom-feeder over there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1518,"2026-06-05T22:24:02.043Z",1,"novelbin.me","d9f4e70e574f8ddef249334cbf159bda8bb50a2fa13b9227848acdf67e28795e","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-43","the-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-chapter-41",315,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-angelic-system-that-turned-my-life-into-hell-cover.jpg"]