we spent days planning and training for the test. It's time to relax a bit.

we gathered around at Shibisu's room, eating and drinking. Full chucked a bottle of alcohol down the weird-looking pale ass mother fuckers throat. He got really drunk after that.

but the fun times had to end. the day of the test finally came and... well, we're ready. "then, it's time to begin the test." Hansung Yu announced. "the name of the last test is 'deep-sea fish herding'."

~

I walked around, not really knowing where to go. "Do you see the bull?" Khun asked. "nope~ this is b~o~r~i~n~g." I huffed, tapping my foot slightly.

I'm in charge of the lookout for the bull. I'm glad that Khun trusted me and my powers enough to keep the bull off their hook, but I'm not as confident as him. the other regulars, who are oblivious that there is a Daeyang among them, declined and said that a strong regular like Hatz or Anaak would be more suited. Khun had persisted and here we are, much to others dismay.

"(y/n)! I think you're in the wrong area..." Khun said, in a panic. I snapped, "what?"

"the bull. It's chasing after Shibisu." then silence. "SAY WHAT?!" I rushed over to the dolphin whatever it's called. We can't let those cuties get eaten, can't we?

my throat burned as I huffed, Wishing for a glass of water. I looked up at the screaming shibisu, "I-I'M DELICIOUS!!" the Bull took one glance at him and ignored Shibisu completely.

"omg..." I whispered under my breath. Shibisu charged at the Bull and it caught Shibisu's ankle and slammed him down. the Bull started licking his face. "ew... French Kissing your enemy? not cool."

"He's doing what?" Khun asked, baffled. "ugh... go help him." I protested, "this is really fun. let me watch some more."

Shibisu kicked it and began crawly away. and then dragged back again. the thing roared at his face and Shibisu started screaming for his mom. With a sigh, I decided to step in and save him.

though that didn't work because I had to jump back to avoid a green incoming hook from ripping my flesh off.

I wandered off, looking for something to do. They have it all on control anyways. Khun's observer followed me from behind. "stop it! go check on Shibisu!" my hands went out to slap it but it already ran off somewhere. I felt taps against my shoulder. "I told you to leave me alone!" I annoyingly glared at the white floating thing. with a sigh, I followed it in.

~ Khun P.O.V for extra because you guys asked for cute moments~

"I think there's a way in Khun." the girl said. "Ok. I thought so. thank you." my fingers typed into the screen. "A shinsu fish breeder. I've never met one before, It's amazing to see in person."

"It's not an easy skill to learn. I try to keep it to myself." she gleefully added. "that's why you haven't revealed it until now?" the yellow looking thing flew away to the sky. "well, partly yes. besides, It's not for battle. Oh, but I did show it to my position teacher to get some extra points." I sighed, not really surprised. "so you only do what is beneficial for you."

"so do not forget what you promised~" I gave her another sigh. I hope giving her that magical suitcase I stole with my blood and sweat pays off. Not like I'll need it in the future. "don't worry. I'll give that to you as promised."

"you never just do things for others huh? being so rational isn't so attractive."

"oh my~ you don't know what you're talking about, Khun. people like me do better when they fall in love!"

I sweatdropped, "no way..."

"guys are born to love and girls live because they love. A girl doesn't really open up before she's sure that she loves someone. Everything changes when love starts. she gives everything."

I stayed silent.

will (y/n) start to open up to me? I'm sure she's hiding something. I can't place my finger on what that is. She has always been so...discreet about her past.

If she ever opens up, should I take it as a sign that she likes me-

"Are you thinking of someone?"

"what! no!" I snapped, "you went awfully silent, Khun." there was something in her tone of voice. "But that breeding skill... can't you use it for animals like the bull or the goby dolphins?"

"well... that might be hard at my level, but higher-ranked breeders could."

it... can't be...

~back to normal pov~

"what do you want?" I asked coldly, My eyes following it as it darts around.

I entered deep into a cave area, feeling the pressure getting heavier.

as I turned around the corner, I was met with just and smoke blowing against my face. I coughed, waving my hands in front of my face.

"what the hell!?" they all turned to me. "you!" the marshmallow man looked at me. "a-am I interrupting something?"

I looked around the room. Anaak on the ground with blood, Endorsi is also on the ground. the weird marshmallow known as the wave controller teacher stood, facing a girl with black hair. I've seen her before... "Are...Are you a Jahad princess?" I asked. "who are you?" she turned fully at me. "someone who's here to help..?"

she ignored me, stepping up to the marshmallow. "darn! being a princess is a tiresome job! Hey, do whatever you want!"

a sudden wave of pressure fell down on the marshmallow. it squashed him...or her...?

"is the person you're looking for... named Bam the irregular?" the Jahad princess stopped in her tracks. "sorry..." the marshmallow giggled. "I sent the bull to him."

I cursed, "shit."

I can find them in the water, thanks to my lineage, but reaching him in time is a different case. and... there's something else in the waters. I can feel it. the water is uneasy. It's not happy.

"do you think Bam can pass?" she asked Endorsi. "Y-Yes, because I promised that I'll go on a date with him after this." she answered. "everyone in this hell hole is useless," I mumbled and ran off.

~

instead of going to where the others are gathered, I made my way to Khun's lighthouse. "Khun~" I knocked. he stepped out. "why are you here and not with the others?"

"I'm feeling agitated. let me come in!"

with a sigh, he let me in his lighthouse. "It's cozy here." I flopped on the floor. "anyways," I said, seriousness in my tone. "I came here because- Khun?"

"do you mean that... the turtle's dead...?" Rak's wavering voice echoed through the lighthouse. we both stayed in silence.

"Hey... say something. what happened to my prey!?" Rak's voice gradually getting louder, "answer me!! the turtle! what happened to him!?"

a tear rolled down my eye. "no..."

~

"I remember the supervisor said that all the regulars should be here. how come this is it?" Khun coldly looked around the room. I looked down at the ground. I feel like it's partially my fault.

I felt the water change tides. the water was angry. and I didn't say anything about it.

"um...Khun, Endorsi, and Rak are..." a girl started.

"I know, I'm not expecting them. they never participate in this kind of thing."

"How can you say it like that! please understand how they feel!" she snapped.

"I'm sorry but I'm not in the mood to understand anyone else." Khun met her gaze which she silently looked back at. "I'm... I'm sorry..." I choked back my tears. they all looked at me. "it's not your fault-"

"It partially is! I... I should have said something! I felt it! the waves were angry! they were agitated at the interference but I didn't warn anyone!" A sobbed passed through my lips. Shibisu weakly asked, "what...?" probably already know what I meant, "I'm sorry..."

"you... you are..."

"um... sorry, but... did we pass the test?" the pickle raised a hand, Hatz snapped, "does that matter, filth?"

"it... it does!!! Isn't that obvious!?"

"I...I'm sorry that he's dead but, we all took the test to go up the tower. the dead are dead, the living should go up-" a sword was pointed towards his neck, "don't say he's dead. do you want to die for sure?"

"he's dead! Do you think he's alive? from where he sank?!" My sobbing got brutally louder. the weeping of the sea still lingered around me. "stop spewing trash!! You made her cry!" Khun wrapped his arms around me, the warmth from his embrace calmed me down a little.

"didn't I tell you not to fight. during the break?" Lero Ro glared at the two. "put up your sword Hatz."

Hatz placed the sword back to its place. "I... I have a question!! Did we pass!?"

Lero Ro breathed, "you did pass the test."

the pickle cheered loudly. Hatz turned and looked at the supervisor, "shouldn't both of them have to make it to for us to pass the test?"

"yes, but before the test, Bam asked a favor of the administrator in person. If he died during the test, he wanted the rest of you to go up no matter what the results are."

Khun snapped his neck towards Lero Ro, and I did too. "wait...!"

"then does that mean that Bam..."

"yes, I'm sorry to tell you, but Bam is dead."

Khun's... no. everyone's eyes went wide. "R-Rachel!" we turned our heads at the blond girl. her body limped, not moving.

~

"It must be a lot more shocking to her. she probably thinks that Bam died because of her..." Rachel laid on the bed, her mouth apart. the pink clothed girl placed a warm cloth on her forehead. "hey guys, I want to suggest something...Aren't we all in debt to Bam?"

"it's hard to believe he's dead, but if it's true, I think it is right to do what Bam wanted to do before he died."

"do you mean we should help Rachel to go up the tower?" the pink shirt girl said. "I think so too. I might not be the biggest help. But I can't leave her like this." Shibisu raised a hand. everyone followed Shibisu and Hatz's lead.

"it's decided then."