"So… he literally flew from Japan directly here?" Leo asked, baffled by what he just saw in Alfred's report.
After yesterday's accident, Leo had ordered Alfred to trace the intruder. Surprisingly, the trail led all the way to Japan—where the target star his flight.
Luckily, Leo's satellites had heat-capture cameras, or else he wouldn't have known the intruder's route. The man had been under an advanced invisibility cloak.
"What about his phone?" Leo asked, eyeing the device on his desk.
[I'm attempting to break through and trace the last calls, but it'll take time. No estimate yet.]
"Even with my servers?" Leo blinked in disbelief. He knew Alfred's capabilities better than anyone.
[Yes, sir. The systems used here are unique—nothing like what we've encountered before.]
"Really now? Show me."
Leo focused on the screen as Alfred displayed the core system code and its energy cycles—at least, the parts he'd been able to analyze.
Even for Leo, it was surprisingly difficult to read. Some of the code appeared to be written in a completely different system—or even a different language altogether.
Stranger still, those unreadable parts controlled the system's core functions.
"Heh... now this is fun." Cracking his knuckles, Leo grinned. "Alfred, bring up the dead languages database and cross-reference them. Also, dig into the supernatural archives—see if you find anything matching this tech."
He spun around, grabbed a laptop, and dove into analysis mode, eyes flicking across screens, references, and old data like a man possessed.
"Holy damn…" he muttered, eyes widening. "They're actually this old…"
Some of the embedded symbols and code structures were nearly identical to markings found in historical sites dating back to the Stone Age. Some even had links to fossil sites near dinosaur remains.
"Wait... does that mean—!"
Leo began typing furiously. "Alfred, generate an analysis based on the system I just proposed."
[On it, sir.]
"I'm heading to the school. Send the results directly to my phone."
Receiving the confirmation, Leo stood and exited the workshop.
Forks High School – Main Entrance
Like most high schools before the first bell, the front entrance was crowded with students chatting in groups or walking in pairs.
Just minutes before the bell rang, two sports cars pulled into the parking lot. The crowd barely noticed—Forks was already used to the Cullens and their style.
This time, however, the Cullens didn't head straight inside. Instead, they stood by their cars, waiting.
Another engine echoed in the lot.
A sleek black car rolled into view, blue neon lines glowing along its sides. It pulled up beside the Cullens.
Leo stepped out, standing tall—well over two meters—with a presence that drew attention instantly.
"You guys doing okay?" he greeted the Cullens casually, scanning the area before frowning slightly. His gaze landed on Jasper.
"You alright?" he asked, concerned.
"I can manage," Jasper replied with a quiet sigh, clearly trying to keep his emotions in check.
"Good. Then lead me to the principal's office," Leo said with a grin, patting him on the back.
As they walked in together, Jasper visibly relaxed.
"What did you just do?" he asked, genuinely surprised. He realized his empathic sense was suddenly quieted—unless he concentrated, he couldn't feel a thing.
"Oh, I just hit you with my energy," Leo explained. "Normally your empathy's always on sence you awaking it right? I… just think i rest it for you rest. You can switch it on and off now."
Everyone looked stunned—except for Alice, who promptly jumped onto Leo's back with a playful thakn while laughing.
Art Room – First Period
"Alright, please take your seats," the principal announced in the art room. "Today, we have a new teacher for Art and Science."
The door opened—and a literal giant ducked under the frame to enter.
Leo's frame—towering, muscular, and radiating presence—was unlike anything the students had ever seen from a teacher. Whispers and curious murmurs rippled across the classroom.
"I hope you'll reflect well on Forks, Mr. Ragheart," the principal said kindly, turning to the students. "They may be a handful, but they're good kids. Please take care of them."
"Leave it to me," Leo replied with a warm smile.
After a short conversation with the principal and director, Leo was surprised to find everything already prepared for him—no red tape, no waiting. He was officially part of the school.
"My name is Leonard Ragheart. You can call me Teacher Leo," he introduced, surveying the room.
He recognized several faces—ones that resembled their canon counterparts. And at the back, the trio: Alice, Jasper, and Edward Cullen.
"I know you've got a lot of questions, so let's get that out of the way. I'll take questions as you introduce yourselves. Let's start with you." He pointed to a girl in the front right.
"Hi, I'm… uh, Emma Juun. Welcome to Forks, Teacher Leo!" she smiled. "Can I ask—were you in some kind of sports league? Because you're way too built and hot for a normal teacher."
"Nah, all genes. Most of my family are giants," Leo chuckled at her word choice. "Next."
"Hello, Eric Yorkie. Just call me Eric," the Asian boy said. "Any workout tips?"
"If you want to build something like this—" Leo flexed his arm "—bring me your physical report and I'll customize a training plan for you."
"Seriously? Thanks, Teach!" Eric said excitedly.
And so the introductions continued. As expected from teenagers, many of the questions were awkward, embarrassing, or hilarious.
Finally, it was the Cullens' turn.
"Edward Cullen," he said calmly. "What kind of music do you like?"
"Good to see you guys. Is Charlie doing well?" Leo replied smoothly, pretending he hadn't seen them in a while.
He paused, thinking. "I don't really have a favorite genre. I like to think of each song as its own unique experience."
"That's... deep," Jasper said, surprising everyone. It was probably the loudest they'd ever heard him speak.
"Why do you say that?" Leo asked, intrigued.
"Well, you could use the same instruments, same tune—but end up with a completely different vibe, even within the same genre."
"And that's the miracle of art," Leo agreed, smiling.
Alice perked up. "What kind of drawing do you like?"
"Fantasy and imaginative drawing," Leo said, stepping back to the blackboard. "Which brings us to today's task."
He wrote 'Fantasy and Reality' on the board.
"Since it's our first time, I want to see your abilities. Pair up—and using your partner as the base, draw them as a fantasy character."
He dragged a drawing board forward and began sketching—his speed left the students speechless.
"For example, let's take Edward Cullen," he said with a smirk. "Most of you probably see him as cold, distant, and quiet—"
"Hey!" Edward protested, sparking laughter from the class.
"Now, let's match that personality with fantasy archetypes."
Leo turned the board around.
Gasps filled the room.
The drawing was a perfect blend of realism and fantasy—Edward, but transformed. He wore a long coat, owl-like eyes glowing, seated on a throne with a massive sword stabbed into the ground beside him.
"Is that… Edward? No—it's more like Mihawk off One Piece!?" Eric shouted, amazed. "It's like he's cosplaying—this is amazing!"
"That's the power of imagination," Leo smiled.
Just as he was about to explain further, the bell rang.
"Well, time's up," Leo said, glancing at the clock. "Your homework is to draw this assignment for next week. Got it?"
The students rushed out excitedly, leaving Leo and the Cullens alone.
"Can I have that drawing?" Edward asked, surprising Leo.
"Sure, but… why?" Leo raised a brow, expecting the question from Alice instead.
"Nope! It's mine," Alice declared, already folding it neatly before Edward could grab it.
"Like hell it is—!" Edward zipped beside her, but the tiny pixie girl dodged effortlessly to the other side of the room.
Leo glanced at Jasper, silently asking for clarification.
"Probably read her thought," Jasper muttered, "She's planning some prank with the picture."
Watching them chase each other around, Leo smiled.
From his perspective, they looked like normal siblings... if you ignored the supernatural part.