The professor walked in, his steps echoing against the walls, and without even the slightest hesitation, he made the announcement that cut through the air like a blade. His tone was so casual it almost made it worse.
"Unfortunately, someone from the Gold Class will now be transferred to the Silver Class, effective immediately," he declared, not even blinking. "As of now, you're no longer part of this class, and you'll be replaced by Miss Rose."
The moment those words landed, the whole room froze. And then, it was like something inside that guy just shattered.
"No… No…! Ahhhhh!" he screamed, voice cracking, raw with panic. His hands flew up to his head, clutching at his hair like he was trying to rip it out. "I can't get demoted! I can't get demoted! S-Stop this! T-This is a lie!"
It was hard to look away. His voice was hoarse and almost broken, like the floor had vanished under his feet and he was desperately clawing at empty air.
