However, today, something was different.

At the front gate of the main building, she met Elise, Severin's close friend and a senior member of the student council known for her sharp personality and temperamental nature. Elise was a long-haired woman, always dressed neatly and confidently, and she was also known as someone who wouldn’t hesitate to act when she felt her territory was threatened.

"Liora," Elise's voice was sharp, like a needle. "You think with empty threats like that, you can challenge us?"

Liora stood tall, staring at Elise without fear. "I'm not threatening anyone. I just want justice. If the student council won't give me a chance to explain, then I’ll find another way."

Elise smirked. "Justice? Or just your excuse to drag our name through the mud even further?"

With a quick movement, Elise stepped forward and slapped Liora. Her arms, which were once crossed, now flew toward Liora's face, but she quickly ducked to avoid it.

However, Elise didn’t stop there. She kept attacking, trying to corner Liora. Liora could feel her arms and legs growing tired as she faced Elise’s increasingly rapid and coordinated attacks. Elise's physical strength was impressive, and Liora began to feel herself faltering.

But in the midst of the fight, there was one thing that couldn’t leave her mind—she had to hold on. Not just for herself, but for the truth that was becoming increasingly obscured behind the scenes of the student council.

With a swift movement, Liora turned and dodged Elise's final, more brutal strike. She stepped back, then suddenly leaped towards Elise with a powerful kick, using the momentum she had.

CRACK!

Liora’s kick landed squarely on Elise’s stomach, sending her body flying backward and crashing hard to the ground. Elise lay still for a few seconds, trying to rise but struggling.

Liora stood over her, panting, but her face remained resolute. "I won’t back down."

Elise tried to rise again, but it seemed her energy had already been spent. With clear embarrassment, she grabbed her back, groaning in pain, and finally conceded. "You win," she said, her voice softer than usual.

Liora looked at Elise without saying anything else. "I’m not looking for trouble. I just want justice."

After the incident, Liora didn’t feel satisfied. She only felt more cornered. But she knew one thing—she couldn’t stay at Blackridge Academy any longer. This place wasn’t just full of conflict, but also full of lies that were slowly destroying her.

With her head held high and a heart full of confusion, Liora finally decided to go home. Maybe out there, far from the student council and their games, she would find a little peace.