Chapter 25: Student Zero & the Buried Plan
Secret Archive Facility – Undisclosed Location
CCTV footage tracking Gevran was stored in an old system accessible by only one man. An elderly figure with thin white beard and layered digital glasses watched the screen, gently stroking his chin.
On the screen, a censored face appeared.
> "Activate Student Zero. Insert him into the regular class with a new identity. Test his worth… and his loyalty."
A woman in a white lab coat replied, "But… that could endanger the other students."
> "That's the point. The world doesn't need leaders who only know peace. The world needs those who can win—even while staring into the darkness."
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Daehan International School – Monday Morning
Classroom 3-A buzzed with the sudden announcement:
> "Starting this week, we have a transfer student from overseas. Please introduce yourself."
A boy entered. Calm face. Nearly expressionless. His gaze sharp—like he was analyzing everyone… while hiding something.
> "My name is Kai. I transferred from a special overseas program. Nice to meet you all."
Gevran immediately picked up on the strange energy.
> "His speech… too calculated. Not a regular student. Not your 'ordinary new kid.'"
Han Jimin whispered, "You feel it too, right? He's… like he's imitating a human."
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Lunchtime – School Rooftop
Team 8-1-9 regrouped. Kaeyan pulled up tracking data from the old student council's system.
"Kai's name doesn't show up in any national student database. And get this—his photo can't even be captured. This is beyond Korean systems."
Kasang added, "I checked the student dark web. There are whispers about 'Number Zero'—an experimental student program made for political pawns and information warfare."
Han Jimin turned to Gevran. "If he's really an experiment… why send him here?"
Gevran nodded slowly. "Because of me. He's a test—whether to destroy me, challenge me… or tempt my dark side. But we won't back down."
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Night – Kai's Room
Kai stood in front of a mirror. His eyes glowed faintly blue. On the wall, a projection displayed instructions:
> "Approach Gevran Yi Jido. Test his skills. Test his integrity. Find his weakness. If he fails… replace him."
Kai touched his chest—there, a tiny digital mark shaped like the number 0 glowed softly. He murmured:
> "Gevran… you're fascinating. But remember, I'm not your enemy. I'm… your replacement."
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End of Chapter 25
Gevran opened one of the classified files Kasang had smuggled from the old student council's underground network. The title read:
"Project Replacement: Creating the Shadow Leader"
And within it—a faded photo… showing Kai in the background. Alongside the school principal, the foundation head… and Gevran's biological father.
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