World Evolution! Awakening Limit Grade Talent!

Voices coming down the hallway suddenly caught Chloe's attention while she was lost in her thoughts. She realized they were coming from the direction Aiden was coming from. Instinctively, she turned her gaze toward where the sound was coming from, and in the distance, she could make out Aiden's silhouette and many other people around him.

'Why are so many people standing there and not moving at all? And what's with the noise? Did someone just shout?' Chloe wondered trying to make sense of the situation as her curiosity piqued. She couldn't fully make sense of what was happening.

She thinks for a moment, debating with herself. Should she walk over and check what was going on, or should she stay where she was? After all, she didn't want to seem too eager or obvious.

But curiosity got the better of her, as it often did. The situation seemed to involve Aiden, and that made it more important for her to figure out what was happening.

If Aiden needed help or support, she wanted to be there for him. She told herself it wasn't because she liked him or anything. She just felt curious. Still, Chloe couldn't help but feel embarrassed about her own feelings. The last thing she wanted was for Aiden to think she was stalking him around (which, deep down, she was, although she would never admit that to anyone, not even herself).

Chloe moved as slowly as she could. She pressed herself against the wall, moving closer to the wall so as not to get noticed. As she walked forward, she made sure to not look directly at Aiden. Despite her desire to know what was going on, she was careful to appear as though she wasn't paying attention at all, she didn't want to be obvious.

What Chloe didn't know was that today would completely change her perspective on Aiden. She was about to uncover a secret about him, a mystery she hadn't been able to solve before. Aiden had always been an anomaly to her.

In her previous timeline, he didn't exist. And no matter how much she tried to find information about him, she came up with nothing. With her limited resources, she hadn't been able to dig up any details. And there was no way she would ask for help from *him*. That man was the last person she wanted to be involved with. She preferred to keep her distance from him as much as possible.

As Chloe continued to inch her way toward Aiden, Alicia was busy making her feelings clear. Alicia, without knowing about Chloe's approach and being unaware of the growing tension, carried on with her display. She was about to deliver one last blow that would completely shatter the hearts of the girls around her.

In a calm but firm voice, loud enough for nearly everyone in the vicinity to hear, Alicia turned to Aiden and asked:

"Little Aiden, do you have feelings for any other girl here besides me? Be honest. Don't give anyone false hope. I don't want anyone to be led on."

"You promised you wouldn't upset me, and this kind of thing makes me upset. So be truthful, little Aiden."

Aiden, hearing Alicia's words, felt a pang of guilt. He didn't like that she had to say this out loud, but he understood why she did. His actions earlier had caused confusion and misunderstanding.

Now, he was determined not to hurt her feelings anymore. He had always liked being cool, and being seen as desirable by others was part of that image. But if it was going to hurt the person he cared about the most—his beloved big sister—then he would stop. His loyalty to her mattered more than anything else.

With a serious tone, Aiden spoke up. His voice was deep and captivating, catching the attention of everyone nearby.

"I'm sorry if my earlier actions caused any misunderstandings. I want to make it clear, just as my big sis said—I don't have feelings for any other girl here. Please don't hold onto false hope. It's better for all of us if you move on."

The boys in the hall nearly cried with joy when they heard Aiden's words. They had been waiting for this moment for so long. For years, they had watched as the girls in their school fawned over Aiden, leaving them with no chance. The most beautiful girls had set their sights on him, and no one else stood a chance.

Those boys who hadn't given up entirely had either resigned themselves to defeat or, if they did try, they were rejected in the most brutal ways. The girls, even those who felt unworthy of Aiden, still wouldn't settle for anyone else, often telling the other boys that they simply weren't interested.

As a result, there were fewer couples at school than ever before. It was frustrating. Many of the boys blamed their bad luck on being stuck in the same school as Aiden. To them, he was like a curse that made their lives more difficult. But now, their prayers had been answered.

Aiden had finally addressed the situation directly, putting an end to the fantasies and false hopes that had caused them so much misery.

And they knew exactly who to thank for this miracle the beautiful elder sister of Aiden. She had saved them. To the boys, she was nothing short of a goddess. If anyone asked them to make offerings to her in gratitude, they would do it in a heartbeat. She had brought them salvation and ended their suffering, shining a light in the darkness of their lives.

Of course, these boys had no idea what was coming. The apocalypse was just a week away, and soon they would have much bigger problems on their hands. In a matter of days, their world would be turned upside down, and thoughts of romance and school crushes would become the least of their concerns. They would be too busy trying to survive and save their ass.

Meanwhile, the girls in the hallway were devastated by Aiden's words. Many of them had held onto slim hopes, but hearing Aiden them so words bluntly broke their hearts. It was as if he was telling them they had never had a chance to begin with. The truth hit them hard, and they didn't know how to respond. Instead, they just started crying.

One by one, the girls turned and ran toward the entrance hall, where the ceremony was still going on. They couldn't stand to look at Aiden anymore. His words had hurt them too much.

As the girls rushed out, the boys saw their opportunity. They followed behind them, eager to offer comfort or take advantage of the situation, though they were careful to first bow respectfully to Alicia to show their heartfelt gratitude. After all, she was the one who had made this moment possible for them.

But in response, Alicia only looked at them for a second and made a disgusted face then quickly focused her attention on her little Aiden one once again as if she didn't even want to acknowledge their existence.

Chloe, still making her way toward Aiden, she saw the girls running past her, their faces streaked with tears. She didn't know what had just happened, but the sight made her even more curious. What could have caused so many girls to cry like that? Something big had to have happened, and she was determined to find out what it was.

Moments later, a group of boys followed the girls toward the hall, but unlike the girls, they were smiling from ear to ear. They looked happier than Chloe had ever seen them. Whatever had happened, it seemed to be the best news these boys had received in a long time.

Chloe had now almost reached Aiden's location. She glanced around and noticed that the once-crowded hallway had mostly cleared out. There were only about seven people left now, and the scene was nothing like what she had expected. It seemed quieter, but tension lingered in the air.

'Something definitely happened here' Chloe thought to herself. 'Something big enough to make all those girls cry and run away. And now these stupid boys are probably trying to take advantage of them. Hmph, typical!'

As Chloe got closer, she recognized four of the people still standing in the hallway. The Vice President was one of them, and she was easy to spot because of her distinct appearance—long blue hair and striking blue eyes. She was dressed in her usual school uniform, complete with a short skirt and white leggings. Chloe's mood soured the moment she saw her.

'Ugh, that Smurf-looking woman,' Chloe thought with a scowl on her cute face. 'The only thing she has going for her are those big melons and long legs. Hmph! She's not even that pretty compared to me.'

Chloe had already decided that she was more attractive than the Vice President, and her dislike for the woman only grew. She knew the Vice President had her sights set on Aiden as well, and that alone was enough to make Chloe hate her. It was clear to her that this "Smurf" was competition.

Chloe was still too far away to see the Vice President's facial expression, but if she could, she might have been even more pleased. Whatever had happened here had clearly shaken everyone.

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