Afterlife Department

"Hm… let me look for it. I don't remember anymore – " Shi Jiu said as he tapped on his communicator.

At the same time, they heard incoming footsteps from outside, as well as the speakers saying that the lunch break was finished and reminded the students to go back to their classroom.

"Ah…" they heard Shou Ji suddenly muttered. They turned to him, thinking that Shou Ji was startled after forgetting the time. But, they saw his eyes are wide in shock. "What's wrong?" they asked.

"This…" Shou Ji muttered as he clutched his chest.

Meanwhile, they heard the footsteps outside nearing. They thought that it was just a student.

Then, they suddenly heard Shi Jiu exclaimed. "EH?!" his voice was loud.

They turned to him. "What's wrong?" Yi Bing asked while Huo Ling is checking Shou Ji's condition.

"The world I went to before is – " Shi Jiu spoke as he turned to them.

Shou Ji gasped. "It's this…" he muttered.

At the same time, the door opened, revealing a tall man. The man didn't immediately look at the sink nor the mirror, and neither the cubicles. But, his gaze landed on them… precisely to Shou Ji.

" – this." Shi Jiu continued, just after Shou Ji's voice fell, and the man turning to them.

"What?!" Yi Bing and Huo Ling exclaimed after they realized the implication of Shi Jiu's world. At the same time, Shou Ji raised his head, just meeting the man's gaze.

Silence suddenly fell upon them five. Yi Bing and Huo Ling recovered from their surprise and turned to Shou Ji, before looking at who is he looking at. Then, they suddenly remembered that Shou Ji was feeling a familiar aura before.

So… that aura is coming from this man? They thought. Who is he? What aura was that? Why can't they feel it and it was only Shou Ji who feels it? Yi Bing and Huo Ling are very puzzled and countless thoughts flashed in their minds while Shi Jiu was still surprised by the coincidence that his soul was left in this world after going here.

Yi Bing and Huo Ling looked at each other. Their gazes are talking as they finally concluded two thoughts: one, the problem that Shi Jiu encountered before is the rebirth of one of the souls in this world. Two, Shi Jiu's soul should be in this man. Why? If Shi Jiu's soul, an external soul, was left here, and it affected another, native, soul, then it should be Yu Yan, which caused his rebirth.

But, they already met Yu Yan, although far, but didn't feel anything towards him. On the other hand, Shou Ji was feeling something, and only him can feel it. But, this feeling, now he confirmed, was coming from this man before them. So, Shi Jiu's soul, which is external, should be on this man.

However, they still don't understand why it was only Shou Ji who can feel Shi Jiu's aura, and what aura is that. They also can't find the exact cause of rebirth, that is, what did Shi Jiu's soul do, if it really was the cause. If not it, then something special must have happened to Yu Yan for him to rebirth. And, there's other reason about Shou Ji feeling this unknown aura, which must be related to Shi Jiu's soul.

What is it? What are they?

"Students…" Wei Shi was taken aback by the four students' strange expressions. There is something off about them, though he can't place a finger on it. And since he feels in a good mood after finally meeting the one he suspected that should be his general, he broke the impasse first. "The class is starting in five minutes. Why are you still here?" he asked. "If you're done with your matters, then go immediately to the classroom for your next class." He told them.

Yi Bing regained his composure. "Thank you, instructor." He spoke as Shou Ji fixed himself and Shi Jiu finally calmed down after collecting his thoughts. Meanwhile, Huo Ling remained his indifferent expression.

Wei Shi nodded. He is wearing a uniform that is the standard uniform for the instructors. Be it they are instructors for theory – the knowledge-type teachers, or instructors for combat, that is including weapons, they have the same uniform. So, no one would know if he is teaching theories or combat.

"Let's go." Yi Bing spoke as he glanced at the other three before walking outside first.

Huo Ling, Shi Jiu and Shou Ji nodded and followed behind him. When Shou Ji passed by Wei Shi, he suppressed the anger and other emotions he felt and kept his expression the same. Then, he left together with the others and went to their next class.

So, Wei Shi felt disappointed when he saw there was no reaction from Shou Ji. But, he immediately regained his calm. This is still early. He must have already felt it, too, and is just testing me. He thought as he also left. If he is the general… then he must also be mad at me. He must think I died if he looked for me when he returned. There's also that address… he must have thought that it must be fake, since it was only Emily that I let stay there for the meantime and until I finally found a way to deal with Yu Yan.

But – he thought as he stopped in his steps. – there is also the possibility that the general has no memories of our past life. Thinking this, his eyelids lowered to hide the pain that flashed in his eyes.

"General…" he muttered as he stopped in front of the door that immediately opened, revealing all the students inside, including the one in his mind. We were lovers, and even united with our souls… yet why am I the only one feeling this way? He thought and closed his eyes before he opened them, now not showing any emotions. "Good afternoon." He spoke.

It is a lie to say that Yi Bing, Huo Ling, Shi Jiu, and especially Shou Ji, weren't shocked to see Wei Shi here.

"Good afternoon." The students greeted as they immediately sat properly on their seats.

"Huh? He looks familiar…" Imir, who has gone to the classroom with Ethan, Celrei and Reine in advance, muttered as he looked at Wei Shi.

"He's Wei Shi, the adjutant of my cousin." Reine spoke as he looked at Wei Shi who glanced at him before he retracted his gaze. Reine's eyes narrowed. Wei Shi's father already deleted all the information about Wei Shi, and even shut us all up who knows Wei Shi's existence, and Wei Shi even changed his face.

So, why is Wei Shi, the adjutant, back now? Reine stared at Wei Shi before he suddenly realized something. … Yu Yan? He thought, then the corners of his lips curled up. This will be interesting. He thought as he looked at Wei Shi thoughtfully. Yu Yan is one of the main forces of their enemies.

If they can kill Yu Yan…

"Oh! You're right! I remember that he was always standing behind general Erich!" Ethan exclaimed.

"That's right. He never appeared in the public since that accident… so he was recuperating?" Celrei muttered. "Then, his injuries must be very grave. I'm glad he is still alive. One more person can remember the general." He said and smiled. He is a fan of general Erich, who was Shou Ji before.

But, Shou Ji can't smile right now. He is sure that the Wei Shi before him is Wallace Daune! What's going on? He thought as he looked at Wei Shi who introduced himself as their combat instructor. Some students, like Imir, Ethan and Celrei, also remembered him and congratulated him for his recovery. Then, the students began introducing themselves to him one by one, including the eight of them.

"I am Imir Roi. Instructor Wei can call me 'Imir'." Imir spoke.

"I am Ethan Tawen. You can call me 'Ethan'." Ethan said.

"Hello! I am Celrei Splicheir. Just call me 'Celrei'!" Celrei smiled and then sat back on his seat.

"I am Yuale Figue." Reine spoke. But, he knows that Wei Shi knows who he is. "You can call me – " he said. 'His Highness'! Hmph! He thought, though he didn't say it. " – 'Yuale'." He finished.

Shi Jiu, who was still preoccupied about finding out that his missing soul was here and what a coincidence it is that this is his chief's world, was startled when Huo Ling tapped him. "Oh! Hello, everyone! I am Shi… Shane June! You can call me 'Shane'!" he said, almost slipped with his name.

"Howee Jackson." Huo Ling simply spoke.

"Evan Glace." Yi Bing said. Then, he and Huo Ling looked at Shou Ji.

Shou Ji took a deep breath, suppressing his emotions, before he rose from his seat. "Hello, instructor Wei." He spoke, gnashing his teeth when he spoke the surname 'Wei'. "I am Shawn James. You can call me 'Shawn'." He told him.