Aybar (shocked):
"What have you done…?"
Maria:
"You say you have to obey the Law Keeper, that whatever the Law Keeper says is the law.
But you yourself didn't obey my order."
Aybar:
"But… I just wanted to save you…"
Maria:
"Save me… tch… Fine, let's say you saved me.
And then what? I told you to stop. You didn't stop.
Even if you didn't want to obey me personally, at least obey the rules you created yourself.
I'm the Law Keeper. I ordered you, according to school regulations, to stop the fight.
And you turned the law into whatever your selfish desires wanted.
You're just a bastard who twists the rules for himself.
Besides, I never asked you for help.
Ha… Helping me? Know your place. Don't try to suck up to me."
Aybar got angry, but answered calmly:
"If I hadn't come… if I hadn't helped, they would have carried out their filthy plan.
I wanted to punish them so that such things never happen again."
Maria exploded in rage:
"Shut your mouth!!!" she shouted.
Maria:
"Saving me… You can't even protect the people close to you, the people who actually care about you.
You always overdo it and end up making everything worse.
Because you are not needed in this world.
You are useless!!!"
Aybar clutched his chest hard, squeezed it tightly, said nothing, and silently walked back to his classroom.
Meanwhile, the guilty students started thanking Maria one after another for saving them.
But Meirzhan quietly asked Maria to forgive Aybar.
Maria:
"No… I stepped in for you because he hit you extremely hard in a very dangerous place.
He had no right to do that.
He could have seriously damaged your health.
It might affect your future very badly.
This is an extremely serious matter — that's why I stood up against him, to protect you… no matter how much of a jerk you can be."
Meirzhan:
"Yeah… thank you…
But don't you think… maybe you misunderstood?
To you it probably looked like he deliberately struck my private parts,
but in reality he just hit the ground with the stick right there — it wasn't aimed at my body."Meirzhan:
"So, that's how it looked to you.
But he tries his best not to seriously injure anyone and strikes carefully.
And he would never harm anyone's health. You misunderstood him.
Even when he's angry, he strikes thoughtfully and cautiously.
If he hit someone for real… we wouldn't be alive until now."
Maria, realizing she truly misunderstood him, decided to go to the classroom to apologize to Aybar for going too far.Aybar entered the classroom and went straight to the window, taking a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
However, tears began to well up in his eyes. Seeing this, the entire class went into shock.
Symbat immediately exclaimed, angry:
"What's wrong…? What happened… Nikita… did something happen…?"
The class was stunned. For the first time, Aybar felt the sensation of crying.
Ever since that small incident in the laboratory during his childhood, after losing friends, he had promised himself he would never shed tears.
But as he grew older, Aybar had become completely emotionless.
At thirteen, he thought: I need to bring back the ability to cry first; the rest of the emotions can return later.
He couldn't cry even at bitter things like bitter peppers, onions, and so on.
He gradually began to accept his emotional numbness.
Yet, he wanted to feel laughter.
Aybar's mind wandered back to that laboratory incident, the loss of his precious friends.
When Nikita (Maria) had told him he was useless, he imagined all the friends he hadn't been able to save.
Nikita then entered the classroom. She saw everyone was in shock, staring at Aybar.
Jokingly, she said to him:
"Hey… could it be… you can actually cry? I don't believe it. You never cry."
She playfully tapped him on the back, and tears flowed from Aybar's eyes as he looked at her.
Originally, Aybar had thought he could control himself entering the classroom, but…
Nikita (Maria):
"No… ah… I'm sorry… I'll accept any punishment, just don't cry."
Even she began to grieve.
As a child, Nikita (Maria) had been teased by other kids, called "old lady" and "rust," and often cried.
Nikita (Maria) as a child:
"I never want to make anyone cry with my own hands. I understand this heavy feeling.
'Crying'—I won't wish this on anyone."
Aybar remained silent, clutching his chest, and quickly went outside.
The entire class started following him. The students and Nikita went out to look for him.
They found Aybar in the school park.
This time, there were no tears in his eyes.
Nikita approached him and sincerely apologized.
However, Aybar didn't respond. He was frozen in place, his head hanging low.Symbat, furious, shoved Maria away from Aybar and said:
"So… did your dream come true… ha… You thought you defeated him several times, didn't you? You fool. He lost on purpose in history class. I deliberately gave him the question so Aybar would win — and he chose you as the winner.
But when he congratulated you on your victory and offered his hand, you acted like some kind of star and slapped his hand away. Ha… After that, Aybar continued to deliberately lose to you just to become friends with you.
Who do you think you are? Aybar is a hero — and who are you? Aybar thought about you, didn't want you to be left alone and isolated, so he tried to be your friend. And honestly, Aybar gains nothing from being friends with someone like you.
In short, you are a terrible Law Keeper. Aybar is far above you. You're not even worth his fingernail—"
Aybar suddenly covered Symbat's mouth with his hand.
Aybar said calmly:
"Forgive her, Law Keeper. And forgive me as well for interfering in your duties. She spoke harshly to you — give me her punishment right now. You have every right to punish."
He then let go of Symbat.
Maria said:
"No. No one needs to be punished… it's fine. I went too far. She was right.
So, Aybar… please forgive me."
However, Aybar silently started walking home, even though the lesson wasn't over yet.
Maria:
"Stop. Where are you going? At least finish the class — this falls under school law."
But in reality, Maria hoped that even if Aybar wouldn't forgive him now, he might forgive him by the end of the lesson.
Aybar:
"Law… I'm already just an ordinary student. If you can, enforce your law. I usually handled things my own way — I made those who disobeyed the law submit themselves. Anyway, I'm leaving."
Maria:
"Stop! Otherwise, I'll expel you from school — by law, I have that authority."
Aybar:
"I don't care about this school. If you want, expel me."
Maria:
"Stop… please don't go… it's all my fault. Please forgive me just once."
Aybar looked at him calmly, but with frightening red eyes, and said:
"Let go of my hand…"
Without realizing it, he pushed Maria away.
Alexey, who was leaving school early, saw this. He pushed Aybar back and shouted:
"How dare you—"
Alexey continued:
"Know your place. You yourself declared him the Law Keeper. And now you won't listen to him and even use force against him? Yes, I'm much weaker than you, but I'm ready to fight you to protect my younger brother. Even if Nikita himself is stronger than me and can handle it alone — as his older brother, I can't just stand by and watch."
Aybar:
"There's no need for any fighting…"
He apologized and went back home.
When Maria tried to stop him, Alexey stopped Maria and said:
"Let him go."
After that, Maria explained everything that had happened to his brother, admitting that both of them were wrong — and that his brother had interfered unnecessarily.Alexey truly understands and admits that he made a mistake.
The next day, when Nikita (Maria) tries to talk to Aybar, Aybar walks past him without a word and returns to his old seat in front of Symbat. Symbat is genuinely happy to see his former desk partner again.
Nikita realizes how deeply Aybar is hurt. Since the very first time they met, Aybar had always been sitting next to him. Now, Aybar has returned to his original place. Aybar starts winning again — in subjects that involve competitions and in actual contests as well. Symbat is very happy because the old, cool Aybar has returned, even if he is no longer The Law Keeper.
Nikita keeps looking for a moment to apologize and approaches Aybar again and again, but every time Aybar stands up and walks away, continuing to ignore him. Nikita becomes extremely sad. Alone with his thoughts, Nikita slowly begins to understand that he truly loves Aybar.
Aybar used to sit with him, talk to him, and try to cheer him up. However, now Nikita understands that it is too late — Aybar no longer wants to talk to him. That night, Nikita cannot sleep and promises himself that he will do everything he can to regain Aybar's forgiveness the next day.
The next morning, Aybar and Nikita arrive early and, as usual, tidy up the classroom. Just as Nikita is about to apologize, Aybar walks outside. The bell rings — the first lesson is about to begin.
Nikita covers his head with a book, rests his forehead on the desk, and closes his eyes. He quietly whispers to himself how tired he is and how sincerely he loves Aybar. At that moment, he feels someone sit down next to him.
Nikita opens his eyes and lifts his head — Aybar has returned and is sitting beside him. Symbat looks at them in surprise.
Aybar calmly explains that the bag next to Symbat's desk is empty because yesterday he taped the textbooks needed for today under Nikita's desk using tape. Aybar takes the books from under the desk, looks at Nikita calmly, and says that he forgives him.
Nikita is overwhelmed with happiness; tears come to his eyes. Others are happy as well. Symbat quietly whispers to himself,
"Alright… if that's what you want, I'm not against your decision,"
then smiles and sits silently.
When the lessons end and everyone is about to go home, Aybar tells Nikita that he won't be able to come to school tomorrow because he has some matters to take care of. Nikita agrees.Aybar cried at first. Then he remembered the laboratory incident and continued crying. In the end, Aybar made a smart decision.
Aybar (to himself): "I'm not even needed by the people I love," — he deceived himself with this thought and let himself cry.
He turned Maria's harsh words to his own advantage.The next day, Maria arrives early by herself and tidies up the classroom as usual. The lessons begin, and she barely manages to keep up—every bell brings documents and work to handle.
As the final lesson is about to end, Symbat looks out the window and notices a person floating outside.
Up until this moment, the organization had been searching for Aybar through its database, gathering and analyzing a large amount of information about him. Later, the organization sent a member, with the target described as: "The Law Keeper, 15 years old, red eyes, black hair."
Now, the person floating in the air is the organization's newly dispatched member, whose target is The Law Keeper.The floating man shouts,
"Hey! Law Keeper, come out! I've come to take revenge for my friend!"
He continues,
"I'm giving you three minutes. If you don't come out, it's your own fault. I'll smash my way into the school myself. You don't want that, do you…?"
Everyone in the school, including Maria, is in shock.
With only ten seconds left before the three minutes expire, Maria steps outside and confronts him face to face.
The floating man mutters,
"Hmmm… is this the Law Keeper? Such a brat… I imagined someone different. Alright… before you die, I'll tell you who will kill you. My name is Arsen."
Maria replies,
"Yes, I am the Law Keeper. And who are you? I don't know your friend… or are you here for Aybar?"
Arsen mocks her,
"Enough talking. Attack. I'll give you a chance."
Maria, surprised, says,
"What… what are you talking about—"
Before she can finish, a powerful gust of wind slams her into the school wall. She is thrown four to five meters, her head crashes hard, and her wig flies off. Blood begins to run from Maria's head.
Arsen, clearly surprised, steps closer:
"Huh…? What is this?"
The students are stunned.
"What… Nikita… a girl?!"
Arsen spits,
"Tch. You're not the Law Keeper."
Maria, gathering herself despite her injury, says,
"No… I am the Law Keeper. I only recently took this position."
Arsen coldly replies,
"Yeah, you're not the one we're looking for. But I'll kill you anyway—"
He charges at Aybar with his sword.
Both are still in human form—no super abilities have been used yet.
Aybar blocks the attack, then picks up the sword he had thrown earlier. A sword fight begins between Aybar and Arsen.
Without much effort, Aybar defeats Arsen, injuring his shoulder and thigh.
Enraged, Arsen transforms into wind form.
Aybar activates his wind form as well.
Aybar tries to carry Arsen as high into the sky as possible. Arsen realizes that Aybar is deliberately taking the battle upward to prevent the school from becoming a battlefield. He struggles desperately, fighting his way downward toward the ground.
Aybar, however, does everything he can to stop him.A fierce aerial duel is underway. Aybar fights effortlessly and seems to be winning without much struggle. But the losing Arsen switches to fire mode, gaining a slight advantage over Aybar.
Maria, having recovered, gets up and notices her disguise has been revealed. She starts blushing.
Suddenly, Aybar is thrown to the ground with a loud "BANG". Fire mode is three times stronger than wind mode. Even though Aybar had almost matched him in wind mode, the fire mode overwhelms him.
Arsen thinks to himself:
How is this possible…?
Aybar struggles to get back on his feet. Even though he tries, Arsen is still slightly stronger. Aybar quickly throws his small, thin sword aside. At that moment, a giant, two-handed sword comes flying toward him.
Earlier, when Arsen had said, "I'll give you three minutes…," the director had called Aybar. At that moment, Azamat had prepared the giant sword, and now, during the duel, it flies directly into Aybar's hands.
Aybar catches the massive sword with ease and fights as if it were the small sword he had been using. It's effortless for him. Everyone is in shock—wielding such a huge sword with one hand should be impossible. Yet Aybar swings it with one hand, and his strikes grow even more powerful, dealing devastating damage to Arsen.
Now, Aybar and Arsen are engaged in a perfectly balanced duel.
However, Arsen has a trump card: the Green Fire Form. Its attacks are extremely destructive, fast, and burning hot. Arsen activates this green form and strikes Aybar, sending him flying far away. The blow is unbearable, and Aybar is seriously wounded.
Arsen taunts Aybar midair:
— You want to fight in the sky, huh…?
Aybar realizes how deadly the Green Fire Form is. The attack burns him severely. Against the Green Fire Form, even if Aybar fights back with weapons, he cannot resist Arsen's hand-to-hand strikes.
Exhausted, Aybar's upper body is drenched in blood, and he begins to lose balance, about to crash to the ground. At that moment, Maria jumps and catches him.
Arsen is incredibly powerful. Aybar's chance to resist is essentially zero. Fire mode allows Arsen to strike effortlessly midair, delivering burning, devastating blows.
Arsen is deliberately taunting Aybar, fighting midair. His motive is revenge for Asanali. Among the organization, the two weakest members were Asanali and Arsen, who had once been close friends. After Asanali's death, Arsen is furious and channels all his anger toward Aybar.