Another Side Of The Universe

Chapter 21 : Bullies

After the mission of Rubrum, Kaizo team spent their days training with Admiral Maskmana. The rumor about Axion still circulates around Astraeus station. And Spicy Gluten takes every opportunity to either put Axion down, or getting closer to Kaizo.

"What class is it after lunch?" ask Ramenman.

"After lunch? It's an Aviation Technology Course," Axion answered. "We get to try out the cannons in our ship."

"Finally!" said Rum with excitement. "Ooohhh... I can't wait to get my hands on those cannons."

"Put the cannon aside, you haven't finished your homework yet, haven't you, Rum?" said Axion.

"Ugh. Don't remind me about it," said Rum. "Chemistry is not my talent."

"Maybe if you ask the Admiral, he'll move you to geography class. You kind of have a knack in it since you like to travel," said Axion.

Suddenly, Olivia bumps on Axion and gets closer to Kaizo.

"Hey, Kaizo. Good to see you," said Olivia. "Do you think you can help me a bit? I need help finding a reference book for my assignment," she continues, ignoring Axion.

Axion looked at her. She was purposely bumping her.

"Before you ask someone's help, don't you think you should apologize?" said Rum with a serious tone.

Olivia looked at Rum in confusion. She then looked at Axion as if she just noticed something. "Oh, sorry. I didn't see you there," said Olivia in a sassy tone.

Rum glares at Olivia. But Olivia ignores her and keeps bugging Kaizo.

"You see? Me and some of my friends have trouble finding a good reference book for our assignment. Even Spicy Gluten has a hard time with it. Do you think you can come with us and help us a little bit?" said Olivia.

"Sorry. I'm busy. If you need help, you should ask one of the mentors," said Kaizo cold.

"Come on. It's just for a little while," Olivia pleaded.

Kaizo looked at her sharply. "If you can't do simple assignments by yourself, you should quit this station. Astraeus station doesn't accept incompetent cadet,"

Olivia startled.

"I don't have time for this. Let's go," said Kaizo as he walks away.

Lahap immediately follow Kaizo. Rum and Axion looked at Olivia for a moment before they followed Kaizo. Ramenman gives a smile as he turns away, leaving Olivia alone in the corridor.

"That's a bit harsh, isn't it?" said Ramenman.

"I'm not interested in weakling," said Kaizo coldly.

"Wow. That's hurt," said Ramenman.

"It can't be helped. They're kind of annoying lately. Coming to us just to ask for Kaizo's help. I know he's smart and reliable, but he got his own duty to do, with his team," said Lahap.

"That's right! Kaizo is in our team. He's already busy with our group project," Rum adds.

Axion didn't say anything. This isn't the first time Olivia purposely bumps on her and she's not the only one. Some girls are either picking on her or avoiding her because of Spicy Gluten's influence. Just now, what Olivia did was probably under Spicy Gluten's instruction. Axion knows Spicy Gluten. She's not the kind of person who would openly go to Kaizo by herself. She usually sends someone else to do her tricks. Making people do what she wants them to do without them realizing it. What Spicy Gluten do, is reap the result that the people do.