Airy Novarea, or known as Ruby, a 16-year-old girl who serves as the leader of the Hunt guild, uses the pseudonym Ruby Floryan at the academy. During her tenure, no one ever knew her whereabouts.
She doesn't make many decisions, because basically the guild runs with her deputy, Myles Taylor. A 30-year-old man who has served for more than 10 years. The previous leader is Ruby's father.
Within the structure of the city of Philium, there are at least several large guilds. First, Macletic or commonly called the government guild.
They are the most loyal dogs to the government and only carry out tasks based on government regulations.
Then below that is the Hunt guild, which is the opposite of Macletic but still has the same mission.
Hunt, works without the knowledge of the public. They are likened to a guild that is just a myth, their existence, the names of their members, even their leader has never been seen or heard. Only special people know about anyone involved with Hunt.
Then, Ruby's presence at the Arcia academy brought a reconnaissance assignment to find someone who was on the run. She had to give up all her positions and become the lowest just to not stand out. And, Perrene was one of her subordinates.
"Tell her, I'm free today," Ruby said before returning to snatching the cake in front of her.
Perrene nodded. "Then, do you mind going to school here?"
"Why?"
It was unimaginable how painful it would be to go to school in a place where almost everyone avoided her. Maybe no one wanted to approach her.
"They don't like you, don't you feel uncomfortable?"
Ruby stopped her hand that was almost reaching for the cold water bottle in front of her and chose to pull her hand back.
"I know what you're worried about. But, did you know that the moon is never jealous of the sun? Everyone has their own place to shine like the moon and the sun."
Ruby's answer made Perrene only nod.
"You don't need to take their words to heart. They never know what you've been doing."
"Yes. Is there any other information?" Ruby reached for the bottle in front of her. With a little effort, she managed to open the still-sealed bottle cap.
"Ah, yes, I forgot. Be careful with Gun. This is still just a possibility, but it seems like he is a spy from Unamed."
If there is an enforcer of justice, there must be something that must be eradicated. Unamed, a terrorist organization consisting of outcasts but with power.
Their goal is to control the capital by destroying one by one the organizations under it. They are the sworn enemies of Hunt and also Macletic, until now both organizations are still trying to uproot Unamed.
Ruby stood up while carrying the bottle she had opened.
"Okay. I will remember it."
-o0o-
"How's the progress?"
Anos, the leader of the Macletic team, strode his wide feet down the hallway of their main headquarters building.
He wasn't alone, he was accompanied by his subordinate named Koni.
"The tracking team has confirmed that there are Unamed members who have infiltrated the Arcia academy."
The thirty-year-old man snorted softly and continued his steps.
"Even so, we still don't know where their headquarters is. Does Hunt already know this information?"
"Yes, sir. But, they didn't pull Airy back from there at all."
"Our one girl is completely unpredictable. Yes, even though sometimes we are overwhelmed, thanks to her we also get information that isn't even on the surface," Anos laughed.
His steps stopped in front of the meeting room door, steadying himself before opening the door.
"You have to remember that we owe her, make sure our team is always there to protect her. If she goes directly into the field, then our job is to remove the thorns around her."
Koni nodded in understanding.
"I will be looking forward to our meeting today."
-o0o-
A long day until the school bell finally rang. The students began to leave the school building.
"Our class will definitely shine because there are Liam and Kyla."
"You're right."
"Next week they might get High."
"Makes me jealous, huh."
A light conversation between students that was clearly heard in the lobby of the school building. They were openly discussing the two prima donnas of their class.
"Hey, that's Kyla."
Kyla, a girl the same age as Ruby walked by, attracting all the attention of the students who were still there. Her red hair was neatly loose without a single strand of curl. She had black eyes.
Realizing everyone was looking at her, Kyla turned her head and smiled. Most people liked her, complimenting her. Beautiful, tall, great strength, friendly, and kind, a character that was very suitable for everyone to aspire to.
I will get through this year easily.
Not far from her, Liam had just come out of the lobby, playing with his smartphone. He seemed indifferent to what was happening behind him, because he knew who was the center of the crowd.
"Liam!"
Someone's scream and a head that suddenly appeared in front of him suddenly made Liam flinch.
The perpetrator who managed to surprise him laughed softly. "Are you surprised?"
Liam furrowed his eyebrows in displeasure, then put away his phone. "What do you want, Kyla?"
"Go home together?"
"Go home alone. I still have business. Besides, our houses are opposite each other."
After saying that, Liam just left. He didn't even care about the hostile gazes from the people around him.
Many people already knew that their relationship was childhood friends. Liam had been friends with Kyla since they were 11 years old until now.
Seeing herself being ignored, Kyla clenched her fists tightly. While everyone was paying attention to her, only Liam had never paid more attention to her.
"How can I have you, Liam?"