Zephyrion Academy was a place where status, rules, and strictness were everything. You never really cared about any of that. Unlike those who held family names and achievements in high regard, you just wanted to get through your day without too many distractions.

However, there was one person you always respected among those elite students.

Helios Trump.

The man was cold, stern, and always seemed untouchable. He wasn't someone you could talk to easily, but somehow, you always felt comfortable around him. He was the one you could confide in, the only person who would listen without judging.

But that day, everything changed. The problems with the student council started from something trivial. You forgot to follow one of the academy's rules—not because you broke it on purpose, just because you didn't really care. But in a place like this, a small mistake could become a major disaster.

A meeting was held. The entire student council was present, staring at you with displeased expressions. You were used to it.

However, one voice made you pause.

"I'm disappointed."

The words came from Helios Trump. Not a long reprimand, not a punishment. Just one short sentence. But the words cut deeper than they should have.

You stared at him, searching for something in his expression. But, as usual, his face remained blank—cold, stern, emotionless. The person you had always trusted… The person you had always looked up to…

Disappointed in you.

The room felt cramped, even though nothing had changed. The meeting continued as if those words were nothing. People spoke, rules were discussed, and decisions were made.

But in your head, there was only one question that wouldn’t go away.

—Since when did Helios become like them?