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“Haaah-” A deep sigh escapes from the blue chapped lips of the owner. The fiery blue haired man slumps on his palm, tinkering with his tecnomatic database hologram, barely even listening to history class with Trein’s ASMR quality voice lulling 70% of the class to sleep.
It's not like he also doesn't know about the lecture content anyways. It follows a pattern: princess, prince, fall in love, and Chu~♡ Yay! Everyone is happy! True love's kiss exists guys hehe!
The plots become too predictable in the long run that Idia could bet he could just skim through the materials and still get full marks anyways.
He doesn't even want to spawn in class today. In fact, he could just auto-pilot the day via using his tablet like the usual. But, attending IRL is apparently one of the objectives to finish the game.
If this was a game..
HE HAD ALREADY SENT A FORMAL COMPLAINT TO THE DEVS FOR MAKING A SHITTY DECISION BY NOW.
Attending classes IRL are the only dailies he does not want to do or even participate in. The rewards are not worth the extra grind. BUT he is REQUIRED to spawn at least 2 days a week is already a pain.
What's worse is WUCIUS (Lucius) ISN'T EVEN HERE! (The cat has a vet appointment to Idia's dismay.) His only reason to live in attending this class (second to Ortho).
Idia's bored mind wanders, somehow ending up praying to the sevens above that may they give him a canon event that could save him from this class and get into his room afterwards.
“–And Idia Shroud. Shroud and the other students I mentioned. You may be excused from the class today. “ Trein says sternly.
Did he heard that right?
The admins from this server (world) finally choosing to do some divine intervention?
Did the admins finally respond to his cries of help??
“The group that I have mentioned will be having their annual physical assessment. “
Idia chose to forget and delete every word he said just now.
It seems the admins chose to not respond in every action he requested.
BUT ABSOLUTELY CHOSE AN ACTION HE DOES NOT WANT TO PARTICIPATE AT ALL.
Idia's internal monologue was suddenly cut off by a cough.
“Shroud. I said. You can go now. “
“A-ah okay-” He covers himself up with his hoodie, trying not to stand out, and then slowly, and awkwardly tries to escape from the scene, as if he does not exist at all.
Trein pinches his nose bridge and sighs in disappointment from the sight. “Goodness gracious, how are you an alpha. “ The middle aged man mutters– not loud enough for everyone to hear but– loud enough for Idia to hear.
HE WONDERS THAT TOO.
He doesn't even FIT the criteria of the stereotypical alpha sigma image.
He's FAR from THAT.
Sure, he might have some alpha like traits. Him being the maverick– once in a lifetime– genius, an asshole, tall enough, and definitely rich enough.
He definitely isn't a socialite. And neither a handsome, strong, built with muscles nor a suave/casanova that says niche dialogues like, ‘I will mark you! 𝘒𝘺𝘢𝘢~ I'm so cool’ to chat.
That's just Omegalol Cringe Inducing.
He doesn't know how on Twisted Wonderland did he manage to present as an Alpha in the first place (aside from the fact his parents being both alphas and affecting his gene pool–). Considering the pull rates of the genders: 10% Alphas, 10% Omegas, and 80% Betas, in the genetic gacha banner.
And from those chances, HE COULD HAVE BEEN A BETA. A NORMAL GUY.
His life would be so much better if he was. He doesn't have to deal with ruts every month and overall being a pain.
But alas.
When life fucks you over, you fuck it back.
Their group stopped walking outside the school's infirmary where the middle aged school nurse was waiting for them patiently.
“You children can wait here outside for the moment. Mr. Clover you can go first. “ The nurse said with a smile.
“Oh! Well- I apologize for the intrusion. “ The green haired smiled at his companion and turn back to the lady.
Idia watches the bespectacled man being engulfed by the room.
He gulps in nervousness.
Thank the sevens he was last in the alphabetical order. He has time for mental prep for the upcoming psychological and physical welfare.
He doesn't like how the assessment feels like it's violating his personal, mental, emotional and physical boundaries. And additionally, they require him to STRIP every layer he has on his body (just his shirt, not his pants). Idia felt the chills imagining the situation that has yet to become.
But frankly, he just wants to get over this so that he can go back to his room.
“Oh, I didn't see you there Idia.” A familiar voice from the sparkly faced blonde hair in front of him. “From how you are all desperate to hide, cuddling up from that corner, it seems like you are wishing to disappear once again.“
Idia yelps in surprise. “Eek- Please pretend I'm not here.“ Shrinking down even more.
Vil looked at the blue haired man and sighed.
“You are a lost cause. An ever so unsightly waste of air.”
“I would rather be unsightly than be under the tiring spotlight acting 24/7 with glitters on my face. “ Idia muttered to himself.
“What is that? “
“N-nothing! “
“You are just hopeless! “
“Where is Leona-shi anyways? “ Idia tried changing the topic.
“What is that? I can't hear you.”
Idia sighed. So much for trying to take courage in engaging in a conversation with the queen bee of a normie.
“Where is Leona-shi anyways? “ Idia spoke in a well modulated tone.
“That's more like it. Keep that up and you might have hope after all.” Vil smiled smugly. “ Since you asked, that kitty skipped this year's test again as he says that he is always healthy no matter what test he takes. Like a big kitten he is, probably sleeping in the Botanical Gardens. “
When you see Leona and Vil, usually you don't know if they're enemies or lovers. But if you know that they are mates, you have hit the jackpot.
They are 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲.
They are enemies, lovers AND mates for life.
It's not his place to know their business, but how he had known is not something he can control.
Only a few of their population can smell each other's scents, alphas and omegas. Scenting is usually only done by families and lovers. The scents they emit to one another also contain the emotions or feelings they have for the other.
Idia may have an alpha debuff/buff from his curse that led him to only faintly smell other people's scents, unless they are highly compatible (or as his mother says, soulmates).
In return, Idia's scent is also very faint to the point he doesn't know what he smells like to others. Don't know. Don't care. Don't ask.
Although the scent around Vil is only faint for Idia, he is definitely glad of having this scent debuff. Because without it, it would be a punch in his face. Like a lion guarding his prey, “Back off! Off–limits! He is mine! “ is written all over it.
Definitely an alpha move over there.
“Possessive much? “ Idia muttered to himself again.
“Ah. Good afternoon, Vil-senpai, Idia-senpai.” A familiar redhead flounces his way to the scene.
“Good afternoon Riddle. What brings you here? “ Vil turns his back to the red haired.
“Good afternoon.” Idia says with the bare minimum, not looking at Riddle's eyes. He does not want to be a part of this conversation anymore. He is already trying his best with talking to one drama queen here, he also ain’t gonna deal with the mad queen here.
By some miracle, Riddle, the strict taskmaster, did not notice Idia's actions and registered it as normal.
The feiry blue-haired thinks that this is his chance to find an escape, shrinking in the background a bit and let the two do the talking.
“The sophomores and juniors are taking a joint annual physical assessment, I hope that this will go well for both of our years.“ Riddle says.
“Ah, of course. I hope so as well.” Vil replied.
Riddle nods as he shifts a bit closer to Vil. Only for his nose to scrunch, and his face redden from the realization. “Vil-senpai. It has come to my attention that…” Riddle paused for a moment, as if he's unable to find the words. “You smell strongly of Leona-senpai.”
Vil was definitely not happy hearing that. “That brute! This is what I get for helping him groom his fur!” It did not stop there. Vil continues to curse, not in a literal sense, Leona until his and Riddle's turn.
Idia loosens as he is finally glad both of them walk off.
FINALLY SOME PEACE WOOO!
Wait, the final stage has yet to come. He took a big gulp and leaned on the wall for support.
Idia looks around and notes that he is practically alone outside the hall.
He sighed heavily.
He took out his gaming console, trying to switch his strategy to subvert his mind to the screen rather than worrying about the side quests.
—
A little bit later, while taking his time in exploring the game's map, a voice pierced through his attention.
“Mr. Shroud, it's your time.”
Idia paused and saved his progress in the game. He sighed.
The time has come.
The time has come for the sevens above to take him.
Idia who was previously crouching on the floor, stands up and heads to the infirmary.
The clean scent of sanitizers definitely reminds him of home. There's two interconnecting rooms inside. The other room is hidden behind a white curtain, which may already have someone inside.
The nurse smiled at him, urging him to sit. “Sit for a moment sweetie. “
Idia was already uncomfortable with this whole ordeal.
“Oh-okay.” He sits on the chair across from the nurse's table.
The old nurse laughs, which suprises him. “You're still shy as ever. Do not worry child. Today is just a little assessment to check if your body is fine as you are still developing your second gender traits. “
‘That doesn't even help.’ Idia thinks. Avoiding the nurse's eye contact.
The nurse looks down in a peace of shit paper. “Hmm, you are an alpha. Am I correct? “ The nurse asked.
Idia nods.
“How are you faring up in adjusting to your second gender? “
‘Oh…Everything is fine and peachy! Definitely! No doubt over there! ’ Idia thought sarcastically.
‘Its not like I randomly feel like shit from hormones and then feel aching all around my body like its nothing!’
But he stayed silent.
The nurse looks at him, after the prolonged silence. “You can nod if its going well, or you cam shake your head if it isn't.”
Idia nods. If you just agree, there will be no questions asked.
The nurse nods in satisfaction. “Okay then. Don't worry this will be quick. We'll just do a quick physical test and then discuss about inhibitors and possible supplements. Well 𝙞𝙛 there is a problem.”
Idia feels like there's something behind that last sentence. But he decides to not think about it.
“Oh, let me find your records first. Hold on sweetie.” The nurse says after rummaging through her desk.”You can take off your clothes so that we can start the physical assessment right after. “ She stoop up and walks to the other room.
‘It’s part of the protocol Idia, you know that clothes can interfere with the data. Let's just get over this. Let's just get over this.’ Idia kept repeating in his mind as he unzips his jacket and took off his blue and black long sleeved top. He looks at the full mirror besides the height chart. His body is all pale and skinny, barely even a muscle. Definitely not alpha male material.
Idia then catched a glimpse behind the white curtains from the gap of the flowing curtains.
A body with a toned muscular built. All defined, smooth and seemingly hard. Definitely what an alpha™ should look like.
Not, whatever the pale and skinny ass that he has.
The nurse came back shortly after. “I apologize for the wait child, it seems your records have been mixed up with the sophomore’s. Shall we continue the physical assessment? “ The nurse asks.
Idia nods.
And as if in cue.
Shouting can be heard outside.
Blue flames suddenly engulf the room.
“IM AN ALPHA! “ Can be heard from outside.
What the fuck is happening.
Idia turns to the nurse cough from the flames trying to get out.
Idia panicks but with a bit of rational thinking from the given voice of sentient Ortho living in his head saying: “Nii-chan be a hero!”, escorts the old nurse outside the door safely.
If he remembers correctly, there's also an exit on the other room, hoping that the alpha on the other side could help the even more older nurse. Can this school hire more nurses that should’nt be in nursing care for the elderly instead?
Idia would runaway too.
But.
He's fucking naked (shirtless).
He can hear his name being screamed outside.
But no way in the underworld would he be going outside for the people to see nothing.
He quickly worn his t-shirt and jacket in a speed run. He contacted Ortho for help and back up.
But suddenly, the roof collapses.
And fuck. He is trapped.
The fire burns down the old wooden floors, and walls, he felt like he is getting suffocated from the carbon dioxide accumulating in the room.
If he dies here. He pleads to Ortho to delete his files before their mom hacks onto it and compiling it to be played as a slideshow in his funeral.
“Idia-senpai! “ A voice resonated from his mind. Arms grabbing him like he was nothing, carrying him like he was weightless. Idia feels like everything was blurry. He was already preparing for his death, and then suddenly toned muscular arms are now carrying him to safety? He can't help but to accidentally touch and face the person's plush and toned pecs, which Idia screams internally and accidentally panicks and squirms around.
The guy was running to avoid falling debris.
“Idia- senpai, please don't squirm we're almost there. “ A cool smooth voice can be heard escaping from the perfectly formed lips of the owner (Idia does not know why he took a note of that.)
He doesn't want to look up, but he did.
The man in question is what he recognizes as one of the retainers of the ALPHA SIGMA™ of ALL, Malleus Draconia.
Idia barely pays attention to the people around him, but he definitely saw this guy before. The face carved like a marble statue back at his homeland. Eyes of ice with the auroral piercing through whoever crosses his way. And, the muscular built that definitely screams the IDEAL man.
Silver.
They were able to arrive safely outside. Silver was huffing, and boy does it not help. He's sweating all over his face, making Idia follow every grove and feature of the platinum haired's face.
Forgetting being a beta, he understood omegas now. If this was an alpha, he wished he could be an omega.
“Are you alright Idia-senpai?”
Idia nods instinctively. He was still in trance taking everything of what just happened. His processor is basically dead and fried from the fire.
Idia exe. has stopped responding.
“Im glad that you are safe, senpai.” The auroral eyed, presumably alpha male™ said.
If idia's processor was the only thing thats burnt before, his whole unit is now melting the fuck down.
WHAT.
WHAT WAS THAT.
DID HE UNLOCKED A SECRET CGI/DIALOGUE FROM AN OTOME GAME?
DID HE DIED FROM THE FIRE AND ISEKAID FROM AN OTOME GAME?
HOW CAN HE SAY SOMETHING LIKE THAT, LIKE A HOT MAIN LEAD.
And as if it didn't overwhelm him more.
Suddenly as if the suffocating smell of the carbon dioxide just gone instinct from his nostrils. A sudden blow of, what seems to be the empowering scent of spring flowers and sunlight, has gotten straight through his face.
Idia tried aromatic therapy before, but it is proven useless. Although scents being intense is unusual for him, and the fact that he just smelled something intense for the first time of his life overwhelms him.
The scent was weirdly, nice.
What kind of perfume is this guy is using?
“I don't use any perfumes senpai.”
DID HE SAID THAT OUT LOUD?
CAN HE JUST FUCKING DIE?
Wait.
Did he said he doesn't use perfumes?
“Big brother! I just got your SOS! “ Ortho zooms over them. “Initiating extinguish fire magic. “ And as if with no effort, the young robot aimed his arm to the burned down infirmary and extinguished all the fire.
“What happened to the infirmary?! “ Exclaimed by the exasperated headmage.
“Its a long story head mage! The wind was too strong and knocked over the lamp that accidentally got lit by Grim's blue flames while insisting that he's an alpha sir!” The dark haired heartslabyul student replied.
“Hmm… Since its not Grim's and the perfect's direct fault for burning down the school, and the weather being very windy as of late. There will be no serious punishment. ” The head mage thought loudly. ”Although, Grim must write a one thousand words essay on why you should not use magic in the hallway. “
“Gyaa?? One Thousand!? That's not even tuna!”
“Since there are casualties from the fire, we're still in need to use the infirmary. The school ensures that the equipment and documentations are safe and fireproof.” Crowley yaps. “Ladies, our nurses, can you pls help our infirmary for the moment? “
The two nurses nods.
No one knows how.
With a snap of a finger, the infirmary looks like as it was before. Nothing lost, nothing burnt.
Like an undo spell button.
“Thank you our most wonderful staff. “ Crowley replied. “Now I’m such a kind hearted headmage! Everything is settled in one click! Take care everyone!” He then dissapears and dissolve into magic dust.
Idia snaps out of his mental processing unit and put it in a pause. He still realizes he is still being carried by the silver-haired, who's staring at him with eyes he could not read.
“Uh, um.. Can you put me down?” Idia replied meekly.
“Oh, I'm sorry senpai. “ Silver nods and puts down Idia on the floor.
Idia nods at Silver.
Seemingly like nothing happened at all.
All normal.
“Brother? Are you okay? “ Ortho asked Idia, with full concern.
“I'm alright Ortho, big brother is okay.” Idia smiled, trying to reassure his brother. “That fire magic extinguisher function was a complete upgrade! I did a good decision in implementing that feature.”
“Yes! You're a genius after all big brother! “ Ortho smiled.
And as if it was in this moment. Idia feels everything is okay.
Nothing happened.
That didn't happened.
Everything falls into a happily ever after.
The end.
But he felt a finger poking at his back. He turned around to see the middle aged nurse smiling at him, “Mr. Shroud, you were very courageous in saving me. “
“Uhh… I didn't really do much. “ Idia pulls down his hood.
“I say that you did your very best. I know you feel out of place with your physical physique compare to other alphas your age.” The nurse takes his hand and offers a blue raspberry lollipop. “But everyone is different, and kids like you in this age don't conform to societal stereotypes anymore. It is your nature to be an alpha, doesn't mean you have to be wild.”
Idia does not know what to say. He always hated physical assessment tests, including like a nurse like theirs could be too perceptive outside comfort. Invading all personal boundaries.
“Thank you. “ He muttered.
The middle aged woman smiled. “I say you'll grown up to be a good alpha someday. Let's move your assessment next time. Okay you boys go rest up, I'll check in with the other students.”
“Bye bye Mrs. Nurse! “ Ortho cheerfully waved then turns back to Idia.
“Did you hear that big brother? You are doing good as an alpha! “
Idia sighs. This is too much for today.
He just wants to go back to his dorm, emotionally charge and play games. He wants to shelter himself from the world, not caring if he was forgotten.
That was just the plan.
“Let’s go back Ortho. “
“Okay! “ Ortho catches Idia's tone of exhaustion.
Idia was about to walk away with Ortho, and wear his headphones to conceal the world. But before he does, they passed on the other nurse who even more older than the other, and Silver, who is fully dressed now (thank sevens, Idia could not stop himself drooling over that form that long) .
“Are you okay Ma’am? “ Silver asked.
“I have never felt better than ever! You boy swiftly took me away like a prince in a fairy book tale! You were very handsome! I felt very young again! I would never thought you were an omega.” The elder nurse replied giggling.
Idia was taken a back that his head turned.
Wait.
WHAT!?
Idia made a mistake on turning his back and locking his yellow eyes to the auroral once.
“Ah, Idia-senpai. “ Silver called.
Wait! No! Stay back! THIS IS INFORMATION OVERLOAD!
“Is everything alright?“ Silver asked again.
This time, he can't help but feel overwhelmed by the idea of the other's scent trying to coax him to calm down, as if he's talking to a shy woodland creature.
Apparently this guy sees him as a shy creature.
Idia does not know if this is humiliating as an alpha or not, but he felt his head nods yes in obedience, meekly in response.
The sophomore looks at him again, with the same eyes he can't read once again. “That's good, senpai.”
Idia nods back again. This time, because he can't stand to look at the beauty of the man in front of him.
THE GUY WAS DEFINITELY A MALE LEAD WHO GOT REVERSE ISEKAID HERE FROM AM OTOME GAME!
Ortho looks at this scene and doesn't know what to interpret by this.
But he is happy that his brother is talking to someone, especially that someone is nice as Silver!
Wait did his brother seem a little docile and calmer than before?
Silver was staring at Idia. While Idia, although avoiding eye contact as usual, is fidgeting and more flustered as before.
“There it is again. “ The silver haired muttered.
Idia looks at him with confusion. “What again? “
“The scent your emmiting right now, senpai. You smell very sweet and pleasant.” Silver replied with a face full of seriousness.
“Huh?”
“Oh my. “ The elder nurse blushed from the sight.
Ortho blinked, searching in his database.
Idia was taken a back from the other's copy pasted from an harem anime dialogue.
He doesn't even know what he smells like.
And others doesn't even know what he actually does smell like.
You mean.
This alp- no, omega
Is compatible enough with him, to smell him?
And most importantly, HOW CAN HE SAY STUFF LIKE THAT SO NONCHALANTLY AND ROMANTIC?
Again, if he was a girl or an omega (or his boyfriend), he would fall on his knees with a heart attack and die happily.
He knows damn well that the other doesn't even mean it that way. This guy was the renowned dense main protagonist!
Did the carbon dioxide finally reached into Idia's system? Because for sure right now, he forgot to breathe.
Definitely being literally taking his breath away from all the information he got from the other right now.
“Idia senpai. “
“WHAT?! “ Idia exclaimed being overwhelmed with his inner dialoguues.
Silver was caught suprised with his senior's sudden exclamation. It was his first time hearing his voice out loud. “I’m sorry for frightening you senpai. But your scent suddenly feels stuffy as if you are in distress, and your hair… I didn't know it could change colors.”
“What colors?”
Silver looks at his hair, also making Idia looking at his hair turning bright pink.
No this can't be happening.
He looks around, and it seems the elder nurse and Ortho has left them alone.
BUT IT ONLY MADE IT WORSE.
“I didn't know your hair could possibly do that, its beautiful senpai. “
Wait— stop.
Why is he suddenly becoming complementing monster.
Like a parrot or something.
He has ran out words to yap.
“I also am sorry if I caused your distress. It was rare to find someone I find their scent as pleasant as you have.” The silver-haired replied.
The scent of spring flowers and the sun came to Idia's senses again. But somehow, more mild and as if its asking him to relax.
How could he relax tho, the guy before him is a total hottie of an omega?! Is this a punishment of wanting to skip class by forcing the admins in creating a canon event?
Is this punishment for cursing to the sevens?!
“Idia-senpai, I may have mistook your scent just now, but I assure you, you can relax around me and I would prefer that. And… “
Idia realizes that Silver never continued his dialogue.
He made another mistake in looking at his face again.
The princely omega was blushing!?
He can pick up the change of his scent suddenly feeling all fluttery inside.
What does it mean?
Probably realizing the fiery haired's confusion. The silver haired, shyly responded.
“Oh, um.. thank you Senpai. I think you are very beautiful too. “
Idia blinked.
Then flustered.
And panics.
WHAT THE FU-