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[Cassette Tape #1: September 19, 2019]

"St. George Academy has been okay so far. No one talks to me though. I think they don't like that I'm a Von Hatzfeld. The students would stare at me and sometimes whisper amongst each other, but maybe I was only being paranoid. I should just be thankful that I can finally go to school again.

I heard Klaus is doing well in J.S. High. I got really sad when I found out we're in different schools, but I think it's also a good thing. I'm also a white uniform, unlike Klaus who was said to be a brotherhood member in his house. To top it all off, I'm a serf, but that's okay as well. I'll just have to prove myself to others that I can be great too even if I'm a serf.

 I don't want Klaus to worry about me and be a burden to him again."

[Cassette Tape #4: October 02, 2019]

"They laughed at me and threw water at me at the atrium—the gaffers, dwellers, and even the serfs. They told me I was a product of ped-philes. I wanted to fight back but I was scared. I'm not like my brother, Klaus. I don't know why they're making fun of me like this."

[Cassette Tape #6: October 18, 2019]

"They shoved me inside a locker. Those terrible black uniforms...I-I'm...I-I'm scared...I've been here for hours now. I don't know what to...w-wait...can someone hear me?! Anyone! Help! Help me!"

[Cassette Tape #7: October 25, 2019]

"I aced my tests and became the top student of my entire year...the gaffers in my class told some serfs to grab me and shove me out of the window, almost making me fall. The priests had to lock the windows so it wouldn't happen again.

They didn't scold those students though. They said I should just let it go.

But the bruises in my arms wouldn't stop throbbing."

[Cassette Tape #9: November 04, 2019]

"Something's happening recently. People from the association suddenly arrived and met up with the Ministry. I heard they've been checking the profiles of each of the students. I don't know what's happening, but I gotta stay low and not grab anyone's attention."

[Cassette Tape #12: November 29, 2019]

"The association just introduced the council members called the Saints, and I...I was surprised when I was chosen as the house president. I don't know why they did this. Everyone's getting mad. I'm hiding in my dorm room right now and people are throwing rocks in my window. Earlier the serfs even put nails in my bed. I don't know what to do. Why are they torturing me like this?

[Cassette Tape #13: December 04, 2019]

"They managed to put something in my drink...the dwellers in our dorm. They were laughing as I started vomiting in the cafeteria. And when I went to the clinic, pig's blood splattered on my uniform. They said it represents the blood of the victims my family kidnapped and assaulted.

I don't know what I did wrong. I never wanted to be a Von Hatzfeld. I never wanted to be a part of that family. Why am I being punished like this? What did I do wrong?"

[Cassette Tape #16: December 23, 2019]

"The students can head home for the winter break, but I'm not leaving my dorm. I think they're waiting for me outside. They're gonna attack me, I just know it. I already covered my door and windows. They won't be able to get in. They won't...

W-wait, I hear someone outside. I knew it. 

They're out to torment me again! 

They're here to hurt me again!

Please! Stop! 

I'm sorry! 

I don't want to be a Hatzfeld anymore. 

I'm sorry!"

[Cassette Tape #19: January 14, 2020]

"I'm the president of St. George Academy! They can't treat me like this...l-like I'm some kind of trash. Even the other members of the Saints don't respect me. Is it because of my surname? Should I change it? What should I do?!

I need to find my phone. I need to tell Klaus everything that's happening. He'll be able to help me. He'll know what to do. I was given the title of president, a title not everyone is privileged to have, so I need to do something about it. I have to use it. I can't just stay in my dorm forever. Klaus will be able to help me...my brother will help me. 

He always does."

[Cassette Tape #20: January 16, 2020]

"I finally talked to Klaus. He said I was lucky to be chosen as a member of the Saints since they've been having problems with the Elites. He said I have the power that all the students wish to acquire. He's right, so I thought of a perfect way to make everyone know their place. I call it...the Division Program. 

I wrote the entire thing myself for two straight days without any sleep. If I divide the students based on their ranks, they won't be able to hurt me anymore. Even those filthy serfs will finally know their place. I'll separate the dorms, and make the treatment distinguishable. The gaffers will definitely respect me if I lean against their favour, and the dwellers and serfs will fear me.

As for those black uniforms...well, I'll strip their power away. I'll make them useless here. I'll make sure they won't be able to hurt me again.

I also know how to make the Ministry approve my proposal with no question. Klaus helped me. He said they won't be able to refuse if I involve money in it. I should talk to Father Lucas Ivory. I think he'll listen. After all, he was—"

[Cassette Tape #21: January 19, 2020]

"I finally declared the Division Program during the Sunday mass. The Ministry loved it, just as I expected them to. After all, I told them about the concept of donations. They couldn't decline such a temptation. I should have done this the moment I was declared president. I shouldn't have let those assholes treat me like that. I'm a Von Hatzfeld after all. 

They're nothing compared to me.

Klaus was right.

He's always right."

[Cassette Tape #29: March 09, 2020]

"My brother lost during the Annual Brotherhood Reranking. Paradox was defeated by a freshman group which he said was led by the president of the Elites. How embarrassing it is for him to lose like that. But I can't really blame him. Three of the members of Crème de la Crème are in that class, all of which replaced the ones who used to be in Paradox.

But my brother's shortcomings shouldn't be any of my concerns since I've been having trouble with the Ministry recently. They demand I revise the rule about donations. It's painfully obvious what they want to do. It's almost laughable.

I've also seen the Secretary of Education visit the other day and heard he's here to make a charitable donation to the church...I doubt it. Those old geezers are definitely hiding something here. I don't know what it is, but I'm not gonna let them ruin the paradise I've created. I simply won't allow it."

[Cassette Tape #32: April 03, 2020]

"Another serf visited the office, begging me for better treatment. Ha! Better treatment? When I was a serf they were the first to push my face on the mud and treat me like trash. I'm never gonna change this system. This is what these students deserve. Those who have nothing should suffer. That is their purpose in life."

[Cassette Tape #35: April 22, 2020]

"The Ministry sold the school. That bishop...Lucas fucking Ivory. How is it possible? How was he able to sell it without President Janus finding out? What is he planning? I need more time. I can't seem to figure out what I'm missing.

If I let this continue, the paradise I've created will crumble. I can't let that happen. I have to do something about the Ministry and put a stop to their plans. I just need to know how they're able to do all this."

[Cassette Tape #61: October 05, 2020]

"The new school year just started and a white uniform from J.S High was suddenly transferred here and was declared as a new vice president. I don't know who he is, but he looks at me with so much spite. It's like he remembers someone when he looks at my face. 

Well, it doesn't matter. Those who don't follow me will get punished. But if he becomes of use to me, I'll be able to endure his fiery gaze in no time."

[Cassette Tape #63: October 22, 2020]

"Who posted those pictures!? Who!? Who posted them!? No one was supposed to know! My brother promised! He promised no one would find out! Now people know. Now they know what they did to us...n-now they know how dirty I am..."

[Cassette Tape #64: October 23, 2020]

"Curse them all...let this whole school burn."

     The room was completely silent after the last tape was played. Max stood from his chair and removed the tape from the cassette before turning to look at his friends, as well as the members of the Saints who joined them earlier. Even Adam Hall, who has been hiding in his room since the chaos started, was with them.

     No one said a thing after hearing the tapes. Some had goosebumps by merely listening to them, some were completely speechless, while others who had weaker hearts couldn't help but shed a tear. Even Max started having different feelings with Klyde, especially since he realized that he was nothing like his brother at all.

     Klyde was a sweet boy who just wanted to live a normal life yet this school failed him

     Adam Hall and Perseus Odair, who were considered the cockiest members of the Saints, were completely silent. Listening to an actual student's story made them realize how terrible they've been. The Division Program was their punishment.

     "How can people be so cruel?" Levi comments.

     "We just literally witnessed an innocent boy transition to hurt, paranoia, and then turn into a complete villain. Just when I thought this school couldn't get any worse," Vesper then comments.

     "The Division Program was created through pure anger and revenge. I've suffered from it most but now...even I feel guilty somehow," Xander then comments. "I'm not saying the Division Program is good, but it made our relationship stronger in a sense. Serfs stick together. That's almost like our unspoken motto. But for serfs to treat another serf that way...I don't even know what to say. I'm honestly conflicted."

     "We shouldn't really justify what he did, but—" Stefan then says, and the room becomes silent again.

     Justice, who hadn't said anything since the tapes finished playing, took a deep breath and looked back at everyone. "As much as I didn't want to hear all that, we at least found something important that's crucial to our plan," he says with a serious expression. "Klyde was not connected to the Ministry like what we thought. They had no connection, and it seems like Klyde almost found out about the Ministry's secret too."

     "I was certain they might be related but I was wrong," Max admits. "I thought Klyde proposed the Division Program to help the Ministry, but his intentions were purely selfish. He had his own agenda."

    "But he did mention something about Father Lucas at tape 20," Perseus then joined in, making the others turn to him this time. "I think he knows something about that bishop, which made it easier for Klyde to propose the Division Program."

     President Justice agreed and added, "I think even Hedeon Stallion knows something about him too. When Hedeon arrived at the atrium he whispered something to that old geezer and it immediately shut him up."

     "Then we should ask him," Max suggests.

     "And who the hell would want to even speak to that king?"Vesper then asks because there's no way he'd volunteer for such a dangerous task.

     Max was about to tell them that he'd do it, but then Levi raised his hand first and said, "I'll talk to him. I know Hedeon enough. And it's the least I can do. Justice is right, it's embarrassing that you guys are doing all this for us. As the Saints, we should have handled this way sooner."

     Perseus and Adam Hall didn't say anything, but they felt the same way too, especially after hearing the tapes.

     "Then we're counting on you," Max says with a smile, making Levi smile back at him as well. Afterwards, Max walks up to the whiteboard and looks at the people in front of him. "Now we need dirt on the Secretary of State for Education, Laurence Chapman, before we officially target the Ministry. He's the only person who can fix the issue about St. George being an unregistered school. If we force him to make the proper documents then our biggest problem will be solved."

     "But how are we going to find information about him?" Perseus asks.

     "I couldn't find dirt on this guy either. He's the perfect family man and politician. His facade is flawless," Keigo revealed.

     Max stares at them for a second, and then he grins and answers, "Well, we have connections. If we can't find dirt, then we're gonna dig deeper. And I know someone who has connections underground."

     "Who?" Stephan and Xander ask in unison.

     Max reaches out to touch one of his brooches before answering, "Charles Justin Mills."

      The white uniforms in the room were surprised, but before anyone could even react, someone suddenly knocked on the door, instantly making everyone raise their guard. Stefan stands from his seat and opens the door, revealing a serf. The serf greets him, and then he looks at the Saints and touches his chest first before saying, "One of our lookouts just sent a report. A black car is waiting outside Gate 2."

     "A black car?" Justice asks, and the members of the Saints immediately stand from their seats, surprised to hear about the report.

     "Who on earth is visiting at this hour?" Perseus wonders.

     "Have they alerted the members of the Ministry yet?" Levi then asks.

     "I think they haven't. At this hour the members of the Ministry are at the church praying. They can't be disturbed," the serf answers.

     "Then what are we waiting for? We should take a look," Vesper then excitedly says, glad something different is finally happening in their house for a change.

      "I think I should check it out first; you lot should stay here. The brotherhoods are probably lurking outside. It can be quite dangerous," Justice says as he pulls a gun out from his jacket.

     "Vesper and I will come with you," Max then says. "You might not know this but I can handle myself well."

     Justice wanted to tell Max that he should just stay here with the rest, but he took a deep breath and just nodded his head in defeat. "Then let's go. We're not really expecting any visitors, but let's give this person a warm welcome."

     Vesper smirks and grabs his baseball bat before heading out of the room first. Justice followed, and then Max looked at his friends and nodded his head before following the two.

     Distant screams could be heard as Max, Justice, and Vesper made their way to the gate where the car was waiting outside. There weren't any guards around as they magically disappeared when the Brotherhood Customs was implemented, so the three were left standing in front of the large gate.

     "Do we just open it?" Vesper asks.

     "This gate weighs a ton, and the top can electrocute you, so you can't climb it. I'll have to click the emergency button again if we want to open this damn thing," Justice explains.

     "But who on earth is waiting outside?" Max then asks, his brow furrowed.

     Justice contemplates it for a while, but then they hear rustling sounds coming from behind them. Justice immediately pointed his gun at the sound, while Max and Vesper fixed their stance.

     "Whoa, relax," a familiar voice suddenly says.

     Max furrows his brows in confusion, but when he sees who it is, he sighs and relaxes himself. "Uchdryd Rease. Haven't seen you in a while."

     The leader of Rank 7 brotherhood, Checkmate, walks towards them, the rest of the members of his group following behind him.

     "What are you guys doing here at this hour? Do you know how dangerous it is? Red Tigers have been particularly wild lately. You don't want to get caught and become prey," Uchdryd says with a grin, almost like he was teasing them instead of warning them.

    "We're not here to cause trouble, considering how the brotherhoods have transformed St. George into your own personal playground," Justice answers. "I might be your underling, but I hope you know this is only temporary, Uchdryd. Order will eventually come soon. Levi is also not pleased by how things have turned."

     "Oh please, don't lecture me. Compared to everyone else, Checkmate has been the less hostile brotherhood," Uchdryd confidently answers, which is true since he doesn't want Levi to scold him. "Besides, you should be thankful to us instead. We've kept the brotherhoods busy the other day so you can escape from your little heist at the convent," the leader then reveals, surprising Max.

    "So that's why there weren't any brotherhoods when we went back to our dorms," Max thought.

     "Levi's orders?" Justice then asks, and all Uchdryd can do is chuckle in response.

     "Anyway, what are you three doing here? Out hunting as well? Heard you kidnapped that Tax Collector," Miguel Pascual, Uchdryd's right-hand man, asks them next.

     "We didn't kidnap—" Max stops himself since he thought there wouldn't be any point in explaining what happened. Instead, he sighs and points at the gate, "We have a visitor."

     Uchdryd and the rest of the members of Checkmates were surprised. St. George Academy rarely gets any visitors, especially at this hour.

     "Visitor? Who?"

     "Don't know. The only way to open this is to press the emergency button, but that might alert the Ministry," Justice answers.

     "Can't we manually open it?" Uchdryd asks.

     "I mean, we'll probably need a truck to open this. But with all of us here, I think we can open it enough so that they can step foot inside. They'll have to leave their car out though," Justice explains.

     "Well then, what are we waiting for? Let's open it and see who's outside," Uchdryd answers, and without any hesitation, the members of Checkmate immediately go to the gate, grabbing hold of it so they can push it open. Even Max and Vesper helped.

     As Justice said, the gate was extremely heavy, but it was still opening inch by inch thanks to everyone's efforts. Eventually, the gate finally had an opening that was enough for people to squeeze into.

     Justice and Uchdryd went out first, pointing their guns at the car that was parked outside. Max also stuck his head out, curious to see who it would be.

     "You are now on the premise of the House of Bishops. Slowly step out of the vehicle with your hands raised over your shoulder," Justice instructs.

     The car's headlights turn off, and the door eventually opens. Uchdryd and Justice grip their guns as a figure steps out with their hands raised high as the Saints' president instructed. Max and the others squint their eyes to get a better look, but as soon as they realize who it is, their jaws drop in complete disbelief.

     "Well, this was not the welcome I was expecting. I sent a message to your office before I left, but I guess Ian was right. All the messages we've sent have been blocked," the visitor says with a serious and almost unreadable expression.

     Justice and Uchdryd slowly put their guns down while Max took a step forward, his eyes wide in shock. He did not expect to see him here of all places. He definitely did not expect to see him here, especially at this time.

     "G-Gav?"

- END -

A/N:

Someone asked to check the uniforms again so here are the samples 😊

I can't find the sample for the white uniforms in St. George anymore, but it's basically the white version of the sample in the photo, just add the stole. Hope this helps!