Thirty Days of Classes, part 12 (before battle)

So, I hear you've defeated Shi Huazhen.

You would do best not to let that get to your head. He's always been our family's greatest shame.

Hey, watch yourself. Haven't you learned not to underestimate the family underdogs?

What...?

Oh, you don't know? You see, I managed to talk Shi Huazhen into... you know?

W-what? No, it can't be. He cannot have spilled the beans on my parents' -

Haah... My men are already on their way.

Ngh...! But how did you know it was Block 32?! I barely managed to get them a hiding spot there...

Oh, so it's Block 32.

... Did you just - ?

I did. Huh, that was way easier than it was during class.

I've heard stories about how you've changed... I didn't know you had changed into such a heartless woman!

Hm.

Say something, dammit! Don't just stand there completely expressionless and -

Mm.

Oh, I see. You won't be shaken by silly little things like this, is that it?

Mmm.

... That may befit the seat of the Hierarch. However...

... a leader who responds with silence to their inferiors, a leader who considers them only disposable tools is bound to rot!

I, Shi Sijing, refuse to let someone so unqualified such as yourself retain power!