Collapse Iron: The Five Heroes of the Clouds Won't Let Me Go

Inside the Academy of Painting, Xing and March 7th chased the sparks and arrived at the administration hall.

"What should we do? This place is full of students and teachers, and so many illusionary creatures. Spark has probably already hidden himself away."

March 7th looked around helplessly.

"It's alright. Don't forget Himeko's information. Even if we can't find Spark, we can still get the mask from Bobo Wa-sensei first."

"That makes sense. Let's go ask Teacher Bobo where her office is!"

The two then headed towards the classroom area, only to find Walter talking to the dean of academic affairs.

March 7th: "Uncle Yang?! What are you doing here?"

Walter's Question:

"Hey, what can I do for you two?"

"Uncle Yang, it's me, Little March!"

"Little March? Hmm, then Little March, it's almost time for class, please return to the classroom."

"Uncle Yang! What are you talking about? We came to Hui Shi Academy to find Spark, what are you doing here?!"

Walter stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then suddenly realized:

"Little March, I'm a history teacher from Hui Shi Academy. Don't mistake me for someone else."

"I didn't mistake you for someone else!"

Just when March 7th was at a loss, Spark's cute and arrogant voice came through the radio:

"Oh dear, it seems the two pioneers have trespassed into Lord Spark's territory. What? Are you going to help the original body defeat me? If I win, then it means I am the original body! Right!"

Star: "Spark! Come out and fight me one-on-one if you dare!"

"Oh dear~ That's fierce! Spark is so scared, but you can't find me~ Lady Spark is going to hold a grand [Spark Festival] at the World Painting Academy! Let me add some joy to the Two-Phase Paradise!"

Xing: "Don't even think about it, I will never let you succeed!"

"You actually think you can stop me? You pioneers are really bold. But this guy named Walter seems to be very comfortable in the role of teacher... so he directly fell into my illusion."

Sparks burst into laughter:

"You don't know yet, do you? From the moment you entered the World of Painting Academy, you've stepped into my trap! Become immersed in the pleasurable illusion I've created for you. As for the masks you mentioned, hehehe, Lord Spark will gladly accept them!"

Xing and March 7th felt dizzy, and after a wave of dizziness passed, they found themselves in the classroom.

......

"Xing, Xing! Stop daydreaming, get out of class is over, aren't you going to eat lunch?"

It took two shouts on March 7th for Xing to react.

"Huh? Is it already lunchtime?"

Xing rubbed her head, feeling a little confused, as if she had forgotten something important.

"Hey, let's hurry, or we won't be able to get a seat!"

After lunch, Xing picked up her textbooks to prepare for her studies.

But a strong sense of unease overwhelmed her; she felt something was amiss, a feeling of unreality lingered in her mind.

Then Scott, the class's arch-nemesis, came over:

"Xing! You bastard, you actually threw my photo in the women's restroom! Now everyone thinks I'm a pervert who broke into the women's restroom, I'm not finished with you!"

"Oh, so what do you want?"

"Come to the rooftop after school! Let's settle this once and for all, and fight to the death!"

"You've got guts!"

After seeing Scott off, Xing stared blankly at the book, that strong sense of unease returning.

However... the memory of spending two years as a student at this Painting World Academy was so real that Xing couldn't find the problem for a while.

"Xing, why are you spacing out again?"

March 7th curiously approached because Xing's condition was very strange. Usually, she was loud and boisterous, but today she was unusually quiet.

"I'm fine."

"Stop pretending. Judging from your expression, you must be missing Danheng again~"

When Xiao Sanyue mentioned Dan Heng, Xing immediately recalled past memories. Dan Heng, who sat at the next table, was a transfer student from Xianzhou and they were best friends, inseparable.

However, Danheng was forced to return to Xianzhou ahead of schedule due to family disputes, but the time he spent with her was the happiest time of Xing's life.

After finishing her afternoon classes, Xing rushed to the rooftop to complete her challenge to Scott.

And then we saw Scott confessing his love to a cyborg!

"Oh, my darling, you are so beautiful. Be with me, and I will paint your armor, oil your joints, keep your engine burning hot forever, and never lack the power of engine oil again."

"Ugh~ How annoying~ Do you really like me that much~"

"Absolutely true!"

"Hmph! Although your reputation isn't great, I'll give you this chance because of your sincerity."

Scott was overjoyed and about to announce their relationship with a laugh when Star emerged from the pile of clutter:

"Hey, didn't we agree to settle this on the rooftop? What are you doing?"

Upon seeing the star, the Machine Illusion Creator angrily exclaimed:

"You bastard! Didn't you say you only loved me? Who is this woman? Did you invite several other women here?! You scumbag!"

"No! Honey, let me explain, I didn't!"

"Don't explain! From this day forward, I'm sealing my heart and locking away love. My love is dead; I have no more love!"

Scott, a mere mortal, was slapped hard by Kai's large hand.

He collapsed to the ground, like a wronged wife who had just been bullied at home.

Xing scratched his head awkwardly: "Uh, it seems I came at the wrong time."

Scott snapped out of his daze and said through gritted teeth:

"It's you again! Why! Why! Why do you always ruin everything just when I'm about to reach the pinnacle of my life?!"

"Don't make fun of me. You're the one who asked me to come to the rooftop. It's not unreasonable for me to stumble upon a confession. Why did you have to choose this time?"

"I don't care about any of that! Give me back my love!"

"Who cares about you? I'm itching to teach you a lesson. Can't you tell the difference between the king and the queen? And you're really hungry, you're actually interested in the machine gun."

Scott went up, and Scott collapsed.

"I'm really sorry I couldn't get Hoshi to use her full strength. In the end, was it just me who couldn't do it...?"

"You have an amazing amount of perseverance. I'll probably never forget you."

"Damn it... why do you never follow the rules of the game..."

Xing, carrying a baseball bat, laughed and said, "Because rules are meant to be broken!"

Upon hearing this, Xing's eyes widened instantly.

She remembered those words and that familiar scene!

She's not a student at the World Painting Academy; she's a pioneer, she's the Demon Orb of the Star Train!

Damn it, that wretched spark made her experience two years of school life.

Looking back now, although I have two years of schooling experience, I don't remember any of the details! It's as if the memories were forcibly implanted into me.

Xing took out a class photo, and apart from Scott and March 7th, she didn't recognize anyone in it.

It really is fake!

After realizing the situation, Xing rushed out of the school.

The moment he left the academy, the world shattered, and Xing's consciousness returned to reality.