All Chapters of Lockers Orphanage: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

[Nowo's POV]Lane and I found ourselves in our room, gearing up for the imminent showdown where Moha and I would clash for the coveted head position. Admittedly, I should have given more thought to the potential complications before the competition began. My focus had been solely fixed on a personal milestone, inadvertently neglecting the complex situation that would unfold. Despite Jack's evolving attitude towards me, an unexplainable hunger for power and position still lingered within me.Speaking of Luna, she lay unconscious in her room, and her guardian was held captive in some forsaken chamber. Arphen took charge of the ongoing investigation, and realistically, who else but him would delve into the details? It was as if the king preferred observing our impending battle over investing time in an investigation."Nowo?" Lane called out to me. Her tone suggested she was gauging whether I was receptive to her words.I turned to face her, raising my eyebrows and slightly widening my ey

[Narrator's POV]The sudden proclamation from the former king lingered as an enigma within the orphans' minds. While they understood the importance of trusting the headmaster's words, his decision to appoint both Nowo and Moha as leaders seemed somewhat illogical to them. Following the intense confrontation, the entire group congregated at the center of the training ground, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Arphen and Luna. When they finally appeared, Luna positioned herself beside Maison, and Arphen took his place in front of the defenders beside the king."How are you?" Maison inquired with curiosity, addressing his former test partner. Luna, however, showed no intention of raising her head, keeping her gaze lowered. Her reluctance to make eye contact suggested deep embarrassment about the recent events, as if she wished to avoid discussing it.Even though Luna remained silent, Maison could discern that she was far from okay. Physically unharmed, the sorrow in her eyes revealed th

[Moha's POV]As I made my way to Nowo's room, the presence of Helios didn't catch me off guard. His serious and intimidating expression failed to halt my determined stride. Upon reaching the front of Nowo's door, a heavy silence enveloped us.I offered him a slight smile, intending it as a friendly gesture, wanting to avoid any arrogance associated with winning the highest rank. However, as I reached for the doorknob, he unexpectedly interjected, "It's time for her to rest. You shouldn't be bothering her now.""Yeah, but I need to give something to her," I replied."Well, I do believe that thing could wait until she's awake, except if it's urgent," he stated seriously.I couldn't discern when or why Helios became so overprotective of Nowo, but it didn't sit well with me."Do you have a problem with me, man? Because if you do, better spill it now," I said, chuckling with annoyance."You want me to be honest?" he asked. I shrugged, and he continued, "You are the problem. I don't want yo

[Nowo's POV] I can't seem to figure out what's going on right now because everyone is nowhere to be found. I mean, maybe they are all getting their rest, which is pretty much understandable for me because our most awaited and terrifying war against the dark realm is going to happen anytime sooner. I stopped walking for a while and sat at the corner of the balcony, which is almost near the headmaster's chamber. I didn't know why, but I simply can't stop my gaze from locking into its direction. And while staring at it, a deep sigh suddenly came out from my mouth. Lane began to fly in front of my face and asked, "What's the matter, Nowo dear?" She was creasing her forehead while questioning me. I shrugged my shoulders and said, "I'm not sure about it either. I honestly didn't know what was going on with me right now." "What do you mean?" She asked once again. "I thought you could read my mind? What happened now?" I wondered. It feels strange how Lane suddenly became clueless about w

[Nowo's POV]My brain hasn't been working properly since my one-on-one conversation with the king. His words sent my thoughts adrift, making it challenging to grasp his point. Insecurities and judgments due to my father have plagued me, and now he suggests I consider his other side before harboring hatred. When I discovered my parentage, I resigned from the idea of having a family, deeming myself unworthy."I'm sorry, what did I miss, my dear?" Lane inquired after yawning and stretching. It was then that I realized she had been asleep the entire time we were talking."Well," I shrugged, "I struggle to comprehend the king's, I mean, the headmaster's plan."Lane gazed at me with a lazy expression and asked, "Um, what did he say?"Perhaps it's best not to share it with her; it doesn't concern her, and maybe it's not that crucial. I shook my head, responding, "No, never mind. It's not that important."She seemed really exhausted at that time, which is why she couldn't pay much attention to