10:00 AM, just before the third class began.0

"Wen Wen, what's going on? Why did the group suddenly disperse? Are we still meeting for practice tonight?"0

"Did some hostile force target us?"0

"Regardless, we paid our membership fees. They wouldn't just abandon us like this, right? I'm starting to feel uneasy."0

The tiered lecture hall was still sparsely filled. As Chi Wen took her seat, two or three female classmates immediately surrounded her, blocking her in.0

"Don't panic. I'm sure this will be resolved soon," Chi Wen said in a hushed tone. "I'm just a nominal member, and I haven't received any updates yet. Anyway, please stay calm; we're in a state of emergency. I trust our leader will handle it properly."0

The girls exchanged glances before nodding hesitantly.0

Chi Wen added, "For now, we should all spread out and keep a low profile. Don't participate in any activities over the next few days. If there's any news, I'll inform you right away."0

One girl whispered, "But I put in all my pocket money…"0

"If anyone suffers a loss in the end, I'll take responsibility." Chi Wen pressed her lips...0