Nina nodded. "Alright."

She returned to her room, clutching her phone, her mind filled with various faces. Frustrated, she tossed and turned until she eventually fell asleep. When she woke up, it was already the next day.

Remembering her promise to Mr. Micah to teach the children, she quickly got ready. The man's mother had prepared some oat porridge for breakfast. Nina drank half a bowl and then set off for the school with the man.

Thinking of the students' mistakes from the previous day, she decided to start with teaching them the alphabet. The classroom was very basic, with a wall painted in black to serve as the chalkboard and short pieces of chalk.

Nina wrote the alphabet on the makeshift blackboard and introduced herself in the Yaren language, "Hello, everyone. My name is Nina. Since Mr. Micah is away, I will be your substitute teacher." Regardless of Mr. Micah's true nature, these children were innocent. She aimed to help them and, at the same time, build a positive image in front of Mr. Micah, hoping it might lead her to the Pharaoh eventually.

However, the children didn't listen to her. They deliberately spoke loudly, ignoring her presence.

"Quiet!" Nina commanded, understanding their resistance. She was determined to help them and take on the task she had accepted.

retorted, "Just because you speak some English and you're from

one who had thrown the stone at

don't want to listen, you can leave. Don't try to create a disruptive influence here," Nina said calmly, though her Yaren was a bit

just accusing us of nonsense! You came here with bad intentions!"

was knocked down by the desk and cried out

"Are you stupid?

began to sob loudly. Nina's expression darkened as she walked over to lift the desk and helped

reassured the girl, "Don't cry. I'll get you some medicine for

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