Episode 12

**"Third Class 1"** is the thirteenth released episode of *Zero Game* by Zelbasen. As punishment for being the last player to cross the finish line in the Second Class, Alex's sight is removed as they enter the Third Class, the final round of Level One.

## Plot

The day before the start of Level One, Alex and Hanna plan out a strategy to prepare for Level Two. In order to retrieve a target item in the vast Blue Village where Level Two takes place, Hanna will use her Copier ability to mimic Micaela's Flying ability. Because it is unclear how copying an NPC ability will affect her body, Alex suggests using Noise as a trial in Level One. Alex assures Hanna he will create an opportunity for her to touch Noise and copy his ability.

In present day, Alex touches the School walls, which comprise of interlinked wires, and uses his Electronic Master ability to sense his surroundings. Since Hanna's copied Flame ability is vulnerable to water, Alex suggests leaving the third and fourth floors, where there are sprinklers. Before the group can depart, Alex senses Noise's presence in all the walls surrounding them. Out of nowhere, Noise appears behind Hanna and slashes her with his Scythe. Hanna uses her Mirroring skill to reverse the effect onto Noise, who is immune to the attack. Forgetting Alex's warning, Hanna activates the Flame ability, triggering the sprinklers and extinguishing her flames. With water everywhere, Alex is unable to locate Noise or activate his ability without killing everyone on the floor. Noise suddenly appears in front of a blinded Alex and successfully pierces him with his Scythe. Triumphantly, Alex grabs ahold of the weapon as he heals himself with Natural Recovery. Seizing this moment, Hanna punches Noise and sends him flying in the other direction, successfully copying his ability. Her body, however, cannot handle the stress of holding such strong abilities, and collapses. Before Noise can strike another blow, Kate Lee uses her Hiding skill to hide the group from sight as they escape.

Safely hidden for the time being, Hanna deletes both the Flame skill and Noise's ability from her inventory, easing the strain from her body. Alex decides to alter the plan: while Kate and Eva Lee find Hanna's report card, Alex and Hanna will distract Noise. To arm her with a power that is less taxing on her body, Alex allows Hanna to copy his Electronic Master ability.

Meanwhile, at the Ability Shop, Loveme uses her Foreseeing skill to track the whereabouts of Jay. Elliot confesses he has hidden a "treasure" inside Alex that can drastically change the game, but Jay found out about it and is threatening Elliot. Loveme suggests he fights while protecting the treasure, but Elliot insists he is outnumbered and that killing Alex and Jay is the only choice. Curiously, Elliot asks Loveme whose future she read before he came to her. She recalls visions of Hanna and Alex, injured in the Third Class, and is reluctant to tell Elliot. Figuring it out anyway, Elliot reminds her Alex is the reason she ended up in her current situation. Loveme warns Elliot there will be a bloodbath if he does not react wisely. Elliot shrugs off the advice, saying it is inevitable.

## Character Appearances

* Players
	+ Alex Baek
	+ Hanna Yoo
	+ Eva Lee
	+ Kate Lee
	+ Loveme
	+ Jay (mentioned)
	+ Elliot Baek
* NPCs
	+ Micaela (mentioned)
	+ Noise

## Location Appearances

* Alex's Home Base
* Blue Village
* Back Door of the Ability Shop

## Abilities and Skills Appearances

* Electronic Master
* Electricity
* Mirroring
* Flame
* Copier
* Natural Recovery
* Hiding
* Foreseeing

## Item Appearances

* Scythe
* Staff

## Gallery

Alex is cut down by Noise's ScytheHanna coughs up blood from overusing her powersHanna wakes up in Alex's arms