While I was chanting a curse, the system said I was Xiao Yan?

Office of the Higher Vocational College.

Masamichi Noi sat behind his desk, several documents spread out in front of him, and a cup of tea that had gone cold beside him.

"Knock knock knock".

A knock sounded on the door, steady and unhurried.

"Come in."

The door was pushed open, and Nanami Kento and Haibara Yuichi walked in one after the other.

Nanami's expression remained as calm as ever. His face was serene beneath his golden, side-parted bangs. His uniform was slightly dusty, but he looked to be in good spirits, walking steadily and breathing evenly.

He had obviously just returned from a mission outside.

Haibara Yu followed behind him, his face bearing that signature energetic smile, his eyes bright, his uniform sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his muscular forearms. He was in slightly worse shape than Nanami, with a faint scratch on his face, but he was full of energy, looking around as soon as he entered, as if searching for someone.

"Ms. Night Moth!"

Haibara Yu's voice boomed, filled with the joy of completing a mission: "We're back!"

Night Moth Masamichi raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the two of them. After confirming that there were no obvious external injuries, he nodded slightly.

"Thanks for your hard work."

His voice was deep and steady: "How did the mission go?"

"smoothly!"

Haibara Yu gave a thumbs up: "We easily dealt with the level two cursed spirits over there in Saitama!"

Nanami Kento stood beside him without saying a word, only nodding slightly, which was considered as confirmation of Haibara Yu's statement.

Masamichi Yagami glanced at Nanami, then at the scratch on Haibara Yu's face. He didn't say anything, just grunted and took a new folder from the drawer, placing it on the table.

"Now that you're back, I have a new task for you."

Haibara Yu's eyes lit up even more: "Another mission? Great! I thought I was going to have some free time!"

Nanami Kento frowned slightly, but did not speak. He simply stood there quietly, waiting for Yagami Masamichi to continue.

Moth Masakazu opened the folder, his gaze falling on the first page, and he remained silent for a moment.

"You know about Gojo Satoru and Natsuyu Suguru, right?"

Haibara Yu nodded: "I know! It's a mission to protect the satellite's slurry! Senior Gojo Satoru mentioned it in a text message before he left!"

Nanami Kento nodded as well. He had more sources of information than Haibara Yu and knew the importance of this mission.

"That Gojo Satoru has absolutely no sense of secrecy!"

"Never mind, their mission is still ongoing."

Moth's voice was deep: "The escort route for the Starmagma has been exposed, and there are more hostile forces than expected."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two men's faces: "Your mission is over, you can now go and assist them."

Haibara Yu clenched his fist, his face beaming with excitement: "Finally, I'll be able to go on a mission with Gojo-senpai and the others! I can't wait!"

Nanami Kento didn't speak, but his expression became more serious.

Moth Masakazu lowered his head, looked back at the folder, and prepared to begin explaining the specifics of the mission.

"Astral body,"

Then he paused.

The office fell silent for a moment.

Haibara Yu blinked, tilted his head, and looked at Yagami Masamichi with a blank expression.

Nanami Kento's brows furrowed even deeper, his gaze fixed on Yaga Seimichi's face, waiting for him to continue.

Night Moth Masamichi was silent for a moment, then he raised his head, looked at the two young men in front of him, and his lips twitched slightly.

I remembered the blank look on that kid's face when I explained it to Gojo Satoru before.

"...Do you know what astral matter is?"

Haibara Yu and Nanami Kento exchanged a glance.

Haibara Yu raised his hand, like a student answering a question in class: "Uh... it's... something very important?"

Nanami Kento was silent for a moment, then spoke in a low and cautious voice: "I only know that the Star Magma Body needs to be escorted to the Death Star Palace to assimilate with Lord Tengen, but I don't know the specifics..."

Moth Masamichi looked at them and remained silent for three seconds.

Then he sighed and rubbed his temples.

"...It was my oversight."

He lowered his hand and said seriously, "Astrop Body..."

The phone on the table suddenly rang.

"Ring ring ring~"

The ringing was particularly jarring in the quiet office, interrupting Moth's righteous words.

He frowned and reached for the receiver.

"Feed?"

A young, clear, and steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Teacher Nightmoth, it's me, Zen-in-Ten-Yan."

Night Moth's fingers tightened slightly: "Heavenly Flame? Mission accomplished?"

"It's done."

Tianyan's voice came through the receiver: "The rescued individuals are all alive. Zenin Naoya and Ankahime are not in any danger."

Nocturnal Moth Masamichi's tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and the corners of his mouth curved up almost imperceptibly, but he quickly regained his serious expression.

"Well done."

He said, with a hint of approval in his voice, "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's nothing, it wasn't a particularly difficult task to begin with."

"By the way, teacher, is Gojo Satoru and the others still on their mission? Shoko and I have finished ours; should we go over and provide support?"

Night Moth Masamichi was silent for a moment, then tapped his fingers lightly twice on the table.

"Are you with Shoko?"

"Yes, right next to me."

Nocturnal Moth paused for a moment: "Bring Shoko back."

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then, Shoko Ieiri's voice came through the receiver, filled with obvious dissatisfaction and protest: "Ms. Yagami! I want to help too! I can't just stay in the back all the time!"

Moth Lord's voice deepened, carrying an undeniable authority: "No!"

"But......"

"Glass!"

Moth interrupted her, his voice even deeper: "Your reversal spell is an extremely valuable resource for the entire sorcery world. I cannot allow you to be placed in unnecessary danger."

He paused, his tone softening slightly, but still firm: "This mission involves more hostile forces than expected, and the situation is unclear. I can't let you take the risk. Come back first and wait at the college."

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone.

Then Shoko's voice came again, with a resentful, muffled tone: "...I understand."

Masamichi Nocturne grunted in agreement, then said to Tenen again, "Tenen, go and support Satoru and Jie. Shoko, return to the vocational high school."

Tianyan's voice remained calm: "Understood."

Moth Master tapped his finger on the table: "Let me tell you the details of the mission."

He glanced at Nanami Kento and Haibara Yu, who were standing in front of the desk. The two were listening intently. Haibara Yu's face was full of curiosity, and although Nanami Kento's expression was calm, his eyes also showed a clear thirst for knowledge.

"Perfect."

Masamichi Nobi said, "Nanami and Haibara are here too, I'll speak together."

He cleared his throat, switched the receiver to his left hand, and opened the folder with his right: "You all know about the relationship between the Starmaw and Lord Tianyuan, right?"

A soft "Mm" came from the other end of the phone, and Nanami Kento and Haibara Yu nodded simultaneously in the office.

"Lord Tengen's technique is 'immortality,' but not 'immortality,' so he needs to change his body every five hundred years to maintain his 'immortality.'"

Masamichi Nobi's voice was completely flat, as if he were reading an academic report: "And the Star Essence Heavenly Riko is the vessel chosen to assimilate with Lord Tengen."

The air in the office fell silent for a moment.

"What will happen to the Star Magma Body after assimilation?"

It was Nanami Kento who spoke. His voice was deep and his tone was calm, but the question itself carried a sharp and direct edge.

Night Moth Masakado glanced at him and remained silent for a moment: "It is said that Star Essence can merge with Lord Tianyuan's consciousness and become a part of Lord Tianyuan."

The office fell silent for a moment.

This time, even Haibara Yu didn't say a word.

His signature smile vanished, replaced by a somber expression: "So, the Starmaw is actually... a living sacrifice?"

Moth Zhengdao remained silent for two seconds.

"...You could say that."

"Does Riko know about this?"

Moth Masakado tapped his finger lightly on the table.

"Know."

Night Moth Masamichi was silent for a moment, then spoke, his voice a few decibels lower than before: "This is Lord Tengen's will, and also a necessary means for the sorcery world to maintain the stability of the barrier."