The all-powerful middle schooler

As she walked along the road to Shuchiin, Eriri transformed into an elegant young lady, activating her disguise.

Having already revealed their childhood friendship, the two walked side by side without any attempt to hide it.

"Good day, Sawamura-kun, Hasegawa-kun..."

Are you going to school together again today?

"They really are a loving couple!"

Along the way, many people came up to greet us and even made a few jokes.

At that moment, a luxury car stopped not far from Shuchiin.

A girl with long, flowing hair and bright red eyes emerged from the crowd, radiating a chilling aura that made her seem unapproachable.

However, when she saw someone, her lifeless eyes lit up again, and she walked towards that person.

This situation caused other students who were about to enter the campus to stop in their tracks and hold their breath in anticipation.

One is a childhood friend with whom she has a close relationship, and the other is a girl who has recently been the subject of rumors.

So, what kind of sparks will fly between these two young ladies?

The gossip desires in everyone's hearts surged forth like a fountain.

"Greetings, Sawamura-kun, and... Hasegawa-sensei."

The way Kaguya Shinomiya addresses him, one after the other, reveals a subtle shift in tone.

Unless you listen very carefully up close, you can't sense it at all.

The former, 亀, is a very ordinary expression, while the latter seems somewhat playful, with a hint of teasing.

In that instant, Eriri seemed to realize something, and a strong sense of crisis caused every cell in her body to tremble.

Could it be that Shinomiya has actually fallen for Izumi?

This is completely unreasonable!

Although Izumi is handsome, cool, and very capable, his occasional bouts of chuunibyou-like mental illness are a major flaw.

Is there anyone in this world who can tolerate this besides myself?

"Isn't it unnecessary to use such a title? Izumi only taught Shinomiya a few tricks; your relationship is simply a monetary transaction."

Eriri suppressed her fierceness and said with a smile.

"As the saying goes, 'A teacher for a day is a father for life.' I have been taught this concept since I was a child. If a teacher doesn't like it, I can change the title."

Kaguya Shinomiya responded with a smile as well.

This statement also implies that this is a matter between her and Hasegawa, and Eriri, as a third party, has no right to interfere.

Despite their seemingly amicable exterior, the two were actually at odds, their hands gripping the handbags tightly.

What do you think?

"spring……"

"Hasegawa-san..."

The two of them looked at the third person at the same time, both wearing rather 'kind' smiles.

If it's a visual novel, there are usually two options here: one that decreases affection and the other that increases affection, corresponding to two different romance routes.

Izumi Hasegawa didn't choose anything, just glanced at the time on her phone, looked up and said, "Seeing that you two are having a pleasant conversation, I won't disturb you any longer. I'll be going now."

This sudden, unconventional move caught everyone off guard.

60 Supernatural Countermeasures Disaster Room

The male lead's departure significantly diminished the enjoyment of the scene.

This greatly disappointed the people around who were there to watch the show.

However, the remaining two female leads had no intention of giving up.

"Sawamura-kun, maybe it's just my imagination, but I feel like you're targeting me. Is it because I'm close to Hasegawa-kun that you're unhappy? But those people in the Far East Magic Club were with Hasegawa-kun every day back in school, weren't they?"

Kaguya Shinomiya's words were clearly a veiled attack.

"Targeting you? That must be your imagination, Shinomiya-kun. Did I say something that made you uncomfortable? Sorry, I don't think so. Could you please point it out?"

Eriri, also smiling, chose to retreat in order to advance, turning the tables on Eriri.

On the surface, it's hard to see any problems with her words. If Shinomiya insists on blaming her, then in everyone's mind, the one who's being unreasonable will definitely be the other party.

As for the second question, there's no need to answer it; it's clearly a trap.

However, there is an answer: in her mind, those friends who were like playing house together were not worth mentioning at all.

"I see. It was just my imagination. That's great. I thought Sawamura-kun was just easygoing on the surface, but actually a very jealous and dark person... Then I don't have to worry about being misunderstood."

Kaguya Shinomiya broke free after her attack and turned to leave.

Eriri, who remained where she was, tried her best to maintain a warm smile on the surface, but the slightly twitching corners of her mouth and the furrowed brows on her forehead revealed her true feelings.

'Shinomiya, it seems you really intend to be my enemy!'

'Hmph, I'll make you understand that if you mess with me, you've really kicked a hornet's nest!'

Before we knew it, it was afternoon.

After the Far East Magic Knot group arrived.

"Have you seen the message that Senior Sister Atianfang sent today?"

Dansheng Valley Mori Natsu started the conversation.

"Ah."

Everyone nodded.

As agreed with them, Atenbo shared the information he had collected that might be related to the supernatural with them. Most of the information was confirmed and was scattered in various locations in Japan.

Of course, it wasn't very detailed, and there's no guarantee that it's completely accurate. After all, it's normal to conceal some key information. But hearing this opened their eyes, and they realized that this world, which seemed calm on the surface, was actually turbulent beneath the surface.

Even in the Tokyo area, more than ten supernatural and malicious incidents have been confirmed.

While the number of deaths may seem small compared to accidents like car crashes, these are actually two different concepts.

Unknown supernatural phenomena not only bring fear, but also tend to grow and are not entirely static.

Although there isn't much information available from current research, one thing is certain: evil spirits can become stronger, and their killing power will increase.

If no solution is found, the most likely outcome for humanity is extinction.

"Take a look at this message. Does anyone want to check it out?"

"Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi suddenly said."

Everyone saw the message she pointed out in the chat group.

"Recently, several people have died suddenly on several train lines in Tokyo, which is unusual and may be due to the influence of unknown supernatural forces. We are still awaiting confirmation from the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Office."

"Hmm? These routes overlap quite a bit with our routes to and from school..."

Rikka Takanashi frowned, turned to ask, "I haven't seen him... Sage, have you met him?"

"No."

Hanase Izumi gently shook her head.

I have seen some newly formed spirits, but they do not have enough destructive power and obviously do not meet the requirements.

"So, it's just a coincidence, or is it death?"

Sanae Tokomori asked in confusion.

"Perhaps, we just just didn't run into each other."

"Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi thought for a moment and said."

"There's no need to trouble the minister with this kind of thing, is there? Didn't Senior A-Tianfang say that the Supernatural Disaster Countermeasures Office will handle it on its own? There's no need to get involved."

Natsukawa Masaki remained indifferent, slightly raising her hand.

It sounds somewhat heartless, which may be difficult for others to accept at first.

After all, to some extent, this is tantamount to 'letting someone die without offering help'.

But at this moment, as they recalled their past experiences, they realized how arrogant their thoughts had been.

They simply don't have the ability to save everyone; they'd be lucky if they could protect the things around them!

"Some things are best done if you can do them easily, but don't worry about them if you can't. There's never been a savior in this world, so always remember to do what you're capable of..."

Izumi Hasegawa noticed the change in their expressions and offered advice.

Having a kind heart is a good thing, after all, no one wants to associate with selfish and heartless people. However, there has never been a rule in this world that one must help others. As long as one does what one can, that is enough.

"Um……"

Upon hearing these words, the young girl felt a sense of comfort and warmth, as if bathed in a spring breeze.

Turning her face to the side, Natsukawa Masuri's eyes also wavered slightly.

"However, when you encounter some idiots, remember to respect their fate and put aside your desire to help others."

After his emotional outburst, he crossed his arms over his chest, his expression turning colder.

……

Meanwhile, at the entrance of an ordinary high school, two black luxury cars that are rarely seen in public suddenly drove up.

The high school students who were about to leave school stopped in their tracks, wanting to see who this person was there to pick up.

A short while later, a girl with a herringbone hairstyle walked out of the school gate. She had long black hair, purple eyes, wore a black school uniform skirt, and had a slender figure. She looked like the center of attention in the crowd.

Upon seeing the cars, the young girl disregarded the opinions of others and walked towards one of them.

"As expected, it's Isayama-san. I'd heard before that she was from a wealthy family, and now it's finally confirmed."

"Indeed, that kind of temperament is not something that can be cultivated in an ordinary family."

"Isayama-kun usually goes to and from school like everyone else. Is there something important this time?"

The high school students were buzzing with gossip.

Isayama Yomi, the only pride of their high school, is not only a beautiful high-achieving girl, but is also said to have the title of "Kendo Prodigy". She won the National Junior High School Kendo Championship for two consecutive years in junior high school, and this year, as a first-year high school student, she is one of the strongest contenders besides the defending champion Saeko Busujima!

……

"Is that so? I understand. I will go and investigate... But please take me back to the Isayama family first, as I need to take my sword with me."

Inside the car, Yomi Isayama listened to the description from the intelligence personnel in the countermeasures office and nodded slightly.

As she gazed out the car window at the receding campus, the underlying meaning in her eyes was also changing, filled with a sharp intent.

61. When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

The luxury car drove all the way to a suburb of Tokyo and stopped.

There stands an old swordsman's residence here, the home of the Isayama family.

The Isayama family is a branch of the famous Tsuchimiya family. Although they are not extremely wealthy, they are still very powerful and renowned for their swordsmanship. Their status is comparable to that of the Busujima family.

Yomi Isayama lost both her parents in an accident when she was young and was adopted by Naraku Isayama, the current head of the Isayama family, becoming a true young lady. Her talent in swordsmanship is worthy of this status.

She spent her school life like that, just like any other ordinary person, except for practicing swordsmanship.

Until a month ago, everything suddenly changed.

……

The others waited outside the courtyard, and Izayama Yomi slowly walked into the mansion and then reported a few words to her adoptive father.

"Thank you for your trouble, Huang Quan. You can take it with you on your mission... Also, it's yours now, so you don't need to report to me anymore."

Isayama Naraku sat upright on the ground, slowly opened his deep eyes, and then waved his arm.

"Yes, father."

Izayama Yomi bowed slightly in greeting, then left with a single sentence.