'Hey, hey, what's with this sudden mental attack!?'
But … it seemed to make sense. Seiji found that he couldn't refute it for a while.
'He's acting unusually friendly towards a beautiful girl he just met. This … this does seem like …'
"No, I'm not!" Seiji struggled to resist.
"Perverts … their hearts are filthy! And I'm pure!! "
Hitaka looked at him quietly.
Seiji also looked back at her calmly.
But inside, he felt like he was about to collapse … awkwardly.
"I still don't understand." The red-haired girl's head was filled with question marks.
"Then please don't pursue the matter any further and just let it go," Seiji sincerely requested.
"Sure."
"Thank you."
A moment of mysterious silence fell between them.
"What should we do next?" Seiji forced himself to forget about what just happened and asked in a serious tone.
After all, he couldn't just take Shika Kagura to the hospital and then go back to their own homes.
"We'll take her back to Grand Mistress's place," Shuho Hitaka told him.
This was the logical development. Seiji nodded.
He thought of something else and looked down at the cracked ground under his feet.
"The 'janitor' will take care of it. Don't worry about it," Hitaka told him.
'Janitor?' Seiji raised his eyebrows in surprise.
'She can't possibly be a janitor who cleans the streets …'
Forget it. Since Hitaka said not to worry about it, then Seiji decided to ignore it.
…
On the east side of Yuen Hwa Secondary, there was an ordinary-looking three-story house.
This was where Wanhua Summer Night, Shuho Hitaka … and Kirin Rona lived.
More accurately speaking, this was their current and temporary residence.
Seiji looked out the window as he slowly sipped on a cup of hot tea.
The warm, fragrant tea flowed down his throat and into his stomach, making him feel much more relaxed.
He carried Shika Kagura in his arms and followed Hitaka out of the park. Not long after, a black luxury car arrived to pick them up.
The driver was a brown-haired woman who wore dark gray business attire.
After getting in the car, the car drove all the way to this house.
Seiji carried Shika Kagura out of the car and saw Wanhua Summer Night waiting for him there …
Footsteps could be heard behind him.
Seiji turned around and saw the Grand Mistress.
"How … is she?"
"Her injuries aren't too serious. I've already taken care of them."
Summer Night said softly. She walked to the table, picked up the thermos and a cup, and poured herself a cup of tea.
At the same time, I sealed her power as a Spirit-branded Retainer.
She blew on the tea with her red lips and took a sip.
"When she wakes up, I want to ask her some questions …"
"Gathering information … is only natural."
Seiji finished his tea and put down the cup.
"But I don't think she can provide very valuable information."
Summer Night remained silent.
"You're right, Haruta-kun." She sighed after a while.
"From the role she played in this conspiracy, as well as … the combat uniform she's wearing, it's obvious that she's nothing more than an abandoned pawn in the eyes of the other side."
Seiji raised his eyebrows in surprise.
"Her … combat uniform?"
"The official name is the 'Standard Combat Uniform for Spirit-branded Retainers.' As you can see, Hitaka is also wearing this type of uniform, but the specific … details are different," Summer Night explained.
"The style does seem quite similar, but the color is quite different." Seiji recalled and compared their clothes.
"That's the standard uniform. The basic pattern is the same, but the difference is that … based on the differences between the individual Spirit-branded Retainers, they can adapt to the changes."
Summer Night paused for a moment.
"I took a closer look at Shika Kagura's uniform, and I didn't find any changes to it. Apart from the fact that it was made to fit her size, it's just the most basic of the standard combat uniforms.
Not only that, the quality is rather low. "
Seiji remained silent for a moment.
Of course, he didn't know how a Spirit-branded Retainer's uniform worked, but the Grand Mistress's explanation wasn't difficult to understand.
Shika Kagura's uniform wasn't optimized for her in any way, and it was low-quality equipment!
Combined with her role in this conspiracy, it was certain that she was …
Seiji slowly furrowed his eyebrows.
Even though he already guessed it, he still felt displeased to confirm this fact.
"She probably doesn't have any valuable information, but the most basic information is still valuable to me, who currently knows nothing about her … If I can figure this out, this mission won't have been a waste."
Summer Night sipped on her tea again.
"For example, that person's name and identity?" Seiji folded his arms.
"Yes, that's the most basic information, and it's also what I want to know the most right now." Something flashed in Summer Night's eyes.
"I'd also like to know just what kind of person is capable of such a despicable scheme," Seiji said lightly.
The hall fell silent for a moment.
"Haruta-kun, I can understand your anger, but …"
"I've already interfered far enough, President Wanhua."
Seiji looked directly at Natsuya's face.
"I feel like it's no longer possible for me to back out … Fine, I'll make it clear — it's me who doesn't want to back out — I want to take things even further.
That bastard really did use a scheme that will affect all the teachers and students in this school! Just this fact alone is enough for me to not be able to stand here and do nothing … This isn't because I doubt your and Hitaka's abilities, but because I want to do something more. Otherwise, I won't be able to rest easy.
There's also another reason — what happened to Shika Kagura.
I sympathize with her, and I'm angry at how she's been treated … In summary, I really want to beat that bastard up, viciously! "
Seiji loosened his grip and cracked his knuckles a few times.
"That's why, please allow me to participate until the end. Even if I can't do anything, at the very least … I can come up with some ideas."
Summer Night looked directly at him.
"You've already done so much, Haruta-kun. If it wasn't for you, things would have …"
She lowered her eyelids slightly.
"In the end, as a Yin Yang Master, I'm just … Sigh … Still, it's only a waste of time for me to be depressed right now."
Summer Night shook her head and forced herself to pull herself together.
"This request of yours … I'm unable to refuse.
Haruta … Haruta Seiji, I apologize for getting you involved in such a situation, and I'm grateful for everything you've done, and … please continue lending me your strength. "
Natsuya accepted his request.
And, in turn, she sincerely extended an invitation to him.
Seiji blinked and smiled.
As expected, he hadn't misjudged her.
"Thank you, President."
"I've received your request … I'll help you as much as I can."
Summer Night smiled faintly as well.
The smile of the young miss with long black hair was always very moving.
…
About half an hour later.
Hitaka came to report that Shika Kagura had woken up.
However …
Seiji and Summer Night exchanged awkward glances before heading to Shika's room together.
They entered the room.
They saw Shika Kagura sitting on the bed, quietly looking out the window.
Natsuya turned around when she heard the sound.
Her gaze fell upon Seiji.
Her gaze focused on Seiji's face.
Then, she revealed a brilliant smile!
"Brother ~"
A very soft and coquettish voice came out of her mouth.
She opened her arms wide.
"Come hug me!"
Seiji and Summer Night were rendered speechless.
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