Mayuzumi slowly began telling her story.
Her story was the same as what Seiji had heard from Saki, except that it was from her point of view, and there were some additional details.
Although she was afraid during the test of courage and the story, she was actually quite happy to be together with her best friend.
She just didn't expect something like that to happen.
When she got to the part where something was summoned, Mayuzumi trembled violently, and Saki, who was sitting next to her, kept holding her hand.
Seiji and Summer Night listened to her seriously.
Finally, when she finished, her body went limp and she leaned against the editor.
"Well done, Amami-san," Summer Night said sincerely. "Thank you for your hard work."
"Sensei, you were brave enough to face your fear," Seiji praised her as well.
The manga author smiled faintly.
"I know the entire story now, but I have a question I'd like to ask. What happened to the literature club president and the other girl who fell ill just like Amami-san did?" Summer Night asked.
"Just like Mayuzumi, they were ill for a long time and had nightmares, but they both recovered," Saki said.
"That girl transferred schools, and the president graduated a year later, and we lost contact with them."
Summer Night remained silent.
A thought suddenly popped up in Seiji's mind.
"What were the names of the president and the girl?" he asked.
Saki looked towards him.
"The president's name was Hinako Haza, and the girl's name was... Risa Kobayakawa."
"Oh..."
"Why do you ask?"
"Because I suddenly thought of a possibility."
Seiji told her about Mai's investigation of Shouhei Hirai's residence, as well as the incident with Ling Yang Tachibana.
"While Sensei was having nightmares, Hirai ambushed him … These two seemingly unrelated incidents, could it be that they are actually connected?"
"Perhaps that Hinako Haza or Risa Kobayakawa is actually related to Shouhei Hirai and Ling Yang Tachibana?
"This is just a random guess of mine, and it might be completely off the mark, but... it's possible, isn't it?"
A moment of silence fell between them.
"Indeed." Summer Night agreed. "You should tell Houjou-san these two names. Perhaps she'll really be able to find out something."
Seiji immediately took out his phone and dialed a number.
Mai picked up the call.
Seiji roughly explained the situation and told her about these two people.
Mai indicated that she would investigate this matter.
The call ended.
"You guys rest for a while …" Summer Night finished her tea and stood up. "I'll go get ready first. We'll start later."
Then she walked away.
Seiji took another sip of tea.
"What is the specific treatment?" Saki asked.
Seiji explained.
"… That's about it. Last time, the girl's soul was damaged. In order to prevent a second injury, we need an intermediary. "
"This time, Teacher's soul isn't damaged. It's in a perfect state. We should be able to examine it directly."
"Of course, if necessary, I can act as an intermediary again and assist in the inspection, just like last time."
"After finding out the cause, try to get rid of it."
Saki nodded in understanding.
A while later.
Summer Night returned to the living room wearing her witch attire.
Mayuzumi and Saki were both stunned by her attire. Mayuzumi's eyes even lit up slightly.
"It's time to begin. Follow me," Grand Mistress told them.
She led Seiji and the others to a room at the end of the second floor.
There was a Yin Yang diagram on the floor, a pentagram spell on the ceiling, a windowless white lantern, and runes and spell formations everywhere … Mayuzumi and Saki were stunned yet again upon seeing this scene.
Summer Night had Mayuzumi sit on a reclining chair and cast a spell.
The bell rang and the incantation was chanted.
Mayuzumi slowly closed her eyes as Seiji and Saki watched.
Summer Night stood next to the chair and reached out to touch Mayuzumi's forehead. She also closed her own eyes.
Everyone fell silent.
Seiji silently cast [Astral Vision] to observe.
He saw that there was a large spell formation at the top and bottom of the room, as well as many smaller spell formations scattered everywhere. All of them were currently spinning and glowing, and some runes were also glowing.
The white lanterns were glowing in various colors. Numerous specks of light kept flying in and out of the room. These specks of light seemed chaotic, but they were actually circling in a regular pattern, giving off a special sense of beauty.
Summer Night was enveloped in several layers of light as she stood in the middle of the room. Her witch attire also had strange patterns on it. Her hand that was touching Mayuzumi's forehead was glowing with a strong white light. This white light enveloped Mayuzumi's entire body and constantly sent out gray ripples.
After observing for a while, Seiji retracted his [Astral Vision] and quietly waited.
Time passed.
Mayuzumi moved on the reclining chair.
"No … Urgh … Ah …"
She muttered in her sleep as her body trembled. Her expression became somewhat pained.
It was the same as when she was on the return train.
"Mayuzumi!"
Saki had a concerned expression and seemed like she wanted to go closer to her.
Seiji put his hand on the editor's shoulder, indicating that she shouldn't move.
"Urgh … No … It hurts … Ah … Mmm …"
Mayuzumi continued to moan and tremble even more violently. Her forehead and face were covered in sweat, and her eyebrows were deeply furrowed. She seemed to be in great pain.
Saki became even more worried. She looked at Summer Night, and then at Seiji Mukai with an anxious expression.
Seiji shook his head at her.
"Mayuzumi is already feeling pain! Why is she still doing this!? "
"I don't know, but I believe in the president." Seiji was adamant. "She'll know when to stop. She won't allow Sensei to truly be hurt."
Saki had an expression of disbelief, but there was nothing she could do since Seiji was stopping her.
All she could do was watch.
Mayuzumi started panting. Her breathing became heavier and heavier, and sweat appeared on her face. Not only was her body trembling violently, but she was also beginning to convulse.
This scene made even Seiji feel uncomfortable, but his trust in Summer Night allowed him to remain where he was and stop the editor.
The Grand Mistress was also sweating profusely, and her hands were trembling slightly. It was evident that she was trying her best.
This short period of time was extremely torturous.
Mayuzumi was panting non-stop, and she even began to show a pained expression as if she was suffocating. Her panting also became hoarse, and she seemed to be in an even worse situation.
"Hurry and stop! Mayuzumi can't take it anymore!! "Saki couldn't help but shout.
After a while, Summer Night slowly opened her eyes.
Her hand stopped trembling, and she slowly lifted it away from Mayuzumi's forehead.
Mayuzumi's pained expression began to ease, and her panting gradually calmed down.
"How's Mayuzumi!?" Saki asked.
"She's fine. She's not injured at all, so don't worry," Summer Night answered calmly.
With a light wave of her hand, she wiped off the sweat on the manga author's face, making it seem as if Mayuzumi had just taken a short nap.
"Let her rest like this for a while."
The Grand Mistress also wiped off her own sweat.
"How are you, President?" Seiji asked out of concern.
"I'm fine as well … I'm just a little tired," Summer Night responded while looking at him.
Seeing that the Grand Mistress had a tired expression, Seiji recalled that she had only been discharged from the hospital last week, and was still recuperating.
"Thank you for your hard work, President," he said sincerely.
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