"Do you think we should keep it a secret?"
"I don't know … what about you?"
"I think we should keep it a secret. The school will only be safe if the Magic-Devouring Dragon and the president stay behind. "
"You believe what the president said? Maybe she's actually lying, and it'll be more dangerous for the Magic-Devouring Dragon to stay behind? "
"Then do you want them to leave? What if a monster comes out after they leave? "
"Perhaps this school will be fine after they leave."
"How can you be so sure?"
"I'm only saying that it's possible …"
"If you want them to leave, then make it clear. What will happen if something happens here? Can you handle it? Can you take responsibility? "
"I … I don't want them to leave …"
"Then whose side are you on?"
"I said that I don't know …"
Judging from what the Wanhua president said, it was obvious that they should keep it a secret. However, some students were still skeptical and felt that there was some sort of conspiracy involved.
And then, these people would be questioned: After Harano, Seigo, and Wanhua Summer Night left, who would deal with the demons that appeared at the school? Who would be responsible for the deaths and injuries caused by the demons?
Nobody could answer.
The first choice had a definite result: the Magic-Devouring Dragon and the president would stay behind and deal with the demons.
The second choice was unknown: nobody knew what would happen to the school after the Magic-Devouring Dragon and the president left.
It was easy to doubt others, but to choose the unknown option … how many people had the courage to do so?
Even if they did, what about the people around them? Everyone would have to bear the consequences! This meant that people would pay attention to this choice.
If someone chose the unknown option, and something bad happened later, people would blame that person!
Not only would they have to be brave, but they would also have to bear the pressure.
At most, they would have to contribute to uncovering the truth and satisfy their own sense of justice.
To have all the students keep it a secret … Summer Night's bold idea would have been impossible in the past, but the environment had changed.
It was unknown whether it would succeed or not. After all, it was difficult to control the human heart.
If it failed, there was still the possibility of hypnotizing the entire school.
Seiji felt that it wouldn't be a good idea to hypnotize the entire school. If it really came to that, he might as well drop out of school.
Loading and solving the problem before it happened was the best method. But this method would only temporarily solve the problem.
If something similar happened in the future, would he load again? Was it really okay to keep loading in order to keep it a secret?
Seiji didn't want this to happen, so he decided to see what Genhana High School's students would do.
…
The Ball Skills Conference continued.
The students were discussing the demon-slaying incident and the president's explanation. The parties involved, Harano, Seigo, and Wanhua Summer Night, did not show up at school again. It was said that they had applied for leave, saying that they were injured and needed company.
All the students in Grade 1 Class 5 expressed their support for their classmate, believing that Harano Seigo was the hero who protected the school! The class monitor, Koji Hoshihara, even used the entire school broadcast to request everyone to keep Harano's secret.
After that, some students who had witnessed the demon-slaying scene took the initiative to step forward and broadcast the same request.
The president of the soccer club, Daiki Takasugi, also made an appearance. Through the radio broadcast, he gave a passionate speech with his personal style, calling on everyone to support their heroic junior! So that he could properly enjoy his youth.
Many students deleted the records related to this incident and advised others to do the same.
By the end of the Ball Skills Conference, the students of Genhana High School had reached a basic tacit agreement to never discuss this incident again.
And the teachers were more tacit than the students. As employees of Yuen Hwa Secondary and adults, they all knew what to do.
The plan was a success … probably.
It couldn't be said that it was a complete success yet. The plan would have to go smoothly for a period of time to come.
That night, Seiji, Summer Night, Little Shi, Hitaka, and Rona arrived at the school's soccer field.
The "demon-slaying" in the morning didn't truly resolve this incident.
That demon was real, and it wasn't just an act. But, there was actually more than one demon!
After everyone prepared for battle, Summer Night took control of the battle formation and reduced the suppressive power.
An incredibly thick blood-red mist … no, it was no longer mist, but liquid. It flowed out of nowhere and swiftly formed a gigantic humanoid figure! This humanoid figure was three times the size of the one in the morning. It faintly resembled an evil demon and gave off the smell of blood.
Seiji and the others furrowed their eyebrows, especially Hitaka. Her expression became incredibly serious.
They had smelled a similar scent and felt a similar aura at school.
The memories from that time resurfaced in their minds as they recalled that vicious demon — Shutendoji!
Seiji recalled how Minamoto no Raiko said that Shutendoji had escaped at the end of that battle.
Had it actually been here the entire time!? Was this demon the Shutendoji that had escaped!?
Although it had a similar aura, it didn't seem like it.
"Gahhhh!!!" The gigantic blood-red demon charged at them!
* Boom! * Everyone's prepared spells instantly landed on the demon's body. There was a loud explosion and a bright light.
Two Yin-Yang Masters and three Spirit-branded Retainers were in perfect condition. Even if the demon from that time was Shutendoji, they would be able to kill it again!
* Chop, chop, chop, chop, chop … *
It was easily dealt with!
The demon's final explosion was a powerful blood-red mist shockwave. If there had been spectators like in the morning, it would definitely have been injured. However, this was nothing more than a gust of wind for the five of them.
After Summer Night dispelled all of the suppressive power in this area, everyone saw a gigantic black oval diagram!
A … Dimensional Eye?
"The demon came out from here, not from outside the school. That's why there was no feedback," Summer Night explained.
"This seems to be a Dimensional Eye, but it's obviously different from the ones I've seen before. It's also different from Kazuko-san's Domain Door." Seiji rubbed his chin in contemplation.
Everyone fell silent for a moment.
"We'll probably have to go inside in order to deal with this. However, it might be quite dangerous inside.
My family will probably be interested in this. I'll report this to my family and have them send someone to deal with it. "Something flashed in Summer Night's eyes.
Leaving it to the Wanhua Family to deal with it … was fine as well.
Just as Seiji was thinking this, he suddenly heard a voice from behind him.
"Good evening, Mr. Knight Leader."
！？ This voice was …
Seiji turned around to see a girl wearing black Sakura Island clothing and a dog head mask slowly walking towards him.
This was the dog head mask girl that he had previously met in an Inner World. He suspected that she was a member of Soul World!!
"… Good evening, Miss Dog Head Mask," Seiji greeted her.
The dog head mask girl chuckled and walked up to him.
"We meet again, Mr. Knight. I'm so happy that you didn't forget about me."
"Miss Dog Head Mask, you left a deep impression on me. I won't forget about you."
"Which part of me left a deep impression on you? My face or my body?"
"Everything," Seiji replied.
The dog head mask girl chuckled again.
"Where's that Miss Knight from last time?"
"She's at the knight order's campsite … Where's that minotaur mister from last time?"
"He's probably running around in some labyrinth right now."
The dog head mask girl turned towards Summer Night and the others.
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