In a corner of the training ground, a small desk and a slightly bright, eerie light stood in place. Underneath that light, Rezé was sitting on a chair, shivering violently, tightly bound. “She’s definitely a spy sent by them. I’m certain of it,” Luna muttered in the makeshift interrogation room she had set up in…

Click, click-. I watched Luna continuously taking pictures and thought to myself. ‘Memories, huh… After all, photos are what remain.’ I snatched the camera from Luna’s hand. “Stand in front of those flowers. I’ll take a beautiful picture of you.” “Hmm~ Can you even take good photos? Well, the subject is so pretty, cute, and…

“It seems to be a laboratory.” “Ugh… What’s that smell…” Several of the rats began to retch. They were trained to the extent of being able to sleep while smelling rotting corpses. The fact that even they were vomiting indicated how severe the smell was. “…” “…” The rats were at a loss for words….

“Master Caron, this is…” “Yes, the information seems accurate. Someone is undergoing physical assimilation.” What followed was a tedious continuation of tracking. By the seventh day, the number of disappearing rats’ corpses had increased dramatically. It had given up running and chosen to fight instead. Or rather, it had been forced into that situation. And…

Luna’s sword was pointed at me. Looking at her, I cheerfully said. “I don’t want to.” “…” “Luna?” “Ah, why! This is the moment where you should say something cool like, ‘Keke, then let me teach you a thing or two!’” Luna yelled and approached me. I understood her thoughts. ‘She wants to become stronger.’…

The morning after the duel. Rodelin, arriving at the student council room, was inevitably shocked. “The duel arena… it’s been destroyed?” No matter how much she rubbed her eyes, the words written on the document didn’t change. -Duel arena ceiling collapsed. Quite a lot. It had only been two months since it was declared safe….

Daike’s treatment had already been completed. The injury was severe, so a high-grade potion was needed, but it didn’t make a hole in Teron’s pocket. “Are you feeling better?” “Yes, I can move right now.” “Good, let’s think about what’s next. You can win next time, right?” “…Yes.” Teron frowned. It was because Daike hesitated…

Teron’s words echoed, “If you step out of the arena, it’s defeat.” Luna shouted in response, “Hey! What nonsense is that? Anyone can see that our Zero won!” “No, Daike has not lost yet.” Teron shifted his gaze to where Daike lay fallen. “Daike, stand up.” “…” “Stand up and fight.” It was a command…

Oooooo-! Cheers erupted from the mouths of the children. It was when Luna had descended into the arena. Teron shouted loudly. “I cannot accept a proxy duel for Zero!” “Keke, why not?” “It doesn’t fall under the terms of a proxy duel! Isn’t she neither elderly, nor a child, nor sick, nor anything of the…

Swoosh! Luna’s body literally soared into the air. She quickly got up from where she had fallen on the ground and assessed the situation. Daike stood still. He seemed to have no intention of launching another attack. Spit! Blood-mixed saliva soaked the ground. It was a close call. Had Daike used the blade instead of…