Ryouta's expression did not change when she compared the two factions within the school, using him as an example. His scowl on her did not deepen. Even when she insinuated that Magi needed to be coddled. He knew there was an unspoken biasness through the way the school worked.

**"That's some very warped view of things you've got."** He shook his head.








Then he slowly let go of the boy to the cleric, careful not to make his injuries worse. When he was asked about his sword, he simply made a wry smile:

**"You've got a lot of breath for someone who had his shoulder broken!"** He chuckled in an attempt to lighten the mood, there was a little evasiveness about it.

Then he turned to the Cleric and nodded. 

**"Kindly take good care of ...Hayato? I have to go report this incident."**

Ryouta got up and started walking away towards the exit then the offIces, but not before glancing behind at the girl,

"_**I'd rather have him at our side than you.**_"