[IC] Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

[Kael Taiyou]

Spring Zone - Streets

Music: Old Friends


Kalina: Man, that sure was a workout! (I'm not looking foward to the next time, I'm winded already after a single Indignation.)

Jerry and Rayla: Crap...she ran away...

Kalina: At least it's over...right?

Jerry and Rayla: It's not right!

Rayla: It's clear she doesn't regret what she just did...She needs more punishment.

Jerry: She's too dangerous...arresting her is top priority.

Kalina: (At least on this, they are out of sync.)

Reeta: Oh...It's over...

Rayla: Worried about Lucent I presume.

Reeta: Of course! Also because Kaito was being reckless.

Rayla: Next time...try to be more reasonable...I'm sure these fights are going to get more destructive and dangerous.

Reeta: Collaterals right?

Jerry: Yes...As much as we don't want to...we have to go all out...

Reeta: Yes...I'll be more careful from now on...

Kalina: Well, I'll go get Tatianna. She's probably going to get surprised that it was over already.

Rayla: You do that. See you another day Miss Kalina.

Then, just like how she got there, she got out, running at blinding speeds.


Jerry: Meanwhile, I'll go call someone to assess all this damage...Oh, by the way Rayla.

Rayla: Hm?

Jerry: This girl isn't a member of the Yurei Seimei.

Rayla: ...She's not?

Jerry: Nope. She's Reimu from the Hakurei Shrine.

Rayla: Oh...You know her?

Jerry: Not personally. I do have memorized the names of all important people and places of this city.

Rayla: That's...Oh, right, you have Psychic Powers. Having beyond excellent memory is one of the quirks.

Jerry: Exactly.

Reeta: (Holy hell...He better not have a way to sense I'm a Psychic too...)

Rayla: I've comitted a big mistake...

Jerry: *starts typing his phone* So...what's this concept of dreaming will ceasing to exist actually means? I'm sure it's not something related to giving the entire population insomnia.

Rayla: Well...

Doremy: All Nightmares want to come and savor all sorts of hopes from humans. Sooner or later, the concept of dreaming will cease to exist and only terror will pass by through human minds.

@MagusDream

Rayla gritted her teeth. Just remembering the lucid dream killed her mood. Getting all solemn again over the fact that her "family" doesn't want her to fight a seemingly impossible battle.


Rayla: Maybe it's already happening...or it's one big coincidence...

Yurei Seimei Mansion - Destroyed Front Gate

When they got outside again, they saw a bunch of police cars at the front. The paralyzed Glaive soldiers were being placed under arrest. They saw Alty holding a transparent bag with the confiscated devices.


Kaori: Hm? That one is dressed like a student.

Theo: Looks like she's commanding them.

Alty: Hm? Oh, hello there. The Guild received the distress call and we tried to come as fast as we could.

Theo: Judging how you guys are already here, I'm willing to believe in you. If we were actually fighting that woman right now, you guys would've probably seen her.

Alty: Woman?

Kaori: Yes. She was tall as you, had light brown hair, green eyes, wore a white shirt with a red bowtie and a dark purple skirt. Ted, can you lend me a piece of paper? I think I can draw her face.

Theo: Sure.

She hands her a pencil with a paper and she starts drawing on it. Moments later, she was done. It was a near perfect representation of Eve Stein's face.


Theo: Whoa! When did you...

Kaori: Psychic Powers.

Theo: Right...good memorization and heightened precision...

Alty: Let me see...

When she takes a look at the drawing, a single word escapes her lips.


Alty: Sis...

Theo: Hm?

Alty: She really does look like her.

Kaori: (That tone of voice...there's a hint of sadness there.)

Alty: Say Kaori, do you have any other info on her?

Kaori: Nothing on the Glaive Database I'm afraid.

Alty: Sigh...Did she even said her name?

Kaori: I think it was Eve? Yeah, I heard them saying each other's names.

Alty: I see, thanks for sharing that with me. Hey, do you want me to take you guys to school?

Theo: Is it okay?

Alty: Sure thing, we're almost done here anyway. We can pass on the way.

Kaori: Thanks a lot.

They both followed Alty to a police car. Then, took off to school after boarding the vehicle.

[MagusDream]

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

BGM: Unexpected Visitor


Kaito: Sorry, but I was worried. Seeing him falling like that...

Reimu: I understand your concern for your friend, but normal humans like you can't just jump in like this.

Kaito nodded, still worried about how he couldn't aid much. Reimu turned back to Rayla and Jerry.


Reimu: Well, since he spoke my name, I better do it properly. I'm Reimu Hakurei. Shrine maiden and guardian of two of your friends.

Reimu: That girl is named Doremy Sweet. She's a baku or as she said, dream-eater. She hails from my world, Gensokyo.

Kaito: So you're from another world as well? Wow.

Reimu: Yeah, but my world is rather known by now. In any case, you came here because my partner took your friend away, right?

Kaito: Y-Yeah! But by the looks of it, he's in good hands...

Reimu: We'll treat him well. I suppose his wounds hasn't healed proprely so I can't just dismiss him, even though we know by now that he can fly.

Just as she told that, her terminal began to ring. She picked up the call immediately.


Reimu: Reimu speaking.
Cookie: Reimu, it's me. I'm calling because he woke up.

Reimu: Oh, he did? Those are good news indeed.
Cookie: He's in pain though, so I didn't let him out until his wounds recover.

Reimu: You did the right thing. We can't leave him wounded in the open.
Cookie: He also said that he left his bag behind. Is it there?

Reimu looked around and found his bag and his grimoire laying right there at the ground.


Reimu: Bag and grimoire accounted.
Cookie: OK then. Last, there's something you're supposed to give to his friends. He insisted for you to do it.

Reimu: OK, let's see... there's a paper bag inside his bag.
Cookie: Is there any sort of candy inside?

Reimu: Uh... truffles?
Cookie: That's what he wanted you to give. Can you do that?

Reimu: OK. I'll give it to them, and then I'll be heading back soon.

She turned the call off and looked at everyone to inform the news.


Reimu: Good news, your friend just woke up. Not counting the wound, he is safe but we'll let him leave once his wounds are treated well.

Kaito: I see... Miss Reimu, I'm counting on you to take care of him.

Reimu: Don't worry. I'll make sure your friend is safe and sound.

Reimu: I'll be taking his things back with me to the shrine. As for this paper bag, I'll handle it to you. It was something your friend insisted for me to give it to you.

Reimu hands the candy bag to Rayla.


Reimu: If you excuse me, I'll be taking my leave now. I suppose you want to come along and speak with him, Mr. Jerry?

[Kael Taiyou]

Spring Zone - Streets


Jerry: I'll let him recover for now. Besides, you've already told me a lot. And also, I need to go back to my post. I'm still replacing Kail and Rosa for the day. With that, I'm heading off.

Rayla: Tell Lucent that his friends said hi. I'll take good care of the truffles.

Reeta: Say...May I keep those with me?

Rayla: Sure thing. Actually, I think you should stay with those. I'm going to skip the 1st period.

Reeta: Eh? Why?

Rayla: I have a lot in my mind...I don't think I can focus on class right now.

Reeta: Okay...

Both girls headed towards school after saying good-bye to Reimu. Rayla would spend the first period in the rooftop, feeling the breeze while watching the blue sky.

Spring Zone - Vineria's Van

Music: More Gun

Leoric was the one driving the van. Vineria was busy checking her tablet. She has a lot of cameras spreaded around Unitia City, which allows her to watch happens in the city at any time. She had just finished seeing Doremy fleeing through a portal.


Vinny: (Once more, we aren't dealing with what's considered normal in this world...)

Leoric: You've been quiet for quite a while.

Vinny: Kinda in a bad mood right now.

Leoric: It's not because of me is it?

Vinny: Not this time. I've been paying attention to Jerald's weaponry...seems like Touko really takes after her sister.

Leoric: Maybe that's how much she idolized her.

Vinny: Probable...But still...She never bothered to make anything unique yet. How she expects to surpass her sister if she keeps on like this?

Leoric: What about the warp weapon system?

Vinny: Technically, she learned it from Professor Makis, who then, took it from the DUST Organization.

Leoric: You must be feeling superior right now.

Vinny: Not really...the only "unique" device I've built was to accommodate my fighting style.

She pulled one of the SPIGOT rings and started spinning it in her hand.


Vinny: Oh, and also removing the tracking signal on Sheila's Glaive...but Touko can do it too thanks to the Professor.

Leoric: Wait, how did you managed to remove the signal?

Vinny: Took a while to figure out what it was...Wasn't an easy task.

Leoric: Brute force huh? Guess what's impressive is that you did it without outside help.

Vinny: Maybe I'll visit her one day an treat her to some coffee.

Leoric: If she accepts that is. (I still remember asking her out, but she said she was too busy...I didn't even get a no...)

Vinny: It's me, so she will. I know she's the kind person that listens to those that talks her language. She doesn't have any business with the uneducated riff raff.

Leoric: I'm well aware...Hey, isn't that the place?

They reached the stairs that lead to the Sougetsu Family's Shrine.


Vinny: Super! Time to exercise my legs!

Leoric: At least someone is excited for the climbing.

Vinny: I heard that Yuzuhira is quite the looker. If I was you, I wouldn't lose this chance.

Leoric: Well what are we waiting for? Let's tackle this challenge! She'll be impressed by my strenght for sure.

Vinny: (Poor, predictable, laughable and pathetic man...)

And thus, the climbing began.

[MagusDream]

Location: Spring Zone - Streets


Reimu: I sure will. Be seeing you some other time.

Reimu flew off back to the shrine so they could take care of Lucent's wounds. Kaito quietly followed Reeta and Rayla back to the school.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - First Year Classroom A

The class was talking all at once. The reason? Melanie seemed to have quit school.


Marina: So she has left the school after all...

Veronica: I think she won't be bothering us anymore. Her ego suffered a big strike.

Sayaka: Do you guys think that she'll calm down for good?

Veronica: Knowing her as I do, it won't last long...

BGM: Brain Revolution Girl

The class they belonged was rather famous for gossip material outside of Miolina herself. Soon, the gossips started again.

Gossip Girl: Hey, did you hear? A third year took a beating from Sorano.
Atlethic Boy: For reals? Man, the Queen's gone but the Devil still lurks around...

Veronica: And Sorano attacks again... I forgot that she exists.

Sayaka: Melanie was already awful and we still need to deal with this monster...

Marina: Umm... I was wondering. Why does she act like she does?

Sayaka: No one knows. All that we know is that Sorano is the literal demon... she steps on us as if we're just paper.

Veronica: Only Miss Rayla gets out of it, thanks for her being an Ancestor Mage. The rest escapes because we avoid direct contact with her.

Marina: And what about Miss Mia?

Veronica: Because Miss Mia is technically an authority, Sorano doesn't mess with her that much. It doesn't mean that she still doesn't pick fights with her.

Marina: ... I see...

Sayaka: Worried about her? Just don't talk, look and breathe near her and you'll be fine.

Marina: I am bothered not because of her attitude, but because Xaizor is ready to hunt her in the window of opportunity she gives.

Sayaka: He would be doing a favor to us all.

Veronica: I'm sure Marina has a pretty valid reason to be worried about this...

Marina: He does not know the meaning of "holding back"...

Sayaka: But I'm positive Xaizor wouldn't lose that easily. I mean, he's super strong.
Marina: That is my main concern...

[Kael Taiyou]

Summer Area - Front of Ryokan Tsurugiya Inn

Sheila has been on the search for quite a while, but no results so far.


Sheila: Sigh...I wonder if Carlu is having the same luck...

She reconized the Inn and Decided to take a break in there, but before she approached the door, she heard a pained scream coming from further ahead in the road.


Sheila: Oh boy...I wonder if Mr. Debt Collector is after someone again...

Music: Speed Star

Sheila heads towards the source of the scream. When she arrives there, she sees a bunch of thugs in the ground. There was a girl fighting even more of them, using moves similar to Taekwondo.


Sheila: Whoa! Impressive.
Thug: D-Don't praise her Sheila...She's kicking our ass.

Sheila: Wow, Really?
Thug: Well...what does it look like?

Sheila: Hehehe...Maybe you guys are just getting soft. She looks younger than I do... (But then again, age doesn't really matter in this city.)

She decided to watch the fight a little more. The girl was rather fast, always managing to open a space between her and the thugs. Her kicks were always well aimed at their weak spots. She had the advantage of knowing a martial art, as well as knowing where to hit in order to take down enemies faster. Sheila could tell she was just as normal as the thugs she was fighting, but it was still an impressive display of skill nonetheless.


Girl: Huff...Huff...

Sheila: (Yep, fatigue is catching up to her. Seems like they've been doing this for a while.)
Thug: Got you now!

Girl: !!!

The girl had a delayed reaction, her kick was intercepted and she was grabbed by the neck, being carried at full force towards a lamp post. Sheila felt it was time to intervene, but then, the girl used the lamp post as a foothold for her other leg, stoping the advance for a second, hitting the guy on the head with her knee with great strenght, knocking him out.


Girl: *cough* And...stay down...Unless you want more of my shoe in your faces.
Thug: Gah...I''m done playing tag, I'm out of here.

Music: Investigation ~ Opening 2016

The gang ran out in fear, shamed that they were bested by a small girl. Sheila clapped her hands in awe, but that just earned a glare from the mysterious girl.


Girl: What? You want a fight too?

Sheila: N-No...I was just impressed by your performance, that's all.

Girl: You can't fool me. You look just as shady as them.

Sheila: (It's the hood, isn't it?)

Girl: Well, you won't take me down.

Sheila: Those guys are most likely coming back with reinforcements. If you struggled to fight that bunch, the next one are sure to beat you down and do god knows what. So fighting me is the last thing you want to do right now.

Girl: Urgh...

Sheila: There's an inn over there that you can stay. It's on me.

Girl: No need to pay...I'm at the Sunshine Hotel.

Sheila: In that case, just hide in the inn until the coast is clear, now follow me.

Girl: Why?

Sheila: Well...You need to hide.

Girl: I know that, but why do I have to follow you?

Sheila: I mean...If I wanted to fight you, I would've done so long ago.

Girl: I know you're trying to trick me.

Sheila: But you seemed to agree with my hiding idea...

Girl: This is different.

Sheila: Well...that's fair I guess...Well, good luck out there. If you need me, I'll be at the Summer Park. That's where I usually stay when I'm not busy.

Girl: Why would I need you?

Sheila: Oh, that's right.

Sheila pulled out Drake's photo and showed to the girl.


Sheila: You haven't seen this guy around, have you?

Girl: Hmmm...I think I saw someone similar heading towards Spring Zone yesterday...

Sheila: Yesterday huh? (That doesn't tell me anything...)

Girl: That's all?

Sheila: Pretty much...Thanks anyway...err...

Girl: I'm Ry-

Daisy: No, I mean...My name is Daisy...I'm Daisy!!!

Sheila: I'm Sheila, nice to meet you.

Daisy: I didn't ask...

Sheila: (She still doesn't trust me...) Well, see you around Daisy.

Then, Sheila headed towards the Inn again, not knowing that Daisy was following her.

Spring Zone - Sougetsu Shrine

After some time going up the stairs, Vineria and Leoric arrived at the shrine.


Leoric: HUFF...HUFF...ARF...

Vinny: I've seriously seen normal people that are more durable than you...

Leoric: Give me a break...I don't like heavy work...I just pull triggers...

Vinny: I've seriously seen normal people that...

Leoric: You don't need to repeat yourself.

???: Oh hey, wasn't expecting visitors today.

In front of them, there was the current protector of the shrine, Yuzuhira. She was happily waving at them while holding a broom. Suddenly, Leoric approached her like a lightning bolt, kneeling at her and talking in a slow and deep voice.


Leoric: I'm so pleased to meet you my dear and precious hunny. I'm the handsome and illustrous Leoric Ferdinand, but you can reffer to my person as "The hunk of man of your wildest and craziest dreams."

Yuzuhira: Um...hello?

Leoric: I come from a far away and distant place, here just to meet and be awed at your exuberant and gracious presence. Let go of that uncouth cleaning tool and free yourself of such heavy burden. A fair maiden like you deserves way better than a work such a this...you deserve to enjoy the wonders and beauty of this marvelous city with someone.

Yuzuhira: Ah...Did sis call for someone to clean the house?

Music: Zelos


Leoric: Excuse me?

Yuzuhira: Man, that sure is a relief. I've been kinda stressed as of late, so a hired Cleaner is just what I needed..

Leoric: No...I'm not...

Yuzuhira gives Leoric the broom and starts streching.


Yuzuhira: Man, I guess I'll head out and have fun with her. Been a while since we've gone out together. I'm counting on your Mr.Cleaner!

Leoric: What?

Vinny: AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

Leoric: Oh man...

Yuzuhira: Are you his assistant? What's your name?

Leoric: Her name is Vineria Orston.

Vinny: (Why you...)

Yuzuhira: I see...I'll call her Vinny!

Vinny: I like you already!

Leoric: Today isn't my day...

Yuzuhira: Anyway...joking aside, who are you guys anyway?

Leoric: (So she deliberately toyed with me...I hate when they do that...)

Vinny: We know that you patrol the streets all the time, stopping fights between In-Births.

Yuzuhira: Oh, so you guys know who I am. Is this because I'm scaring people by Ayame-Chan around?

Vinny: Nothing of the sort. We've come to ask for some information about an In-Birth in particular.

Yuzuhira: Hmmm...I'm bad at remembering names.

Vinny: In that case, here's a photo.

She showed a photo of Xaizor's fight with Gelato.


Vinny: Have you seen this man? His name is Xaizor. He isn't exactly a bad guy as far as we know, but we want to be sure if he's an In-Birth or not.

Yuzuhira: No...Never seen him before.

Vinny: Are you sure?

Yuzuhira: I would've reconized that ability if I did.

Vinny: I see... (Well, there goes that possibility out the window...)

Yuzuhira: Is that all?

Vinny: Yes. Sorry for bothering you.

Yuzuhira: None at all...But you guys still didn't ask my question.

Vinny: We...can't exactly tell who we are right now unless we're in a private location.

Yuzuhira: More private than this?

Vinny: Indoors is always the better place for a conversation like this.

Yuzuhira: Then, as payment for this info, how about we go inside? I can't exactly let you guys out without knowing your true intentions. You guys might be up for no good.

Vinny: Fair enough. Let's go Cleaner, you have a job to do.

Leoric: I'm not a damn cleaner!

Yuzuhira: But you said that you were "The hunk of man of your wildest and craziest dreams." Right now, that's what I'm needing; a guy who can do the house chores for me.

Leoric: Urgh... (Nope...this one is out of question...)

Fleeting Memories School - 1st Year Classroom D

Meanwhile, some of the students were still concerned about the explosion. There was still an atmosphere of fear and dread.


Nanase: It seems to have stopped but...It could happen again sooner or later. There hasn't been any announcements, which means classes will continue...But is this right?

Geeves: I've seen some officers outside, so I guess that's giving the school's staff enough reason to continue.

Nanase: (But they can't do much...)

Geeves: I'm upset as well, but what can we do?

Nanase: ...Yeah...

Geeves: Let's look at the bright side though, classes weren't cancelled.
Group of Students that heard GV: BOOOOOO!!!!
Another Student: SHUT UP NERD!!!

Nanase: Not everyone likes being at school you know.

Geeves: Oh...right...

Rayla's Thoughts

Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

Music: Ayamegaoka Nostalgia

After arriving with Reeta and Kaito to the school, Rayla went directly to the rooftop, wanting to be all by herself, reflecting upon the recent events, and about the dream she struggled to forget, but the more she thought about it, the more it refused to leave.


Rayla: I'm sure everyone was apprehensive with the explosion, but glad nothing serious happened...I bet people were happy school wasn't cancelled either...well, most of them anyway.

She lifted her arm in the air, looking at the brand on her right hand.


Rayla: This is the first time I had to use Fenriswolf. The first of many that will come...It didn't damage Doremy as much as I've hoped... even when being paired with Miss Kalina and Jerry's attacks...And will most likely won't be of much use against future opponents...

Rayla: I'm guessing my "family" is pretty much going to say "told you so" if I somehow have that dream again.

Rayla: Heh...I'm still calling it a dream even though it's cleary a nightmare...

"But in that nightmare...I've accepted their pleas of a peaceful death once my mother hugged me. Maybe deep down, I'm already giving up..."


Rayla: Wrong...that's wrong! This is just starting, how come I've been giving up instead? That doesn't make any sense.

"But the fact that I felt at peace in their embrace won't change."


Rayla: Then I just need to do something to change it. I've already decided to fight for the city.

"And I won't back off right now. There's a lot to be done."


Rayla: I still have to reconcile with the branching family, have my fight Majima and accept Serena's proposition. I guess after these three are done, maybe it's time to liberate Spring Zone from the Shihana Clan.

Rayla: There's a lot more to be done, but right now, let's focus on the things within our reach.

Rayla: Yes...Things will finally start moving foward.

Then, Rayla felt that remembering the dream she had wasn't so grueling anymore. This meant that she could focus on classes again. She wait a bit more for the bell of the second period to play.

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Third Year Classroom B

While the pause between periods happened, both Xaizor and Masaru could notice that Kaito was too silent, something completely different from his usual self. They went towards him, to see if everything was OK.


Masaru: Hey Kaito, is everything alright? You're really quiet today.

Xaizor: Usually, you'd be talking a lot. Kinda weird to see you acting like some sort of loner.

Kaito: I'm... just worried.

Masaru: About the explosion?
Kaito: Yeah. Lucent was involved in it, so I can't help it.

Masaru: Wait, was Lucent caught in the explosion?!

Kaito: He was fighting someone in the air. He was injured, so he couldn't come today.

Xaizor: Fighting?! I'd imagine anyone fighting but Lucent, of all people...

Masaru: N-Never mind that! And the injury? Was it too serious?

Kaito: I don't know and that's the part that bothers me. He's woken up but you know me. I've been sticking to that guy like glue, ever since we were younger.

Xaizor: That's true. Sounds like an unhealthy obsession sometimes, but I can feel some sort of brotherly love between you two.

Masaru: The Guild took him to rest?

Kaito: No, it was a shrine maiden. Her name was... Reimu. She and her partner took Lucent to their shrine.

Xaizor: Oh, it's where I live! We can go there later if you guys want!

Xaizor: This whole partner thing is completely new for me, though. It was only me, her and Marina at the house so I don't have a clue about who this "partner" is.

Masaru: Alright then, I'm going with you two to the shrine after school. We'll go there immediately.
Kaito: Masaru?

Xaizor: Why are you desperate? That's rather normal for someone like Kaito.

Kaito: Hey, what do you mean with that?!

Masaru: It doesn't matter. I'll go with you and that's final. Now I have to go to the faculty office for a while.

Masaru quickly left the classroom, seemingly in a hurry. Xaizor and Kaito began to wonder if he had a specific reason to go after Lucent.


Xaizor: Huh... sounds like someone's hiding some sort of secrets.

Kaito: You think that Masaru's after Lucent for some reason?

Xaizor: Who knows. That was just a wild guess.

Kaito: Anyway, we better keep an eye on him. I'm not that confident in him anymore.
Xaizor: If you say so. Well, guess another period's starting soon.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Second Year Classroom C

The classroom's door opened as Mia went in. She went towards Auror.


Mia: Auror, where's Rayla?

Auror: Good question. I don't know that either.

Mia: Then I suppose you can explain this for me.

Mia grabbed her cellphone and showed a video to Auror. It was the battle between Lucent and Doremy, exactly in the part where Lucent was taken away and Reimu fought Doremy with the others.


Auror: Oh, it's a battle.

Mia: Don't speak so nonchalant about this! I need to know what happened there!

Auror: OK, first of all, where did you get that?

Mia: One fellow soldier of the Order was around and filmed it for me. He was unnequipped at the time, hence the reason he did not jump in.

Auror: Well then, second question. Knowing there's a member of the Guild there, why don't you ask him?

Mia: That's because I can't just abuse my position and abandon school to investigate like this! And since Rayla was there, she should be able to give me a rundown of the situation.

Auror: Alright. Third and final question. Why do you need to know?

Mia: I'm a member of the Holy Order. To protect and defend those who cannot defend themselves is my responsibility to the people.

Auror: *sigh* Look, even if you ask her, I doubt Rayla would just spring in details like this. You two are good friends, but she won't just give things away like this, especially involving a friend.

Auror: Not to mention the slight fickle she still has with the organizations. Even if the Guild or the Holy Order didn't do a specific thing to her, she'd rather not involve you because of bureaucracy.

Mia: W-Well, I can't argue with that. Even so, I-

Auror: Mia, stop poking your nose in this. It's for your own good.

Mia: ... Alright, I will back off. I don't wish to become Rayla's enemy all of a sudden.

Auror: Hey, she's not going to be inimical with you just because of this-

Mia: However, this doesn't mean I'll just give up. If she does not wish to tell me, I will simply ask to the victim himself.

Auror: ... Really?

Mia: Yes. Well, I'll be going back to my classroom. I will see you some other time.

Mia bowed to Auror and left the classroom. He sighed once again, knowing how Mia is. She's one of the last people he wasnted near Lucent and that's because of his whole past.


Auror: (Guess you're going to have your chat with Rayla at the end of the day, Mia. I better warn her of this.)

To not call her again, Auror sent a text message to Rayla, warning her that Mia knows that Lucent was involved and she was going to question him sooner or later. Since she had a better way with words around authorities, he felt like she could be the only person that could stop Mia in this situation.

[Kael Taiyou]

Summer Area - Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn

Music: Chizuru


Sheila: Hi there Madam Kashiwa-

Chizuru: ...

Sheila: I mean...Miss Kashiwagi...

Chizuru: Good Morning Sheila, what brings you here?

Sheila: I've been walking for quite a while after something, so I decided to take a break under your roof.

Chizuru: I see. Who's your friend by the way?

Sheila: Pardon?

Daisy: Oh...So this is an inn after all.

Sheila: W-What are you doing here?

Daisy: Hiding of course. Just wanted to make sure you weren't duping me.

Chizuru: Did something happen?

Sheila: Some thugs were attacking her, but she got rid of them by herself.

Chizuru: That's amazing.

Daisy: You think so?

Chizuru: Yes. Anyone of your size that can fight a group of grown ups and win is impressive.

Sheila: Some of them weren't exactly grown ups...but it was great nonetheless.

Daisy: A-Anyway, I'll stay here until night if you don't mind.

Chizuru: Only if you help me out with today's work. I don't really have space for someone who isn't paying.

Daisy: Fair enough...

Sheila: Oh right...you're almost out of vacant rooms.

Chizuru: And today is going to be yet another tough battlefield.

Sheila: Do your best.

Chizuru: Anyway, do you want any refreshments? It's on the house.

Sheila: Any cold juice is okay.

Daisy: Same here.

Chizuru: Very well.

Sheila: Wait, before you go...have you seen this man?

Chizuru: ...No...Doesn't look like someone I've met before. Maybe Mr. Majima knows.

Sheila: Hopefully... (Well, that one was worth a try.)

Chizuru left for the kitchen to get some drinks. Sheila found a chair to sit on while Daisy just looked around.


Sheila: So...You said you have a room at the Sunshine Hotel right? Maybe you should phone your parents to tell them that you'll be fine.

Daisy: They moved from this city two years ago.

Sheila: Eh?

Daisy: Actually, why am I telling you this? What I do here is none of your business. No need to worry about it.

Daisy: My motivations are pretty stupid anyway.

Sheila: But you saw that I wasn't lying to you...

Daisy: ...

Sheila: (And she's ignoring me...It's safe to say she still doesn't trust me.) Well...In that case, if you're living with someone, maybe...

Daisy: I already got the message the first time you mentioned it.

Sheila: R-Right...

Daisy: Anything else? If not...then leave me be...

Sheila: (Guess I won't be her friend anytime soon.)

Spring Zone - Sougetsu Shrine Kitchen

Music: Shrine

After making sure nobody was watching them, Vineria decided to tell Yuzuhira about the resistant group.


Yuzuhira: Interesting. I was wondering if one of those was going to show up knowing the situation of the city.

Leoric: Do you have any questions?

Yuzuhira: Just one, Do you guys have any In-Births in your group.

Vinny: None at the moment.

Yuzuhira: Great! Would make my job easier if you guys didn't make them fight.

Leoric: I'm guessing you're upset at the Guild because of Kail and Rosa.

Yuzuhira: More or less...It doesn't look like those two in particular gets into many fights...Would be worrying if those guys from the mysterious group tried to discover more about them.

Vinny: Ah, there's that huh? Well, I'm sure they probably already know...We haven't seen an In-Birth in their ranks yet...Either they are not interested in trying it out or can't. I mean, if you can easily create a bunch of soldiers with super powers, then you might as well exploit it.

Yuzuhira: They probably can't...it does involve a very risky method that might not even work...

Vinny: (Which is why they are using a less risky method to raise an army...Using the Compact Glaives on people who already had a rigorous physical trainning in order to better adapt to the strain of the first transformation...Then use those soldiers to capture Psychic Users and brainwash them into servitude...)

Yuzuhira: That boy in the photo...Where does he live again?

Leoric: Hakurei Shrine.

Yuzuhira: I see. You guys want to know more about him right? Then I'll pay him a visit.

Vinny: I don't know...It might be risky...

Yuzuhira: But you said that he helped rescue someone right?

Leoric: He might have second intentions.

Yuzuhira: In that case, you don't need to worry about me. Have you forgotten who you're talking to?

Vinny: In that case, I guess you can go ahead...

Yuzuhira: Okay! Do you guys have a phone?

Vinny: Have this.

Vineria gives Yuzuhira a piece of paper containing a number that looked some a radio frequency.


Yuzuhira: Um...

Vinny: Don't worry, this number works. As long as we're in the city, you'll be able to contact us.

Leoric: Do not underestimate our tech.

Yuzuhira: Cool! I'll keep contact then.

Vinny: With that settled, I think we should go.

Yuzuhira: Have fun with your rebellion Vinny!

Vinny: You should take care as well Yuzu.

Then, the members of the resistance left the shrine. Yuzuhira decided it would be better to visit the Hakurei Shrine at night.

Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

Rayla received Auror's text and read it carefully, heavily sighing after she was done with it.


Rayla: She does know she can actually leave school at anytime if something more important than studies show up right? It isn't considered abuse...

Rayla: Well...Lucent is probably going to get overwhelmed by her questions, so I better talk some sense into her...

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

Auror was there alone, enjoying the passing breeze as the time passed on. The door opened, but only Marina and Masaru came.


Marina: Excuse us.

Auror: Oh, only the two of you?

Marina: I suppose so. I actually thought everyone would be here already.

Auror: Veronica and Sayaka are actually doing preparations for the cheerleader club, so they won't be joining us. Did Mia get Xaizor already?

Masaru: That's the first thing she did before getting to lunch. She came by our class and took him with her.

Auror: I see. And what about Kaito?

Marina: He went off somewhere we do not know. Where is Miss Rayla and the others, Auror?

Auror: I think Rayla went to talk with Mia. Ted is still with Kaori since they arrived at the second period and I'm positive that Andorina is with them. As for Lilina, Reeta and Tiane, I also don't have a clue about where they went as well.

Marina: I see... by the by, what was that explosion at the morning? Did something happen?

Auror: Well, it did. You see...

Auror explained to Marina and Masaru what had happened and that Lucent was fighting someone, being one of the responsibles for the explosion.


Marina: Mister Lucent...

Auror: I don't know the rest of the details. I guess Rayla could tell us more, but I don't know where she is exactly.

Marina: Do you think the Guild has taken Mister Lucent with them so he could recover?
Auror: Hard to say. Like I said, Rayla was there, so she's the one who could tell us more.

Masaru: I know where Lucent is.

Auror and Marina: Really?!

Masaru: According to Kaito, he was taken to a shrine here at the Spring Zone by a woman named Reimu and her partner.

Marina: Miss Reimu? So he must be at my house then!

Auror: Oh yeah, you and Xaizor live at a shrine, huh? It lives you, him, her and this partner of hers, right?

Marina: About that "partner", I have no clue who he is. When we came here, it was only the three of us.

Auror: Well, whoever he is, it doesn't matter. What I know is that I'm visiting the shrine.

Masaru: I said the same thing. It won't be a problem if we went, right Marina?

Marina: I do not see why there would be a problem. Besides, someone needs to take Lucent home, I suppose.

Seeing how Marina had no objections, Auror took his cellphone and began doing some sort of list.


Auror: Alright then, let's make a list. Me, Veronica, Masaru and Kaito. I'll inform the others, but I heavily doubt they'd all want to come.

Marina: I will be pleased to guide you there. I do hope Mister Lucent is safe.

Masaru: I hope so too...

Auror: I'm sure he's fine. For him to fight like that means he's a tough cookie to crumble. Anyway, let's have lunch for now.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Student Archives

BGM: Battle Canyon

Inside the archives, Mia ordered Xaizor to sit in the chair, which he reluctantly did. She looked at him, quite serious.


Mia: Welcome to your specialized dispciplinary regimen, Xaizor Arcadia! Your task is to organize all the archives, from A to Z until the end of school!

Xaizor: What is this, some sort of joke?

Mia: Does it look like I am joking here?!

Xaizor: *sigh* Alright, alright, fine. I bet there's not even too much students in this school.

Mia gave him a defiant smile and opened the drawer containing the archives, showing a lot of messy documents inside it. She also opened the cabinet, showing yet another cliff of documents, waiting to be organized.


Xaizor: Holy shit, that's a lot of things!

Mia: Now, I suppose we can begin.

Xaizor: No way in hell I'm organizing all that stuff. I'm not here for this.

Mia: Do you dare to disobey my orders? Did you forget that I am an authority in the end?

Xaizor: Outside, maybe. Here, we're fellow students, so you don't order me around.

Mia: Why you little...

Xaizor: But hey, you're a knight, right?

Mia: Huh? Yes, I am.

Xaizor: Would you duel me later?

She was baffled at the proposition. Just what Xaizor tought knights were? Barbaric fighters who would spend days dueling each other?


Mia: What kind of proposition is that?

Xaizor: C'mon, it's just a duel. I don't see a problem with it.

Mia: I do not know what sort of vision do you have when it comes to knights, but I am not as barbaric as you think. With that said, I refuse.

Xaizor: Really now? You're chickening out?

Mia: No, but I don't enjoy battle as you seem to think. I won't just battle you over nothing.

Xaizor: Hmph, if that's the case then let's have a bet, right here.

Mia: A... bet?

Xaizor: I'll do this organizing stuff, since we're already here. If I manage to do it, you'll duel me. If I don't manage to do it, then you decide what you want to do. How does that sound?

Once again, she was left surprised at how simple-minded Xaizor was. Mia had already seen how she wouldn't be able to restrain him. The bet still seemed ridiculous for her, but she wanted to make him do it.


Mia: ... Fine, I accept it.

Xaizor: Alright! Just watch, I'm gonna finish this and you'll duel with me!

Mia: Hmph! Do not get cocky!

*BGM fades*

Outside of the room, Lilina soon arrived at the archives, standing outside the door. She was close to unravel what she wanted, but the only impasse right there was Mia. She knew the student council member wouldn't just let her check the profiels so easily.


Lilina: (Both Mia and Xaizor are there, in the student archives. If I go inside, I might find some sort of clue between the relationship between Masaru and Lucent Vermillion. It might guide me to a clue of why his mission concerns someone whom he met not so long ago...)

Lilina: (For that to happen, I need to find a way in... but how am I supposed to convince Mia to let me in without raising suspicion about my goals?)

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

Alice was walking calmly around the streets, doing her grocery shopping. Distracted, she ended up bumping into someone.


Alice: Oh pardon me, I was distracted and I couldn't look-

BGM: The Traditional Old Man and the Stylish Girl


Alice: Wait... Jin?!


Blazing Guardian of the Otherworldly King
Jin Kaien Kamishirasawa


Jin: Alice?! Is that you, for reals?!
Alice: B-But you have... he said that you... how are you alive?!

Jin: Good question. Bummed that I don't have the answer, though.

Alice: I mean, what am I supposed to do now, at a situation like this?!

Jin: Panicking too much is certainly not one of them, right?

Alice: Yeah, you're right. I need to calm down and think rationally about this. As for you, it's best if you came with me, after all.

Jin: Sure, I'm fine with that. Do you have a house here or something?

Alice: Yes, I do, but let's not discuss it that much. Now that you appeared, I have more things to take care of.

Jin: OK then...?

Alice kept walking towards her house with Jin following her. She immediately thought of Reimu at that point.


Alice: (I better warn Reimu of this. She might have a better idea of what to do.)

Jin: (How weird... who did ressurect me and why? Was there some sort of reason behind it?)

Jin: (Argh, Cookie was better at this thinking thing than me... if he was around, I'm sure he'd have a genius and level-headed idea, like usual...)

[Kael Taiyou]

Fleeting Memories School - Corridors

Music: People continue to live

Ted, Kaori and Andorina were waiting for the others in order to head towards the rooftop. Meanwhile, Kaori was greeted by other students who missed her presence and the ones that were glad she was fine. A few seconds later, they saw Reeta heading towards them.


Reeta: Hey there guys!

Kaori: Hello.

Reeta: You two got here rather late...Did Kaori had some trouble waking Ted up?

Theo: Nothing of the sort...something else happened on the way.

Reeta: D-Does it have anything to do with the explosion?

Theo: Is it the same one people have been gossiping about?

Reeta: That's the one...I'll tell you when we get to the rooftop...

Tiane: What's up?

Nanase: Hello again to the ones that knows me.

Andorina: Hi Nanase!

Tiane: The school's atmosphere is kinda heavy today...Not only because of the explosion, but also because of that Sorano girl again...

Andorina: That's right...I could hardly see any smiles.

Nanase: Can't really blame them...School should've been cancelled today for safety...

Rayla: I want to say the problem has been solved, but the culprit escaped after we've beat them.

Tiane: And there's our girl.

Nanase: (So this is Rayla huh? She sure has an imposing aura...Not that it's a bad thing with her.)

Rayla: Seems like our group keeps getting bigger. Not only Kaori is here, but now we have someone new as well.

Nanase: I'm Nanase! Pleased to meet you.

Rayla: I'm Rayla Celest Lilly...well, you probably already know who I am.

Nanase: Not personally...Would be glad to know more about you.

Rayla: Then welcome aboard! Now then, I guess we should be going to the rooftop now...We sure have a lot of catching up to do.

Kaori: That we do...

Rayla: (I want to search for Mia, but I guess I should only do that after classes are over. Right now, it's better to get everyone up to date.)

Kanzakai School - Student Council Room


Renath: Alright Hall Monitors, be extra alert today. A student might be in danger and we should do our best to find out who's the one after him.

Italo Rowin: We've got the message.

Ledi Deminen: You can count on us boss.

Kenzuki Kata: I'll make sure nothing escapes my eye.

Nadia Flawna: That's fine and all boss...but which student is in danger again? I don't think we know their name.

Renath: You don't know? I thought you deduced who it was by now.

Nadia: I have no clue.

Kenzuki: You really should know since he's in the area you patrol.

Nadia: Someone in my area that is being chased by the mysterious organization....

Nadia: AH!!! You don't mean Tsuya, do you?

Renath: Exactly.

Nadia: Man...Not only he has to deal with all of this bullying...and now there's this too?

Ledi: Indeed...He goes through a lot everyday already.

Italo: Speaking of the guy...how was he today?

Nadia: According to Jane...He's been a bit distant, but aside from that, he didn't get bullied...

Kenzuki: Yet...I've read a report from Ledi yesterday that he was attacked by the bullies after he left the sports gym.

Ledi: Guess he won't be in a mood to play basketball today...

Renath: Maybe you can ask him about that later. Right now, you all should get to work.
The Four: Understood!

As the Hall Monitors left the Student Council Room, they saw that the group that was going to aid them was already there, waiting for them.


Hiagor: Good afternoon Hall Monitors. Are you ready for an adventure?

Nadia: Ready and raring to go!

Barry: Are you all properly briefed in the situation.

Kenzuki: Yes, all details have been reported to us. We're counting with your cooperation.

Saika: Same here. Let's work hard and do our best to complete our task. We shall not let them have their way.

Nadia: (I think this is the first time I see Miss Kata and Saika in the same place...their wavelenghts are so similar it gives me the chills.) Now then...Team C was it? Let's head to my area.

Mina: That's us. Ready when you are!

Nadia: Cool! Let's jam!!!

Nadia, Mina, Hyde and Nicholas heads towards the corridors were the 2nd year classrooms were located.


Italo: I believe I'll be working with Team D.

Hiagor: Seems like you're stuck with the nerds over here.

Italo: I don't mind. I happen to be fairly smart myself. Not the extent of Tsuya though.

Daniella: Seems like you have more in you than good looks. In that case, we should trade books. I'm mostly a fan of literature myself.

Italo: What a coincidence. Me too.

Renath: (Seems like we won't have that much trouble getting along.)

Renath, Hiagor, Daniella and Italo headed to the 1st year corridors.


Ledi: I'm responsable to watch over the Gym Area.

Saika: Our group then.

Kenneth: I've heard that Mr.Tsuya is really good at chess.

Ledi: That he is. He usually plays during lunchtime while after school he goes play basketball with me. Do you enjoy chess as well?

Kenneth: I don't exactly have much practice with it, but I'm aware of the concept of planning multiple moves.

Ledi: Then I'm sure he's going to have a good time with you.

Ledi, Kenneth, Saika and Hinata went for the Gym.


Kenzuki: That leaves only us then. You better take this seriously Miss Andressa. A half-baked perfomance in a situation like this is unacceptable.

Andressa: When I'm serious, I'm damn serious y'know? You'll see how well I'll perform Miss Shogun!

Drake: Oh boy...Now I'm really concerned.

Barry: If their rivalry is what gets Miss Kou more motivated, then we should let it be.

Drake: Is it really okay though?

Barry: You know her better than me, so if she do anything reckless, you have my permission to stop her.

Drake: (The question is, will I be able to...)

And thus, the remaining team heads towards the 3rd Year area.

**music stops**

Kanzakai School - 1st Year: Classroom 1E


???: (Hmmm...It's lunchtime already...but ever since Tsuya left for the bathroom, he hasn't come back yet...)

???: (He has been avoiding me today...At first, I just let it be..He probably wanted to be alone...Specially after what happened yesterday...)

???: (...But now I'm worried. He always make sure to attend to every class...I should search for him.)

The girl was his first friend on the school, someone he could count on in a place were the majority of the students treated him with disdain thanks to his overwhelming talents. While people treats Bariand and Saika as people to look up to, Tsuya's lack of charisma and overall presence made him an outcast in the eyes of others. Tsuya never understood why the only eyes aimed at him were the one of envy. Such fact saddened the boy.

Everyday, he was the target of bullying, even with Nadia actively protecting him during school hours, he would always be chased after it ended. Always being told how he was way inferior to the two school idols, being told to not being full of himself just because he was talented. It got to a point where his best friend, Jane Katherine, was a victim of the bullying once.

Kanzaki School - Front of an empty classroom


Tsuya: Katy...I'm sorry, this is my fault...it's because I'm so cursed that this happened. Why can't these people accept me? What did I do to them? What did I do to deserve all of this? Why does my friend has to suffer this as well? Why do I need to be protected? I don't get it...I don't get it...

Tsuya: What I'm about to do might be wrong but...For once, I want to feel like I can stand on my own. I've had it with all of this.

He had called the one who harmed his friend to an empty classroom. Knowing his "rival" wouldn't lose the chance to bully Tsuya even more, he would be sure the man would be waiting for him there. Tsuya took a deep breath before touching the doorknob and twisting it to the right.

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Student Archives

Outside of the room, Lilina kept thinking about how she could get in. Soon, a voice called her in the corridor.

???: Hey, if it isn't Lilina! How've you been?

Lilina: Teacher Genji!


Tease-loving Teacher
Genji Tadano Nakahara


Genji: It's Coach Genji. You ready for P.E. after lunch break?

Lilina: Y-Yes, but I need your help on something else. I need to see if anything's fine with some profiles, but Mia and Xaizor are in. Can you give me permission to access the archives so that Mia won't push me out of the room?

Genji: Oho, need to check some profiles... curious on comparing measurements between you and other girls?

Lilina: C-Coach!!

Genji: Haha! It was just a joke, girl. I'm only teasing you.

Genji: But why do you need to go into the archives, anyway? If Mia's already inside with someone, there's no need for you to go in. And you know I can't just give you permission that freely.

Although Genji could be rather compromising, Lilina knew the archives were banned to all but staff members and Mia, who holds an authority position and has special permission. She needed his avail to go in, but a simple reason like "checking profiles" isn't going to be sufficient. So, she thought on a different way.


Lilina: I... I actually want to help them! I mean, the archive is so full and messy, I thought a third hand might help.
Genji: Really now?

Lilina: Yes really! So please tell Mia to let me in and help her!

Genji: I see, I see. Well, i'll try speaking with Mia.

Genji knocked on the door and Mia soon opened it. From inside, Xaizor was silently organizing the profiles.


Mia: Oh, teacher Genji and Lilina.

Genji: It's Coach! COACH Genji!!

Mia: Teacher or no, do not raise your voice to create a scandal!

Genji: Eep! Y-Yes, sire- I mean, madam!

Lilina: Mia, I heard you were organizing the archive so I thought I could help too. I went to Coach Genji so I could ask permission.

Mia: Lilina, I'd appreciate your help, but I'm on the middle of a disciplinary method appliance. I really can't let you in.

Lilina: Please Mia, I really want to help!

Genji: C'mon Mia, don't be evil with your classmate. Four hands are better than two, right?

Mia: I guess so, but still...

Genji: Great! Well then, my work here is done! Good luck, Lilina!

Mia: Wait, I haven't agreed on-

Lilina: Well, if you excuse me then.

Mia: Hold on a moment! Lilina!

Lilina forced herslef in as Genji smiled and went on his way. What Mia sought to use as a disciplinary method got busted, since now someone not involved was inside with them, with the permission of a staff member.


Mia: Ugh, this isn't going as I planned...

Location: Kanzakai School - Corridors

Fuindor decided to use his lunch break to explore the school for a while. After the first class, he was surely curious about the school.

BGM: Last Occultism ~ Esotericist of the Present World


???: Hello to you, green pea!

Fuindor: Eh?

???: Though I suppose you're more of a red pea, by the looks of it.

Fuindor: Uh... you are...?

???: Oh my, where are my manners?

???: I'm Sumireko Usami, psychic extraordinaire!!


President of the Modern-Time Sealing Club
Sumireko Usami


Sumireko: She who dwells on the ancient! On the occult! Revealing all of them as the one who uncovers all secrets of the world!

Fuindor: ...

Sumireko: And your classmate, of course! Glad to see a new face around. I'd introduce you to school, but Orie did that before me.

Fuindor: Oh yeah, you were at class earlier. You and that... weird outfit of yours.

Sumireko: What?! I'll have you know that, among psychics like me, this is nothing sort of fantastic! It's the latest trend!

Fuindor: Oh... it is? I didn't know that.

Sumireko: Hmph, how irritating. I'm not that weird. I'm just different!

Fuindor: (Uh, you are a complete freak.)

Sumireko: Why are you quiet like that?

Fuindor: A-Ah, nothing! Nothing at all!

Sumireko: Hmm... very suspicious. But this isn't the sort of mystery that intrigues me. Time to find me some mysteries to uncover!

Sumireko: Farewell for now, Fuindor! May we meet again the occult!

Sumireko left, proud as if she was some sort of bishoujo manga heroine. Fuindor looked at her, admiring how she could be so positive amidst all the embarassment of being weird like she is.


Fuindor: She's... really freakish... I'd better go and chat a little with Miss Orie.

[Kael Taiyou]

Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop


Rayla and Nanase: Foo! What a great breeze!

Andorina: Whoa, in sync...

Reeta: Seems like she found someone that also enjoys the wind.

Tiane: Great...two Raylas...

Kaori: That doesn't sound so bad...

Tiane: For you...Listening to her lectures in stereo sounds like the worse nightmare ever. (Not really...but still pretty frightening.)

Theo: Hehehehe...

Rayla: Anyway, we're here now Auror...

Theo: And we have a lot to talk about what happened these past hours.

Kaori decided to go first, explaining to everyone what happened during the attack at her house and how she came to use the compact glaive, resisting its brainwashing directive and fighting off the mysterious organization with her Psychic Powers. Then, it was Theo's turn to talk about the event at the Seimei Mansion, how the group that attacked them were seemingly doing it on their own volition, Theo revealing that he is the last member of the Lander Patra family, as well as Hinamori's awakening, explaining the true reason why he was always sleepy in class. Lastly, Rayla told them about their "battle" against Doremy, which ended with her escaping.

Searching the Spy at Kanzakai

Kanzakai School - 1st Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Music: Our Precious School

Team D

As they walked through the corridors, they could hear some of the girl gossiping about Hiagor and how he looked charming.


Daniella: Seems like you've caught some of their hearts without even trying.

Renath: They'll be dissapointed once they find out about his smell of cigarretes.

Italo: Boss...you know nothing about how a maiden's heart works.

Renath: What does that has anything to do with...

Hiagor: Some girls like guys that lives on the edge, who gives "that finger" to the rules. The smell of cigarretes might be alluring to some. Besides, I bet some of these students are secretly smokers too.

Renath: Hmm...I see...Cigarretes huh? You just gave me an idea.

Hiagor: Wait...you're not planning on actually...

Renath: Italo, after we're done with this task, we'll start confiscating every pack of cigarretes that we find on the belongings of the students. Then, we'll notify their parents about it.

Italo: Understood. I'm sure Miss Kenzuki is going to love having a field day with the poor soul that gets caught with one. Granted, it won't solve the problem, but we can still convice some of these people to smoke at a proper age...or don't smoke at all.

Daniella: Mr. President sir...You're actually a 1st year too right?

Renath: That's right. Why?

Daniella: No reason in particular. (He does exale an air of naivete...But I can see he's not the type to fool around.)

Hiagor: Now then, were do we start?

???: Ah! It's the president!

Renath: Hm? That voice...

Italo: Oh hey, if it isn't Katy.

Jane Katherine: Hello Italo. It's rare for him to stay on the corridors during lunchtime. Did something happen?

Renath: Nothing out of the ordinary. (Yet.)

Jane: Really? Then why is Detective Hiagor here?

Hiagor: So she knows about me.

Jane: Of course. I've read a lot about your exploits when you were a police officer. You're really amazing!

Hiagor: I don't know about that...I still didn't do anything big yet after I left the force. Heck, I don't think what I did on the force managed to make a difference...

Jane: But you're about to do something great, right?

Hiagor: Well...

Daniella: Maybe we can tell her what's happening. She does seem smart enough to understand that something is going on and will see through any excuse..

Renath: I second this. Besides, Jane could be our starting point since she's friends with "him".

Jane: (Tsuya?)

Italo: Your call Detective.

Hiagor: Very well, you guys raised some good points. Let's go to a more private place.

They headed further down a corridor and reached a spot where there wasn't any students. Then told Jane about the operation. She listened to everything without raising a question.


Jane: ...

Renath: Right now, we are after anyone that looks suspicious. One of our students might be their spy.

Jane: I can tell you something out of the ordinary that happened earlier.

Italo: We're listening.

Jane: Before lunchtime, Tsuya asked to go to the bathroom...But he didn't come back yet. I found it unusual since he always made sure to never miss a class. I was searching for him when I bumped into you guys.

Hiagor: I see. It might be a problem if he's out of our sight.

Jane: These rumors...they are really fake...right?

Hiagor: I sure hope so. By the way, we should apologize for using your friend as a bait. This whole situation is our fault after all.

Jane: You're apologizing to the wrong person. I'm not even sure what to say about this. (It's going to make him even more stressed out if he finds out about it...)

Hiagor: Okay...I'll still say sorry in case you decide to be upset at us.

Jane: I'll continue the search....

Renath: Wait, Katy, can you take my place in the investiagion for a moment? I might find him through the surveilance feed.

Jane: Oh right, we have cameras...

Hiagor: While you're at it, can you give me the locations of each camera? There's a possibility that our spy might use blind spots.

Renath: Understood. I'll be right back.

Jane: (Me? Together with Detective Hiagor in an investigation?)

Jane: (THAT IS SO COOL!!! I didn't expect it would even happen...Today is really something huh?)

Daniella: (Well, someone is an excited puppy. Let's hope I'm really right about my assumptions of her.)

Kanzakai School - 2st Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Team C

Music: Crimson Heart


Nadia: We are at our destination. Anyone that looks incredibly suspicious, interrogate immidietaly, they might have some important and valuable clues.

Mina: That's good and all but...

Nicholas: Where do we start? The spy might be anyone.

Nadia: We could start with the deliquents. They usually have a lot to hide.

Hyde: Sounds good...But what if they don't talk?

Nadia: Well...I can just send them to Miss Kata for some...disciplinary measures.

Nicholas: Owch.

Mina: I guess that works. Maybe the spy uses them to also gather information.

Nadia: I know where a group of them usually hang out. While we head there...Hyde.

Hyde: Hm?

Nadia: I haven't seen you around Miss Harada as of late.

Hyde: Gh!

Nadia: Did something happen? It wasn't a violent break up or anything right?

Hyde: Don't speak as if we were dating!

Mina: You're not?

Hyde: Even you Violet? No, it wasn't nothing of the sort.

Hyde: It's just...we've both been busy...especially me with my practice swings...

Nadia: That's a lie and you know it.

Hyde: (Why that excuse never works?)

Mina: You can tell us Hyde, maybe we can help out with it.

Hyde: It's nothing special...It only has something to do with our circunstances.

Nicholas: What does that mean?

Nadia: Is this more serious than I'm imagining?

Hyde: You guys don't know?

Hyde whispered to them that Orie was actually a member of Licht Kreis. Telling them that since he's on Linne's side, they are enemies.


Mina: Now it's my turn to say "owch"...I'm sure you were shocked to find out.

Hyde: ...Strangely enough, I felt determined enough to fight her without hesitation during that "Night"...And when I look back on it, I'm ashamed that I drew my sword against her so easily like that. I'm sure she hates me now.

Nicholas: Hyde...

Hyde: I know she still studies here, but I'm sure she's just doing that to watch over me under their orders. I haven't done any effort to talk with her again.

Nadia: That's sad...you two seemed to be so close...

Hyde: We didn't date okay? We were just friends.

Nadia: Do you still think her as a friend?

Hyde: ...Yes...I mean, sure, she tried to stop me back then...but I can't get mad at her that. We both have someone we're loyal to.

Nadia: Did she also attack you without hesitation?

Hyde: Pretty sure she did.

Nadia: I see...You're both are more similar than you think.

Hyde: What?

Mina: I know where you're going with this. Maybe Miss Harada still thinks you as a friend too.

Hyde: Y-You think so?

Mina: I'm also sure she thinks you hate her.

Hyde: I would never...if anything, it would be nice if we worked together on this. I did told her that Linne isn't a bad person and she even agreed...but...

Nicholas: She has to follow the orders of her organization...Talk about tied hands...

Nadia: Sigh...I brought up this up in hopes of getting both of you to reconcile...but now, I'm not so sure...I mean, yeah, you two might be able to talk again, but I'm 100% sure you'll get into a fight again in the near future for most likely the same reasons...and it will probably strain your relationship even further...

Hyde: It's okay...I appreciate the concern. Maybe I'll work up the courage to talk to her again once school is over. We'll sort things up as we go.

Nadia: Then my job here is done!

Mina: Only one of your jobs anyway.

Nadia: Of course! Now then, time to interrogate those naughty kids.

Nicholas: (So Hyde has to deal with someone else's hatred too huh? While he's not good at making excuses, he's doing a good job hiding all the stress.)

Nicholas: (I'm sure that Blue Reaper probably knows that he's turning my life into hell with what he's doing...He needs to be captured...)

Kanzakai School - 3rd Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Team A

Music: To the Future of Dreams


Andressa: 3rd Year huh? I'm not looking foward to reach that part of my life.

Kenzuki: Why not?

Andressa: I enjoy this place a lot to just let go...But at the same time, I don't want to repeat an year either.

Kenzuki: Is that so? Well, if you enjoy this kind of envirioment so much, why don't you become a teacher?

Andressa: Huh? Never thought of that possibility...Maybe, I can teach others how to use a sword too. Yeah, that's what I'll do! The Captain will evolve into the Grandmaster Sage of the Blade!

Kenzuki: Well, best of luck to you.

Drake: You're a 3rd Year right Miss Kata? Do you have any plans once you graduate?

Kenzuki: I've been thinking about joining the police force.

Andressa: That would be great. With your nosy personality around, even those maggots would do their damn jobs for once.

Kenzuki: Nosy you say?

Andressa: Yeah! You're like everyone's mom around here. One raise of your voice and everyone is listening.

Kenzuki: Hmph...Anyway, there's a group of bad intentioned students that spends their freetime in one of the empty classrooms. I'd like to interrogate them first.

Andressa: Oh, I think I know that bunch. They'll most likely clam up if you show up there, so leave this to me.

Kenzuki: I'm willing to believe in you since you speak their language.

Barry: Just don't reveal to them what we're doing. The possible spy or one of his accomplices might not talk.

Andressa: Right on! Here comes Blade Detective Andressa, ready to smite out the truth hidden in the shadows.

Kenzuki: Does she ever gets ashamed of saying such childish words?

Drake: That's pretty much her default behavior.

As they headed towards the empty classroom, someone watched them from afar.


Girl: That's one of the hall monitors...Drake is there too. That's an uncommon sight. I wonder what's happening. It's not like him to hang out with such important people like Mr. Barry and Miss Kata.

Out of curiosity, she started following the group.

Kanzakai School - Gym Area: Exterior

Music: Friends


Hinata: You said that Tsuya was bullied yesterday after he left basketball practice right?

Ledi: That's right. When I got there, Tsuya and Jane had already ran off. I've managed to catch one of them and reported the guy to the Faculty Office. He soon gave out the name of his friends thanks to Miss Kata's interrogation. They got hit with a suspension so we won't be seeing them so soon.

Hinata: That's good to hear.

Kenneth: What did they do to him this time?

Ledi: It had already happened when I got there so I can't really tell you. Maybe the boss knows since he usually watches the school's surveilance footage.

Kenneth: Surveilance...Oh, you mean cameras right?

Ledi: What else could it be?

Hinata: You don't know what a surveilance system is?

Kenneth: I do...I just drew a blank. That's all.

Saika: (I was told he's from another world where modern technology doesn't exist. Seems like he hasn't fully adapted to it yet.)

Ledi: You know...it kinda scares me that one of these students is a potential member of the mysterious organization...What would the friends that he made on this school would say if they found out...or worse...what would happen to them?

Hinata: Not really a pleseant thought... It pains me to doubt my own coleagues, but it has to be done.

Saika: Miss Shuusuke...Don't you have a partner from the Intelligence Office that also enrolled in this school? Maybe she saw something odd.

Hinata: Oh, you mean Yoru right? Yes...I guess we can ask her some questions.

Hinata: I'll take you to a spot she usually stays during lunchtime. It's better if I talk to her...She can be a bit...unpleseant.

Ledi: Yoru huh? I don't think I've ever met her. Nothing seemed to stand out.

Hinata: And it's better if it stays that way.

Saika: (I can already see where this is going...)

Kenneth: (I don't like the sound of it.)

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

BGM: Outcast Hunters' Theme

After hearing all the stories, Auror began to organize all together and create an understatement about each event that happened so far.


Auror: I see. So let me get all of this in one point. We had an attack yesterday after we left Kaori's house, yet you two managed to escape. To complement it, you got your hands on a Glaive and now you're just as smart and physically enhanced as Tiane. If that wasn't enough, they launched an attack at Ted- I mean, Theo's house.

Marina: I do like to point it out that Sayaka was also attacked yesterday. Xaizor managed to rescue her, but he said there were more people there, so he did not save her by himself.

Masaru: We were also attacked at Lilina's house. They managed to protect her, but it's not like the house left completely unscathed. Lilina's mother is at the Guild to recover from the stress.

Auror: That had to be expected. They wouldn't just attack one single girl and leave the others behind.

Marina: I hope the retaliation was sufficient for them to leave us for a while.

Auror: OK then... the second thing is that now we understand the whole "Lord of the Sleep" thing. Also, while I'm kinda happy you decided to take your own path as an Ancestor Mage, Theo, I'm worried because of the backstory behind the downfall of the Lander Patra family.

Marina: Maybe you should speak with Lady Azura in the most fortunate moment. She might aid you with her powers.

Auror: I agree with Marina, though you should only speak with her when you're ready, I guess.

Masaru: Uhh.. who is this "Lady Azura"?

Auror: In due time, which is not right now. Now for the last thing is this person Rayla and the others fought. The way you explained about what she told you kinda makes sense...

Masaru: About the nightmare part, I didn't get it much. What did she mean with that?

Auror: She meant that we won't be able to dream anymore, by the sounds of it. But how is that even supposed to happen?

Marina: Hmm... can I propose something for the moment?

Auror: Sure. Any idea would be a breathe of air for us right now.

Marina: I suppose you all are with your hands tied with these invasions, so I would like to research about this alone. I might find something in the books I possess and with it, you would concentrate solely on the recent attacks.

Masaru: Whoa, that's a huge task. Don't you think that it's best for us to help you too?

Marina: I suggested this because I believe this is something I can take account, while the invasion is a problem that has to be solved by you all due to circumstances. You are free to disagree with me, I will take no offense.

As a being coming from another world and after seeing how Lacrima had knowledge about things they don't have, Auror was able to see how Marina could be the best aid they had to uncover secrets around this third event. Of course, they had Lucent who could explain somethings but he already knew the limitations the half-demon had. He decided to agree with the idea, but proposed a condition to the princess of another world.


Auror: Well, that's great and all but there's just one condition I'd like to talk about.

Masaru: And what would condition that be, Auror?

Auror: That she stop excluding herself and Xaizor over all sorts of accounts from now on. Marina, I understand how you respect the rules, but I think there can be some exceptions. Also, hearing you say how "you don't belong in somethings" kinda sounds that we're mentally excluding you two.

Marina: M-My apologies, I did not wish to make you feel like this.

Auror: Other than that, I don't have any objections. What do you guys think about Marina's idea?

Location: Kanzakai School - 1st Year Corridors

BGM: Emotion

While walking around in school, Orie was thinking about Hyde and the fight they had back then. It made her sad and she felt guilty of raising her sword against his.


Orie: (I can't stop thinking about that Night... I can't believe that I truly rose my blade against Hyde like that. He even told me how the princess of the Night Blade was a good person and I'm sure I have no reason to doubt him, but...)

Orie: (I suppose there'll never be a moment where we'll be able to enjoy a simple chat like before. He has goals and I have mine... it just saddens me how I'm forced to fight someone who was a dear friend to me.)

She looked at the window, thinking heavily about the entirety of the situation.


Orie: (I must endure it, though. I am a member of Licht Kreis and he fights for the princess of the Night Blade. Our blades will cross, no matter what we wish. I cannot stop, until I achieve the peace I wish.)

Orie: (If only I could explain to him how I regret doing this and how I believe his words... I don't want him hating me just because our goals are different like this...)

BGM: Friendly Meeting

Her thoughts soon were broken by the arrival of Fuindor, who wanted to chat with her.


Fuindor: Hey, Orie!

Orie: O-Oh, Fuindor! Did you need something?

Fuindor: I just wanted to chat with you a little more. Is it a bad time?

Orie: No, no, it's alright. Shall we walk and take our time chatting?

They kept walking together, in hopes of passing the rest of the lunch break chatting about many things.


Fuindor: By the way, I've heard you're dating a guy named Hyde... is that true?

Orie: W-W-We are not dating! T-There is no way I'd be dating Hyde!

Fuindor: The way you're so desperate to say that you're not makes me sure you would if he ever gave you the chance. Not to mention that everyone speaks about how you two used to walk together all the time, so-

Orie: A-Ah, w-we're just longtime friends! A-And since Hyde's been busy for a while, I couldn't talk with him, that's all.

Fuindor: Uh-huh... right...

Orie: I-In any case, how's your first day going?

Fuindor: It's going well for now. I met some guys, including that strange caped-girl...

Orie: You mean Sumireko?

Fuindor: Yeah, that's her! She's so weird! She always speaks so high and might about occult stuff and whatnot. I don't get a single thing about that girl's mind...

Orie: She might be eccentric, but she's not a bad person. Who knows, you might be good friends.

Fuindor: Maybe. I don't want to end up like you and this Hyde guy, though.

Orie: F-Fuindor, we're not dating, I swear!

Fuindor: Yeah, yeah, I got it. Still, why don't you go talk with him?

Orie: B-But he has been so busy this days and I've been too, so...

Fuindor: I bet he'd open some time to chat if you just went to him. I mean, five minutes of a small chat wouldn't bother you two that much and I'm sure you guys have a lot to catch up if you've really been that distant.

The idea he gave didn't seem outwardly horrible. Sure, things might be awkward between then, but maybe they'd change if she was sincere with Hyde.


Orie: I... might go speak with him before going home. I do miss a conversation with Hyde.

Fuindor: Just admit you miss the guy.

Orie: I-It's not like that!

Fuindor: Right, right... anyway, I'm gonna head back to class. Lunch break's almost over. Good luck, Orie!

Fuindor left her as he walked to his class. Orie sighed as she kept thinking about the new boy who joined them.


Orie: Haah... Fuindor, I can already tell you're going to give me a headache someday... even though you're really nice.

[Kael Taiyou]

Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

**Outcast Hunter's Theme still playing**

The group nodded to Marina's idea, appreciating her offer of help.


Rayla: (All these attacks and I was only around for one...Theo being from the Lander Patra Family was a legit surprise for me too...And Kaori using a Compact Glaive...I feel like she is the one that needs to decide what is best for herself.)

Theo: Oh, I already know what destroyed my family...It was the Kresniks.

Rayla: Right...Your family was the first casuality of that war...

Theo: Still, now that Auror mentioned Azura, I do think there is something I should ask her about...My sister.

Rayla: Eh? You had a sister Ted? I mean, Theo.

Theo: Yes...She wasn't found her body in the debris of my home, so I hoped that she somehow escaped like I did.

Theo: Well...if even Azura can't find my sister...Then I guess I should just give up on her huh?

Kaori: I'm sure she has the answer. Have some faith in her.

Theo: ...I sure hope so...

Kaori: Hey, if you'd like, I want to visit Azura to make you company.

Theo: I don't mind...You don't really need to go but I guess I won't stop you...

Andorina: Hmmm...

Kaori: W-What's with the glare Andorina?

Andorina: Nothing. Nothing at all.

Kaori: ???

Tiane: Not being able to dream anymore...

Reeta: Tiane?

Tiane: Well...Actually...Did any of your have some sort of dream you can't forget about no matter how hard you try? Specially a terrible one you had recently?

Rayla: (So she's bringing that up...) You already know I did.

Theo: Eh? You guys don't mean...

Kaori: No way...you two as well?

Theo and Kaori told the group about their lucid dream, then Rayla and Tatianna did the same.


Reeta: Yikes...You four had it rough...

Rayla: Four people...possibly more having a dream about their inner struggles crushing us down...This can't be a coincidence.

Tiane: Now justimagine everyone having terrible nightmares like this...

Kaori: Every waking morning would be hell...I doubt many people would like the pressure. Just think about it gives me the chills...

Theo: Marina, we're counting on you to find out more about how we can stop this oncoming calamity...

Nanase: *whispering* Wow, a lot of things sure does happen here...

Andorina: *whispering* It happens a lot if you hang out with us. You're garanteed to be always entertained.

Nanase: *whispering* I see...Should I even be listening to all of this?

Reeta: *whispering* Even if we don't get involved in their adventures, we can at least give them moral support for their upcoming dangers.

Nanase: *whispering* I see...I guess you're right. (They are sure going to need every bit of it...)

In search of clues amidst the many voices of people

Kanzakai School - 2nd Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Team C

**Crimson Heart still playing**

Nadia took the group to a dead end, seeing five students that she identified as delinquents hanging out there.


Nicholas: There they are,

Nadia: These guys are the first deliquents I've managed to report. They haven't done any other offense since, but they still talk with the other lowlifes frequently, so they might have something fresh for us.

Mina: (If they still hang around with the other delinquents, I wonder if they even learned their lesson...) In that case, we should get started...

Nadia: I'll go first... *ahem* ... Hey guys, it's been a while.
Delinquents: !!!

Nadia: I'm sure you guys remember me so...
Deliquent 1: Oh shit, It's that hall monitor girl that got us in trouble.

Nadia: Yes, that's me...anyway...
Deliquent 2: Do you think that she found out about that?

Mina: That?
Delinquent 3: Oh no, I'm not going to detention again...
Delinquent 4: Me neither...let's break her apart.
Delinquent 5: You'll pay for what happened last time.

Nicholas: What are they even talking about?

Mina: I'm sure it's not related to what we were going to ask...Anyway, do you want some help Nadia?

Nadia: Mostly because it will help end this faster.

Mina: Heh, Better make sure you can make that boast count!

Nadia: I knew it was a dangerous job...I made sure to show that I'm qualified for it.

Hyde: These two sure are fired up...I'm sitting this one out.

Nicholas: Same here...let's ask other students if they didn't see anything unusual...

Nadia: You guys do that. Things might get ugly for the weak of the heart!

Music: Outlaw Lullaby Kiwami 2

Both girls lifted their fists up, waiting for the delinquents to attack first.

Delinquent 1: We won't hesitate just because you're girls.

Mina: I'll hesitate just because you guys are tiny bugs. I have to make sure you guys won't get crushed so easily.
Delinquent 2: WHY YOU...

Mina dodged the incoming angry attack, grabbed the man from behind and threw him at his friend with ease. The impact hurt them quite a bit that they struggled to get up, but Mina kept them pinned on the ground. Meanwhile, Nadia managed to make the third delinquent trip, getting him fall to the ground, then, she dodged an attack from the fourth one, used her coat to blind her attacker and push him to a wall with a strong kick, retrieving her coat back when his head collided with the wall, making him fall on the ground thanks to the dizzyness.

Delinquent 5: Fool, I'm still here!

He managed to grab Nadia from behind, when he readied himself to slam her on the ground, she quickly freed herself by elbowing his head, locking his arm into a brief hold, enough to cause a good amount of pain on his shoulder that made him recoil, then, she threw him to the ground.


Mina: Wow, you're stronger than you look. Are you perhaps a Heat User?

Nadia: I guess I am...I want to say the same to your skills, but your strenght is obvious because you're an Ancestor Mage.
Delinquent 4: The hell? A freaking mage was fighting us?
Delinquent 3: Ancestor what?
Delinquent 1: It means we never had a chance...

Nadia: Now then...Are you guys willing to confess or do I have to take you all to Miss Kata once more?
Delinquent 2: No please...Alright we'll talk...It was us that swapped all the chemicals in the science lab today.
Delinquent 5: We swear we won't do it anymore...

Nadia: Thanks for your cooperation. I didn't exactly come here to ask you guys about that. We didn't even get a complaint
filed yet, but I should give the heads up to the teachers anyway.
Delinquent 1: The hell?

Nadia: Yep, you guys were actually going to get away with it had you not been so paranoid.
Delinquent 4: I can't believe this...

Nadia: Now then...about that thing I wanted to ask you guys about...

Meanwhile, back with Hyde and Nicholas, they've been asking other students about anything out of the ordinary, but
so far, they didn't get anything.


Hyde: They are all clueless.

Nicholas: No surprise there...If I was a spy, I would act as natural as possible. He probably has a persona that he uses in this school to fool other people.

Hyde: His acting must be very good...The problem now is finding out who this spy is.

Nicholas: I wonder if the others are having better luck.

???: Nicky!!! Over here!

Hyde: Hm? Nicky?

Music: Self-Delusion Picture Show

Nicholas turned around and saw a girl walking in his direction while waving at him with a big smile.


Nicholas: Hey Zee, Good Morning.

Hyde: Your classmate?

Zeelena Dannia: That's right. The name's Zeelena.

Hyde: I'm Hyde.

Zeelena: Nice to meet you. Are you friends with Nicky too?

Nicholas: That's right. Though we mostly talk if we end up meeting up on the streets. We do take the same route but we don't always meet.

Zeelena: Really? Then I guess you decided to know him better today since you're together.

Nicholas: Something like that.

Zeelena: Cool! Can I hang around with you guys?

Nicholas: Not today I'm afraid...

Zeelena: Eeeeh? Hyde, are you hogging my Nicky all to yourself or something?

Hyde: Is it bad? I mean, that's not it! Where did you get that idea? You're making it sound weird.

Nicholas: Oh right...Zee, have you seen anything out of the ordinary? Like, someone behaving differetly from
the norm.

Zeelena: Eh? Hmm...Let's see...Ah!

Hyde: Found something out?

Zeelena: I did see that guy who keeps getting bullied...Tsuya I think...I saw him heading towards the upper floor before the chime to lunchtime played.

Nicholas: What? Really?

Zeelena: Yeah...I don't really know him but...isn't he supposed to be this super smart guy? It just seems odd that he left the 1st year floor to go to the 3rd year one.

Zeelena: Of course, at first I didn't think much of it and thought he was going to return soon...he did return to his class...right?

Nicholas: That we don't know yet. Hey, maybe you can find him for us. Once you do, I promise to tell you what's happening...just not in front of everyone...they might panic.

Zeelena: So it's something serious right? Okay, I'll go to the 3rd Year floor to search for him. Zeelena out!

She went to the 3rd floor at a fast pace. The moment she left was when Nadia and Mina came back.


Nadia: Hey guys, We're back.

Hyde: Any luck with those guys?

Mina: Luckly, we did. They said that they saw someone named Vincent Carl, a student that supposedly received detention yesterday came to school today.

Nicholas: Detention for what?

Nadia: He bullied Tsuya yesterday with other delinquents. He's the leader of a group of them. Seriously...The guy watching over the surveilance should've told us and we would've send him back home.

Hyde: Doesn't the teachers know about this? Unless he skipped classes.

Nadia: They do...which implies he hid on a blind spot somewhere.

Nicholas: This is suspicious indeed.

Mina: That's all we got for now. Our next task should be searching for him.

Nadia: Yup! I'm so excited we've got a lead.

Hyde: Oh, that's right, Zeelena saw Tsuya heading to the 3rd floor before lunchtime.

Mina: (Isn't she this one cheerful girl that is infatuated with Nicholas?)

Nadia: Really? Is he still there?

Nicholas: Zee went there to search for him.

Nadia: Seems like you trust your sweetheart enough to send her on an important task.

Nicholas: What? You do know I did reject her confession right?

Nadia: I don't know about that...You seem to enjoy her presence enough to call her Zee.

Nicholas: The same way I enjoy the presence of any friend. Is that bad?

Nadia: Nope, it's not bad at all. Hehehe~!

Nadia: Anyway, back to the task at hand! A new path that will likely leads to the truth has opened. Let's march towards our answer!

Nicholas: Like I said...

Hyde: Just leave it be man...People will tease us the moment they think we're dating someone.

Nicholas: Right... (That's not something I was expecting to have in common with Hyde...)

Kanzakai School - 3rd Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Team A

Music: Independence

Andressa entered alone in one of the empty classrooms, meeting with a group of three students playing "Go Fish".


Andressa: What's up guys! Excellent day isn't it?
Delinquent 1: Hey, it's that weird chick from the Kendo Club.
Delinquent 2: Whoa it is? Hey, say something stupid.

Andressa: Ah! 'tis a miracle wrought of bliss supreme! From the lance that healed thy wounds, poureth life-blood most divine...whatever that means, I don't know!
Delinquent 3: Yep, she's the real deal. What do you want with us lowlifes?

Andressa: C'mon guys, you can do it if you put some effort in it...I'm not here for that. Have you guys noticed something strange today?
Delinquent 1: Strange? Well, not really...
Delinquent 2: Is this about the rumors of that guy that keeps getting bullied being a psychic user?

Andressa: (I guess telling the truth right now is the best way to get an answer from them.) You guessed it.
Delinquent 3: Yikes...It's a good thing we left that dud alone...

Andressa: It's not really true just so you guys know. It's really just to lure out a possible spy from the mysterious organization.
Delinquent 1: Hmmm...

Andressa: What? Did you remember something?
Delinquent 1: Nope...I still got nothing.

Andressa: Oh...Well, I guess that's oka-

Music: Mors Certa

Suddenly, Kenzuki enters the room, wearing a different uniform, carrying what looked like a katana on her waist. The delinquents freaked out with her presence alone. They could swear that was being backed up by an higly opressive BGM.


Kenzuki: You three better not be lying.

Kenzuki: This is something really important.

Andressa: Hey, I thought I told you I would handle this. (How did she changes clothes so fast?)

Kenzuki: You were about give up just now...That is why I decided to interfere.

Andressa: Give up? I was taking it slow!
Delinquent 2: Y-You never told us the freaking Samurai Monitor was here...

Andressa: Trust me, I didn't knew she would enter...

Kenzuki: The three of you, sit on the ground, side-by-side in japanese style.
Delinquent 3: Urgh...Not this again...

Kenzuki: Did I stutter? Do it NOW!!! Only speak when questioned.
The three: ROGER!!!

As she started with her interrogation, Drake scratched the back of his head.


Drake: Guess we should leave them be.

Barry: Agreed. We should be asking other students about any unusual event.

???: Um...

Drake turns around, and reconizes the face calling to them.

Music: Nothing but the truth


Drake: Lyna?

Barry: (This girl...She shouldn't be talking with us...)

Lyna Clay: Good afternoon you two.

Drake: Yeah...hi...

Lyna: Is something the matter? It's not common seeing you together with Barry...

Drake: Well...

Barry: I took an interest in him, that's all. You shouldn't concern yourself with any of this.

Drake: (Okay, I'm having a moment of deja vu...)

Lyna: Are you sure? I'm hearing Miss Kata's angry voice...it's kinda hurting my ears.

Barry: She's applying her punishment to someone and we were just curious. That's all there is to it.

Drake: (I knew it...he doesn't want Lyna here.)

Lyna: I see...Well then, I'll be leaving now.

Drake: Ah Lyna wait, I'm coming t-

Barry: Halt!

Drake: But maybe she saw some-

Barry: *low voice* Do not even thinking about involving her in this!

Drake: Eh?

Lyna: ???

Barry: It was nothing...You shall go.

Lyna: ...Right...Sorry for bothering you two.

After Lyna leaves the place, Drake looks at Barry with a confused expression.


Drake: What was that all about Barry?

Barry: We shouldn't put that girl into harms way...never.

Drake: That was the same thing that other girl told me.

Barry: So you met her sister.

Drake: T-They are sisters? (They look nothing alike...)

Barry: Trust me when I say that Lyna Clay should keep on living a normal life.

Drake: Urgh... (What is even going on? Why Lyna?)

All of a sudden, the door opened, the three delinquents left the room running in fear. Kenzuki sheathed her sword while Andressa let out a loud groan.


Barry: So...how it went?

Kenzuki: We've got something. Aparently, they knew our surveilance system underwent maitenance today. Only coming back up during lunchtime.


**Mors Certa plays again**

Barry: What? Who told them that?

Andressa: It was through an anonymous text.

Kenzuki: Most likely, someone from the staff did it...

Barry: Did you confiscate their phones?

Kenzuki: It would be of no use since they were instructed to delete the message.

Drake: That would give the spy a huge window to do anything...

Kenzuki: There might be still a chance that someone still got the message with them. Let's split and ask around.

Andressa: Okay...Then I'll...

Kenzuki: You're coming with me...You'll be way too nice with them. Mr.Bariand, you go with Drake.

Barry: Understood.

Andressa: Tch...Why with you of all people?

Drake: (So someone from the staff is helping the spy...I mean, it wouldn't make sense if he was working alone...But now we have to suspect a teacher as well?)

Kanzakai School - Gym Area: Exterior

Team B

Music: The Clandestine Dark Suits

The group saw a lone girl under a tree, typing something in her laptop. Hinata slowly approached her and soon after, she was noticed.


???: Good day...What can I do for you?

Hinata: Yoru Mizu, I'm here to talk about business.

The girl lifts her head and sees the others behind Hinata. She closes her laptop and stands up.


Yoru Mizu: Is this about that operation? Didn't knew you were going to be involved as well.

Hinata: If you knew about the operation, then you should be helping too.

Yoru: Isn't that why you're here? To ask for my help? Just so you know, I won't be moving from this place, but maybe I can still help you with some useful tips.

Hinata: ...I guess that's okay by me.

Saika: So...did you really see something strange?

Yoru: Nothing related to this mission.

Ledi: Say what? But...aren't you a member of the intelligence as well? Surely, you got something.

Yoru: Look Mr.Big, If even someone like me didn't find a thing, then maybe you're asking the wrong person.

Kenneth: She's got a point... (But when you make said point after saying that you'll help...it makes me wonder about her skills as an intelligence officer.)

Hinata: C'mon...you got to have at least something...

Yoru: The school has been quiet since morning. Besides, if the cameras got something, then you wouldn't be needing me.

Ledi: Cameras...Wait...

Yoru: What is it Iron Giant? Did something ring your bells?

Ledi: Well...Actually, I was told the cameras went through maintenance and it only ended when lunchtime began. Sorry guys, I should've told you sooner...

Yoru: Lovely...so this means the spy had a huge window to do whatever it wanted.

Hinata: I doubt he got hold of such information. He would have to be working with someone from the staff to get said information.

Yoru: DING DING DING! AND OUR CLUELESS HEROES MADE THE CORRECT ANSWER!!! Your prize is: That useful tip I've promised seconds ago!

Saika: Excuse me?

Yoru: The Sports Storage Room. That place has no cameras whatsoever, it's the dream of every boy to be locked in there with his love interest...and also the best place to hide something sinister.

Ledi: The police was instructed to inspect every vehicle that entered the school. They came up with nothing. There's no way they could smuggle some-

**music stops**

Suddenly, Ledi was pinned on the ground by Yoru, feeling a knife right near his neck.


Kenneth: What do you think you're doing?

Yoru: Retract your claws Kid Dracula, I'm not going to behead this mass of muscles. You guys do know we're dealing with the mysterious organization right? You, "Vampire in da hood", can you tell everywhere how I got this knife out?

Kenneth: ...You pulled it out of nowhere...I saw some kind of portal similar to the warp weapon system.

Yoru: Exactly! How convenient technology can be, isn't it? You can do many things, including crimes like smuggling.

She stands up again, making the knife dissapear. Kenneth helped Ledi to get on his feet.

**music resumes**


Ledi: Geez...That scared the heck out of poor me...why is she like this?

Saika: We're not allowed to share that information with you...

Hinata: And it's better if you leave her be from now on. Pretend you still know her as a regular student.

Yoru: What are you guys still doing here? I've already lent my time to you, I have stuff to do, now hush, get out of my property!

Kenneth: Right...thanks for your contribuition...

They start heading towards the Sports Building, now being aware of how unpleseant she can get.


Ledi: So that's her true self right?

Saika: Sadly...yes...I'm still questioning why she got hired by the Intelligence Office...

Hinata: Meanwhile, I've been imagining that she's dying to just break the quiet girl persona...she's always blunt and rude to everyone that knows who she truly is...

Kenneth: Can you really not say why she is like that?

Saika: Not in public anyway...But let's forget this event happened and focus on the mission.

Kanzakai School - 1st Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Team D

Music: Bettle Land (Day)

They asked many students if they have seen anything unusual, but didn't get much. Then, they got a phone call from Renath. Hiagor enabled the speakerphone so that everyone could listen to his report.


Renath: Sorry guys...I forgot to tell you that the surveilance system was on maitenance...

Hiagor: So the cameras were all off? Well, this would be a problem if someone got a hold of this information.

Renath: Indeed...I've sent the locations of each camera to your e-mail Detective Hiagor...maybe that will still help somewhat.

Hiagor: Thanks, I'll check these right now.

Jane: What about Tsuya? Did you find him?

Renath: No...The cameras didn't get him in any corridor after they were back online.

Jane: I see...

Renath: I'll keep watching the camera feed. You guys keep on investigating.

Hiagor: Right...I would like to report that we didn't find anything yet.

Renath: Let's keep trying! We shouldn't let that demoralize us.

Jane: You said it boss!

Renath: Alright, over and out.

Music: Core

The phone call ended. Hiagor pulled a tablet and checked his email, seeing the map attached to a recent message. After downloading it, he opened all the four files in separate tabs, letting the others study the locations as well.


Jane: I see...so the cameras on the school's building are mostly focused on the corridors. None of the rooms have any cameras.

Daniella: In comparison, the school's exterior feels like some maximum security prison. There's only some obstacles for blind spots, but they won't do much. I doubt even an internation spy like Sublimation Reptile would infiltrate this place.

Hiagor: Who's that?

Daniella: He's from a book I've read once. He's a famous master of stealth.

Hiagor: I feel like I've heard about someone similar before.

Daniella: I thought you liked books detective.

Hiagor: I've read mostly didactic books. I'm more of a film person in regards of fiction.

Daniella: I see...Anyway, you got my analogy right? So, the only time the spy would ever be able to do anything is during this large period where the cameres were inactive...Assuming he knew this happened.

Jane: The let's assume the worst right now and say that not only he knew the cameras were out of comission, but he also knew the location of each one. That would require someone from the staff to give him this information. Let's also assume he got it the same way Detective Hiagor did, it would be way safer, as the spy wouldn't risk being seen together with his accomplice.

Hiagor: (She seems to be on to something.)

Jane: Now if I was the spy, I would use that time to watch over Tsuya, see where he goes. Staying on the corridors would be an impossibility as a school staff would just send him back to his class.

Hiagor: But what if we assume the worst and think that the spy is on the same class as Tsuya?

Jane: I don't know...the chances are microscopic at best...Let's avoid this route for now.

Hiagor: (She shoot down my random guess really fast. While this isn't enough to say that she has talent, I'm still liking what I see.)

Daniella: (Then how about this?) Maybe there's be one spy per classroom?

Jane: I doubt they have that many. I feel like this case, the less people the better, so maybe there's one spy per floor...I believe that would be more reasonable. Anyway, continue with your reasoning Miss Katy, we'll go through this probability later.

Daniella: Very well. (My feeble ship has sunk as well.)

Jane: Okay. What if the spy stayed outside? Let's check the map for a moment.

Hiagor showed the map of the exterior, Jane located the place where her classroom stayed, then pointed towards some bushes.


Jane: Here, I think the spy could've used this place to stay hidden from the students and the staff.

Daniella: Wait, you did say Tsuya left the classroom some minutes before lunch right? The spy wouldn't be able to see where he went. I guess it would make more sense if his assistant was there instead and alerted the spy to any movement.

Jane: Yeah, that would make more sense. Let's go with that.

Italo: I don't want to say this...but I think his assistant is a Janitor.

Jane: Hm?

Daniella: (He's been quiet for quite a while.)

Italo: It might be like an obvious choice to put the blame on...but this is because a Custodian would be the perfect person to stay there without standing out too much. Not only he does have acess to all of the rooms in the school, he would also be the perfect candidate to inform the spy about the disable cameras. I can't really think of anything else.

Hiagor: I see...So if we piece everything we've theorized so far, it would be that: Our Janitor stood near the window of Jane and Tsuya's classroom for a while to observe it. Then, when he saw Tsuya leaving the classroom, he told his partner about it, and now...

Hiagor: Oh...snap!

Music: Intermission ~The Deepening of the "Night"

Everybody came to the same conclusion, but Jane was the only one to say it out loud.


Jane: The Spy is with Tsuya right now.

Italo: Calm down Katy, these are just assumptions after all.

Jane: We still have to explore every possibility...and right now, we have to make sure Tsuya is safe.

Hiagor: While she still has a point...right now, if anything big happens, the cameras would've seen it.

Jane: Right...

Hiagor: Let's wait for any calls from Renath.

Jane: Right...I'll go ask my classmates to see if they saw the Janitor outside.

Hiagor: Then we'll head to the Faculty Office. I don't think there's any use on asking more students right now.

Jane then, went back to her classroom in a hurry. While their deduction was full of "ifs", she still had to make sure if some of them hit the mark or not. Team D headed towards the Faculty Office in order to regroup.

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

BGM: Outcast Hunters' Theme stops playing


Marina: Understood. I will not disappoint you all.

Auror: OK, so I guess that settles for the events up until now.

Marina: Well, other than that, I suppose we should wait until school is over so we can see Mister Lucent's conditions at the shrine.

Auror: Right. With that said, let's have lunch now before our boxes get cold.

They began to open their boxes and to eat.


Auror: Hmm... guess I'm going down to the cafeteria to get something sweet for me to eat. Does someone want it too?

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Smile-less soiree

Reimu finally landed at the shrine. Cookie was at the entrance, waiting for her.


Reimu: How's the situation?

Cookie: He fell asleep. I did an initial treatment, but I think you're more able at this than me.

Cookie: You did took your time to come back. Did something happen?

Reimu: Had a little of complications at my end, but it's fine now.

Cookie: I see... though you came here unnacompanied. I thought someone would be coming with you in order to check up on him

Reimu: I'd rather evade a lot of those guys coming here at the shrine... though I'm sure they're going to send someone, even if I asked not to.

Reimu: Powered or not, he's a civilian. It's over our control how they're going to administrate the situation in the end.

Cookie: Yes... that's a little unfortunate.

Reimu: Not to mention that I entered in the battle. Since I don't belong to this world and my shrine appeared out of nowhere...

Cookie: They'll question every single circumstance possible.

Reimu: Exactly. And I can't let any of them slide at any second.

Cookie: I'll stay inside then. I don't see myself being an actual help in this situation.

Reimu: Best if you do concentrate on taking care of the boy. I'll handle the authorities.

Reimu: And remind me of giving you all the information later. We didn't have much time to talk, with the whole thing yesterday.

Cookie: OK. I'll remind you later.

BGM: Aqua

Meanwhile at the room, Lucent was starting to rest as he began to have a flashback of his memories.

Memory: The Day They Left Me Behind

8 Years Ago

They arrived in front of the orphanage, seemingly in an immense hurry. Both left the car, she carrying the injured child in her arms. It was raining and she stood trembling at the door, firm grasp at the young boy she held on her arms.


???: ...

???: Dear, we need to go now. You have to leave Lucent so we can escape.
???: I... I know that... b̴̵͟͜͝ư̕͞͡t̀͢ ̢̨I̧̢ ͠҉̨c͜͠͝҉ą̷n͘̕̕͢'̧t̵̀͢͝.̷̴̴̢͘ ̛͟͡I̶͝ ̴͘͘҉̨d͝ó̶̡͡͝n̵̛'̴͜͢͡t̵̵̵ ͢͞͝͝w҉̷̕͟à̶n̨̡̨҉͢t̷̴̡̨͜ ̷ţ̶̢̢͡o҉̴̸ ̷̸͠ĺ̴͘͟ę́̕͜͜à̵̧͢v͜͢͜͝͏é̸͢ ̴̴͟͡͝h̸̸̶̸̨i҉̸́̕͝m̵̀͟͜͞ ̵͢͜b҉è̴̶̢h̸̴̕͘i͢͠͝n҉͠͞d͏͘͟.̡̢.̶͠.̷̡̀͞ ̷̷͡ņ́͝ó̴̢̡͝t̛̀҉̸͘ ̷̛̕à̵̵͠f̵̢̛̕t҉̸̢͟e̷҉r̷ ̶̧͝è̸̶͠͠v̧̨̀͠e̶̢r̨͢҉ỳ̴̨t̢͘͘͟͢h͟͜͠҉į̵̶̕͟n͏̧͘͜g̡҉̵̧̡ ͟͟͡t̡h͘͜҉̷ȩ̷͢͟y͡͏ ̴̵̛͡d̨̀͘͜i̶̡͟d̀͏̨͠ ̴̢̧̛t̸̶̢́ơ̛̕͟͢ ͏̨͜h͏̧i̛̕m҉̵͏̕͞.̶̧.̵̨̢̛.̨

???: I know it hurts. B̷̢̕͝͡é҉̧͟l̕͟i͞é̛v̛̛͟͝é̸̀̕͠ ̨̛́̀m̷e҉́,̵́͝ ̧͘͝͞I̵̢͞͡ ̧́d̡̨͜͢o͝n̛̛͟'̢̀͢t̵̵͠ ̷̸͢͟͝w͢͡á̷̢̨͠ņ̷̨̢t̷̶͢͟͡ ̡͟͞t͟͏o͏̀́͞ ̵̢̕d̶̷́́͝ǫ͝ ̨́t̷͜͠͞h̢̀͘͟͝ì̴̵͘s̵͏҉̴̸ ̸̷̕e͜͢͠i̸̴̧̢t̴͟͟͠͏h̷͟͢͡͞é̢̛͜͠r̨͘͠͡.҉̛́͟.̵̡́͡.͟͡͞͞ but we have no choice.

???: T͟͢h҉̷̶ȩ̸̧͝ŗ̸͜͡ȩ̀̕͜ ͜͡h̴̴̷͞a̴̛͝ś̡͝ ̶̡͜͞͠t̴̡o͏͝ ́́̕̕b̨͝é̢́̕͜ ̸̸̨̧̀à̀͢͟ ̵̨͘͟w̶̧̛á̴̴̡y҉̴̛ ̷f̶̨o̴̢̕͡r̷̶̨͝ ̵̶҉u̵̢͡͞s̨͘͜͟ ̴̧̧̀͝t̷̡́͘o͏̸̶̢̕ ҉̢̀͏ĺ̴́͏i̵̧͘͜v̧͞͞e͡͝͠ ̀́t͘͘ó̴͞͡g̷̨̀͝͝e̷̛ţ̷̸h͡͏̷͏é̛̕r͜͏͟͢!̶̴̧͘͜ ͟͠F́҉ǫ͟͞҉͝r͘͝ ̕͠m̧͘͜e̡͟ ̴̕͟͝͠t̵̡҉̶̧ơ̶̵̶̴ ͘͏s͘͝t̶́́a̢͠͡y̧҉ ̢̨́͟͠a̶̸̕p̶̶͘a͘͜͝r̴̶̕͜͝ţ̢̀͠ ̧̢͢͢͞ó̢͝f̴̨́͡͝ ̷͢h́̀i̡̡͟m̵͘͏͞,̢ ͏̧a̷̵̕͡f҉͡t̶͡è́͘͜r̡̢҉ ̷̴̨̧͠a̸͘͠l̵̵̡̨͡ŕ̴̸̶҉è҉̀̕a̷d̡̢̨́͝y̵̨̧ ̴́̀͟͡ĺ̸̢̕͜o͞͏͏̧s̨͟i͡͠ń̶̢͠g̀ ̵̶h̵̕͝i͟͝͡s̶̶̵̢͞ ̢͘͟͡b͏̸r̵͟͠͠͝ơ̶̸҉̶t̢̡͢͞h͢͡è́r̴̢̛̀͟ ̸̶͝t̡̨͞o̵ ̧҉̴̨͟t̕͜h̷͜͞͏̷o͟ş̵̵͞͝ę ̕̕m͜͜ǫ̨͘͘͝n͜҉͢͜s̶҉̸͟͟t̶̸e̷͟r̕ś̵̡͡͞.̸̨̧͝.̢͝.҉̷̢̕͜!͏̷̛!̴̢͜͡

???: Our fate has already been sealed. Time runs short for us and you know. If we don't leave, they'll attack this place without remorse.

???: ... Why? What have we done wrong? W͘͝͞h͘y̢̧͟͠ ̷҉̷̴ḑ́͠o͠ ̷̡̧͜Ì̸̡ ̸̧h̵͘áv҉̸̛̀͟ȩ̛͘ ͏̶t̢͜͡o̴̴̶̧̕ ̸͞s̷̛̕u̕͡͝͝f̵͏͏͘͠f̸̴̕ę̡͘͞r͏̕ ͏̡͜l̛̕i̶k̷͞e͝͏̷͞ ͢͡͡͡t͡҉́ḩ̴́́͠í̢͜s̸͏̸͟͝?͠͏̵

???: They'll reach us if we don't move. Let's go.

They left him lying at the front door and knocked three times. Both gave their son one last glance, leaving with him a grimoire and a cross-shaped pendant.


???: Son, listen to me. Ǹ̨ờ̡͢t̶̸́͟͝h̷̶̡́͡i̵͜͢͢n͘͢͟͠͠g͏̧̕͟͞ ̷̵҉o̢̧͞͞f͏̨͢ what happened back then was your fault. We're running away like this t͟͟͢͡o̸͝ ͏͜k̸̵̨̛̕è̀̕͜͡e̴͏p҉̡̡ ̵͏̶͠y̧͠óu̵ ̵̷̀s̴͟͢a̷͘͞͡f̴̵̸̧͢ȩ̴҉. I want you to grow up i͡͝n͡͏t̡͘ờ̡̀͡ ̡҉̡̛͡a҉͘̕͜ ̴͡f̴i҉͟͝ņ̧͞͏ȩ͘͏ ̷̛́͘͜m̨͠a̷̡̛͝ń̸̴... I want you to discover the truth for yourself. I know you can find it... and once you do, you will m̷a҉̵̡͏̴k̕e̛͘͡ ̢͏̢͟t̸̡h͏̶̴͡e͏ ̵̡͢ŗ̢͜e̛̛͘͟͞ş̛̕͘͟p̷̸̡̡͡ơ̧n̵̛͝s͜͏̸͡í̕͝b̶̷͟l͏̸̨͡҉e͏̵̨͢͜ pay for the crime.

???: I will come back someday, my little l̶̵͡o̡͢͡v̨͟͠͠e͠͏͜͞. When that day comes, we'll life a h͢͢͟͝a͏͜͢͞͠p̡͟p̶̢̛͞ỳ̴̵͟ life, where the crime you were accused for will n̶͜͢o͜͞t̴́͜͜͡ bother us, because it was s̷̢͠o̶͜m̸̷͢e͘͡͞ó̵͢͠n̷̛͘͘ȩ́ ̧͢͠e̕l̡̀s̸̵͘͟͡è̶͘,̶͏ ͢͜͡n͘͢͞҉ò̴̢̨́t̸̴̢̕ you. And remember... Mommy may be leaving you behind, but that's because she ļ҉ǫ̧v̢̢̕͟e҉̡́͡ş̡͝͡ ̡͢͞͡ỳ̛͜͞o҉̶͠u̴̵͜҉͠ ̸a͟͠҉̸͟n̕͢d̸̷̸̨ ́͢s̀͜h̵͜͞e̴̛ ҉͢ẁ̛̀a͏̨̛́ń͘t̸̴̕͜s̷͢͡ ̨҉t̛҉͘o͞ ̷̀s̸̢̀͘e͟͏ę̵͞ ̶͢͡͏͞ý̸͞͠o͢͜u̕͟͞͡͠ ́͝h̀́͜͝a̷̵͘p̵̨̡͝p̛̕̕͟y̶͜͏҉,̡́ ҉͟͝a͡͡͡ẁ̸̛͠a̷̡̕͟ỳ̴̧͢ ̵͜f̕͟͢͝r̸̴̴̛o̷̵̡͢m̧̨̕͘͢ ̶̛́͢͡t҉̕͟h̷̀͘͞͠e͟҉ ̶͝p̷͏̸͟͞á̛͡i͘͢n̵̵̷̴̢.̵̶

Both of them embark in the car and leave. As he was completely injured, even crying hurt him. The door opened and a kid appeared right at his back.

Kid: Ah!! L-Lady Amara!! There's an injured boy right here in the door!!

*BGM fades*

He closed his eyes, but the tears wouldn't stop running. The pain of his memories was deeply rooted into his soul, as he couldn't believe the lie he was told back then.


Lucent: Why couldn't you just admit it already? Why did you lie to me, Mom...? Why...?

Was it so hard for you to say that you hated me? Was it so hard... for you to say that you two would never come back?

[Kael Taiyou]

Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop


Reeta: Hehehe~! About the sweets.

Reeta pulls out the truffles that Lucent made.


Reeta: Ta-da~!

Rayla: Ah, Lucent's truffles.

Theo: Whoa! He made this? That's one talent I didn't knew he had.

Rayla: Tiane and me already had ours, so you can skips us.

Reeta: Okay then, as for everyone else, don't be shy and pick one. I'm sure Lucent would be happy if you guys tried them.

Kaori: In that case, I'll help myself with one.

Nanase: Same here.

Theo: Might as well try one out. We'll all go tell him how good it tasted when we visit him.

Reeta: Yep! (This will surely make him smile.)

Kanzakai School - 3rd Year Classrooms Area: Corridors

Music: The Frontier Fortress

Zeelena had just arrived at the 3rd Floor. As she was about to begin her search, Lyna was passing by.


Lyna: Hm? Hi Zeelena.

Zeelena: Hey Lyna, what brings you here?

Lyna: Just walking around. You?

Zeelena: I'm actually searching for Tsuya. Nicky told me it's important, but he can't say for what it is.

Lyna: (Yep...something is definively happening.) Do you have an idea where he might be?

Zeelena: No...I just saw him climbing the stairs to this place.

Lyna: Well, guess I'll help you out. If it's important, then the more people searching, the better.

Zeelena: Really? Thanks a lot Lyna. I'm sure we're doing something important.

Lyna: I'll search the other classrooms, you search the empty classrooms.

Zeelena: Got it! First one that finds him lets out a scream.

They parted ways, Lyna had a look of worry in her face as she started her search.


Lyna: (Tsuya...What is he doing in this floor? That's not like you at all. All these police officers at the school's entrances...Barry and Drake together...What's going to happen in this school?)

Meanwhile, Team C was were still searching for Vincent Carl, Team D was nearing the Faculty Officer at the first floor while Team A were still searching for cellphones that contained the message about the cameras. Jane had got confirmation that there was indeed a Janitor outside for a couple of moments before lunch.

Kanzakai School - Gym Area: Sports Building

Team B

The group first decided to check the board games section. Ledi told them Tsuya usually went there to practice chess during lunch, but as they got there, he wasn't around. Thinking he might be there later, they headed to the sports field.


Ledi: This is where we play volley during lunchtime and basketball after school.

Kenneth: Why is basketball so late?

Ledi: Oh, we usually switch schedules weekly. So you see, by the next week, we'll be having basketball during lunchtime.

Kenneth: I see.

Ledi: Now then, I believe the storage room Miss Yoru was talking about, is the one a little bit further. It's a large room where we store broken and unused equipment.

Hinata: Is it really that big?

Ledi: Pretty much. I've been there quite a few times to help carry some things. It never really felt that cramped.

Hinata: Right...

They've arrived at the their destination, noticing a huge lock on the door.


Ledi: Oh snap...I forgot about the key.

Saika: There is no time...We'll break it apart. Do not worry, I'll take responsability for this.

Ledi: I-I see...

Hinata: I'll do it Miss Ventorian...now all of you stand back!

They did as instructed and stayed away. Hinata took a deep breath and took a stance.


Hinata: (Let the chi flow, make your soul an body as one...Then, when you have reached a clear mind, it's when you awaken your burning spirit!)

Suddenly, Hinata started generating flames. They rage violently around her, as if being blown by a strong wind.


Hinata: TAKE THIS!!!

She punched the door and it exploded right after.


Ledi: Whoa!

Hinata: Fire is the only element a chi master can produce...It's an art that completely foregoes range in exchange for explosive strikes like the one you saw.

Kenneth: It's impressive indeed. This is the first time I've seen your power Miss Shuusuke. I've heard that chi masters have to train since childhood to break the limits of their body. What made you to pursue such strenght?

Hinata: We'll talk about that later...My motive isn't really that impressive...but I still know it will lead to a longer conversation.

Kenneth: Point taken.

They've entered the storage room and soon noticed something on the middle. It was some sort of metallic disc with antenas coming out of it. Close to it were four metallic bars fixed on the ground, being connected with wires.


Ledi: What is that?

Saika: I'm...not sure myself...Maybe it's a warp device?

Hinata: But what are these bars for? They don't need those to transport weapons.

Ledi: With the cameras turned off...they sure did have a lot of time to set this up.

Hinata: Let's dissasemble this and send to the guild for analysis...No use in destroying it if we don't know what it actually is.

Saika: Agreed.

Ledi: Oh, let me get some tools that might help.

When Ledi left the room to search for a toolbox, suddenly, the device activated, they saw the space around them get distorted.

Music: The 25th Crisis


Saika: What? It's doing something.

Kenneth: But we didn't do anything...unless...

Hinata: It's remote controlled...stay alert guys!
???: It's too late, no matter how fast you are.

Hinata: Huh? You're...

Before Hinata could get a better look at the person talking by the entrace, ripples resembling the warp weapon portal expanded throught the room, making all three of them vanish without a trace after they got touched by it. Some objects on the room also dissapeared together with them, but larger objects stayed in place.

???: Well, seems like this device really works. It's posssible to teleport people using our current tech...But it doesn't seem to discriminate between people and objects.
???: Now then... Tsuya must've been brainwashed by now. I'll contact "that person" for confirmation. We need to get out of here ASAP now that I know this is a trap made for us.

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

Auror, Marina and Masaru got their truffles and each of them took a bite of it.


Auror: Wow, this is lemon! And it's actually pretty good!

Marina: I got strawberry! It is truly delicious!

Masaru: Mine's actually traditional and it's actually really good too!

Auror: OK, it's official. Lucent's making my birthday cake.

Masaru: How can you impose this on him when he's not even here to say something?

Auror: I guess you forgot how I'm actually known. You know, forceful.

Masaru: Oh... right. I did forget that...

Marina: I am pretty sure Mister Lucent would be very happy to see everyone smiling like this.

Auror: Which is why we got to tell him once we go to the shrine, like Theo said.

Marina: Of course.

Auror: Hey, what flavors did you guys get?

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Student Archives

With the recent invasion of Lilina, Mia's whole disciplinary method fell apart and she joined the two of them to organize everything. That made Xaizor actually grumpy because he was motivated to fight her and the newcomer seemed to ruin everything.


Xaizor: *grumble*

Lilina: Is something wrong, Xaizor? You've been grumbling a lot for the past minutes.

Xaizor: Just ignore me, Lilina.

Mia: (Wow, he's actually frustrated... did he wanted to fight me that much?)

Lilina: By the way, are we near the M profiles yet?

Xaizor: I'm finishing the K ones...

Mia: I'm currently with the L.

Following the logic, Lilina got the M student profiles and began searching for Masaru's profile.


Lilina: (Let's see... Masaru... Masaru...)

Lilina: (Aha! Found you.)

Upon getting it, Lilina stopped for a moment to analyze it. She saw all the information and got to the relatives in school. For her surprise, it it didn't just show Genji, who's Masaru's father. Someone else appeared.


Lilina: (Wait... what?! He and Lucent are cousins...?!)

Mia: Is something the matter, Lilina?

Lilina: N-No, no! I-I was just surprised by looking at a profile.

Xaizor: Hey, don't go checking the profiles like if we have all time of the world! C'mon, let's end this quick...

Mia: H-He's somewhat right. Lilina, please continue.

Lilina: Right... (This is new... but it's still not enough for me to link everything in place. I might pay the Guild a visit after school.)

[Kael Taiyou]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Student Archives


Kaori: Also Lemon.

Theo: Mine was chesnuts.

Andorina: Grapes.

Nanase: Blueberry.

Reeta: Mine was cherry-flavored. It was great!

Reeta: By the way, there won't be any forced cake-making as long as he's okay with it, you hear me Auror?

Rayla: I second that. I give you guts for declaring that right in front of us, but don't do it again even if you're joking.

Theo: Yikes.

Tiane: Ah! I just remembered...Rayla, what about that guy that wanted to meet Lucent after school?

Rayla: Oh right, now that he's recovering at the shrine, they won't be able to meet.

Theo: Huh? What are you two talking about?

Rayla: We didn't tell you guys this right? Well...

Rayla told everyone about Lucent's meeting with Azrel. Their reactions were pretty much of suspicion.

Unknown Location: Tele-Transport Room
Securing Spatial Location...
Space Secured...
Completing Transportation Sequence!

Music: Escape from Enemy Base

When Team B noticed, they were suddenly in a room they didn't reconize. They were standing over the platform of a huge teleportation machine. Some of the objects from the storage room were also with them.


Hinata: Ah! What?

Kenneth: Where are we?

Saika: This sensation...it's almost as if magic was involved in the teleportation.

Hinata: Excuse me...

Sudddenly, Saika summoned her katana.


Saika: Technically, it is possible to summon a human being with magic, but you need a huge amount of magic for that, because not only you have to consider it's mass, but the amount of power that person has. It's not really something practical to use unless you have a huge amount of magic, so we mostly stick with weapons and other smaller objects.

Hinata: I see...

Saika: (But wait, if the mysterious organization is using a device infused with magic...does this means they've found a way to conserve magic once it leaves the body of a mage? Doesn't that also means that an Ancestor Mage is helping them out? I've got to report this to Barry.) Now then...We're most likely at the enemy's base and they've probably noticed us already.

Kenneth: You're right...I can already hear their footsteps.

Hinata: I'll call for help. We have to get someone to locate the signal of our communicators.

Saika: Good Idea, now let's get going, Kenneth, you lead the way.

Kenneth: Understood.

They started navigating the base, relying on Kenneth's enhanced senses to avoid as many battles as possible. They've noticed that the corridors were rather spacious, as if knowing that if a fight broke out, they would have a big enough space to move. Meanwhile, Hinata was trying to contact someone from the Intelligence Office.

Summer Area - From Rooftop to Rooftop

A lone red-haired girl was jumping from building to building with ease. Her focus right now was to build speed to a bigger leap to a building across the street. Then, her communicator started ringing.


???: Hm? This frequency...

That brief moment made her lose focus, tripping on the edge of the building she was about to jump off.


???: Wah! Nonononononono!

She managed to grab on a window when she started falling, then, pulled herself back up to the top of it.


???: Whew...that was close...N-nobody saw that...right?

The girl once again checked the frequency. It was from someone she knew.


???: Hinata?

Almost immidietaly, she pressed the answer button.


???: Hello Hinata~! How's your day going?

Hinata: Hey Tatsuna, this is an emergency.

Tatsuna: Eh?

Hinata: See if you can track the signal of my communicator. I don't know where I am right now.

Tatsuna: What happened? Are you not at a school right now?

Hinata: No...We're at some sort of underground base. I'll explain the details later.

Tatsuna: Got it. I'll call the navigator and see if she can track your location. Then, I'll be heading there with reinforcements before you know it.

Hinata: Oh, and call Bariand and tell him that there's a teleporter device at the Storage Room in the Sports Building. Tell him that he shouldn't approach it until the spy is caught.

Tatsuna: Roger that! You can count on me.

Hinata: (As I can always do.) See you later.

Tatsuna: (Wasn't really expected to get involved into this...Not complaining though, I've prepared myself for this kind of day.)

Kanzakai School - Surveilance Room


Renath: Huh?

When he was double checking the camera feeds from the 3rd floor, he noticed one in particular that stood out. It was a girl who was aparently trying to keep a door to one of the empty classroom shut. Upon closer inspection, he could see the door shaking, as if someone was trying to open it from the inside.


Renath: Just what's going on over there?

Before he went for his cellphone to call Barry, he saw Zeelena on the camera feed and decided to observe a little more.

Kanzakai School - 3rd Year Classrooms Area: Corridors


Girl: Hey, you over there.

Zeelena: Hm? Me?

Girl: Yes...Go call someone...there's an assassin in this room.

Zeelena: Say what?

Girl: I've been trying to keep him inside until now...but I don't know for how long I'll...GYA!

Zeelena: Here, I'll hold the door for you.

Girl: Thanks...I'll go get the help then...Seems like the guy who has been watching the camera is slacking off.

Renath: (She doesn't know the cameras had been inactive before lunch.)

Zeelena: Really? That sucks. Anyway, you can count on me to keep this door closed.

Girl: Once again, thank you.

As the girl was out of sight, Zeelena decided to let person on the other side open the door.


Tsuya: Finally...Listen, you have to believe me when I said...

Zeelena: Hi Tsuya! Had a feeling it was you on the other side.

Tsuya: What? You're not the girl from before.

Zeelena: Nope! I'm Zeelena Dania! Nice to meet you.

Tsuya: Right...

Zeelena: This smell...

When she checked inside the room, she saw someone's bloodied corpse.


Zeelena: No way...I thought that girl was exagerating but...

Music: Towards Nothingness

She took a few steps back, trying to process what she was seeing. Feeling like she could scream at any moment. Tsuya tried his best to calm her down and to explain the situation, but Zeelena didn't utter another word out of shock. Moments later, Team A arrived at the classroom with the girl from before.


Andressa: Okay...okayokayokayokayokay...what am I seeing? That better be ketchup.

Kenzuki: Ketchup doesn't have that kind of smell...

Barry: He's dead.

Tsuya: ...

Kenzuki: Mr. Abata...you're coming with us to the Student Council Room.

Tsuya: Did you think...I did it?

Kenzuki: It's too early to take assumptions...It will all depend on what the investigation will uncover...And your cooperation as well.

Tsuya: ...Right.

Andressa: ...

Barry: First time seeing death Miss Kou?

Andressa: Of-damn-course...and this up close as well...Dammit, this is just Yusagi all over again.

Zeelena: Yusagi...

Andressa: Tsuya, it better been not you...because I'm not sure what I'll do if I find out the culprit!

Tsuya: ...

The school was alerted of the murder. While that did cause a bit of panic, the students were instructed to stay at their classrooms, as they already had a prime suspect in their custody. A while after, the investigation group found out about the dissapearence of most of Team B, with Barry receinving a call from Tatsuna about Hinata's message soon after.

[MagusDream]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

BGM: Troubled

With the questioning about Azrel rising, Auror did suspect that he would end up appearing. However, Masaru decided to point out a fact about Lilina.


Auror: Even if Lucent isn't here, I'm sure he'll end up appearing. If he does, we might be able to question him what he wants.

Marina: A mysterious person who wishes to speak with Lucent, allowing him to only take one person with him...

Masaru: That guy... so he's getting himself into another meddling too...

Auror: Another?

Masaru: He showed up yesterday, out of nowhere, and gave something that looked like a wand to Lilina.

Marina: Like a wand...?

Auror: And you haven't taken it from her?

Masaru: Well, she insisted on keeping it with herself so Kail said it should be OK if she doesn't activate it.

Auror: You morons! For God's sake, that could be another Glaive! And what does it matter if Lilina consents or not with giving the thing away?!

Masaru: W-Well, if Kail said it'd be fine, I thought-

Auror: But it wouldn't! Geez, I'm going after Lilina...

Marina: Mr. Auror, please wait. It is best if we do not go.

Auror: Eh?

Marina: If we force Ms. Lilina to give us this wand-like object, we have the risk of her activating it against us. Supposedly, we need to evade chances of her becoming our enemy out of a sudden.

The idea sounded ridiculous, but Marina rose a good point. If Lilina was already defensive with Masaru and the Guild, she would be even more if they were to question her now.

Auror: I hate to admit it... but you're right about this.

Marina: Besides, something has been bothering me with this information. May I share my insight?

Masaru: Sure.

Marina: It might be baseless assumption... but does it not feel like Ms. Lilina knows more than what she leaves apparent? If we assume that the answer is positive...

Auror: Then she's a good liar who's been hiding that she knows about the existence of her powers. It also would definitely explain why she kept the Glaive with her.

Marina: If the answer were to be negative, though, she might have some expectation out of it and is innocently believing that her powers are completely related to whether or not the wand works...

Auror: We need to confirm all those things with this Azrel guy first. He's definitely appearing at school, since I doubt he knows that Lucent fought and was taken away to the shrine.

Auror: On another hand... and while I do agree with the situation you proposed, we need to confront Lilina about the wand. If she's lying about her powers, she's endangering herself and the other Psychic girls that study here.

Marina: Mr. Auror...

Auror: We need to avoid casualties as much as possible. Both with the Mysterious Organization and this new Nightmare incident rising up.

Location: Kanzakai School - 1st Year Classroom A

Fuindor and Sumireko all stood there, looking right at the window as the whole class commented about the murder.

Fuindor: What the hell happened? Why would a murder happen at a time like this?

Sumireko: I don't know, but it's getting me really curious. I guess I should investigate as well.

Fuindor: Hey, don't go outside. You know the rules, don't you?

Sumireko: But what if a ghost murdered the student?

Fuindor: Don't say that even as a joke. Besides, you heard what Orie said.
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Sumireko: Alright, alright... geez...

[Kael Taiyou]

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop


Tiane: Wand...as a Glaive...

Rayla: Sounds odd to you?

Tiane: I want to say that Compact Glaives have a standartized format, but that wouldn't make much difference since that object is still suspicious either way.

Kaori: Agreed. It still as dangerous if she ever gets to use it.

Kaori pulls out her glaive device once more to compare it to Tiane's own. While they did have a different color and markings in order to differentiate the types, they were still the same size, fitting in their hands almost like a pocket watch.


Theo: (A small object that equips someone with an armor...I wouldn't be surprised if those guys took inspiration from the Kresnik Family...Good thing normal people can't harness magic, or else they would probably target Ancestor Mages as well...)

Rayla: That guy is probably willing to talk since he asked that Lucent was allowed to bring one person with him...Guess he won't mind if we bring more...I mean, we are going to know the contents of that conversation anyway.

Nanase: Do I need to be around for this?

Rayla: Eh? Oh...Of course not. You're just a normal girl right? You don't need to involve yourself with our problems.

Nanase: Yeah...That was a silly question... (Besides, I have something else to do today...)

Andorina: ???

Reeta: Then, we'll leave the guys who can fight to deal with this shady man. We powerless people will go ahead on visiting Lucent. Make sure to get everything from that guy.

Rayla: That we'll do.

Unknown Base - Corridors

Music: Fuse


Kenneth: Scents from every direction...Guess this is as far as we'll run.

Saika: Tch...Guess We'll have no other choice.

Hinata: There's still up. HAAAAA!!!

With a soaring flaming uppercut, Hinata went right through the ceiling, reaching the upper floor. Saika and Kenneth followed her suit.


Hinata: Now then Kenneth, where next?

Kenneth: Nowhere...some of them followed us.

Hinata: What?

They saw three Flying Type-Glaive Soldiers coming out of the hole.


Soldier: Engaging Targets...

Saika: AWAY!!!

With a slash motion of her sword, Saika created a powerful blast of wind that pushed away the three soldiers at the same time. They struggled to keep their balance on the air and collided against a wall.


Saika: I'll take care of them. You two go find the exit and give me a call when you find it.

Hinata: Understood.

Kenneth: I suggest we keep heading up.

Hinata and Kenneth went ahead. Saika slowly walked towards her opponents, who were taking aim at her.


Saika: A word of advice...staying on the air isn't going to do much against me. In fact, engaging an Ancestor Mage will be your last mistake.

Soldier: Next objective is to keep the target busy until reinforcements arrive.

Saika: (Absolutely no hint of emotion...Is this also because of brainwashing?)

Meanwhile, Hinata communicator was ringing.


Hinata: It's Tatsuna.

Tatsuna: Alright Hinata, all's done. Barry has been alerted to that place and our superiors is trying to locate your signal.

Hinata: Will it take long?

Tatsuna: Depends on how much interference there is. But since we're able to speak normally like, not much.

Hinata: (Guess they didn't take into account the fact that someone they might captured could have a communicator...No wait...that would be too sloppy. I'm sure they were aware of the risks of having their teleporter discovered...)

Tatsuna: And depending on where you might be, I might be part of the rescue team.

Hinata: So...Guess the rookie is finally going to get some field experience.

Tatsuna: It's time to finally unleash the dragon! Well, I do confess that I'm a bit nervous.

Hinata: Get used to it. You knew what you were getting into when you joined the intelligence office.

Tatsuna: That I did...Oh right, the operators are asking if you see the outside from there?

Hinata: No windows, which makes me think we're at the underground floors of some building right now.

Tatsuna: Shucks...Okay then, over and out.

Hinata: Goodbye for now.

Kenneth: Just in time, I was about to say there's more scents surrounding us.

Hinata: Then, time to do the same as before.

She does another flaming uppercut that makes her go through the ceiling, reaching the upper floor.

Reunion after the tragedy

Music: Unrest

Moments later, the police was there to investigate the crime scene. All the groups sans most of Team B were reunited at the Student Council Room. Jane was there was well, being told that Tsuya has been found. Zeelena and the girl who was keeping Tsuya inside the empty classroom were also there for questioning.


Hiagor: (So many things happening at once...Guess our hunch was right after all...horribly right. I can only hope the rest of Team B is okay.)

Kenzuki: Now then...Time to begin your questioning Mr. Abata.

Tsuya: I've already told you everything...

Kenzuki: Do it again from the beginning. Don't miss any detail.

Jane: M-Maybe you should take it easy with him...

Kenzuki: Only when I'm sure he's not the culprit, then I'll apologize. You have my word for that. In the meanwhile, be quiet, if we don't take this seriously, we might never catch the one behind this.

Jane: (How can I with you treating him like that?)

Andressa: (Lady Samurai really likes doing this...)

Kenzuki: Now then...Tell me what were you doing in that room. And again, don't miss any details or it might be bad for your case.

Drake: (Yep...She's really fit to be in the police force alright...)

Tsuya: ...Fine...Like I said, when I arrived at that classroom, he was already...

Kenzuki: What were you doing there? What motivated a 1st year student who so far had a strict routine to break it? There's been people who reported to us that they saw you heading toward the 3rd Year floor instead of going to practice chess like you usually do in the Sports Building. You can't keep avoiding the issue here.

Tsuya: F-Fine...but not in front of Jane.

Barry: Sorry, but no can do. Your friend has been worried sick about you. She has all the right to know what is happening right now.

Tsuya: B-But if I say something...she might think...

Jane: That's wrong! You're not a killer Tsuya. There's no way I can believe that, no matter what you say.

Tsuya: Y-You don't get it...

Jane: This is about yesterday right?

Tsuya: !!!

Music: Walhall


Jane: I don't get the reaction. You should be aware that I know you long enough to guess what you're thinking. You looked so distressed by yesterday's events...It wasn't hard connecting these dots...But I know for sure that you're not the killer.

Tsuya: Katy...

Mina: You have such a great friend Abata.

Tsuya: ...Yeah... (But...I don't think I deserve her...)

Kenzuki: Now that you don't need to be afraid, Are you willing to talk now?

Tsuya: ...Yes. I'll tell you everything. And if you don't want me to miss any detail, then I'll begin with the event that might've started all of this.

Music: Mirage

"Yesterday...When I was leaving basketball practice, Jane was waiting for me by the door...Then, the bullies showed up and started picking on me. Katy tried to stood up for me, but that only made them angrier...and suddenly, one of them forcefully kissed her.

That was the last straw for me. I've had my first actual bout of anger. I tackled the guy in order to save Katy, then we both ran away as fast as we could. This event made me realize...that anyone close to me would be a victim of all these bullies as well. So I decided to distance myself from Katy for a while...until I've settled everything up.

This meant that...I had to confront those guys head on, I had to stand up for myself or else this torture would never stop. And I would start with the leader of one of these groups. His name is Vincent Carl...the student that was killed today. I've actually talked to him yesterday to meet me alone at the empty classroom...When I got there, I saw that he was already dead, and the girl who was passing by saw it and assumed I did it."


Kenzuki: What were you planning to do once you've met him?

Tsuya: Sincerely...I wasn't so sure. Once I've reached the door...I've hesitated for a bit...then apologized mentally to Jane before entering...But I'm almost sure I would get into a fight with him.

Girl: Heh! You certainly has the motive for the crime.

Tsuya: I've already told you that it wasn't me.

Girl: We'll see about that once we check the camera footage.

Renath: About that...it's impossible. There's been a maintenance for the whole morning, and the cameras had to be off during that time.

Girl: EXCUSE ME? I can't believe this...

Hiagor: Which means that right now...we can't prove Tsuya's innocence...and his story does make for a solid motive for murder...

Tsuya: ...Of course...

Jane: I still believe he didn't do it. Sure, he was going to do something wrong, but I know for sure that he wouldn't go that far. Tsuya is a kind person, I know it.

Girl: Too bad that alone won't be enough.

Kenzuki: She's right. Regardless if you believe him or not, evidence is everything.

Jane: Then we just have to find it right? That will be our job right now.

Hiagor: (This sure takes me back to when I was a police officer. I haven't investigated a murder ever since I left the force.)

Barry: While I do admit that all of this makes sense, we have yet to hear more details from this girl.

Girl: What? But I saw him in that room with the victim. It's not hard to guess...

Barry: So you saw him after the murder ocurred right?

Girl: Y-Yeah...

Barry: Then as a witness, you're not that decisive if you don't have anything to prove how he did the crime.

Girl: Argh...

Nadia: Ah! That's right, I just remembered that Vincent Carl wasn't supposed to come to school today.

Tsuya: He wasn't?

Kenzuki: Oh right, we gave him detention once we've heard about the event from yesterday. And the teachers knew about it as well so they would know if he was in classroom and would've sent him back home the moment they noticed him.

Hiagor: Intriging.

Jane: Found something out detective?

Hiagor: I just pieced some things together, and the result is quite interesting: A student that wasn't supposed to come to school today got a message telling him about the cameras being off for the morning. He took it as an opportunity to stay hidden at the empty classrooms in the 3rd floor in order to meet up with Tsuya...only to be found dead.

Jane: Yeah...That does sound...Ah! Wait, this means that there's a huge window of opportunity for the murder to happen. And since Zeelena saw Tsuya heading towards the 3rd floor a little before lunch...

Jane: Then the autopsy report might be the decisive evidence to prove his innocence.

Hiagor: Took the words right out of my mouth.

Jane: So, what do you think?

Girl: Well...I'll admit that you have a point. Where's this report?

Barry: Detective Johnson will arrive shortly with it. He's actually listening to this very conversation right now through a communicator.

Nadia: In the meantime, may you tell us your name?

Elora Cammar: ...I'm Elora...3rd year.

Jane: Nice to meet you Elora. I'm Jane Katherine. Jane Katy for short. I'm a 1st year like my friend Tsuya.

Elora: You two must be really close huh?

Jane: That we are.

Elora: Then here's an advice from your senior...You shouldn't be so trusting of people...you might get hurt when they do something horrible to you.

Jane: Hm?

Andressa: Then here's your advice from your other senior: Don't give up from the things you believe in, ya hear me?

Jane: Loud and Clear!

It was time to wait, the group started talking between themselves, discussing the events that transpired.


Daniella: Seems like Mr. Abata might not be the culprit after all.

Hyde: You still heard everything even when reading that book?

Nicholas: Her concentration is insane...and she's not even a psychic.

Hyde: Really? That's amazing.

Daniella: It isn't a natural talent. It's more like a habit I had to develop if I wanted to pay attention to my surroundings while still reading.

Italo: You really do love your books huh?

Daniella: You can say that. Now then, do you think that maybe the mysterious organization is responsable for this?

Mina: We don't really have evidence to back that up...but if we had a motive...I would say it's witness elimination, that's their usual way of operating.

Nicholas: Makes sense...

Hyde: Is that so?

Mina: Oh right, you're out on the loop of that one. Think about the Yusagi Getsuki case.

Hyde: Eh? Oh...You mean what happened with her was something like that?

Mina: Yes. She ended up finding a Compact Glaive Device from someone who was running from the Mysterious Organization. They tracked the signal of that glaive to her house and...you can imagine what happened next.

Hyde: ...Owch...

Zeelena: So that's what happened.

Mina: But yeah...We don't have anything to link them to this case, so let's question the culprit when the time comes.

Italo: Witness elimination...Did Vincent somehow find out that his killer was with the mysterious organization and he got killed for it?

Italo: We've been all suspecting that Tsuya might be a Psychic User because of his excellent talents...so it's hard to think he might be with that organization. He wasn't even aware that Vincent was hit with detention.

Italo: Urgh...a lot of "ifs" but nothing to confirm them...

[MagusDream]

Location: School - Rooftop

As they finished the discussion somehow, a cellphone started to ring. It was Marina's terminal, which functioned like one.


Marina: There's a message sent by an unknown sender.

Auror: Wait, let me check.

As Auror leaned in, Marina opened the message. It came with a video archive as well, though unnamed.


Auror: Eh? What is this?

Marina: "This is an image I must show you. Because of who I am, I cannot aid you more than this as you know. It has relations to the Nightmare Incident you have been discussing."

Masaru: W-Wait, how does it know we were speaking about that?

But Auror and Marina immediately understood who sent the video.


Auror: ... Open the video.

Masaru: But Auror-

Marina: ... I understand. I will put it in the center so that we all can see.

The Phantom Phenomena: Lucent Vermillion I

Location: ???

Lucent opened his eyes and saw himself at a black space. Suddenly, it began to match a large room from a castle.


Lucent: Where is this...? Am I in the Nightmare Realm?

Lucent: No, this is different from it. I don't know what it is, but...

In the space he stood, only a mirror stood there. Lucent went to the mirror, looking deeply at his reflection.


Lucent: I promised to change... I promised that to Azura and everyone, but... will I be able to do it?

BGM: Aqua -0.2-

Suddenly the mirror began to glow as the reflection extended its hand towards Lucent. He backed off, surprised, as the reflection began to move on his own.


Lucent?: Your heart is hollow. It will never allow change for the fragile friendship you hold with others.

Lucent: W-What?! What is this? Why is my reflection-

The reflection rose its hands and summoned four giant wolves to rush at Lucent. He ran from their advance, as they went into a single line. The reflection called out the same grimoire he held and entered into battle position.


Lucent: Fragile...? My friendship with them is...

But before he could finish that line of thought, the reflection warped around until it came enveloped in dark flames from the sides. Lucent evaded it once again, but took a surprise strike from behind.


Lucent: Agh... I need to think later. This isn't the best moment for me to answer this question.

He called his grimoire and entered into battle position as well. At that moment, the whole world began to flicker like a television.

The flickering got intense and the video was soon finished. No one seemed to understand what happened and they were all surprised by what the reflection said.


Marina: ...

Auror: What... the hell is this...?

Masaru: Was that Lucent? And he was fighting against... himself...?
Marina: That... it cannot be... for such a phenomenon to happen...

Auror: You know something about this?

Marina didn't answer and got up. She walked to the door leading to the stairs, opened it and looked back at the others.


Marina: I am sorry, but I shall depart to the library while I still have time. If my confirmations end up correct, then...

Masaru: Then...?

Marina: ... I cannot say it until I have confirmed my thoughts. Please excuse me.

She was the first to leave the rooftop.

Location: Kanzakai School

The class wouldn't begin until the issue was finished, so Fuindor couldn't help but being bored.


Fuindor: Ugh, they're still not done...? The teachers aren't even here too yet, it's so boring...

Fuindor: Hey Sumireko, what do you think?

BGM: Laughter and Merriment

But when Fuindor looked, she wasn't there at her seat.


Fuindor: What?! Where did she go?!

He looked around the classroom trying to see if she was talking with someone else. However, she wasn't anywhere else. Fuindor sighed hardly, because he knew what she was doing. He decided to confirm what she spoke as an excuse.


Fuindor: Hey you, have you seen the girl who was sitting just right here?
Student: You mean Sumireko? I think she left. Said that she wanted to go to the bathroom.

Fuindor: (Going to the bathroom my behind... she's going after the culprit!)

Fuindor: W-Well, I guess I gotta go to the bathroom too. Maybe we were ordered to wait but still...

He let the room and looked at the corridor. He saw Sumireko's cape flunging off the corner.


Fuindor: Haah... why am I even doing this...?