The all-powerful middle schooler

"That's enough, seniors. This isn't a dating show."

"Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi couldn't help but say."

"The matter has been resolved, you should leave now."

Natsukawa Masaki directly ordered them to leave.

"Cough cough."

A-Tenbo and Sagamiya looked embarrassed, coughed twice, and then regained their composure.

"Thank you again for your help, Hasegawa-san. If you need anything, please let me know and I will do my best to help!"

Senior student Heronbane bowed to express her gratitude.

"Regarding the alliance, since the two sides are not evenly matched, I will not force it. However, I am somewhat capable of gathering information, so I hope that we can at least share information so that we can better pursue the mysterious path."

Before leaving, A-Tian-Fang-Meng exchanged contact information with them and chose to change her plan.

"What do you think?"

Hasegawa Izumi didn't care about this level of request; she simply consulted the opinions of others.

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Indeed, information plays a very important role.

Various authentic information about the supernatural can broaden one's horizons, preventing one from being narrow-minded, and can also provide opportunities to gain benefits from it.

They are also useful in battle, for example, for information gathering like Jiraiya and Gojo Satoru, and can even change the outcome of a battle.

"Sage, what are your thoughts on the person who awakened from the beginning? Do you think she's an existence like us?"

Rikka Takanashi rested her chin on her hand, looking inquiring.

"I don't have any particular thoughts. If we're destined to meet, we'll meet again... As for whether she's a powerful being from another world or a new human rising in a new world, it doesn't matter."

Hasegawa Izumi didn't take it to heart at all, maintaining a cold attitude.

While a powerful alliance is certainly a good thing, why rely on others when he can do it all by himself?

Even if the other party becomes extraordinary at the very beginning of the change in the heavens, it is still the same.

Because he firmly believes that he is the strongest!

His current listless and bored attitude is simply because he is too invincible and lonely, and has never encountered an opponent.

That's it.

Everyone immediately felt reassured and breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems they won't be easily eliminated!

After school, the four girls gathered together to exchange ideas.

"Those two women know that the Sage is a transcendent being, even if it's only a tiny bit of death."

Sanae Tokomori made an arch with her hands, resting them on her chin, her expression serious.

"Let's just get rid of him. The minister is very powerful, but we are still in a period of keeping a low profile and should not expose ourselves to those people."

Natsukawa Masaki's eyes were icy cold, revealing a hint of murderous intent.

"Greed Witch, you've gone too far."

Rikka Takanashi glanced at her and stared at her as she spoke.

“Since the seeker has demonstrated his power in person, it means he is confident in his abilities.”

Because Nibutani Morika had known Hasegawa for longer than the others, she was able to understand things more clearly.

His arrogance was merely a facade; he didn't actually enjoy flaunting his strength, it just happened to be a necessity.

"Furthermore, do you really think you haven't been exposed? You haven't forgotten about that live stream, have you?"

she continued.

Everyone looked at Sanae Tokomori, putting immense pressure on her.

"We shouldn't have been exposed, right? That woman didn't see us display our power or death. Even if there's an investigation, they can only find out that she's just creating hype for herself."

Sanae Tokomori gave a very confident rebuttal.

Is it really that simple?

"Dansheng Valley Mori Natsumi said meaningfully."

However, this is also a trivial matter.

The version has been updated, so it's been exposed.

After returning home, Senior Saki made a phone call.

"...In conclusion, what are your thoughts, Izumi? I can assure you that apart from liking to act cool, that person actually has a great personality and is very handsome."

"Sister Yiren, please don't say such embarrassing things."

"These kinds of things are something we always have to go through, Miss Izumi. I think you two can get to know each other first!"

"Um... I'll consider it."

On the other end of the phone, a girl with a kimono and a cute, well-behaved hairstyle pulled her sleeves together and covered her mouth, her blue-purple eyes shimmering with memories.

She vaguely remembered the name Izumi Hasegawa; it seemed like Nagi had mentioned it before. Apparently, the two of them had a grudge, but it wasn't a big deal—just a feud over having a lollipop stolen.

In addition, she had met the Hasegawa family's uncle and aunt. Because they were historians, her family had invited them to visit historical sites such as the royal court.

Such a coincidence is delightful.

However, she was not swayed by Yiren's suggestion, but simply made a note of it for the time being.

A few days later.

It was a pleasant morning.

"spring!"

Just as Izumi Hasegawa arrived outside the train station, she suddenly heard a girl shouting from behind.

He looked back.

The stunningly beautiful girl, disregarding any sense of elegance, gripped the handles of her handbag with both hands and jogged over, her dazzling golden hair, a work of art, fluttering in the wind.

It seems that the two of them have once again found themselves with the same schedule today.

Sitting on a bench inside the tram, the area where the two of them were suddenly became a deserted no-man's-land.

"Someone has been quiet lately; it seems like it's been a long time since I've heard any rumors of you causing trouble."

Eriri closed her left eye and opened her right eye, tilting her head slightly to look at him.

The bored girl wanted to start a conversation.

With his hands behind his head and legs crossed, Hasegawa Izumi said with an arrogant air, "Because I'm waiting for a worthy opponent to appear."

Performing miracles to bully the weak does not interest him.

"Wow, what a cool line! Izumi, how did you come up with that? Or did you see it in some anime?"

Eriri clapped enthusiastically, smiling with her eyes narrowed, as if she were coaxing a child.

"Ah."

He suddenly chuckled softly and said with amusement, "Eri, if one day you find out that everything I've said is true, what will you do?"

"Are you dreaming?"

Eriri first scoffed, then clenched her fist and stared at him.

"You're really sick! It was my mistake to let you form that weird club with those guys... I'm so sorry, Auntie."

"However, it's not too late to realize this now. Let me correct this mistake myself!"

"Take this... Personality Correction Fist!"

59 Rivals Meet

"Eri, do you know what Aunt Sayuri has been up to lately?"

Hasegawa Izumi casually dodged the girl's attack with a twist of her neck.

So, you actually dared to hide!

Eriri's gaze sharpened. She had only intended to poke her childhood friend's face with her little fists to make him look foolish, but now, her competitive spirit was suddenly ignited.

"I don't know. Why are you suddenly asking this? What does it have to do with you?"

While answering, Eriri seized the opportunity to grab his face.

Hasegawa Izumi sat up straight, causing her attack to miss again.

"What's going on? Do you have eyes on your face now?"

Eriri was somewhat embarrassed and angry, and tried to grab her childhood friend's body, but her movements failed one after another, and she couldn't touch his body at all.

"Because, a few days ago, Aunt Xiaobaihe called me and said she was going abroad and asked me to take good care of you at school."

Hasegawa Izumi turned her head to look at her as if she hadn't noticed anything.

"She's doing all this unnecessary work! Why would I need an idiot taking care of me? She must be senile."

Eriri seemed to be sulking, her arms crossed, the air she blew out making her golden bangs sway.

"Oh, so this is what you care about?"

Izumi Hasegawa could tell that the girl's expression was somewhat unnatural.

Clearly, she knew what Aunt Sayuri was doing abroad.

According to the information Aunt Lily told him, she had been invited to England to attend that person's art exhibition.

While both are pursuing their artistic paths, compared to Eriri, that person's talent is truly exceptional, like someone else's "perfect child."

As a result, the two, who had once studied painting in the same studio, became 'enemies'.

Of course, this was just an identity Eriri created for herself. In reality, that person had no such understanding at all, since that person was just a complete art fanatic.

"What kind of look is that? I've become stronger now! I won't lose to that person!"

Eriri got agitated and raised her cute little fangs.

"I haven't said anything yet... and if you can become stronger, so can she."

Hasegawa Izumi raised an eyebrow.

This isn't like a game update where weak heroes get buffed and strong heroes get nerfed; in reality, the strong getting stronger is the normal development.

In other words, as a world-class genius painter, it wouldn't be strange for him to pursue art through painting. And there might be a hidden reason why Aunt Sayuri rushed to England to participate in the exhibition.

"Can she become even more powerful? Hehehe... Is it possible that she has already reached her peak, while I still have huge room for improvement?"

Eriri's smile gradually faded, replaced by a resolute look in her eyes as she stubbornly encouraged herself.

Is this because they can't accept this outcome and have started talking nonsense?

Izumi Hasegawa was amused.

"By the way, this is the money I borrowed from you before. I've been putting it off long enough, and it's time to pay it back."

He suddenly remembered something, and just before getting off the train, he took out enough banknotes from his pocket and handed them over.

"You're going to pay me back with money you got from selling your body to other women?"

Eriri glanced down at it, her expression one of utter disgust.

"Just tell me if you want it or not. If you don't, I'll consider it settled."

He didn't choose to argue with him, but just lazily said something.

"alright."

Eriri gritted her teeth and accepted the money, inwardly grumbling a few words to the young lady.

She actually tried to corrupt her childhood sweetheart with money; such a method is utterly shameless!

The tram arrives.