The all-powerful middle schooler

She glanced up, scanned the information on the notice, and a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.

From that brief encounter when the club was recruiting members, she had actually been quietly following the progress of the Far East Magic Society, because she felt that such role references could broaden her writing style and add value to her novels.

"Keep it up, Hasegawa-san, and bring us even more surprises..."

After the previous events, people had developed some resistance to this notice and weren't too surprised; they simply discussed the reasons behind it.

Is it just to generate buzz?

attention-seeking?

Or are you serious and want to help everyone solve their problems?

……

"No one who sees that kind of advertising would want to get involved with this group, right?"

Natsukawa Masaki gazed at the scenery outside the window and smiled to himself.

She made this judgment in her mind and came all the way to the Far East Magic Society, wanting to see what kind of expression the department head and the others would have when faced with a scene where no one cared.

When will we receive any requests for in-person visits?

Holding her hands into a flower shape, Sanae Tokimori shook her head and said listlessly.

"Maybe those people want to monopolize it!"

Rikka's eyes sharpened.

"Since it is mysterious, it must involve the participation of mysterious forces. As a force that humans can only dream of but cannot obtain, it is certainly something that no one would be willing to share."

This is her idea.

"It's very simple. This is just a high school. There can't be so many incredible mysteries that you can just ask anyone and they'll answer 'Yes, I have it.' It's all about chance. Don't worry about it."

Hasegawa Izumi offered another explanation.

That's incredibly stupid.

Natsukawa Masaki's lips twitched; she didn't even know if those words were a comment on them or on herself.

How could she forget that they always come up with a reasonable explanation for themselves, and trying to find amusement in that is useless.

Just as everyone fell silent and busied themselves with their own things,

"Dong dong dong..."

Suddenly there was a knock on the door.

"This must be the first time, right?"

Dansheng Valley Senxia looked surprised.

"It must be that the supervising teacher is coming to take a look."

Natsukawa Masaki shrugged and said casually.

She didn't think that kind of thing would happen.

"Come in."

Hasegawa Izumi straightened her expression and looked towards the door.

"excuse me."

The familiar voice immediately caught his attention, and his expression showed surprise.

Why is Eriri here?

Since entering school, his childhood sweetheart has never faced him directly.

Even after those rumors surfaced, the two never spoke a word to each other at school, leading some to believe that the rumor was false.

Although Eriri has already nodded in agreement, there is still someone harboring some unrealistic fantasy.

"Good afternoon, Izumi, and everyone from the Far East Magic Society."

Eriri pushed open the door and entered. Her dazzling blonde hair, porcelain-like skin, and signature twin tails immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Unlike how Hasegawa usually appears, she exuded a noble and elegant aura, like a princess.

"It's Sawamura-kun."

Dansheng Valley Senxia recognized her at a glance, because the other party was very famous, and someone like her could not ignore her.

"Oh~ so it's the minister's childhood friend, right? I've heard about him too, but it's been so long since the semester started and he's only now coming to visit. Are they not on good terms?"

Natsukawa Masaki pretended to be natural, but a strange, sarcastic tone emanated from him.

She treats almost everyone equally, as long as it makes her happy.

She is a woman with an extremely bad personality.

"Uh."

Eriri almost lost her composure, completely unprepared for someone to so bluntly stab her in the chest. She was hurt and resentful at the same time.

Although that is the truth, it is not for outsiders to comment on her relationship with Izumi!

However, she couldn't explode because this was at school, and she had come here on business, so she had to swallow her anger for the time being.

Of course, the grudge must be remembered.

She turned her head and realized that the person speaking was the young lady of the Xia Chuan family from her memory, someone she knew, which made her even more speechless.

When the other person saw her gaze fall upon them, they blinked and responded coquettishly.

She felt even angrier.

"Is he an acquaintance of the sage?"

Beside her, Rikka Takanashi suddenly realized what had happened, and her expression subtly changed.

"Childhood sweethearts... wouldn't that be the Sage's closest comrade-in-arms?! Even Master is outshone!"

Sanae Tokomori let out a very straightforward exclamation, which drew everyone's attention.

Within seconds, their respective remarks plunged the Far East Magic Society into utter chaos.

"It's just that we've known each other for a long time, it's nothing. I'm someone who made a pact with the sage."

Rikka Takanashi felt slightly embarrassed and, to hide her unease, made a cool gesture of covering her face.

'Ha, childhood sweethearts are truly invincible!'

Eriri chuckled softly, taking in everyone's performance and figuring out their roles.

Xia Chuan is nothing but a wicked troublemaker.

Dansheng Valley, as Tingquan once said, was just one of the people he had guided back then.

Takanashi is just a acquaintance I've known for a short time. The fact that I address her by her name is noteworthy, but judging from her demeanor, she's not particularly charming.

The remaining defender is not worth mentioning; he's clearly just there for show.

After this positioning, Eriri's smile returned to her face.

She began, "Quan, actually I've come to ask you for a favor... I've heard that you're currently accepting various requests for help, and this is a good opportunity."

The fact that someone responded so quickly surprised everyone, and their expressions varied.

"Sawamura-kun, are you sure this falls into the category of 'unbelievable'?"

Natsukawa Masuzu emphasized, her cold eyes trying to see through the truth of the matter.

"I guess... I guess so."

With a shifty look in her eyes, Eriri spoke uncertainly.

surely not.

Natsukawa Masaki saw through the truth behind this statement and sneered inwardly.

Regardless, the commission did indeed materialize.

"Eri, tell us more about it."

Hasegawa Izumi also cast an expectant glance at him.

"Actually, this matter is also related to you, Izumi."

Eriri looked at him.

"I?"

He pointed to himself.

"The painting I drew before, which everyone calls 'The Sun God,' suddenly disappeared. That painting was originally one of the symbols of the 'Path to Kingship' incident. It was hung in the painting club at the strong request of everyone in the painting club. But just now, when everyone entered the club, they found that the painting had mysteriously disappeared. However, there were no signs of the door lock being damaged. After discussing it, everyone was unable to find out the truth, so Yu Quan asked me to ask you for help."

As she recounted her story, a hint of resentment lingered in her eyes.

That was a scene I had worked so hard to capture, and it took me a lot of effort to paint. I originally wanted to take it home and keep it to myself, but I never expected that someone would steal it. This is absolutely intolerable!

"A painting of the sun god?"

The girls were puzzled.

"The sun god refers to..."

The well-informed Nissouya explained this to Eriri.

"It was such a small thing."

Natsukawa Masaki didn't take it to heart and pouted.

"It's no small matter! That's..."

Eriri's expression became excited for a moment, but she quickly composed herself.

The change in their expressions was so rapid that they almost thought it was an illusion.

"Should we accept it?"

After hearing this, Izumi Hasegawa wasn't particularly excited. Instead, she asked the other members of the club about it.

Just as he said before, this is a trial for everyone, and he won't put in too much effort; at most, he'll just provide some guidance.

"Of course we must accept death! We must find the perpetrators! The precious painting depicting the sage's heroic figure must not be desecrated by anyone!"

Sanae Tokomori became agitated and immediately slapped herself in anger.

Because that was the sage she admired most!

Ah, I forgot about the existence of the Master... So let's start with the second most revered!

"Of course we should accept it; it's also an opportunity for others to get to know us."

Without hesitation, Rikka Takanashi gave an affirmative answer.

"This looks like it's going to be interesting."

Her fair, delicate hands gently touched her cheeks, and the emotions revealed in Natsukawa Masaki's eyes showed that her interest was rising.

"Then I'll go with you."

Nishikawa Mori Natsumi continued to drift along with the tide.

……

A few minutes later, the group arrived at the painting department.

"spring……"

Eriri, who was walking ahead, was about to call out to her childhood friend when she turned around and was shocked.

Where did they go? They've vanished!

You left without even saying goodbye!

Where is the minister?

When did you leave?

The others only realized this belatedly, which was quite strange.

"I understand. The Sage wants us to face this death mission alone! After all, if the Sage were to take action, it would be too easy to resolve and wouldn't serve as any training."

Sanae Tokomori's eyes lit up, and she quickly realized what was happening, making a hammering motion with both hands.