The all-powerful middle schooler

Sanae Tokomori gripped her twin tails with both hands, spinning them like hula hoops, ready to attack at any moment.

These two idiots!

What are they doing?

Surely they don't really not recognize him?

The two girls were completely unaware of the three strange gazes directed at them from the side.

"How could I, the dignified Captain Dragonfly, the guardian of fairness, possibly be on the evil side? Can't you see my aura of righteousness?"

Faced with the questioning, Hasegawa Izumi was prepared. With a flick of her right hand, she tossed her cloak behind her and asked back with an air of superiority.

His imposing presence and passionate spirit were unmatched by others.

Of course, that's convincing!

In situations like this, personal charisma is all you need.

Rikka Takanashi and Sanae Dekomori exchanged a glance, as if exchanging opinions, and then nodded.

"Alright, then let's see how you 'referee' you are! If you can't deliver on your so-called fairness, then this Evil King's True Eye will become your nightmare!"

She covered her eyes with one hand, and in her words, she tried her best to show her dominance.

This is what a true eye of the Evil King should look like!

"Sagano, right?"

Hasegawa Izumi turned to look at the girl with a gloomy expression between her brows, who seemed to have a somewhat gloomy personality.

To be honest, after hearing what he had just heard, he felt a mix of emotions. Although he had become an idol to many after ascending the throne, he hadn't expected anyone to admire him so much...

Isn't this just like believers worshipping gods?

"Yes……"

Sagano raised her head, revealing bright eyes hidden beneath her bangs, seemingly scrutinizing something with a hint of confusion in her gaze.

"I heard what you just said. So you admit to stealing the 'Painting of the Sun God'?"

"Yes."

"I understand, but I need to confirm one more thing before this verdict is announced..."

Amidst their differing gazes, he slowly delivered his verdict.

"Let's first understand what theft is. It mainly involves stealing public or private property, especially if the amount is substantial..."

"Then, if you find someone else's belongings on the street and keep them for yourself, this behavior is called 'the crime of appropriating lost property'..."

"But the prerequisite for a crime is that the stolen item is defined as 'owned by another person or group'!"

At this point, many intelligent people have already understood his intention.

"So here's the question: to whom does the painting you mentioned, titled 'Sun God,' belong? Let the members of the painting department answer that."

He then steered the conversation in that direction.

The other members of the painting department, not daring to take the lead, turned their attention to the painter of that painting.

"Huh? Did I ever draw a picture like that? Ah, right... I remember now."

Eriri pretended not to remember, lowered her head to think, then suddenly her eyes lit up and she looked at everyone and said, "I gave it to everyone in the painting club, so of course this painting belongs to everyone."

"Oh? Since it belongs to everyone, then Sagano should be included, right?"

Hanase Izumi let out a soft exclamation.

"Of course, the painting was named by Sagano-san. Actually, I had planned to give it to her a long time ago."

Eriri smiled and cooperated with the act, but her heart was bleeding.

She originally intended to collect that painting herself!

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Although Sagano is a bit clumsy and stubborn, how could they possibly call the police and have someone arrested for something like this!

Putting aside the more practical issues of affecting the reputation of the painting club and Shuchiin Academy, she simply couldn't do it emotionally.

"It seems everyone thinks so, right?"

"Yeah, that's right."

"That painting was originally a gift from Sawamura to everyone. If you want to take it back and look at it, then take it back and look at it."

The art teacher turned around and led everyone to express their ideas.

Although their impression of Sagano was weak, they thought she was an adorably clumsy and shy little girl who made them want to protect her.

"Thank you, everyone."

Sagano looked at everyone's behavior and felt very awkward. She clasped her hands to her chest, and there seemed to be tears welling up in her eyes.

This was incredibly touching for a girl who had never engaged in interpersonal interactions.

"Tsk."

Natsukawa Masaki turned her head away, as if disappointed that she hadn't seen anything more interesting.

"Well, after all, she's a girl who likes me to an extreme degree."

Even she could understand such tolerance.

"This approach... Hasegawa, you really know how to handle things."

Satisfied, Nissouya Morika leaned against the wall, a contented smile on her face.

"Therefore, I hereby declare! Sagano, the theft you claim is nonexistent! You yourself are one of the owners!"

What are everyone's thoughts on my ruling?

Hasegawa Izumi scanned the crowd.

"Clap clap clap..."

Led by Eriri, everyone applauded, while the girl named Sagano knelt on the ground, crying with tears streaming down her face.

"Master, what should we do now regarding death?"

"Since this is their idea, we will not interfere further."

Rikka Takanashi and Sanae Dekomori believed they were also trying to understand human emotions, so they chose not to interfere.

"The matter is now concluded, so I, Captain Dragonfly, will take my leave!"

Suddenly, the mysterious figure in front of everyone pushed the curtains outwards and then jumped out of the window.

"etc……!"

Eriri and the others were all shocked and ran to the window. When they threw aside the curtains that were in the way and looked down, they found nothing. It was as if the Dragonfly Captain had simply vanished into thin air.

As quickly as it came, it went as quickly as it came.

Why are you running so fast?!

She gritted her teeth.

I'm being generous with my own money, shouldn't I at least give them some compensation?

"Wow, who exactly is this Captain Dragonfly?!"

"That feels so cool! Like a knight coming to the rescue."

"Speaking of which, I have an idea about this person's identity..."

After the other person left, her friends began to talk. Sagano wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeve and gradually revealed a heartfelt smile.

It must be Hasegawa-kun, right?

To save her at this time...

As expected, Hasegawa-san is the god in her heart!

on the way back.

Hasegawa Izumi has changed into Shuchiin's school uniform. The outfit she was wearing just now was actually borrowed from the performing arts club and put together. Of course, she had to return it after using it.

Along the way, he was still thinking about what had just happened, feeling inexplicably moved and somewhat sentimental. He raised his head and stared unreservedly at the sun, which seemed a bit dazzling.

“Admiration is the feeling farthest from understanding.”

……

"Thank you all, members of the Far East Magic Society... Also, please tell Izumi on your way back that he did a good job."

"I will convey this to the sage."

After saying goodbye to the painting club, the Far East Magic Society and others returned to their respective clubs.

"Master, why did she relay this to the Sage? The Sage didn't interfere with Death."

"This can also be considered a task assigned by the sage, so I'll thank the sage as well."

Listening to their conversation, Natsukawa Masuzu and Nibutani Morikawa were completely certain of one thing.

These two are real idiots!

It's no longer something that can be explained by chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

……

Steam rises, wisps of smoke swirl, and the delicate aroma of tea permeates the air.

"Gulu gulu..."

The boy sat at the small wooden table and poured boiling water into a teacup. The tea leaves seemed to be awakened and began to dance in the pot, radiating new vitality.

When Takanashi and the others opened the door, this was the first thing they saw.

"Minister, you are so leisurely. While we are working hard, you still have the leisure to make tea."

Upon seeing this, Natsukawa Masaki made a sarcastic remark.

"You didn't just go out and buy tea, did you?"

Nishikawa Morika was also joking.

"These are leftovers from last year's disbandment of the tea ceremony club. They are some precious teas, so let's make the best use of them."

Hasegawa Izumi sat upright in the same spot, still leisurely brewing tea, displaying a rather hermit-like demeanor.

This scene caught the attention of the other two.

"Sage, could you teach this technique to Dekomori? I also want to make tea and die."

Sanae Tokomori lay on the ground, watching the tea swirling in the teacup, took a sip, and made her request.

"of course can."

He did not ask the girl why she wanted to learn this.

"Tell me, how did this commission go?"

After placing the brewed tea in front of them, Hasegawa Izumi inquired about the matter.

"Death was successfully completed!"

Sanae Tokomori excitedly explained the details of the incident.

"By the way, Sage, do you know anything about this Dragonfly Captain?"

After saying that, the girl asked another question.

"I've heard of it. It's said that a robot will appear during the struggle for the Peace Star, but its origins have always been a mystery... But that's not important. It's probably just passing by and we'll never see it again."

He speaks without hesitation.

"Oh, by the way, Sage, Sawamura also asked me to pass on a message to you..."

Rikka Takanashi continued.

"I see."

Hasegawa Izumi was not surprised by the exposure of her identity.

They're childhood sweethearts, after all. If they can't even recognize each other with this level of disguise...