Heyooo Everyone!

Having no phone nowadays was really inconvenient, so after getting my salary, I purchase myself a new phone, albeit installment. You can help me pay for it by supporting my account (Jagaimo001), every little helps.

So the news about the new season was announced and it hyped me up cause it has better CGI and of course, Noint. So I was planning to release more chapters before the new season comes out cause my focus sometimes slipped when my attention was on something else. Although, since this is new phone, I lost my drafts and I'm back to zero.

The Opening song too was good, but I'm more to rock music so I thought "Don't wanna lose" by Bentham was good too. What do you think about the new opening, and if you're given a chance to choose a song for it, what is it?

Anyway read this new chapter to your hearts content.

Enjoy...


A cute little... woman, walks towards the group of students and priest with an awkward smile pasted on her face.

Her gaze were wondering to her surrounding that was completely devastated in so many ways.

The arena itself looks like it would crumble anytime, there's craters everywhere, blood stains, and the most shocking that attracted her attention was, the Holy Sword that was buried in the middle of the arena.

Her gaze returned to the group of students who were running to her direction. They looked relieved and somewhat happy, from seeing her again.

[ [ [ [ [ SENSEI! ] ] ] ] ]

[ U-uhmm... Everyone, how all of you lately? ] Aiko asked worriedly, but she smiles regardless after seeing her students full of energy.

[ ...What happened here? I know all of you are strong, but make sure not to hurt each other, okay? ]

[ Ai-chan-sensei!... T-the truth was... ] Suzu was about to talk, but she compromised. Telling Hajime was at fault wasn't right afterall.

[ Ma, ma... For now just call me Aiko-sensei okay? ]

[ Eh~ but Ai-chan-sensei, Ai-chan-sensei is better right? ] Nana poked her head behind Shizuku and talked in pleading tone.

[ That's Right, Ai-chan-sensei! ] Taeko followed up.

Everyone nodded in approval.

[ ... Hey, just let me talk for now, were getting off track here. ] Shizuku said with a hit of anger on her tone.

[ Anyway... What happened here Yaegashi-san? And why is everyone looking scared? ]

[ Eto~... Maybe you already heard from Meld-san that Nagumo-kun is alive right? ]

Aiko smiles, her expression was relieved and happy knowing that her students survives.

[ Yes! Meld-san told me the news already! That's why I finished my job as fast as I could! Where is he anyway? Since all of you are here, should he be joining you? ]

Aiko starts looking everywhere to find Hajime, but ahead of her gaze was 5 of her students, unconscious. Her eyes opens wide in suprised. The damages on their body was already healed, but there's still bruises and blood stains on some part of their body and clothes. She ran towards them, full of worries, and asked Kaori, who was still crying while healing them, about their situation.

[ Shirasaki-san!... What happend to them!? Are they fine!? ]

Kaori who was too focused that she didn't even noticed Aiko's arrival, looked at her in suprised. She wiped her tears with her sleeve and spoke in calm tone as possible.

[ Oh... *sobs* Ai-chan-sensei Welcome back. They are fine now don't worry. I've stabilized their life, but I still need to do a few stuffs before they were fully healed. ]

[ Eh? What do you mean by "stabilized their life"? You all are on training right? How did that put their lives in danger? ]

[ Yeah... I kinda want to know the answer too Ai-chan-sensei. Why did he have to go this far... ] Yuka who was standing behind Aiko looked down sadly. She shivered in fear from recalling the earlier fight.

[ W-who's "he"!? Is that "he" was the one who did this?... I need to have a word with him and tell him who's he messing with! ]

Aiko looks around asking for details. Her angry expression was so cute that it rather helps to warm their feeling even for a little.

[ Sensei! For now I want you to calm down... *sigh* Nagumo-kun was the one who did this... ]

[ What!? A-are you serious Yaegashi-san. T-t-there's no way Nagumo-kun would do this, even if he wants he's not that strong to defeat them, am I right? ]

[ But he just did Sensei!... He just did... ]Mao shouted and hugged her trembling body. Aiko tried to asked for details, but it seems she's too afraid to talk even further.

The other students gathered their courage and they also start complaining about what happened earlier.

[ T-t-that guy!... H-he was ruthless!... ] Noburo said, stuttering from fear.

[ Sensei!... Please scold that Nagumo and tell him what he had done! ] Nagayama said in a loud voice.

[ Da-ka-ra! ... that's impossible for Nagumo-kun! Maybe that was a different person... ] Aiko tried to protest.

[ Sensei! ... don't even try to argue for that guy. He tried to kill them, you know!? ] Nagayama replied.

[ ... W-w-what proof do you have that he's Nagumo-kun? There's no way that boy w-would do something like this... ]

[ Yeah... He seems like a completely different person... He feels more... wild? ] Nana said with a sweat dripping on her forehead.

[ And stronger too, like... Holy shit! ] Tamai added.

[ Sensei... That wasn't a boy... It's a monster... ] Kentaro commented while shivering in fear.

[ Hey! Don't say something like that to your fellow classmate! ]

[ Ai-chan-sensei... You just said he's different person right? ] Taeko retorted.

[ urggh...A-anyway... For now tell me the whole story. He definitely had reason to do this. ]

Everyone looked each others faces. They knew the reason behind Hajime's action but because of Shizuku's unbiased opinion they were hesitant to tell the story themselves.

Shizuku sighed after seeing everyone's expression. She takes action and starts telling everything to Aiko without leaving any details behind.

They talked for 10 minutes. Everyone often tried to console Kaori and now she's healing the injured with calm appearance, on which Ayako helps while Mao supports them by amplifying their skills and supplying their mana.

Aiko's face was white pale after hearing everything. She understands Hajime's reasoning, but that doesn't mean she could accept it. Meld already informed her about Hajime's unusual behaviour, but as expected, she's having the hard time believing it, and now that her own students were telling her this, she's now full of thoughts on how to handle the situation.

Another hour had passed. Aiko was still on the process digesting these information. Surprisingly, all of the injured except Kouki were already awake. That's because of Kouki's state unlike everyone else who can't use Limit Break.

Aiko interviewed the five of them, but the four also refused to answer her questions. They were in a verge of dying a few moments ago and that's explains the fear on their eyes.

Ryutaro, who was unlike Hiyama's group, tries his best to answer. He usually doesn't mind this kind of competition and accept his own defeat, but this was different... it's like he's living with his own nightmare.

[ No way... Why did he have to go this far?... ] Aiko asked.

[ Perhaps... This is what Yue-san meant... about him losing his humanity... ]

The girls flinched on Shizuku's reply. After comparing the Hajime now from the past, they could somehow understand exactly what she meant.

[ W-where did he get that power anyway? ] Kentaro asked.

[ Suzu thinks that... N-Nagumo-kun's status plate wasn't broken... hahaha ] Suzu tried to laugh to wash away her fear from having that idea.

[ Y-you mean, h-h-h-h-his five digit stats were true!? ] Kondo asked, he's flustered from knowing Hajime was stronger than them.

[ Wha!? You mean you saw his status plate!? That's explains why you all are certain that he's Nagumo-kun. ]

[ That's right sensei... But his stats was... unbelievable... ] Nagayama shivered from recalling what he saw on Hajime's status plate.

[ But... f-five digit? What did he do to become that strong. ] Ayako asked.

[ Who knows... But don't you dare asked him anything unnecessary. For now, after Kaori finishes healing Kouki, we'll have dinner and all of you will go straight to your own room to rest. Sensei and I will talk to him. ] Shizuku looked at everyone's faces and they all seems to agree with her, or rather they were too afraid to approached Hajime anymore.

[ ... Kaori you can come with us though... ] Shizuku whispered to Kaori and smiled reassuringly. On which Kaori only nodded with sad expression.

[ For now let's help clean this place. Look, the Kingdom's synergist are already here and repairing everything... Oh! I almost forgot, Ryutaro help us pull out Kouki's Holy sword! ]

[ Yeah! Let me handle it! ] Ryutaro hyped himself up and they ran towards the group of synergist that was gathering.

Aiko starts talking to the rest of her students but rather than them answering her, they diverted the topic to Aiko's errands. Her concern for her students was increasing and since none of them had the courage to answer her she played along and talked about her own adventures.

Ryutaro and Shizuku approached the group of Synergist talking to each other about their task.

Liliana called out to them and asked to head immediately on the training ground to help. They didn't had the leeway to asked for details, cause as soon after asking them, she left immediately.

After arriving and seeing the state of the God's Apostles and the Hero, they somehow understand the cause of Liliana's anxiety. They had a lot of questions, like; " Who did this?" or "How did Kouki-sama lost" or "What kind of monster has enough strength to do this". Regardless their tasks takes priority and they bottled up their own feelings. Looking at the rest of the God's Apostles, they doubt they had the time for them to fill up their curiosity.

After the discussion, Volpen, the head of the synergist department, caught sight of Shizuku and Ryutaro approaching their direction. Looking at Shizuku's awkward smile while waving her hands on their direction, they kinda get a feeling that she'll ask for something absurd.

[ Korewa Korewa... Shizuku-sama and Ryutaro-sama. Gokigenyou, it seems all of you have gone too far on your training today too, huh? To almost destroy the whole place like yesterday. All of you really had gone stronger. ]

[ ...Konichiwa Volpen-san... The truth was... could you help us take out Kouki's sword. Kouki was having the hard time calling out for it in the middle of the fight, so maybe you can do something about it?... ]

[ Wha!... Nantoo!... Can you please tell me what happened to the Hero and his sword!? ] Volpen asked in surprise.

[ ... *E-Ehem* Forget about that. Where is Nagumo-sama anyway? I heard that he's skilled enough to create powerful Artifacts, he might be able to help with us here. ] Volpen calmed his emotions by clearing his throat and he then starts looking around and asked for Hajime's whereabouts.

[ Ehh-... Nagumo already left though. He's the cause for all of this aftetall. ] Ryutaro awkwardly talks while scratching the back of his head.

[ Wha!? You mean Nagumo-sama was the one who defeated Kouki-sama? What the-? This is unbelievable. Was that how powerful Artifacts he has to stand toe to toe against the Hero... ]

The two didn't answer and averted their gaze away from Volpen. If they said that he defeated them one sided and bare handed, it would be a waste of time if they starts asking something unnecessary, but for Ryutaro's case, he's too embarrassed to admit it.

[ Anyway... Help us with Kouki's sword before he wakes up. He might get grumpy from knowing he lost to a synergist. ]

[ As you wish, Shizuku-sama... ] Volpen bowed and starts ordering his fellow synergist to assist him.

Shizuku showed where the Holy Sword was. Because of how only the hilt was what left visible, everyone had the hard time recognizing it.

Volpen knelt down and starts Transmuting the floor around it.

He was shocked on the result, because there's none really.

Volpen was the best synergist the Heiligh Kingdom had to offer. He was in charge for repairing duties throughout the Kingdom, that includes national level Artifacts.

The fact that his skills was insufficient here was unimaginable. He starts became desperate and cast Transmute simultaneously, his pride as the best synergist was in the line afterall. At last, his hardwork payoffs and a small chunks around the sword starts moving.

[ A-anooo... Shizuki-sama? What happened here that Kouki-sama's Holy sword turned like this? ] Volpen said while wiping the sweat out from his face.

[ Eh-... Uhmmm... Jitsuwa, Kouki also tried to pull it out, and Nagumo-kun let him do as he pleased, but it turns out that it's because he sealed sword completely that not even Kouki was able to do something about it. ]

[ I see... To think he's this powerful despite being young. By using Compression Synthesis, he transmuted everything around the sword to seal it, and now it weigh hundreds of kilogram. Not only that, he uses Ore Synthesis and literally hand picked all of stones by separating the dirt... His precision is on the other level. ]

Everyone flinched after hearing what Volpen said, especially the other synergist. That rare derivative skills can only be acquired through years of training, but Hajime has obtained it for only a few months, that really deserves everyone's praises and admiration.

"To think we're mocking that kid once, as expected he's overpowered too like the rest of them" Volpen and the rest of the synergist thought.

[ It must had taken him hours to do this... ]

[ Uhmmm... Volpen-san... He only transmuted it in seconds, you know? ] Shizuku said while awkwardly scratching her cheek.

[ Eh-... Nanto! ... To think he can transmute at high speed... I, I need to become his disciple no matter what!... ] Volpen made a guts pose and shouted. Others also starts joining in that they also want to take Hajime as their mentor.

[ Hey, hey! Volpen-san!... For now let's focus okay. *sigh* Is there anything you need to undo this mess? ] Shizuku starts massaging her temples in exasperation. Her tone also became slightly irritated which brings everyone to their senses.

[ N-no. We will do something about this. This will be a test for us, if we're qualified to become his disciple. Yosh! Everyone get over here. Let's focus here for now, this will definitely will take time! ]

Volpen called out the rest of the synergist who was busy doing their assigned task and explained the situation. There's now 10 synergist present including Volpen. They all take position around the sword and lays both of their hands wholeheartedly on the ground. They looked like a suspicious cult trying to summon something from who knows where.

Ryutaro helps by simultaneously pulling the sword on full strength. The veins on his muscle was on the verge of bursting, but the passion on his eyes facing this challenge can be seen and he was in high spirit.

Kentaro also helps out by casting earth magic to softened the ground. He too were surprised because of how hard to manipulate the ground but still he's overpowered on his own.

That takes 5 hours before they could completely taken it out. During that time, Kouki woke up and after everyone finished explaining what happend, as expected he starts complaining about Hajime.

He seemed forgotten his attempt on murder on Hajime, but nobody mentioned it cause they too understand his feelings after seeing his comrade in grave state.

[ That Nagumo... Did he knows what restrain means. Is it really necessary for him to do that. Even I myself were holding back, you know... ] Kouki grit his teeth in frustration.

"No no, you were literally breaking through your limits" Was what the classmates thought.

[ You moron. That's why I tell you not to provoke him, but you dives head first regardless. ] Shizuku said in exasperation.

[ What did I even do to provoke that guy!? I was only concerned for him, and yet he ignored it. That's unforgivable... ]

[ No, it's because you keep acting too familiar with Yue-san. That's what you get... Now you understand you can't act like that to a girl with a lover, this will be a lesson for you. ]

[ Ughh... Where is that guy anyway? I need to have a word with him. ] Kouki avoided the topic.

[ No you don't... We'll talk to him and none of you are allowed to approach him, especially you. Ai-chan-sensei is already here and she's different from the rest of us. I'm sure he'll treat her differently. ]

[ ...What makes you sure that he'll treat her differently? It's dangerous, I need to accompany you there whether you like it or not. ] Kouki literally had no idea what Hajime experienced on their presence in the past few years.

[ When I said no, that means no. You're the reason of his anger in the first place, do you really want to die? ]

Kouki scowled on the idea that Hajime had enough spare power to kill him. The fact that nobody can't do anything on their fight against him shows how far the gap between their strength.

A bud of dark emotions(jealousy and inferiority) welled up on his heart and his mind filled up with rage he had never felt before.

[ Anyway, let's get ourselves something to eat, I'm sure everyone here is hungry from training and from... thinking too much. ]

Everyone stands and gathered their equipment. They all head to the Dining room with fear and broken fighting spirit.


The Hero and the others were walking on a corridor that was dimly lightened up by a glowing ore hanging on the walls.

The atmosphere was quite heavy and nobody dared to open up a topic to talk to. That defeat weigh heavily, especially to Kouki, the strongest warrior the humanity had to offer.

Not long after, they were near their destination and found a group of maids peaking inside the Dining area. Their cheeks were red and their breathing was slightly rough. They were talking to each other in low voice that none of them were able to noticed the group approaching towards their direction.

[ Uwaaa... To think that boot licking boy turns into a fine man like this... ]

[ ...That's why Karen was so eager to deliver their food on her own.*sigh* But I too wish to see him topless. ] The maid said while blushing from imagining that situation.

(Karen was the name of Hajime's personal maid. Full name, Karen Jaeger.)

[ But the description of his body was kinda... gross if you're gonna ask me. ]

[ Well... yeah, I can't picture in a way that would be attractive... ]

[ But that only describes what kind of warrior he is... I mean seeing all of his scars and burn marks explains everything he had to face... ] The maid said with sad expression.

[ Yes, I know right... His earlier fight against 5 of our finest warrior etched deep in my memory. ]

[ Like you said. Who would have thought a synergist can fight like that, it's so scary, but also... captivating. ]

[ Yeah it's different from the Hero who acts like a prince that would definitely save you whenever you needed. ]

[ Hahaha... That's what I thought too. If it's him on the situation, he would fight the enemy first before saving that someone. ]

The group were already in front of the maids listening to their conversation. Usually Kaori's hanya will come out on this situation, but she's only smiling awkwardly, which bothered Shizuku on her unusual behaviour.

Kouki's face was convulsing after hearing their impression to him and he's pretty annoyed that they comparing him to Hajime.

For starters, Kouki cleared his throat loudly and they all twitched from shock. Their gaze move to the source of the sound with stiff motion that it makes a creaking sound. After seeing the whole party, they all immediately stand straight, wiped their sweat, bowed deep apologetically, and run away at the opposite direction.

Shizuku saw them off without any complains and heaves a sigh of exasperation. But after that, she... all of them tensed, because they knew that behind this door was their nightmare.

Some starts hesitating from entering, but the others were quite pissed especially Kouki.

Aiko feels the tension rising and she too was nervous, but regardless, she opened up the door that was already slightly open and entered with hardened resolve.

Inside was a long table that could be used by 40 people. On the end of the table near the only entrance/exit, Liliana was sitting with 3 maids behind her, including Helina. Judging from her untouched food and shaking hand that was tapping the table from nervousness, she was really scared... and the reason for that was on the otherside of the long table.

Hajime and Yue was eating normally, unperturbed by the heavy atmosphere (they were the cause of it though). Behind him was his personal maid watching his every actions with a heated gaze, on which Hajime ignored nevertheless.

Aiko staggered after seeing her precious student... alive. She unconsciously starts walking towards their direction, tears starts streaming from her eyes and she keeps whispering Hajime's name(Last name). But she returns to her senses from the strong grip on her shoulder, and her tears that she was about to let out like a dam returned to its ducts. She looked behind her and finds Shizuku looking worried and warry at same time. She's slowly shaking her head as if to warned her, which Aiko takes and she starts slowly approaching Hajime with a calm expression.

After Liliana left the training ground, she seeks help and head straight to his father to report her findings. After hearing everything, her father, the King and Ishtar instructed her to search for the source of his strength. A synergist with a unrivalled strength that had never seen before, he definitely obtained it in a unfair method. Liliana who saw Hajime's prowess had thought that too and they will definitely benefit if they can empower their own army with this method .

But a dilemma rises. Hajime will absolutely wouldn't hand over that information. Because if he would, he should had already given it away. Then she suddenly remembered about Aiko's arrival and she'll definitely asked him for what happened. This was her chance. She immediately takes actions and made tons of preparations.

She requested for a extravagant dinner for Hajime under the pretext of "Celebration for Aiko, the return of the Goddess of Fertility." and also instructed her personal guards and Royal knights to stay away from the Dinner area for tonight. They all hesitated because they've already seen, and some others heard, how merciless Hajime was, but Liliana thought that he'll only raised hostility if there was tons of guards around him and the last thing she ever wanted was them to be massacred by Hajime.

She timed it perfectly for the time the Hero party eats their dinner and invited Hajime to eat with her, but she made a miscalculation... she hadn't thought that there's a probability he'll refused her regardless of her status, but to her utter suprised, he accepted it without hesitation.

What she didn't expect was the God's Apostles being late, she was quite nervous that she starts instructing the maids to served the food for Hajime and Yue who was irritated, and to avoid the situation being awkward, her food was serves along with them.

After an hour of waiting, Hajime had already finished his 3rd serving and asked for another. Yue eats slowly and enjoyed her time when he occasionally let her spoon-fed him.

Aiko's arrival was only trivial for Hajime, and his attention was solely focused on Yue and their food.

Hajime had already expected this after receiving the invitation fron Liliana, and one of his preparations was to clear the misunderstanding that he's here to join them, that's the only reason he accepted it.

Everyone starts taking their seats. The heavy atmosphere was so suffocating that some wants to leave immediately. Aiko sits near Hajime, next to her was Yuka, Taeko, and Nana. On the opposite side where Yue was sitting, Kaori takes the seat next to her, still with sad expression, Shizuku followed up next, along with Kouki, Ryutaro, Suzu, and Eri. The others takes the seat as far away as possible from Hajime, especially Hiyama and his gang.

Liliana didn't had the nerve to welcome everybody cause of too much pressure. The maids moves immediately and prepared the table for everyone.

While the food hasn't arrive yet, Liliana thought that this will be a chance for small talks, but the atmosphere weren't allowing it and none of them had any idea what to talk about. Adding the fact that Hajime ignored Aiko's arrival and continued flirting with Yue really sets off the mood.

The pink atmosphere around Hajime and Yue was impenetrable. They look like they had a world on their own, and they were acting like they were in a date for only the 2 of them.

Aiko and the rest watched them annoyingly, but none had the guts to glare at them except only for Kouki. His pretty annoyed that Hajime were ignoring them like he had already forgotten what he had done to them. He tried to attract their attention by repeatedly clearing his throat to the point that he choked himself.

Shizuku who got sick of the atmosphere slammed her hand on table, which shocked everyone. They hadn't seen her acts like this.

The atmosphere between Hajime and Yue broke and their gaze focused on Shizuku.

Shizuku flinched from their cold gaze, especially after seeing Hajime's glare, reminding her from their fight earlier. She starts sweating and her gaze swims around everywhere, trying to avoid making an eye contact, she reach for the glass of water in front of her, her hand were shaking though. She calm down after drinking, then a few moments later, she takes a deep breath and starts speaking.

[ Nagumo-kun... Would you read the mood already? ]

[ *sigh*...What are you saying Yaegashi, we're just eating peacefully here before you arrived. What am I supposed to do? ]

[ urghh... What I want to say was Ai-chan-sensei is already here you know. Don't be rude. ]

[ Dakara, What do you want me to do? ]

Hajime's obstinate attitude annoyed everyone. Aiko was shocked and this was enough to confirm everyone's statement on him. She looked at Shizuku, who was looking at her while shivering in fear, and nodded. Aiko's gaze seems to say "Let me handle it".

Shizuku nodded back and sat quietly like the rest of students.

[ A-a-a-a-anosa... Nagumo-kun. You've changed huh... I doubt I could recognize you now if I happened to encounter you on streets. ]

[ Just a little though, I'm still me. ]

[ "Just a little"?... You're basically a different person... No, that's not what I want to talk about. ]

Aiko shakes her head to remove the doubt building up inside her mind. Her gaze turned moist and she stared worriedly on Hajime.

[ W-what happened to you, after you fell? ]

[ I did my best. ]

[ ...How come your hair is white now? ]

[ Because I did my best. ]

[ ...What happened to your arm and eye? ]

[ I did my very best. ]

[ Hey, answer me properly! ]

Hajime was currently eating, so he gaves replies short as possible.

Hajime was being disrespectful now and that doesn't sit well for everyone. Kouki glared harder on him. He stands on his seat and talked to Hajime in a loud voice while slamming the table repeatedly. He only did this mostly to attract his attention.

[ Oi, Nagumo! She is our Teacher you know, an adult! Mind your manners will you!? ]

[ ...We're eating you know. I should be the one telling you to mind your manners. ]

Kouki fliched at Hajime's dismissal. He controlled his feelings and sat down quietly.

[ Forget about that... Do you even know why we're here? ]

[ No. ]

Another dismissal.

[ Tch... We're here to talk to you and please stop acting like nothing happened. ]

[ ...You're talking as if I've did something wrong to you. ]

[ urgg... You tried to kill us you know!? Do you really have no idea what have you done!? ]

Kouki starts slamming the table again in anger. He's glaring harder that his eyes becomes bloodshot.

[ You know, I won't stay quiet for this kind of false accusations. There's no way I would try killing you... ]

Everyone fliched on Hajime's reply, some were about to retort, but before they could, they stopped after hearing his following words.

[ ...I was planning to do that. But giving all of you the most painful death was a bad idea when there's an unparalleled healer present. ]

The room became silent. Everyone was too shocked from knowing that Hajime was really planning on killing them. Kaori who was the reason from avoiding that, looked at Hajime in surprise. She can't believe that the boy who had save all of them once, was now really planning on killing them.

Aiko who had heard that, was the one first to talk and now it's her turn to slam the table.

[ Nagumo-kun! Are you out of your mind!? What is your reason for you to go that far!? ]

[ ...Sensei, that moron over there calls Yue without honorifics. There's no way I would stay quiet. ]

[ Only because of that!? ]

[ "Only"? Who is he anyway to call Yue without honorifics, huh? In fact I still want to kill him right now. ] Hajime released a bit of pressure when he said that. That was enough to make everyone inside the room shivered in fear.

[ And even without reasons. I would kill him regardless. The moment he turned himself my enemy, his fate was sealed... I'll always kill my enemies. ] The Intimidate was still on, so everyone knows how serious he was.

The room became silent again. The weight of Hajime's words and the aura he's emitting was bringing everyone to their wits end. The only noise that could be heard was the clicking sound of Hajime and Yue's plate who was normally enjoying their meal despite the atmosphere.

Not long after, a knocking sound echoed through the entire room because of how silent it was. It seems the food were ready and about to be served. Helina and the other maids present quickly takes action. Helina opened the door and a banquet was there... There's no other word to describe that, because of how extravagant it was, The quantity that could feed atleast 50 people was overwhelming for students. Tons of maid were pushing the carts carrying the food that was served on a expensive looking platter.

While the maids was doing their tasks. Kouki regain his courage and he starts talking again.

[ Mo ii(that's enough) ... I still can't trust you, but you'll be useful for us. I just need to look after you incase you do something suspicious. Also, since you're this strong I will not let you stay behind only to create Artifacts, you'll be joining us on the frontline from now on. Yue-san's magic would be useful too and she can also train our rearguards. Oh! I just remembered something, you said that my sword wasn't on full potential right? You'll also bring out it's full power while creating everyone's gears they need. ]

Kouki loudly proclaimed his plans in a obnoxious tone as if he don't have a choice. He always acts as a leader because of his popularity, but Shizuku acts more responsible and far more considerate to everyone, which was why most of the students would rather obey her.

After hearing that, Hajime stops eating and stared at Kouki like he's a pebble. He heaved a long sigh and speak with soft voice, contrary to the pressure he's emitting.

[ Are you stupid? ] A rethorical question.

[ Why would I waste my time doing mundane stuffs for any of you anyway? My Artifacts are only mine, and I'm not planning to share any of it or even teach your craftsmen how to create it. Well I guess some already made their move trying to steal this, but let me make this clear. If any of you try and steal this from me I'll interpret that as an act of war, so if you want to go that route... be prepared to die before the real war starts. ]

Since the first night arrival of Hajime and Yue on the capital. They already dealt with dozens of theif, probably deployed by those greedy nobles, and hide their bodies, he didn't bother mentioning this to Liliana because he guessed that the Royals might be pulling the strings behind this.

[ Are seriously being selfish right now, we're all in pinch here you know!? You even broke our equipments! ] Kouki shouted.

Everyone narrowed their gaze on Hajime, but none of them had a courage to comment here.

[ But Nagumo-san... What about all of the ore you requested to me... I already gave you almost half of our supply. I thought you'll use it to create everyone's weapon, and here you are being defiant. ]

[ You know princess, in our world there is a saying, "What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine"... Remember that okay? ]

Liliana looked at Shizuku for confirmation, but she's only shaking her head in disapproval.

[ Nagumo-san... Do you understand what that weapon is capable of? it could- ]

[ Change the nature of how war is fought in this world... right? That's why since my arrival I'm being treated with courtesy, making me indebted to this Kingdom. But no mean no, so give up already. ]

[ But!... This could make our weakest soldiers overwhelming powerful! We can take advantage of our number for the incoming war and drastically increase the chance of our victory. Your help can save the lives of many, your classmates and your teacher! ] Now it's Liliana's turn to slam the table.

[ Say what you want I won't lift a finger to help you guys. ]

The maids and students was shocked on Liliana's behaviour. Regardless, they expected this much and they too felt the same way.

The maids was already done setting up the table. They all lined up behind the students, near the wall on standby incase needed.

[ Are you seriously planning on fighting along side with your unarmed comrades!? Do you think you can win this alone!? ] Kouki shouted.

[ Are you stupid? ] A rethorical question. (again)

[ Since when did I said I'll join you in your war? ]

That sentence echoed repeatedly to everyone's mind. They were so shocked that the room becomes silent where even a pin drop and rustling of clothes could be heard.

[ I'm not wasting my life and time to become your proxy on this pointless war. There's no merit for me in the first place, so it's just a waste of time. ]

[ ... Soka... a compensation, huh? ] Liliana whispered but everyone heard it because of the silent atmosphere.

[ You got to be kidding me!?... When we won this war, we can go HOME! You know!? This is the only way! ]

[ Says who? ]

[ Ishtar-san of course! The God of this world loves humanity, thats why we were summoned to aid them. Perhaps after full filling this quest, Ehito-sama will returned us back home! ]

[ "Perhaps", huh? ] Hajime's eyes narrowed dangerously once the name "Ehito" was mentioned. On the back of his mind he suddenly remembered the Liberators story. He doesn't really believe them, but one thing was sure, that guy was his enemy, and he'll definitely returned the favor once he met this hateful being who kidnapped him.

[ Well, say what you want, my answer is already final. Do you even have any idea why this country was on war anyway? ]

[ Those Demons was obviously trying to exterminate humanity!...That's why it's our responsibility to help them! ]

[ I see... You really are stupid aren't you? You're in war and you don't even had any idea the reason behind it. ]

Helina and Liliana's eyes narrowed in doubt.

They fought to prove that Ehito was the one true God and they want to annihilate the Demons who worships a different God. That's their only reason.

They deliberately avoid telling the students the reason behind this war because of how petty it was. But it seems Hajime got a clue for some reason. Liliana spoke to Hajime without dropping a hint regarding their motive.

[ Nagumo-san are you sure about this? ]

Hajime guessed the unspoken words behind that sentence. He doesn't really care becoming heretic, and if they got on their way there's only one fate waiting for them.

Hajime stared on Liliana's eyes and smiled fearlessly, his eye was burning with determination which proves how serious he was.

[ Mochiron... Even if it doesn't interest me, if it's unsightly I would destroy it. ]

[ Hmm... What if we prepare a suitable compensation just for you? ]

Aiko and the others were shocked. To them, it feels like Hajime was mugging them. Their gaze move back and forth on him and Liliana.

[ Hou... What is it that you or this country would offer, just for me to help you guys, huh? ] Hajime was really mugging them and he looks like Yakuza now.

[ Money?... No, That's definitely the wrong choice... T-then... I'll offer my- ]

[ No thanks. ]

[ Urgk... ]

More shock comes to the students. They can't believe this beautiful pricess would offer herself just to get a help from this fiend, what's more was she was hardly rejected.

Liliana knows Kaori likes Hajime, but she's desperate right now to get his cooperation.

[ I can't believe you would say that in front of Yue. ] Hajime glared at Liliana in disdain.

[ I didn't mean to offend Yue-san... B-b-but... You're allowed to have multiple wives here in this world, so there's no problem. Even if you don't love me, you can just do anything you want to me. ] Liliana blushed on saying that. She too was aware of rumours about Hajime.

The students blushed too from the words "You can do anything you want to me" from Liliana

[ There's nothing else but problems. There's no merit on you becoming my concubine. And most of all... ]

Hajime's glare suddenly filled with warm and love, and he stared on Yue next to him who was staring at Liliana in scorn.

The gap was terrifying.

[ I already have Yue, and that is enough... ] Yue's gaze too transformed the same with Hajime, and now the pink world of theirs returns.

[ Then what's the point of you coming back here! ] Kouki shouted.

[ ... Do you think I would tell you? ]

[ Masaka! ... You only comeback here just to show off your power and hurt everyone! ] Aiko starts shouting. It makes her angry from Imagining that idea.

[ Do you really think that's my reason?... *sigh* Sensei, If I comeback just to hurt everyone here... I would have done so... ] Hajime's eyes that he reflexively closed mid sentence, opened. His shrunken pupil and eyes lacking its warmth that was darker and deeper than the abyss, would hunt everyone for life.

Suddenly, the room's temperature drops and everyone is trembling in fear. The skin crawling bloodlust was overwhelming that all of the maids lost their consciousness with the white of their eyes visible. Helina, who had serve the Royals for so long, hold up to her consciousness by bitting her lip until it starts dripping blood. Aiko and others only managed to hold up because of their stats that was unlike the residents of this world. Surprisingly, Liliana managed too by doing exactly what Helina did, but regardless, they were still shivering in fear.

Because of too much fear. Kondo snaps. He stands and starts shouting on Hajime.

[ Yappari! I- we, already suspected you! You're planning something to do here aren't you!? But w-w-we won't let you do as you please! We will stop you no matter what! Ahh! I just remember!... You're the one too who cut my arm back then! Then you'll pay! I'll definitely make you - Ubueee! ]

He suddenly fell to the ground loudly and lost his consciousness instantly. The clicking sound of the metal beside him was really eye catching. Everyone's gazes that was locked on Kondo in worry move to where the culprit was.

Hajime was there holding only the handle of the spoon, and in the next moment, crimson sparks ran through his hand and the spoon returned its former form. "He really can cast skill without chanting" Everyone thought.

Because of annoyance, Hajime flicked the spoon head with his prosthetic finger and aimed it up on Kondo's forehead to shut him up. He adjusted his strength to only put him unconscious though.

Everyone was too stunned, regardless, Hajime continues on his meal, unperturbed by everyone who was looking at him in fear.

[ Nagumo-kun what have you done! ] Aiko shouted.

Everyone was already on their wits end. They regained some courage and they too start shouting on Hajime.

[ You bastard! ] Nakano stands and starts chanting. They're indoors so he considerately chant an intermediate spell.

[ Nagumo! How dare you do this in front of Sensei! ] Kouki took a stance and charge his Holy Sword with his remaining mana.

[ Hey! Don't cast that here! ] Suzu said while casting Hallowed Ground in high speed.

[ Stop! Don't fight here! ] Shizuku said while trying her best to pin down Kouki.

Most of the boys in the room especially those who was still fighting on frontlines was more than ready to fight Hajime. While the girls were devided to those too afraid to move and those who were trying to reason out the boys not to fight.

Helina tried her best to be on guard between this uproar to protect Liliana. She doubt they could survive here if a fight breaks out.

But the noises that could even be heard on the adjacent rooms suddenly died down. There's a sound of something being placed on the table *Thuk, and everyone's face pales on the sphere black object Hajime placed naturally on the table. The students had seen it once or twice on their previous world. Helina and Liliana had no idea what they were looking at, but judging from the students expression that's definitely a bad news.

[ N-N-N-Nagumo-kun... W-w-w-w-what is... t-t-that? ] Shizuku stuttered from staring at their impending doom.

[ Hmm?... It's exactly what you all think... A grenade. ] Hajime talks while chewing. From his unwavering expression, he really won't hesitate to blow this room up even if they get caught in it.

[ Ohh!... Just so you know... *gulp* We have so many ways to survive from the explosion. ] Hajime said after placing down his spoon. He's now done eating and he looks satisfied.

Everyone silently returned to their seats, shivering. Liliana could somehow guessed that, that thing in front of Hajime was one of his otherworldly Artifacts and it'll lead to an huge explosion.

Yue wasn't done yet so Hajime took the initiative and spoon-fed her. She don't want to be treated like this in front of everyone, but regardless, she was still happy watching Hajime with a calm expression, though, "this wasn't the time for that", was what the students thought.

While Hajime was busy flirting. Liliana softened up the mood by bringing out their previous topic.

[ ...Looks like there's nothing I can do to convince you, huh? ]

[ Yep... ]

[ Then... Can I atleast ask you something? ]

[ Go ahead... ]

[ ...How did you get this strong? ]

Hajime and Yue paused on their flirting and looked at Liliana with amazed expression. On this nerve wracking atmosphere and here she was, still doing her best for her country. Hajime sighed...

[ It's down there... It's literally walking everywhere. All you need is to have guts to take it. ] ... and gave an ambiguous answer, looking bored.

Everyone looked at Hajime in confusion, but a second later Liliana comes to realization and looked at Hajime in shock.

Hajime's survival was a complete mystery. There's a lot need to be questioned, and the biggest question was his source of food since nobody really could live without it for month. But his answer just now opened dozen of questions, and it's giving Liliana a massive headache for thinking all of the possibilities. She's now trembling and sweating for completely different reason. Helina, who was confused like everyone else, beside her looks at her worriedly while holding a glass of water.

Liliana hadn't expected an answer from Hajime, and there's also a reason for him to lie. Cause they might become hindrance and he didn't want to have an enemy equal to him. But that might also be the truth and she didn't want to disregard this information.

Amidst all that, Hajime place down Yue's spoon and spoke to everyone in bored tone.

[ This is where our talk ends. Don't worry I'll leave tomorrow evening, so none of you don't have to worry about me being here. ]

[ ... Just as I thought, Yue-san lied to us... You really do hate us. ] Yuka said while looking at her hand that was clenched tightly. Guilt lingered on her expression.

[ Call Yue a liar again, and I'll kill you. ]

Yuka shivered. Her gaze fearfully turned to Hajime in confusion. But that gaze of him like he's looking at a pebble on a road, broke her heart.

[ I don't really care about you guys. I have no intention getting involved with your affairs, and I don't particularly want you to meddle in mine. Also I've got no plans to tell you everything what I've been up to, or what I'm going to do from here on out. Once I finished what I came here for, I'm resuming my journey. So that'll be where we part ways. Let's just stay out of each other's way after that. Your welcome to do whatever you want, but just don't get on my way. If you try and fight like you did before... I might kill you, but this time it will be a quick one. ]

Apathy was the worst treatment a person could receive from someone. And for some reason, they don't want to be treated like they don't exist by Hajime. The person they hate the most, doesn't care about them, and nobody wants that. They would rather be hated by him, rather than being treated like a different person.

Hajime and Yue wipes their mouth with napkin and starts preparing to leave. But this time, Kaori who was silent this whole time starts speaking. The idea of Hajime leaving them triggered something inside her and she starts panicking.

[ Hajime-kun, are you serious!? No! I don't want you to leave, I won't let you!... Why are you being stubborn to tell your stories down there anyway!? If you just told us... told me, I could help you overcome whatever it is you're carrying!... Is this supposed to be my punishment for failing you last time!? I can't keep my promise to you, that's why I'm being punished right now!... Only if you give me another chance, even me, I could fight alongside you, no, maybe even better than Yue-san! I can't cast powerful spells like Yue did, I can't cast in high speed like Yue did, I don't have affinity for all elements like Yue did! But even so, I'll do everything for your sake! I'll become stronger if that's what you want! I'll give you everything you want, just don't leave!... *sobs* just, don't leave me... ]

Kaori can't keep up with her emotions. Her tears flows non-stop and she was about to lauch herself to Hajime, but Shizuku stops her from doing it. This was the second time she watched Kaori this desperate, and it breaks her heart because like last time, she can't do anything about it. Even her classmates haven't seen her like this ever since Hajime's fall, and some also starts tearing up. Those who supports Kaori's feeling for Hajime, glared at him, that's all they can do because of the dangerous aura he emits which makes it hard to approach him.

Hajime who was walking towards the door alongside Yue regardless of what Kaori says to him, was now in front of the door. He opened it up and stepped out, unperturbed by the chaos. Yue who was still inside was only looking at Kaori this whole time. Her deadpan stare was scary but for some reason, it feels like she's looking at Kaori in disappointment. She heaved a sigh and said her parting words.

[ Like I said before... You've lost your chance... ] Yue steps out and left.

The creaking sound of the door that was closing itself slowly echoes through the entire room.

Everyone was too stunned to react. Combination of confusion, anger, sadness, and guilt was what everyone feels.

Yuka stared to the door with lonely expression. Nana next to her noticed her behavior and asked in curiosity.

[ Yukacchi, Daijabu?... Your face is pale, you know? ]

[ Mhm... I'm fine... It's just, I can't even thank him. ]

[ I think you don't have to do that... Now he's like this, you won't able to get a chance to show your gratitude to him... well, I bet he doesn't care too even if you manage to say that. ] Taeko said.

While everyone was occupied by their own thoughts. Kaori who was crying this whole time suddenly turned quiet after hearing what Yue said. Her mind filled with memories she had with Hajime and Yue since after their reunion, and she despaired from realization. No tears flowed up from too much sadness she felt and the words "You've lost your chance" plays through her mind repeatedly.

[ I'm such an IDIOT! ]

The silently atmosphere was broken up by Shizuku's outburst. She too realize what Yue meant.

[ Shizushizu, w-what happened to you all of sudden... ] Suzu asked.

[ I'm really an idiot! Why! why! why! ]

[ Shizukucchi lost it too, huh? ] Nana said.

[ ... Why haven't I realized far earlier! ]

[ Hey! Shizuku calm down... What happened to you all of sudden. ] Kouki clasped Shizuku's shoulder to calmed her down.

Shizuku forcefully removed Kouki's hand on her shoulder and glared at him. Everyone was shocked, They hadn't seen her acts like this.

[ Don't you still realize you moron! It's your fault!... It's our fault! ]

[ Hey Shizuku, what you saying right now doesn't make sense! Are you really fine? ] Ryutaro said.

[ I'm fine! If only I realized it earlier, I might be able to do something about it! ]

[ Like I said... You makes no sense at all. ]

[ Tch... Yue-san really hadn't lied on us. Nagumo-kun really doesn't hate us. ]

Ryutaro was about to retort again, but stops after seeing Shizuku's glare on him, that nobody had seen before.

[ And like she said... Kaori was an exception. Do you realize what that means? ]

The girls finally caught to Shizuku and they too despaired from realization. But it also confused them even further.

[ B-b-but, Yaegashi-san... If Nagumo-kun really cared about Shirasaki-san unlike the rest of us. Why most of the time he's acting annoyed around her? ] Eri asked.

The girls nodded on agreement.

[ Yes... Nagumo-kun only shows his annoyed expression when it comes to Kaori. But that's why I realized he cared about her. ]

The confusion increased even further.

[ ... None of you still haven't realized? Nagumo-kun don't shows any emotions to us except to Yue-san and Kaori. That only means one thing. ]

Everyone finally fully comprehend it.

[ Nagumo-kun cares about Kaori... and now... and now! She lost her chance! ]

That's right. Since their reunion, Hajime only showed his emotions for those he cared about, even his annoyed expression only shows around Kaori. The reason she was able to hold a proper conversation with him in the first place was because Hajime do acknowledge her existence... But now, after that incident in the arena, she only lost her chance to get closer to him even further and her heart swallowed up by despair, no more tears comes out, and the rest of her emotions are dying. She hadn't thought that she was this foolish to not noticed her only chance.

[ Tonikaku!... I gonna bring Kaori to her room and let her rest!... If only I realized it earlier. ] Shizuku helps Kaori, who was like a lifeless doll, stand and slouch her hand on her shoulder. She support her with all her weight and carried her out of the room.

While the unbearable atmosphere were lingering around because of Kaori's look of despair, Liliana who was pale as a paper sheet stands. Her chair makes a lot of noise and she felt apologetic for accidentally making the mood distorted even further. She cleared her throat and speaks with an aura as a princess, unlike her friendly one when she's around them.

[ This... was plainly isn't looking good. Far from not receiving Nagumo-san's help for providing weapons for everyone. He's planning on abandoning us, I know I'm in no position to complain cause were basically at fault for what happened to him, but he still provided us a useful information. But to not increased the casualty even further, I highly recommend not to follow his way for obtaining his strength. People of the past already died for doing that, but for some unknown reason Nagumo-san succeeded, so I'm planning on researching this but please don't try it by yourself... Dewa, I'll take my leave here. ] Liliana bowed and left before Shizuku did.

Everyone was confused from Liliana's warning, but they don't had the time to think for it even further, and leave it as it was.

Shizuku left along with Kaori, and as for everyone, on Aiko's urging even though herself has a lot to think about, they all had their dinner normally. The food was cold and they can't taste anything, like Hajime's attitude towards them.


Later in the morning a party was suddenly announced for Hajime and Aiko, and everyone was invited. Usually, only the high ranking nobles were invited every time Aiko returns, but for some reason even the low rank nobles who were currently on the capital was invited.

Hajime was invited too, but he instantly refuses. But the presumptuous King showed up and personally invited him.

Hajime guessed that there was something behind this, but this was also his final preparation he need before leaving.

Hajime needs to politely refused them in front of a lot of people, so they won't be a hindrance in the future.