As Flynn and Isabeau gazed at Flynn's Gauntlet, the touchscreen glowed green with blue highlights, indicating the successful link with the Shittim Chest stored within. The basement door creaked open, revealing Rin, her expression calm and composed.
"The transfer of control of the Sanctum Tower to the General Student Council has been confirmed," Rin announced, her voice steady and measured. "This will allow us to manage Kivotos while the president is missing."
Isabeau let out a sigh of relief, her shoulders relaxing slightly. "That's good to hear," she said, her voice filled with gratitude and reassurance.
Flynn turned to Rin, his expression determined. "Rin, it's time for Isabeau and me to reveal who we are," he said, his voice filled with resolve and honesty.
Rin calmly adjusted her glasses, her gaze shifting between Flynn and Isabeau. "While I would like to hear a detailed explanation, there are more pressing matters at hand," she said, her voice filled with purpose and focus. "First, I must properly orient both of you to the Federal Investigation Club—SCHALE—and how it functions. Please follow me."
Flynn and Isabeau exchanged a nod, their expressions reflecting their understanding and determination. They followed Rin out of the basement, their footsteps echoing through the quiet hallway as they made their way toward the main lobby of the SCHALE building.
The Demon-Summoning Samurai of Kivotos
A Shin Megami Tensei IV & Blue Archive crossover
Chapter 2: Summoning Revelations!
As they arrived at the SCHALE building's main lobby, Rin turned to Flynn and Isabeau, her expression thoughtful.
"This lobby has been empty for a long time," Rin said, her voice echoing slightly in the vast space. She calmly stared at Flynn, her eyes reflecting respect and determination. "But now, you are the new owner of this building because you are officially the Sensei of SCHALE."
Rin led them into one of the offices, the sound of their footsteps filling the quiet room. Isabeau looked around, her eyes widening in recognition. "This looks like one of the offices we saw back in Tokyo," she whispered to Flynn, her voice filled with nostalgia and curiosity.
Flynn nodded in agreement, his gaze taking in the intact office. "Unlike the ruined offices in Tokyo," he muttered, his voice filled with appreciation and relief. "This one is still in good condition."
Rin turned to face them, her expression serious. "One of SCHALE's purposes is to be an extra-judicial organization. You can mediate and intervene in various academic institutions in Kivotos," she explained, her voice filled with purpose and pride. "Although, SCHALE ironically doesn't have a current goal in mind yet."
Then, Flynn's eyes were drawn to a nearby table, where a bunch of blue and purple-colored papers lay. "What are those papers?" he asked, his brow furrowing in curiosity.
Rin glanced at the table, her expression thoughtful. "Those are SCHALE registration papers," she explained, her voice filled with importance and responsibility. "Students who want to enlist themselves in SCHALE as club members need to fill them out."
[Flynn Sensei, grab those registration papers and place them in the Gauntlet's storage,] Arona's voice chimed in from Flynn's Gauntlet, her tone enthusiastic and eager. [I can make use of them later.]
As Flynn gathered the registration papers, Rin's brow furrowed in confusion. "I assume that's the AI in your Gauntlet?" she asked, her gaze shifting between Flynn and Isabeau. "I should've asked this earlier, but what happened to the Shittim Chest?"
Isabeau turned to Rin, her expression calm and steady. "The Shittim Chest is with Flynn," she explained, her voice filled with reassurance and pride. "It's inside his Gauntlet's inventory."
Rin observed Flynn as he placed the registration papers into his Gauntlet, her eyes reflecting her fascination and curiosity. "That's truly fascinating," she remarked, her voice filled with admiration and intrigue. "To think that your devices are on par with whatever technology those Millennium students can come about..."
Rin regained her composure, her expression turning serious and focused. "Anyway, due to SCHALE being an investigation club," she explained, her voice steady and measured. "Flynn Sensei, you are free to visit school districts around Kivotos. You have the jurisdiction and authority to recruit students as club members alongside whatever club those students have already joined."
"Thank you, Rin," Flynn calmly replied as he thought a bit about the registration papers. "That's good to know."
Then, Isabeau's brow furrowed in thought as she considered the implications. "Since the General Student Council president is missing, wouldn't various complaints and problems be piling up?" she asked, her voice filled with concern and curiosity.
Rin calmly nodded, her expression unchanging. "You're right, Isabeau. There had been many complaints that the General Student Council has been receiving since the president's disappearance," she said, her voice filled with purpose and determination. "But to address this, the General Student Council is planning to publicly announce Flynn as the Sensei of SCHALE to the entirety of Kivotos via an official statement."
Flynn's eyes narrowed as he processed this information. "We'll be there," he asked, his voice steady and focused. "What day will this announcement be?"
Rin replied without hesitation, her voice calm and measured. "The announcement will be made two days from now," she said, her gaze shifting between Flynn and Isabeau.
[Master Flynn,] Burroughs' voice chimed in from Flynn's Gauntlet, her tone efficient and businesslike. [I'll register that as a new quest on the list.]
[Main Quest: "SCHALE's Announcement" has been accepted.]
[Your mission is to attend the official statement by the General Student Council, which will occur two days from this quest's creation. Flynn must attend and he must explain who he is and why he is chosen as the Sensei of SCHALE to the entirety of Kivotos.]
Rin turned her attention back to Flynn, her expression thoughtful. "And Flynn Sensei," she said, her voice filled with curiosity and anticipation. "You can send me an email explaining who you and Isabeau are, and I'll forward it to the rest of the General Student Council."
Flynn nodded in agreement, his expression determined. "I'll send the email later," he said, his voice filled with resolve and purpose.
Rin began to walk away from the SCHALE main lobby, her steps measured and calm. "Let me know if you need anything," she said, her voice filled with support and reassurance.
As Rin left the lobby, Flynn and Isabeau exchanged a glance, their expressions reflecting their shared sense of determination and purpose.
Meanwhile, in the digital space where the Gauntlet and the Shittim Chest were linked, Arona stared at several masses of garbled data sealed behind various firewalls.
Even as jumbled masses of data, Arona felt something… strange in them, like they were alive in a sense.
Arona's brow furrowed in confusion. "Uh," she mumbled. "What are these garbled masses of data?"
As Arona was about to touch one of them, she turned around to see Burroughs standing nearby, her expression calm and composed.
"Don't touch those data, Arona," Burroughs warned, her voice steady and serious. "They're the data of demons that are currently contracted to Master Flynn."
Arona nodded quickly, her eyes wide with understanding. "Ah! So these are Flynn Sensei's demons, huh?" she said, her voice filled with gratitude and relief. "Thanks for the warning, Burroughs."
Burroughs gave a curt nod, her expression thoughtful. "You're welcome, Arona," she asked, her voice filled with purpose and efficiency. "By the way, have you received the recruitment papers that Flynn stored in the digital inventory?"
Arona held up a blue recruitment paper and a purple recruitment paper, which digitally appeared in her hands. "Yes, Burroughs! I have them right here," she said, her voice filled with excitement and pride. "The way SCHALE recruits students through these recruitment papers is no different from what you described about demon negotiations and contracts."
Burroughs' eyes narrowed in interest, her expression thoughtful. "That's interesting," she remarked, her voice filled with curiosity and intrigue. "Masters Flynn and Isabeau will need to know about this."
Arona smiled cheerfully, her eyes reflecting her enthusiasm and eagerness. "I'll inform them about that later," she said, her voice filled with anticipation and determination. "Right now, I have a feeling Flynn Sensei will ask us both to do something shortly."
As they stood in the digital space, surrounded by the glowing data and firewalls, Arona and Burroughs shared a moment of understanding and camaraderie. They knew that their knowledge and support would be crucial in helping Flynn and Isabeau navigate the challenges that lay ahead.
As Rin left the SCHALE main lobby, Flynn looked down at his Gauntlet, his expression thoughtful. "Burroughs, Arona..." he said, his voice steady and determined. "I need you to create an email detailing who Isabeau and I are and send it to the General Student Council's email address."
[Master Flynn,] Burroughs' voice echoed from the Gauntlet, her tone efficient and businesslike. [I'll compose the email in a few moments.]
[Flynn Sensei, I know the email address of the General Student Council,] Arona chimed in, her voice enthusiastic and eager. [I'll send the email once Burroughs has finished writing it.]
Flynn and Isabeau watched as the Gauntlet whirled and chimed for a few seconds, the digital interface flickering with activity. Burroughs' voice echoed once more from the Gauntlet.
[All done, Master Flynn,] Burroughs announced, her voice filled with accomplishment and satisfaction. [Arona has sent the email to the General Student Council.]
Flynn nodded, his expression grateful. "Thank you, Burroughs and Arona," he said, his voice filled with appreciation and relief. "Isabeau and I can move to our current dilemma."
Isabeau turned to Flynn, her expression thoughtful. "Yuuka, Chinatsu, Hasumi, and Suzumi are still on the ground floor of the SCHALE building," she reminded him, her voice filled with responsibility and concern.
Flynn nodded in agreement, his expression determined. "That's right," he said, his voice filled with honesty and respect. "We owe Yuuka and the rest an explanation about who we are."
Isabeau nodded, her expression resolute. "They'll be the first students to know," she said, her voice filled with determination and camaraderie. "And we need to because we'll be cooperating with them from now on."
With a shared sense of purpose, Flynn and Isabeau left the SCHALE building's main lobby and made their way to the elevator. As the elevator doors closed behind them, they knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and surprises.
As Flynn and Isabeau returned to the ground floor of the SCHALE building, they found Yuuka, Chinatsu, Hasumi, and Suzumi waiting for them, their expressions a mix of curiosity and anticipation.
Yuuka stepped forward, her arms crossed over her chest. "Rin told us that the General Student Council has regained control of the Sanctum Tower," she said, her voice filled with relief and satisfaction.
Hasumi nodded in agreement, her expression serious. "Kosaka Wakamo has fled the area after leading the delinquents in an attempt to destroy the SCHALE building," she added, her voice filled with accomplishment and pride. "But, she can't evade like this forever."
Then, Chinatsu turned to Flynn and Isabeau, her eyes reflecting her curiosity and intrigue. "While I need to report what happened here to Hina," she said, her voice filled with admiration and eagerness. "I must admit, I'm curious about the magic and other abilities you both possess."
Flynn exchanged a glance with Isabeau, his expression thoughtful. Isabeau turned to Yuuka, her voice steady and measured. "That's good to hear," she asked, her eyes reflecting her sincerity and honesty. "Yuuka, do you still want to know who we are?"
Yuuka nodded calmly, her arms still crossed over her chest. "I remember saying that to you both," she said, her voice filled with curiosity and respect. "While I need to return to Millennium after this fiasco is over, I have enough time to listen to what you two have to say."
After Yuuka and Chinatsu agreed to stay a little longer, Flynn took a deep breath and began to explain. "Isabeau and I aren't just Samurai. We are also demon summoners," he said, his voice steady and serious.
Chinatsu's brow furrowed in confusion, her expression perplexed. "Flynn Sensei, am I hearing this right?" she said, her voice filled with curiosity and bewilderment. "You and Isabeau can summon… demons?"
Yuuka, however, narrowed her eyes, her expression thoughtful. "Are you referring to supernatural creatures from various mythologies that are often lumped together as 'demons'?" she asked, her voice filled with skepticism and intrigue.
Flynn nodded in agreement, his expression steady. "Yes, that's correct on both accounts," he explained, his voice filled with knowledge and experience. "Most demons are drawn from various mythologies and stories."
Isabeau stepped forward, her expression determined. "We can demonstrate our ability to summon demons if you'd like," she said, her voice filled with confidence and pride.
Yuuka, Hasumi, Suzumi, and Chinatsu exchanged glances, their expressions reflecting their shared curiosity and anticipation.
"Alright, show us," Yuuka said, her voice filled with challenge and eagerness.
Flynn and Isabeau nodded in unison, their expressions focused and determined. They activated their Gauntlets, and in a flash of light, two demons appeared before them. Flynn summoned Jack Frost, a small, ice-covered imp with a mischievous grin, while Isabeau summoned Pixie, a tiny, winged fairy with a playful smile.
Yuuka, Hasumi, Suzumi, and Chinatsu stared in shock and awe at the sight of the two demons, their eyes wide with disbelief.
"So," Hasumi muttered. "These are demons, huh?"
"These demons," Suzumi commented. "They look like something that Reisa would dote on."
"I was skeptical at first," Yuuka murmured, her voice filled with amazement and acceptance. "But I can't deny the proof in front of me. I think the Super Phenomenon Task Force is better handled for this than Seminar."
Chinatsu, on the other hand, gushed with excitement, her eyes sparkling with delight. "Flynn Sensei and Isabeau's demons look adorable!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with enthusiasm and admiration.
"Aw, thanks for the compliment!" Pixie replied. "You made a Fairy like me happier for the day!"
"Same here, hee-ho!" Jack Frost replied. "Your words warmed my heart! Well, not literally since I'm weak to Fire attacks, hee-ho, but metaphorically! You get the idea, ho!"
"I didn't expect your demons could also talk," Yuuka remarked as she looked at Isabeau and Flynn's demons. "Although the occult isn't my forte, do each of you have a contract with these demons?"
"Yes, we do," Isabeau answered. "Flynn and I have contracts with these two demons."
"Yep!" Pixie added. "Our masters negotiated well with us."
"And that's how we became their demons, ho!" Jack Frost exclaimed. "And we do not hee-regret that at all!"
Flynn offered a small smile, his expression thoughtful as he and Isabeau returned their demons to their Gauntlets. "Most demons are monstrous and frightening," he explained, his voice filled with wisdom and experience. "Jack Frost and Pixie are the few exceptions to that rule."
Yuuka took a moment to absorb everything she had just witnessed before speaking. "Thank you for your transparency," she said, her voice filled with gratitude and respect. "At least you've proven that you two can be trusted."
Isabeau offered a gentle nod, her expression thoughtful. "It's necessary to reveal our capabilities, especially since Flynn is now the Sensei of SCHALE," she explained, her voice filled with responsibility and determination.
Flynn's expression was serious and focused. "Allies and enemies alike will eventually know what we are capable of. It's better to show our summoning capabilities now and build trust," he said, his voice filled with wisdom and resolve.
Chinatsu nodded in understanding, her expression thoughtful. "Thank you both for your honesty," she said, her voice filled with duty and responsibility. "I should return to Gehenna and report to Hina about today's events."
Yuuka nodded in agreement, her expression determined. "And I need to return to Millennium. But Flynn Sensei, I am willing to register myself in SCHALE next time," she said, her voice filled with sincerity and eagerness.
Just then, Arona's voice chimed in from Flynn's Gauntlet, and two registration papers digitally reappeared in Flynn's right hand.
[Flynn Sensei,] Arona said, her voice filled with excitement and anticipation. [Now is the time to give the SCHALE registration papers to the students.]
Flynn looked at the registration papers and handed them to Yuuka, Hasumi, Suzumi, and Chinatsu. "Before you four can leave," he said, his voice filled with encouragement and support. "You can register yourselves with these."
Yuuka calmly took her registration paper, her expression determined. "I'll fill this out tonight once I'm done with my duties at Millennium," she said, her voice filled with responsibility and resolve.
Chinatsu held her registration paper tightly, her expression eager. "I'll do the same after I finish my duties at Gehenna," she said, her voice filled with excitement and determination.
Suzumi glanced at Hasumi, her expression thoughtful. "Flynn Sensei, as much as Hasumi and I want to know you and Isabeau more," she said, her voice filled with responsibility and determination. "We need to return to Trinity General School soon, but we'll register as well after our duties in Trinity are done for today."
Flynn nodded calmly, his expression understanding. "I understand. Go ahead and return to your schools," he said, his voice filled with support and encouragement. "Isabeau and I will look forward to cooperating with you four and the rest of the students in Kivotos."
With a final nod of farewell, Yuuka, Hasumi, Suzumi, and Chinatsu turned and left the SCHALE building, their steps filled with purpose and resolve. Flynn and Isabeau watched them go, their expressions reflecting their shared sense of determination and hope.
A few hours later, Flynn found himself standing atop the SCHALE building, gazing up at the night sky. The cool breeze rustled his hair as he lost himself in thought as he looked at the sky.
Arona's voice chimed softly from his Gauntlet, breaking the silence. [Flynn Sensei,] she asked, her tone curious yet respectful. [Why did you want to stay on the rooftop?]
Flynn sighed, his eyes still fixed on the stars above. "Isabeau insisted on handling the paperwork. She said I just need to sign the papers under my name," he explained, his voice tinged with gratitude and resignation. "And I need to process what happened today."
Arona giggled, her voice light and playful. [That's understandable, Flynn Sensei! You have three secretaries who can deal with paperwork—me, Burroughs, and Isabeau!] she said, her tone filled with camaraderie and support. [Burroughs and I get it that paperwork isn't your forte!]
Flynn offered a somber smile, his expression thoughtful. "It seems that way," he murmured, his voice filled with appreciation and introspection.
Suddenly, a male voice cut through the quiet night, its tone smooth and confident. "I've been wanting to meet you for a long time, Flynn."
Burroughs' voice echoed urgently from Flynn's Gauntlet, her tone filled with warning and concern. [Master Flynn,] she said, her voice steady and measured. [There is a very powerful demon nearby.]
[Burroughs is right!] Arona chimed in. [Be careful, Flynn Sensei! Even I don't like this at all!]
Flynn turned around sharply, his hand instinctively reaching for Masakado's Katana at his side. Standing before him was a blonde man dressed in a tuxedo, his eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. Flynn knew instantly that this humanoid-looking figure was no ordinary man—he was a demon.
"I know you're a demon," Flynn bellowed as he readied Masakado's Katana. "So, who are you?"
The blonde man offered a charming smile, his voice smooth and measured. "Ah, the Fifth Son… Cautious to a fault… Not a bad trait, I'd say," he said, his tone filled with pride and amusement. "Allow me to introduce myself… I am Lucifer, the Radiant Morning Star and the Demon Lord of Chaos."
Flynn's grip tightened on Masakado's Katana, his expression wary and guarded. "Are you the same Lucifer that Nanashi fought back in Tokyo?" he asked, his voice filled with caution and determination.
Lucifer chuckled, his eyes reflecting a gleam of mischief and power. "Oh? You mean that faker that took my role in your world?" he said, his voice filled with superiority and confidence. "Remember that the Lucifer that Nanashi fought is a part of Satan. I am the real deal."
This made Flynn grip Masakado's Katana tighter as he realized that this Lucifer was not a being that was present back in his home world. Sensing Flynn's distress, Lucifer relaxed his stance and he calmly stared at Flynn.
"But fear not... Flynn Sensei," Lucifer grinned as he used Flynn's new title in an amusing tone. "I came here to talk, not to fight."
Flynn's expression remained guarded, his grip on Masakado's Katana unyielding. He knew that the presence of such a powerful demon could only mean that the challenges ahead would be greater than he had anticipated.
Lucifer's voice cut through the tense silence, his tone smooth and measured. "I must congratulate you and Nanashi for slaying YHVH. It seems I owe you and Nanashi a favor," he said, his eyes gleaming with admiration and regret. "But, as much as I'd like to bestow something upon you, Flynn, I cannot."
Flynn remained unyielding, his grip on Masakado's Katana steady and firm. "Are you going to turn me into a half-demon or something like that?" he asked bluntly, his voice filled with caution and determination.
Lucifer laughed heartily, his eyes reflecting a gleam of amusement and mischief. "Ah, Flynn... while I did turn a high school boy into a half-demon some time ago, I cannot do the same to you or Isabeau. You two are under the protection of a certain man aligned with the Axiom," he explained, his voice filled with respect and acknowledgment. "You may be familiar with him as the man in a wheelchair."
Flynn's eyes narrowed as he realized who Lucifer was referring to. "You mean Stephen," he said, his voice filled with understanding and curiosity. "Aside from wanting to see me, are you here to see what Kivotos offers?"
Lucifer chuckled, his expression thoughtful and measured. "Indeed, I am," he confirmed. "But I can see you're still on guard, which is understandable... Alright, I'll cut to the chase, Flynn Sensei..."
"Hmm," Flynn muttered as he kept his guard. "What do you know about Kivotos?"
"A lot, Flynn. As you can see, Kivotos faces several threats, from the mundane to the fantastic, and even to the supernatural," Lucifer said, his voice filled with caution and concern. "Among them are a cadre of abominable researchers, an organization of corrupt corporate machines, and an artificial construct with delusions of godhood that is shared by its so-called 'Prophets'… Yet, these pale to the entities I even dread to encounter."
Flynn's brow furrowed in surprise, his expression reflecting his disbelief. "Hmm," he remarked, his voice filled with skepticism and intrigue. "I didn't expect the Demon Lord of Chaos to fear something."
Lucifer laughed softly, his eyes reflecting a gleam of humility and honesty. "Even a Demon Lord such as myself fears several things, Flynn," he admitted, his voice filled with vulnerability and respect. "There are even entities powerful enough to manipulate and corrupt a demon like me, especially a certain abomination of color."
Flynn remained wary, his gaze fixed on Lucifer. "Is that so?" he remarked as he changed topics. "Then, what is your opinion of the schools of Kivotos?"
Lucifer closed his eyes briefly before opening them again, his expression thoughtful. "Of all the schools in Kivotos, Gehenna Academy is my favorite. Their philosophy favors freedom, even if that freedom breeds chaos," he said, his voice filled with admiration and amusement. "I resonate with them, given that I stand both for chaos and for freedom."
Flynn nodded calmly, his expression steady and focused. "And what of the students of Kivotos?" he asked, his voice filled with curiosity and determination.
Lucifer's expression grew more serious, his eyes reflecting a gleam of wisdom and experience. "Although my main focus is on humanity, I admit that I find the students of Kivotos fascinating," he explained, his voice filled with respect and understanding. "Although they are not humans due to their Mystics and halos, they are mortals. They're born, they will age, and they will die."
Then, Lucifer stared up at the sky, his expression thoughtful and measured. "Anyway, I'm not welcome in Kivotos, Flynn. This world is trying to remove my presence, which is why I cannot stay here for long," he admitted, his voice filled with resignation and acceptance. "But know this — I'll be watching you as you fulfill your duty as SCHALE's Sensei."
As Lucifer's form faded away, Flynn sheathed Masakado's Katana, his expression relieved. "That was a close one," he muttered, his voice filled with caution and determination. "Burroughs, Arona... Did you record all of that?"
[Yes, Master Flynn,] Burroughs confirmed. [I've recorded your encounter with Lucifer in the Gauntlet.]
Arona's voice chimed in from Flynn's Gauntlet, her tone filled with admiration and respect. [Flynn Sensei, you remained calm and composed against a powerful entity like Lucifer,] she said, her voice filled with pride and support. [That was impressive!]
Burroughs' voice echoed from the Gauntlet, her tone steady and measured. [Master Flynn has faced and defeated powerful demons and gods before,] she explained, her voice filled with confidence and respect. [That is why he was able to handle a conversation with a powerful demon like Lucifer.]
Flynn offered a small smile, his expression grateful. "Thank you, Arona and Burroughs, for your compliments," he said, his voice filled with appreciation and humility. "I am looking forward to attending the General Student Council's announcement two days from now. I'll head to my quarters to sleep for tomorrow."
As Flynn headed to his bedroom, the cool night breeze rustling his hair, he knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and surprises. But with his resolve unbroken and his will unyielding, he was ready to face whatever trials awaited him.
The Cosmic Egg... The form that Shesha took upon evolving to a powerful form. Various images appeared before Flynn's eyes... Shesha devouring humans for their souls, demons affiliated with the Divine Powers slaughtering humans left and right, and the image of Maitreya choking Asahi.
As Flynn tilted his head around, the Cosmic Egg looked organic. A huge heart was beating nearby, pumping human souls instead of blood throughout the whole structure.
'Why... am I here?' Flynn thought. 'Haven't I gone through this before?'
Flynn realized that he was being crucified in mid-air, unable to move. Then, he noticed a humanoid demon floating closer to him. Flynn's eyes widened as he recognized this demon as the eighth avatar of Vishnu, Krishna.
"Flynn, my Kalki..." The visage of Krishna said. "I will be their Light... and you will be my Godslayer!"
Flynn suddenly yelped as he woke up from his bed in the SCHALE clubroom. He examined himself and realized that he was still in his bed clad only in his sleepwear. He examined his left arm and he breathed a sigh of relief that his Gauntlet was still there. Then, the Gauntlet's screen glowed as Arona's face appeared on it.
[Flynn Sensei!] Arona spoke through the Gauntlet. [I heard you yelling and tossing around in your sleep! Are you okay?]
"I'm... fine," Flynn sighed in relief. "It's a nightmare, from a past event. Don't worry about it, Arona."
[I'm sure Master Flynn will manage,] Burroughs confidently assured Arona. [He has gone through a lot before becoming a Sensei.]
[If you say so,] Arona replied as she remembered something. [Flynn Sensei! The SCHALE registration papers that you gave to Yuuka, Chinatsu, Hasumi, and Suzumi? They all signed up last night!]
"Arona, thanks for informing me," Flynn said. "Now that I think about it, these registration papers have some similarities to demon contracts."
[In a way, Flynn Sensei,] Arona clarified. [The SCHALE registration papers aren't just physical contracts. It allows you to call registered students to other school districts that aren't their own and give orders to them… Oh! I forgot to tell you one of the key features of the Shittim Chest!]
"Hmm," Flynn mumbled. "Tell me more."
[I can protect you using the shield powered from the Shittim Chest,] Arona explained. [It's one of the protocols to ensure your safety, Flynn Sensei.]
"Alright, got it," Flynn replied as he realized something. "I almost forgot to ask what the official currency of Kivotos is."
[That's easy, Flynn Sensei!] Arona answered. [Yen is Kivotos' official currency!]
"Yen? That's the currency Tokyo used to have before switching to macca," Flynn remarked as he recalled scavenging yen bills back in Tokyo.
[Yes, and with Arona's help,] Burroughs chimed in. [I've compared the yen bills of Kivotos to that of Tokyo's and sadly, you can't use Tokyo Yen bills in Kivotos.]
[Don't worry about that, Flynn Sensei!] Arona encouraged him. [Tokyo Yen bills may not be used here, but I think there are some students here that collect trinkets, even demonetized money like Tokyo Yen.]
"I'll keep that in mind," Flynn replied as he examined the time on his Gauntlet. "Is there anything else I should know?"
[Yes, Master Flynn,] Burroughs replied. [There's a new app in the Gauntlet called the MomoTalk app. It allows you to communicate with registered students directly. I suggest you buy this app as soon as possible.]
Upon Burroughs' suggestion, Flynn opened the App Menu and sure enough, there were several new Apps ready to be purchased, and the MomoTalk App was among them. Fortunately, he had amassed a lot of unused App Points by collecting various App Point Cards scattered across Tokyo.
"There," Flynn muttered as he bought the MomoTalk App. "I bought and activated the MomoTalk app… Hmm?"
As the MomoTalk App activated, Flynn noticed that someone was trying to contact him. The caller turned out to be... Hayase Yuuka. As soon as Yuuka's image appeared on his Gauntlet, Flynn answered the call.
"Hello, Flynn Sensei. It's Yuuka," Yuuka's voice spoke through the Gauntlet. "Do you remember me?"
"I do," Flynn spoke. "You're Hayase Yuuka."
"Well, that's a relief. I'm glad I got your contact information earlier. I have something important to discuss with you," Yuuka explained. "SCHALE still hasn't been reimbursed for the mission to reclaim the club room. I'll go visit the SCHALE clubroom today at around 8 in the morning."
"Alright, Yuuka," Flynn confirmed. "I'll meet you in the office by that time."
As the MomoTalk call to Yuuka ended, Flynn examined the watch that was installed into the Gauntlet.
"So, it's 6:30 in the morning," Flynn muttered. "I have to bathe, dress up, and head to the office. Let me know if something happens."
[Will do, Master Flynn!] Burroughs chimed.
[Yeah, Flynn Sensei! Do what you need to do!] Arona added. [Burroughs and I will notify you if anything happens.]
Thus, Flynn headed to the shower room, bathed, and dressed up in one of his spare Mikado Samurai uniforms. Ready for his daily duties as SCHALE's Sensei, Flynn headed towards the clubroom's office, where Yuuka was going to be there.
The next morning, Flynn made his way to the office, only to find Yuuka intently using her calculator and Isabeau rummaging through various desks. He greeted them with a friendly smile.
"Good morning, Isabeau, Yuuka," Flynn said, his voice steady and warm.
His gaze then fell on another girl he didn't recognize. She had long, white hair and wore a uniform similar to Yuuka's, with a halo resembling Yuuka's but colored white instead of black.
Isabeau looked up from the desk she was searching through and smiled back at Flynn. "Good morning, Flynn," she said, her voice filled with warmth and respect. "Yuuka is here to help plan SCHALE's budget."
Yuuka glanced up from her calculator, her expression focused and determined. "Flynn Sensei, this is Ushio Noa," she said, gesturing towards the new girl. "She's here to assist me."
Noa nodded respectfully at Flynn, her expression calm and composed. "Yes, I'm Ushio Noa, Seminar's secretary. My role is to transcribe any events," she said, her voice filled with respect and curiosity. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Flynn Sensei."
Flynn offered a friendly nod in return, his expression thoughtful. "Nice to meet you, Noa," he said, his voice filled with welcome and appreciation.
Flynn then turned his attention back to Yuuka. "You have a point. Since I became a Sensei yesterday, we need to ensure that SCHALE doesn't overspend its budget."
Isabeau chimed in, her expression thoughtful and measured. "Flynn is normally quite frugal in his expenses," she explained, her voice filled with pride and admiration.
Yuuka nodded, her fingers dancing over the keys of her calculator. "Of course… That will make it easier to calculate," she said, her voice filled with determination and relief. "We'll make sure SCHALE stays within its budget, Flynn Sensei."
While Yuuka's fingers danced over her calculator and Isabeau continued rummaging through the desks, Noa turned to Flynn, her expression thoughtful. "Yuuka has disclosed what happened yesterday to most of the Millennium students," she said, her voice steady and informative. "Millennium clubs like Veritas and especially the Engineering Club are eager to meet you, Flynn Sensei."
Flynn raised an eyebrow, his curiosity piqued. "Why Veritas and the Engineering Club specifically?" he asked, his voice filled with intrigue and caution.
Noa offered a small smile, her eyes reflecting her knowledge and understanding. "When Yuuka disclosed the reports to them, Veritas was able to deduce that you're using a powerful software to summon your demons," she explained, her voice filled with admiration and respect. "The Engineering Club, on the other hand, is interested in a sample of technology from your hometown."
Flynn scratched his head calmly, his expression thoughtful and measured. "I do use the Demon Summoning Program to summon and command demons," he admitted, his voice filled with honesty and openness. "But I'm unsure what I can send to the Engineering Club."
Arona's voice chimed in from Flynn's Gauntlet, her tone enthusiastic and eager. [Flynn Sensei,] she suggested, her voice filled with excitement and support. [You can send the Terminal blueprints to Millennium.]
Burroughs' voice echoed from the Gauntlet, her tone steady and measured. [Master Flynn, I agree with Arona,] she said, her voice filled with wisdom and experience. [Kivotos needs to establish its Terminal teleportation system, and giving the Terminal schematics to Millennium is a step in the right direction.]
Flynn glanced down at his Gauntlet, his expression thoughtful and contemplative. He then turned his gaze back to Noa, his mind racing with the implications of his decision.
Flynn fiddled with his Gauntlet for a moment before looking up at Noa. "I've attached an email with the blueprints for the Terminal transport system. Please forward that to the Engineering Club," he said, his voice steady and determined. "I'm not sure how the Engineering Club will be able to replicate its technology, but..."
Noa quickly grabbed her smartphone from her pocket and checked her inbox. "It's alright. We all have to start from somewhere," she confirmed, her voice filled with gratitude and efficiency. "Thank you for being so considerate, Flynn Sensei."
Just then, Yuuka and Isabeau walked over, having overheard the conversation. Yuuka's brow furrowed in curiosity. "What are you two talking about?" she asked, her gaze shifting between Flynn and Noa.
Noa turned to Yuuka, her expression thoughtful. "Flynn Sensei sent me an email containing technology blueprints to be sent to the Engineering Club," she explained, her voice filled with importance and responsibility.
Yuuka sighed, her expression resigned. "The Engineering Club tends to go overboard when it comes to building technologies," she said, her voice filled with exasperation and concern. "I'll probably have to threaten to cut their budget again to make them complicit."
Noa offered a reassuring nod, her expression determined. "Don't worry, Yuuka," she said, her voice filled with resolve and support as she gave Yuuka a wink. "I'll help make sure the Engineering Club sticks to the blueprints Flynn Sensei sent."
Flynn nodded in agreement, his expression grateful. "That's good to hear," he said, his voice filled with appreciation and relief. "I need to roam around Kivotos for the day."
Isabeau turned to Flynn, her expression thoughtful. "Just remember, we need to attend the public announcement tomorrow," she reminded him, her voice filled with responsibility and support.
"That's right!" Yuuka exclaimed as she put her calculator in her pocket. "Noa and I will also attend the announcement, Flynn Sensei!"
"I agree with Yuuka here," Noa concurred as she let out a serene smile. "I look forward to your speech, Flynn Sensei."
[And don't worry about the budget, Flynn Sensei!] Arona told Flynn from his Gauntlet. [Your salary isn't actually in Yen but in SCHALE credits! Think of it as a special currency that only you can use!]
Flynn offered a grateful nod, his expression determined. "Thanks for the reminder, Isabeau," he said, his voice filled with appreciation and resolve.
With that, Flynn turned and left the SCHALE lobby, eager to explore the streets of Kivotos and familiarize himself with its unique culture and atmosphere.
As Flynn exited the SCHALE clubroom and took the elevator to the ground floor, he muttered to himself. "With yesterday's chaotic battle, I didn't get a chance to fully explore the SCHALE building. Burroughs, Arona… Is my salary ready?"
[Yes, Master Flynn,] Burroughs chimed from the Gauntlet. [The moment you registered in the Shittim Chest as SCHALE's Sensei, you have been given a stipend.]
Arona's voice chimed in from his Gauntlet, her tone cheerful and encouraging. [You have all the time today to roam around Kivotos, Flynn Sensei,] she suggested, her voice filled with support and guidance. [There's a store nearby called Angel 24. You should check it out!]
Flynn looked around the ground floor and sure enough, he spotted a convenience store with a signpost that read "Angel 24." Intrigued, he made his way inside. As he entered, he noticed that the store not only sold necessities like food and beverages but also ammunition and even grenades. His eyes widened slightly at the unusual inventory.
Turning his attention to the cashier, Flynn realized there was only one clerk stationed there—a young girl with blonde hair, a teal halo, and a small pair of white wings. The girl stammered as she noticed Flynn, her eyes widening in surprise. "W-wha! I-I didn't expect a customer this early in the m-morning!" she panicked as she introduced herself hastily, her voice filled with nervousness and eagerness. "Oh, um, welcome to Angel 24! I-I'm Sora, a middle school student!"
Flynn offered a friendly smile, introducing himself in turn. "I'm Flynn, the newly appointed Sensei of SCHALE," he asked, his voice filled with curiosity and kindness. "Do you get many customers here at Angel 24?"
Sora stammered, her cheeks flushing slightly. "Um, not really," she admitted, her voice filled with shyness and honesty. "Only a few students come here. You're my first customer for the day."
Flynn nodded understandingly, pointing towards the aisle containing energy bars and canned coffee. "Is that so? In that case," he said, his voice steady and polite. "I'd like to purchase some of these."
Sora frantically nodded, her eyes reflecting her eagerness to assist. "Oh, of course! All y-you need to do is connect your SCHALE account," she explained, her voice filled with relief and determination. "You don't need to pay with paper money..."
As Flynn followed Sora's instructions, connecting his SCHALE account to make the purchase, he couldn't help but feel a sense of curiosity and anticipation.
The moment Flynn completed his purchase of energy bars and canned coffee, two girls entered the Angel 24 convenience store. Flynn calmly stepped aside as the girls quickly gathered their items and made their purchases.
As the two girls were purchasing their items, Flynn observed them quietly. The white-haired girl wore a dark purple military uniform complete with a dress skirt along with a coat that she used as a cape. Her jagged halo was also dyed in purple, resembling that of a hole saw. She also possessed a pair of purple wings that fluttered whenever she moved around.
The other girl was as distinct. Her hair was colored in teal. Her attire was a heavily customized military uniform with cuts that partially exposed her chest from the sides. Her teal halo was also distinct, with a crescent shape with a little circle in the middle.
As the two girls finished and turned to leave, the white-haired girl paused, her gaze fixed on Flynn.
"Are you Flynn?" The white-haired girl asked, her voice filled with curiosity and caution. "The Sensei of SCHALE?"
Flynn nodded calmly, his expression steady and measured. "Yes… Yes, I am," he confirmed, his voice filled with responsibility and pride. "And who might you two be?"
The white-haired girl offered a polite nod, her expression serious. "I am Sorasaki Hina, and this is Amau Ako," she said, her voice filled with respect and determination. "We're the Gehenna Academy's Prefect Team."
Flynn's eyes narrowed thoughtfully as he recalled a previous conversation. "The Prefect Team?" he said, his voice filled with recognition and understanding. "Chinatsu mentioned being part of the Prefect Team."
Ako offered a strained smile, her eyes reflecting a mix of respect and discomfort. "Yes, Chinatsu is indeed part of our team," she confirmed, her voice filled with loyalty and duty. "And it's a pleasure to meet you... Flynn Sensei."
"Ako…" Flynn said to Hina, noticing the discomfort in Ako's expression. "Is she..."
Hina sighed, her expression resigned as she noticed Ako's behavior. "Ako is incredibly loyal to me, sometimes to a fault," she explained, her voice filled with appreciation and concern. "And I apologize on her behalf."
Flynn offered an understanding nod, his expression thoughtful. "I understand that kind of loyalty," he said, his voice filled with empathy and respect. "Hina, Ako… The General Student Council will have a public announcement tomorrow. I'm hoping you two will attend."
Hina's eyes narrowed as she considered Flynn's words, her expression thoughtful and measured. "I'll be watching you closely, Flynn Sensei. We will attend the public announcement tomorrow," she said, her voice filled with intrigue and determination. "I'm curious to see what kind of impact you'll have on Kivotos."
As Hina and Ako left the convenience store, Flynn watched them go, his mind filled with curiosity and anticipation. He wondered what other students he would meet today, and what challenges and surprises awaited him in the ever-changing world of Kivotos.
Several hours later, Flynn found himself in a district of Kivotos that was being slowly consumed by desert dunes. As he gazed at the desolate skyscrapers, he looked down at his Gauntlet, his brow furrowing in confusion.
"Burroughs, Arona..." Flynn asked, his voice filled with curiosity and caution. "Where am I?"
Burroughs' voice echoed from the Gauntlet, her tone steady and informative. [You're in the Abydos district, Master Flynn,] she explained, her voice filled with knowledge and experience. [Arona has more knowledge about Abydos though. I'll let her explain for you.]
Arona chimed in, her voice thoughtful and measured. [Flynn Sensei, Abydos used to be the largest and most influential of the academies in Kivotos,] she said, her voice filled with history and insight. [But constant desertification plagued them, forcing the district to loan money to save itself.]
Flynn's eyes narrowed as he considered the implications. "It seems the loan didn't turn out well for Abydos," he remarked, his voice filled with understanding and concern.
Suddenly, the sound of gunfire echoed through the air, alerting Flynn to a nearby disturbance. His expression grew more focused and determined.
"Burroughs, Arona?" Flynn asked, his voice filled with urgency and resolve. "Where is that gunfire coming from?"
Arona's voice echoed from the Gauntlet, her tone steady and measured. [Flynn Sensei!] she said, her voice filled with support and guidance. [The gunfire is several meters from your location!]
Burroughs' voice chimed in, her tone thoughtful and analytical. [Based on my scans, it seems a single student is fending off a large group of drones and robots,] she explained, her voice filled with concern and determination. [You can intervene, but be careful, Master Flynn.]
Flynn nodded, his expression resolute and focused. "Got it," he said, his voice filled with purpose and resolve. "I'm going to help that student out."
With a determined stride, he made his way toward the sound of the gunfire, his mind racing with strategies and plans. He knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and dangers, but with his resolve unbroken and his will unyielding, he was ready to face whatever trials awaited him in the desolate district of Abydos.
As Flynn moved closer to the location where the gunfire echoed, he spotted a student valiantly fending off a horde of humanoid robots and battle drones. The student was a girl with grey hair and wolf ears, darting from cover to cover, firing back at the relentless mechanical enemies.
"Here goes," Flynn muttered as he cast a debuffing spell. "Sukunda!"
Leaping into action, Flynn quickly cast Sukunda, a spell designed to lower the accuracy and evasion of his foes. The robotic horde turned their weapons on Flynn, opening fire, but thanks to the effects of Sukunda, he was able to evade all of their shots with ease.
Flynn glanced over at the wolf girl, his voice steady and determined. "I'm Flynn, the Sensei of SCHALE," he said, his voice filled with support and resolve. "I'm here to help."
The wolf girl nodded, her eyes reflecting her gratitude and determination. "Thank you for your support. I'm Sunaookami Shiroko," she introduced herself, her voice filled with strength and appreciation. "Nn... I'll return the favor right now."
Flynn watched as Shiroko reached into her black bag, pulling out a folded teal-colored drone, which expanded to its proper size upon being deployed. With a swift motion, she pulled the lever on the drone, activating it and sending it hovering into the air. The drone spewed out a barrage of missiles, targeting the robotic horde with precision and power.
Shiroko turned to Flynn, her voice steady and focused. "Now's your chance, Flynn Sensei," she said, her voice filled with determination and strategy. "The enemies are weakened. Finish them off."
Flynn nodded, his expression resolute and concentrated. "Right," he declared as he raised his Bruce Gun. "Rapid Needle!"
Flynn's Bruce Gun sent a flurry of projectiles tearing through the weakened robotic horde. The mechanical enemies crumpled and fell, their systems overloaded and their machinery disintegrating under the combined assault of Flynn and Shiroko.
After the robotic horde had been dealt with, Flynn and Shiroko made their way to a nearby concrete bench, both of them exhaling in relief as they took a moment to rest. Flynn handed Shiroko a cup of instant ramen, his expression thoughtful and concerned.
"Shiroko, I forgot to ask you," Flynn asked, his voice filled with curiosity and support. "What school are you from, and what were you doing here?"
Shiroko took a sip of her ramen, her eyes reflecting her gratitude and determination. "Nn… I'm from Abydos High School. I'm part of the Foreclosure Task Force," she explained, her voice steady and measured. "I was patrolling the Abydos district when I was attacked by that robotic horde."
Flynn nodded, his expression thoughtful and relieved. "I see," he said, his voice filled with satisfaction and support as he sipped from his cup of ramen. "Fortunately, I arrived in time to help you out,"
After finishing her instant ramen, Shiroko turned to Flynn, her expression hopeful and determined. "Flynn Sensei," she said, her voice filled with urgency and respect. "I want you to visit Abydos High School. Our district needs help."
Flynn offered an understanding nod, his expression thoughtful and measured. "Of course, I plan to visit your school," he explained, his voice filled with responsibility and determination. "But first, I have to attend a public announcement tomorrow to officially introduce myself as SCHALE's Sensei."
Shiroko nodded, standing up from the bench, her expression resolute and focused. "Nn… I'll be there, Flynn Sensei," she said, her voice filled with gratitude and anticipation. "And I'll ask Ayane to write an email that will be sent to you tomorrow after the public announcement."
"Okay, here is my contact number on MomoTalk," Flynn said as he sent his contact number from his Gauntlet to Shiroko's smartphone. "And Ayane? Is she one of your classmates in Abydos High School?"
"Nn… Her full name is Okusora Ayane. She's the treasurer of the Foreclosure Task Force," Shiroko explained as she folded her drone and placed it in her bag. "I hope to see you in our school soon, Flynn Sensei."
With that, Shiroko turned and left the area, leaving Flynn with satisfaction and accomplishment. He knew that he had made a difference in the life of a student in need and that knowledge filled him with pride and determination. As he watched Shiroko go, he knew that the road ahead would be filled with challenges and surprises, but with his resolve unbroken and his will unyielding, he was ready to face whatever trials awaited him in the ever-changing world of Kivotos.
On the morning of the next day, Flynn and Isabeau stood backstage, preparing for the General Student Council's public announcement. As Nanagami Rin was on the podium in the front stage delivering her speech to the crowd of students, Isabeau turned to Flynn, her expression thoughtful and concerned.
"Flynn," Isabeau asked, her voice filled with support and anticipation. "Are you ready for your speech?"
Flynn offered a somber smile, his expression steady and determined. "Isabeau, if Shesha could impersonate me back in Tokyo," he remarked, his voice filled with confidence and resolve. "You know I can do this."
Isabeau shook her head, her expression thoughtful and measured. "Even if Asahi was revived later on, the memory of Shesha impersonating you won't go away in my memory," she said, her voice filled with reflection and determination. "Shesha and the rest of the Divine Power committed horrible things, especially what they had done to you."
Flynn nodded, his expression serious and focused. "I know, which is why we're grateful for Nanashi and his friends," he said, his voice filled with promise and resolve. "I assure you, Isabeau. I'll never allow anyone to do that to me ever again."
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed through the backstage area, and Flynn and Isabeau turned to see a pink-haired girl walking towards them. The girl offered a friendly smile, her eyes reflecting her curiosity and eagerness as she carried a bag of chips in her left hand.
"Oh hey! Seems we finally meet in person, Flynn Sensei!" The pink-haired introduced herself, her voice filled with warmth and enthusiasm as she ate from her snack. "I'm Yuraki Momoka. You might have heard my voice on the comms a few days ago."
Flynn nodded in recognition, his expression thoughtful. "Yes," he said, his voice filled with acknowledgment and respect. "I heard your voice talking to Rin at that time."
More footsteps echoed nearby, and Momoka glanced over her shoulder before turning back to Flynn. "I'll watch the speech from the sidelines," she said, her voice filled with support and anticipation. "By the way, two students from the Valkyrie Police Academy want to meet you."
As Momoka made her way to the sidelines, Flynn took a deep breath, his mind racing with the implications of his upcoming speech and the new encounters that awaited him. As Momoka headed for the sidelines, two 15-year-old students wearing the Valkyrie Police Academy uniforms approached Flynn and Isabeau. One had white hair, and the other had black hair. The white-haired girl stepped forward, her expression eager and respectful.
"I'm Nakatsukasa Kirino," The white-haired introduced herself, her voice filled with honor and excitement. "It's an honor to finally meet you, Flynn Sensei and Isabeau."
The black-haired girl munched on a donut from a box she carried, her expression more laid-back. "Mm… The name's Nemugaki Fubuki," she introduced herself lazily. "I'm… Kirino's classmate. Just tagging along with her..."
Isabeau offered a polite nod, her expression thoughtful and measured. "I'm Isabeau, and this is Flynn, the new Sensei of SCHALE," she said, her voice filled with respect and curiosity. "Why were you so eager to meet Flynn, Kirino?"
Kirino held up her phone, showing them the screen. "What you both did during the battle two days ago is all over social media," she explained, her voice filled with admiration and enthusiasm. "Everyone is talking about it."
Flynn and Isabeau exchanged glances with the implications of what Kirino revealed to them. Due to how desolate and run-down Tokyo was, information didn't spread as quickly, but Kivotos was a different case altogether. Based on Kirino's statement, events and information could spread in Kivotos quickly.
Fubuki took another bite of her donut, her voice muffled as she spoke. "Mm… Flynn Sensei, I hate to break it to ya, but..." she mumbled, her eyes reflecting a mix of interest and amusement. "Practically everyone is curious about who you two are."
Flynn offered a small smile, his expression thoughtful and measured. "It's similar to what happened in Tokyo when I bore everyone's hope there," he remarked, his voice filled with reflection and determination. "I still remember helping out the common folk and doing odd jobs here and there..."
Kirino's eyes widened with a sudden idea, her expression eager and hopeful. "This gives me an idea!" she proposed, her voice filled with support and enthusiasm. "How about Fubuki and I stand guard while you make your speech, Flynn Sensei?"
"Yeah, but Kirino and I won't do that for free," Fubuki said as she munched on another donut. "I heard from that Rin girl that SCHALE is recruiting students from several schools. How about Kirino and I register on your club in exchange for guarding you, Flynn Sensei?"
"Yeah, what Fubuki said!" Kirino said as she smiled at Flynn. "What do you say, Flynn Sensei?"
Flynn and Isabeau exchanged glances, their expressions thoughtful and considering. They knew that the offer of support from Kirino and Fubuki could be valuable, but they also understood the implications and responsibilities that came with accepting such an offer.
Flynn nodded at Kirino and Fubuki, his expression resolute. "You can stand guard while I deliver my speech," he said, his voice filled with gratitude and determination as two blue registration papers materialized from his Gauntlet. "Here are your registration papers."
Kirino beamed a heartfelt smile, her eyes reflecting her enthusiasm and appreciation. "Thank you, Flynn Sensei, for allowing us to guard you," she said, her voice filled with honor and excitement as Flynn gave the blue registration papers to her and Fubuki. "Fubuki and I will sign these up later tonight!"
Fubuki grabbed another donut from her box and took a bite, her expression more relaxed. "I hope you'll buy me another box of donuts as compensation, Kirino," she said, her voice muffled by the pastry. "After all, we're going to register ourselves into SCHALE now."
Kirino sighed, her expression resigned but amused. "Fine, Fubuki. I'll buy you another box of donuts once the public announcement is over," she said, her voice filled with exasperation and affection.
Fubuki grinned, her eyes sparkling with motivation. "Sweet," she said, her voice filled with a newfound sense of purpose and enthusiasm. "Now I'm ready to guard Flynn Sensei as he makes his speech."
Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed through the backstage area, and Nanagami Rin entered, her expression calm and composed. "Flynn Sensei, I've already given my speech," she said, her voice filled with support and encouragement. "Now it's your turn to take the podium."
Isabeau nodded, her expression thoughtful and determined. "Give it your best shot, Flynn," she said, her voice filled with confidence and support.
Flynn offered a wry smile, his expression steady and focused. "I'll muster up a compelling speech," he said, his voice filled with resolve and determination. "Wish me the best."
With that, Flynn took a deep breath and walked towards the front stage, his heart pounding with nervousness and anticipation. He knew that he had to officially introduce himself as the Sensei of SCHALE, and with the support of his allies and the knowledge of his newfound responsibilities, he was ready to face the challenges that lay ahead.
As Flynn entered the front stage, his eyes scanned the audience, and he noticed several familiar faces he had met over the past two days — Yuuka, Chinatsu, Suzumi, Hasumi, Hina, Ako, and Shiroko. The murmurs of the student audience began to quiet down as they turned their attention to the podium.
Then, Flynn glanced at the backstage, where Isabeau, Rin, Kirino, and Fubuki watched him eagerly. With them watching from the backstage, Flynn took a deep breath and began to speak, his voice steady and clear.
"Good morning, everyone. I am Flynn, the new Sensei of SCHALE," Flynn said, his voice filled with confidence and determination. "And so, I shall explain what kind of organization SCHALE is."
Flynn continued, his expression thoughtful and measured. "SCHALE is an extrajudicial, autonomous organization that acts as a neutral party to assist the academic institutions of Kivotos. Our purpose is to mediate and intervene in various academic matters and help out every student, ensuring the stability and peace of our educational community."
Suddenly, a long pale blonde-haired girl sporting black-colored glasses stood up from the audience. "I'm Otose Kotama from Millennium Science School," she introduced herself, her voice filled with curiosity and challenge. "How do you plan to fulfill your duty as the Sensei of SCHALE?"
Flynn offered a calm nod, his expression steady and focused. "To answer your question, Kotama," he said, his voice filled with honesty and openness. "I must reveal who I am and where I come from."
With a swift motion, Flynn activated his Gauntlet, and a flash of light later, a small, ice-covered Fairy demon with a mischievous grin appeared beside him. Jack Frost waved enthusiastically at the crowd, his antics drawing murmurs of surprise and amusement from the students. Flynn noticed that the students' reactions to Jack Frost were mixed; some showed curiosity while others gushed about how adorable the Fairy demon in front of them was.
Flynn turned his attention back to the audience, his voice steady and determined. "I am a Demon-Summoning Samurai from the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado, now serving as the Sensei of SCHALE here in Kivotos," he explained, his voice filled with pride and responsibility. "And this is Jack Frost, one of the demons that I can summon."
"Like Flynn hee-said, I'm Fairy Jack Frost!" Jack Frost introduced himself. "Nice to meet you all! Hee-ho!"
As the students watched in awe and fascination, Flynn knew that he had taken the first step in revealing his true identity and purpose. With Jack Frost by his side, he was ready to face the challenges that lay ahead, guided by the knowledge and support of his allies and the power of his summoned demons. The road ahead would be filled with trials and surprises, but with his resolve unbroken and his will unyielding, he was determined to bring stability and peace back to the chaotic world of Kivotos.
The Demon-Summoning Samurai of Kivotos
A Shin Megami Tensei IV & Blue Archive crossover
Chapter 3: Enter the Foreclosure Task Force!
See you next time!