“The Tomitsuka Clan’s Range Zero”
“So you are aware of it. I had an epiphany then. As Miyuki’s Guardian, I urgently need a repulsion magic for
use against opponents on whom ‘decomposition’ will not work”
Perhaps, Tatsuya’s feeling resonated with him; Hayama bowed his head deeply in agreement.
“An excellent endeavour”
“If this magic is perfected, I should probably not only be able to pierce the psion armor of ‘Range Zero’ but
the Juumonji Clan’s ‘Phalanx’. I think I will be able to unveil it at the next Shougatsu”
For an instant, Hayama sunk into silence with a grave look. But his gentle ‘butler’s smile’ was restored so
quickly that one would think that had been an illusion.
“Is the name of the magic been decided, yet”
“It has not been perfected yet, so only a temporary one…..”
“If you may”
“When it is completed for unveiling, I intend to give it the name ‘Baryon Lance’”
“...how interesting. I will look forward to being able to see it with Miyuki‐sama at Shougatsu”
As he spoke, Hayama got up.
Tatsuya also felt it was a suitable time.
“So on the matter of guarding our school friends, please take care of it”
“Please perform your duties with dispatch as well, Tatsuya‐dono”
Tatsuya made a bow to Hayama and left the interview room.
The shaking of hands did not exist between these two.
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October 15th, Monday.
First High was deep in the middle of the tumult of preparing for the Thesis Competition.which covered a
different commotion.
The news that the former student council president and the eldest daughter of the Saegusa Clan of the Ten
Master Clans, Saegusa Mayumi had requested a meeting with Shiba Tatsuya had captured the interest of
the students.
In the midst of the students irresponsibly exchanging rumors, there were many students who were unable
to take the news with a calm heart.
Like the former, chairman Hattori Gyobu.
Or the student council treasurer Mitsui Honoka.
And Miyuki who was both the student council president and Tatsuya’s sister who felt an indescribable
uneasiness as she watched the pair disappear into the reception room.