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“But how do we go about creating a club?”

“Hmm….”

“Well….”

In response to Vyrn’s question, both Sophie and Arteria fell into deep thought.

“Didn’t you say you attended the academy?” Arteria asked Sophie.

“I did attend in the past… but I’ve never tried anything like that. Typically, student-related matters are handled by the academy headquarters, so why don’t we go there?”

“Good idea. Let’s go.”

With time still left before academy classes began, the three headed straight for the academy headquarters located in the center of the academy.

The academy headquarters, responsible for administrative tasks within the academy.

After seeking out the Student Affairs office inside, the three companions listened to the response regarding club establishment and then walked out again.

“I see. It’s about the number of members,” Sophie said, crossing her arms and resting her chin on her hand.

“I hadn’t even considered that,” Arteria echoed, adopting the same posture.

“I didn’t think of that either. Indeed, if there’s no minimum number of members, a one-person club could exist,” he said.

The story of creating a club had not been mentioned in [Eclipse], so it hadn’t crossed their minds at all.

Surely there must be a rule stating that a new club can only be established with a minimum of five members.

The Student Affairs office itself doesn’t handle such matters. According to a staff member from the Student Affairs office, there have been no cases of club establishment in the last five years, and club establishment is considered the exclusive authority of the Student Council.

“In that case, before going to the Student Council, we need to secure two more people first,” Vyrn said, realizing that they needed two more people aside from himself, Arteria, and Sophie.

“The problem is who to bring along,” he continued.

Someone who is free from political entanglements, can freely join the club, and won’t interfere with us.

“…Naver?” Sophie suddenly mentioned the name that came to mind.

“That’s right!”

Naver was indeed an option!

A figure who has no interest in the political relations of the continent but is willing to help me!

“I should look for Navar. I just need to find one more person now?”

—

Jenice was desperately looking for Versus, wandering around the academy.

Unfamiliar scenes she had seen the night before.

Rather than something from the past,

it must be something closer to the future.

And in all those futures, Versus was there.

Jenice sought Versus to uncover the secrets of the unknown fragments of the future.

“If it’s the master’s request, there’s no reason not to do it. I’ll go in!”

“Thank you, Navar. Okay. Who would be a good choice for the remaining one?”

As Jenice wandered, Versus came into her view.

Versus, along with Navar Shraig.

Found!

“Versus!”

Jenice called out Versus’s name with a bright expression.

“…Jenice?”

Versus turned to her.

“Versus!”

Jenice ran towards Versus.

“Jenice! Good to see you!”

“…Huh?”

Jenice, who had intended to talk to Versus about the unfamiliar memories she had seen the day before, found herself being led by him.

“Okay. With this, we have gathered five!”

…What’s going on?

—

Knock knock

“Come in.”

The student council room door opened, and Versus entered.

“Hello.”

“Yes. What brings you here?”

A male student with a scholarly appearance wearing glasses greeted Versus.

“The secretary of the student council. Probably a character who uses honorifics and secretly admires the student council president. He didn’t show it outwardly, but he seemed to be quite capable.”

Behind him, members of the student council were diligently processing documents.

“I thought it was just about taking over the seats of the high nobles. They seem busier than I imagined.”

Versus looked different from the student council.

“I’m trying to establish a club. I heard that establishing a club is the exclusive authority of the student council.”

“Ah. If it’s about establishing a club, it might be difficult for me to handle. Have you brought the documents related to club establishment?”

“Yes. Here they are.”

Vice President showed the documents prepared at the academy headquarters.

“Yes… good. This should be sufficient. Please wait a moment. I will inform the president and return.”

Saying so, the male student left for a moment, leaving Vice President behind.

“The student council president. It was Diavel.”

The head of ‘Organization,’ the main villain of [Eclipse].

He also led the organization.

I just came to create a club, but unexpectedly ended up meeting the final boss.

Well, it shouldn’t matter much since I’m creating it with pure intentions, right?

“The president has granted permission. Please follow me.”

Vice President followed behind the bespectacled male student.

A separate student council president’s office located at the back of the general student council.

“Just go inside.”

Creak

Following the guidance of the male student, Vice President opened the door and entered.

“Oh my. Nice to meet you.”

In the room, an elegant beauty sat at the desk, sipping tea.

“Vice President Grangnile, right?”

“President. Vice President Grangnile, a student, has come to see you.”

“…What?”

Vice President Grangnile. That man?

Diavel was astonished by the name that came out of the chief secretary’s mouth.

Why on earth would that man come to see him?

Surely he didn’t find out that she secretly peeked at his private moments!

No, that couldn’t be. Even inspectors who crossed the wall or grand wizards wouldn’t be able to discover her hiding.

“He wishes to establish a club. Since the establishment of a club falls under the exclusive authority of the student council president.”

Establishing a club.

Come to think of it, there was such a thing.

During her term, Diavel had never attempted to establish a club as it had never been done.

“…Then it’s not because of what happened last night.”

Diavel let out a sigh.

“Should I call him in first? The rules state that a private meeting with the chairman is a prerequisite before permission is granted.”

“Yes, go ahead and call him in.”

“Understood.”

The office manager placed the documents in front of Diavel and left the room. Shortly after, Vissus entered.

That man from last night…

Images of the man and woman he had seen the previous night flickered in Diavel’s mind.

Calm down, Diavel. Seeing a man and a woman together is common. Why am I so shaken by their intimacy?

Diavel took a deep breath and spoke.

“Oh my, it’s nice to meet you.”

He then quickly sipped the tea on the desk.

“Vissus Grankeuneul, right?”

“Pleasure to meet you, Chairman.”

“Pleasure to meet you too. So… you wish to establish a club?”

“Yes, that’s correct. As stated in the documents, the five of us want to create a small club.”

“What is the purpose of establishing this club?”

“To elevate our skills.”

“Elevate your skills…”

Diavel scanned the documents again.

Elevation of skills through swordsmanship training.

Four swordsmen and one holy maiden.

A club application comprised of the minimum of five members required for academy establishment. However, these five students were anything but ordinary.

A holy maiden of the Holy Kingdom.

The illegitimate daughter of the Republic’s president.

The eldest of the Empire’s renowned swordsmanship family.

And…

If this club were to be established, it would bring about a significant impact throughout the academy.

Even so, if an attack were to occur tomorrow, they would all be buried.

There shouldn’t be any issues with the plan. In fact, having this number of members tied to the new club would make the operation smoother.

“There doesn’t seem to be any flaws. I approve the establishment of the club.”

Diavel stamped her seal onto the club establishment application.

“Thank you, Chairman.”

Vissus smiled and left the room with the documents.

“Versed. Grangineul.”

Clearly a name I’ve never heard before. And the first person I’ve met.

But….

Why do tears well up in my eyes when I meet his gaze?

Why does his name make me feel nostalgic?

Even the saint and the princess of the republic were captivated by that man.

Does he possess some kind of spell that can enchant women?

Kuwung

Diavel manifested the power of assassination through her body.

No.

It’s not the influence of such spells.

His mere presence makes me tremble.

…Am I in love?

Impossible.

There’s no way a man other than my master could make me fall for him.

Versed.

What on earth are you?

Once, she met the worst demon king who had once brought the continent to ruin, but she was confused by the existence of a male student she had never met before.