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At Saikai Academy, the afternoon sun streamed into the top-floor office of the administrative building during the last class of the day. Natsuki Minamiya's normally composed face was plastered with exasperation as she stared at August.

"You were gone for just a few hours. And now look at the chaos you've caused again."

She pinched the bridge of her nose, clearly holding back frustration.

The entire area surrounding Keystone Gate—several kilometers in radius—had been thrown into disarray. Everyone within that range had collapsed into unconsciousness for nearly thirty minutes, followed by over an hour of pure confusion and panic.

Keystone Gate wasn't just any location; it was the central hub of Itogami Island. What on earth had possessed August to stroll into such a critical area and knock out half the population with his sheer presence?

Still, there was a silver lining, even if a small one.

Her long-time adversary, the Lion King Agency, had once again suffered a humiliating loss. The Sword Shaman they'd sent had been utterly overpowered, and even their ace operative, Ancient Song, had tasted defeat at August's hands. That part, at least, brought her some satisfaction.

"Can I ask you one favor?" Natsuki said, trying her best to suppress the irritation bubbling inside.

"Of course, Natsuki-chan! What's a favor between us? Just say the word," August replied casually, leaning back with a smirk.

Natsuki's eye twitched at his overly familiar tone, but she pressed on. "I need you to tone it down. Stop stirring up trouble! Do you have any idea how many explanations I've had to give today to cover for you?"

Despite her calm demeanor, it was obvious she was holding back an explosion of anger.