After Fang Zheng joined the fight, the battle ended quickly.
Even so, the entire village had already been reduced to a scene of utter devastation, littered with corpses.
Ikaruga Sayu had said before that, given those enemies' strength, they could very well slaughter the entire school if she was not around—well, judging from the current situation, she had not been lying.
Aside from Fang Zheng, most of the girls turned livid and pale at the sight before them. The rescued villagers were crying out amid the ruins, calling the names of their relatives and friends, but unfortunately, there was no way they would receive an answer.
"Ugh..."
Kurusu Himeko hid directly in Himemiya Chikane's arms, too afraid to look ahead, while Chikane turned her head away as well. Even Ikaruga Sayu, who had remained calm during the battle, seemed unsettled now. Katou Kirin and the others also looked as though they had no idea what to do.
After all, this was their first time facing something like this.
"Julie."
Fang Zheng tilted his head and looked at the girl beside him.
"Yes."
"Go back to the school and bring some people here. Tell them a village was attacked and have them come help collect the bodies."
"How many people?"
"Anyone who is not afraid of having nightmares tonight can come."
After all, Haoling Academy trained warriors, and they would have to face battle and death sooner or later. Getting used to it early was not a bad thing.
"Also, bring Priscilla and Konoka, along with anyone else skilled in healing and support. Have them bandage and treat the villagers here."
"Yes."
After hearing Fang Zheng's orders, Julie nodded, then vanished in a flash. Only then did Katou Kirin cautiously walk over to Fang Zheng and ask softly.
"B-Brother, what should