More Is Beautiful, Bigger Is Better (When the Weather Cools Down, It's Time for Ice Cream)

Meridian City.

It was a prosperous, thriving city, but an air of tension now permeated its streets. Fully armed soldiers had sealed off every entrance and exit, while many more patrolled and defended the fortifications outside. They had received word that at daybreak, the Eclipse Cult and the terrifying demonic machines under its control would launch an attack on Meridian City. All they could do now was defend the city.

"Phew..."

Standing atop the city wall and looking out over the pitch-black wilderness, Katou Kirin could not help but shiver. Just then, Imari's voice came from behind her.

"Are you cold, Kirrin?"

"Ah, Imari..."

Hearing Imari's voice, Katou Kirin turned around and smiled at her.

"Not really. I just feel a little nervous. After all... this is my first time taking part in a battle like this."

"Me too. Honestly, when I enrolled, I never imagined I'd someday be fighting in a place like this."

Imari walked over to Katou Kirin's side and gazed ahead with deep emotion.

"But I never expected the world to be even bigger than we imagined... At least Miss Katima and Sayu seem used to this already. They're sleeping soundly right now, but I can't sleep at all."

"Hahaha, perhaps that's true."

Hearing Imari's complaint, Kirrin gave a helpless, bitter smile.

"What about Mikasa?"

"That child is sleeping very soundly too. Maybe she simply has no idea what's about to happen. Sometimes, I really envy her."

"But her aptitude really is excellent."

At the mention of Mikasa, Katou Kirin became serious.

"That child has tremendous potential. If she received more formal training, she could probably reach the top twenty even at Haolin Academy. I wonder what Brother is thinking. Does he plan to bring her back to our world?"

"I heard that child lost her