At that moment, a news report appeared on the LCD screen installed in the center of the restaurant.
"Last night, a mysterious explosion occurred at a shopping center in the city center."
"According to statements from nearby citizens, they all heard a loud bang. Immediately afterward, the shopping center seemed to have been destroyed and reduced to ruins, without leaving behind even the slightest material trace."
As the report appeared, photographs of the scene were displayed on the screen, showing the shopping center reduced to utter ruins and instantly drawing the attention of every student in the restaurant.
The report continued.
"At present, the cause of this mysterious explosion remains unknown. After reviewing the nearby surveillance footage, the police discovered that a group of terrorists suspected to be members of the 'Rebellion Army' had illegally entered the shopping center late at night. They believe that the incident was the work of the 'Rebellion Army' and are currently tracking and pursuing the suspects."
"As for the damage, aside from the complete destruction of the shopping center and the total loss of all property inside, it has only been confirmed that several security guards who were on duty that day are missing, with their lives and deaths still unknown."
"That concludes our report on last night's incident in the city center. Our reporter will continue following the case and bring the truth to the public."
The report ended there.
Only then did the students in the restaurant erupt into chatter.
"The shopping center is actually gone?"
"Where are we supposed to spend our holidays now?"
"Those damned 'Rebellion Army' bastards..."
"Once I become an official Magic Knight of the 'Alliance,' I'll definitely teach those guys a lesson."
"Exactly."
The students chatted among themselves. Some were regretful, some indignant, some felt that it