At the start of the first round, the character controlled by Eriri launched a fierce assault, and the fight looked almost completely one-sided. (Continued)

"Maybe Lord Sage has already turned invisible and is watching how we perform from somewhere nearby, death!"

The others immediately looked around, but didn't spot anyone hiding.

They understood that invisibility spells didn't exist, but he was definitely hiding nearby to watch them.

"That guy definitely wouldn't be able to rest easy."

Eriri knew him well.

"All right, forget about that. Let's get back to our request."

Takanashi Rikka lifted her chin slightly. Her earnest eyes gazed straight ahead, giving off an air of confidence.

This was the personal time the Sage had given her!

It was time to make everyone else realize the majesty of the Wicked Eye of the Tyrant King User!

"Fine."

Eriri sounded a little perfunctory. Then she turned and knocked on the Art Club's door before entering.

"Sawamura-san, you're back!"

"Huh? Weren't you going to find Hasegawa-kun? Why..."

"Could it be that you're trying to avoid suspicion?"

As soon as Eriri stepped inside, several Art Club members gathered around, all talking at once.

"The Sage has something to attend to for the time being, so we'll handle things in his stead."

Takanashi Rikka stepped forward and stood before them. Her dignified bearing did give her a certain presence.

"What? He's not here?"

"Ah, my sun... It feels like my world has been destroyed."

The girls in the Art Club immediately looked disappointed. One of them even sat on the floor and lamented in despair.

Seeing this, Eriri felt an indescribable gloom, as though a few black lines had appeared across her forehead.

Why were you guys so hung up on someone else's Childhood Friend? What on earth were you trying to do?

So... the enemy was at Honnoji Temple?

First, never act on impulse. Second...

Just as Takanashi and the others entered the Art Club,