Chapter 96

"Bingo!"

Natsukawa Masuzu snapped her fingers, nodded in satisfaction, and breathed a sigh of relief.

At least I didn't just memorize the formulas; I learned to apply them flexibly!

"These kinds of questions are no match for me anymore, let's move on to the next one."

Takanashi Rikka waved her hand confidently.

"Alright then."

A mocking smile flickered in Natsukawa Masuzu's eyes as she immediately presented her with a highly difficult question, causing the latter to question her existence and become serious.

A few minutes later.

You still have a long way to go!

Natsukawa Masuzu struck Rikka's palm hard with her pointer, then mimicked someone's tone and said...

"So, Dekumori, I'd like to hear your thoughts now."

Hasegawa Izumi sat on the sofa to the side, then looked away and glanced to the side.

"Lord Sage, Dekumori finally understand your intentions! Death!"

Dekomori Sanae's deep blue eyes, like the ocean, instantly calmed down, just like her current mood.

"Although I dislike that Greedy Witch, she's truly the only one capable of handling this task. Her grasp of human nature is simply too strong! Even though Mater willingly threw herself into it, she managed to manipulate Mater completely..."

Is this all you see?

His expression was somewhat speechless.

"Of course not! I can also see that the Greedy Witch did play a significant role, but the most fundamental reason is that Master himself possesses immense potential; he just hasn't been focusing his attention on it. Death, ah~ as expected of Master, still so unfathomable! I was actually quite smug about my talent in this area being superior to Master's, but I was so naive."

Dekomori Sanae pressed her hand to her forehead, shaking her head and sighing involuntarily.

"Um."

Hasegawa Izumi nodded silently.

What he really meant was that Rikka's spirit had become stronger over this period of time.

Perhaps this means that Rikka is gradually adapting to the laws of this world.

In this way, Rikka should be the one who recovers her strength the fastest after the change of heaven!

Several days later.

It was another bright and sunny morning.

It rained last night, and there's still some water in the yard, but that didn't spoil the beautiful sunshine today.

"Pat-pat..."

High school girls in school shoes walked across the shallow puddles, laughing and chatting all the way.

The girl wearing headphones kept her distance from the group around her and walked towards Shuchiin.

"Everyone, look over here."

Before school ended in the afternoon, Tsukumo Nanase clapped her hands and smiled broadly.

"Don't forget, everyone! The final exams are next Monday. There are only two days left. Let's all give it our all for a good grade! Especially those of you under pressure to pass, it would be so unfortunate if you couldn't get into a higher grade because of it... Oh, by the way, if that happens, the school will definitely inform your parents."

The teacher's smiling face was the most terrifying expression for the students who were at the bottom of the class.

'So failing a grade means you can't go to school? That's way too difficult; neither I nor they could do it...'

Nakano Miku lay slumped on the table, her eyes looking somewhat lost.

She couldn't quite understand why her father had sent them to this school.

Will someone who doesn't want to study suddenly want to study just by transferring to a school with a better academic atmosphere?

That's a rather naive idea!

But if there's really no way to continue my education, then there's nothing I can do...

She glanced back furtively, and a thought began to form in her mind.

As the sun sets, the sunlight gradually turns a dim yellow, spreading across the entire land and casting long shadows of people walking along the road.

"Master, you said you were going to take us somewhere, but where is it?"

"Wicked Eye of the Tyrant King User, I don't have that much time to travel around with you."

"Little Bird Swim, are we there yet?"

After their club activities ended today, the members of the Far East Magic Society did not leave. Instead, they followed Takanashi Rikka to a remote location.

"We're here, this is it."

In front of a forest, the girl suddenly stopped, and everyone looked in the direction she was looking.

This is a small hill that looks rather abrupt. In front of it is a stone staircase, which looks like it has more than 200 steps to the top. On both sides of the staircase, there are ancient trees lined up neatly, their green leaves dripping with moisture. Their strong branches are covered with green leaves and stretch outwards, covering the walls on both sides and giving off a mysterious air.

"This place seems to be a shrine."

Hasegawa Izumi's gaze sharpened as she looked up and saw a tall torii gate at the end of the stone steps.

So, what is Rikka's purpose?

Could they be planning to attack the gods?

Let's go.

Takanashi Rikka stepped onto the stairs, turned around, and waved to the crowd.

They exchanged glances and decided to follow.

The dappled shadows fell on everyone's faces, and the surrounding environment created a tranquil and sacred atmosphere.

"So that's how it is. Master, have you found a god's 'divine realm'? Let's come together. Are you perhaps preparing to start a divine war death? But it seems to be abandoned..."

As they approached the summit, Dekomori Sanae also noticed the torii gate and then made a bold conjecture.

"How could that be?"

Nibuya Morika pursed her lips.

The shrine here is not large; the main hall of the shrine is at the end of a short ten-meter Sando. It is obviously not big, but it also appears simple and solemn, with a very unique architectural style.

The group arrived at the place of worship.

"With the Wicked Eye of the Tyrant King, command it to gather its entire soul, body, and skeleton, and avoid the fate of failing its math exam!"

Takanashi Rikka stepped forward, clapped her hands, closed her eyes, and began to pray devoutly.

"Death!"

Dekomori Sanae also performed the same worship gesture.

"So you came here to 'seek divine intervention,' huh? What a waste of my time. I thought there was some interesting show going on."

With her White jade- like right hand, Natsukawa Masuzu brushed aside her smooth, long silver hair and said impatiently.

"It's not a request, it's a command!"

Takanashi Rikka immediately retorted.

"You don't need to go to the shrine at all, Dekumori? You're not worried about failing your exams like Takanashi."

Nibuya Morika Natsume crossed her arms and looked at the girl next to her with a strange expression.

"Dekumori is the Master's servant, so assisting in battle is his duty."

Dekomori Sanae pressed one hand to her chest and said with great pride.

"By the way, Rikka, are you sure this will work? Do you even know what this deity's duties are?"

However, Hasegawa Izumi suddenly raised another question.

"Of course I know that."

Takanashi Rikka looked very knowledgeable and assumed an archery stance with both hands.

"This is the Yagami Shrine. Yagami is the god of arrows and oaths. As long as I make an oath, He will naturally respond to my request! If it were an ordinary person, there would naturally be a price to pay, but since this is an order, there's nothing to worry about."

"The God of Arrows? If I had received the God of Arrows' help back then, even if I were to Dekumori, I would have been able to beat Shinomiya!"

Dekomori Sanae suddenly clenched her fists in excitement.

"Stop dreaming. That kind of thing doesn't exist in this world. You'd be better off praying to Hasegawa than praying to a god."

Nibuya Morika scoffed.

"Clap clap clap... morisumme is right."

Natsukawa Masuzu clapped enthusiastically in agreement, raising his right hand with an excited expression and speaking with sincere eyes.

"Only the Club President is my eternal Lord God!"

However, her passionate speech was completely ignored by this 'Lord God'.

Hasegawa Izumi looked away.

A strange noise came from the bushes nearby.

Rustle...

"There's something there! Be on alert!"

Takanashi Rikka reacted quickly, pulling out an automatic umbrella called 'Jet-Black Zexx Original Type II' from her bag, ready to deploy 'Jet-Black Shield' for defense at any moment.

"It seems to be an aura from ancient times; it might be some kind of powerful magical beast."

Dekomori Sanae looked wary, her hands forming a hand chop stance, assuming a defensive posture.

"Meow..."

A Kuroneko darted out of the grass. It was completely black, but its fur looked very smooth and shiny, especially the X-shaped scar on its head.

"I actually encountered a wild Chimera here!?"

Takanashi Rikka let out a startled cry.

The Kuroneko glanced at the group, stared at him for a few seconds, and then scurried into the nearby bushes.

"Alright, stop making such a fuss over something like this...!"

Startled, Natsukawa Masuzu snapped at the two of them in an annoyed tone.

"It's time to go back."

Nibuya Morika couldn't help but urge.

Let's go.

Hasegawa Izumi glanced back in the direction the Kuroneko had gone, then spoke.

Everyone then left the shrine together.

Just after this weekend.

Final exams are coming in early July...

104 Final Fantasy

"... The math test is about to begin. No peeking before the bell rings!"

The Homeroom Teacher, Tsukumo Nanase, walked to the front of the stage and said with a smile.

Takanashi Rikka stared intently at the back of the exam paper.

'I saw it, I saw it... I saw it!'

She muttered to herself, and just then the bell rang. She flipped the test paper over and glanced at the math questions.

An unprecedented sense of confidence welled up inside me.

She felt familiar with most of these questions!

"Break out, reality!"