Volume Three: The Academy Runs Completely Amok - Idol and Enforcement Team Captain

I suddenly understood how Harry felt when he wore the Invisibility Cloak and sneaked into Hogwarts at night—it was simply awesome!

The surroundings were still bustling with noise, and various clubs were desperately recruiting, but no one noticed us. I could finally relive the days of browsing clubs during my freshman year, except—

"... the bright moon."

"What's wrong, darling?"

"Get your hands off my butt!"

"Tch—so stingy! It's not like I'll lose a piece of meat!"

So that means I can let other people touch me?

"If anyone dares to do that, I'll take their hand—"

"Chop it off?"

"Leave him with only his hands."

"..."

How terrifying! The bright moon is terrifying! Although it's also quite scary!

"Xiao Ye, is there any club you'd like to join right now?"

"Not yet... How about we start by looking at those big-name clubs?"

"Wherever Xiao Ye goes, I'll go too!"

That being said, which way should I go? It's crowded everywhere, and there's no map of the stalls...

"Xiao Ye, look at them—"

I looked in the direction Haoyue pointed and saw a large number of people—men and women—all crowding in the same direction. Their clothes all had "Nana love!!!!!!" written on them, and they wore gold headbands. Looking further ahead, I saw more and more people dressed similarly, almost half of all the students!

"... pilgrimage?"

"Xiao Ye, you have such a vivid imagination... but it's pretty much true, 'Nana'... I think I know what's going on. Come with me!"

"..."

What on earth is going on...?

Although the plaza for this joint recruitment is large, the space is ultimately limited. Each club's booth is allocated a very small area. Even the large clubs occupy less than twice the area of the smaller clubs, making every inch of land extremely valuable.

However, the scale of this "Song and Dance Department" in front of them was far beyond common sense.

They cleared out a space in the center of the square and erected a stage at least ten meters long and wide, complete with curtains, lighting equipment, and various decorations. There were no other student groups around; countless students—including quite a few teachers—surrounded the stage completely. They were dressed in matching outfits, their expressions fervent, waving colorful glow sticks and shouting:

"Nana love!!!! Nana love!!!! Nana love!!!! Nana love!!!!"

Have I somehow traveled to the concert venue of some idol? Is this... Hermes? Uta no Prince-sama? Touhou Idol Village? Shin-Nippori?

Wait a minute, just imagine the cult leader standing on the stage, with the followers below raising their arms and chanting "Lanlanlu--"—it seems kind of comical.

Haoyue and I are now standing on the outermost edge of the human wall. Since everyone's attention is focused on the stage, we have also removed our Moon Mist Silver Veil.

"Who wants to join the Song and Dance Department club?"

Suddenly, a young woman's voice came from behind the curtain. The voice was quite pleasant, giving one an indescribable sense of comfort. Although she only spoke a few words, her control over tone and intonation was simply masterful; even the world's top celebrities probably couldn't match it...

"Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!!!"

Upon hearing that sound, the students' emotions were instantly ignited. The glow sticks they waved frantically resembled an ocean of light, and the deafening cheers made my eardrums hurt.

"Well then... everyone's idol, Nana-chan —has arrived!!!!!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the curtain that had been completely obscuring the center of the stage suddenly parted to both sides, and the spotlights around the stage all turned towards that spot. Members of the Song and Dance Department even showered countless flower petals from above. I smelled them; they were all real flowers, and very fresh at that. What a grand gesture...

With countless dazzling special effects, a slender young woman finally appeared in everyone's sight, and the atmosphere immediately reached its peak the moment she appeared.

This was a stunningly beautiful girl with pigtails. She had a bright, fluorescent smile, a slender and delicate body, and an exceptionally impressive bust—not quite as large as mine, but certainly larger than Haoyue's. What impressed me most was her voice, overflowing with youthful energy and an irresistible allure; her vocal cords were truly a gem of humanity.

"Minna!!! Thank you all! Today, Nana is going to present you with her new single for this summer— 'The World's Number One President'!"

"Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh!!!!!!!!!!"

The spotlight flashed its colors, and the young girl parted her lips slightly to begin singing—

"The World's Number One President"

This kind of response

That's understandable, isn't it?

"First

"You'll discover my unusual domineering side!"

"Second

Lick me properly from head to toe.

"Do you understand?" "Third"

"You've dirtied one of my clothes, you have to pay me back with three!"

"If you understand"

My position as the primary wife is still vacant.

"Why don't you go and think of a solution?!"

"Men, ah"

Don't play with fire!

... this...

To be honest, aside from the lyrics being a bit disappointing, she sang exceptionally well. Her voice and her honed singing skills were impeccable. Add to that every little detail of her movements, every glance she gave the audience, and every smile under the spotlight, and she truly surpasses any idol on Earth—an idol among idols.

But these lyrics... they're so distracting!

"This song... seems to be a work by the world-renowned composer Beethoven, a masterpiece that topped the world's best-of charts for two consecutive months."

"... Huh?" I was stunned.

How could such terrible lyrics make it onto the charts? And at number one at that? Is Spirit Star's taste in music really this bizarre?

"Siyana Green, a teen idol who debuted several years ago, is now a top star with fans all over the world. With her impeccable singing voice and a look that combines cuteness and sexiness, her popularity has remained strong. A year and a half ago, she came to the Central United Academy for further studies, causing a sensation throughout the Central United Academy. This Song and Dance Department was established around her; it's more like her fan club than a club."

""I see...""

Haoyue and I nodded.

... Huh? Me and Haoyue?

"Who are you?!"

Haoyue also just realized what was happening, and we all looked at the person who had just spoken to us.

"Hey... don't get agitated, they're just trying to help you out."

This is a girl with long, light blue hair, as delicate and cute as a doll. She blinks her big eyes and looks at us innocently.

"Oh, I'm sorry..."

Maybe it's because I've been in the Northern Frontier for too long, but I become wary of strangers, even though I'm such a cute girl... I'm so sorry.

"Judging from what you're saying, you must be a senior student at the Central United Academy," Haoyue asked.

"Ah, yes!"

"So, can you tell me which clubs you recommend? Ideally, a club where we don't have to worry about Club Hunt, annoying bugs, or much activity."

"Where can you find such a great club..."

"Then let's narrow down the scope. What if we don't need to worry about Club Hunt other clubs?"

"If you want a stable job... why not join the Enforcement Team? Although its reputation is getting worse, it's definitely a secure job."

Enforcement Team? Indeed, the Enforcement Team operates outside of the Club Hunt.

"But I heard the competition inside is fierce after you join... Ah, look! They're here!"

The music suddenly stopped.

A somber and oppressive atmosphere permeated the air, and the enthusiastic fans, as if doused with cold water, quickly regained their composure.

Tap! Tap! Tap! Tap! The sound of synchronized footsteps grew louder as they approached, like a well-trained army. People immediately and automatically made way for them.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, I finally got a clear look at them.

They were a group of men and women moving with extremely synchronized movements. They wore identical dark blue uniforms, the style of which was no different from those of the Third Reich, and armbands. Their expressions were extremely cold, their lips tightly pursed, and their eyes fixed straight ahead. Every step they took, every movement of their legs, every swing of their arms was precise to the millimeter. On Earth, only the highest-ranking honor guards would have such a level of precision.

But the most eye-catching were the three people walking at the front of the group.

Leading the group was a robust man standing two meters tall. He had sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a square mouth, and a wide nose. His gaze was like lightning, and his muscular physique stretched his uniform high. Just by walking there quietly, he exuded an aura of invincibility, like an emperor looking down upon all living beings.

Chief Enforcement Team Officer – Wu Cangsheng.

The two men following closely behind him had completely different styles. The young man on the left was pale-skinned and very handsome, with features that achieved a perfect balance between good looks and sharpness. His eyes were slightly narrowed, and a strange light flickered in his blue eyes. His cynical smile carried a hint of wickedness, but it suited him perfectly. Unlike the men behind him, he did not march in formation. Instead, he put his hands in his pockets and walked with a very casual pace.

Ling Ye, one of the deputy captains of the Enforcement Team.

On the right was another young man, but his appearance was extremely bizarre. He had very short, choppy blond hair, which, though blond, had no luster, forming a stark contrast with Ling Ye's messy but rather handsome black hair. What was most surprising was that his right side of his face and arm were covered with dense purple tattoos, so many that it made one dizzy. As a result, his otherwise decent appearance became extremely creepy.

The second deputy captain of the Enforcement Team – Sawyer Links.

Wu Cangsheng, Ling Ye, and Suo Ya are the core members of the increasingly autocratic Enforcement Team.

"Ah, Captain Wu, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing the arrival of Big Figure no less important than herself, Siyana immediately jumped off the stage and greeted the distinguished guest with her brightest smile.

"... Is this your Song and Dance Department's recruitment point?"

Wu Cangsheng spoke, his voice deep and powerful. He seemed to have no interest whatsoever in the world-class idol before him, only coldly gazing at the rather large stage.

"Yes! My lovely club members and I consulted quite a few teachers before we finally got this done! Here, is the permit!"

A staff member immediately handed him a document. The poor guy was so intimidated by the Enforcement Team that he almost got goosebumps.

"... Is that all?" Wu Cangsheng asked without looking up as he flipped through the documents.

"Yes, that's it! A very formal permit, isn't it?" Siyana still had a smiling expression.

"I'm asking you, is this... it... just... like... it?"

"Uh... Nana, I don't quite understand what you mean."

"This document doesn't have the Enforcement Team's signature, which means you didn't obtain our permission."

"According to regulations, this is not required --"

"Are you saying the Song and Dance Department doesn't respect my Enforcement Team?!"

A roar sent shivers down everyone's spines, and strange noises filled the air, as if something unseen was grinding its teeth.

"My Enforcement Team is justice itself."

Wu Cangsheng turned to face the stage.

"Those who defy us are unjust."

He raised his strong hand and pointed forward.

"Unjust things must be eradicated!"

As his words fell—

Boom!!!!

The ten-meter-long and ten-meter-wide stage collapsed with a crash, the wooden pieces twisting and turning into fragments in the air, as if some invisible force had shredded the entire stage!

""""..."""

For a moment, no one spoke, and then--

"Hey--! Are you crazy! What right do you have-- Waaah!"

One of the members, who couldn't stand it any longer, was yelling halfway through when Siyana covered his mouth.

She walked up to Wu Cangsheng, bowed deeply, and gave him an apologetic smile, though it seemed somewhat forced.

"I'm so sorry, Captain Wu, it was wrong of us not to consult the Enforcement Team. We'll definitely be more careful next time!"

"... Hmph, you're smart to know what's good for you."

Wu Cangsheng snorted coldly, waved his hand, and the mighty Enforcement Team continued to advance to the next location, leaving behind only a mess.

... Um?

I suddenly felt someone watching me.

Following this feeling—

It was Ling Ye, the deputy captain of the Enforcement Team, who was gradually walking away from Wu Cangsheng.

He smiled slightly at me, quietly slipped his hand out of his pocket, pointed due south, and gently opened his mouth.

I could read his lips.

"There's something fun over there," he told me.

Unbeknownst to me, the girl with long, light blue hair had been watching me from a short distance away.

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No mistake, this blue-haired girl is actually Gold Silver Grass.