The Student Council President's Authority

As the introductions for one club after another came to an end, Itozawa, Ichinose, and Kanzaki found that the remaining clubs were not the kind of interest clubs they were looking for. They listened with a sense of novelty, but couldn't help but feel a little disappointed that they hadn't found a club they wanted to join.

Meanwhile, the others became lively, discussing which club they should join, and the venue was filled with cheers.

Soon, the last person took the stage. He had neat black hair, stylish glasses, and intelligent eyes.

Itozawa immediately recognized him – Student Council President Horikita Manabu.

It seemed that, just like in the original story, the student council also had a recruitment segment.

He just didn't know if this was a department responsible for daily operations or one that supervised special abilities.

Everyone seemed to ignore him, still chattering about which special ability interest club would be better to join.

Itozawa watched Horikita Manabu with great interest, curious to see what he would do. He remembered that in the original story, Horikita Manabu waited for everyone to quiet down on their own, but with such an interesting topic, it would be difficult for them to stop talking anytime soon.

Horikita Manabu stood in the center of the gymnasium and gently raised his hand. An invisible force began to gather around him. The water molecules in the air started to condense, the temperature plummeted, and a biting chill quickly spread throughout the gymnasium.

At first, a faint frost appeared on his fingertips, but this frost quickly expanded, as if alive, spreading outwards along his arm.

The frost covered his palm, forming a thin layer of ice. This ice layer was crystal clear, shimmering with a cold light.

With a gentle wave of Horikita Manabu's hand, this ice layer began to spread outwards, like waves, covering the gymnasium floor, one after another.

The ice spread at an astonishing speed. Everywhere it went, everything was frozen. The students' feet, legs, and even their entire bodies were encased by this sudden ice layer. Their faces still held their previous expressions – some surprised, some excited, some confused – but now they were frozen in the ice.

The ice continued to rise, covering the seats, the walls, and finally, even the ceiling of the gymnasium was covered in a layer of frost.

The entire gymnasium turned into a giant ice cellar. The moisture in the air condensed, forming tiny ice crystals that glittered brilliantly under the lights.

Except for the host on stage and the teachers and representatives of the interest clubs at the booths below, everyone else and everything else was frozen by him.

Itozawa stood in place, clearly feeling the chill. His heart pounded, and his eyes were filled with shock.

They had arrived early and chosen a good spot. A slight turn of their eyes allowed them to clearly see the surrounding scene.

Even those who had already noticed Horikita Manabu's actions and prepared to resist could not escape. Their movements were frozen in an instant, their expressions permanently fixed at that moment.

The scene was breathtaking. Itozawa observed the varied reactions of everyone present. Some still had unfinished smiles on their faces, some looked terrified, and others had their mouths half-open, as if about to scream the next second. Time seemed to have frozen at this moment, and the entire gymnasium fell into silence.

Horikita Manabu stood on the stage, his gaze calm, as if everything was under his control. His voice echoed in the frozen space with an undeniable authority: "Now, can everyone quiet down and listen to me speak?"

His words conveyed a sense of authority, instantly silencing the once boisterous gymnasium.

Horikita Manabu scanned the surroundings, ensuring everyone's attention was focused on him, then began his introduction: "I am the Student Council President, Horikita Manabu."

His voice was not loud, yet it was clear enough for everyone to hear. Horikita Manabu continued, "Next, I will briefly describe the requirements and powers of the student council."

He paused for a moment, ensuring everyone was paying attention. Then, he explained the duties and regulations of the student council in detail: "Firstly, in principle, students who join the student council are prohibited from participating in other interest clubs. This is because the student council itself has the authority to supervise interest clubs, and as a member of the student council, one should avoid any appearance of impropriety."

His gaze swept over the students below, ensuring everyone understood this point. Horikita Manabu continued, "Secondly, the student council is responsible for assisting the Principal in supervising students' special abilities and assisting the School with assessments. We have the right to advise on the School's rules and regulations."

His words revealed the importance and seriousness of the student council. Horikita Manabu's expression was solemn: "Therefore, the student council is very busy, and under normal circumstances, members will not have time to participate in interest club activities."

"In short, the student council bears great responsibility, so I do not wish for anyone to join the student council just to make up the numbers or to slack off."