Su Wei tore his gaze away from the 3D map on the controller and pretended to ponder.
"Looks like we all underestimated them..."
Standing guard beside him, Tachibana Akane let out a somewhat surprised sigh of relief.
"So they were already enough to handle it without us sending over the upgraded equipment?"
Su Wei nodded and assessed the situation honestly.
"That kid Ayanokoji struck it big in yesterday's Advance Test. He might not even be weaker than Nagumo Miyabi now."
"With Neferpitou absent, plus the skilled fighters from your midterm exams supporting him from the sidelines, that lineup really isn't bad..."
Besides serving as Meruem's backup blood supply and enhancing himself, Shaiapouf's actual combat ability could only be called mediocre.
And with the mental interference inherent in his [Spiritual Message] completely ineffective against Ayanokoji, who was even more machine-like than Parasite—
His fate had naturally been sealed.
In fact, given the tacit understanding between Ayanokoji and Parasite, who were practically of one mind—
On the surface, he was joining forces with Nagumo Miyabi against Meruem. In reality, he was likely luring Shaiapouf in for a killing blow!
"Then... should we still go support them?"
Shiina Hiyori pursed her lips and asked tentatively.
Just then, hurried footsteps rang out.
Fujimaki and Kiriyama Ikuto came running over with several surviving upperclassmen, panting heavily.
Seeing them, Asahina Nazuna stepped forward and asked.
"How is Nagumo's side? Why are you already back...?"
Fujimaki explained in a low voice.
"Because a nimble Neferpitou broke away from the battlefield and headed this way."
"After we worked together to take down Menthuthuyoupi, we had Ayanokoji stay behind to help Nagumo. We thought we'd come back first and check on you all..."
His gaze swept over the unharmed girls, and his expression relaxed slightly.
"But judging by the