Shiba Tatsuya analyzed the situation methodically; since his abilities were already exposed, there was no need to hide them. It was better to display them openly.
"A brilliant deduction!" Even Kudo Mitsunobu felt the urge to applaud.
"Then could you show me what this magic looks like when fired? I'm quite curious now," Saegusa Mayumi said, patting Kudo Mitsunobu on the shoulder.
"Of course. Since Tatsuya-kun has already explained the principles behind the magic, there is certainly no need to hide it."
"Besides, this is merely a C-rank spell."
Kudo Mitsunobu raised the [Night] in his hand once more, and the entire process mirrored what had just occurred.
Only this time, the emerald-green Psion Bullet successfully detached from the muzzle and passed through the magic circle.
The moment it passed through, the emerald-green Psion Bullet transformed into hundreds of beams, splitting apart in front of the magic circle. It looked exactly like a vast net woven from Psion beams.
"No wonder Junior Shiba said it's impossible to dodge this magic; this range is indeed difficult to evade," Saegusa Mayumi remarked, clicking her tongue. It was her first time seeing a low-rank spell with such a wide area of effect.
"The name is [Dispersion Bullet]."
"I originally intended to research an A-rank spell, but due to issues with control capabilities, I had to settle for this instead," Kudo Mitsunobu said with a look of regret. According to his original design, he should have been able to launch the Psion Bullet to an altitude of 200 meters.
Then, the Psion Bullet at high altitude would conduct indiscriminate bombardment on the ground.
However, completing this spell required not only the combined use of Acceleration and Dispersion magic but also powerful Psion control, followed by the use of Movement magic to maneuver and stabilize the Psion Bullet.
"But I don't think anyone will question Tatsuya-kun's strength anymore!"
Kudo Mitsunobu put away his [Night] and turned to ask the members of the Disciplinary Committee.
"Of course not! It's more like we hit the jackpot having someone with this level of strength join the Disciplinary Committee!"
Sawaki Midori looked at Shiba Tatsuya with pleasant surprise.
"How about it, Shiba? These guys aren't bad, right?"
Watanabe Mari gestured toward the three Disciplinary Committee members beside her. Even though it was after school, there were still patrol duties to attend to, so it was impossible for everyone to be here.
Yet, the attitude of the three present already demonstrated that the Disciplinary Committee was a place that could accommodate both Course 1 Students and Course 2 Students—provided, of course, that one had the strength to prove themselves.
"Brother is truly amazing!"
Shiba Miyuki felt genuinely happy for her brother. He had proven his strength, earned the respect of those present, and would be working in a comfortable environment.
This was simply wonderful!
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Chapter 18: The Saegusa Twins
"However, Junior Kudo, have you considered joining the Disciplinary Committee? If you and Junior Shiba were both there, the committee would surely be even more formidable."
"Chairwoman, what do you think?" Tatsumi Kotaro asked, rubbing his chin.
"I would certainly welcome it, though I don't know if Mayumi would be willing to let you go!" Watanabe Mari looked at Saegusa Mayumi, half-joking.
"Of course that's impossible!"
Saegusa Mayumi directly refuted Watanabe Mari's suggestion. She knew her friend's personality all too well; if she were to act stubborn now, or say something about not caring, Mari would surely recruit Kudo Mitsunobu without hesitation.
"Hey! Hey! Hey!"
"Alright, Shiba, come with me to the Disciplinary Committee office. I'll brief you on your future work," Watanabe Mari said, deciding not to tease Saegusa Mayumi any further.
"Understood!"
Shiba Tatsuya gave a brief word to Shiba Miyuki before following the Disciplinary Committee members away.
The student council members also parted ways at the school gate, as it was quite late and well past the end of the school day.
However, he, who should have been riding home alone, now had someone sitting on the back seat.
The subtle, wonderful sensation emanating from behind him had been making him feel somewhat distracted since a moment ago.
I didn't expect her to be so petite yet surprisingly well-endowed!
Kudo Mitsunobu muttered to himself.
"What did you say, Kudo-kun?"
Saegusa Mayumi had vaguely heard Kudo Mitsunobu say something in front of her, but he was driving the bike so fast that the wind, combined with his low voice, meant she hadn't heard a thing.
"Is there no one home at your place, Senior?"
The whole situation started when he had just retrieved his bike, and Saegusa Mayumi was waiting at the gate, asking for a ride because she had an urgent matter at home.
This time, Kudo Mitsunobu's words reached Saegusa Mayumi's ears clearly.
"Yes, Father went to the Magician Association for some business, and my sisters have gone out to play. As for my brothers, they haven't lived at home for a long time."
"That's good."
It wasn't that Kudo Mitsunobu was afraid of meeting Saegusa Mayumi's family, but showing up at someone's doorstep for the first time empty-handed felt rather improper.
However, how does that saying go? The very thing you hope to avoid is exactly what you end up running into.
"Who are you?"
Just as Kudo Mitsunobu had set Saegusa Mayumi down at her front door and was preparing to leave, a sharp cry rang out.
One of the twin girls, who looked remarkably alike, had called out to him.
"Kasumi, that is very rude!"
Saegusa Mayumi immediately pulled the girl named Saegusa Kasumi aside and gave her a stern lecture.
A moment later, Saegusa Mayumi walked over while leading her younger sister, though the girl who had just shouted at him still looked clearly unconvinced.