Chapter Summaries

William disguised himself as a girl named Noelle to enter Queenvale Girls' Academy, but Sylvia caught him and took a photo before he could change back. William agreed to continue on to help Ursula and said he had something to tell Sylvia.

• William transformed into Noelle and used her academy crest to pass through the gate.
• William considered dropping his disguise and sneaking in invisibly, but Sylvia approached and praised his appearance.
• Sylvia took a photo of William before he could cancel the disguise, then refused to delete it.
• William agreed to go treat Ursula and estimated that she could wake after two or three more sessions.

William used Star Power to prepare the next step in opening Ursula's mind, leaving him exhausted but expecting the work to be ready the next day. Silvia hosted him in her room and cared for him, while William reflected on his anxiety about telling her the truth.

• William linked himself to Ursula with Star Power and said the work should be ready tomorrow.
• Silvia wiped William's forehead, thanked him, and invited him to her room to bathe.
• Silvia brought William a towel and blushed as she saw his body through the bathroom's transparent glass.
• William turned away before Silvia entered and thought that their relationship had grown close before they had cleared things up.
• Silvia left the bathroom flustered, then composed herself and went to prepare tea and snacks.

William shared a slice of cake and coffee with Silvia in her apartment before telling her he was not from this world. Silvia connected his revelation to the Alkaid's inability to find any records of his life before he arrived in Sendai, Japan, and struggled to accept the truth.

• Silvia served William homemade strawberry cake and coffee, and he praised her cooking.
• Silvia explained that she had grown up in an ordinary family by the sea and cooked to relieve stress as her fame left her less time to go out.
• William told Silvia that he was not from this world.
• Silvia recalled that the Alkaid had found no trace of William before his arrival in Sendai a year earlier and began to grasp his confession.

William told Silvia that he came from another world and would eventually leave, though he could return and his departure would barely affect time there. Silvia struggled with the revelation but acknowledged that she was glad he had been honest, leaving their relationship unresolved.

• William explained that he would leave after completing his goal but could return whenever he wanted.
• William admitted that someone like Silvia existed in his other worlds, and Silvia fell silent.
• William held Silvia’s hand as she trembled but did not pull away.
• William said he could not be faithful to one girl but would not deceive Silvia.
• Silvia revealed that she had considered cutting ties with William, then said she was glad he told her the truth.

William confessed his intentions to Silvia, who was angry but continued to tease and spend time with him. The next day, William woke Ursula, and the three shared a meal as William and Silvia settled into a more comfortable rhythm.

• Silvia accused William of waiting too long to come clean, and he admitted he had been afraid their relationship would suffer.
• Silvia teased William about his harem declaration and claimed she had planned to let him stay the night, though he doubted her.
• William invited Silvia to eat with him after he treated Ursula, and Silvia joked that her teacher might advise her to avoid him.
• William woke Ursula the next day, and she was able to get up and move around freely.
• Silvia cooked a meal for William and Ursula, and afterward she and William settled into a steadier way of getting along.

William trained with Kirin, corrected her Phantom Step technique, and invited her out. He then met Fan Xinglu, who handed him a new Incarnate Device.

• Kirin and William sparred, with Kirin using Phantom Step and William countering her attacks.
• William told Kirin that Phantom Step required four afterimages and warned her not to use it until she could create them.
• William invited Kirin out, and she happily went to shower before they left.
• William messaged Fan Xinglu and met her at Huangchen Hall.
• Fan Xinglu tossed William a blue Incarnate Device with a purple gemstone at its center.

Fan Xinglu gave William the Pure-breed Lux Medusa Shield, and William brought Toudou Kirin to Seidoukan. Claudia Enfield welcomed them and recognized Kirin’s wariness, while William suspected Claudia would tell Silvia about his outing with Kirin.

• Fan Xinglu gave William the Medusa Shield, a powerful Pure-breed Lux with a high cost to use.
• William and Toudou Kirin arrived at Seidoukan and were greeted by Claudia Enfield.
• Kirin introduced herself to Claudia and remained wary because she did not know why William had brought her there.
• Claudia teased William, and he suspected she would report his outing with Kirin to Silvia.

William and Claudia brought Kirin to Seidoukan’s Equipment Bureau to arrange a trial of an Orga Lux. Claudia explained that Galaxy had approved the loan, leaving Kirin poised to test whether she could use the weapon.

• Kirin asked William why he had brought her to Seidoukan, and he suggested they talk while walking.
• Claudia led William and Kirin through campus toward the high school building’s underground Equipment Bureau.
• Claudia revealed that they had come to arrange for Seidoukan to lend Kirin an Orga Lux.
• Claudia explained that she had requested the weapon so they could gather data, and Galaxy had approved the request.
• William and Claudia explained that Orga Luxes had consciousness and individual preferences, which affected who could use them and the cost of doing so.

William urged Kirin to try a difficult Pure-Starred Lux Armament, explaining that her family blade Senhagiri put her at a disadvantage against Lux Armaments and in the Griffon Festa. He confirmed to Claudia that he planned to enter the tournament alongside Kirin, though he had not registered yet.

• William explained that the Pure-Starred Lux Armament he wanted Kirin to try had been left on display at Seidoukan because of its demanding nature.
• Kirin hesitated because Senhagiri was a treasured Toudou Family blade entrusted to her by her imprisoned father, but William reminded her of her tournament goal and the weapon’s shortcomings.
• William told Kirin that she would have to fight most of her opponents herself while he served only as a safety net in the Griffon Festa.
• Claudia realized William planned to enter the Griffon Festa with Kirin and asked why he had not registered yet.

Claudia led William and Kirin to Seidoukan Academy’s underground Orga Lux records, where William asked about Ser Veresta and learned it had a new wielder. Claudia then showed them the final weapon on the list as they prepared to choose an Orga Lux.

• Claudia admitted William was right that she would have postponed their exchange offer until after the Griffon Festa if she had known he and Kirin would compete.
• Claudia guided William and Kirin through guarded doors and an elevator to an underground room with a laboratory and weapon records.
• Claudia showed them the twenty-two Orga Luxes stored at Seidoukan Academy and explained that gray entries were loaned out or in use.
• William asked whether Ser Veresta had a wielder, and Claudia confirmed it had a new wielder whose identity she could not yet reveal.
• Claudia selected the final Orga Lux on the display and closed the records.

Kirin tested Seidoukan Academy’s long-rejected Pure-Type Lux, Demon Blade · Crimson Cherry Blossom, while William and Claudia explained its demanding requirements. The weapon began to activate in Kirin’s hands, but its effects remained unknown.

• A wall cabinet opened to reveal the Crimson Cherry Blossom, a Pure-Type Lux no one had been able to use in five years.
• William and Claudia explained that the weapon required exceptional swordsmanship and had rejected even a student with an 89 percent compatibility rate.
• William encouraged Kirin, and she took the hilt from the display case as Claudia began measuring her compatibility.
• The Manaite blazed crimson, and a blade of condensed Prana extended from the activation core.
• Kirin exclaimed that the weapon was hot.

Kirin achieved 99% compatibility with Senbakura after performing the Todo Style’s forty-nine sword techniques. William learned that the sword’s ability was Sword Qi Release and its price was continued improvement in swordsmanship, leaving Kirin pleased to keep using a weapon William considered perfect for her.

• William told Kirin to increase her Star Power and perform Renkaku with Senbakura.
• Kirin performed all forty-nine Todo Style techniques, reaching a 99% compatibility rate with Senbakura.
• Kirin explained that Senbakura could release Sword Qi and demanded that her swordsmanship keep improving.
• William treated Kirin’s burned palm and told her the sword’s ability suited her and its price required her to give up nothing.
• Kirin agreed with William that Senbakura was the right weapon for her.

William tested Kirin’s new Senbakura with Seidoukan researchers, then met Mesa, Valda, and Dirk at an underground meeting place. He confronted Dirk about whether he could still escape by closing the spatial window.

• Kirin tested Senbakura’s abilities with Seidoukan researchers while William gave Claudia the Medusa Shield.
• William left Claudia and drove Kirin back to Jielong before heading to meet Mesa.
• Mesa introduced William to Valda, whom William recognized as having found a new body.
• Mesa took William and Valda to an underground meeting place, where they joined Dirk.
• William challenged Dirk over whether he thought he could close the spatial window and leave as before.

William confronted Dirk with a gun to establish his position in negotiations, then learned Mesa wanted him to take Valda on the rocket to the moon. William agreed to take her as a guide, but left suspecting Mesa was concealing something.

• William pointed his Asterisk-turned-firearm at Dirk until Dirk lowered his feet from the coffee table, then explained that the cooperation was optional for him.
• Mesa told William that the Japanese government was building the rocket engines after investing heavily in them.
• Mesa asked William to take Valda with him on the rocket and fly to the moon.
• William agreed to take Valda, and Mesa said she knew a great deal about the Manaite and could guide him.
• William returned to his car after the meeting and suspected Mesa and the others would discuss how to deal with him once he was gone.

William accepted Mesa’s plan to send Valda with him to the moon, intending to use her presence to prevent the others from sabotaging the rocket. Meanwhile, Mesa and Dirk prepared a concealed escape device so Valda could return to Earth if necessary.

• William reasoned that Mesa would use the rocket’s engine as leverage, but he was unconcerned because he could open a portal back to his world.
• William chose Valda to accompany him because she was irreplaceable to Mesa’s team and could deter them from destroying the rocket.
• Dirk and Mesa suspected William had an ulterior motive after he agreed to their proposal so easily.
• Mesa showed Dirk a small device designed to carry enough energy to send Valda from the moon back to Earth.
• Mesa warned Valda to be careful when the time came.

Kirin used her self-created Phantom Sword Dance to block the man's powerful beam, then defended against his follow-up attacks while blinded by the clash. She opened her eyes to find him beside her after their blades crossed again.

• The man fired a devastating blue beam at Kirin.
• Kirin unleashed Phantom Sword Dance, gathering many sword waves to meet the beam.
• As the clash filled the training ground with white light, Kirin braced herself and listened for the man's next move.
• Kirin drew Senhagiri to deflect his surprise strike, then used Senbakura to counter with an upward thrust.
• The man praised Kirin as their blades clashed again, and she opened her eyes to see him beside her.

Kirin showed William the Phantom Sword Dance and thanked him for helping her improve before leaving to rest and shop with Cecily. The next morning, William received a call from Silvia and Ursula, who thanked him for helping Ursula sing with Silvia again.

• Kirin demonstrated the Phantom Sword Dance, and William praised her progress.
• Kirin said her mother and the Head of Wagatsuma were coming to Asterisk to watch her compete, then asked William to meet them at the airport.
• William declined because he already had plans, and he corrected a few of Kirin’s mistakes before they parted.
• The next morning, William answered a call from Silvia, who appeared with Ursula Schwernt.
• Ursula told William she had enjoyed singing with Silvia again and thanked him.

William spoke with Silvia, who said Ursula had enrolled as a transfer student at Queenvale Girls' Academy and was catching up on years of coursework with her help. Silvia remained annoyed that Petra had persuaded Ursula to sign a contract, though the generous terms and Ursula's enjoyment of performing eased her concerns.

• William waved away Ursula's thanks and exchanged a teasing moment with Silvia.
• William asked whether Ursula had started classes in the university division, and Silvia said Ursula had enrolled as a transfer student.
• Silvia explained that she was helping Ursula catch up on five years of coursework in two months.
• Silvia said Petra had secretly offered Ursula admission and performance opportunities, leading Ursula to sign a contract without thinking it through.
• William and Silvia agreed that Ursula seemed happy performing and that Petra had honored the contract's generous terms.

Silvia prepared for dinner with William while Ursula decided not to join them. Ursula encouraged Silvia to trust the decision she had already made, leaving Silvia to reflect on her feelings.

• Silvia finished a spatial call and went to take a shower before dinner.
• Ursula told Silvia she would skip dinner so the couple could spend time together.
• Ursula teased Silvia about spending the night alone, making Silvia blush.
• Ursula advised Silvia to make a choice she would not regret and reminded her that she was not the indecisive type.

Ursula helped Silvia realize she had accepted her feelings about William, and Silvia decided her return that night would depend on how their evening went. William and Silvia then shared a romantic yacht date, where they flirted over dinner and her swimsuit.

• Ursula explained that Silvia was only stuck in her own way of thinking, and Silvia realized she had accepted the situation with William.
• Ursula teased Silvia about returning that night, and Silvia said it would depend on how things went.
• William took Silvia aboard the yacht Stella Maris for an evening date on the water.
• Silvia showed William her swimsuit, and William praised her appearance while teasing her with his gaze.
• Silvia blushed and covered herself with a jacket, and William told her he was looking at her.