That was how things always went in this world. As everyone knew, when one major event came knocking, another was often already on its way.
In keeping with that principle, Special Grade Sorcerer Yuki Tsukumo had barely left before another Special Grade Sorcerer, Satoru Gojo, came calling.
Satoru Gojo stepped into the cafeteria, looked around for a moment, then fixed his gaze on the three people eating breakfast.
"Oi, Akutagawa-kun-"
Satoru Gojo shouted toward the three of them, then walked over.
At the sound of his voice, all three turned to look at him.
"Huh, isn't that the blindfolded idiot? What's he doing here?" Maki was somewhat puzzled by Satoru Gojo's sudden appearance.
"Gojo-sensei, is something wrong? It shouldn't be time for class yet." Akutagawa Shang questioned Satoru Gojo, who had already reached them.
Satoru Gojo waved a hand at Akutagawa Shang's question.
"Forget about class for now. I have something more important that I need your help with. It's urgent, so come with me. I've already arranged your leave."
There was a rare hint of urgency in his voice as he took Akutagawa Shang by the hand and turned to head outside.
"Hey, hey, hey..." Akutagawa Shang was thrown into confusion as Gojo pulled him along.
Just then, his steps abruptly halted. He turned toward Mai and Maki, who were still standing there stunned, as though he had suddenly remembered something.
"Hey, Maki, Mai, you two should come too. Strictly speaking, this has something to do with you as well."
"Huh...? How does this involve us...?" Both girls pointed their index fingers at themselves in unison, utterly bewildered and unable to make sense of it.
"Oh, just come on... I'll explain everything in the car..."
Before either could react, Satoru Gojo reached out with his other hand, grabbed Maki,