First High School, Logistics Section.
The same atmosphere as the stands outside the stadium was now spreading inside the tent. Even they hadn't expected the match against the Third High School to end so quickly and to be won so easily.
"We won? The rookie battle?"
"Ah, you won, right?"
Such whispers began to spread, but no one cheered. The victory felt somewhat unreal to them.
" Saegusa."
Suddenly, Katsuto Jumonji's voice rang out. He softly called to Mayumi Saegusa, who was staring blankly at the big screen.
"Eh? Jumonji-kun?"
"Say something, you're the most suitable," said Katsuto Jumonji calmly.
Unlike Mayumi Saegusa, Katsuto Jumonji has always maintained an observant attitude towards Yunyi. This student who entered First High School by hiding his strength always gives him a feeling that something is wrong.
When he overheard Mayumi Saegusa casually mention the conflict in front of the school gate, Katsuto Jumonji had this feeling. He always felt that, whether it was the timing of his appearance or the way he made his move, Yunyi seemed to be deliberately guiding Mayumi Saegusa and Mari Watanabe's attention, and then cleverly shifting the blame to the conflict between the students of the first and second departments during the meeting, thus clearing himself of suspicion.
However, after that, Yunyi and Mayumi Saegusa's relationship was revealed. Out of trust for Mayumi Saegusa, Katsuto Jumonji lowered his guard against Yunyi. But from that time on, Yunyi's gradually revealed strength also surprised him.
But after watching the match just now, Katsuto Jumonji's vigilance was raised again, and this time, he raised it to the highest level.
The reason was simple: he recognized the magic Yunyi had unleashed.
Back then, during the most intense conflict between the first and second class students, when the debate was interrupted by a terrorist who suddenly broke in, threatening the students' safety, the person who stood in front of Mayumi Saegusa wearing a mask has always been remembered by Katsuto Jumonji.
A guard sent by the Saegusa Family? If the Saegusa Family had such a guard, they would have hidden him well long ago. How could they have exposed him to everyone like this?
However, at that time, Yunyi wore a mask to conceal his appearance, and even the magic he used was never revealed. Even when he was exposed later, he used different magic. Therefore, even though Katsuto Jumonji suspected him, he was never able to confirm it.
But now, Yunyi has exposed his identity. Revealing an identity that should have been hidden means that the identity is no longer important.
So, what he considered unimportant—was his identity as a so-called guard of the Saegusa Family, or something else entirely?
Leaving aside the turbulent thoughts in Katsuto Jumonji's mind, Mayumi Saegusa, also noticed the unusual atmosphere in the logistics area.
Without thinking twice, she quickly spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.
"Everyone, we won! The rookie battle!"
Mayumi Saegusa didn't say much, and besides, it wasn't appropriate to say too much at this time. She simply conveyed a fact to everyone: they had won.
Her revelation of this fact lifted the oppressive atmosphere from the crowd. It wasn't that they couldn't accept the outcome, but rather the implications of this victory.
The existence of the Ten Master Clans might not be something people consciously mention in everyday life. However, when they see people or things related to the Ten Master Clans, they inevitably make the connection quickly.
Their opponent was Masaki Ichijo, and they won so easily. Such a result would naturally shock most people. But these students from First High School were somewhat different. After all, their Student Council was a member of the Ten Master Clans, and now, wasn't she that guy's girlfriend?
Seeing the atmosphere gradually return to normal, Mayumi Saegusa. She glanced at the big screen and saw Yunyi and the others leaving. She quickly left the logistics area.
"See? The student council president must have gone to pick up her boyfriend."
"No wonder President Saegusa is dating that guy! He completely overwhelms the young master of the Ichijo Family. That kind of strength, tsk tsk tsk."
"But I'm still so envious! That's President Saegusa!"
"Shut up, I'm envious too."
"Envious? Why don't you guys go and compete with that guy?"
"Damn it, I don't want to die!"
After Mayumi Saegusa left, a lively discussion immediately broke out in the support area. Although their discussion was somewhat unrelated to the match that had just ended, it completely dispelled the oppressive atmosphere from before.
" Jumonji?"
Suzune Ichihara remained in the logistics area, looked at the serious-looking Katsuto Jumonji and asked him with a hint of worry.
"Ah, I'm fine, don't worry. He has Saegusa with him, he'll be alright." Katsuto Jumonji echoed Suzune Ichihara, then turned and left the logistics area.
"Ugh, how boring! I thought I could keep my ' Prince ' company entertained for a while. But he lost his fighting spirit so easily."
As they left, Yunyi kept complaining to Tatsuya Shiba beside him.
"You really dare to say that!" Tatsuya Shiba replied helplessly.
Compared to the others, he, a hidden member of the Ten Master Clans, naturally knew the turmoil the outcome of this competition would bring. However, that wasn't something he should worry about, and he also wanted to learn from Yunyi and be a spectator for once. But on the surface, he still had to deal with Yunyi's complaints.
"How about we find somewhere to stretch our legs later? I haven't trained in a long time since I started high school," Yunyi suggested.
"Please excuse my refusal." Tatsuya Shiba rejected Yunyi's proposal without hesitation. He had finally gotten some rest, and he didn't want to continue being bossed around by this guy.
Yunyi sighed helplessly, but having won this match, he could say he had fulfilled his promise to Mayumi Saegusa. Remembering the conditions she had agreed to, Yunyi felt that all the hard work was worthwhile.
Just as he was thinking this, a petite figure suddenly appeared in the contestants' passage.
When he saw the person appear, Tatsuya Shiba slowed his pace and pulled Mikihiko Yoshida was still somewhat dazed, to his side.
Immediately afterward, when Yunyi collided with that person's figure, a gasp of surprise erupted from the previously somewhat subdued stands.
" Mayumi? What are you doing here?"