Yunyi looked at Katsuto Jumonji with a half-smile, " Jumonji, didn't Mayumi tell you my identity? Are you sure you still want to invite me to join the guard?"
After a moment of silence, Katsuto Jumonji replied, "I don't believe the Master Clans Conference will give a hostile response."
Yunyi chuckled and said, "So you think it's safer to have me under your surveillance?"
Upon hearing Yunyi's question, Katsuto Jumonji nodded immediately.
"You really are..." Yunyi remarked.
Katsuto Jumonji has been incredibly dedicated to Japan. Yunyi doesn't dislike him. However, their differing stances preclude them from becoming friends. Katsuto Jumonji's current reaction is simply because Yunyi is too powerful; he doesn't want to truly anger him. On the battlefield, it would be a fight to the death.
"What do you need me to do if I join the guard team?" Yunyi asked.
He didn't intend to refuse Katsuto Jumonji's invitation. Although, given the current situation, he probably wouldn't be able to stay in Japan for much longer, he could still have some fun before leaving. Besides, he was quite interested in the competition papers from the nine schools.
"I need your assistance in training the students from our school who will be participating in the security team. The rest is security inside the venue on the day of the competition," said Katsuto Jumonji.
Inviting Yunyi to join the guard team was a decision carefully considered by Katsuto Jumonji. He was also aware of Yunyi Yi's "no action without a clear objective" approach, so when extending the invitation, he took into account Yunyi's potential interest in the competition paper and arranged for him to be placed in the inner area.
Yunyi simply smiled indifferently at Katsuto Jumonji's arrangement. He accepted Katsuto Jumonji's invitation and joined the guard team.
However, ever since he learned of the US military's movements, he had been speculating about when the enemy would launch an attack. In the original story, the surprise attack launched by the Great Asian Alliance took place on the day of the Thesis Competition. However, on the eve of the operation, Chen Xiangshan and Lü Ganghu had already infiltrated Japan and, with the assistance of Zhou Gongjin, even managed to turn two students from First High School into spies, attempting to steal the contents of Suzune Ichihara's essay.
After resolving the " Parasite " issue, the two students who had been turned, Isao Sekimoto and Chiaki Hirakawa, were arrested. Their actions had violated Japan law. Yunyi had originally hoped to obtain some information about Zhou Gongjin from them, but both of them had very vague memories of Zhou Gongjin. Even using Mental Interference Magic, they couldn't find much useful information. This made Yunyi completely lose interest in these two useless individuals, and he stopped caring about their fate.
Without Chen Xiangshan's surprise attack, the Great Asian Alliance army naturally wouldn't participate. So, would the America army still launch an operation on the day of the Thesis Competition? This was something Yunyi couldn't be sure of. However, he felt that if the US military truly intended to launch an aggressive surprise attack on Japan, then "STARS," which had already infiltrated Japan territory, would be an excellent inside agent.
Although the "STARS" unit was almost completely wiped out when facing the " Parasite," given the US military's modus operandi, quickly replenishing manpower wouldn't be difficult. Besides, wasn't the "STARS" commander, Angie Sirius, still alive and well?
Given Lina's personality, if the US military high command really gave her an order, she would actually take action within Japan. For her, orders are above her own will. However, although Lina's identity has not yet been revealed, those who know it now include Saegusa and Yotsuba Clan, both members of the Ten Master Clans.
Out of respect for Yunyi, Mayumi Saegusa didn't report this matter to Koichi Saegusa. However, Yunyi wasn't sure whether Tatsuya Shiba and Miyuki Shiba had informed Maya Yotsuba of her identity. Moreover, Maya Yotsuba was, after all, one of the Seven Sages, so perhaps for her, the fact that Angie Sirius's true identity was Angelina wasn't a secret.
After arranging a time to assist with practice with Katsuto Jumonji, Yunyi went to the Student Council room. As soon as he entered, he noticed the slightly oppressive atmosphere inside.
"What's wrong?" Yunyi asked, puzzled.
Mayumi Saegusa beckoned Yunyi to sit down before speaking, "It's still about the selection of contestants."
Mayumi Saegusa glanced at Suzune Ichihara and Tatsuya Shiba, and sighed softly, "Their understanding of the topic far surpasses that of the others. If we force those substitute students in, they'll only drag us down. We can't think of any other way to take their place."
Hearing Mayumi Saegusa say that, Yunyi couldn't help but laugh. Others might not know, but he was very clear about it. Tatsuya Shiba's understanding of the topic for this competition was much deeper than Suzune Ichihara's. If Tatsuya Shiba had been the lead writer instead of Suzune Ichihara, this Thesis Competition might have been even more exciting.
However, his smile attracted the attention of others.
" Yunyi-kun, that's very impolite of you." Mayumi Saegusa poked Yunyi's shoulder in annoyance.
"Sorry, sorry, it's just that seeing this 'I'm so strong that no one else can keep up' scenario in front of me was really hard to resist. But then again, there's nothing I can do about the uneven skill levels. If I can't find someone who can provide theoretical assistance, how about finding a reliable person to be my tool, to help out or something?" Yunyi said with a smile.
"It seems this is the only way for now. It's a pity for Koharu. If her sister hadn't caused those troubles, she wouldn't have been implicated," Suzune Ichihara sighed softly.
As she spoke, Suzune Ichihara glanced at Yunyi out of the corner of her eye. She knew about the conflict between Koharu Hirakawa and Yunyi during the Nine Schools Competition. It was because of that conflict that Koharu Hirakawa was terrified. Although she didn't lose faith in magic like in the original story because the player she was responsible for fell, her previously held beliefs were shaken.
According to Suzune Ichihara, Koharu Hirakawa's ordeal was inextricably linked to Yunyi. Chiaki Hirakawa, in order to avenge her sister, agreed to the terrorists' request for cooperation, stealing the contents of the First High School's thesis in exchange for the terrorists targeting Yunyi.
Yunyi completely ignored Suzune Ichihara's slightly reproachful gaze. He turned to Miyuki Shiba and Tatsuya Shiba and said, " Miyuki and Tatsuya, when I asked Yuuka Tsukuba for help before, I promised to treat her to a meal as a thank you. I'd like to arrange it in the next couple of days. Could you please contact her with Tatsuya?"