Tatsuya Shiba heard Mayumi Saegusa's words and felt everyone looking at him, he neither immediately agreed nor refused. Instead, he first glanced at Chiba Yeyou.
Chiba Yeyou simply nodded without saying anything, Tatsuya Shiba understood. He then turned his gaze back to Mayumi Saegusa.
"May I ask two questions?"
"Yes, of course, that's no problem."
"The remaining two preliminary matches have been postponed to tomorrow, right?"
"That's right."
Regarding this matter, it's already clear, there's nothing to hide, Mayumi Saegusa gave a direct and clear answer.
"Given the current situation, tomorrow's match schedule will be changed."
"So, the reason they want me to participate in the Monolith Code is because they've received special permission, right?"
Tatsuya Shiba immediately thought of the Operations Committee's handling of the incident, and with Chiba Yeyou backing him up, Tatsuya Shiba wasn't really opposed to it.
Moreover, the decision to change the contestant is theoretically not allowed to be altered, and since the Student Council has clearly contacted him, he essentially has no other choice.
Can I know why I was chosen?
"I.."
"Because your performance is evident to all, and besides, Chiba Yeyou also hopes you will join us."
The previously silent Jumonji finally spoke.
"Furthermore, I trust Chiba Yeyou's choice!"
"We also believe that your abilities make you one of the most suitable candidates!"
Faced with the explanation of the Jumonji, Tatsuya Shiba looked at Chiba Yeyou once again.
"Besides, in terms of actual combat ability alone, you're the only other first-year student besides Chiba Yeyou."
"Furthermore, in terms of magical ability alone, I also believe you are capable enough."
"At last!"
"But he's still here!"
Mari Watanabe first acknowledged Tatsuya Shiba's strength, and then brought out Chiba Yeyou to back him up, leaving Tatsuya Shiba with nothing more to say.
"Don't you even consider how the Course 1 Student feel after I, Course 1 Student from the Course 2 Student subject, took their place in the competition?"
Tatsuya Shiba sighed.
"Actually, the only one who harbors resentment towards you is probably that Morisaki guy."
"Especially after your performance recently, your abilities have been recognized by everyone. Don't think too narrowly about being just Course 1 Student."
As soon as Tatsuya Shiba opened his mouth, Chiba Yeyou knew what he wanted to say.
"That's right!"
" Course 1 Student won't deny the abilities of others, and a capable Course 2 Student can also earn the respect of many people and eliminate unnecessary resentment."
"Besides, this situation is urgent, and as the team leader, Saegusa chose the two of you. I trust the drafter's judgment, and I ask you to trust yourselves as well!"
"At the same time, as a member of this team, Shiba, you need to fulfill your duties as a member. It's not time to think about things like being Course 1 Student Course 2 Student."
Jumonji's words were somewhat serious, but what he said was indeed the truth. Tatsuya Shiba's performance during this period was obvious to all, but Chiba Yeyou's reputation was more prominent, making it seem as if Tatsuya Shiba hadn't done anything.
" Shiba, don't you want your sister to see you return victorious and cheer for you?"
A decisive blow!
The moment Chiba Yeyou uttered those words, it was pure, unadulterated destruction!
"Okay, I agree!"
Tatsuya Shiba made his decision instantly.
"So, who are the members besides the two of us?"
Tatsuya Shiba looked at Chiba Yeyou. Who else would this guy who recommended him recommend?
For a moment, Tatsuya Shiba couldn't help but become curious.
Upon hearing Tatsuya Shiba's question, Mayumi Saegusa, Jumonji, and the others also looked at Chiba Yeyou.
" Leonhard Saijo!"
"What?"
"How is this possible?"
"He's not even a team member, is he?"
"Having someone outside the team become a player is something that has never been done before."
The moment the name appeared, it sparked a lot of discussion, and it was easy to see that there were quite a few doubts. Even Mari Watanabe was taken aback.
"Anyway, this is already an exceptional case, so why bother with anything else?"
"As long as it's someone from our First High School, that's fine!"
"Or can you tell me, which first-grade boys are still capable of being of any use?"
"In my opinion, many Course 1 Student are not even as good as those Course 2 Student!"
Chiba Yeyou's words left everyone speechless; it was truly difficult to refute them.
After all, the trend of female dominance over males at First High School is becoming more and more obvious. If it weren't for Tatsuya Shiba and Chiba Yeyou holding up the reputation among the first-year students, they really wouldn't know who could give it a try.
Morisaki- kun is at most half a person!
After all, the gap between them is quite large.
"No problem!"
Jumonji nodded.
" Chiba Yeyou, can you explain your reasoning?"
Mari Watanabe was somewhat curious.
"Besides the one standing in front of me, the only other first-year boy I know is Leonhart, or maybe half of him Ganbi Yoshida."
"Besides, it's always better to find someone you know than someone you don't know well, as long as they don't hold you back."
"And Leonhart is the kind of guy I don't think will hold me back!"
Is this reason sufficient?
Chiba Yeyou scanned everyone present, then looked at Mari Watanabe.
"Okay, you've convinced me."
The meeting then came to an end. As the number of attendees dwindled, Chiba Yeyou and Jumonji were left at the very back, slowly making their way outside.
"How about it?"
"Do you feel pressured facing those two?"
Jumonji looked at Chiba Yeyou.
What do you think?
Chiba Yeyou didn't say much, but asked in return.
"I'm not worried about you being under any pressure. To be honest, I'm worried about the power of your magic. Please make sure you control it!"
There was no other way; he had deliberately waited for Chiba Yeyou behind him, otherwise he would have left long ago. He was also very busy.
However, considering the guy's illustrious past record, Jumonji began to worry about the two players.
Has Chiba Yeyou ever used any low-power magic since entering First High School?
How come he can't remember any of them?
On the contrary, he could casually name several spells with extremely high destructive power...
Then, as if still worried, Jumonji gave another instruction before Chiba Yeyou could answer.
"You must control the power!"
"Uh, you don't need to be so nervous, do you?"
Chiba Yeyou glanced helplessly at the large-sized representative of the Jumonji Family.
Is he really that unreliable?
"That's good!"
Hearing Chiba Yeyou's reply, Jumonji felt much more at ease.
The reason he chose to support Tatsuya Shiba is that Jumonji is actually quite curious about Tatsuya, who gives off a subtle but dangerous vibe, especially after that school incident, this feeling became even more pronounced.
He still couldn't see through the guy in front of him.
Meanwhile, Chiba Yeyou looked at Tatsuya Shiba in front of her and thought to herself, "The younger sister is a brother-complex, and the older brother is a sister-complex. Goodness, birds of a Miyuki Shiba flock together!"
Is this a two-way journey?