"Why?"
Miyuki's sudden words startled the lost girl, but Miyuki seemed to recall something and continued talking to herself.
Even if everyone else slanders, defames, despises, or even ignores my brother, I will still love and respect him as always.
Miyuki Shiba's face was somewhat gloomy when she said these words, but her expression quickly improved.
"There are indeed ignorant and despicable people who look down on their elder brother, but there are also those who acknowledge his excellence."
At this moment, Miyuki Shiba thought of Mayumi Saegusa, Mari Watanabe, her classmates Chiba Yeyou, Honoka Mitsui, and Shizuku Kitayama, her classmates with her brother Erika Chiba, Mizuki Shibata, and Leonhart, as well as many others who were beginning to accept her brother. She couldn't help but feel happy that her brother's excellence was beginning to be discovered and accepted.
" Mibu- senpai, you're so pitiful!"
Miyuki Shiba suddenly looked up at the upperclassman in front of her. Had she been at school for so long without a single person who cared about or acknowledged her?
No, maybe she just hasn't noticed yet!
That's why Miyuki Shiba said she was pitiful.
"What did you say?"
The most unacceptable thing for a lost lamb is pity from outsiders, especially from those she sees as 'enemies'.
"Is there no one who agrees with you?"
Is magic the only thing that can be used to evaluate you?
"Your older brother approves of you."
"Your swordsmanship, your appearance."
"He's never saved any girl's private contact information other than mine!"
After finishing speaking, Miyuki Shiba glanced at Tatsuya Shiba.
Sayaka Mibu blushed, but quickly recovered.
"These are just appearances; without magical talent, you're nothing in this academy!"
"Appearance and swordsmanship only make me more clearly aware of the gap between myself and others!"
Sayaka Mibu's face looked somewhat bitter.
Stop doubting yourself!
"This is also part of what makes her special; it's her charm, it's who she is!"
Miyuki Shiba gave Sayaka Mibu the recognition she needed.
"Your brother and I have only known each other for a short time, yet he has already discovered so many admirable qualities in you. What more could you possibly ask for?"
In the end, the only person who despises you the most, using the term " Weeds," is yourself!
When Miyuki Shiba said that, Sayaka Mibu was completely stunned.
" Mibu, use the ring quickly!"
Sayaka Mibu reflexively raised her right hand, and the gold ring on her middle finger began to emit invisible waves.
Taking advantage of this time, the two intruders who had prepared during Miyuki Shiba's therapy session immediately put on gas masks and released smoke grenades. Then, two figures wearing gas masks rushed towards Tatsuya Shiba with knives.
Does it interfere with spellcasting?
Tatsuya Shiba showed no surprise at the preparations of the two people beside him. He simply watched the two rushing towards him and then easily took them to the ground using his physical skills.
Seeing that Miyuki Shiba Sayaka Mibu was trying to escape in the chaos, she immediately raised the CAD in her hand.
" Miyuki, stop!"
Tatsuya Shiba quickly stopped Miyuki Shiba from trying to cast a spell.
"Brother, can we not arrest her?"
"Don't force it when visibility is extremely poor."
"Besides, there are people waiting for her downstairs."
Tatsuya Shiba had no doubt about Erika Chiba's abilities.
"However, judging from the combat power Leo demonstrated, even if Chiba Yeyou wanted to wipe out all the intruders in the school, it shouldn't have taken this long!"
He had previously used " Elemental Sight " to survey the number of battlegrounds, so the suppression shouldn't be incomplete yet.
"In any case, things have come to an end, haven't they?"
Health Room
Sayaka Mibu moved in here after breaking her arm in a confrontation with Erika Chiba. The main Student Council members, including Jumonji, are also staying here.
"The main culprits have all been apprehended. We would like you to provide a detailed account of what happened."
Mayumi Saegusa asked.
"More than a year ago, Captain Tsukasa began lobbying the Kendo Club members to abolish discrimination based on magic. I was also frequently taken to the Blanche branch, where his brother was apparently the representative of the Blanche Japan Branch."
"Shortly after I enrolled, I encountered an incident of discrimination because Course 2 Student, so I believed what he said."
"What event is it?"
Tatsuya Shiba felt that this might be the key factor that made Sayaka Mibu willing to be led by Blanche.
When Sayaka Mibu was asked about this, she looked up and around, then glanced at Mari Watanabe before lowering her head again.
"Um... during the commotion caused by the sword club's recruitment, I saw Watanabe -senpai quell the incident with her superb magical sword skills, and I was very impressed, so I took the initiative to ask her for guidance, but I was coldly rejected."
"What did you say?"
Mari Watanabe was bewildered; how did this cause end up being attributed to her?
" Mibu, is this true?"
Mari Watanabe looked on in disbelief.
"You said I'm not worthy to fight you, so please give up and find a more suitable opponent."
Upon hearing this, Mari Watanabe was speechless for a moment.
How come she doesn't remember saying that?
"That must be because I'm Course 2 Student. Thinking about that makes me..."
"Wait, wait!"
If he didn't speak up soon, Mari Watanabe felt he was definitely going to take the blame.
"I remember saying this back then: 'I'm not good enough to be your opponent. You should find a worthy opponent to practice against.'"
"Isn't that right?"
"Ah?"
"That..."
"I..."
This time, it was Sayaka Mibu's turn to be dumbfounded.
"So, you declined to spar with Mibu because Mibu's stronger than you?"
Mayumi Saegusa confirmed.
"Of course. Although I might be better than her with magic, I could never surpass Mibu specializes in swordsmanship, in swordsmanship."
Mari Watanabe said matter-of-factly.
"So... I misunderstood?"
At this moment, Sayaka Mibu completely broke down. What did all her perseverance and hard work over the past year amount to?
A moment later, a sobbing sound came from inside the house.
Standing by the window outside the house was a man who cared about Sayaka Mibu, silently listening to Sayaka Mibu words inside. He only wanted to confirm that Sayaka Mibu wasn't willingly falling into depravity; that was enough for him. He would take care of the rest.
The man silently made this decision and resolutely walked into the distance.