chapter 33
Club Recruitment Week (1)
“But how do we go about creating a club?”
“Well….”
“Hmm….”
Both Sophia and Artoria were lost in thought at Secretary’s question.
“You. Didn’t you say you went to the academy?”
Artoria turned to Sophia and asked.
“I did attend in the past… but I’ve never done such a thing. Usually, student-related matters are handled by the academy headquarters, so how about going there?”
“That’s a good idea. Let’s go.”
There was still time before the academy classes started. The three of them headed to the academy headquarters located in the center of the academy.
The academy headquarters, responsible for administrative tasks of the academy.
After hearing the response regarding club establishment, the three of them walked out again.
“I see. It’s about the number of members.”
Sophia crossed her arms and rested her chin on her hand.
“I didn’t even think about that.”
Artoria also rested her chin in the same posture.
“I didn’t think about that. It’s true that even if there is no minimum number of members, a one-person club could exist.”
I never thought about creating a club in [Eclipse].
I never imagined that there would be a rule stating that a new club could only be established with a minimum of five members.
The Student Affairs Office itself does not handle such matters.
According to a staff member of the Student Affairs Office, there hasn’t been a club created in the past five years, and club establishment is considered the exclusive authority of the Student Council.
“In that case, we need to secure two more people before going to the Student Council.”
Aside from herself, Artoria, and Sophia, Vissus needed two more people.
“The problem is who to bring.”
Someone who is not involved in political relationships and can freely join the club without causing any trouble for us.
“…Navar?”
Sophia mentioned a name that suddenly came to her mind.
“That’s right!”
Navar is here!
Someone who has no interest in the political relations of the continent but is willing to help me!
“We should look for Navar. We only need one more person now, right?”
* * *
Janis anxiously searched for Vissus, wandering around the academy.
The unfamiliar scenes she saw the previous night.
Rather than something she experienced in the past,
It must be something closer to the future that will happen.
And in all those futures, there was VERSUS.
Janice sought VERSUS to uncover the secret fragments of an unknown future.
“If it’s the Master’s request, there’s no reason not to do it. I’ll go in!”
“Thank you, Naver. Alright, who would be good for the remaining one?”
In Janice’s wandering gaze, VERSUS appeared.
VERSUS, who was with Naver Schlaig.
I found you!
“VERSUS!”
Janice called out VERSUS’s name with a bright expression.
“…Janice?”
VERSUS turned to look at her.
“VERSUS!”
Janice rushed towards VERSUS.
“Janice! It’s great!”
“…Huh?”
Janice, who had intended to talk to VERSUS about the unfamiliar memories she had seen the day before, was somehow being drawn to him.
“Alright. With this, we have all five!”
…What is it?
Thump thump.
“Please come in.”
The door to the Student Council room opened, and Viss entered.
“Hello.”
“Yes. What brings you here?”
A male student with a scholarly appearance and glasses greeted Viss.
“The Secretary of the Student Council. He was probably a guy who had a crush on the Student Council President, using polite speech. I remember him as someone who didn’t show it on the surface but had a remarkable ability.”
Behind him, other members of the Student Council were diligently handling documents.
“I thought it was just a game of musical chairs for the high-ranking nobles, but they seem busier than I imagined.”
Viss looked different from the rest of the Student Council.
“I’m trying to establish a club. I heard that club establishment is the exclusive authority of the Student Council.”
“Ah. If it’s club establishment, it will be difficult for me to handle. Do you have the necessary documents for club establishment?”
“Yes. Here they are.”
Viss showed the documents that he had received and prepared at the Academy headquarters.
“Yes… That’s good enough. Wait a moment. I’ll inform the President and come back.”
Saying that, the male student left Viss and went somewhere.
“The President of the Student Council. It was Diavel.”
The leader of the “Organization,” the main villain of [Eclipse].
He also led the Organization.
I just came here with the intention of creating a club, but I ended up meeting the final boss by chance.
Since I’m doing it with pure intentions, it shouldn’t matter much, right?
“The Chairman has given permission. Please follow me.”
Secretarys trailed behind the male student with glasses.
The separate office of the Student Council, located at the back of the General Student Council.
“You can go inside.”
Creak
Following the male student’s guidance, Secretarys opened the door and entered.
“Oh my, nice to meet you.”
Inside the room, an elegant beauty sat at the desk, sipping tea.
“Secretarys Grandguinelle, right?”
***
“Chairman, a student named Secretarys Grandguinelle has come to see you.”
“…What did you say?”
Secretarys Grandguinelle. That man?
Diabel was astonished at the name that came out of the Chief Secretary’s mouth.
Why would that man, who had been occupying her mind all night, come to see her?
Could it be that he found out that she secretly peeked at his intimate scene?
No, that couldn’t be it.
Even investigators or archmages who could surpass walls wouldn’t be able to discover her hiding place.
“He hopes to establish a club. As the establishment of a club is the exclusive authority of the Student Council President.”
Club establishment.
Come to think of it, that’s how it was.
Since the club had never been established during her tenure, Diablo had never had the chance to do it.
“…Then it must not be because of what happened last night.”
Diablo let out a sigh of relief.
“Should I call them in first? The rules state that a personal interview with the president is a prerequisite before permission is granted.”
“Fine. Tell them to come in for now.”
“Understood.”
The secretary, who placed the documents in front of Diablo, left the room, and a little while later, Vels came in.
That man she saw last night…
In Diablo’s mind, the silhouette of the man and woman she saw the previous night entwined flickered.
“Calm down, Diablo. Haven’t you seen a man and woman having an affair before? Why are you so shaken by this man’s affair?”
Diablo took a deep breath inwardly and opened her mouth.
“Oh my. Nice to meet you.”
And she took a sip of the tea that was placed on the desk.
“Vels Granier. Am I right?”
“Nice to meet you too, President.”
“I’m glad to meet you too. So… you want to establish a club?”
“Yes, that’s correct. As it’s written in the documents, the five of us want to create a small club.”
“What is the purpose of establishing the club?”
“To elevate our cultivation.”
“The rise of cultivation…”
Diabel glanced through the documents once again.
The rise of cultivation through swordsmanship training.
Four inspectors and one saintess.
A application comprised of a minimum of five individuals for the establishment of an academy. However, these five students were by no means ordinary.
The saintess of the holy kingdom.
The illegitimate daughter of the republic’s president.
The firstborn of the empire’s renowned swordsmanship family.
And…
If the club were to be formed as it is, it would bring about a revolution in the entire academy and leave a lasting impression.
Although, if an ambush were to occur tomorrow, they would all be buried.
There shouldn’t be any problems with the plan. In fact, if this number of individuals were bound together in a new club, the operation would be even smoother.
“There’s no flaw to be found. I approve the establishment of the club.”
Diabel raised her seal and stamped it on the application document.
“Thank you, President.”
Secretary Vissus smiled and left the room, holding the documents.
“Vissus. Gran Guignol.”
A name I’ve never heard before. And a person I’ve never met before.
But…
Why is it that tears well up in my eyes when I meet his gaze?
Why do I feel nostalgic when I hear his name?
Even the Saintess and the Princess of the Republic were captivated by that man.
Could it be that he possesses some kind of hypnotic magic that enchants women?
Kwoong
Diabel manifested the power of instant assassination through her whole body.
No.
It’s not the influence of such magic.
His mere existence makes me tremble.
…Fell in love?
That can’t be.
No man other than my master could make me fall in love.
Beersus.
What the hell are you?
Once the worst Demon King who brought the continent to ruin, I was thrown into confusion because of a male student I met for the first time but didn’t meet for the first time.