The first attempt to reclaim Konoe Konoka failed, completely failed. Negi, who only knew Magic, was beaten black and blue in Yoshino's close combat. Finally, after Negi fell to the ground, Yoshino stepped on Negi's face and laughed joyfully. She finally understood how satisfying it felt when 'Evil' did such things to Negi. It felt like this sensation could be addictive, so she had to try more of it in the future.
Konoe Konoka was also taken back by Negi and the others, as they had told the radish-headed Director that they only intended to train Negi. However, the radish-head did not allow Konoe Konoka to stay with Evangeline. It seemed that even with Yoshino's guarantee, he didn't quite trust Evangeline, worried that she might do something bad to his granddaughter.
However, even though Negi was beaten to the ground, had his cheeks pinched, his forehead flicked, and his face stepped on during yesterday's trial, he still promised to pass Evangeline's test. As for defeating Yoshino, that would have to wait for later. After Yoshino returned to normal and saw Negi's red cheeks and forehead, she scratched her face awkwardly. Negi now became flustered and scared when he saw her face, so it seemed the recent trial had left him with psychological trauma.
Negi touched his throbbing cheeks and forehead, feeling like crying. But when he saw Chachare appear before them, dragging Kamo's 'corpse', he was terrified. Although it was usually quite mischievous, he still considered Kamo an important companion. After checking and finding no serious injuries, he breathed a sigh of relief, though he felt a bit of regret. Kamo now looked as if it had been played with too much, having suffered mental torment that might take some time to fully recover from. Looking at Kamo's state, he suddenly felt that he wasn't so miserable after all.
The weather the next day was quite pleasant. Mahora was peaceful as usual, as if nothing had happened last night. At least Class 2-A was still peaceful as usual. Yes, at least on the surface, it looked very peaceful, with all the girls chatting in groups of three or five, and occasional bursts of laughter.
During class, Yoshino noticed several gazes focused on her, but when she turned around, these gazes disappeared. However, she knew these gazes belonged to Kaede Nagase and Ryugu Mana from the board, and even Waka Miyazaki and Yue Ayase would occasionally look at her. The gazes from the first two were fine, as they had been present and fought alongside 'Evil' last night. But what was going on with the other two? She didn't remember them being there last night; the Sorcery [Dispel Idlers] should have made ordinary people leave.
But considering it was class time, it wasn't the moment to dwell on such things. So, after class, Yoshino called the two out. Waka Miyazaki and Yue Ayase exchanged glances, a hint of panic in their eyes. But thinking of the power the other party displayed last night, they knew that if they didn't go, she would find them even if no one else was around, so they obediently followed.
Moreover, Waka Miyazaki remembered how Yoshino had saved her before, and she believed that Yoshino would not harm them.
Seeing Yoshino call the two out, Kaede Nagase and Ryugu Mana wanted to follow to check on the situation. Although they didn't feel any malice from Yoshino, recalling the murderous aura 'Evil' had exuded last night, their image of the kind 'Saintess of Salvation' in their minds had changed somewhat.
Just as they were about to follow, a pair of hands appeared from behind and grabbed their shoulders. The two turned around and saw that the person holding them was Sakurazaki Setsuna. Seeing their questioning looks, Sakurazaki Setsuna shook her head, stopping their intention to follow. Although there had been some conflict between them yesterday, they later learned it was just a misunderstanding. She began to explain to the two what had happened at Evangeline's villa yesterday, telling them everything she knew.
Yoshino led the two to a secluded path next to the teaching building. After repeatedly confirming that no one else was there, she turned around and asked the somewhat restrained pair.
"Last night, you must have seen something you shouldn't have, right? Student Miyazaki, Student Ayase. Would you mind sharing what you saw with your teacher?" She looked at them gently, trying to use a soft tone to help them relax. However, this didn't relax them; they gripped each other's hands tightly, looking at Yoshino nervously.
"Oh my~ Oh my~ They seem to know something, Yoshino. I can feel they're afraid of you right now. It seems they saw what 'Evil' did to Negi and the others last night. That's why they're afraid of you~ Now Yoshino is disliked by them too." Looking at Waka Miyazaki and Yue Ayase, who were practically hugging each other, it was understandable that these two girls with excellent Magical aptitudes could appear within [Dispel Idlers]. "Don't worry, the current Yoshino isn't the Little Loli with the greatsword you saw last night. Doesn't the color of her eyes explain everything?"
Upon hearing Yoshinon's words, Yue Ayase began to notice the color of Yoshino's eyes, a beautiful blue like a clear sky. The Yoshino they had seen last night, the one who made them afraid, had terrifying crimson eyes and a terrifying murderous aura. After not feeling that fear from last night on Yoshino, Yue Ayase let down her guard and calmed down.
"Have you calmed down?" Yoshino looked at the two gently. Yue Ayase, who was comforting Waka Miyazaki, turned around and nodded at Yoshino. Looking at the now calm pair, Yoshino smiled and asked, "Can you tell me why you were there last night? You saw something you shouldn't have, you know? Your appearance there really gave me a fright."
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