Overall, everyone was fine, no one was hurt or anything.
At worst, it was just that one perverted teacher who died, and honestly, he deserved it.
"Officer! What's happening outside?!"
"Are we going to be okay?"
"I haven't even touched a girl's hand yet, I don't want to die!!!"
"Alright, alright, everyone stay calm… I think. Just trust me," Robert said, trying his best to reassure the students and the others.
"How can we trust you?" A nerdy-looking male student wearing glasses raised his hand.
"Because you're all about to die duh— Oh wait, no-" Robert quickly covered his mouth, regretting it instantly as the crowd fell into dead silence.
"NOOO!!!"
"DOOMSDAY! DOOMSDAY!!"
"Fuck it, if I knew this would happen I would've confessed to my childhood friend already, even if he's a guy!"
"DUDE, I KNOW YOU HAVE FEELINGS FOR ME! Just let me dump my cheap gold-digging girlfriend first!"
"HEY HEY!"
Do you really have to go this far? (Of course I do.)
'To be honest, even though I'm a cop, I swear I'm not good at calming civilians down like my colleagues. What the hell should I say to make them relax…' he thought, quietly observing the situation for a moment.
"Everyone!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention.
It was a male student who looked very upright and proper, neatly dressed without a single wrinkle. Walking behind him was a slightly short girl with white hair, holding a book in her hands.
"Please stay calm and trust this police officer. Even though he doesn't look very reliable, he is our only hope. Don't let disappointment blind you from hope!"
Holy shit, he's just passing the pressure onto me?! Did this kid learn this trick from my boss or something??
"That's the Student Council President and Vice President— wait, she's the one from the library."
"Are those two dating?" a female student asked.
"No, they're not."
The Student Council President stepped into the center and delivered a passionate, heroic speech:
"As students, we know how weak we are when facing a crisis. We have no survival skills, we only know how to study and follow the herd."
"That's why, Mr… umm what's your name by the way?"
"Robert."
"Ah, okay Mr. Robuzt. This righteous and just police officer will help us escape from this disaster called… What was it again, Mr. Robuzt?"
"Kaiju."
"Right! Kaiju— WAIT WHAT?!"
"Chill, it's just a Kaiju. An Ultraman will come save us soon."
"Yeah, thanks for calming me down, Mr. Ronroy. This police officer will be the one to save us from the Kaiju. We should trust him because he is the only hope for humanity!!"
"OUHHHHH!!!" The students roared in agreement with the president's words.
Damn it, this kid is really good at shifting maximum pressure onto me! I said I'd save you guys, not that I'd become the light of hope for all mankind?!
"Ultraman Tiga! Please save us! Right, Vinny?" The president turned to the quiet library girl.
"Mm, whatever."
"See?! Even someone who only studies and reads books like her agrees! Please save us, Mr. ROLLOUT!!"
I'm gonna punch this kid in the face. Shut up already.
"Are those two dating?" the same female student asked again.
"I already said they're not!"
Looking at the students staring at him with hopeful eyes, Robert could only scratch his head.
As long as they still have hope, it'll be easier to save them. So what the kid did wasn't wrong.
But dumping everything onto me is way too shameless. I'll settle the score with him later…
"Fine. I, Ultraman Nexus, will save you all with the power of hope!" Robert raised his gun, implying it was the "hope."
"OUHHH!!"
Bro, is this the power of hope or the power of democracy?
"See? Mr. Roland is our hope!" the Student Council President said cheerfully to everyone, while the library girl stood beside him.
"Mm, whatever," she replied curtly.
"Are those two dating?" the female student asked once more.
"Girl, just shut the fuck up."
Seeing how excited everyone was, Robert could only sigh.
He looked around and spotted Mavus, the Master of Assassin, clapping like an uninvolved NPC. When Mavus noticed Robert staring, he flashed a shiny smile, causing a vein to pop on Robert's forehead.
This damn brat…
"Master."
Saber's voice rang out. Robert turned and saw she had already materialized in full armor, her expression extremely calm.
...Why did she reveal her true form in front of so many people?
"A-A who is that?!"
"Wow, she's so tall! Is she a woman?!"
"She's tall and beautiful! Mommy is that you?!"
The students, who had been panicking earlier, were instantly captivated by Saber's radiant presence. None of them seemed to care where she had come from; they probably just assumed she was a cosplayer.
"..." Robert blinked. He was surprised that the students weren't freaked out by Saber's sudden appearance and were only losing their minds over a beautiful tall woman.
Does the Holy Grail War even need to stay secret at this point?
"Are you hurt?" Saber asked Robert.
"I'm fine. But why did you reveal your true form in front of so many people? I thought we were supposed to keep it secret?"
"Normally yes, but now… there's no need anymore," Saber said, looking at the students—kids who were still under 18-20 years old, still full of youthful energy.
Their fate had already been decided… There was nothing she could do.
"Master, we should focus on linking up with the other Masters. We need to conserve our strength to enter the Singularity right away."
"Huh? Why?" Robert raised an eyebrow.
"The Singularity is dangerous, but after what just happened, it has become the safest place for us."
What?! That dangerous place?!
Well… there was a giant Kaiju standing motionless over there, so yeah, it was extremely dangerous.
"But what about the students?"
"..."
"…Why are you silent?"
"…I—"
BOOM!
A loud noise came from the Kaiju itself.
Tick tock… Tick tock…
"Uh oh."
"Waaa Mommy!! I'm so scared— FUCK YOU OLD PERVERT GO DIE!!! Waaa Mommy!!" The crying girl suddenly kicked the dead perverted teacher's crotch.
Girl, he's fucking dead.
"What is it planning to do?!" Robert watched as the Kaiju's eyes began glowing, the sound of a ticking clock growing louder.
Saber's eyes widened, cold sweat dripping down her face.
It's time?!
She quickly grabbed Robert and dashed outside.
"Wait— what are you doing?! The students are still inside!"
"It's too late, Master! We can only save ourselves now!"
"Saber! No! We have to save them! They're children, they have families, the teachers have young kids too!"
Saber gritted her teeth, thought for a moment, then turned back to help.
Even though she knew… she knew they couldn't be saved.
But… Robert was right. She couldn't abandon them.
Otherwise, how could she live up to the name of the Knight of the Round Table, Gawain?!
"Everyone! Follow this way!!"
Hearing her, the students and teachers immediately followed.
Mavus observed the situation and glanced at the Kaiju, which was preparing to do something.
"Master, shall I take you to the Singularity now?" Assassin asked beside him in spiritual form.
"Yeah, let's go."
"We'll lead them to the Singularity. That's the only way!" Saber said while guiding everyone.
"Do it! Even if the secrecy of this war is blown, just put all the blame on me!" Robert declared with determination, even though he was currently being carried under Saber's arm (I wish that was me).
Unfortunately, because of Saber's armor, Robert was in pain from the rough handling (Never mind, I take it back).
Everyone gradually made their way toward the library.
"Huh? Why the library?" a student asked.
"Is there a secret shelter here?" a teacher wondered.
"Where's the Singularity, Saber?!" Robert asked.
"Right there!"
Saber and Robert moved to a secluded corner of the library. Saber reached out and touched the empty air. The space distorted violently, and her arm passed through the Singularity.
"Alright Master, hurry!!"
"Shit! 1099 people! How the hell are we supposed to get everyone through in time?!" Robert scratched his head in frustration.
"MASTER!" Saber shouted. Robert stopped thinking and reached out to the nearest student.
"Everyone hold hands! Saber will pull us all in at once!"
Everyone quickly linked hands. Robert grabbed the Student Council President's hand.
"Hold on tight!!"
At that moment, the Kaiju still stood motionless.
Until the clock hands stopped, and its eyes glowed even brighter. Electricity surged from its body as it emitted light as bright as the sun.
A slow-motion atomic bomb explosion was about to detonate!
"Truly, it couldn't be more beautiful," a figure standing on a rooftop said, watching the scene with delight.
As everything began to darken, Robert broke out in a heavy sweat from the dire situation.
"HOLD ON TIGHT?!"
"YES!!" Everyone screamed in terror.
"SABER!!"
Saber used all her strength to pull Robert and the chain of people inside.
Crack!
Robert's shoulder dislocated, but he endured the pain.
If this pain is the price of saving lives, then it's nothing!
"Everyone! I will definitely sav—"
Rip…
...
...
Robert collapsed onto the ground, his face blank with shock.
Saber stood nearby, turning her face away, as if she had already known the outcome but still didn't want to face it.
"…Everyone?"
Robert muttered, then looked down at his hand.
He was still holding the Student Council President's hand, except…
Only the boy's arm had made it through.
The charred stump at the end was proof that…
1099 people, including 1000 students who were still under 18, had perished.
"…Everyone?"
Robert stared into empty space, his hand trembling as he held onto the still-warm hand of the boy.
Day 2, the Beast had awakened earlier than usual.