-1368- As I thought, he is...

The next day, early morning.

As the sun rose high in the sky and the final day of Hagun Academy's training camp began, a colossal figure emerged behind the mountains of Okutama. This figure was even more immense and majestic than the mountains themselves, appearing amid a thunderous roar of the atmosphere.

This gigantic golem, composed of rocks, metals, trees, soil, and various rare materials, stood with a mountain-like presence, exuding a terrifying aura as it roared.

What followed was a scene of utter devastation.

The towering golem, seemingly intent on destroying the mountains of Okutama before it, continuously swung its arms and pounded with heavy fists. Though its body remained stationary, its relentless attacks created an apocalyptic spectacle.

Battling this monstrous golem was a group of humans, who appeared minuscule and frail in comparison. Despite their fear, anger, and shock, they were compelled to launch a futile assault against the terrifying golem.

Amidst a whirlwind of sand and stone, and an earth-shaking tremor, phenomena like flames, thunder, and glaciers manifested, yet none could significantly harm the golem.

This scene of Ragnarok-like destruction persisted from sunrise until sunset.

When night fell, the golem, only slightly charred but otherwise unharmed, slowly vanished without a trace.

The humans who had challenged the golem were left battered and bruised, many lying in various corners of the mountains, some even on the brink of death.

Fortunately, the same scene had played out several times throughout the day, each time a talisman would fly in from afar, healing their severe injuries.

Thanks to this, the students of Hagun Academy did not suffer significant harm.

However, the events of today would undoubtedly be etched deeply into everyone's hearts, compelling them to realize their own weakness and resolve to strive harder.

Yet, due to this cataclysmic battle, the mountains of Okutama were nearly half-destroyed, with numerous areas shattered and full of holes, and even the mountain's waterfall was severed.

Moreover, the surrounding terrain of Okutama was also altered, leaving it in a tragic state.

Such earth-shattering events naturally did not go unnoticed.

By the next day, the internet was flooded with various rumors and reports, and local government officials dispatched numerous personnel to conduct on-site investigations, hoping to uncover something.

Naturally, news reporters from all over swarmed in, eager to obtain first-hand information and reporting rights.

No one knew that all of this had occurred merely to train a few students.

And they had already embarked on their return journey.

...

On the way back to Hagun Academy, a bus was steadily making its way there.

Inside the bus, the students of Hagun Academy were all seated, their eyes collectively fixed on one person with complex expressions.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Rozen sat in the back seat, facing everyone's gazes with an innocent look on his face.

"..."

Seeing Rozen's innocent expression, everyone couldn't help but twitch their mouths.

Especially Stella, who directly exploded.

"You did something so terrifying, why are you pretending to be innocent...!?"

This was what everyone wanted to say.

By now, the internet was already rife with rumors and reports.

Because the strategic-class golem was so enormous, many people around Okutama naturally witnessed the earth-shaking battle, capturing videos or frantically calling the police, causing a nationwide uproar.

This world, while having Blazers with various abilities, some powerful enough to alter terrain, lacked unidentified creatures such as magical beasts, phantom beasts, divine beasts, or vassal beasts from other worlds.

Thus, the appearance of the golem was undoubtedly perceived as the doing of a powerful Blazer.

The emergence of such a terrifying golem causing chaos in Okutama would undoubtedly alarm not just Japan, but even the league.

In that case, the students of Hagun Academy, who were training in that area, would definitely be suspected and potentially held accountable.

Honestly, no one had expected Rozen to summon such a terrifying golem.

Remembering the events of the previous day, everyone was still on edge, and learning that the incident had caused such a stir made them feel even more anxious.

Even Edelweiss voiced her reproach.

"You went too far; there was no need to go to that extent."

Indeed.

Rozen didn't actually need to go that far.

Though it was to train and give everyone a bit of stimulation and pressure, summoning a tactical-class golem would have sufficed.

Strategic-class?

That was indeed overkill.

But Rozen wanted to say,

"If it were just the others, a tactical-class golem would indeed have been enough."

After all, even a tactical-class golem is enough to rival an entire army.

However...

"Setting aside the others, Ikki and Stella would definitely be able to fight a tactical-class golem."

With their current strength, if Ikki and Stella went all out, utilizing Ittou Shura and Dragon Spirit, rivaling a tactical-class golem was not beyond them.

Thus, Rozen thought he might as well summon a strategic-class golem for a truly intense challenge.

However...

"Fighting such an enemy is just..."

"You really intended to kill us, didn't you?"

Ikki looked troubled, while Shizuku unreservedly voiced her complaint.

"What should we do? The chairman will definitely hold us accountable now!"

Todo Touka was completely worried.

Most of the others shared similar sentiments.

Only Arisuin Nagi stared intently at Rozen, feeling both heavy-hearted and bitter.

(As I thought, he is...)

It seemed Arisuin Nagi finally deduced Rozen's identity.

In fact, seeing such a terrifying golem being summoned, Arisuin Nagi could only be certain.

(That is definitely something only that person can do.)

Coupled with Edelweiss's attitude towards Rozen and Rozen's own mystery, there was no doubt about his identity.

(What should I do?)

Arisuin Nagi thought with complex emotions.

After a while, Arisuin Nagi raised his head, instinctively looking at Rozen again.

"...!"

The next second, Arisuin Nagi's face stiffened.

Because, from her line of sight, Rozen was also looking in this direction.

His eyes were full of deep meaning, full of playfulness.