-1012- The aftermath

Time left before class is almost up.

However, the classroom is sparsely populated, to the point of being pitifully empty. Even those who have arrived look dispirited, slumped over their desks with gloomy expressions.

"What's this...?" Rozen couldn't help but furrow his brow.

"It's because of yesterday's incident," Motoki lazily replied.

Although it's a rather one-sided explanation, Rozen understands what's going on.

"Because of yesterday's incident, many people suffered," Motoki explained further. "The damage in the south area wasn't too bad since there were few casualties, but it's different in the north."

Due to the detection of magical energy between Rozen and Zaharias before their confrontation, the detection system on the artificial island immediately issued evacuation orders, leading to minimal casualties in the surrounding area.

However, the situation in the north was different. People there had almost no chance to react and were frozen directly, still being rescued.

Unfortunately, most residents of the city are researchers and their families from the Demon Sanctuary, located in the research facilities in the north, so there are definitely many victims.

As a result, many students didn't show up because their families were affected, some spent the whole night sleepless worrying about the situation.

"Ah..."

Rozen sighed involuntarily.

Although he didn't directly cause it, Rozen can't deny his connection to yesterday's events.

Therefore, seeing his classmates affected like this, Rozen couldn't help but feel guilty.

(This isn't a singularity for reckless battles or a game; it's a city where people live, work, and are connected.)

Engaging in battles recklessly here only harms the innocent residents.

This realization struck Rozen deeply.

(Improving strength isn't all benefits.)

Now, Rozen isn't just a Master who relies solely on powerful Servants for battles. If he doesn't control his power properly, it could lead to numerous tragedies.

The current situation made Rozen realize this.

(In the future, I can't be so careless in battles anymore.)

Rozen felt this deeply.

Then, Rozen put away his thoughts and looked at the weary Asagi and Motoki.

"Are you two also affected like them? It shouldn't be, right?"

Unlike ordinary students, Asagi and Motoki are from affluent families, with no reason to be affected in the north area.

If so, what's the reason for their sleep-deprived appearance?

This question was soon answered.

"I was working," Asagi said with a yawn, sounding bored. "After the incident, the management cooperative immediately called me to rebuild the emergency response system, adjust the transportation system, and redo the communication channels. I didn't sleep at all last night."

Asagi said this in a dispirited manner, unaware of how remarkable her actions were.

If what Asagi said is true, then all the adjustments for disaster response, city transportation, and communication were done by her.

If she hadn't done these, the ability of the management cooperative to respond to the disaster, maintain city transportation, and ensure communication would have been uncertain.

"You're more capable than I imagined," Rozen sincerely complimented her, causing Asagi to be slightly stunned and embarrassed.

"Why are you saying that now? You already knew I work in this field, didn't you?" Asagi's speech became hesitant, as if trying to hide her embarrassment.

"I knew you worked in this field, but I didn't expect you to be this capable," Rozen said with a smile, making Asagi even more embarrassed, who could only hum and turn her head away.

However, from her significantly improved mood compared to before, it's clear that Asagi feels much better.

And of course, Rozen wasn't just flattering her.

(If Asagi went to Chaldea, she might become one of the most outstanding technicians in the entire organization, capable enough to take on significant responsibilities.)

Rozen thought so.

As for Motoki...

"Well, my situation is similar to Asagi's. Although I'm not as remarkable as her, my family has some connection to the management cooperative. I was called to help last night and barely slept."

Motoki yawned widely, tears starting to well up in his eyes.

The events of yesterday not only affected ordinary people but also caused various situations like Asagi and Motoki's. It has implicated many people.

(I understand why the Primogenitors are so feared.)

Rozen felt somewhat helpless.

If the other Primogenitors could do the same thing, causing such disasters and even destruction to a city, then the caution that the three empires of the night have established, which forces humanity to be careful, seems understandable.

This is truly a world where one person can determine the world situation and even the future direction of a country.

Compared to this world, Chaldea seems much safer.

In the world of Chaldea, powerful Heroic Spirits and gods cannot easily manifest, which allows human society to remain peaceful.

Otherwise, imagine the situation if Heroic Spirits and gods were roaming freely on the earth; it would be chilling.

From this, it can be seen how extraordinary Rozen, who can cultivate Hokuto and master the summoning of Heroic Spirits and gods, is.

"Oh, what about Kojou?" Motoki suddenly asked, as if remembering something. "What happened with Nagisa yesterday?"

"Yeah, yeah," Asagi also just realized now and asked, "Did they catch that stalker?"

"Well, they kind of caught him," Rozen replied vaguely. "Because of this, Kojou and Nagisa can't come to school today. The situation seems a bit complicated; I'll go help them get an excuse later."

Upon hearing this, although Asagi and Motoki felt puzzled, they didn't ask much and just nodded.

Next, the three of them sat together and chatted casually, completely unaffected by yesterday's events.

However, this doesn't mean that the events didn't happen.

Outside Saikai Academy, a fairy girl wearing only a boy's coat cowered in the shadows, watching the bustling school gate. After a while, she finally gathered courage and slipped inside.