Daigo crossed his arms but pricked up his ears. He never enjoyed indulging in speculation, but a prodigious young scholar like Shigeo had his way of making others listen. Daigo had developed respect for Keiji and Yuuki over the past month after their displays of power. The two preceptors were young but highly accomplished. Daigo valued strength and ability above all else.

The girls were already tuned in to Shigeo's explanation.

Hajime and Yuuta were made aware by disapproving ...