Teacher Aiko exuded a domineering aura no less than that of Liliana just now, making the heads of state of all countries behave like students in a disciplinary room.

"The lush goddess is truly remarkable." Needless to say, the subordinates and soldiers watching from a distance all looked at Ai Zi with respect and admiration.

After that, several items that were very innovative and groundbreaking for the Todas people were introduced one after another - no, it should be said that the ideas themselves were very innovative.

A boom box that can fly freely and support aviation. A magic-powered carriage that can be used not only to transport large quantities of supplies but also as a mobile barrier and ambulance. A simulated sun that can turn night into day. And many other convenient props and systems.

Faced with so many convenient items, the leaders couldn't resist the allure, and their expressions shifted again. But just as they were about to speak, one of the craftsmen, who had been standing there as motionless as stone statues, finally moved. It was Walpon. He spoke, muttering to himself.

"It's the sound of civilized footsteps..."

Everyone exclaimed in confusion, their eyes simultaneously turning to Wulpern. Seeing him quietly weeping, everyone's expressions tensed.

"It's the sound of civilized footsteps!" Hearing him say this again, everyone's expressions became even more tense.

“““““It’s the sound of civilized footsteps!! It’s the sound of civilized footsteps!! It’s the sound of civilized footsteps!!”””””

Everyone in the craftsman team burst into tears and shouted in unison.

For them, learning new ideas was a priceless gift. A strange atmosphere of trance and enthusiasm enveloped the roof of the fortress.

"Humanity has finally achieved enlightenment! Our civilization is about to rise to the highest level! Hooha! Hoohahaha!"

As if witnessing a god-like ecstasy, Volpourn caused the leaders to simultaneously suppress their expressions, even though no one had cast a "calming" spell on them. Seeing others in a state of extreme excitement can often lead to a sense of calm.

Regardless, Aiko still had to activate "Soul Calming" several times in a row.

Volume 12 Bonus: Kaori's First Job as a Store Promoter

In preparation for the decisive battle that hinges on humanity's survival, the students serve as special envoys, visiting key figures around the world and establishing space-time gates. With their mission complete, they return to the square in front of the royal capital. Meanwhile, Kaori, who had been assisting Hajime in his secret retreat in the abyss, returns to the surface to complete a new mission and appears before the students.

"Kaori!"

"Yuuka!"

As soon as she saw Kaori appear, Yuka, who was appointed as the leader of the other world group, ran towards her happily.

"Why are you here? Are you ready?"

Yuuka asked, watching the vast amount of divine equipment being beamed in from the space-time gate like a fountain. She was currently busy sorting and distributing the various items.

"Yuuka, that's not the case. I'm here to investigate your needs because we're going to start crafting your own special Divine Gear."

"Oh, so that's how it is." Yuka responded and took a large stack of papers from Kaori's hand. It was a needs survey form.

“…Also… how should I put it? They also offer samples… maybe a trial or something…”

Kaori stammered, her eyes wandering. Yuka was puzzled by her attitude, but she still gathered her classmates.

"Ahh, Kaori-chan. I heard we can try out Nagumo-chan's divine tool, huh?"

"Can we request customization if we like?"

Nana and Taeko came over first, and then the other students followed, looking quite excited.

"Kentaro and Tsuji-san's Sacred Gear is showing its might right now. Looking forward to the other Sacred Gears as well, I guess."

"That's right. The fortress was built in no time, and Ayako's recovery performance is almost the same as Kaori's before."

Jūgo and Mao spoke one after another. It seemed this was the reason for the students' high expectations.

The earthbender Kentaro Nomura and his responder, Ayako Tsuji, received their special artifacts before the others. The efficiency of their formation confirmed the artifact's powerful effects.

However, the expectant attitudes of her classmates made Kaori's eyes wander even more.

"Everyone, listen to me first. Hajime-kun sometimes can't help but take his romantic ideas too seriously... He's definitely not joking, he's serious! I hope you don't misunderstand him."

Hearing Kaori's warning, Yuka and the others tilted their heads in confusion. Then, Kaori's "treasure vault" glowed, and something emerged.

The thing lying on the ground was a huge...fish.

“““““…”””””””

The lively and joyful atmosphere suddenly returned to dead silence. Even the coalition soldiers who had gathered to watch the excitement were stunned.

"This is... a fish, right?" Yuka confirmed timidly.

"It's...it's a fish, that's for sure." Kaori replied, but she didn't dare look Yuka in the eye. Apparently, it was indeed a fish.

"Why is it a fish!?" Junshi and the others complained in unison. This was a natural reaction.

Kaori quickly took out the note she had prepared in advance from her pocket and began to explain.

"Let me see... Uh, this is a legendary beating weapon. It's said to have once repelled a sea-man warrior in ancient times."

“Why are you treating the Sea People like this!?”

"Even though it was just an ordinary fish..."

“It’s just an ordinary fish after all!”

"That was before! Later, it was improved to be harder than steel and can even emit magical shock waves. It's a perfect weapon! It can even shoot water lasers from its mouth! Enemies attacked by the fish will be extremely confused, and seeing their allies being defeated by the fish will make them lose their will to fight. Come on! Now is the only time to get it! First come, first served! If you miss out, it's gone!"

"Why are you imitating the store promoter?!"

"Since this weapon is so good, why not just use it himself?" Kaori still didn't dare to face Yuuka and Nana's sharp complaints, and explained in a low voice:

"B-Because... Yue and I think this smells a bit fishy."

It's natural for it to smell fishy—the students complained in their hearts as they looked at the fish lying on the ground.

"Uh... is there anyone who wants to try it out? Oh, no, huh? I suppose so, huh."

After saying that, Kaori quickly prepared to take out the next item. Perhaps it was an illusion, but the dead fish's eyes looked a little sad...

"The next item is~"

"Kaori, did Nagumo ask you to read that note? Do you have to read it exactly as it's written?"

"He said it would be pitiful if people only judged something based on its appearance, as it was so hard to make... so he asked me to introduce it accurately..."

"Even so... well, since you like him, you can't object, right?"

Kaori didn't answer. However, judging by her expression, it was clear that the truth was just as Yuka said.

Nanyun... How could you let her do such a thing... -- All the students thought so. In this atmosphere, Kaori took out the next artifact.

"Now, please take a look at these glasses!"

Kaori took out a pair of fashionable red-framed glasses with a bit of self-abandonment.

Then, she picked up the glasses with both hands and put them on her face. Kaori's rare glasses look, coupled with a somewhat shy smile, made some of the boys groan and hold their chests.

Although they knew that she only had Nagumo in her heart, it was still an indisputable fact that Kaori was one of the most beautiful girls in the school. Her sudden cute appearance inevitably gave the boys a shock like a bullet through their hearts.

Shinji, unable to restrain himself, walked towards Kaori in a trance, as if he had a fever. Then—

"At first glance, they look like ordinary glasses, but if you touch the magic circle on the side of the glasses and chant the spell at the same time—"

Before Kaori could chant the spell, two flashes of light shot out from the glasses, passing between Shinji's feet and piercing through the ground.

There were two holes on the ground with charred edges, and they were bottomless, as if leading directly to the abyss.

Shinji's entire body stiffened. Kaori, too, looked anxious at the unexpected turn of events. Yuka and the others exchanged glances.

"Yes, they can shoot beams! You can approach the enemy with a smile on your face, and then use the glasses to shoot the beam to attack! Sometimes they shoot out on their own, but that's okay! They're very sturdy, so they won't break even if you accidentally get crushed by your butt! I love the beam glasses the most! If you buy them now, they come in four colors: black, silver, red, and white!"

“““““Who cares how many colors you have to choose from!””””””

This was a perfectly natural reaction. Glasses that could spontaneously emit beams of light were truly terrifying. There was no need to even ask why they weren't adopted. Shinji, tears welling in his eyes, backed away, his feet slightly turned inward.

"Next up, the most familiar assault weapon in Tuesday's mystery dramas—the ashtray!"

"An ashtray isn't a weapon for beatings," Atsushi grumbled.

"Of course, this isn't just any ashtray! It can impact the target's soul, forcing it out of the body. It's a truly powerful weapon!"

"The idea itself is crazy," Taeko also complained.

"Hey there, buddy! How about one of those nail-pulling stick-shaped weapons? Look, isn't it awesome? It's durable and especially effective against zombies. Guaranteed effectiveness! Plus, there's a promotion! Buy now and get a chain saw for free!"

"Hearing Shirosaki call me 'brother' gives me a strange feeling..."

"And she said to buy...does it have to be bought!?"

“I think the gifts are more impressive.”

The atmosphere among the male students grew tense, and whispers broke out. Kaori continued to introduce Mr. Hajime's meticulously crafted romantic weapons—no, rather, comical weapons. Salesperson Kaori, feeling almost heartbroken, continued to diligently introduce the merchandise. The soldiers watching, perplexed, watched these wondrous artifacts being laid out one after another on the floor.

Therefore, Yuka finally took action. She walked over to Kaori, who was desperately fighting for her lover, and gently patted her shoulder with a very gentle expression.

"Yuu-Yuuka? T-T ...

"That's enough. That's enough."

Yuka's smiling face gave off a strange sense of oppression, so Kaori just responded with a "Uh, yes" and then shut up.

Ignoring Kaori's reaction, Yuka raised her voice and spoke to her classmates.

"Alright, that's enough! These are just silly jokes Nagumo offered to ease our nerves, so don't take them seriously! Now, let's distribute the requirements surveys! This has already been announced, so I trust everyone has already thought of the absolutely necessary functions for their equipment. Okay, time is limited, so please complete them within ten minutes! Hurry and start writing!"

Yuka clapped her hands and urged everyone on. "Yes," the students responded obediently, quickly taking the needs survey and filling it out.

"That's the thing, Kaori. Tell Nagumo to get rid of these ridiculous weapons quickly."

"Uh, yes, I understand... Yuuka, you're amazing..."

Seeing her friend fully demonstrate her leadership ability, Kaori could only pack up her funny weapons in disappointment and loneliness, and wait patiently for her companions to finish filling out the needs survey.

Volume 12 Special Bonus: A White Dragon's Hope

[※Contains spoilers, recommended to read after reading this novel]

When I first saw that man, all I felt was fear.

Hair as red as blood, skin as brown as if it were about to blend into the night, and dim golden eyes.

This demon man should be quite young, but he looks lifeless and exudes a decadent aura. However, my instincts warn me that this man is very strong and I cannot defeat him.

──Are you alone?

I certainly didn't understand human speech. I raised my voice and threatened, but there was nothing else I could do.

Not only was I unable to defeat him, but I was also seriously injured at that time.

I am one of the youngest pterosaurs, born in a land bounded by endless ice and snow and vast forests. I was born exceptionally strong. My parents, brothers, and companions all have scales the same color as tree bark, but mine are white. Perhaps because of this, I possess abilities not possessed by my companions, and my body is exceptionally strong.

However, in a world where the strong prey on the weak, nothing is absolute. Since I was born, I've only seen a few full moons. At such a young age, I'm sure there are many enemies I can't defeat, and today just happened to be the day I encountered one.

My parents stayed behind to fight, letting us flee, but we were still caught up. So I stayed behind to buy time, and in the end... I ended up like this. I'm so tiny, barely the size of a human. Because of the toxins in my body, the enemy didn't prey on me. However, right now, my brothers and companions might be vulnerable.

I couldn't protect my territory and my companions.

However, this is not a reason to give up the struggle. Even if I can't beat this man, if he wants to stop me, I must challenge him. There is no other choice!

I was so badly injured that I couldn't even fly. The man held out his hand to me.

He probably wanted to attack me, I thought, so I gathered all my strength and rushed forward to attack him.

──You're injured like this, are you still going to fight?

The man restrained me with a single hand. Countless chains of light bound my entire body, preventing even my claws from reaching him.

—It's a pterosaur, but it's not even a monster... yet it has these rare scales, and...

The man seemed to be mumbling to himself as he reached out his hand toward me again. However, as if he had lost his way, his hand stopped and fell down weakly.

——What if I get the Subordinate Demon? Moreover... at this point, let alone...

At that moment, the strange aura around the man vanished, replaced by an air of self-contempt and resignation. He looked as if he were crying, and it even made me feel ridiculous to fight to the death against such an opponent.

The man seemed to sense my loss of will to fight. He glanced at me, as if hesitating. Then, he turned his back to me, his aura like that of an aged dragon. The chains of light binding me were also released.

Then, a roar came from the forest a little further away. It was my brother!

—Roaroo ...

I roared with all my might, unconcerned even as blood gushed from my wounds. I wanted to let my brothers know I was still here, and I would come to their rescue immediately.

I ran like crazy. With every step, I felt the heat draining from deep within my body. But I didn't care. I just kept running. Finally, I arrived at the scene.

There, I saw my companions, paralyzed by wounds and fear, and the bodies of my brothers who had died fighting.

—Roar!

Filled with rage, I unleashed "Roar (Dragon's Breath)" for the sake of glory. I threw all my might into it, even if it meant my death.

The foreign enemies that attacked us were giant spiders with eight black and red eyes and eight legs, and there was a large group of them.

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