"Let's go, there's not much time left. School should end around 4:00. We have two hours of club activities, so we need to get to the school gate early and wait behind her."

 "Right."

 Kohei Imamura thought for a moment. Since he was in an unfamiliar place, the only way was to follow her. However, he didn't know where Ayako Mitsuzuri would run into if he staked out the place in advance.

 The three arrived at the station, intending to use some small trash from their backpacks as payment to the vendor in exchange for three train tickets.

 But Kitahara Iori's clothes were torn, leaving only his underwear intact, and he looked like a strange person barefoot on the ground. He was kicked out of the station, let alone bought a ticket.

 Kohei Imamura sighed.

 "...Let's go buy an outfit first."

 Kitahara Iori didn't actually want to buy it, because even if he bought the largest size, it would still tear all his clothes after using his Noble Phantasm.

 Moreover, the ordinary clothes I bought don't count as props; they can't even fit the "Map of Mountains and Rivers" inside.

 Isn't this a complete loss?

 "You're not addicted to not wearing clothes, are you?"

 "Nonsense!"

 "Then let's go get a pair of pants!"

 After some effort, the group finally managed to buy tickets and arrived at Suigunhara Academy.

 Kohei Imamura glanced at the clock at the convenience store on the street; it was already 5 p.m.

 "I don't know if Ayako Mitsuki has left or not."

 "Just go ask."

 Kitahara Iori stepped forward and stopped several female students, looking like a caring older brother.

 "Excuse me, may I bother you? I have a very important question to ask you."

 Shiji Kaede and Michiko Yukika looked at the familiar-looking young man in front of them and exchanged glances.

 Isn't this the weirdo whose clothes ripped off when I went to Xindu this morning?

 Just before they looked distressed and were about to cry for help.

 Himuro bell nodded slightly and spoke in a cool tone:

 "Hello, how can I help you?"

 Kitahara Iori felt that if she asked directly, she would definitely be questioned, so she could only say:

 "Um, I'm... Ayako Mitsumi's distant cousin. I just came from outside to check on her. Is she still at school?"

 Himuro shook his head and remained silent.

 "Thank you."

 Kitahara Iori thanked him and went to ask another student.

 Makiji Kaede and Michiko Yukika slowly pulled Himuro Bell aside.

 Shiji Kaede covered her face with the back of her hand and said solemnly:

 "They're definitely not good people."

 Himuro Kane asked in confusion, "Hmm?"

 When Yukika saw Kohei Imamura over there, she was so startled that she started to stammer:

 "He...he...they wouldn't be the ones Shinji hired to deal with Misaki, would they?"

 Shiji Kaede looked as if she had heard the truth, and gestured fiercely in the air with her finger:

 "Very likely! Absolutely."

 Himuro Bell tilted his head slightly:

 “I don’t think they meant any harm, but what they just said was definitely a lie, which is why I didn’t tell them that Mizuki had just left.”

 Shiji Kaede nodded firmly: "You're right."

 "Yes, yes, we absolutely cannot let them find Mizuki."

 Yukika Misaki looked very serious.

 "Let's go quickly!"

 Himuro Kane didn't answer, but watched Kitahara Iori and Imamura Kohei keep asking the students questions, observing their expressions.

 Campus entrance.

 Kohei Imamura's expression grew increasingly anxious: "What do we do? Nobody knows."

 "No...they don't know."

 Kitahara Iori spoke up. Based on the expressions of the classmates he had spoken with earlier, he could guess that they probably knew, but hadn't said anything.

 That's normal. These guys don't look like high school students at all. They're asking about the famous archery club president at school, who's also a beauty.

 Any student with a sense of caution would realize they had ulterior motives and would definitely not reveal anything.

 He slightly bit his finger. What should he do?

 Should we... try our luck?

 "Um, please."

 A cold, somewhat ethereal female voice rang out.

 Kitahara Iori, Imamura Kohei, and the others turned their heads.

 Suddenly, Himuro Bell appeared before them, followed by two friends who looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

 Kitahara Iori opens her mouth:

 "I remember you were the first one."

 "Ah."

 Himuro Kane nodded slightly, looking up into Kitahara Iori's eyes.

 "what happened?"

 Kitahara Iori felt a little embarrassed by the stares. This girl was about the same age as her younger sister, and it was strange to be stared at like that.

 Ice Bell spoke:

 "What is your real purpose? If you can tell me, I might be able to provide some information."

 "Hi-muro?"

 "Hey!"

 Makiji Kaede and Saegusa Yukika simply couldn't understand why she would do that.

 Kitahara Iori was taken aback when she heard this. She turned to look at Imamura Kohei, and her expression became serious.

 “We have learned that someone is going to do something bad to Ayako Mitsuki.”

 Kohei Imamura looked at them and said:

 "Actually, we initially obtained the intelligence from you, but after our investigation, we received some additional intelligence that confirmed its authenticity."

 Himuro ignored the whispers of his two friends behind him: "It's you guys, isn't it?" "Don't believe them." "They're definitely lying."

 She pointed to the side, "Mizui should have just left before you arrived."

 "?!"

 Kitahara Iori and Imamura Kohei exchanged a glance and immediately thanked Himuro Kane.

 "Thank you."

 "It helped a lot!"

 "We have to leave immediately!"

 "Don't worry, we're definitely not bad people, we'll definitely save her!"

 Himuro Ken observed the expressions on their faces.

 “I’ll go with you. I know which way Mizuki takes home.”

 "Um?!"

 Shiji Kaede grabbed her shoulders: "Himuro, are you crazy?"

 Yukiko: "They might be..."

 Himuro Kane and Kitahara Iori locked eyes:

 “I know, so I went along.”

 Kitahara Iori really wanted to acknowledge this rational and brave girl.

 But this game isn't just about street thugs; you might encounter inhuman beings. If something happens to this girl...

 Even if she is an NPC, this is the case; she is as vivid as a real person, but what if something happens to her?

 This incident will haunt him for the rest of his life.

 "Let her lead the way."

 Lin Zhen spoke, looking at the [Ice Chamber Bell]:

 "But remember, once you find or get close, you and your friends must leave, go straight home, and not come any closer."

 [Himuro Bell] paused for a moment, then nodded:

 "can."

 She was now almost 90 percent certain that the people in front of her did not have any ill intentions.

 "Is it really possible?"

 Kitahara Iori and Imamura Kohei looked at Hayashi Makoto.

 Lin Zhen closed his eyes, canceled the use of the replica magic eye, and slowly recovered his energy.

 "We don't have much time left, so we can only rely on this brave and clever little girl to lead the way and give us a chance."

 "Let's go."

 【Himuro-zuke】leads the way while gesturing for her friend to make a phone call to her family.

 Kitahara Iori watched her retreating figure and let out a breath.

 "Let's go, Imamura, Professor. We three grown men can't let her completely outshine us."

 "go!"

 "Ok!"

 The four of them quickly moved forward along the route that Ayako Mizuki took home from school, while searching nearby alleys, suspicious shops, and even parked vehicles.

 "what?"

 Kitahara Iori knocked on the car window. The thug with pierced ears and a gold earring listened to him with a puzzled look, then immediately frowned:

 "Is there anyone who dares to cause trouble on our Fujimura-gumi's turf?"

 The thug glanced sideways, reached out to Kitahara Iori and the others, and pointed to the back door of the car:

 "Get in the car, I'll take you to find a few."

 "Whoever is blind is really tired of living. How many times has Grandpa Lei Hua said that on Fujimura Group's territory, don't even think about messing with students."

 "Ok?"

 Kitahara Iori and the others exchanged glances, unsure whether they should go in.

 "You must be relatives of that student,"

 The blond-haired thug spoke up, "Our group's leader usually works in Suiqunyuan, and my kid will definitely go there to study in the future."

 "Don't worry, I'll find the person for you today no matter what. I'll just call a few more brothers if necessary."

 "superior."

 Lin Zhen opened the car door and spoke.

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