-1378- [ 12 Apostles ]

What happened in the distant tropical rainforest was naturally unknown to the people in Hagun Academy.

They just watched as Rozen crushed Hiraga Reisen's head, with fragments scattering all over the ground, causing everyone to gasp in shock.

Especially the representative contestants who attacked Hagun Academy.

"That Pierrot actually lost like this?"

Shinomiya Amane's face was filled with astonishment.

"Ugh..."

Kazamatsuri Rinna and Sara Bloodlily were also somewhat shaken.

"Tch! Useless!"

Tatara Yui's face turned ugly.

"..."

Kurogane Ouma was staring at Rozen with a grave expression.

None of the people who came here expected that this operation would result in casualties.

With the World Clock and Yaksha Princess not around, it was certain that Hagun Academy would be overwhelmed by these attackers. This wasn't arrogance, but confidence.

With the strength of people like Kurogane Ouma, they indeed had the ability to take down an unprepared knight academy if they all attacked together.

In fact, Kurogane Ouma's group did take down Hagun Academy and even engaged in a fierce battle with the returning representatives of Hagun Academy.

In their eyes, as long as they didn't provoke that silent Valkyrie observing from the side, this operation should have been a sure success.

Who would have thought that someone would be defeated in this battle?

At this moment, Kurogane Ouma and his four companions retreated and gathered together.

Stella and the others also took the opportunity to retreat, gathering around Rozen.

"Hah... hah..."

Many of them were slightly panting.

It was evident that the fierce battle just now had not been easy for them either.

However, compared to the other side, they clearly had the upper hand.

"Finally, one down."

Todo Touka said, making the atmosphere tense.

Hiraga Reisen's defeat boosted the morale of Hagun Academy's people, but it also made the attackers tense.

"What now?"

Tatara Yui shouted angrily.

"We didn't hear anything about someone this strong in Hagun, and now that Pierrot is done for, what do we do next?"

This was what everyone was thinking.

Perhaps others didn't know, but in this chaotic group, Hiraga Reisen had always been in a leadership position. Even if he couldn't command everyone, he could at least give instructions and receive orders from above.

But now that Hiraga Reisen was shattered, they didn't know what to do next, falling into silence.

Seeing this, Hagun's people took the opportunity to press the advantage.

"Surrender."

Ikki's gaze swept over the others, finally landing on Kurogane Ouma, advising seriously.

"Don't think you can do whatever you want after this."

Stella also fixed her gaze on Kurogane Ouma, her body continuously burning with flames.

The others also increased their mana, making their auras soar.

But this only provoked their opponents.

"Surrender? Who do you think you are?"

Tatara Yui sneered angrily, raising her chainsaw-like Device.

"There's no such thing as surrender in my fate."

Kazamatsuri Rinna declared arrogantly.

"I have things I want to do, I don't want to be caught."

Sara Bloodlily spoke nonchalantly, ignoring the atmosphere.

"I don't want to be caught either, being caged is really annoying."

Shinomiya Amane puffed her cheeks, looking like an adorable girl.

As for Kurogane Ouma, there was no need to say more. He raised his large sword, exuding a silent coldness and killing intent.

These five had no intention of giving up.

Surrender?

That was absolutely impossible.

Of course...

"It's not your turn to speak yet, is it?"

Surrounded by Hagun Academy's people, Rozen finally looked at the other side, smirking.

"Why don't you let your leader come out and talk?"

As soon as these words came out, Kurogane Ouma and the others' faces sank.

Immediately...

"I see, you've already noticed my presence?"

A deep and oppressive voice rang out, startling everyone.

Kurogane Ouma, Tatara Yui, Shinomiya Amane, Kazamatsuri Rinna, and Sara Bloodlily's expressions changed slightly as they turned to look behind them.

There...

"I didn't expect that fool to be taken down like this. He really shouldn't have come."

Accompanied by a deep and cold voice, a figure slowly approached.

It was a middle-aged man dressed in a robe, resembling a gentleman, but with only one arm, having lost the other.

Seeing this man, the attackers from Hagun Academy, including Kurogane Ouma, made way for him.

Among them, Shinomiya Amane spoke with a tone of surprise and cheerfulness.

"You came out too, Sir. I thought you'd stay behind the scenes."

Shinomiya Amane's words revealed to the others that this one-armed man was on their side.

This made the expressions of Hagun Academy's people increasingly serious.

Especially Stella, Ikki, Shizuku, and Todo Touka.

"That robe... and the missing arm... Could it be..."

Totokubara Kanata seemed to know something, his face changing drastically.

The others had similar reactions.

The one-armed man came before them, speaking as if he was in an empty space.

"I am one of the 12 Apostles of the Rebellion, the one-armed swordsman, Wallenstein."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere changed dramatically.

"12 Apostles...!?"

Hagun Academy's people gasped.

The 12 Apostles.

They were the twelve top officers in the Rebellion, second only to the Tyrant. In the Rebellion, they held a position just below the leader, with immense power and authority.

This one-armed swordsman was one of the 12 Apostles, known as the One-Armed Sword Saint, a powerful Blazer who had trained many outstanding disciples within the Rebellion.

His name was known worldwide, having caused numerous incidents, and he was well-known within the Rebellion. Even students had heard of him.

And his appearance indicated one thing.

"Could this attack be..."

Todo Touka realized something, holding her breath.

The air became incredibly oppressive.