Breakfast was over, and the discussion was done, so we got right on it—finding the Chouhou group.

Just to clarify, our team consisted of me, Chiyu, Shouko, and Professor Luminas.

"Um... umm. Could you please take me with you?"

Shion asked this as she stood up from her seat.

She possessed the ability to detect lies.

"You're right, Shion's power would be a huge help, but are you sure it's okay?"

"Yes. If I can use my ability for the party's sake, I'd actually be happy about it."

"May I join you as well? If this is a matter of negotiation, my ability to discern what the other party desires might prove useful."

The maid, Roha, also quietly raised her hand to volunteer.

"That’s a fair point... but..."

Travelling in such a large group might raise suspicion.

Then again, just the fact that we were riding on Machiro, a Phantasia Beast, would scare people off anyway. So if they were going to be wary of us, the number of people was really a trivial concern.

"...I'll stay behind and watch the place. If it's far away, I won't even be able to maintain the barrier."

"If anything should happen, I'm staying behind. Your barrier abilities and my elemental magic seem to work well together."

In the end, Yume-sai and Shinhou decided to stay.

"Understood. If six of us are heading out, maybe we should split up... Is it really okay to take Mikron with us?"

I checked in with those remaining behind.

"No problem."

"Yes, please don't worry about us."

It's rare enough for someone to even notice Yume-sai's barrier, and rarer still for them to spot the invisible wall upon reaching the grasslands. Even if they did try to break through it, seeing such movement would allow Shinhou to attack unilaterally with magic, so there shouldn't be any issues... right?

I trusted the two of them and left the watch in their hands.

With that settled, the six of us headed outside.

Soeko, Chiyu, and Roa were to ride Machiro.

As for Mikron, it was me, Professor Luminas, and Shi-on's turn.

"Here, Teacher. Please hold onto So-suke tightly."

"Mm... Y-yes. Excuse me, Ku-no-kun." "Eh? Yes?"

I was the first to mount Mikron, followed by Professor Luminas taking the seat behind me.

Looking over at Shi-on, I saw her winking at me.

It seems the teacher deliberately positioned herself directly behind me.

...This might be an operation involving Chi'yu and the other girls as well.

—Surely she's not trying to incorporate the teacher into a harem too...?

Given who it is, Chi'yu might actually pull something like that off.

But such thoughts were instantly shattered the moment the teacher tentatively grabbed hold of me.

The sheer volume pressing against my back—outstripping even my childhood friend's—sent my heart pounding.

Though the teacher initially just gently gripped my waist, the moment Micolon lifted off into a hover, she squealed "Kyaa!" and clung to me tightly.

The soft sensation of muniyuu transmitted through her back reached me.

"E-excuse me, I'm so sorry, Kouno-kun! It w-was painful, wasn't it?"

"N-no, it's fine. Micolon handles the flight safely, but please try to hold on as firmly as you can."

"Y-yes... Unbelievable... So this is what flying through the sky actually feels like..."

You could experience the heights by taking a plane or a hot air balloon, but the liberating sensation of riding on a dragon's back was incomparable.

There was nothing separating the sky and oneself; in that state, the dragon swam freely through the air.

"Micro, follow Mashiro."

Saying this while stroking her fluffy fur, Micro gave a solemn nod.

Chasing after Mashiro as she sprinted across the ground from above.

It was like the viewpoint you see in dramas, where a helicopter tracks a fleeing car.

"Does he actually listen to what Mr. Kunou says?"

"Mashiro and Micro are both good girls, so they always pay close attention to what their companions say. Micro especially seems to have warmed up to me."

"I see...

Building a bond with a fantastical creature... it sounds lovely, like something out of a story," the teacher said, sounding envious.

"Teacher, you'll be able to get along with them too. Since Mashiro likes girls, I'm sure you'll become close right away."

"...I'm past the age where I'd be considered a 'girl' anymore."

"That's not true. Mashiro was thrilled when we picked you up on the way back from school."

"S-She was, was she...? If that's the case, I'll check with Kiyoe-san first and ask if it's okay to pet her."

The teacher said this, his voice seemingly brightening.

「By the way, Sensei.

The "items students brought" listed in the first dream—are those all of them, based on what we just heard?» Shiina asked.

“Yes, that’s correct. The abilities are the four mentioned earlier. However, there were also notes for things like 'knife,' 'lighter,' and 'potato chips'..."

It remained a mystery why anyone would choose to bring such items knowing they had an ability already.

In other words, the individuals currently on the island whose abilities have been identified are as follows: [Crafting Ability], [Healing Magic], [Fluffy Summoning Ability], [Lie Detection Ability], [Attribute Magic], [Ability to Know What Others Want], [Barrier Creation Ability], and [Light/Heat Magic].

That accounts for eight of our group members.

From the initial dream and information provided by the teacher, we have: [Ability to Keep Hair Smooth in Seawater], [Non-Obesity Despite Eating], [Food Creation Ability], [Undead], [Teleportation Ability], [Charisma], and [Transformation Ability].

That’s seven more people.

Additionally, there is one confiscated item: an unlimited-ammunition handgun. Since this is more akin to a magical item than a personal ability, it might be best to exclude it from the count.

Incidentally, eighteen students in our class revealed they had brought items, including the aforementioned gun.

Including the teacher, there are forty-one people with teleportation abilities.

With fifteen identified abilities, we know of thirty-three items that have been brought.

There are still eight unknown, but... in reality, this isn’t entirely definitive either.

The item one brings is finalized at the moment they provide their initial response; subsequent mental requests or verbal statements cannot change it.

In other words, if someone mentally requested a desired ability during their response, and then later verbally stated something like, "I want a smartphone~"

That figure can introduce their ability to the situation while maintaining the misunderstanding that they brought it themselves.

But still, this kind of intel is better than nothing.

At least it allows us to be mentally prepared to deal with it.

"Oh, Mashiro-kun has stopped."

"Right on schedule. Mikron, descend for a moment."

I had asked them to stop at a location where they wouldn't be spotted once the target was identified.

Mikron descended and regrouped with Mashiro's group.

"Looks like Ryouka-chi's base is close by now. Apparently, it smells really strong of girls."

Mashiro sniffled enthusiastically, his nose twitching in excitement.

"Alright. Let's begin our preparations."

This time, we're going to be as vague as possible regarding the specifics of our abilities.

Also, since I announced my ability inside the classroom, there might have been others listening in.

That being the case, if I showed my face directly, there's a chance I'd get grilled by the teacher before he even gets a say in mediating, forcing me to use my abilities to help people out.

So this time, I'm stuck hiding.

I've prepared multiple baskets of the kind Shiro usually uses for harvesting materials.

I've lashed plenty of them not just to Shiro, but to Mikron as well.

Then, I stuffed them with manufactured goods that could serve as bargaining chips.

Change of clothes, underwear with a tied waistband, towels, bedding, soap, lotion, shampoo, sponge sponges... and so on.

And in one of those baskets, I'm hiding.

If something's needed, I can just secretly drop it into the basket as we go, and if anything happens, I want to be positioned where I can help everyone out.

"Sou-kun, are you excited? This feels like a stealth game."

"Just a little bit, yeah."

The thrill of hiding in shadows, cardboard boxes, or trash cans to slip past enemies is something you experience through games and movies, but actually living it yourself is rare.

Hide-and-seek as a kid might be the closest thing to that feeling.

"For now, let's say our female leader is Moushi. And the teacher got helped out by Team Moushi and agreed to take on the negotiation role."

「Fine, but is it really necessary to go that far?」

"Given the Master's abilities are highly useful, I believe it would be dangerous for you to take the front line until we have a complete grasp of the opposition."

"Mm. It’s possible they’ll employ every trick in the book to try and snatch So-kan away."

"...It's sad to admit, but it is a real possibility. If they resort to forceful measures, it won't just be a matter of negotiation anymore. And even if they don't... well, they might try using charm or seduction tactics..."

Utaya said this with a clouded expression on her face.

"W-Wow, that's intense... Uh, I get it. If everyone says so, then I'll take the lead role."

Miyoshi witnessed the boys' appearance utterly transformed by the event.

However, she still seemed unable to fathom a team centered on girls attempting to forcibly seize a single boy using such aggressive methods.

While I consider that naivety to be one of her virtues, we must still prepare for the worst-case scenario.

Of course, if it comes to a clash, our team would likely win, but our relationship with them would surely suffer cracks afterward.

Therefore, the discussion is about proceeding in a way that prevents any issues from arising in the first place.

"...Yes, indeed. People who have lost their composure can do things they never would otherwise. I want to trust you all, my students, but that does not mean we should be without vigilance."

Although she wore a pained expression, the teacher seemed satisfied.

I dove into the hanging basket beneath Mikuron and once again, everyone mounted their phantom beasts.

"Then... Team Shoushi, take off!"

As Shoushi punched the air, Mashiro and Mikuron started moving.

I peered out through the gaps in the cage.

Before long, we arrived at—.

"Eh...!? What is that?!" "W-wolves!?" "They're way too big!" "Monsters!? But there shouldn't be anything besides Avrank..." "Hey, t-there's something up above too!" "Quiet! Report to Ryoka-chan!"

The opposing team's base was enclosed by a makeshift fence made of wood, positioned with a hill behind it.

There was a large hole in the hill... apparently a cave, where they might be sleeping.

Despite being simple, some of them even had spears and... bows.

From above, I saw tarps that looked like they were made from animal hides, along with pottery, weapons, and campfires.

I wondered if they had any members skilled in survival.

Their clothes and skin weren't pristine, but they managed to keep themselves clean.

It seems they've been bathing and doing laundry as well.

What on earth is Auvanc doing?

"Stay calm...! Didn't I share this with you all before? The 'big white wolf' is the result of Kanabi Shousho's 'Fluffy Summoning Ability'! In other words, it's not a monster—it's a Transmigrator and her summoned beast!"

The one who jumped out from under the tarp was a beautiful girl with long, wavy golden hair, wearing small buns on the back of her head—Sumika Suzuka.

"The fact that the fence hasn't been broken while we've been talking about this means they have no intent to attack! Combat personnel, stay calm and pick up your weapons! Non-combatants, evacuate into the cave!"

The way she immediately calmed her comrades while issuing instructions for a potential emergency was truly befitting of someone who sat at the top of the class hierarchy.

She climbed onto the watchtower that had been set up and met Shousho's gaze.

"Hey there, Suzuka-chi."

"It's not 'hey there.' What are you looking at? Kanabi Shousho!"

The leaders of the class's two major factions faced off against each other.

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Now that breakfast and the discussion were over, I decided to go look for Shouka's group right away.

Once again, the members are me, Senyuu, Shouko, and Lumina-sensei.

"Um, can you take me along too?"

Shion said this as I stood up.

She has the ability to tell if someone is lying.

"True, Shion's ability would be helpful, but is that okay with you?"

「Sure, I'm glad I can use my abilities for the party.」

「Then, may I join as well? If it's a trade, then the ability to know what others want might be useful.」

Lora the maid also raised her hand modestly to volunteer. 「That's true, but...」

If we go with too many people, we might raise suspicion.

No, we'll probably be feared just for riding on Mashiro the phantom beast, so if we're going to be suspected anyway, the number of people is a minor issue.

「...I'll stay behind. If it's too far, I won't be able to maintain the barrier either.」

「Just in case, I'll stay behind too. Dream World's barrier abilities and my attribute magic seem to work well together.」

In the end, Dream World and Shinpo decided to stay behind.

「I understand. Since there are six of us going out, it might be better to split up... Is it okay to bring Mikuron?」 I asked the person in charge of staying behind. 「No problem.」

「Yes, don't worry about us.」

It's unlikely that anyone would notice Dream World's barrier, and even if they came to the grasslands and noticed an invisible wall, it would be even rarer for them to break through it. If they showed any movement, Shinpo could attack them unilaterally with magic, so it shouldn't be a problem...

I decided to trust them and leave them in charge. So, we're going out in six.

Shozi, Senyuu, and Roa ride on Mashiro.

Mikuron is ridden by me, Mr. Lumina, and Shion.

「Here, Mr. Lumina. Hold onto Tsugusa-kun tightly.」

「Ugh... Y-Yes. Excuse me, Kouno-kun.」 「Eh, sure.」

I got on Mikuron first, followed by Mr. Lumina.

When I looked at Shion, she was winking at me.

It seems she deliberately put the teacher right behind me.

...This might involve Chiayu and the other girls too.

――Could she be trying to include the teacher in her harem too...? Chiayu wouldn't put it past her.

But such thoughts vanish the moment the teacher gently grabs me.

I jump when I feel the volume of my childhood friend, Chiayu, pressing against my back.

The teacher only grabbed my waist gently, but once Mikuron started floating, she let out a "kyaa" and clung to me tightly.

The sensation of her pressing against my back is transmitted to me.

"S-Sorry, Kouno-kun! D-Did it hurt?"

"N-No, it's fine. Mikuron will fly safely, but please hold on as tightly as you can."

"Y-Yes... T-This is amazing... Flying in the sky feels like this..."

You can experience the sky by riding an airplane or a hot air balloon, but the freedom of flying on a dragon's back is incomparable.

There's nothing between you and the sky, and the dragon can swim freely in this state.

「Mikuron, can you go after Mashiro?」

Petting her fluffy fur, she said, and Mikuron nodded.

Chasing Mashiro as she ran on the ground from the air.

It was like the perspective in dramas where a helicopter chases a getaway car.

「Will Mashiro and Mikuron listen to what you say?」

「Mashiro and Mikuron are good kids, so they listen to their friends. Especially Mikuron, she seems to like me.」

「I see... Building a bond with such a fantastic creature is like something out of a story, isn't it?」 The teacher said with admiration.

「You can also become friends with them. Mashiro especially likes girls, so you should be able to get along well.」

「...But I'm not a girl anymore.」

「That's not true. Mashiro was happy when I brought you back.」

「I-I see... If that's the case, I'll ask Kouna-san if I can pet her.」

The teacher said with a slightly excited voice.

「By the way, Teacher. Were all the examples of things students brought mentioned earlier in the first dream?」 Shi-on asked.

「That’s right. The abilities are the four mentioned earlier. There were also other things listed such as ‘knife,’ ‘lighter,’ ‘potato chips,’ and so on, but...”

Given that they know they have abilities, they don’t choose them.

So that means, as of now, the ones we know are on the island are ‘Crafting Ability,’ ‘Healing Magic,’ ‘Fuzzy Summoning Ability,’ ‘Truth-Seeing Ability,’ ‘Attribute Magic,’ ‘Ability to Understand What Others Want,’ ‘Barrier Creation Ability,’ and ‘Light and Heat Magic.’ That’s a total of eight people.

From the information we got from the first dream and Teacher, there are ‘Ability to Have Hair That Doesn’t Get Brittle in Saltwater,’ ‘Ability to Not Gain Weight,’ ‘Ability to Create Food,’ ‘Immortality,’ ‘Teleportation Ability,’ ‘Charisma,’ and ‘Transformation Ability.’ That’s a total of seven people.

Then there’s the one that was already confiscated, a ‘gun with unlimited ammunition.’ This is more of a magical item than an ability, so we might exclude it.

By the way, there are eighteen people in the class who mentioned tools, including the gun mentioned earlier.

Including the teacher, there are forty-one transfer students.

Since fifteen abilities have been identified, we know that thirty-three items were brought in.

There are eight unknown items, but... actually, these are also uncertain.

The items you bring in are determined as soon as you answer the first time, and cannot be changed later by thinking or saying anything else.

In other words, if you secretly wished for the ability you wanted and then said something like, "I want a smartphone," later on.

That person can bring in their abilities without causing misunderstandings among others about what they've brought in.

Well, having this kind of information is better than having none.

It allows us to prepare accordingly.

"Ah, Mashiro-kun has stopped."

"As planned. Mikuron, land for now."

I had asked him to stop once we found the target, at a spot where they wouldn't notice us.

Mikuron landed and joined up with Mashiro's team.

"Reika's base is close now. She says it smells like a bunch of girls."

Mashiro sniffed the air excitedly.

"Alright. Let's start getting ready."

This time, we'll try not to reveal too many details about our abilities.

Also, since I mentioned my ability in the classroom, others might have heard me too.

If I were to show my face directly, there's a possibility that I'd be pressured to help people with my abilities before the teacher could even mediate.

So, this time, I decided to hide.

I prepared multiple baskets that are usually hung up by Mashiro for collecting.

Not only for Mashiro, but also for Mikuron, I tied up a lot of them.

And then I stuffed them with items that could be used as bargaining chips.

Such as clothes, underwear that ties up, towels, bedding, soap, lotion, shampoo, sponges...

And so, I hid inside one of those baskets.

Whenever I needed something, I could secretly place it inside the basket, and if something happened, I wanted to be in a position to help everyone.

"Sou-kun, are you excited about the game of hiding?" "A little bit."

The thrill of hiding behind objects or hiding in cardboard boxes or trash cans to avoid the enemy is something I've experienced in games and movies, but it's rare for me to experience it in real life.

Perhaps hide-and-seek when I was a child was similar.

"For now, let's make our team's leader Shouko. And then the teacher will be saved by Shouko's team and take on the role of negotiator."

「Sure, but do we really need to go that far?」

「Master’s ability is very useful, so I think it’s dangerous to have you stand in the front lines until we fully understand the situation with the other side.」

「Yeah. They might try to get So-kun using all sorts of tricks.」

「...It’s sad, but it’s possible. If they resort to forceful means, it won’t be a negotiation anymore, and even if they don’t... they might use some kind of charm or trickery.」

Shion said with a gloomy expression.

「W-well, if you say so... Fine, I’ll be the leader if everyone agrees.」

Shouko was watching the transformed boys at the event.

But the idea of a team mainly composed of girls trying to forcefully take one boy is still hard to imagine.

Her kindness is a virtue, but one must still consider the worst-case scenario.

Of course, if it came to a fight, our team would win, but it would damage our relationship afterward.

So, the idea is to proceed in a way that prevents problems from arising in the first place.

「...Yes, that’s right. When people are stressed, they do things they wouldn’t normally do. I want to trust the students, but that doesn’t mean we can be careless.」

Mr. Teacher seemed to understand my feelings, even though he looked troubled.

I hid in the basket hanging from Mikuron and watched as everyone got back on the phantoms.

"Alright, let's go, Shouko team!"

Shouko raised her fist, and Mashiro and Mikuron started moving. I peeked out from the gaps in the basket.

We soon arrived at a place...

"Wha...!? What's that!?" "A wolf!?" "It's too big!" "A monster!?" "But there shouldn't be any other Arvancs..." "Hey, look, there's something up there too!" "Just report it to Ryouka!"

The opposing team's base was surrounded by a simple fence made of trees, and it was set against a hill.

On the hill was a large hole... It looked like a cave, and they might be sleeping there.

They had spears... and even some kids with bows.

From above, I could see tarps made from animal hides, pottery, weapons, and campfires.

There must be someone skilled at survival.

Their clothes and skin weren't sparkling clean, but they were kept clean.

It seems you can bathe and do laundry here as well.

So, what is Arvanc doing?

"Calm down...! We've shared this before! The 'big white wolf' is due to Haka Shokko's 'fluffy summoning ability'! In other words, it's not a monster, but a transferer and a summoned beast!"

Climbing out from under the tarp was a beautiful girl with long golden hair with waves and small buns at the back of her head--Seiha Reika.

The fact that the fence hasn't been broken through while we're having this conversation means there's no intention to attack! Combatants, calmly take your weapons! Non-combatants, evacuate to the cave!

She immediately calms her comrades and issues instructions in case of emergency, as expected of someone at the top of the caste.

She climbs up to the lookout post and meets eyes with Shokko. "Hey, Reika."

"It's not 'hey'! What's up, Haka Shokko?"

The leaders of the two major factions in the class face off.

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