Character Quote:
Sayo Hōdō: "I once thought that an arrow was an extension of a command. But now, I understand that it can also take the shape of a vow."
[Dongyun Academy Archery Club General Meeting Night Before the Final Battle] Key members such as Himuro Wanli, Asakura Otowa, and Kano Ryo have gathered in the club meeting room. The war map on the wall is covered with arrow paths, target simulations, and the name "Magic Club," circled in red. "Since Yagami Ao has called for the Archery Club's cooperation, then—" Wanli looked around. "We should give our response." Kano asked, "Do you still trust that magician? Just a week ago, he upset the balance of the three clubs at Dragon Fang." Asakura murmured, "But he was also the one who saved Saya." Himuro fell silent and looked at Saya. "President, you decide." Everyone's gaze focused solely on her. Hougetsu Saya slowly stood up, walked to the meeting table, and unfolded a map. "Dongyun is transforming into a 'tactical stage.' The clubs are no longer independent entities, but rather, a war game. Our arrows could very well become the first wave of 'alerts.'" She pointed to the center of the map, the Magic Club's training area. "I will personally go to the meeting and speak with Yagami Ao. Not as a member of the Hougetsu family, but—" She raised her right hand slowly and placed it on her chest. "In the name of Hougetsu Saya, with this arrow from Dongyun." Everyone felt the seriousness of the moment. [Dragon Fang · Nighttime Conversation · Yagami Ao]
Dragon Fang was brightly lit. Hougetsu Saya and Yagami Ao stood side by side on the edge of the high platform. Neither was wearing a school uniform; both were wearing their respective battle training outfits. "So, you plan to bet the whole Archery Club?" Yagami Ao's tone was calm, yet his gaze was sharp. "It's not a bet. It's standing shoulder to shoulder." Saya looked toward the distant moonlight target. Her voice was soft yet resolute. "You take the lead. I'll provide precise suppression." Yagami Ao turned to look at her. "Who do you want to hit?" She did not hesitate. "The person hiding behind the scenes. The one who's manipulating Dongyun using the club's rules. The target I once evaded because of my weakness." Yagami Ao chuckled lightly and handed her a card. It was a red Joker, symbolizing "unpredictable victory." "Then come. The Magic Club will fight alongside you." She took the card as if accepting an arrow. The next moment, the two stood side by side. Behind them were the trust, fate, and unfulfilled vows of their respective clubs.
The following morning at East Cloud Academy, the battle announcement was released. Three days later, the Magic Department and the Archery Department Joint Team will battle an unknown challenger. (Anonymous Organization)
Venue: Dragon Tooth Arena
Battle Type: Multi-Stage Tactical Mixed Trial
The arrow is already on the string; the battle is about to begin.