Iori's mouth must have been truly blessed.
As she confidently raised her flag, the previously calm beach suddenly became a whirlwind of events~
First, the united gang of ruffians issued their declaration of war. Then, the Gourmet Research Society showed up uninvited, setting up a stall in the middle of the street to sell the corn they hadn't sold yesterday. Meanwhile, the Hot Springs Development Club, frustrated from yesterday, brought heavy equipment determined to "develop the underwater volcano." Even gangs from other areas heard the news and rushed over, squabbling over positions to watch the chaos…
This left Iori increasingly dumbfounded, her expression slowly shifting to a deep, embarrassed self-doubt.
At that moment, the only potential backup, Problem Solver 68, had just accepted a "Save the world? Save the Cat!" request and couldn't be spared.
Moreover, the situation had become urgent, leaving no time to waste.
"Ako, Administrative Officer… what do we do now?!"
"Administrative Officer, please instruct us!"
Faced with her subordinates' panicked questions, and the surge of chaotic events, Ako, who had been frozen in place since earlier, finally reacted.
The blue-haired girl exhaled heavily, putting on a seemingly calm smile.
Just as I suspected she might still have some clever plan, an unexpected, almost comically pitiful wail escaped her mouth.
Simultaneously, Ako's "businesslike" smile immediately dissolved into tears.
"Uwaaah! You… you're actually asking me what to do!? Now we can't focus on anything! Why ask me what to do at a time when everything is collapsing around us!?"
Haha, so she wasn't confident about solving the problem at all, quite the opposite.
Iori tried to calm her. "Ako… calm down…"
"Calm down in this situation!?!"
Chinatsu added. "Anyway, we need to figure out a solution first…"
"What solution? Can you even come up with a way to deal with this!?"
Ako, already breaking down, nearly lost control.
"Isn't this supposed to be 'Gehenna's quietest beach'!? Now it's the busiest place in all of Gehenna!? What can I even do?! Even sensei must be helpless here! This is hopeless!"
She truly underestimated me.
As Schale's sensei, I excel at maneuvering through chaos. With proper use of my reputation and charm, the only limit to how many students I can handle at once is the battery of the Shittim Chest.
But whether I wanted to or not, it was already unnecessary to rely on that.
While Ako stood frozen, I had already taken measures to escape this predicament from the source.
"I see." A cold, clear voice sounded nearby. "It's the state of the Tsuikou tactic."
Ako instinctively responded.
"…Yes, that's accurate… as expected of President Hina! In that case, the strategy to break this situation cannot be a static defense."
Iori and Chinatsu, realizing what was happening, glanced at the approaching figure and then secretly at the still-unaware Ako, too cautious to speak.
The white-haired girl, having realized the situation even before receiving my message, continued calmly.
"Gourmet Research Society, Helmet Gang, the delinquents, and the Hot Springs Development Club. Although numerous, they aren't acting in coordination. The Helmet Gang and delinquents haven't established a command system yet."
"Makes sense. That's their weak point. By inserting a precise tactical strike into the gaps of their encirclement… the strategy to employ is Blitzkrieg!"
"Exactly. They will likely encircle us in a circle, but using a blitz attack, picking them off one by one is not difficult. After that, our options increase significantly."
"I see…!" Ako's face lit up. "As expected of President Hina! Right on the mark! Then let's start the operation! Follow the president's…"
However, as Ako regained her composure, she finally noticed the real problem.
She stared at Hina, and after a brief pause, her pupils constricted, her body shivered, and she exclaimed in disbelief.
"EHHHH—!!??"
"Phew."
At this moment, Hina, who had been scheduled to learn swimming with me, handed over the standard duck-shaped swimming float she had brought from the Prefect Team and glanced at the flustered administrative officer.
"…Ako?"
"Ah… I'm…"
"Why the summer training turned into this mess can be explained later."
Returning to work mode, Hina picked up her beloved firearm and calmly issued orders.
"All personnel, prepare for combat. Move out."
The officers responded in unison, quickly and methodically assembling their teams under their president's command.
The outcome was predictable.
Except for the Kata-Kata Helmet Gang, who were still unaware of the President Hina's fearsome reputation, all other groups, upon seeing Hina, made the wisest choice...
Run.
Even so, it was too late.
In mere moments, the bullets from Hina's MG42 machine gun rained down, incapacitating any ruffians or students who hadn't yet escaped. Even armored heavy weapons couldn't withstand the charged magical bullets enhanced by Hina's exceptional abilities.
Following Hina's lead, the morale-soaring Prefect Team surged forward, capturing the vast majority of enemies alive, and immediately pursued the few who temporarily fled but had already been tracked.
In short, the delinquents would soon be entirely apprehended.
Single-handedly, Hina completely turned the battle around, giving the committee a decisive victory. As usual, she didn't bother with final clean-up herself but paused.
"For now, return to the hotel. Once there, we'll hold a debriefing. Everyone present must attend."
Huh? Even I, who relayed intel, have to attend?
I get it! If we can't be alone, Hina still wants a justified reason to spend more time with me!
Hina scanned the group, finally resting her gaze on the uneasy Ako. Her tone remained calm.
"Especially you, Ako. Brace yourself."
Ako slumped.
"Ugh… I understand…"
And so, the chaos at the beach ended.
As for the morning swimming lesson Hina had reserved with me, it was completely canceled.