"…The victim was my close friend. It happened in the middle of a class. At 13:35, Vesely asked permission to leave the room. I don't know why, but I felt something was wrong. A few minutes later, I decided to leave the class and follow her. I found her on the third-floor corridor, standing face to face with a man. Vesely looked shocked when she saw me. Seconds later, she suddenly collapsed, and that mysterious man ran away. I remember it clearly… Vesely was in pain, asking for my help in the final moments before she fell into Apathy Syndrome. I—I will find that man! He must be someone from Neopjevan School during Konets Sveta!"
Nieza spoke in anger as she relived the painful memory.
"Nieza…" Kira said softly, filled with sympathy.
"Lady Nieza, after that incident… were you invited to become an Engill's representative?" Aigis asked.
"…That's right. After Vesely collapsed, I felt overwhelming rage toward that man. Then, a few minutes later, I heard Aliniere's voice in my head. Aliniere offered me power to help find the mysterious man who caused Vesely to collapse. I accepted without hesitation."
"…And then you went straight to Malaya Bank?" Kira asked.
"Yes. Aliniere only told me that several Monsters would carry out a robbery at Malaya Bank. At the time, I thought that man would be there. But they weren't the Monsters I was looking for. I was foolish…" Nieza said with regret.
"At least you met me there. You even helped me," Kira said, trying to comfort her.
"…I don't know whether I should be happy or unlucky to have met you," Nieza teased.
"Based on Lady Nieza's explanation, I conclude that Lady Vesely was a representative of Engill Aliniere. Immediately after Lady Vesely was defeated during Konets Sveta by the mysterious man in the school corridor at 13:38, she designated Nieza as the new representative of Engill Aliniere," Aigis stated calmly.
Nieza froze in shock.
"I-Is that true, Aigis?" Kira asked.
"It is. A representative of an Engill who is killed during Konets Sveta will fall into Apathy Syndrome. That Engill will then seek a new representative—either of its own choosing or one designated by the previous representative," Aigis explained.
"…Vesely," Nieza whispered, remembering her dear friend.
"Hm… I actually have a few theories, but the evidence is still too weak. I need to investigate the backgrounds of the other three incidents. I may have to question each of them individually."
"…You want to question every student here about those incidents?! No, Kira! Absolutely not!" Nieza protested urgently.
"Why not?" Kira asked curiously.
"Are you really that oblivious? Didn't you notice how my classmates reacted when they saw you?"
"That was rejection? I thought they were just trying to protect you."
"Yes. They wanted to protect me from a 'rough-looking guy like you'…"
"…In that case, maybe I should change my appearance," Kira said, glancing at himself.
"…Forget it. I'll gather information about the other three incidents myself. We'll discuss everything at the same time and place tomorrow."
"Alright then. Just tell me if you need my help."
"…I understand."
The lunch break bell rang, signaling its end at Neopjevan School.
"What are you going to do after this?" Nieza asked.
"Me? I'll look for information about the incidents around the school. Don't worry—I'll ask people other than students," Kira replied.
"…So you'll be at this school all day. Don't you have another job?"
"I took the day off from my freelance work. Besides, if I'm here and Konets Sveta happens, I can chase down the culprit more easily, right?"
"Oh? And you think I can't do it myself?"
"Huh? That's not what I meant."
"Liar! Didn't you say you needed me?! You're so annoying!" Nieza snapped.
"…I do need you. Our goals are the same now, aren't they? I believe that together, we'll catch the Konets Sveta culprit at Neopjevan School," Kira said confidently.
"Idiot! Kira, you idiot! Why are you always like this?! Kira, you idiot!" Nieza shouted as she hurried back toward her classroom, her face flushed red.
"I often don't understand what women are thinking," Kira muttered after she left.
"Women are the greatest mystery to men, Sir Kira," Aigis replied.
"Even you say that, Aigis? I guess I should believe it. At least, you're not that hard for me to understand."
"…Thank you, Sir. It is an honor," Aigis said, bowing slightly.
"Hm… so who should I ask about these incidents next…?"
"…Sir Kira, this is dangerous.", Aigis suddenly warn.
"What is it, Aigis?"
"Konets Sveta will begin in five minutes."
"…What did you say?!"