Vol. 3 Ch. 4 Ep. 16: Underground Corridor

This way.

I've n-never been inside before...

That makes sense. It may be in ruins, but it's considered a historical site.

It's so weird to think the original Arius students studied in there. I wonder what kind of lessons they had...

Those questions are lost to history.

Let's go. We need to get to the underground corridor.

Th-This way! I think this is it!

Great job, Hiyori.

A moment, please.

If the passage is connected to the basilica in a straight line...the terrain will be dangerous.

I've thought about the possibility of an ambush. Considering it's a straight line...

No, I'm talking about Misono Mika.

I've been trying to think what I would do in her shoes.

Right now, Sensei is her only obstacle. She doesn't want to hurt them, but Sensei's presence puts realizing her vengeance out of reach.

That means...

That's not good.

S-S-Sensei! Oh no, turn around! That pillar's collapsing!

"...!"

Dodge the falling pillar.

Are you okay, Sensei?

Th-Thank goodness. I know these ruins are old, but it collapsed outta nowhere.

W-Wait! Where's Leader?

Leader? Where are you?

I'm here. On the other side of the pillar.

There's too much smoke and debris. Are you hurt?

I made it out okay. Just on the wrong side.

I-I'll move the pillar for you, Leader! Just wait one second!

Augh! What do I do? Me moving it is just making everything worse! Why do I always make everything worse?

*cough* *cough*

This is bad. There's no way around it.

Everything is ruined! Leader! Are you okay?

Leader, can you hear me? We're going to have to find a point in the middle to meet.

I think I'll have to take a rain check on that.

...I did it! I really had to control the power so Sensei wouldn't get sucked in!

...

Well, Joumae Saori. I was hoping it would be you.