Side Story: The One Who Puts on a Collar

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Tokyo, at an undisclosed location.

On the top floor of one of the office buildings clustered beneath the moon's gaze, two men faced each other.

"Heh... How are things with the gathering of the 'participants,' Blitz-kun?"

One was Interim Prime Minister Izumihara.

He lounged with his entire weight sunk into a luxurious leather sofa, laughing as he held a wineglass.

The other was Blitz, clan master of the 'Earth' clan, which was based in the upper floors of the building.

Narrowing his eyes, framed by silver-white lashes, he smiled as though gauging Interim Prime Minister Izumihara's mood.

"Yes. Replies accepting participation have been arriving one after another. It's all thanks to your virtue, Professor."

"Heh. I haven't put my name forward yet. It merely means that the ability users in each region made a wise choice."...