"That's the Blood Tree, right?"
"You noticed it was the Blood Tree, huh? For most students at Hero High, the 'Blood Tree' is just the name of the tree growing in the courtyard. I doubt anyone would assume a similar red-black tree elsewhere is the same thing."
"It was just the vibe. I've had my share of encounters with the Blood Tree."
"You also mentioned being chosen for the Representative Tournament. Hm… Makoto-kun, maybe there's something fated about you."
It seemed Shinkei had reached a conclusion based on the clues so far.
Though in truth, the situation was far more complicated than he imagined.
"Are you saying the Blood Tree disappeared from Room 099?"
"Judging by your reaction, you didn't know. After your match with Kamika, I heard from her that you defeated the Guardian. That's why I went to check the hidden room under the Sword Saint Club—but the Blood Tree was gone. I assumed you or Kamika had taken it somewhere."
That was strange.
