Synopsis

The chapter opens with students protesting, surprisingly not against Joshua von Agnus, but against the academic circle 'Araxian.' Meanwhile, Joshua's friend, Agares, rallies support to protect Joshua, revealing his jealousy but genuine care for him. At the same time, external forces are at play, with the Emperor seeming to have interest in Joshua while a knight named Uravis is revealed to be behind a major military victory in a separate country. The chapter concludes with Icarus, Agares and others, revealing their petition to oppose Joshua’s expulsion while the headmaster is pressured to expel Joshua through other means.