Late at night.
The hands of the clock edged toward midnight.
The members of the Student Council, who had endured an entire day of strain, couldn't help but show signs of anticipation and excitement on their weary faces.
As long as the hand crossed midnight and the 'club battle' had yet to commence, they could go back for a warm bath and enjoy a comfortable sleep.
But...
They also knew that things were likely far from over; they might have just begun.
'Ding—' 'Ding—' 'Ding—'
As the bell signifying the end of the 'club battle' initiation period rang out, everyone watching the battle turned their gaze toward the rooftop of the teaching building where the 'Chess Club' was based.
That black flag with the character for "Xuan" on it...
Gone!
Just as people were pondering when the battle flag had disappeared under cover of night, clusters of light invaded their vision.
Figures holding torches were emerging from the building one after another.
