Synopsis

Hugh worried over his assignment for Modern Torture Studies, a knot of anxiety tightening in his chest. Following Las’s suggestion, he decided to discuss it with Sero and their acquaintances. In doing so, he unexpectedly found himself enrolled in the First Heart-Pounding Torture Quiz Tournament! Later, on a separate occasion, the entire staff of Spirytus—both full-time employees and part-timers—gathered for a day at the beach. Siu harbored a suspicion that Hela was concealing something.