Meanwhile, back at the villa—
Raito's father was in his study, quietly reading a book.
Aiko sat comfortably in the living room, watching an anime on television.
The two of them had no idea what was happening outside.
The barrier had completely insulated the villa.
Not a single sound from outside could reach them.
Outside the compound, however, the situation was completely different.
Yamato, one of the bodyguards, stood by the gate as usual.
He frowned.
Something doesn't feel right…
In front of the villa, countless reporters had already gathered.
News vans lined the road.
Cameras were pointed toward the mansion.
Microphones were raised.
Yet—
None of them could get any closer.
Every time they approached the gate, it was as though they had run into an invisible wall.
"What the—?!"
"I can't get any closer!"
One reporter stretched out his hand.
His palm stopped in midair as though something transparent was blocking him.
"Hey! We know Raito is in there!"
