Kazuki bolted from the Principal’s office, adrenaline coursing through him. The guards were close behind, their heavy footsteps echoing down the hall. He had to find a way to escape, not just for himself but for his friends who were still trapped in the Prison of Time.

As he sprinted through the dark corridors, he felt the familiar tug of time surrounding him. The Principal had underestimated him, but he had to stay one step ahead. He couldn’t allow himself to be caught again.

Kazuki turned a corner and skidded to a halt as he reached the exit of the dungeon. The door loomed ahead, but it was locked tight. Panic rose in his chest as he fumbled for a way to open it. Just then, a thought struck him.

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Focusing his energy, he manipulated the space around the door. With a gentle push, the lock clicked open, and Kazuki flung the door wide, bursting into the bright light of the school courtyard.

The air felt fresh compared to the suffocating atmosphere of the dungeon. But the moment of relief was short-lived as he spotted the guards emerging from the dungeon, their expressions furious.

“Stop him!” one of them shouted, and they rushed toward him.

Kazuki turned on his heel, sprinting across the courtyard. He could see the school buildings looming around him, their walls closing in as if they were prison bars. He needed to find his friends—he couldn’t leave them behind.