Eden Academy Arc

The Forgers prepare for and pass Eden Academy's demanding admissions interview, impressing examiner Henry Henderson, and Anya begins school life where she clashes with and befriends classmate Damian Desmond.

The Eden Academy Arc follows the Forger family as they work to get Anya admitted to the elite Eden Academy, the institution at the center of Operation Strix. To prepare for the demanding admissions interview, Loid runs a mock examination with Yor and Anya, who fail badly, prompting him to take them on a day around the city to absorb upper-class etiquette and cultural refinement. At the interview, Loid quickly realizes the family is being observed by faculty judging their conduct, and his careful preparations impress the strict examiner Professor Henry Henderson, who prizes elegance above all. When the school zoo's animals suddenly stampede into the crowd, the Forgers calmly defuse the chaos, stunning Henderson and securing Anya's place. Once enrolled, Anya begins navigating school life, where she immediately clashes with Damian Desmond, the proud second son of Loid's target Donovan Desmond, after striking him. This rocky start evolves into a complicated rivalry and budding friendship, as Anya is tasked with befriending Damian to advance the mission, while also forming a genuine bond with the wealthy, kindhearted Becky Blackbell. The arc establishes the academy and its Stella and Tonitrus star system as ongoing narrative anchors.