Ep. 23: Chen Xiangshan secures Lu Gonghu's release while Ichihara manipulates Chioda and the convention faces attack

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Chen Xiangshan negotiates with Mr. Zhou to free Lu Gonghu during transport, promising to guard Chinatown. Mr. Zhou's forces break Lu Gonghu out shortly after. Ichihara visits Chioda, urging her to retain bitterness toward Tatsuya as a path for Chiaki to surpass him. Investigation reveals Sekimoto acted under mind control by an enemy organization. Jumonji orders increased security and armored vests for Joint Security Force members at the convention. The First High Magic Thesis team delivers their presentation successfully, with Cardinal George congratulating Tatsuya backstage while vowing his school will win. Before the next presentation begins, the convention center is attacked by unknown assailants.