Maou No Utsuwa

More than six months passed since the tragedy at the Exercise Accommodation.

The Empire promptly prepared the Crusaders and went into the mountains with an unusual number of people as a demonic crusade of five thousand. Though the subject of the crusade is an august, it is an overly exaggerated formation.

This was the result of strong pressure from relatives of deceased students. With nearly ten casualties on the student while accompanying the escort, the pressure cannot be bounced back on the Knights of the Empire, who have lost their face.

As a result of the long searches that forced a significant military burden and six months in five thousand Knights, the only results obtained were the retrieval of the artefacts of the deceased students, as well as the Knights, and the sweeping of several Goblin settlements.

Instead of even finding traces of the auga, the Crusaders returned after completing their mission.

And thereafter, the mountain road leading into the mountains will be sealed off, and military watchdogs will be placed at its entrance.

From Kamui's knowledge of the situation, it would be a waste of time, but Kamui doesn't have the opportunity to explain it.

Six months have passed and the college is completely calmed down.

The chilling atmosphere between the group that had fled earlier and the successor that had fled on its own also finally faded, and the students began to live their normal college life.

What has changed? A look at the hands-on class.

The extension of the successor set had something remarkable. The strengths of those who experienced a real battle in the real sense, this is also huge, but most of all the students in Group E who had refrained from producing strength, would have begun to take it seriously.

When they saw the battle of Kamui, they were reminded of their lack of strength. Even if you're reluctant to show strength, you can't keep up with Kamui forever. As a result of this thought.

The practical skills classes grew in intensity, and if they were also joint classes, their appearance, repeated in search of stronger opponents, was as unusual from those around them.

And for those three targeted Hildegand, Oscar and Deefleet, they are asked to go from next to next, and the time for the joint exercise is no time to rest.

Even the three of them are not dissatisfied. Neither of us has lost the greed for building ourselves. If you're dissatisfied with two of Hildegand and Deefleet, it's that there's no Kamui in that opponent. Matthias likewise had that dissatisfaction.

Kamui, as always, is doing his hands-on classes in a floating manner. The person standing together is always Alto. It's also a relaxing thing to do while checking every move.

Matthias asked me to stand with Kamui many times, but I didn't do anything about it. Hildegand also managed to shake off the other students and tried to get them to stand up, but it got in the way around.

Every time you're finished, the students, the followers, come to Kamui for their opinions.

Kamui carefully explains to each and every one of them what he notices. Without being able to interrupt it, Hildegand decided to give up his stand with Kamui many times.

Matthias, on the other hand, has repeatedly given up his stand with Kamui early, listened to Kamui on the side, and came to his stand with other students if he found it helpful to him.

Kamui classes. Soon the students became told that way.

Originally, the name was given by students who did not know the circumstances, ridiculing the imitation of begging the inferior student Kamui to teach, but gradually the name changed its meaning when they saw the students in the Kamui classroom steadily gaining strength.

The Kamui classroom is a large area of more than forty people. Nearly half in the same school year. Regardless of the college as a whole, in the same year it can be called the biggest faction. In fact, that's what they're starting to say.

Kamui can't leave this situation alone. Whatever the case, Kamui's motto is to lead a college life in a discreet and quiet manner.

Kamui opened the door and went inside, without even knocking, as he headed to a room and reached his destination.

"Hey, how you doing?

"You... don't talk tame!

Marie was in the room.

"Greetings are fundamental to courtesy. Whatever the relationship is, it's not good to neglect it."

"What is it, that obsession... So, what can I do for you?

"Can the study group survive?

The Magic Guidance Research Society is a meeting created by Marie, but the deaths of the students of the members collectively had left them short of the required number of college regulations. Without more new members, the Magic Guidance Fellowship will no longer be recognized as a formal club activity.

"You can't. Students have been in the club since the beginning. I'm not going to find a new member."

"That's good news for you."

"Good news? That sounds like a murder report to me."

"That's awful."

"So, what's the good news?

"I've gathered new members for you. There's more than ten of them, so there's no doubt about the survival of the club."

"... where did you get that number from?

It's a good story for Marie. But when Kamui brings it in, Marie can't be honestly happy.

There is a back to a good story. The other guy is a cum.

"Well, most of them are just names. It's about us actually showing our faces here."

"... What did you just say?

During Kamui's dialogue, Marie found words she would not listen to.

"Almost just the name"

"After that!

"We're the only ones who actually show their faces."

I don't need it.

Again, it was a ferocity report for Marie.

"That's terrible. I gathered them around the corner."

"Anyway, you have some soul balls, don't you?

"I'm not a soul coward. That's a deal."

"I knew it."

There is no way Kamui can act in good faith alone. That's what Marie expected.

"If the meeting survives, the department fees will continue to come out. Give me half of that."

"You're the one."

Marie thought the purpose was to make a dime, but this is too sweet.

"We can use this room because of us. Let me use half of it."

"... after?

"Allow me to lend you the book that's here. If you can't take it out, let them read it in this room."

"You're kidding me! Then it's the same thing they take over!

"Whoa, sharp"

"You're sharp!

But this is for you, too.

"Where?

"I can't use magic. Are you the Magic Guidance Fellowship? How are we going to study this?

…………

Marie shows you by staring at Kamui. I'd really like to yell, but from my experience in the woods, Marie thinks it's one of Kamui's measures to elevate their emotions.

"If we continue our activities as a Magic Guidance Research Society properly, we will definitely be spared by other students. That's where we come in. I turn it into a regular study group just named Magic Guidance Fellowship. That way, even if you stay away from the magic, it's not unnatural."

"That's superficial, isn't it, back there?

In Kamui's explanation now, it means it's for Marie. Marie doesn't feel comfortable believing it.

"None"

"Lie to me!

"What are we gonna do with you lying? You have something to look into. [M] Just a little help until then."

"What are you up to?

"Nothing. I have no right to reject you, even if I did."

"... I get it."

No matter how many complaints you make, Kamui is right, Marie doesn't have a choice. Even though he was reluctant, he said yes.

"Okay, settled. The chairman of the Magic Leadership Society is the same, because it's you."

"... why, again, say that?

"Because I'm the head of the meeting."

"... I see. I mean, you want to tell me I'm the head of the faction, right?

Finally Marie also saw Kamui's purpose. Marie always knows about Kamui's movements.

"Faction, I don't like it. It's a research group, right?

"As much as the Magic Guidance Fellowship is called the Marie, so am I."

"Well, still good"

"But the only thing I'm long for is form, and I'm not going to listen to me."

"Naturally."

"Is that the back?

"What are you talking about?

"Don't fall in love. I know that all the people who ran away with you are gathered here with you. That's what you're saying about being a new faction. You're only trying to be a Marie because that's annoying."

"Good for you. Rumor is it's the biggest faction in the school year, right?

"I knew it. But why me? You have two better friends, don't you?

"If you join a faction of aristocrats, it'll be a hassle later, won't it? In that regard, your father has no interest in fighting for power. Well, there seems to be some sort of political dispute over the magic guide research. But then there's no way my nobleman or my parents are gonna get involved."

"You're doing a lot of research, aren't you?

"Information is more important than anything."

"Enough is good, don't take it personally"

"Oh, thank you."

Marie thinks this is the end of the story and turns her attention to the book she was reading before Kamui arrived.

Just because magic is no longer available doesn't mean you can't study. Marie herself likes to study magic, regardless of her father's relationship. It was usual for me to end my day reading a book about thick magic guidance.

For a while, Marie, who had been immersed in the book, gave her a fuzzy face and there was a Kamui figure who was equally immersed in the book.

"You, what are you doing?

"... hmm? Look, don't you get it? I'm reading a book."

"On your own what?"

"I told you. He wants me to be free to read the books that are here. The deal is already closed. There's got to be nothing wrong with that."

"... at all"

That's the kind of promise I remember. Marie just didn't think she'd start reading all of a sudden.

"It was a good place because... Well, okay, let's take a break. Chairman."

"... what?

In an instant, a bad feeling spread across Marie's chest.

"Tea"

"Huh, don't be ridiculous!

I had a hunch, but Mandarin Marie got on Kamui's provocation.

"I'm kidding. I make my own tea or so. You'll be angry soon."

"Because you piss me off, don't you?

"I'm not trying to piss you off"

"Where is it!?

"Also, angry... Hot water?"

"It's there, isn't it?

Marie pointed to a pot-shaped vessel in a tea container, right next door.

"This. Is it gushing? Whoa, it's gushing.... Could this be some kind of magic trick?

Seeing the pattern painted on the kettle, Kamui realized that it was a demonic prop. What was depicted was a magical guidance letter. It's a letter used to draw magic formations.

"Oh, yes, I am."

"Do you also combine fire attributes, possibly water attributes?

"You..."

At first glance, Marie is surprised at Kamui for letting her analyze the magic formation.

"I see, we supply the reduced amount with water attributes and always keep it at a constant temperature with fire attributes. It's about introductory magic that's included, but inside, it's a job with fine control. Yeah, this is good work."

"Oh, yeah?

Marie's trick is somewhat illuminated.

"Maybe you made it?

"Is that bad?

"No, hey, we make these things. Practical good magic tricks."

"They said it was a boring magic trick."

"To whom?

"To my father."

"You don't have eyes. I think this is the real magic trick."

Even if Marie finds out it's made, Kamui doesn't imitate it like a tea. The sincere thing about the Magic Guide is that Kamui is the same.

"Why?"

"It may be a luxury in a general home, but don't think the dining room will help. It saves time boiling water. Making people's lives better is the role of magic tricks, right? Don't think I'll ever be pleased with this."

"Really?

"Can you do it bigger?

"Just change the vessel."

"What's the temperature adjustment?

"We have to make that individually..."

"By temperature, do you prepare each? No problem. For drinks, for cooking. What more could it be? Ask the Admiral once."

Totally forgetting to make tea, Kamui is starting to think in front of the magic props. The condition of the Kamui was surprising to Marie.

"Hey, what are you thinking?

"Let them actually use it. So there's a lot that needs to be improved."

"No, but"

"I don't think I can put this into practice. Well, I'll ask the general who actually uses the judgment."

"... but I can't use magic"

"How magical is this to get started? I thought you said you could use that."

"But there's control of the magic guide."

"Huh? Control of magic has nothing to do with magic. Power and control are separate. Besides, control is a fine task. Less magic is easier to reject."

"Really?

"That's right. All right, let's go to the general and talk to him. I think I might have something else for you. Then I'll go. See you tomorrow."

"Hey!"

Eventually, leaving the nearly brewed tea intact, Kamui left the room.

"What the hell is he?...... It is demonic props that make people's lives better. Your father didn't say this to me."

The magic artifacts created by the Imperial Mages are in some way superior weapons, protective equipment, and other things, just like those involved in the military.

How can you put a lot of magic into it? How to maximize power and effectiveness. I heard that was the biggest purpose of magic guidance research.

Neither do Marie until she thinks that's a mistake. But when it comes to whether that makes people's lives better, I can assure you that there isn't.

Because many of the Imperial Mages' magic tools are murder tools.

"Are you amazing enough to praise people for their magic tricks?"

Pour hot water into Kamui's nearly brewed tea. I moved it to the cup a while back and carried it to my mouth.

I wonder why I thought it tasted better than usual. With that in mind, Marie also immersed herself in the book.

◇ ◇ ◇

The next day, as promised?, Kamui came to the room of the Magic Guidance Research Society. I'm not alone today. Alto, Serene, and even Otto.

"What's with all those people?

"I want to talk to you about improvements. I brought the people I needed to do that."

"Improvements?

"of its boiling demon props"

"You were serious?

"It's obvious, right? All right, it's a quick meeting. Everybody take your seats."

Sitting at a table placed in the middle of the room, Kamui immediately started talking.

"They say the required temperatures are good in two types. For drinks and cooking. For cooking, boiling water, for drinking, it will lower the temperature slightly."

"Boiling? That's a little"

Marie hesitates to explain Kamui. Generally, the effects of magic guidance fall far more than the effects of magic. Bringing it to a boiling temperature is quite a big deal.

"I know it's hard. We need to be quite efficient."

"Oh, first of all, to increase the amount of magic you can get in..."

To increase the effect, increase the amount of magic used. Marie spoke of a common sense way of dealing with it.

"It's not. Not in that way, given its practicality."

Kamui just denied it.

"Why?"

"When it comes to increasing the amount of magic, you need to scale up your magic props"

"I can't help it"

"No. There are limits to the size that can be placed in a cooking area. Besides, the amount of hot water used for cooking is high. I want to make the part where I store hot water as big as I can."

The essence of Kamui's thinking is that it is actually a magic tool that can be used. I do not intend to carry out a development that ignores practicality.

"Do you want to increase the amount of water further with the magic guide intact? Then you can't boil it."

"Difficult parts of the magic guide are compensated by materials. Use magically conductive and efficient materials to store water."

"... I see"

Marie was impressed by Kamui's explanation from the bottom of her heart. Kamui's knowledge of magic is far beyond Marie's imagination.

"I can't use Mithrill Steel."

"Why not? Mithrill steel is the best way to conduct magic."

Mithrill steel is often used in magic props because of its properties that make it easy to convey magic. Demonic props for military use are almost all made of misthrilled steel.

"Expensive. Can you buy magic props made of such materials in a city cafeteria?

"Buy it or sell it?

"It's obvious, right? Practicalization is the same thing as commercialization."

"You are..."

Now I admire it in a different way. It's demonic props that make people's lives better. Marie thought that Kamui's words were genuine.

"For once, the proposal has been considered. Alto, explain."

"Oh. That's the material to use first. Use woot steel"

Kamui told me that Alto had taken over the explanation.

"Hey, even woot steel would be expensive"

"It's cheaper than Mithril. Besides, we don't make everything out of woot steel."

"What do you mean?

"Partially. The part to use is the bottom part and the top part"

"... why are you there?

"The bottom is to warm the water. Warm water has the properties of accumulating on top. Then you'd better warm it up from below, wouldn't you?

"Up there?

"Water supply. Cold water has the properties of accumulating below. That's why I supplied it from the top."

"Well, that's not bad."

The aim is to maximize the effect it gives, not the efficiency of the magic guidance itself. Marie has figured out how to think about the Kamuis.

"The problem is that a mixture of materials with different conductivity makes it harder to control. We have to plant the area well."

"Because the conduction efficiency is different, it is possible that there will be a Well, yeah."

"It's a redesign around here. I've been thinking about the basics, so check it out."

Alto spread the design document he brought to the table. Before making it a magic language, it is like a basic design, but the necessary functions and associations are detailed. Marie was surprised by the intensity.

"It was designed by Alto. I'm better at analysis, but alto's better at thinking from scratch."

"I see. But isn't this something you can make without me?

"I can't say I'm better at magic than theory. I'll leave the manufacturing to you."

As for the division of roles, the plan is Kamui, the design is Alto and the manufacturing is Marie.

"Right. What about the other two?

"Otto has a calculation of expenses. Calculate the amount of material used and have them calculate the money needed to create it. After that, we'll calculate the sales value. It's important to know if it's actually going to be a sellable amount."

Otto's role is to commercialize. Otto, the merchant's son, deserves the role.

"Do you do that much...... And the other one?

"That's right. What do I do?

Serene knows very well that she has no talent for magic.

"Sele is tea kumi"

"" Huh?

"I'm kidding. Confirmation of temperature adjustment. Boiling is easy to understand, but the right temperature for a drink is difficult. Sele, I'm so loud for drinks, I thought you knew more about that."

Sure, Serene is louder for tea than a drink. One of the habits that stayed at my parents' house, when I was now one of the few royalty, was to enjoy tea.

"Does that help?

Sure, there's a restraint on tea, but that's against flavor, including how it's brewed. Serene doesn't understand what it will do to develop the magic tools.

"You need to add value to make it a product, right? It's not just the water that boils, but the water that makes delicious tea sells better."

"... I see that. But it's only a matter of time before the prototype is ready, right?

"Until then, I'll be free. How about a cup of tea?

Miscellaneous clerk, this is Serene's role.

"From the beginning, you meant it!

"That's not true,"

"I lied now! Because lies don't work for me."

"... how do you know?

It's like you're confessing to lying. I just don't have any trouble with Kamui if I'm lying.

"I won't tell you"

"... then make some tea"

"How does that happen?

"Don't lie, I tried to be honest"

"Already, stupid Kamui!

"It's not just tea cream, is it? I have purchases of materials, and I need accounting controls. Words are bad when it comes to chores, but it's better to have more manpower if you have to start"

"Speaking of which, what do you do with the money?

It is not the daughter of a poor peripheral lord who cares firmly about places like this, but the character of Serene.

"You have some money for the Demon Guidance Research Society, don't you?

"Hey! Don't make up your mind!

Marie just complained about Kamui's explanation.

"This is research. Spending part time is no mistake. We'll get it out of our way."

"... when they say that, right? Well, that's good. This story sounds interesting."

Lightly, accept Kamui's explanation. Marie is already interested in this matter.

"So what do we do?

What do you want me to do?

"Participants. This one's a member and everything. All you have to do is chill out and Lutz shows his face, but don't think it'll help you at all. Manufacturers might be able to help a little, but honestly, I can't say I'm good at making it."

"Right. Exactly one of you is tough. Speak to the rest of the crew."

Many members of the study group lost their lives in the woods, but not one of them was gone.

"That's the first research assignment for the Association for the Study of Emerging Magic. Collaborative research."

"Don't talk boring"

"... Marie, you look happy"

For this kind of thing, it was a sensitive Serene for the price.

"Where?

Words make it clear Marie is happy to deny it. I know the depth of my thoughts on the Magic Guide well.

In fact, from this day forward, Marie will spend most of her day improving her magic props. That's the same with the Kamuis. Although not as good as Marie's, the free time continued to be caged in the study group room.

If I decide to do it, I won't compromise. This is the Kamui motto.