Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter’s Hero Dream

The Astrology Magic Academy, commonly known as the Astrology Academy, is one of the public institutions in the Empire.

There are other institutions in Zebuldia, such as the Treasure Hall and Phantom, the Relic Research Institute, which conducts research related to mana materials, and the Academy of Magic Sciences, which oversees magic and the techniques used in it. However, the Ascension Mystical Academy was known as a different institution from these authoritative institutions.

The Ascension Mystery Academy has jurisdiction over all mysteries not covered by the Academy of Magic Sciences and the Relics Research Institute.

Among the institutions present in Zebuldia, it is one of the oldest and at the same time the smallest.

The institution is physically intended for all mysteries, but the main research is ascendancy as its name suggests - a technique for knowing the future and destiny in advance.

Although research has been conducted in various places to predict the occurrence of disasters in the past and present, many of the techniques still rely on the talents of individuals, and clear theories such as magic have not been established.

Unlike magic, most fortune-telling magic does not consume magic.Many astrologists predict the future with personal abilities and sensitivities that cannot be judged from the outside.Therefore, there are a lot of chickens.

All kinds of fortune-telling are fake, and many people publicly say that there is no way to know the future.Contrary to its long history, the Ascension Institute is very small, probably because it studies and manages things that are very difficult to evaluate.

Of course, the magicians and researchers enrolled in the astrology institute are multilaterally vetted and certified as authentic.The institution is small but still alive because the technology under its jurisdiction was difficult for Zebuldia to leave behind.

However, there was no doubt that the Astrology Magic Academy was regarded as a form of heresy within the Imperial Institution.The people who are registered are all the same.

"Disaster prediction... at a busy time with this anti-fox operation..."

"I can't help but predict the astrology school... it also manages the Tears of Truth (True Tears), and I can't ignore the warnings."

Franz's words were echoed by the commander of the Third Knight Corps, who was in charge of policing the Empire.

The Ascension Institute's work involves the study of mysterious technology and the sharing of information acquired by Ascension.Among them, the sharing of predictions has special significance within the Empire.

Ascension Hall rarely makes predictions.Recently, the emperor's assassination attempt, the battle between Abyss Fire and the Tower of Akasha, and the activation of the earth's key were unpredictable.

But on the contrary - predictable events happen 100 percent.

In Zebuldia, when a prediction is issued by the astrology institute, it is the rule that all nobles are united to prepare.

So Franz frowned and sighed.

"But I don't know anything about the prediction in 'There is a black shadow covering the Imperial Capital'...."

"It doesn't seem like a natural disaster, to deduce from the image...."

The predictions made by the Ascension Institute are not necessarily specific.Most astrologists don't see the footage, they get the future with some kind of abstract image.

However, this prediction was too vague.

Franz agrees with the Third Commander.

"If it were a natural disaster, it wouldn't stay in the Imperial Capital.The plague is unlikely to spread. "

I know very little about this prediction, but it was the only one with a limited scope. It's the Imperial Capital.

Such a prophecy is unlikely if there is an impact outside the Imperial Capital such as a major earthquake, and there should be some sort of warning if the plague spreads.

Besides, "Thousands of Changes" is moving in the first place.

I should assume that this matter is definitely related to the prediction of the astrology institute, but no matter how hard that man can manage a natural disaster on his own.

Unaware of Franz's thoughts, the Third Knight Commander roared little by little.

"Could it suggest a sabotage operation inside the empire?"

"... no, it's impossible. The astrology school has never predicted the activities of a criminal organization, and the scale is different.Besides, the fox is retreating from the Imperial Capital if the information from his allies is true. "

"I see...."

Besides, in the first place, he said that "Thousands of Changes" had no time for foxes.

The man was rampant, but the abnormal insight, to be damn sure, had to be admitted even to the absolute anti-" Thousand Changes "Franz.

But no matter how good I was, I couldn't rely on one person over and over again.It deserves to be abandoned as an imperial nobleman.

Franz's duty must be exceeded as an organization if he is to defend the Empire and not stand alone against the mythical scheme of Thousands of Changes.I can't help but be stunned again and again.

But is there a fat pipe in the astrology hall to receive the prediction before that man, Franz?Or maybe the man's abilities are close to those of an astrologist.

The strange nature of that man seems to resemble the darkness of the cod and the astrologists who waste it.There are no shards of sanctity.

"Command the Knights to enhance the tour of the Imperial Capital.But we don't have enough manpower.We have to narrow down the timing and content. "

The Third Knight Commander had a bittersweet look on his face.

Over the past few months, incidents have begun in the Imperial Capital, starting with the battle between the Tower of Akasha and the Wand, and continuing until the onslaught of the Crimson Dragon.Even though I am being more vigilant, I will have a headache if I am told to deal with an unexplained disaster.Defeating them is not the solution.It was the Knights' fault when they were attacked.

The Third Knight Commander was also known for his bravery, but his expression showed clear fatigue.She seems to have more gray hair or no heart.

"I can't help but borrow someone from Kensei again... it's not good to borrow extra people, but regular members alone are very insufficient.I can't summon other knights to defend the Empire. "

Thorn Lowell, the mightiest swordsman of the Zebuldian Empire, is in the midst of the Empire.

He has sent many people to train the Knights, and the Knights have many pupils.Once notorious, but now mature as a man, none of the Empire nobles recognize him.

So, with the sound of knocking, the men who were investigating came back.

"Commander, I gathered examples of the past at the Ascension Institute and the Imperial Library."

"Well done. If only the astrologer had predicted it in more detail, we wouldn't have to imitate this kind of trouble."

The Knights of Zebuldia are incompetent.Under His Majesty the Emperor, who values prudence and rigour, he has promoted the efficiency of work for generations.

Ascension House senses the future with a vague vision, but all past predictions and actual incidents are summarized.If there are similar cases, the content of this prophecy can also be inferred.

If you don't know, there's a way to do it.This is the strength of history as a country that cannot be achieved in "Thousands of Changes".

When prompted, the employee starts reporting in an administrative tone.

"I will summarize the materials later - not Zebuldia - and it seems that in the past there have been predictions of 'black shadows' in other countries.At that time, an extremely powerful curse was unleashed on a wide area, causing tens of thousands of casualties. "

Curse. Tens of thousands of casualties.Franz opened his eyes to the unexpected word.

Reflect the word in your head.If you look closely, you can also see a slight suspicion in the faces of the people who made the report.

The captain of the Third Knight raised his eyebrows, but eventually said with a roaring voice.

"This is an unbelievable story before I say it's an emergency..."I don't think people or monsters can kill that many with magic. "

Franz agrees with the opinion.

A spell is a kind of magic that triggers strong emotions.Known primarily for acting on people and creatures, it is a terrible technique that can be used for assassinations, but it is not suitable for killing large numbers of people.

It is a strong feeling of resentment that becomes a liver when harming people with magic.Killing tens of thousands of people requires just as much resentment as killing them, but not as good as a magician.

Above all, there is a faster way to kill a large number of people than to cast a spell.

"What did the country do?"

"... they have uncovered the tomb of an ancient sorcerer."

"The grievances of the dead. Well, I guess that's the place...."

It was a familiar story once that a sorcerer's grave would be cursed to death.Though the thoughts of the living are relieved by the flow of time, the curse left by the dead does not fade and often becomes powerful.

But it has nothing to do with this prediction.Wizard's Tomb Vandalism has been taboo for a long time, and above all, powerful wizard's tombs have long been exposed to such a strong curse.At least there is not one left in Japan.

The Third Cavalier stands up.Franz did the same.

"As a precaution, I will investigate whether there are signs of a curse.Proceed to see if there are any other similar predictions. "

"Contact us if you need anything.The Zero Knights are about to leave, and His Majesty will want them. "

Shake hands with the Third Knight Commander.

I have a lot to think about.It's impossible at first glance, but if the curse is really proceeding to kill tens of thousands, we must stop it anyway.

Contact the Academy of Magic Sciences to consider countermeasures - prompt the Astrology Academy to analyze the details, and contact the Emperor as well.

As a precaution, we should also confirm in "Thousands of Changes."You may be deceived again, but that's the time.Let me show you with a smile for the Empire.

"Commander Franz, the students of the Sword Saint are possessed by the curse of the Magic Sword and are rampaging."

"What...?"

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Peace is the best thing.It may have been a long time since Lucia and I took our time together.

I am mostly free, but a good sister is so busy. [M]

Stop eating and look at Lucia in front of you.

"I feel like something good is going on today."

"Niisa... did that ever happen?"

Lucia made a cool statement with a moody expression as usual.