Countless gazes were piercing Citri, who was sleeping with me.
First of all, I want to understand the situation, but as usual, I don't know at all.
However, since I came to the Imperial City and became a hunter, I have encountered such situations from time to time, so I was completely used to such situations (in the sense of no good).
I'm sure the flow of time in the Imperial City is way too fast for me.So they see things that I can't see, and they say things that I don't understand at all.
What makes you think that Lucia's teacher, Mr. Sage, was responsible for my half-destroying the academy?
It was that monster that destroyed the academy.No matter how unlucky I may be, I don't care if you think I've summoned such a monster."That's right..."
Maybe it's more likely that some lab mage did some weird experiment?
According to what I heard, the Magic Academy was still better than the Magic Academy to which Citrix belonged, but from the point of view of a harmless animal, both of them were better.
The gaze was more dangerous than when Lucia and I came to say hello.At that time, Lucia was only fifteen years old and had just reached adulthood, and although she was more curious - it seemed that she had done the rest.
Professor Sage sits still without saying anything, not knowing what to do.
"According to our research, Level 8 Hunter, [Chigami] Krai Andrich, sent a mage's natural enemy with extremely powerful magic absorption abilities to this Zebuldia Magic Academy - the root of the dangerous creature. As a result, he completely destroyed 115 layers within the barrier of the Historical Correcting 127 layers laid on the Academy's premises."In the light of imperial law, this may be in conflict with one of the three crimes and felonies, "Bringing in Magical Creatures with Destructive Urban Functions". "
Oh, I see... isn't that Krai-san's [Ten Thousand Heavenly Flowers] instead of [Chi Chi Chi Chi Chi Chi Chi Chi]?
Even if I am solemnly told, I don't remember anything at all, but for now, I will keep silent and listen.
I'm still talking about Citrix, but when will it go back to normal?Could it be because of this magic circle on the floor?
"There was also a lost technology in the barrier of the one hundred and twenty-seven layers that had never been broken before.I've broken their barrier. "
"It's like brittle glass."
The magician next door clutched his mouth with a serious expression.Perhaps the other magicians are old, but the sage cluster, who looks like a grandson but nods at the center, only looks like a joke.I hear that the Spirit Man (Noble) is aging slowly, but how old is he...?
Mr. Sage nodded frankly to the words of his companion.
"Yes, like brittle glass."It was an outdated barrier, but it was also valuable academically. Abyssal Fire Extinguishment and the efforts of the mages of the academy turned the magic creature into ashes, but of course, a large number of students were exposed to the poisonous dust of the magic creature, and they were forced to squeeze out the magic power, and there are still some who have not recovered from the lack of magic power.This is a clear act of hostility against the Academy.Even if the opponent is a Level Eight hunter, we can't allow this kind of work. "
I see... but even if I were to assume that I committed such a criminal act, you'd still be forgiven for [Abyssal Fire Extinguishment], right?
That old lady burned down Akasha in the city while we went on vacation and played with the hot spring dragon.Shouldn't we bomb you first?
But I want to clear up my misunderstanding... I don't know why, but they don't suspect my involvement in the case. I don't like trust.
I don't know what I've investigated, but I'm shocked to hear that it's fair.
Professor Sage's voice was cold and barely emotional.I know she has a personality, but she has always been very good to me. [M]
"And as it happens, Lucia's brother, it seems that you're looking for a price."If it hadn't been for that extremely dangerous magical creature, [Abyssal Fire Extinguishment], all the remaining barrier would have been destroyed, and I don't know how much of a commotion it would have been.It's also possible that the magical creature escaped from the academy and destroyed the Imperial City. "
I looked around at the dozens of mages around me.I didn't know their names, but each one of them was probably one of the best mages in the Imperial City.
It was strange that no one would defend me when the wisdom of the Imperial City was gathered.
And it wasn't me who was asking for the price, it was Citrix.
... well, I have Mr. Franz.Mr. Franz. He's no match for Citrix.
Let's use the synoptic stone to ask for help later.Lucia's teacher made a sophisticated look at me.
“Why didn't you say anything? If you have any objections... I'll just ask.Otherwise, in accordance with the regular procedures of the Imperial Law, the law of the Academy will impose punishment. "
"Was this academy extraterritorial..."
Speaking of which, I've heard of Lucia.I suppose the autonomy was granted in case the mage had a major bloody incident.When I came, it was just a matter of time, and I broke into a terrible place. [M]
No objections... I've never been heard to plead not guilty.I want to clear up my misunderstanding in a gentle way so as not to upset you as much as possible.
So one of the mages surrounding us raised his hand and said:
“But Professor Sage, he's the brother of Lucia Roger. Isn't it a problem to dispose of Lucia without permission?”
It looked serious. The other wizards also shouted at the words.
"[Everything is at ease] is a talent that can rival [Abyssal Fire Extinguishment]."Moreover, unlike Rosemary, who was feared as a sea of fire by the spell of fire, he is a good character.Several new techniques are being developed. "
"If there is any change in Lucia's mind after disposing of [Chikamami], it will be a problem."How do the students who admire her react? "
Lucia's teacher's eyebrows wrinkled in the same professor's words.Apparently, my sister is very popular.
Lucia... my brother is so happy that you've become a good man.Hang in there, Lucia! Hang in there!
The discussion heats up on its own in front of me, who is holding Citri's cheek as I meditate on her eyes.
"In the first place, [Chikamami] is a man who was extracted by the Emperor's escort."No matter how much discretion is allowed, it is a last resort.In this case, it's too dangerous. "
"...... There is no mistake in the other party's crime."I owe you my grace, and I want to avenge you. "
"It was Lucia who carried the goods.It doesn't make sense to punish [Chikuma] without punishing Lucia. "
"If you say that, Anna, who treated the staff recklessly, has a problem--"
Professor Sage's lab seems to have a gap, but I can't help it.
Perhaps... you've been hungry for the Advanced Composite Spirit Staff Qualification Exam you recommended?
Qualification for the Advanced Compound Spirit Staff...... Indeed, I was told that the Martial Emperor Festival and schedule were no longer accepted.
I wasn't the one who drew the monster in... but I'm sorry for the inconvenience!
Finally, a strange argument is made, and Professor Sage looks down on the other professors.
"... that's why!" I am merely exercising my legitimate rights.In the first place, the mage broke the ancient and correct barrier of the ancient nest!? "
"...... I'll say that it's old and correct, but it's been left alone for decades.Wasn't it nice to be torn down? "
"It's just a result theory!"Thank you for breaking the barrier without any prior consent. Where are the idiots who say thank you!It would be too rough! "
Lucia's brother's correction... was too strong.At least it seems to me that what Professor Sage is saying is more correct.
If there is only one thing that is incorrect... I don't have any flaws.
I'm not the one who's arguing, but Mr. Sage is looking at us.
The mage, who seemed to be three times older than Sage, pointed at me and persuaded Sage with a high-pitched voice.
"But I want you to think calmly, Professor Sage."He's Lucia Roger's brother! "
Hmm. Yeah, I'm Lucia Roger's brother.That's why it feels like - but there's almost no blood connection in the first place...
It seems that the faculty is divided into faculties who should be forgiven because "Chikamami" is Lucia's brother, and those who should be forgiven because they have nothing to do with it."Chigami" is not guilty. The faction is waiting for it to arrive.
Not knowing where to start, Sage stared at me with a frozen look that seemed to condense Lucia's cold eyes.
"...... why are you silent all the time? Don't say anything, [Chikamami], Lucia's brother."Lucia's in my lab, and I have the authority.I will not meet like the others - even if they are brothers of my loved ones.In the first place, Lucia has sporadically told me about your ways of doing things.You can barely move in that barrier, and you can't use the treasure or sorcery that you're so good at. "
I didn't notice because I wasn't trying to move.
And so I noticed something and opened my eyes wide.Mr. Sage snorts.
"It's too late to make such a face now."Punishment for the sins - the Zebuldia Academy of Magic has never broken the barrier.The detailed disposition will be the result of discussions between the heads of the Academy's research departments, but... the scale is huge.Be prepared for it. "
I can't use any treasure or magic... so maybe Citrix was my treasure...?
There was something on his face. Mr. Sage began to slap the floor in front of him with his cane while pulling his cheek twitching.
"!? Hey, hey, what are you thinking!Listen to me!In the first place, Anna said you wanted the College Stash, but it was just a rumor!The Mage can't divulge information about the stash!Everyone is dancing to the bullshit - and now they're washing out the damage done by that magical creature.You'll be imprisoned there until a formal sandstorm is decided!If the rumors spread, Lucia will be annoyed, so reflect! "
...... Could it be that Lucia's workmanship is a transfer to a teacher?Or is your teacher more affected?
So, for the first time, I raised my voice.If you think about it, it's bad that you can't go home.
"Um... if you don't let me out, I'll be in trouble..."
The room refrigerator is full of expired cakes.
"You can have as much trouble as you want.We're in more trouble. "
Cold words. I know you're in trouble, but--I wish you hadn't come.It's my fault if I don't have the ability to solve the problem, but if I'm pushed, I'll move.
"Damn, even though I said that I was doing my best by inquiring about the curse from the Astrology Institute... it's such a harrassment to make things happen at this timing"
"Heh, so is Sensei." It's a strange thing.
"...... Shut up. I'm Lucia's mentor, not your teacher!"As you know, the Spirit Man (Noble) is strong not only in magic, but also in magic.It was different in intensity.Most of the curses we've ever called Calamities are from Spirit Man.That said, I don't care if you keep asking me strange inquiries. "
Sage stirs her forehead and sighs with a little overdoing.You look tired.
It seemed that even a mage who had scouted the Emperor directly to gain two names, [Immortal], would not be bothered.Don't feel a little companion.
Shrugging his shoulders, Sage walked out towards the door.To stop it, I tried to get up for the first time - I couldn't even move.
Rather than not moving, it feels strange that the commands from the brain are not transmitted to the body.My mouth is sharp, and even though I could grab my cheek... is this the power of this latest type of barrier?
Shit, at this rate--- hey, Citri, how long are you going to say this? Is your body moving?
I don't think I can do anything anymore.When I gave up and sighed heavily, the door opened vigorously.
It was not Lucia who betrayed my expectations.Sage frowned at the student mage wearing a chic robe.
"What, all of a sudden?"
“We've checked the damage.I just want to take a few things into account. "
At a glance, the mage approached Sage and hit her ears.
Sage stared at me as if she were looking at her parent's avenger.
"...... Hmm, that's... I see..."
"It 's--no, but it's about the outcome--"
Looks like a lot of unexpected things happened.The color of my gaze changes. [M]
When Sage opened her eyes wide, her expression was severely distorted.
"...... Originally, the [Sword Saint]?" "...... what is that little boy thinking?"
"Um...... I'm sure of it. Losing it is a shame, but ─ ─"
"...... No, no, it's obviously weird. How did that happen?"
…………………………
A passionate voice. What the hell is going on?
While waiting for the conversation to finish, the mage who was hitting his ears left, and Sage approached us at the top of the Buddha.
He looked down at us from a distance, but as soon as he finished, he pierced the magic circle with his wand.
The glowing light of the magic circle disappeared as if it had lost its power.
Sage told me to throw up as I blinked while clinging to Gugu Citri.
"Shit. I'm free, Lucia's brother. The situation has changed."
Release? What the hell happened?
Sage looked around at the other faculty members in a hateful manner, and said that she disliked them very much.
"I'm definitely not convinced... but... the ashes of that monster... could be a very valuable catalyst."I'm definitely not convinced - most people will be convinced, and it's the dean's decision.Punishing you makes it harder to claim ownership of the ashes.The balances are not matching. In the rules of man- "
"Will you share it with me?"
Sitri is back to normal.Sage turned to Citri for a moment to doubt her sanity, but I felt the same way.
I should have been weaker than I used to be, but how did this happen...
Sage said in a cold voice, ignoring the request altogether.
"...... Lucia is waiting downstairs.Don't worry about your sister too much. "
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Leaving the room at the top of the tower, she went down the spiral staircase.
Sudden abductions and bullets had left my body fatigued.The density of the day is too high. Send peace.
Citri, fully restored, looks like a victim as she walks next to her.
"You've had a terrible time, Krai-san."
Citri, you're just saying that.I've seen incompetence on rare occasions in recent years.I'm not going to drop my stock that much.
Though he turned his gaze toward the accusation, Citri only looked strange.The strength of the spirit is too different.
By the way, why were we trying to get to Mr. Sage?I didn't have anything to do.It was because Citrix said so.Lucia didn't come with us because Citrix wanted to kill you, and maybe it was all Citrix's fault that she got hurt this time.
"In the end, you won't give me anything... Professor Sage is really cheap."Long-lived Spirits will normally lose their appetite.I wanted the ashes, too...... I wish you'd sneaked them out.Listening to Lucia's story, I was caught up in the preconception that the other person would contribute.If Cry-san had told me first-- "
I don't know if you're serious about Citri's words or jokes.
But in the end, I didn't know why Sage and the others thought I was wrong.
"...... I should have checked my own body before I charged you with my crimes."
I'm sure some sort of lab mage was doing a dangerous experiment, I think.
Absolutely!
Citri hammers at each other in a very pleasant manner.
...... Well, if it's over, it's all good.Go back to your room and have some cake.
When I thought about it while going down the stairs, the door next to me suddenly opened.
Something jumped out in front of me that covered my body in a brown robe.
"I'm sorry, I reflected. I didn't think that such a monster would come in -- I've reflected on it, so please don't do this!"
Something quickly stopped me, pressed a metal water bottle, and jumped over the handrail on the spiral staircase.
After a few seconds, I rushed to check downstairs, but there were no more figures....... I wonder if it's a Yokai or something?
This academy is really scary. He's never coming back.
"What is that...?"
"...... come on"
Citri's eyes glowed as she looked at the water bottle she had been forced to hand over.
If I were Liz, I would definitely have caught her... but I don't know if that's okay.
When handed over, Citrix opens the mouth of the water bottle with a careful hand.
I waited for a while, but there was no comment from Citrix in particular, and I peered inside because it didn't seem to be a hazardous material.
― ― The liquid in the water bottle was a strawberry milk without any transparency.
Maybe it was strawberry milk because of the smell.I like strawberry milk, I drink it a lot, and I have stock in the fridge.
However, he suddenly jumped out and pushed the strawberry milk into the water bottle and ran away...... Isn't he really a monster?
Even I have the sense of crisis that I don't drink the strawberry milk I got from a stranger.Shocked, I noticed that Citrix was silent with a water bottle.
When he pokes his shoulder, he says as if he has returned to me.His cheeks were flushed and his voice was filled with heat.
"... this colour, this scent... but isn't this the legendary magic drug, [Strawberry Blaze], buried in the dark because of its powerful potency and danger?"It can't be---it could have all been erased, but it doesn't exist. "
”... heh... it's something amazing?”
I'm talking about strawberries. Isn't it completely strawberry milk?
Surprisingly, I don't think a good alchemist's girlfriend makes jokes about potions.Citry closes the lid with more care than usual.
Well, I'm glad my mood seems to be healing.
Citrix shuddered and gave me some terrible information when I thought about it.
"Yes! A single drop is a ruling drug that captures the body and mind of any human being."The genius alchemist had destroyed three countries, and the alchemist clan that the surrounding countries had created with the cooperation of manufacturing methods and objects should have been completely wiped out, but there was no way that the actual product existed..... "
"...... is it amazing?"
"If it's real... maybe if we revive the production method, we can take the world back."Until now, no one has been able to recreate it, but as long as there are things-- "
Yeah, yeah.
Due to the excess of excitement, I pick up the water bottle, which is much quieter than usual, but with a joyful embrace.
Citry looked at me with a gentle glance and said with a sweet voice.
”Cry-san... that's... it's time for you to give it to me, right?”
"Yeah, yeah, I'll see you later."
We did it!
Citri clung to her arm and rubbed her cheeks.I nodded and stroked his head.
You can't give this to Citrix. Sneak out later.