"... [Chikamanization] I can't believe you're taking advantage of an alchemist's potential, you coward!"
Free from interrogation, leave the detention center with Citrix, who has come to pick up his identity.
It was only a few days before he was placed in detention and interrogated, but it felt like a few months to Nikolai Smokey.
Nikolaluf is the dean of the Primes Academy of Magic and an aristocrat.The Knights also had the right power, but this time, it could not be left unharmed by the magnitude of the matter.
It will take a little longer for the other researchers to return to the Plymouth Magic Academy.But if the Strawberry Blaze that Nikolai and the others took over had been real rather than strawberry, it wouldn't have been enough.
At the very least, he would have been stripped of his position as dean and expelled from the Academy.However, almost everyone was involved in the battle, so if that happened, the Plymouth Magic Academy would collapse.
Citrix apologizes to Nikolai, who doesn't hide his bad mood.
"I'm sorry. I was also inadvertently fooled - Krai-san feels a little chaos....."
"Hmm. I can't believe you're tricking your friends... as rumored, you're a merciless man."
I heard that the Emperor was flirting with the guards during the meeting.Perhaps the treasure hall was paralyzed by repeated explorations.It is unusual to lose not only personal danger, but also a sense of crisis over power, but it is not a lack of it.I hear that founding hero, Solis Rodin, was one of them.
Citrix hides his face so that it can be held down with both hands.
"Very...... it's a ghost animal"
It was obviously a cry of lies.Citri looked calm, but there was no way that the woman who showed her head among the alchemists of Kaizen would shed tears at such a level.
Best is a certificate for a person who has demonstrated all the abilities required of an alchemist, including the number of powerful machinations, at a high level.It's not a decorative title.
"Enough, we were fooled by deception."I know how many people are after my life.Citri, was it important while I was away? "
"Yes. In the first place, most of my fellow students have been captured..."
"It's been a huge failure since the inauguration of the Plymouth Academy of Magic." Damn it! "
But assuming that former disciple Citrix escaped the Knights' hands, Nikolai would be lucky.Currently, no one is approaching Nikolarov, who is in a very dangerous position.
Citrix wasn't captured because she wasn't explicitly involved in the battle.And, of course, it is as expected by "Chiyo Mandarin".
It is obvious that this former disciple is suspicious of Krai Andrich, but Krai seems to care a lot about Citri, who is also familiar with childhood.
It was not unusual for a man who was feared as a divine arithmetic conspiracy close to the future to outrun the best combination he had trained as an alchemist.For now, Citrix doesn't seem to have any interest in power left-
Citrix seemed to be in a good mood in a situation like this.
Pointing out the attitude.
"Citri, you... you stole research materials from other departments before anyone else was there?"
"...... I'm surprised. Do you think I would do such a terrible thing? What do you have to prove?"
Knowledge and talent alone are not the best.Action is essential if we are to be the best.How dare you take risks.
Citri looks hurt, but this former disciple is a woman who laughs when she is really hurt.A leading alchemist doesn't expose his emotions so easily.
Gently press into your eyes to make eye contact.Citrix wore wrinkles on her forehead for a while, but she turned away.
"I didn't take it away... but I can't let the Knights take it all with them."There was no one there, so it was really dangerous! "
"You fire thief!"
We're totally fucked. Even if you can retrieve the research materials, you will already have them all in her head, word for word.I can't erase my memories.
Some of them were documents that Nikolayev didn't even know about, and that each department was working on top secretly.Knowledge is the backbone of the Primes Academy of Magic.This is equivalent to stealing all of the Plymouth Magic Academy.
Of course, it's not surprising that something else has been stolen by Dosakusa.
Anyway, the noise was too loud.Some of the cadets tried to steal other achievements and experimental materials just like Citri.It is quite difficult to bring those people to light from now on.
However, if you keep silent and release yourself, you will be involved in the voucher as a president.
How did you treat her? --When I thought about it, Citrix said extremely naturally without moving her expression.
"Nikolauf. Actually... there is a real Strawberry Blaze."Cry...... apparently poured it into the drain that was originally in that water bottle. "
"...... what are you doing, doing something ridiculous......"
Flush the legendary magic potion into the drainage ditch, which is very bad for us, and is condemned to death just by possessing it...?
Even the safer magic potion can't handle it that way. Impossible.
"Mr. Nikolarf's thoughts are valid."But--is [Chigenma] the incredible hand? "
"Why are you in such a questionable shape...... but, Citri, you have a reason for your unclear behavior?"
I couldn't stop getting a fever in my voice.No matter how diluted it is, the fact that the drug is melting is a big hint.The ditches are vast, but if we investigate in detail, we'll find some information.
Quite simply, it's much better than being fooled by the existence of something that doesn't exist.
"The sewerage in the Imperial City is quite vast because it spreads like a mesh.Besides, if it's a sewer, there's no need to worry about having a drug in the mouth of the Imperial City people.No matter how much Strawberry Blaze is diluted in sewage, it will quickly become ineffective.Of course, I think you'll find some tips to reproduce. ”
"But if you put it in your mouth before it's diluted...... something lives in the underground sewer in the Imperial City......?!"No way--the monster in the underground sewer!? "
The imperial capital, Zebuldia, developed vastly over hundreds of years.
The underground sewer that was built shortly after the Imperial Capital was moved to its present location supports the lives of the citizens of the Imperial Capital, and it has expanded into a complex mystery as the Imperial Capital has developed.
The underground sewer, which has become too complicated at some point, leaves the management of people and is governed by underground rules.
A variety of people lurked beneath the sewage-flowing Imperial City.Small animals like rats, cockroaches, and bats.A human kicked out of the surface world and a monster.
The underground sewer monster is a kind of urban legend in the Imperial City.An underground ruler hiding in the sewers, swimming in the vast underground sewers and searching for new prey.
It is said that the flood monster has lived underground for many years and accumulated power, but the authenticity is not certain.
As a result of the many knights and hunters who have entered the investigation and many casualties, a large number of people now enter the underground sewer with maintenance.The ruler will not attack those who walk in large numbers.
I didn't think Chikarama was interested in urban legends.
"Without curiosity, Hunter is not enough.Don't you think even a small number of people can enter the sewer now? "
"...... Interesting idea. Some of the aristocrats are interested in monsters."
No matter how monsters become urban legends, they are living creatures.You can't take a Strawberry Blaze before it's completely diluted.
If we can investigate the traces of Strawberry Blaze and capture the monsters, we may be able to use them for alchemy research.It is also possible that the components can be analyzed from the response of the subject receiving the controlling drug.
If it is disposed of by "Chikamami", there is no problem even if it is taken from me.If I had Citrix with me, I wouldn't be able to do anything like that.
"Prepare yourself, Citri. Dive underground."Needless to say, don't forget your protective clothing.It's all for the development of the Primes Academy of Magic! "
Nikolarf forgot all the indignation he had had before, and turned back and instructed his former disciple.
§ § §
In front of the chapel of the Imperial Capital Light Spirit Church.Looking at the tears of Marin, the head of the Imperial Church, Father Edgar Wynwood sighed profoundly as he prayed for the great spirit of light that was rooted in the deepest parts of the world.
Even the Imperial City Church, which was filled with Marine's tears, was in the vortex of chaos with the missing officials who had suddenly returned.
No one understood the situation.Some of the returnees have been missing for years or decades, and we have not even been able to confirm their identity.
The only thing I know is that --- the only thing that released the missing person was the krai who took the box, and the young man was giving out the word "hidden".
"...... It's unprecedented to find a missing person in just half a day."I can no longer describe it in terms of astute skills.Looks like your friend is... well loved by the world. "
"...... umu"
In response to Edgar's words, he was also familiar with the childhood of "Chikamami", and now, Anthem, who can be called a symbol of the Imperial Church, answered with a low voice.
Sometimes in this world, people make great deeds that are very unimaginable.When I was first introduced by Anthem, I thought it was quite surprising.Even now, the impression of unreliability has not changed at all.
However, the young man must have been born under a heroic star during Marine's Cry Cleansing Operation, which also attracted the attention of well-known hunters such as Commander Franz, Branch Chief Gurg and Ark Rodin.
"Hidden, well. Whatever method you used, wherever you found out about it - you saved your followers."I owe Marine a debt of gratitude for her crying.My priests don't like him much... but I have to thank him. "
After all, that young man is the leader of Anthem's [Ghost of Mourning].
Somehow you'll hear about how to fight it, and the story of Lucia Roger engaging Anthem in advanced attack magic in Marine's Cry Battle has already spread.No one feels good about using a venerable Holy Knight on the wall.
Although I became a hunter in the first place, human emotions are not that simple.
The top priority now is to deal with "Marine Crying".However, once the Spiritual Magician has visited the church safely and cleansed it will be a good idea to officially invite the young man to the church, with the intention of unraveling the past.
The missing have been helped, and we mustn't repay them with our gratitude.
So Edgar sighed.
"But... there's a hidden god. I don't know which god, but there are too many troublesome gods in this world."
"... umu"
The "Alien God" was manifested in the level 10 treasure temple, the [Star Temple], where the current Imperial Capital once existed.
Nearly ten years ago, one of the most powerful hunters of the moment, Exeed Zekeens, was sleeping in the [Hall of the King], a treasure trove that was an opportunity to raise the level.
Beyond the wisdom of the Mana Materials' ultimate accumulation, God's phantoms are a terrifying threat to humans.
Some studies have shown that some of the causes of past annihilated civilizations are due to their paranormal existence.
And when he remembered the words that he had heard from Anthem, he laid his hand on his chin.
"Speaking of which, the [Lost Inn] [Heavenly Fox] that you encountered in the sky... you're so liked by God."I hope it's not a sign of something-- "
"Hmmm..."
I nodded heavily whether Anthem understood or not.The small number of spokespersons was one of the few weaknesses of this Holy Knight.
The return of the missing guru also increases the strength of the Church.I haven't completed counseling, and I can't deal with the force right away, but apparently there are some good surgeons.
By the time the Lapis brought the magicians back, they would have recovered.
And Edgar knelt beside Ansem, and looked up unto heaven, and prayed unto the God of the great light.
§ § §
I was in a hurry to get ready to welcome the pesky spiritual magician that the Lapis told me about.
The conditions given are the preparation of the carriage and keeping people away.
Closing the Imperial City, a metropolis, wasn't easy, but it was a situation.I also had the Emperor's approval.
Even carriages are made of materials.I had to look for the Phantom Beast.
Send people to various places and arrange carriages at the same time.It was only a sudden story, and Franz himself had to make some adjustments.
The main task of the Knights Zero was to protect the Emperor, but I couldn't afford to say that.
The sympathetic stone from the Astrology Institute trembled at a time when the Knights were united and desperately pursuing their plans.
Franz frowned at the succinct report.I haven't slept for a while, but I woke up at once.
"...... it's weird... the prophecy of the Astrology Institute has disappeared"
Perhaps if the operation goes well, it will disappear.
Just like Franz, a busy man who barely slept said with a sticky eye to the neighborhood.
Indeed, there was a possibility.Astrology is indeterminate in the first place.If the timing of the prophecy is not chosen, there is also a time difference.
But there was a chest racket. This time, it has gone too far compared to previous examples.
Originally, I should have welcomed it, but in this case, "Chikamanami" is also involved.
That's right... now that I think about it, that man was quite adorable this time.No, it's too grown up!
I've been very stirred up when I was dealing with that man, but this time I don't.
Shaking his head to the side, Franz shook himself.
"No... I think I see a new shape."It's in the shape of a fox. "
"Fox...!? No way, this time too!?"
"Hmm... there's a good chance that you're involved.[Chikamami] was just attacked the other day, but.... "
[Nine-tailed Shadow Fox] does not forgive those who have turned their teeth.There's plenty of room for retaliation.
However, I already had a rough look into where Marine's cry and other spells came from.All of them had existed in the Imperial City for a long time, and there was no room for foxes to enter.
The only thing unknown about where it came from was the demonic sword that [Chikamami] first pressed against [Sword Saint]...... no,
"Hmm... if so, I should have seen the vision of the fox first." Then---is it coming? "
Definitely. The fox is after the magician that the Lapis are picking up.
Without the help of the Spiritual Magician, if Marine's Cry fails to be purified, that terrible curse will eventually fall on the Imperial City.
No, I don't have to say anything long.As soon as I unlocked the treasure that was stopping Marine from crying, the curse would fall on all of the Imperial Capital.I couldn't imagine how much power would be released from the laminar barrier magic circle.
"Ask the Knights to help you."Have all your troops and prepare for the fox attack! "
"There is a limit to the number of knights that can be used.What about church defense? "
"Use the Hunter. The Knights won't be able to expand at scale near the church.Get in touch with Branch Chief Gark!Lapis, do you hear me? "
"Hmm. Got it." The magician hates a lot of people, but I can persuade him. "
From the common sound stone on the table, you can hear the cold voice of Lapis.
The tone is definitely not for the nobility, but the content is so considerate to the human side that I don't think it is a spirit man.
Don't be alarmed. I've been drinking boiling water lately.
There is no face to match the Emperor or Princess Mullina in that organization anymore.
We must stop them. This is the place to be.
§ § §
"...... what are you looking for?"
The deepest part of [Lost Inn]. A treasure trove of things taken from humans.
Brother Fox rolled his eyes and called out to the rare figure of his sister Fox, who was scouring a room with almost no intruders or phantoms.
Stimulation from the outside world is essential for growth.The demon fox that occurs in [Lost Inn] has a high level of intelligence, but due to the environment with no more visitors, most of the individuals are stagnant in a state of no personality.
On the other hand, this sister fox was different.
Fooled by humans, I learned the taste of frying.It seems that it has grown a lot even as a phantom after receiving further stimulus due to its appearance in the outside world.
The defeat of an invincible demon fox made up of vast amounts of Mana Materials was quite a challenge.In particular, my younger sister's growth is emotional from the eyes of her brother Fox, who knew what she was like when she had no emotions and no intelligence.
Sister Fox, who was shaking her tail and spinning her head, replied to her brother's words without changing her posture.
Curse