Episode 121 Information on spatial magic
Iris woke up the next morning, or rather at noon. She generally sleeps well. As is often the case with people with a lot of magical power, this is because she recovers her magical power by resting. Since she used a considerable amount of magical power in her flight magic, she required a large amount of sleep and food.
"Shu-san, are you awake?"
"ah"
Meanwhile, Shu had finished changing his clothes and was drinking tea. Even though she's staying at the Black Cat's bar, she can't let her guard down. She barely slept on it and was sensing her surroundings.
"As expected, it's already noon. Hawk-eyes are probably here too."
"Hmm. Right."
"Quickly change your clothes."
Iris slipped out of bed listlessly and took off her shirt. Shu looked away from her, completely unashamed. By the way, Shu has no appetite, no desire to sleep, and no sexual desire. She doesn't give in to a man's instincts.
However, Iris seemed disappointed.
(Am I unattractive?)
That's what I think, but Iris is wrong. She is beautiful, Iris, and she is quite attractive. However, due to Shu's personality, she doesn't like women who are aggressive towards her.
Shu drank all the tea while Iris changed clothes and had the shadow spirit clean it up.
"Did you change your clothes?"
"Yes"
"Then let's go."
Shu and Iris left the room.
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A masked man was drinking water alone at the Black Cat Bar.
This is ``Takame'', an informer. Since he was at work, he refrained from drinking alcohol.
Shu and Iris appear there.
“Are you already there?”
"You're late, Shinigami-san. And Iris-san."
“It’s been a long time!”
Shu sits next to ``Takame'' and Iris sits next to Shu.
"Give me a suitable drink. Two."
"ah"
While the shopkeeper was preparing, Shu immediately started talking.
Of course, it was to ask ``Takame'' about his purpose.
"'Hawk Eyes', don't you know about the research into magic that allows you to move through space?"
"Oh, by the way, 'Shinigami'-san, do you want to use teleportation magic?"
"That's the thing. Well, that's not all. I want to create a small barrier by applying the magic of manipulating space."
“However, magic that affects space is of course difficult, but the research is mostly kept secret.”
“As expected?”
Magical equipment that affects space has been confirmed for a long time. And research is being done to recreate it using magic. However, it is difficult to reproduce, and no magic has yet been put into practical use.
``Takame'' took out a stack of papers from somewhere and handed it to Shu.
"this is?"
"This is the information I gathered regarding research on spatial teleportation. I also use teleportation. I was careful."
"...Sacred Grineer is doing the most advanced research after all."
"Yes. It's a large country, and research papers are collected through the church. It's only natural that research progresses efficiently."
"But it's not at the level I'm looking for."
"It's a difficult concept. Fire, water, wind, and earth are still easy to understand. Yin and yang are difficult to understand, so technology is a little behind, and incomprehensible magic like space is underdeveloped. There are still new magic systems. Maybe.”
"That's right. My Gluttony Black Crystal Belze Material is one of them."
"Yeah"
Shu's method of classifying magic is to derive the rules from the meaning of the magic circle. Since it does not rely on vague images, it can be completed quickly if there is a clue.
In other words, it is enough to obtain a space magic magic circle even if it is a fragment.
"So, where is the nearest research institute from here?"
"This country is the Eris Empire. Emperor Ares has invested a huge amount in technology. As a result of this, magic has developed in this country. It used to be a large empire, so the trend is... I still have some assets left.”
"I see. So research has been done for a long time?"
"Yes. The Great Empire of Sbarokia was a military state. They must have judged that magic specialized in movement had strategic value. In fact, I was also valued by the emperor when I was undercover. There are many research institutes that inherit the legacy. Even the church won't ask you to hand over state secrets. In the first place, it's a state secret because it's kept secret even from the church."
“Most of you are the ones who are going to look into that… So, where is that research institute?”
"It's the Imperial Capital. For more information on the location... click here."
``Takame'' wrote it down on a note and gave it to him. Shu receives it and checks it. After she memorized it well, she burned it with magic.
“However, if you master teleportation magic, I will no longer be able to serve you.”
"Your duty is probably to be an informer..."
"Hahahaha. That's right."
``Hawk Eye'' has the magical ability of teleportation, which is perfect for an informant. He is a man who can also fight, such as by using forced transfer to repel discharge magic and magical attacks. However, his true strength lies in information gathering and information manipulation. If he doesn't do it right, even Shu will be taken advantage of and used. You must always remember that although he is a comrade with the same goals, he is not a complete companion.
He previously said that he was working to get revenge on the demon religion and at the same time to repay Iris. He is therefore not entirely untrustworthy, but his nature prevents him from completely surrendering himself.
For some reason, I feel like this matter of magic theft is also in the hands of ``Takame''.
"That's all I need to do, but there are other things I want to ask you."
“Anything else?”
"It's a trend in the church. Has anything changed?"
"That's right. When it comes to things related to 'Shinigami' and Iris... Oh, now that I think about it, we talked about the new S-rank Holy Knight before, right?"
"If I remember correctly... it's Lazard from 'Thousand Arms'!"
"That's right, Iris-san. Actually, that holy knight is coming to the Eris Empire."
"I feel like that holy knight was traveling around the continent subjugating monsters...I see, so he's finally come this far."
"Yes. Actually, it was to show the majesty of the church. Well, I've been touring various places for six years now, and it was about time for me to come here."
Holy Knight Lazard Rhoda.
He is a new awakened magician who has been given the dual name ``Senju''. Shu and Iris had also heard about it six years ago. However, Shu is already a monster that has reached the Apocalypse level. Even if a new awakened magician appears now, he won't become an enemy. So I didn't worry about it.
Shu and Iris both remembered it just now.
"Well, if he's coming, it's worth being wary of."
“That’s it!”
"However, if you're going to fight directly with the Grim Reaper, then there won't be a problem.The problem is, I've heard that Wakaeda has started to move around here.Maybe there will be a purge of the church. ?”
“Bad timing again.”
On the day of the collapse of the Great Svalokia Empire, a considerable number of Black Cat executives were also lost. The leader ``Black Cat'' was quickly replaced, and now, more than 12 years later, new Black Cat executives have been assembled. Shuu also knew about Wakaeda, as they had met once at a Black Cat executive meeting.
And Shu remembers that time with a bitter expression on his face.
"...I'm not good at that woman."
"That is right?"
"She wears a lot of makeup. She also seduces men indiscriminately. She also wears harsh perfume."
"I see. I see"
``Takame'' also agrees with Shu's words.
Iris had a strange expression on her face. She knows very well that Shu doesn't like pushy women, who are also strong in showing off themselves. She confirmed it with Iris herself, so there is no doubt that she is.
"I hope that woman doesn't do anything unnecessary..."
"That's right..."
The two executives were having such a consultation while staring off into the distance.
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``Wakaeda'' does not know that her colleagues are saying terrible things to her, but she is visiting the capital of the Eris Empire. It's not a gloomy back area either. It is a gorgeous commercial district.
In this commercial district of the imperial capital, there is a store that is popular among aristocratic women.
The name is Rukia Shokai.
It is a large trading company that continues to grow its influence on the western side of the continent, selling cosmetics, perfumes, soaps, etc. And ``Wakaeda'' is its chairman.
"What do you think, Chairman? It's a new perfume."
"Hmm... mediocre. Fine, put it out at the store."
"thank you"
The manager wiped his cold sweat and lowered his head.
The other person was a beautifully dressed woman. Not only does she adorn her entire body, but she also applies makeup to her bare skin. A man would never be able to predict how much time this make-up would take. Her makeup skills are such that any woman who sees her will be envious of her.
However, from a man like Shu's point of view, it can be said that he is a weak race.
“Also, have you had any direct requests to me around here?”
"Yes. I have received a letter from Her Royal Highness Empress Eris."
"Oh, you're a good customer."
After saying that, ``Wakaeda'' received a letter from the store manager. Cut the envelope, open it, and read it.
Meanwhile, the store manager was just observing the situation.
"……I see"
“Is there anything we can do to help?”
"I'll be doing this by myself. I'll be using the laboratory for about 20 days."
"I got it"
In addition to being the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, ``Wakaeda'' is also a researcher.
And if she accepts a special order request from someone without a name, she will mix it herself. She is a special medicine that only she can create. Its performance is guaranteed. Above all, it is an illegal drug that cannot be exposed publicly.
(Hehe. A fascinating perfume that manipulates men... leave it to me)
She had a fearless smile on her face.
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