It looks like it will take some time for the spell to be lifted.
Steele, who was kicked out of the room, habitually reached into his arms to seek tar and nicotine, but soon gave up his original plan with a 'tsk' sound.
Because in the living room, a young girl named Fremia looked over again with bright eyes. The trainee maid who had just finished her lecture seemed to be making a comeback.
The flame mage is not very good at dealing with women younger than him, especially those with obviously troublesome personalities.
If you don't want to smoke, just smoke. It's better than making noise in your ears.
Steele looked up at the sky and comforted himself.
With Kanzaki watching inside, he could somewhat alleviate his worries.
But let's be honest.
"Still worried?"
The dark elf observed the magician's expression and revealed his mood.
Flanders took action there 'personally', so she was naturally free.
"It's not that hard to understand, is it?"
Steele responded unceremoniously.
Although there is a lack of respect, those who are familiar with him will understand that this is already a sign of low hostility.
"That's right... the relationship between us will not become better just because of a few conversations. Neither Kanzaki nor I fully believe in you, let alone the so-called science here."
The bad priest with an awkward personality muttered to himself as he answered.
It's like emphasizing the rationality of one's actions.
"Maybe that woman... the upper echelons of the church did deceive us, but, magicians of Mebius, this does not mean that we will choose you."
Turning sideways, Steele looked directly at the girl on the sofa.
Clearly.
"If you want to do anything to that child, at that time, even if it costs your life, I will pull out your fangs."
He calmly spoke chilling words.
and.
If it really develops to the worst case scenario, with the entire church as the imaginary enemy, even if the schism is added, I'm afraid it won't be able to last for a few months.
he thought.
but.
Someone laughed, as if he saw a student who thought he was correct handing in the wrong answer sheet.
"You misunderstood two things."
Yuuki raised her finger, attracting attention.
"First of all, we have no interest in you or that saintly lady."
This is a fact.
A year ago, it would have been possible to operate a little bit, but now.
There's no need for that.
"Second point."
She continued in a reiterated tone.
"The encounter with that child should be regarded as an 'unplanned' coincidence."
In other words.
"The Index of Forbidden Books" is indeed among their "targets".
Interpreting this incidental news, Steele moved his mind, and the magic power in his body was once again buried under the undercurrent.
Yuuki also noticed the change in the atmosphere, but obviously didn't care.
"And that's it."
She said calmly.
"There are only 103,000 volumes of magic books, but they are not important enough for me to put them in the 'center'."
The knowledge that can create a "demon" was so lightly ignored, Steele almost had doubts written on his face.
but.
If there is even a slight possibility.
What she said is true, then...
"You...'Mebius', what do you want to do?"
The magician asked dryly, as if he had stepped into a chaotic whirlpool.
"hehe."
The dark elf's hand slightly supported his head, and his voice seemed to be vaguely overlapping.
"It's just preparation."
"Let some farce end before it begins."
"She" smiled quietly.
…
…
A trial is over.
The Great Cathedral was as dark as ink late at night, with only the dim light reflecting off the electronic screens that did not correspond to the scene.
The young woman in the center rises slowly, bathing in the reflection of the cross.
(I couldn’t get the results I wanted... what a cunning guy.)
Laura had a slight smile on her face, not looking disappointed at all.
The proposal to have "Academy City" expel "Mebius" together has failed, but it seems that the other party will not interfere with its actions.
The Supreme Bishop walked down the steps and let his blond hair, which was two and a half times his height, fall to the ground.
There are many more chess pieces that can be used.
"Okay... my lovely subordinates are about to know the 'truth'. How will they choose?"
She whispered in an emotionless tone.
As the supreme leader of an organization, Laura is naturally confident in restraining two inexperienced geniuses.
Although Kanzaki and Steele are not very firm believers in Puritanism, they should not fall out easily after seeing the foundation of the church, let alone Index, who was born as a nun.
so.
(According to their character, they will probably come to me directly to ask for an explanation.)
Sitting back on her usual chair, Laura tilted her head and took care of her makeup, looking happy.
As long as she still holds the 'ace' in her hand, the situation is always under her control.
"Catalogue of Forbidden Books" has two "collars" on his body. This is information that only a few people within the three major factions know.
Yes.
Only a very few——
(………………………………)
"..."
"……Um?"
at this time.
Inexplicably.
The supreme bishop, who was still smiling, stopped suddenly, his face looking a little stiff.
what happened?
She showed a rare expression of confusion.
Immediately, in order to solve this question, Laura stretched out her right hand and let the 'answer' appear in her palm.
It was a metal digital prop that looked exactly like a certain corner of the world.
One of the prototypes of "Remote Control Spiritual Equipment".
This trump card used to master the "Catalogue of Forbidden Books" is undergoing incredible changes at this moment.
On his body, the originally overflowing magic light was gradually disappearing.
(This is...the link has been cut off?)
After making the judgment, Laura quickly came to a conclusion.
and.
Before she could react to this incredible phenomenon, the intercom phone belonging to the upper echelons of the royal family rang.
It seems that the problem with Ace is not limited to her side.
Looking at that familiar signal, Laura rubbed her brows and did not respond immediately.
It was just a message saying on the talisman, 'I am aware of the situation, please be patient.'
Rather than talking on the phone with the energetic old lady in the middle of the night, she preferred to spend her time thinking about how to deal with the matter.
There are actually not many options.
(Did you intervene, Chairman Aleister...)
She rested her chin.
Or.
Thinking of the key, Laura picked up the comb again and sorted out the previous information.
One name accurately surfaced.
It was also the answer she thought was the most likely after screening.
"……oops."
The supreme bishop seemed to sneer and sigh.
"in this way."
"Even if you don't want to, you still have to accept 'that man's' invitation."