Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei

Volume 24, Chapter 1

“Taurus Silver is a grader from the first school at the National University of Magic, Mr. Shiba Tatsuya. People of Japan. I want you to convince Mr. Shibu Tacuju.

The video appeal of the mysterious personality, calling himself as one of the “Seven sages “, caused a wide public outcry not only in Japan, but also in America.

In the field of magic Science named Taurus Silver is given as much attention as the pioneer “Cardinal code “, Kichijoji Shinkuro. But unlike Kichijoji, who had no new achievements since the discovery of the cardinal Code of the system of weight, Taurus silver, Realizovavshego in practice the magic of flight, valued above.

“Cardinal George ” in the theoretical field and “Taurus silver ” In the technical area were the common image of Japan in the American Society of Magic Science.

And now, hidden all this time, the identity of silver Taurus was revealed. Moreover, it turned out that he was as school as Kichijoji Shinkuro. This news, becoming a sensation, attracted attention even usually not interested in the magic of people.

Raymond tomorrow laughed when he saw the reaction of ordinary people on the Internet, which he expected was quite turbulent. He realized that he was doing dark things and therefore could not enjoy it together with friends from school. His work in the role of “Seven sages ” was a secret that only he knew himself and his father, Edward Clark. He couldn’t boast of this in front of simple friends.

The moment Raymond got up from the table and thought it was time for dinner, the home security system alerted the father’s return home. At the same time, Raymond came to mind the idea that it is unusual for a father to appear in the daytime.

His father Edward appears at home 1-2 Times a week. When he needs his father, he usually goes to his office. … And his mother divorced her father and left when Raymond was 10 years old.

The day of the week in which he was to return home has not yet arrived. It is natural that Raymond realized that it was his “prank” that caused Edward’s unusual actions.

Dad, welcome back.

Of course he’ll be angry. In anticipation of this, Raymond came out of his room and greeted his father with a smile.

Raymond, it was a stupid act!

Sorry.

Edward’s voice was more rigorous than Raymond expected. However, Raymond’s apology was only in words. Neither in thoughts nor in the expression of his face was nor hinted by fright.

He understood that his father must be seriously angry.

…But the result was convenient. If the privacy of the minor violated the public servant, the media and human rights organizations would raise unnecessary fuss. I would have suffered greatly if I had taken this next step in the pursuit of Shiboj Tacuej.

I’m glad I helped my dad.

Raymond only made a submissive face for a few seconds. Edward’s reprimand and the ensuing his true intentions were within Raymond’s expectation.

The USNA government, a democratic state, cannot openly violate the rights of magicians. Especially the rights of a minor. That is why Edward could not use the real name of Taurus Silver to control the public opinion of the Japanese. Despite this, he expected that for USNA the most advantageous will be the issuance of the name “Shiba Tatsuya ” Under pressure of public opinion.

But if this information is leaked from sources other than government officials, the USNA government will not be attacked by the media and human rights organizations. The disclosure of the identity of silver Taurus Raymond, who plays the role of one of the “Seven Sages “, meets these requirements.

Raymond guessed it.

“Can I do anything else for dad?”

Raymond’s question was not the desire to fulfill the sons of duty, but the desire to play further.

Edward is a little squinted. Of course, he also realized what his son expected from his actions. He did not scold him because he came to the conclusion that “The Seven Sages ” are quite useful.

I plan to visit Japan in the near future.

You, personally?

Edward nodded to Raymond’s question.

You want to go too?

Can I? I’ll go!

Raymond immediately accepted his father’s proposal.

When Tatsuya watched the video address of the Seven Sages, it was 7 o’clock in the morning. It took three hours before he came out of deep reflection and started acting.

10 o’clock in the morning. Tatsuya called the main house of Jocuby.

Sorry about the wait. Terrible things have happened, haven’t they?

Unlike the previous times, when he asked Maya to talk, this time she didn’t pretend she wasn’t there. However, on the face of ape, instead of Maya’s greeting, which appeared on the screen of the background, there was not a drop of concern.

Yes. I believe that we will no longer be able to confront this passive action. “Tatsuya answered directly to the tantalizing of his word Maya.

… I wonder if we can respond well?

Maya slightly nahmurila eyebrows, showing that it would be unpleasant if the expectations were not met.

I called to talk about it.

Even when Maya showed that in a bad mood, the expression of Tatsuya face has not changed. Not showing even a polite smile, he finished the entry and moved to the main issue.

Do you have any idea?

Yes ……

A light smile vanished from Maya’s face, and she pondered. Tatsuya silently waiting for the answer, watching her image on the screen.

I’ll send a man to pick you up. It’s a little early, but let’s talk at lunch.

The second hand of the clock managed to make half the turn before Maya gave this order.

Realized.

Tatsuya thought it would not be a problem if we discussed it on the phone. But he didn’t mind a personal meeting to talk about it. Tatsuya respectfully bowed the image of Maya on the screen.

Tatsuya arrived at the main house of Jocuby in 11:30.

Hanabisi Hyogo, who was sent to take Tacuju, immediately led him inside the main building.

In the canteen, in which the name of the successor was announced on New Year’s Eve, everything was prepared for a joint dinner, but Maya was not yet. Now Tatsuya no longer feared the authority of Maya. But he was pleased with the fact that he did not make him wait for the man at the highest level of power in this family.

Maya appeared five minutes after Tatsuya took his place.

I’m sorry I made you wait.

No, nothing like that.

Tatsuya got up from the chair, meeting Wepuko in the dining room Maya.

Clear.

Having received permission from the nod of displeasure Maya, Tatsuya sat back on his chair.

Their places were opposite each other. To make it easier to speak, the table was replaced by a smaller one compared to the New Year’s Eve.

Behind Maya stood Hayama, and behind Tatsuya-Hyogo.

On the signal hajamy the female maids entered the dining room and put the food.

It was not a full dinner, but only a soup and a little garnish, apparently, not to disturb the conversation.

Eat, don’t be shy.

“With your permission.”

As directed by Maya, Tatsuya took chopsticks. Of course, all his attention was still directed to Maya.

“This time it was unexpected even for me.

For me, too.

So he wasn’t embarrassed when she suddenly spoke to him.

Tatsuya-San knew about him, didn’t he?

Raymond Clark? Yes, but as I previously reported, we never communicated directly.

After the parasite incident was resolved, Tatsuya gave Maya the details of the case in a written report. The report also contained a complete rehash of the case where Raymond Clark offered his assistance in supplying information.

I wonder if you could find out if there was a connection between Raymond Clark and Edward Clark.

“You can’t say exactly. Although he offered to help with information on a permanent basis, but since then I have not had a connection with him.

In that video message, Raymond said to Tatsuo, “I’ll try and continue to give you information that you can count as important.” But he never fulfilled that promise.

I mean, did you forget about him?

“In the sense that I didn’t remember it, that’s true. I only left the existence of the Hlidskjalva in the depths of memory, but I had to study the matter more seriously. I think Taurus Silver’s identity was already known to Raymond Clark at the time of the contact, but I’m sorry I couldn’t catch him by surprise to reveal details about the tool he was using.

… Well, this is the last thing, there’s nothing to be done.

Maya’s response sounded after some obscure hitch. Tatsuya thought, “Come on.”

As you say.

As a result, he just bowed, pretending to agree.

There’s one more question, Tatsuya-san.

But Maya, during this momentary confusion, seems to have realized something important. She suddenly decided to change the subject.

What did you do with your seal? I see she’s released.

-it was destroyed to increase the chances of confrontation with reveals-donors.

Tatsuya did not panicked and was not afraid, and immediately gave a direct answer to the question of Maya. Besides, her question didn’t sound like a charge.

Destroyed? Not released?

Maya with doubt inquiringly bowed head. Her face showed that she doubted whether she had correctly heard.

Yes. The vow itself was annulled. “Tatsuya again answered Maya’s question without fear and hesitation.

“It was very reckless…” said Maya.

-it was not the opponent, which can be defeated without recklessness.

“Couldn’t you win even in a sealed state?

There were signs of accusations in Maya’s voice. But it was a concern about the recklessness of Tatsuya. For some reason, it was not a charge of unwittingly withdrawing a vow.

“But since you really won, it wasn’t a mistake.

I’m sorry to bother you.

Tatsuya could not understand the real intentions of Maya, so just briefly answered and bowed.

-So… It’s time to move on to the main issue.

Was she satisfied with the answers, or was it just time? Maya urged Tacuju to explain the plan “retaliation”.

Tatsuya has not yet finished eating, but has temporarily put chopsticks.

-I would like to get permission to hold a press conference in the main office of FLT.

Are you saying you’re going to take it personally?

Maya slightly rounded eyes.

Yes.

“And what, I wonder, are you going to talk to the journalists?”

“Asked Maya, devouring Tacuju a curious look.

—I am going to announce the project of the plant for the processing of oceanic water using the “star reactor “.

“Star reactor ” You mean the thermonuclear reactor you developed a sequence of magic of constant gravitational control? What is this project?

-extraction of both useful and harmful substances from the coastal zone of the Pacific Ocean using the energy produced by the Star Reactor (extract both useful and harmful Substances from the Coastal area of the Pacific using Electricity generated by Stellar-Generator). The first letters of the basic words were taken from this phrase, and the abbreviation “project Escapes” is made.

Now Tatsuya first revealed to Maya his true goal.

—… It’s quite interesting. Tatsuya-San plans to achieve the creation of an independent State for magicians based on this “project Escapes “?

-I did not plan to separate from the country. To cover all necessary necessities of life will be unrealistic forces of the magicians alone.

You won’t even require autonomy status?

“I think that this will be of little use, even if the government is too stimulating.

You don’t have a childish way of thinking.

Maya hid her mouth by the hand and narrowed eyes. Although the expression of the face was clear that she was silently laughing, but Tatsuo was clear that it is not from a bad impression.

“It will suffice for me that the rights of magicians, guaranteed by public foundations, will indeed be protected.

-To get the government to implement this. That’s the purpose of Tatsuya- Sana, isn’t it?

Yes. Although I do not deny the possibility of obtaining real autonomy as a means to implement this.

Unable to tolerate any more, Maya laughed out loud.

—… Right. But I am sure that the general public will be against such a regime of governance as autonomy.

Maya laughed enough, and then looked Tatsuo straight in the eye.

I understand the Tatsuya-Sana plan. I see that you have enough calculations to claim success.

Tatsuya understood the meaning of Maya’s words when she only marked herself by saying, “I see.”

Does that mean that the opinions of one both-UE not enough to allow?

Yes, I am. But not in the sense that we need approval from all the side branches.

Tatsuya silently staring at Maya’s eyes, waiting for her to continue.

-it concerns sponsors, especially close to our family Jocuba.

-Is it about His Excellency Todo? Although I only know his name…-Ara, you’re right.

Maya was a little surprised, but immediately nodded with a emotionally smile on her face.

“Then the conversation will be short.

Maya wet her throat with green tea. When she returned the cup to the table, Hayama immediately replaced her new.

“The condition is that Tatsuya-San explain to His Excellency Todo what we have now said, and persuaded him to give permission to do so. I’ll arrange a meeting with His Excellency.

Realized. I’m sorry to bother you.

Without showing any apprehension, Tatsuya bowed in a sign of consent.

“But since we need to make some preparations in FLT, let’s define an action plan. How about Friday, in four days, at 10 o’clock in the morning?

I don’t have any plans, so I don’t mind.

After all these events, the schedule Tatsuya both as a schoolboy, and as a developer, and as a special officer, was empty. He therefore responded in an instant to his acceptance of the Maya proposal.

-the press conference will be postponed if His Excellency will not be able to meet in the near future. And if you can’t get His Excellency’s consent, it will be canceled.

“It’s inevitable, I understand.

Yes.

Maya nodded with a smile, looking at the demonstrating submission of Tacuju.

As soon as the meeting with Maya was over, Tatsuya went back to the villa in

Izu. He was originally not planning to stay here, and no one was going to hold him.

Since the new year the attitude of the servants to the Tatsuo has changed a lot. However, due to the fact that he was very seldom in the main house, respect was extremely scant.

— … Most Tacuju-Sana does not seem to care at all.

Sitting in his office, which was her “personal space “, Maya unwittingly said part of his thoughts aloud.

A nearby Hayama had to hear her words.

But he didn’t commenting muttering Maya, just put a cup of tea in front of her.

“Hayama-san…” Yes, Madam?

Although by Maya’s voice it was possible to think that she was talking to herself, but Hayama answered calling his voice without panic and confusion.

-What do you think about… What did Tatsuya-san tell you?

—Speaking of the story of Tatsuya, do you mean the question of the vow? Or is it a press conference?

-I speak about both questions… Right, first I’d like to hear Hajamy-Sana’s opinion about the svoevolnom of the Vow.

“Yes, indeed… In my humble opinion, this will not cause any particular problems.

-the printing itself was removed, but there will be no problems?

Maya asked Hajamu with unconcealed surprise in his voice.

-With all due respect, but was not the role of the press was completed when Tatsuya-herself became the groom of the next chapter-sama?

— but his seal is not intended to provide obedience to the family Jocuba?

I know. But madam. I dare say rudeness, but you seriously think that it is necessary to fear the release of the magic of the current Tatsuya-itself out of control?

A complete vow withdrawal. This means that Tatsuya can now at any given time 24 hours a day show all 100% of their magical abilities. This means that it can freely use the explosion of matter.

Initially Tacuju sealed because of fears of uncontrollable activation of the explosion of matter.

Anger, sadness, hatred of only one boy could instantly turn into an attack of any point of the world by magic, the destructive power of which surpasses any strategic nuclear missiles. Even if the Earth itself is not destroyed, but all sentient beings on it will be easily destroyed. And people are no exception.

To prevent such a situation, the Jocuba family sealed the force of Tatsuya.

But the seal was not complete. The Jocuba family has not renounced the power with which only one person can confront the whole world. They valued this power.

By conducting a pre-determined procedure, Tatsuya could temporarily gain the ability to use the explosion of matter at its own discretion.

The seal of the vow was needed to prevent the impulsive use of Tacuej destructive magic, regardless of its intentions. It was installed in case he could not control his magic.

But the vow connected magic abilities not only one Tatsuya. The Tatsuya binding spell was designed to use the magic power of the Miyuki. To keep the power of Tatsuya sealed, the vow consumed a large amount of force Miyuki.

The vow is not needed until Tatsuya holds his magic under the control of his will.

We can say that the vow was not “not necessary “, but simply a harmful thing, reduces the fighting power of the Jocuba family, suppressing the forces of two powerful magicians, Tatsuya and Miyuki.

Maya received from Hajamy a rather unexpected question, and could not immediately answer it.

-The ability of Tatsuya-itself in the management of magic is such that it competes for 1-2 place in the entire jocube. We can say that it is the highest level in the whole world.

— … Right. At least he’s taller than me.

Hayama has neither confirmed nor refuted the Maya self-assessment.

-While with Miyuki-itself will not happen any misfortune, the magic of Tatsuya-itself will not get out of control.

“And if something happens to Miyuki-san, the vow will not stop the riot of magic… Is Hayama-san trying to say?

You’re right. Therefore, I believe that the Jocuba family should protect Miyuki-by any means. I apologize for your cheeky words.

I understand. It’s a fact.

Maya reached for a cup of tea, but halfway removed her hand and sighed deeply.

-To have too much force, indeed, troublesome. If we want to use it, after all, it will be an abuse for us. And if we want to isolate it, we won’t be able to ignore it anyway.

-we cannot say that there is no real threat. To compromise, to betray oblivion or surrender? If we do not select the force that is the source of the threat, then surrender to the enemy is only a temporary solution.

You’re right, Hayama-san. As long as the enemy is not devoid of strength, surrender is not a solution. But if this force is inseparable from the enemy’s essence, there is no other choice but to destroy it.

“But it’s only in case you can’t compromise, right?”

-It is quite common opinion that the search for compromises is one of the options for postponing problems… But in our case it will be quite difficult, isn’t it? Because the threat of this magic is exposed to all countries of this world.

-Do you think that there will be people planning to kill Tacuju-herself?

While Hayama asked, he replaced the contents of the tea cup.

-I think that already there are some forces that have reached the phase of practical execution.

Taking the cup in hand, Maya said it before touching her lips.

It’s a pretty big deal.

Maya lateral Vision caught the expression of Hajamy face. Contrary to Maya’s expectations, Hayama not smiled. Maya felt that somehow she should object.

“But Tacuju-Sana can’t be killed, is it?”

I think so. Tatsuya is almost immortal. However, Miyuki is not.

Maya put the tea cup on the table so abruptly that there was a loud ringing.

—… What happens if Miyuki-San falls under an assassination attempt aimed at Tacuju-Sana?

“I believe that the people of the Jocuba family should try to avoid this possibility by all means.

After answering Hajamy, Maya plunged into silence.

Miyuki is protected tacuej like no other. Now they are in different places, but this is not a hindrance to Tatsuya. Tatsuya protection is effective from any distance.

Magical ability that can dissipate the very essence of magic, that is the sequence of magic.

And another ability that can cancel fatal injuries until the person has died.

Maya felt relieved when she reminded herself that Miyuki was safe because she was protected by Tatsuya.

But it is obvious that Tatsuya not powerful.

The victory in the battle with reveals Kacuto was not easy.

Tatsuya was unable to neutralize the protective version of the Phalanx. It is able to dispel any sequence of magic, but it does not mean that it can neutralize any magic.

To defeat Kacuto, Tatsuo had to use a physical attack in the form of a neutron beam.

From a neutron beam it is impossible to protect, because simultaneously with irradiation the impossibility of use of a neutron barrier is provided. But you can evade it. In addition, “Barionovoe spear ” is a magic that strongly loading the zone of calculation of magic Tatsuya, so if it dodged, it creates a serious gap in its defense.

Tatsuya himself will never die, no matter how he is attacked. However, it is not safe to say that there will be no cases of getting such an attack, from which he will not be able to protect the Miyuki, because he will get fatal trauma. Perhaps a magician capable of making such an attack exists somewhere in this world.

No, not “possible.” Tatsuya received heavy damage, losing one hand from the cannon of charged particles Angie Sirius. … Although with modern regenerative medicine, it would eventually recover even without this superpower “recovery “.

In addition, Tatsuya was unable to neutralize the “fog-bomb ” imaging in the

Strait of soya. And the reason was not that he remotely kneeling there from the base of Kasumigaura. Also, he would be defeated Kacuto if he hadn’t prepared Barionovoe spear in advance.

—… Hayama-San wants to say that the protection of Tatsuya-Sana leads to the protection of Miyuki-san, and in addition leads to the fact that the magic of Tatsuya-Sana will not get out of control?

“I think that even in a sealed state, Tatsuya will never be defeated. However, is the limitation of the force of Tatsuya-itself and thus its ability to protect Miyuki-itself does not contradict the original goal to prevent rampage explosion of matter?

-True… You may be right, Hayama-san.

Maya relaxed her shoulders and leaned back in the chair.

-If you consider the ability of the Tatsuya-Sana, which does not allow its magic out of control, the limitation of force can be said to give a reverse effect.

Hayama respectfully bowed to Maya.

Well. I give my permission to destroy the Vow.

Do not “Close your eyes ” and “Allow “.

Hayama slightly raised his eyebrows with surprise.

“Mitsugu-san and current-san can raise some noise on this, but if it goes too far, I’ll talk to them myself to convince them.

“As you will. I will try not to bother Madame with this question as far as possible.

Yes, thank you.

Thus, Maya and Hayama finished with the theme willful removing the print tacuej.

-By the way, what do you think about “project escapes “?

It’s amazing.

After hearing the hajamy voice filled with unexpected emotions, Maya turned to him in surprise. The person standing next to Maya Hajamy looked accordingly to his words.

You really appreciate it, don’t you?

“The Dion project of Edward Clark was an ideal project that the responsible magician had difficulty resisting.

—Indeed, it is difficult to go against what is positioned as the dream of all mankind.

If humankind adheres to the current growth rate, it will sooner or later faced with problems such as limited space on earth and lack of resources. A plan to address the issue was presented.

It was stated that this requires the power of magic, and it is impossible to refuse cooperation. Even if it is necessary to sacrifice the lives of magicians, if they renounce it, they will be called traitors of humanity.

Regardless of the success or failure of the project.

“However, the Tatsuya project itself demonstrates another solution. Let it be a fair help, directly opposed to the idea of Edward Clark.

-As for the grandiosity, the plan of Tatsuya-Sana is a couple of steps inferior to the “project Dion “.

Maya seemed to Hayama too overestimating the proposed Tacuej plan.

So she ironically objected to the words of Hajamy.

I mean, it’s more realistic.

But Hayama did not praise the plan of Tatsuya in a burst of feelings.

-it seems that capital owners prefer to invest in cases that show more realistic prospects.

It seems that he first of all assessed the effectiveness of the plan as a means of retaliation.

— … Theoretically, it is.

With a slight sense of unwillingness to admit his defeat, Maya agreed with the opinion of Hajamy.

“As Madam said, the effect of a fairy tale, which is a pipe dream, is rather weak. But it benefits from the power of persuasion from the assistance provided by other countries.

“It would be good if His Excellency decided the same.

Can Tatsuya persuade Todo Aobu? It all depends on whether Tatsuya can overcome this deadlock.

By the way, Madam.

This time already Hayama changed the subject, not answering the muttering Maya.

What’s that?

—as I mentioned before, I do not think that a compromise is impossible.

—in the question of the magic of Tatsuya-Sana, threatening the whole world?

Yes. Tatsuya-herself earlier said that he did not deny the possibility of getting magicians real self. If Tatsuya-itself will act not individually, but on an equal basis with representatives of the State, there will be no need for compromise.

On the same day, when a mysterious man revealed the identity of Silver Taurus.

From the very morning the media stormed the entrance to the first school. Classes started earlier than they appeared, so there were no pupils caught on the way to school, who would be surrounded and wavinged before them by microphones. But by the beginning of the second lesson both the main and service gates were completely crammed with the employees of various mass media.

The reporters requested materials on Tatsuo, but the school rejected all requests. Given the importance of protecting the privacy of the minor, as he did not commit anything illegal, it is natural that he did not even sound that he does not attend school.

Despite the refusal to issue information, the media did not give up. No, they seem to have been unimportant from the start, whether the school will allow it or not. Even when the morning half of the classes ended, and a lunch break came, a crowd of journalists still zapolonjala the whole neighborhood of the school.

“They’re still here…” They seem to have become even more.

On the words of Izumi, watching the main gate of the school from the window of the school board, exhaustion Voice answered Kasumi, also observing the situation on the street.

“The back gate is full of reporters…” added Honoka a timid voice. She could see the situation outside, sitting in her place, because Prelomljala light rays, directing them to her in the field of view. In fact, it was a violation of school rules about unauthorized use of magic, but here and now no one was accused.

It’s going to be a problem when everyone goes home from school. “Frown,” murmured Miyuki.

Call the police?

Miyuki slightly shook her head at the offer of Shizuku.

“Let the teachers think about it. We can not make such decisions ourselves.

Clear.

It was just a fleeting idea, and Shizuku didn’t cling to it.

But the president. I think we will not be able to reach the house safely only by our efforts…-with a helpless expression of his face turned Shiina to Miyuki. If Saburo was here, he wouldn’t qualms say something like, “I protect you,” to cheer up Siinu, but it looks like he was having trouble communicating with the school board, so he stayed away from this room.

When Shiina said, “only by her own efforts,” she naturally hinteded that they would not use magic. Theoretically, magic can be used for self-defense. But the definition of the legality of using magic for self-defense was greatly hampered. If press freedom is used as a shield, even though they are minors, the likelihood that the use of magic is legitimate will be rather low. In so- called “experts ” There was still a deep rooted evil, which sees “journalism ” as something sacred.

Miyuki, apparently, also feared it.

“We need to think about some countermeasures. She answered with a serious expression of her face.

Needless to say, the first school was not the only place where the media torn. Many reporters also crowds near the work place of Taurus Silver, the office of Four Leaves Technology. There were a lot of reporters, openly removing everything on camera, because there was no need to take care of the privacy of minors. If they were not involved in the media, they could be suspected of interfering in official business.

However, after noon in this frantic activity to gather information came a break. But it happened not because common sense woke up in journalists and reporters.

Two o’clock in the afternoon. The media received a response from FLT with the consent to provide information.

—… In four days we will hold a press conference of Taurus silver. It will be held on Friday at 10 o’clock in the morning in this building on the first floor, so today we ask you to leave. Those who do not leave this place will be refused to visit the press conference. In addition, if there are complaints about the collection of information not only from the staff of our firm, but also from students of the first school at the National University of Magic, the attendant will also be refused to visit.

After a young office worker in charge of public relations, a loud voice announced the decision, among the press immediately found those who objected to it. In general, they only in varying degrees expressed frustration, but the meaning of shouting was roughly the same.

“This is a violation of press freedom!

It was a boilerplate phrase. However, it was unexpected, but other journalists stopped the onslaught.

They probably thought about what would happen if the press conference was canceled if they were going to have a riot.

Most reporters realized that instead of trying to set up other companies, it would be better to secure their share at the same time.

The journalists gathered in the main office of FLT, exchanging informal phrases with each other, eventually dispersed, without causing disturbances.

Office of Development manager at FLT headquarters. This room was the personal office of Father Tatsuya and Miyuki, Sheba Tacuro. Nominally Tacuro was the largest shareholder and had a luxury office, which was even more than the director of the company.

In this room Tacuro now received a representative of the true owners of FLT, sent from the main house of Jocuby.

-Good work in counteracting the media.

A young man who was about 25 years old, though thanked Tacuro polite tone, but looked like looking down on him.

No, I just gave a couple of instructions on public relations.

Tacuro could not fail to feel disgusted by the fact that he must obey some Iuntsu, who is 20 years younger than him. But he didn’t show it in any way. Regardless of who is the representative, Tacuro not have the courage to show the disobedience of the main family here.

“How humble. But it was pretty fine regulation of the issue. Please continue in the same vein and make the necessary preparations so that there are no extra problems on Friday.

You can rely on me.

Excellent. Good day, then.

Tomorrow nodding, Hanabisi Hyogo wanted to leave the office.

— … I’d like to ask you something.

When he had already turned around to go to the exit, Tacuro hesitated to called it.

What’s that? “Asked Hyogo, turning on that voice with a slight smile on his face. Tacuro took eyes from the look of Hyogo. He did not ask Tacuro to hurry up and waited silently. When the second hand of the clock managed to make half the turn, Tacuro finally overcame his hesitation and spoke.

What is the main family planning to do with this child?

This kid? Maybe you’re talking about Tacuju.

His lips Tacuro trembled, and he could not answer the question of Hyogo, as if his throat and tongue were unable to work adequately now.

So I’m right? But since I’m a young and inexperienced beginner, I can’t figure out what thoughts our head has on this.

In this polite tone, there was a contempt that “you’re even lower than this rookie.” Tacuro figured it out and started to get out of it.

-In addition, Tatsuya-herself is the groom of the next chapter-herself. Tacuro- donors, with your role, it’s not something that should care about you.

“N-but I am his father!

Tacuro raised his voice whether because he neglected the feelings of the parent to the child, or because he could not endure humiliation.

I know that. What’s the matter?

But whatever he answered, Hyogo did not give meaning to the words of Tacuro.

-when it was decided that Miyuki-itself will be the next chapter, and Tatsuya- herself will become her fiance, the role of Tacuro-donors was fulfilled. Isn’t that good?

-H-what…-Tacuro-donors didn’t like Tacuju-herself? But now you don’t have to behave like a parent or a child anymore?

Tacuro could not object to Hyogo.

“Then, I will give one advice. Miyuki is your daughter, but Tatsuya is not your son. The real mother Tatsuya-herself-is our head-itself. And the real Father Tatsuya—it’s not you, Tacuro-donors.

This was the story that Maya invented to marry Tacuju and Miyuki. But now everything went to the fact that this invention will become the truth.

“If Tacuro-donors showed his love in the role of the parent of Tatsuya-Sana, the main family would respect these bonds. But you rejected Tacuju. The current relationship should be what Tacuro-donors wanted.

Tacuro had no arguments. He could not object to what Hyogo said.

The number of people surrounding the first media school was significantly reduced by the end of the afternoon half of the lessons. But about half of them still remained at that time.

This does not mean that they have abandoned the collection of information. This was due to the fact that the employee of FLT voiced the threat “Those who cause problems in the first school will not be admitted before the press conference.”

In other words, almost half of journalists and reporters did not succumb to these threats. Perhaps most of them just didn’t get the instructions associated with it.

Despite the fact that their number was halved, it was still enough to scare the disciples.

This time there were no magicians among the crowding of the first school of journalists. For students of the first school, capable to use magic, it was strange to fear “ordinary people “, unable to use magic. Among the “ordinary people ” most thought so.

Indeed, if the disciples of the first school use all their power, if “commit an act of violence “, they can easily throw away all these journalists. But as a result they will be declared criminals and expelled from society. But even if it is so successful that they are not blamed now, it is easy to imagine a future in which they are afraid, hated and suspended from them.

The first school students understood that they had no other choice but to live in human society. It was a fear of ‘ pen violence ‘ that could take away their future, where they live peacefully as members of society.

We can’t just break through with force, right?

“Kasumi-chan, don’t say such dangerous phrases.

That’s why I said I can’t.

Answering Izumi, Kasumi again looked at the open space in front of the school gates. They stood at the beginning of a straight road leading from the school yard to the school gate. They hid from the journalists behind a tree and looked at the situation outside.

Is… Ah, Miyuki-sempai.

Noticing published from the school building Miyuki, Izumi interrupted the conversation with Kasumi. Kasumi continued to watch the media, and Shiina, hidden behind these two, and timidly out to look at the situation outside, after the words of Izumi looked towards the school building.

Miyuki-Sempai, how are you doing? Izumi asked when Miyuki, who was accompanied by mines, approached the distance enough for the dialogue.

-Unfortunately, the director wants to avoid police intervention.

In the voice of Miyuki, responding Izumi, it was not a pity, but a confession that everything turned out, as everyone thought. The point was that the school did not plan to deal with the media.

“Then do we have to be obedient to the hands of the reporters…? “Shiina, who had such a face as if she was now crying, was anxiously asked Miyuki.

-I think that people from the media will not do anything wrong…

The voice of Miyuki lacked confidence. Honest reporters will not use force. But among these reporters could well be present fanatical supporters of the antimagic movement.

Miyuki.

Honoka, going to them through the school yard, called Miyuki. Followed by Shizuku and Mikihiko.

Honoka, how’s the back gate?

Bad. The crowd is such that it will not slip.

“There are even people among them who feel a clear evil. In my opinion, it would be better to refuse the use of the rear gate. -Added Mikihiko after the answer Honoka. Shizuku nodded in support of the words of Mikihiko.

President.

The Chairman of the club management group Igarashi, as well as Tomicuka, Takuma and Saburo, who was not supposed to have a connection with the club management group, were approached by the opposite of the Honoka.

-Chairman of the Igarashi.

Miyuki turned around, hearing the voice of Igarashi. Despite the fact that they have already been familiar enough, Igarashi froze.

Tomicuka, who was more resistant to the beauty of Miyuki than Igarashi, spoke instead of him. But most of all here worried not Tomicuka and not Takuma, and Saburo. He did not even look towards Miyuki, but immediately rushed to Siine, asking, “Are you OK? “.

-We have notified all clubs about termination of activity. Everyone should now be ready to go home at any time.

Thank you for your work. “Miyuki responded with gratitude to the Tomicuki report.

“But what do we do, president?” Even if we go home with the whole crowd, there will still be caught students… Maybe we should mobilize the guys from the sports clubs to build the walls.

“You can’t make living shields out of fellow disciples. This is gender discrimination, Shippo-kun. -Miyuki politely rejected the kind guys idea takumy.

Shizuku considered the offer takumy “A good idea “, so showed a dissatisfied person after the words Miyuki. Among those who did not support the idea of takumy, there were no other ideas, and all sent their views on Miyuki in the hope of receiving further guidance.

Miyuki deeply sighed, seeing that she was directed also by the views of her classmates and homework, standing in the school yard, and hiding the alley trees so that they could not be seen from the school gates.

But instead of complaining about them, she resigned herself to the idea of “nothing can be done.”

— … I’ll talk to them.

“You, Miyuki-Sempai!” Izumi shouted with surprise.

Yes. I’ll ask the media people to go home.

It’s dangerous!

I’m against it, too.

After Izumi, Shizuku also tried to stop Miyuki. Since Shizuku was not as perevozbuzhdjonnoj as Izumi, she was more convincing for Miyuki.

I don’t want to do it myself, but can I just stand here and do nothing? I’m the president of the school board.

“But Miyuki and Tatsuya-Sana have a special relationship.

Right. That’s why I should.

Versa.

Versa?

“They have certainly studied the available data and know that Miyuki is a former sister and now a bride of Tatsuya-Sana. It would not be difficult for the media to find out.

Shizuku said an unusually long speech for her intalkativeness. She probably felt the impending danger that Miyuki would come out to the reporters.

Do you realize that’s not normal? If it aggravates the situation, it will not only be your problem, Miyuki.

—… Are you saying this could lead to a worsening of the reputation of all magicians in general?

-I do not want to admit, but the probability of this is not equal to zero.

The mood of Miyuki worsened. In a sense, she was guilty of her tacuej engagement.

Although Shizuku noticed this, she was not going to retreat. But Honoka and Mikihiko, standing nearby, were very nervous.

“The sense of responsibility Miyuki can be understood. But this time it is better to stop.

Kitayama Ushio, father of Shizuku, is the owner of a large group of companies. When it came to Ushio, even the media hampered, and calls for open attacks became rare. But he was always cautious in counteracting the media.

Perhaps it was her father’s image because she could not consider it. It seems that Shizuku assessed the power of the media so much to be afraid of them more than anyone present here.

“Even if you say so…

Now it is a situation that one cannot do nothing. Of course, Miyuki was going to continue what she took. But she suddenly sent her gaze behind the backs of the reporters, and froze in that position.

— … Miyuki-Sempai?

Ignoring the voice of Izumi, Miyuki continued to look in that direction, Okrugliv eyes. The voice of Izumi simply did not reach her consciousness.

Feeling amiss, everyone looked where Miyuki looked. Carefully closer, the rest also realized that the car is approaching.

“Is it really…? “Muttered Honoka. She’s not the only one who knew who was approaching this car.

Suddenly Miyuki tried to run to the school gate. But mine stopped her, grabbing behind her arm.

Miyuki surprised. She returned to her self-control, and she realized that she had forgotten. Miyuki smiled at mine, and she let go of her hand and bowed.

Miyuki went calm and mine followed her.

Honoka and Shizuku, Kasumi and Izumi, Shiina and Saburo, each pair exchanged views, and they all went after Miyuki and Minami.

The last went left without attention Mikihiko. Tomicuka and Takuma stayed in the school yard without going out to the alley.

The journalists, reporters and operators gathered at the school gates noticed the approach of the electric vehicle and freed the road. Recently, the police likes to arrest for obstructing road traffic. Although this is a minor violation, it is a clear illegal act, so it will be difficult for the media to file a complaint.

If you are lucky, they can get inside when the electric car will enter. They had even such assumptions.

The electric car stopped in front of the school gates.

With a little delay after that, the other side of the gate came Miyuki and the rest. Few of the reporters and journalists noticed them. The man who came out of the electric vehicle caused a lot of noise among the mass media representatives.

— … Why…?

Swallowing the phrase “They-sama “, Miyuki said only that. Those who came out of the driver’s seat electric vehicle was Tatsuya.

“You are Shiba Tatsuya-san, aren’t you?”

For media representatives, the appearance of Tatsuya now was quite unexpected. Tatsuya was dressed in the form of the first school and did not use any means of disguise or concealment of the face. If it was a reporter who had already studied data on Tatsuo, he would have unerringly recognized him by appearance. But by the tone of the reporter, who first spoke to Tacuej, it was evident that he doubted.

Yes, it is.

Tatsuya answered in a calm voice. He had a natural tone of voice, and he had no impression that he was pretending not understanding what was going on.

— … Is it true that you are Taurus silver?

The reporter for a moment was discouraged this imperturbability, which showed that most likely, the interview will not work, but he quickly pulled himself together and demonstrated his excellent ability to be arrogant.

I thought we had already talked to the press?

The Tatsuya response was neither “Yes ” nor “no “.

-On Friday in the main office of FLT will be held a press conference of Taurus silver. If in doubt, ask yourself.

The voice of Tatsuya was loud enough to be heard not only by reporters, surrounded it with microphones, but also by everyone else. Including even the farthest ranges.

Including even those who stood on the other side of the closed school gates.

A press conference? They decided to do it…

The voice of Probormotavshego this Mikihiko was half voshishhjonnyj and half shocked.

Miyuki stood motionless with wide open eyes, and covered his mouth with his hand.

Tatsuya looked at Miyuki. Even if he hadn’t heard the voice of Mikihiko, he already knew that Miyuki and the rest were behind the gate.

“Please clear the way.”

Tatsuya appealed to a group of journalists huddled the gates of the school. He did not shout and did not even speak with an elevated voice. This voice has absolutely no pressure.

But despite this, surrounded his journalists and reporters retreated back, poshatnuvshising and unsolidly standing on their feet.

But some of them still remained before the Tacuej, blushing with shame for their weakness.

So you’re Taurus silver!

Who are you, excuse me?

Tatsuya responded with an indifferent voice to this allegation.

That?

It seems that his question was for the Bonin journalist something unexpected. However, he looked foolish only a few seconds later, then came to himself, and proudly announced the name of one major newspaper on which he works.

Clear. But if you’re not a single journalist, you should have heard from your company.

What to hear!?

The journalist was about 30 years old. Of course, he did not like that the young guy who is younger than him for more than 10 years, behaving so unsuitable. He asked Tacuju in an aggressive manner.

In the eyes of Tatsuya, looking at this journalist, there was no irritation, no anger, no contempt, no pity. In other words, it was a sight equivalent a look at the lying on the side of the stone.

Seeing this view, the journalist did not fall into the frenzy, but trembled. The journalist looked at Tacuju as a creepy creature belonging to another species. If someone had met a harmless man, but then found out that the man was actually different from him, he would have had a similar view, as the journalist now has.

-those organizations that receive complaints about interrogations from first- school students will be denied admission to the Silver Taurus press conference. The FLT should have been alerted.

The wave of confusion spread to the press officers gathered here. Apparently, half of those present didn’t even hear about what Tatsuya said.

It’s only four days. I think waiting so long will not be considered a violation of the freedom of the press.

The words of Tatsuya not convinced the journalists. But stubborn objections did not follow.

Because before they started swearing, they heard a loud clap.

This clap was the sound of the shot. The screeching scream of one of the female reporters was followed.

Reporter, interrogated tacuju, fell, landing on his ass. Tatsuya noticed that he was going to shoot, and pushed the reporter off the trajectory of the bullet.

Tatsuya stood back to the journalist. As if in slow motion, he instantly turned around and caught a bullet with his hand.

After that he pried the left hand fist. A pistol bullet fell out of him.

Reporters standing next to Tacuej, froze, looking at this scene. Some of the reporters noticed that Tatsuya wears black gloves, but it still didn’t explain anything. Even if you wear high-performance bulletproof gloves, they won’t catch a bullet.

A crowd of journalists, reporters and operators threw skelter. People with panic cries tried to escape from Zatesavshegosja in the crowd of the killer with a pistol, resulting in a crush and crush. Some stumbled and fell, but the rest, whether their comrades or rivals, fleeing, just trampled and kicked fallen.

The killer didn’t even look at the runaway reporters. Bloodshot eyes looked only at Tacuju.

Clutching a pistol in his hand, he kept him tacuju.

There were several sounds of shots in a row. Tatsuya caught all the flying bullets.

Needless to say, it was not a simple trick.

Releasing the magic of decomposition in all directions, Tatsuya not rasshhepljal the bullets themselves, and dispelling their momentum (vector) movement forward.

By the way, if you try to deposition too much, then at the point of exposure there is an antiacting force. This will not reduce the damage to the hand pole the bullet. Would not lessen if it was a physical impact.

But for the beginning it is necessary to mention, that decomposition of impulse of a flying bullet without application of external influence is not a physical “phenomenon “. “Information ” that the “bullet pulse dissipates ” existed not only at the point of impact, but also in the entire surrounding space. As a result, the bullets flew to the palm of the Tatsuya already practically stopped.

But the essence of this could only feel the wizards. HID among journalists, a terrorist from the anti-magic movement panicked, seeing with his own eyes such a physically impossible phenomenon for man, as “Catching bullets “.

Even after the shutter stopped moving back (that is, the cartridges ended), he still kept the tacuju in sight and continued to pull the trigger convulsively.

Tatsuya did not try to grasp the terrorist, though he clearly lost his mind and had plenty of open places to attack. So he wanted to show journalists and reporters that it was attacking him, not the other way around.

Tatsuya Eyes looked at the clownery with a senseless pull of the trigger, but his consciousness was occupied with vigilance against possible accomplices. But at this point there were no signs of the appearance of other attackers.

Looks like it was a single criminal. Coming to this conclusion, Tatsuya went to this terrorist.

That man had a bizarre cry. It is not known whether it was possible to call it a cry, because those people who did not see this man, would confuse it with howling stray dog. or c “Howling the injured person ” *.

[Loser, Loser, loser, loser-such values have a used word. But literally it translates “Losing dog “. In English, there is also an analogue with a similar value: “Underdog “.]

Tatsuya made the second step, walking the usual walking gait. The man threw in a Tacuju gun, which ended the cartridges. Tatsuya not even shirked, but the gun flew past him.

Shouting already something more similar to the human language, the terrorist put his right hand in his pocket and took out a short knife.

It was the so-called Bonder Knife, at which at Grip hand the blade protrudes forward a fist. Wearing this was completely illegal, but after using the gun it was silly to think about it.

Although he had a short blade, his length was enough to kill a man. Nevertheless, Tatsuya has made the third step, completely ignoring this blade. Taking another step, he would have already been at arm’s length between them.

But this last step was made by this man, a terrorist. He poised a tychkovym stab at Tatsuya’s belly.

Although it was a surprise for him that he was not in the face, he dodged the blow, leaving the body to the right. At the same time he grabbed the left hand of the man behind the wrist of his right hand and pulled it, returning the body back.

The man lost his balance and fell.

At this point, finally, a guard working in the first school appeared. He slightly opened the gate and climbed into the resulting gap. Naturally, there were no crazy journalists, who decided to take advantage of such a chance to get to the territory of the school.

The guard rushed into place. Prior to the arrival of the guard Tatsuya stood, stepping on the compressive bonder knife the right hand of the man.

Among the USPOKOIVSHIHSJA media staff, there was a noise of voices trying to understand what had happened.

Is it magic now?

“There is no reaction.

Talk about this wording was heard from different directions. Everyone was surprised by the fact that Tatsuya caught a criminal without magic. In fact, he used magic when catching bullets, but the sensors available to those people were unable to detect the magic of Tatsuya.

The magician was catching bullets, not using magic, and defused a man with a knife without getting any wounds. Reporters, operators and journalists were all frozen and stood, not knowing how to understand it.

Tatsuya took advantage of this hitch, penetrated the school gates and brought Miyuki and Minami. He sated them to the rear seats, sat down on the driver’s seat, and drove the car. The reporters reflexively disembarked from the road, letting them pass.

— … They, when did you get the right?

Miyuki a lot of things to ask, but the first thing she asked was a relatively unimportant question.

There are also other conditions for obtaining driving rights in addition to reaching the age of 18. But unlike in past times, there is now an opportunity to circumvent these limitations. If there is a need to perform work duties, and there is a guarantee from the employer, then, as in the case of the rights to the motorcycle, the right to control the car can be obtained after the completion of compulsory education. For example, Kacuto got the right to manage a conventional car immediately after admission to the first school, under the pretext of the need to work in a construction company managed by the family reveals. These rights are only necessary for management to be a passenger, they are not needed. However, the certification exam is much more difficult than usual.

Tatsuya did not use this exception. His work as Taurus Silver is a secret (now can already say “was secret “), so he could not fulfill the condition “Employer’s guarantees “.

Right after he moved to Izu. After all, the machine is much more convenient in most cases.

“I didn’t even know… You could have told me. They is so secretive.

Ha-ha, I’m sorry.

Tatsuya turned to so cute obizhajushhejsja Miyuki, and apologized. Of course, he could have afforded it because the car was driving autopilot. After such a minded response, Miyuki finally felt relieved.

—… But why did you come to pick me up? Why risk and appear before the media?

“Because I thought that Miyuki, as President of the school council, would not be able to resist any action. I couldn’t afford to burden you with such tedious things.

-they-itself…

Miyuki, as usual, made an enthusiastic face, and from the face of mines unnaturally completely disappeared expression.

So, what was your real goal?

When Miyuki asked about the real intentions of Tatsuya, her voice was still slightly intoxicated delight. Mine wide open eyes and blinked as frightened by the loud sound of a dove. It was because she did not expect that Miyuki would doubt the words of Tatsuya.

Hurt. I didn’t lie.

Unlike the contents of the phrase, the voice of Tatsuya was cheerful.

But it’s not just that, is it?

Miyuki also spoke with a smile, but she did not feel deceived at all.

-I had a goal to warn the media. To tell them, that if they will continue to be unceremoniously here something sniff, then in the future will not be able to receive important information. Another goal was also to show that I am not afraid of the media. But the main thing was getting rid of the troubles in which the first school came, and thus to reduce the load on the Miyuki.

— … I got it. Now I understand.

Implying in the answer that she “did not understand anything “, Miyuki just gave up.

As expected Tatsuya, surrounded first school reporters disappeared. It can’t be said that it was “fast “, but 30 minutes after the electric car Tatsuya left, all reporters and journalists have already dispersed.

There were no reporters who pretended to be gone, but hid themselves and caught the passing pupils of the first school to pry the information. Pupils of the first school (and working staff) were able to return home safely from school.

After all, the threat of losing the invitation to the Silver Taurus press conference proved to be effective.

Dovezja Miyuki to her new home in Tjofu, and having received this information from an observer for the first school, Tatsuya returned to Izu. Those who watched the first school were not Tatsuya himself. But he had connections with those who orchestrated the surveillance.

Returning to Izu, Tatsuya met with his information provider, who returned before him and waited for him in the villa’s living room.

-Hyogo-san, today you have taken good care of various affairs.

“Tatsuya, you have also worked well today.

Hyogo stood opposite the Sevshego on the chair Tatsuya. Naturally, Tatsuya was not going to get up, and Hyogo stubbornly was not going to sit down. In addition, Tatsuya called him “Hyogo-san ” Not because they befriended, but to distinguish him from his father, who, like Hyogo, is the butler of the family Jocuba.

No, I just took Miyuki. Yes, thanks for the info on attacker.

Under the information about attacker was meant the case when the terrorist shot at Tacuju. To tell the truth, Tatsuya was informed in advance Hyogo that among the crowding of the first school reporters can hide murderers.

“Everything went well?

Yes. Although it was unexpected that he was the only one.

-to Miyuki-did not get wounds from stray bullets, we have taken care in advance to reduce their number… Were these unnecessary actions?

-Reduce the number? Got it… No, I think it was reasonable.

Thank you for your praise.

Hyogo bowed, putting his hand on his chest.

-it seems that among the amaze shooting on Tatsuo-the media staff could begin some excitement. There were reports that they had begun to see hints that there could be a connection between that armed terrorist and the anti- magic movement.

-it seems that it was expedient to give him a shot.

“For people who do not deal with weapons, the scene in which they shoot a man is quite shocking, even if the victim is their sworn enemy. And this time, because of the fact that Tatsuya-itself was catching bullets, leaving them in the same form, the impression was even stronger. I suspect that the effect of this will begin to spread gradually.

Would it be better if I was injured?

Probably, yes. However, Miyuki-herself would be saddened if Tatsuya-herself shed blood, so stop the bullets was the best solution.

Really. There would be a reverse effect if Miyuki lost her head and her magic would get out of control.

Tatsuya sarcastically chuckled, saying this, but Hyogo bowed, pretending not to notice it.

Like these two said, Tatsuya deliberately gave the terrorist a shot at him. Although the terrorist was not a fake in itself, but before the plan of attack was known, two people were preparing to play that role.

“The original plan was to let them know that if they were close to the wizards, they could be attacked by supporters of the antimagic movement.

I think this warning came to them. I am also thinking of preparing a few reports that Antimagisty is a hateful terrorist for all.

I’ll leave it to you.

As you wish.

Hyogo bowed again, putting his hand on his chest, and his face looked happy perhaps from the fact that he enjoyed this backstage work.

In addition to the villa where Tatsuya lived, the Jocuba family had another property in Izu. It was a small separate house from which it was possible to follow resting in Villa Mia, not disturbing it.

Among all Jocuby, Mia was the only owner of magic with unique properties. Even if she was overloaded with the use of magic and could not fully work as a magician, but still expected that it will try to kidnap all sorts of vile hunters for this unique skill.

In fact, there were as many as three attacks to kidnap Mia, and all of them were repulsed, so the construction of the house was not an unnecessary concern. However, after Mia’s death, the house was abandoned and only occasionally visited to maintain order.

Although all this time Tatsuya resided only in the villa, the possibility of using that house after a long downtime was also checked.

Mrs. We did not find any problems with furniture, appliances and other accessories.

Thank you for your work.

Tsukuba Yuka, the eldest daughter of the Tsukuba family, one of the side branches of the Jocuba family, nodded generously.

-If the luggage is transported, can you take the case?

It was the evening of the day when Tatsuya dined with Maya, discussing how to react to the information war announced by two Clarks, Edward and Raymond. It goes without saying that Yuka visited this little house not for entertainment. and to complete the task entrusted to the head of the family Jocuba.

The work entrusted to Maya family Tsukuba was to erect a “cleansing from people ” barrier, which should keep the media from approaching the villa on which the Tatsuya dwells. Such spells are a speciality of ancient magic, and modern magic was not initially focused on such activity. But among all families with a family relationship with Jocuboj, the Tsukuba family was best specialized in the magic of mental intervention. Using such conditions to activate the magic that the duration is increased by decreasing the power, you can build barriers not worse than the users of ancient magic.

They arrived at the observation house already in the evening, so when the installation of the barrier was completed, it was already dark. If you can use magic, it doesn’t mean that you can see in the dark. Night vision is a magical ability.

“Madam, a suspicious person has been found.”

“Uh, where?”

That’s why Yuka didn’t notice that man.

—… Oh, I see. Looks like he’s watching the villa on which Tatsuya-san is located.

A suspicious man was dressed in a dark blue jacket and trousers, which were poorly distinguishable in the dark, and had binoculars hanging on his neck. Even at the place where he stood, one could come to the conclusion that he, as said Yuka, came to watch the activity of Tatsuya.

Subordinates Yuki spotted this man with a newly created barrier. This barrier, created under the guidance of Yuki, interferes with the idea that people can not recognize the existence of the villa, which is Tatsuya. The principle of action is the same as that of “ghost step ” Zhou Gunczinja and Chen Sjanshjenja. The eyes see something, but the consciousness thinks it doesn’t see it.

And how does that affect the person who was watching the villa right before the barrier was erected? He’d think the villa was suddenly gone.

No wonder he may accidentally stop hiding his presence.

Conversely, if this person did not even flinch, it would mean that he has the skills to hide his presence from Yuki and her subordinates.

Grab him. Not to kill. No serious injuries.

Taken.

The wizards accompanying the Yuka, dissolved in the darkness, leaving one of them as its guard.

-In any case, Tatsuya-San certainly noticed him…

Yuka looked at the villa where Tatsuya was located. The bright light from the windows made the villa noticeable in the dark.

Hardly Tatsuya did not notice that behind it peeping. It seems that he left that man because he came to the conclusion that there would be no real harm from him. Or he thought that even if he catches him, then the follow-up action on the issue can be a troublesome affair.

This man hid on the land belonging to the villa. All surrounding areas were the property of the Jocuba family (more precisely the real estate company, which was secretly managed by the Jocuba family). But there were no fences and fences there. Even if the offender is apprehended under the pretext of an unlawful invasion, he can pretend that he has not noticed and in retaliation to accuse of exceeding the necessary measures.

— … Looks like he’s decided to throw those difficulties at us.

Tatsuya should have noticed not only a suspicious person, but also a group of Yuki. He thought he didn’t have to get his hands dirty. Yuka deeply sighed, remembering the face of his not-so-sweet distant relative.

-the chapter-itself, the construction of the barrier is completed without delay.

Good work.

After completing the interrogation of a suspicious person, Yuka returned to a small house and called Maya with a report.

“After that, we discovered a suspicious type, watching the tacuej-dignity, caught him and interrogated him. and?

Maya slightly rounded eyes, and the corners of her lips slightly raised, forming a smile.

Did you determine his affiliation?

It was the agent of the Tomita family.

-Tomita of a hundred families… I think they were on a special account with the Magic Association, didn’t they?

Yes. The observation of tacuej-dignity was conducted on the proposal of the Magic Association.

-Clear…

Maya nodded with a charming smile on her face. Yuka felt a chill on her back, but she somehow managed to keep her face calm.

-According to the agent of the family Tomita, he had no intention to cause harm. Apparently, the Magic Association thought that Tatsuya-san would try to hide somewhere.

Clear.

We still have the agent. What do we do with it?

Let him go. No need to erase memory.

— … Will it be okay?

Yes. Our family Jocuba never abandons their people. It is necessary to remind about this magic Association.

“… Too impertinently, “Yuka unwittingly thought so. At least she didn’t say it out loud.

If we remember the circumstances in which it was tatsuya until last year, it is quite a good impression.

No, it’s not just the past. Yuka believed that the duel with the head of the reveals family was a battle that he had to go alone as the one who would become the husband of the next head of the Jocuba family. But at the same time she felt that not to take any measures against the military Intelligence Department was quite brutal on the part of Jocuby.

You wanted to say something else?

-Yes, but it does not apply to the task.

Yuka answered Maya’s question immediately, as if she were not thinking of anything superfluous. By such abilities Yuka was in the first place among four candidates for the right to be the next head of the family.

I don’t mind.

“My mother is concerned that the seal of Tatsuya-Sana has disappeared.

“Worried ” is a rather discreet description, isn’t it?

Even if Maya was joking, Yuka couldn’t refute it.

Current, Yuki’s mother, is proud of his magical powers. Of course, this kind of pride is present in every magician, but Toki had a special case. Knowing this, not only the Maya, and anyone will guess that the destruction of the vow of the current was hysterical.

-Does the head think that this is not a problem?

Instead of arguing, Yuka directly asked about Maya’s intentions.

“That the vow was scattered? Hmm, I don’t think there’s going to be a problem, but… There’s nothing to be done about it, right?

Nothing to do?

Maya’s response surprised Yuka.

“I knew it could be dissipated in theory. But who would have thought that Tatsuya-San would be able to do something annoys the dangers of Miyuki- san?

Yes. Really.

According to the system of the vow itself, it was expected that when destroying the magic itself, the spell-supporting Miyuki could get serious damage. It was really unexpected that Tatsuya went to that risk.

“In addition, we will not be able to re-impose a vow on Tacuju-Sana.

Yuka had nothing but to admit what Maya said.

The vow imposes a heavy burden not only on the person he was applied to, but also on the one who supports the spell. And it’s not just a response to his dispelled. In a state where the vow will be active, it is daily, on a permanent basis, will harm the magic abilities of the one who supports the spell.

The current Tatsuya will not allow the use of magic that would reduce the magical abilities of Miyuki.

-When we can not do anything, it remains only to run away from reality?

This comment by Maya was an acute criticism, hidden under the guise of reproach mother Yuki, who had gone out of her own because of the destruction of the Vow.

-True… I think you’re right. “Answered Yuka, realizing it. She answered so not because she had no choice because she submissive, but because she understood the meaning of the expression “escape from reality.”