As for the meteor burn earlier, it was obvious that the representative from the Imperial side was not using it.
　Someone on the other side is working on a magic formula.

　It uses Analyze, an analytical magic, extensively.
　Specifically, a range that could encompass the entire second layer.

"......?

　I was closer than I thought.
　He's hiding in the grass, using a spell called Namereon Sympathy.

"Huh. ......

　It's so lousy that I can't help but sigh.
　This spell, called Namereon Sympathy, assimilates the surrounding scenery and makes it difficult to find.
　I wonder if they think they haven't been spotted yet.

"Kurt. What's wrong?
Is there something wrong?

　I'm sure you're aware of the fact that I'm not.

　Anyway, ...... why are you so close to me?
　We just need more remote support.
　All right. If you're too far away, you can't set up a magic formula to activate ...... instead.
　Well, if I were back home, I could still get my magic to King's Landing.

"Hey, get your ass out here. Don't play dumb.

　I'm talking to the one who's mimicking magic.

"It doesn't seem to work on you. I guess you know the truth, too.

　The old man breaks the spell and reveals himself.

"Oh!　Where have you been?
"Could it be ...... magic?　Are you saying that Kurt was the only one who could see you?

　Lara and Marise could not hide their surprise at the sudden appearance of the (seemingly) old man.

　I'm not sure what to make of this. I'm not sure what to make of it.

What are you?
"I am Arnolt, the Four Wise Men. I am Arnolt, the Four Wise Men, and I have come down here to speak with you.

　The old man ...... said with an air of authority.

　Talk?
　What the hell is this?

You know, the Four Wise Men are the most powerful wizards in the Empire!
It is said that they can see everything in this world and have the power to control the world. ...... I never thought I would see you here!

　Lara and Marise are bracing themselves.
　The third graders, Corey and Glenn, reacted in the same way.

You're quite the celebrity, aren't you?
"It doesn't matter to me either.

　Arnold sighs.
　Now, let's see what ...... we can do about it.

"The Empire is intervening in the exchange game. Do you accept that?
"What makes you think that?

　Arnolt smiles like a man.

The first thing is that surveillance grimoire. I had to reverse the magic to see it all. Apparently, the Empire was trying to check on us from a distance.
Correct.
And the warding spell they cast on the students. That's not something they can do on their own, judging by their abilities.

　According to Lara and Marise, warding magic is quite difficult in this day and age.
　This can be seen in the dormitories of the magic academy, which are not well warded.
　And yet, how can you use it on a representative of the empire who is just chanting magic?
　The answer is ...... not possible.

"Maybe it's something you put up. I'm sure you've seen the warding spells I've cast on the national team.
...... is correct.

　He says it so honestly.
　It's hard to tell what he's thinking from his expression. But at best, he's probably saying, "I'm going to kill him and shut him up soon anyway, so let him talk all he wants.

The meteor burn you deployed on his behalf. It's not the first time you've done this.　This isn't the first time. You've done this many times before, haven't you?
"Correct.

　Erika said that if the capital side had almost won before, bad luck would have happened.
　In any case, the empire was behind the scenes pulling the strings to make it look like bad luck.
　Just like today.

　...... Well, they've destroyed my surveillance equipment and they're confused by my spirit magic.
　That's why, for once, I used such an obvious method to surprise them,.......

"Thou art wise. I'm not crazy.
"Crazy?
Now that I've heard your story, let's get down to business. ...... Would you like to join forces with our empire?



　Huh?

Thy power is too good for slothful King's Landing.
What makes you say that?
I can tell from your use of no-chant magic. You, like us, know a part of the truth. I do.
As you said before, the truth ......?　Do you perhaps know something about the decline of this world?

　I ask.
　Lara and Marise will have no idea what I'm talking about.

　Arnold chuckles and says, "C'mon, .......

"So you only know part of ....... Then come to the Empire. I will show you the truth.

　Arnolt reaches out his hand.

"Kurt. ......
No, you can't go!

　Lara and Marise grabbed my arms.

　...... Oh dear.
　They look worried, but they don't need to think about it.


No. I've always hated the Empire. Why should I join forces with you?


　He spat out.

I'm also curious about the "Four Wise Men".
　It's possible that there's someone stronger than me that I'm looking for, but looking at ...... Arnolt, I don't think so.

　If you're not sure what to do, you can always ask your doctor.
　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that the demon gods have destroyed you, but I'm not sure that they'll still be making me feel uncomfortable in the world ......1000 years from now.

　Even if there was someone stronger than me in the Empire, I wouldn't join forces with them.
　Because I don't want to join with the strong, I want to fight.
　It would be easier if we were enemies.

Don't you want to know the truth?
Why don't I just fight you now and find out?

　Arnold's smile deepened.

How can you talk like that in front of me, the Four Great Sages?
"How can you talk like that in front of me, the 'Four Great Sages'?" "Don't keep repeating 'Four Great Sages' and 'Four Great Sages'. You're making me look smaller and smaller.
"...... is fine. This answer was somewhat predictable. Then we'll stick to the original plan.

　"Then we'll do as we planned." "Arnold will cast a spell.


"Only kill.


　Arnauld was about to unleash his magic. Judging from the magic formula, it was probably Thunderbolt, a thunderbolt spell.

Crap!
We have to get out of here!

　Lara and Marise cowered from the oncoming thunderbolts.
　But I...

"...... is boring.

　I raise my right hand.
　Then a circle of protection appeared in front of us, blocking all lightning strikes from all directions.

"Hey, ......!

　Arnolt's expression was surprised.
　I'm not sure what to make of it.

Now, ......, will you let me get serious?