Countless eyes were fixed on me and Citly, who had fallen asleep.

First of all, I had to grasp the situation, but as usual, I had no idea what was going on.

However, since I had come to the Imperial Capital and become a Hunter, I had encountered many situations like this, so I was completely used to such situations (in a bad way).

The flow of time in the Imperial City was probably too fast for me. That's why they can see things that I can't, and they say things that make no sense to me at all.

What in the world makes this Lucia's teacher, Sage, think that I destroyed half the academy?
It was that monster that destroyed the academy. You can't think that I brought in that monster, no matter how bad my luck is. That's for sure. .......

If anything, it's more likely that a mage in some lab did some strange experiments.

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You can find a lot more than just a few things that you can do with your time. At that time, Lucia had just turned fifteen, and I was more curious, but apparently, they thought I had done something terrible.

Not knowing what to do, I sat still and said nothing, and Professor Sage said in his same low-pitched voice.

''According to our investigation, the level 8 hunter, Krai Andrich of the Several Transformations , sent to this Zebrudia Academy of Magic a natural enemy of mages with an extremely powerful magic absorption ability - the root of dangerous creatures, and as a result, the grounds of this academy were covered with a layer of the legitimate 127th layer. The result was the complete destruction of the 115 layers of the original 127 layers of wards that had been placed on the campus. It is possible that this is a violation of one of the three crimes and felonies in the imperial law, "Bringing in magical creatures that destroy city functions.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that will help you out.

I'm not sure what to make of that.
I'm not sure how long it will take for Citry to get back to normal. Could it be because of the magic circle on the floor?

'Among the 127 layers of wards, there are technologies that have never been broken and have already been lost. I destroyed those wards.

'Like a fragile glass'.

The mage next to him interjected with a serious expression. Perhaps it was because the other mages were old, but the sage cluster nodding in the center while looking like his grandson seemed like a joke. I've heard that spirit people (Nobles) age at a slower rate, but I wonder how old they are. .......

Sage nodded plausibly at his companion's words.

'Yes, just like a fragile glass. It was an outdated ward, but it was also valuable for academic purposes. Thanks to the efforts of the Abyssal Fire Extinction and the mages of the academy, the magical creature was reduced to ashes, but not only the faculty and staff, but also many students fell victim to the magical creature's poisoning and were forcibly squeezed out of their magic power, and even now, some of them have yet to recover from the lack of magic power. This is an obvious hostile act against the academy. I'm not sure what to make of it.

I see. ...... But even if I were to commit such a criminal act, you guys are still allowing the Abyssal Fire to burn, right?
That old lady, while we were on vacation and playing with the hot spring dragons, apparently she got into a fight with Akasha in the city and burned her. Shouldn't we condemn her first?

But I want to clear up a misunderstanding. ...... I don't know why, but they don't suspect my involvement in the incident. I don't like that trust.
I don't know what they've been investigating, but I'm not sure they're impartial.

Professor Sage's voice was cold and almost emotionless. I suppose it's partly her personality, but she's always been pretty hard on me.

'And you, of all people, Lucia's brother, it seems that you're looking for a price. If it weren't for the arrival of that dangerous magical creature, the Abyssal Annihilation, all the remaining wards would have been destroyed, and there's no telling how much of an uproar it would have caused. It is possible that the magical creature could have escaped from the academy and brought ruin to the imperial capital.

I look around at the dozen or so mages surrounding me. I don't know their names, but each and every one of them must be one of the best mages in the Imperial Capital, to be allowed to be in a place like this.

I wonder why no one is defending me when the wisdom of this Imperial City is gathered here.

And it's not me who's asking for the price, it's Citri.


...... Well, I have you, Franz. Mr. Frantz. He can't be ruined, unlike Cytry.



I'll ask for help later with the sympathetic stones. Lucia's teacher gave me a quizzical look as I made up my mind.


'Why don't you say anything? If you have any objections, I'm all ears at ....... If you have any objections, just ask. Otherwise, you will be dealt with by the laws of the academy in accordance with the regular procedures of imperial law.

This academy was extraterritorial. .......
I've heard that from Lucia. I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it or not. I came here just because I had to, and now I've walked into a terrible place.

I'm not going to argue with you. ...... I've pleaded not guilty and have never been heard from. I'd like to clear up the misunderstanding as peacefully as possible so as not to offend.


Then one of the mages surrounding us raised his hand and said.

'But, Professor Sage. He's Lucia Rogers' brother, isn't it a problem to dispose of him without Lucia's permission?'

He looked serious. At those words, the other mages also raised their voices.

'The All-Powerful is a talent that can rival the Abyssal Fire. Moreover, unlike Rosemary, who was feared for turning the area into a sea of fire with her fire art, she is well-behaved. She has developed several new techniques.

'If there's any change in Lucia's mind after disposing of the Thousand Transformations, it's a problem. I wonder how the students who adore her will react...''

The same professor's words caused Lucia's teacher's brows to crease. It seems that my sister is very popular.

Lucia , I'm so glad you're doing so well. Come on, Lucia! Come on!

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''In the first place, the [Thousand Transformations] is a man who was even chosen to be the Emperor's bodyguard. Even though he is allowed to dispose of them at his own discretion, it is only as a last resort. In this case, it's too dangerous.

'............ There is no mistaking the charges against him. It's the mage's custom to repay a favor with a favor and take revenge with revenge.

'It was Lucia who carried the stuff. It's unreasonable to punish only the Thousand Transformations without punishing Lucia.'

'If you say that, then there's also a problem with Anna for carelessly handling that wand...'

'It's no wonder Professor Sage's lab seems to have a crack in it.

'Is it because you are angry that you were not allowed to take the Advanced Compound Spirit Wand Qualification Exam that I recommended ......?

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I'm not the one who brought in the monster,......, but I'm sorry for the inconvenience!

Finally, a strange accusation was made, and Professor Sage glared at the other professors.

'...... How can that be! I'm merely exercising my legitimate right. In the first place, a mage has broken the venerable wards of the old home!

''It's ............, but although it's said to be venerable, it's something that has been neglected for decades, and we've been told that it must be re-tensioned sooner or later. On the contrary, isn't it a good thing that it was torn down?

'That's just a consequence! What kind of idiot would say thank you for breaking the warding without any prior consent? The way you did it was too violent!


Lucia's brother's correction is too ...... strong. At least, it seems to me that Professor Sage is right.
The only thing wrong with it is that ...... I have no flaws whatsoever.



I'm not the one arguing with you, but Sage is glaring at me.
The female mage next to me, who looked three times as old as Sage, pointed at me and tried to persuade Sage in a high-pitched voice.

'However, I want you to think calmly, Professor Sage. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.

Huh. That's right, I'm Lucia Roger's brother. I don't know why, but we're hardly related by blood. .......

Looking at the professors, they seem to be divided between the fact that Senhenhenbanka is Lucia's brother and should be forgiven, and the fact that it doesn't matter and let him pay for his sins. I'm waiting for the arrival of the group that says Senken Banka is not guilty.

I didn't know where to start, so I was forced to smile, and Sage looked at me with an icy gaze that seemed to condense Lucia's cold stare.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm sure you'll understand. I'm not like the others. I won't pander to her like the others, not even if she's my apprentice's brother. In the first place, Lucia has told me a lot about your methods. You can barely move within those wards, and you can't use your best tools or magic.

I didn't notice because you didn't try to move.
And then I realized something and opened my eyes. Mr. Sage sniffed.

'It's too late for that look now. Punishment for sin--breaking the wards of Zebuldiah Academy of Magic is unheard of. The details of the punishment will be the result of discussions with the heads of the academy's various research departments, but ...... the scale is large. I'm sure you'll agree.


You can't use treasure or magic,............, which means that Citrie was my treasure,......?



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'? Hey, hey, hey, what are you thinking! Listen to me carefully! There's no way a mage would divulge information about the treasures! We're trying to find out the damage caused by the magical creature. You'll be imprisoned there until an official announcement is made!


............ Is Lucia's gesture perhaps inherited from her teacher? Or are you more influenced by your teacher?


So I spoke up for the first time. It's not good that they won't let me leave.


'Um, ......, if you don't let me out, I'll be in trouble. ......'


There's a cake in the fridge in my room that's about to expire.


'You can be in as much trouble as you like. We're the ones in trouble.

He said coldly. I know you're in trouble, but I wish I hadn't come if I was going to be in trouble. It's my fault that I'm not capable of solving problems, but I move when pushed.

'It's a terrible harassment to cause trouble at this ...... time, when I'm busy with inquiries about the curse from the Astrological Institute.

'Oh, so you're like that too. What a coincidence.

'............ Shut up. I'm Lucia's teacher, but I'm not your teacher! As you know, Nobles are strong not only in magic but also in spell power. The strength of their telekinesis is different. Most of the curses that have been called disasters so far have been caused by spirit men. That said, I don't want you to keep making strange inquiries on my end.

Sage brushes her bangs and sighs in a slightly excessive manner. She looks tired.
He was recruited by the emperor himself, and it seems that even a mage of his caliber, who has earned the nickname "Immortal," has no end of troubles. I can't help but feel a little camaraderie.

Sage cowered and started walking towards the door. The first time I tried to stand up to stop him, I couldn't move an inch.
It's not so much that I can't move, but it's a strange feeling as if the commands from my brain are not being transmitted to my body. I could talk, I could even pinch my cheek. ...... Is this the power of this latest type of ward?
This is not good. ---- Hey, Citrie, how long have you been whimpering? Isn't your body moving?

It seems like there's nothing you can do about it. It's a good thing that you're not the only one.

It wasn't Lucia who came in, contrary to my expectations. Sage-san frowned at the student mage wearing a chic robe.

'What's with you all of a sudden?

'I've just finished checking the damage situation. I'd like to ask you a few questions.

The mage glanced at me once, then quickly approached Mr. Sage and asked him a question.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for,

'............ Hmm, that's ...... I see--'

'That's--no, but that's the result--'

It seems that something quite unexpected has happened. The color of his gaze at me changes.
Mr. Sage's eyes widened, and then his expression twisted violently.

I'm not sure what you're thinking...' ............

'............ Indeed, yes. I hate to lose it, but--'

'............ No, no, no, that's obviously not right. How can that be?

'..............................'



A feverish voice. What the hell is going on?

As we waited for the conversation to end in a daze, the mage who had been whispering in our ears left and Sage-san approached us with a frown on his face.
He looked down at us from close range for a while, but then he clucked loudly and poked the magic circle with his staff.

The shining light of the magic circle disappeared as if it had lost its power.
As I blinked my eyes while being clutched by the squishy tree, Sage said to me as if spitting.



'd*mn it. You're excused, Lucia's brother, the situation has changed.'

'Let me go? What the hell happened?'

Mr. Sage said hatefully, looking around at the other professors in the room.

'I'm definitely not convinced that the ashes of that .................. monster are a very.., I'm not entirely convinced, but the ashes of that monster were a potentially very valuable catalyst. I'm not entirely convinced, but I'm sure most will be, and it's the President's decision. Punishing you will make it harder for me to claim ownership of the ashes. The scales don't balance. According to the rules of man--'

'Will you share it with me?

Citri is now back to normal. Sage looks at him for a moment, questioning his sanity, and I feel the same way.


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