For training during the holidays, I would say it's generally going well. I was able to book the training site for a month in advance without incident.
　In a sense, this was almost as good a reason as any to force a reservation. Originally, the allocation of training grounds was equal, with the third year students getting a little bit of preferential treatment. However, in the case of the contestants of the Seven Nations Magical Friendship Tournament, the first priority is given to them a month in advance.
　To be precise, it's from the beginning of September, but three people who have already decided to participate in the tournament have approached me about it, so I've been given priority for one section.
　Of course, if there is any opposition, they will be forced to cancel the event immediately, but that is unlikely to happen. It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it.
　An unwritten rule for the winning country is the establishment of a new unit in the army. The ban on receiving provisional missions in the academy is partially lifted.
　The system of provisional missions is a subcontracted mission of the academy for second year students and above. It's also a way to earn a little money.

　It's mainly a request that comes to the military - especially regarding the security of the city - that they can receive. Of course, there is no such thing as a request to fight demons.
　So the lifting of the ban here means that the students of the academy work hard and there are a number of missions for the outside military, mainly the outside world, to encourage them to improve.
　Although it is called a mission, it is actually the handling of complaints that come to the security forces. If I were to put it bluntly, it would be the handyman.
　From patrolling the streets to cleaning buildings (of course, magic is allowed), it's really almost like a part-time job.
　I'm not sure if I'm right or wrong, but I'm not.

　In other words, this includes things like defense line security, so this is the best job search for upperclassmen who want to get a good face lift to the top.
　Nevertheless, the military and state-based academy supplies more than 90% of the military, but that's when you look at the overall picture, and to put it in more detail, it covers a wide range of tasks such as auditing and unit assignments. This includes, of course, the security forces, so they are divided into two groups of domestic and foreign troops. It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

　And even just the troops that are out in the world are divided into various units, such as counterattack units, investigation and intelligence units, communication units, defense units, sanitation units, and corpse retrieval units.
　It goes without saying, but the outer subjugation units are called the elite. The most common unit to which they are assigned and the one with the most number of units is probably the defense unit.

　They follow a procedure called troop assignment, but that's not necessarily the case when they act as a unit.
　They are merely subdivided in order to simplify the sharing of information and coordination, and prevent confusion in the chain of command.

　For this reason, a good mage may be tasked from above, even as an individual.
　Because of the above reasons, even if the training grounds were rented out to some extent, there would be little to complain about. In a sense, it's also a festival and celebration that unites the academy.

　Ars has imposed training on the three of them.
　Basically, it's practical training centered on Loki. There is no need to worry about injury within the training grounds.
　First of all, Tesfia has been tasked with two or more embodiments in order to apply the 《Icicle Sword》. The current Icicle Sword is nothing more than a spectacle in the eyes of Ars. It's powerful, but that's all.
　If you want to be honest and more practical, you don't need to make it that ridiculously large. If you can create more than one at normal size, it's also useful in practice. Of course, Ars won't allow you to create and then immediately fly away.
　It will only make sense if it can be kept stagnant in the air.

　The next step for Alice is to incorporate the Schell Wraith, based on her practice with Loki. This can only be done in numbers. Other than that, she is tasked with grasping and maintaining spatial coordinates through unsystematic magic.
　This is a process of abrogating the process of making it materialize as magic and making the magic power materialize in a remote location. As for Alice, "Huh! I would not be surprised if my mind was blank.
　Since we've given him a certain amount of hints, the only thing left to do is learn by feel. Since I've left a device that reacts to magic, if I can make it sense from a distance, I'll be able to call it a success.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's a good idea to use detection magic to compensate for the blind spots, but it's also a good idea to try it in practice.
　And then there's the body-granting magic unique to the lightning system, the Force.
　It's a magic to forcefully improve physical abilities by sending an electric current. The concern is that the load is so large that muscle tearing occurs easily. It is said that because of the numbing of the painful senses, you won't notice it until you are torn to shreds yourself.
　Ars was honestly troubled. However, it was a double-edged sword that anyone who practiced the lightning system would surely see.
　Therefore, he decided to leave the learning process to Loki.


　And this is how the summer vacation schedule was set up.
　So, what is this Arus doing?
　Going back a few days ago.....

　Ars spent until midnight working diligently to improve the magical formula for creating AWR. There was no let-up in the development of magic.
　As expected of Loki, he bit down on his lack of progress for the umpteenth time, and Ars, who glanced over at him, tried to stop his hand to see if he was going to end up here.
　At that time--.
　There is a sound to announce a visitor with a bang. As expected in the middle of the night, it's annoying, but if that knocking sound is not at the door, but from behind Ars and through the window pane, it's not just annoying, it's not just annoying.

　Instantly, Loki is on the brink of war and has his hands around his waist, but of course there is nothing hanging around his waist and he grabs the sky.
　Naturally, he doesn't even have his beloved knife attached to his nightgown.
　Ars controls such a Loki with his hand and tells him just one word: "Enter.　
　He had expected her to come here, and he had seen her after she entered the grounds (...).

'Excuse me for being so late at night, Lady Ars.

　A woman of about 20 years old, dressed in a maid's uniform, quietly entered after saying so.
　The light brown hair is not damaged, as if it were its natural color, and its luster peeks through. It would be impossible to find any split ends, as if every strand of her hair was well taken care of. The hair that emits a glow that makes you want to touch it is curled up in a nighttime party and the section is exposed without sparing a second thought. It seems that the momiage extends to the chest area as if it were flowing, and it seems to lose itself in the rich swelling that was pushed up.

　A maid exactly, the appearance as well as the appearance, the appearance suitable for a squire, and the behavior will be. If only it wasn't for the odd act of coming in through the window.

'Long time no see, Linne-san.
It's been a year.
"I'm not going to let you go...　Don't tell me it's Lynne Kimmel!
Yes!

　Loki shouts in astonishment, to which Rinne replies with a big smile.
　It's no wonder that Loki knew. She's a detecting magician and an alpha eye of the second rank of exploration.
　She has brown soft eyes and a neat face. She has some similarities to the expressionless Loki.
　The reason is that she always keeps a smile on her face. She always has a smile on her face that can't be described as either a smile or a cold smile. It's impossible to tell from her expression, and in a way, it's hard to know what she's thinking.
　Linne herself is a mild-mannered person by nature.
　You could say it's an occupational hazard, since she is currently working as a maid of honor as a personal guard.

''This year too?''
Yes, would you mind being present?　This time, Lady Letty is on a mission and she insists on asking Master Arth for help.

　Letty's mission took longer than expected, so she must have come late at night.

''No, I might be competing in it, so I was going to accompany you if you called me.
That's good to hear.

　Linne, who clasped her thin hands together in front of her chest and had a flowery, joyful face, took Ars's hand, ''Then let's head right over.

''Eh........yeah!''

　He would have to explain to Loki, who raised his voice in a deranged manner.

'Miss Lynne, could you give us a moment?　I've got things to get ready for.
'Of course. What you did with me was a little too hasty.

　It's a tone that looks like it's going to stick out its tongue, but I can't imagine this maid doing something so badly behaved.
　There are glimpses of loveliness that are ladylike but somehow missing.

So I'll leave the rest to you, Loki.
And that satisfies you?

(Yes.)

　Ars looks over at Rinne and gets a nod of approval. He has plenty of time to spare.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with your friends and family. It's a good idea to have the highest-ranking wizard in the country as a companion, but every year I refused and pushed Letty to go, but since she might be at the convention, and since she's on a mission, I had no choice but to go.

　Because of that prompting every year, Ars knew of the existence of the Seven Nations Magical Friendship Tournament.
　Even though he was accompanied, he was treated as an honor guard, in a manner of speaking.

''Speaking of heads of state, are you Cicerunia-sama?''
You will.

　The name "head of state" is a unified one. It was only unified when the royal and imperial lineage was reduced to seven nations under the name of head of state.
　She was expected to have a promising future from her childhood, and her unveiling at the market was long overdue. Perhaps because she was brought up in a well known way, she is strongly recognized as the Princess of Cicernian Ill Ahrzeit. She is also known for her beauty, which goes without saying.
　Officially, she is the 32nd Queen.

　She is called the Queen, but her status is somewhat different. This is because the highest authority in relation to the military and security is the governor-general. For this reason, the head of state is the ruler of the country, but it is rare that he takes the lead in something only as a domestic official. It is an ornament, so to speak.
　Since the head of state has the authority to make decisions on such things as decoration ceremonies and interstate events, he or she is involved in internal affairs, but the important thing is still the outside world, the progression of demons, which is why it's easy to get disregarded.
　Nevertheless, the position of head of state is undoubtedly the highest position in the country, so it's not often that they decide something without the head of state, but it doesn't mean they have the power to oppose it. It's also a go-show in that sense.

　Of course, there are exceptions. The current Alpha head of state, Cisernia, is overwhelmingly supported by the citizens.
　He has a sort of idol-like presence, but in the military, he is perceived as a shrewd man.
　It is even rumored that Cicerunia had a hand in Berrick's arrival at the helm, since the head of the military has the right to appoint and dismiss the governor.
　It is said to contain considerable exaggeration, as we never hear of him actually doing anything. This is the result of rumors spreading around all over the place. However, it's not so far off the mark.

　If you ask me if I can actually give orders, I don't have the authority to do so. The only thing they can do is gather information and understand the situation.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. They are mainly elite to protect themselves from external enemies (humans). That's why they are excellent in the sense that they are anti-personnel.

That's why. I'm not going to be able to get it done, so just take care of the two of them.
Then take me with you.

　It was Lynne who reached out to Ars, who had a troubled look on her face.
　The sound of her voice was gentle enough to make him understand. Like the sound of a bell.

'Excuse me. Loki, the location of the meeting is confidential.'
Oh, really?

　Loki's shoulders slumped with a gulp.
(Again ... again, stay away.)

　All this was inevitable, but even Ars couldn't bear to go behind the scenes.

'Loki, you still haven't covered the 2km detection range either. When you've achieved that, you can follow me anywhere you want, but not now.
I understand.

　At the weak tone of voice, Ars tilted his head slightly, "That wasn't it?
　Behind him, no one noticed that Rinne twitched and raised her eyebrows.
(I suppose it doesn't matter if it's a state secret or not, if Ars-sama is so inclined...)
　And so on, Lynne felt cold.

'Yes. Then you can follow me the next time I go to the Fallen.
Really?!

　He's like a puppy, Ars thinks. But when he turns his sparkling eyes in front of him, he says, "Oh, is that what you want? What can I say?
　I had thought that you wanted to see Master Cicernia.

(I'm not sure.)

　Nevertheless, I can say that I was able to make up for it.

　Since Ars only has military uniforms, including ceremonial clothes, he naturally finds that he doesn't have any with him.
　And so are the weapons.

''Come to think of it, Linne-san, there was no point in taking the AWR with you, was there?
Yes. You may check in your weapons and other supplies at the front of the hall.
Well, you don't need it.

　In the end, I just changed from my loungewear to outside clothes to prepare.

'Master Ars, when do you expect to be home?'
I don't know. I'm new to this.
The timetable calls for one day. I think it's going to be three days at the most.
It's true.

　Loki shows off his graceful bow, as much as Lynne does, saying, "I understand.
　He's a little proud of himself.

　Ars and Lynne then head to the hall. I don't want to take it for granted, but I go out the window.

(I can't speak for others either.)

　Around the corner from the academy, Ars asks Lynne, "Is the venue the same every year?

'The venue is the same every year, isn't it?'
Yes, near Babel.
So, why are you going?

　Naturally, it's quite a distance to get there. And since the lake extends from the depths of the richest layer of the city, the usual way to get there from Alpha is via the transition gate.
　Of course, not everyone can go from there.

''That's right. I haven't really decided, but wouldn't it be faster to run?''
Do you think I'm being too easy on you?

　I can't see Rinne's face as she led the way, but she must have been quite dismayed. It was an immediate answer.

''No, that's not true. But Leti-sama is a dynamic person, so he ran every time. Originally, I would have sent out the magic car. I've been disappointed.''
No, I don't mind.
"The location is at the Transference Gate, so there is no direct entry to the hall. From there, we'll load the classified coordinate code for transfer.
'I see, so that's why you're checking to see if Lynne is being tracked.

　I'm being looked at as if I'm being watched, a different kind of gaze than the feel of the wind cutting through me from earlier. One that wasn't the kind of malice or killing intent. Ars thought it was Linne's to lead it.

'You are very good, Master Ars. I didn't expect you to notice the [Eye of Providence].
It's a coincidence.

　However, Ars was inwardly astonished. It was a name he knew as knowledge. It's closer to a different kind of power than magic.
　It's called innate power.
　The Eye of Providence is a type of demonic eye, and it is described as a wide-ranging, multifaceted eye.
　In other words, right now, Linnea should be able to see thousands of eyes in her field of vision from all directions for several kilometers around her.
　Demon Eye holders were rare, and there were only two people in the past who had manifested the Eye of Provillebens.
　It's even said that no one can escape her eyes. There is no one more reliable than her to head to places that cannot be made public like this one.
　However, manifesting it and being able to use it are not necessarily the same thing. Singular abilities, such as the magic eye in particular, are well known for disrupting the ego.
　When it is manifested, the ability is always in a state of release without control, which can cause the mind to lose control.

　Ars suppresses the research impulse.
　It would be bad for the opponent.
　As expected, even if it's Arus, there will be some problems if he uses Linne, who is a close associate of the head of state, for research.
　But what is of concern is of concern.

　After all, there are similarities to my own unusual abilities.
　Ars saw a glimmer of light in the research that was currently out of control and showing no progress.

''May I see it in use for a moment?
Oh, yes. If you don't mind this.

　This is because people have always been afraid of unknowable powers. Some of them profess to be laced with demon blood, which is a rootless thing, so the possessors of different abilities haven't had a very good childhood.
　It would be a relief that there is still fortunately no harm in the [Eye of Providence]. However, I've heard that those who express it will crush their own eyes due to too much pain.
　Other demonic eyes have been damaged by the runaway, so they generally tend to evade it.

　Linne, who was leading the way, stopped and Ars hurried around. It was bad enough that she felt bad about delaying him on personal business, though.
　Is it also because she knows about Ars's research that she is showing me?

''........!

　Ars stared at Linne's eyes up close. The black eyes were emitting a pale, blue-white light.
　And there was a magical formula floating in the eyeball.

''It's a formula I've never seen before.''
Um, Master Arth?

　And before he knows it, Ars realizes that he's so close to his face that it takes his breath away, and he says he's sorry and moves away.
　There is no shame in Ars. The only thing there is is his insight as a researcher.

(I hear it consumes magic power on its own when expressed.)

　Ars thinks on the way.

'Thank you. Shall we go?
I understand.

　In the end, I couldn't get my thoughts together by the time I reached the transition gate. There were enough counter-arguments floating around that I could formulate a hypothesis and then immediately dismiss it.
　That's how little information there is.
　As it stands now, even if I think about it any longer, I'm going to strictly put it away in the corner of my brain that it's going in circles.

　In front of the largest transfer gate, Lynne holds out her card to the panel provided.
　As soon as the information appears that it is loading, it switches to completion.
　Immediately the landscape changes and the two of them are standing on a hill that has been settled with the lake behind them.

　In front of me stands a magnificent chalk tower [Babel] that is so grand that I can look up at it.
　It's a structure several hundred meters in diameter alone. I've heard that its circumference is close to 1km.
　It is said that it was originally just a tall, long and narrow tower, but this was the result of thickening the outer wall like a protective wall in order to make it stronger and more robust.

"Master Ars, over here.

　He turns toward the voice and there is a lynne and a carriage.
　The guru dismounted and bowed deeply to Ars.
　He looks older, but he doesn't look like a wizard. But he is a little well-dressed to be an old-timer by nature.

'He is a servant of the mansion used for meetings.



　The carriage, which looks like a two-horse, private covered carriage, took a few minutes to shake.
　I thought it was possible to run well in the dark, but I heard that the magic lights were evenly spaced and placed at intervals, and there was no need to lose your way.
　It's not like there's a deep forest as far as the eye can see, either. Slowly turn along Babel.
　Since the border between countries narrows around Babel, you will have straddled two countries if you go there for several minutes. Strictly speaking, though, there are no territorial rights around Babel.