The composition is such that they all blame only one person.
　I could see that they were turning their faces to him mindlessly. No, in fact, there was even a section that seemed to be waiting for them to open their mouths themselves.

　Slowly, after a beat, Cicernia tries to open her mouth as if she has given up. I'm sure you'll be able to find out if there's any room for the heads of state to take advantage of the unified will of the heads of state if possible, but I'm sure they won't let you explore it so easily.

"This matter...
May I make a report first, Miss Cicerunia? In the meantime, we have the general idea of the damage.

　Lithia interrupted the words. The timing is good, as if it was intended.
　However, usually there is a nuance of superiority, but only this time there are no words to blame. This is because there was not a single minute of composure on her face.

　This was probably not something that had been discussed in advance. The heads of state and others snickered and their brows furrowed in displeasure.

'I'm sure you have a lot of questions you want to ask Sisernia, but we don't want to ask them in the wrong order. If you're going to ask for details, I'm wondering if I, as Head of Rusalka, should do my duty first.

　He looked around with a flickering glance.
　It was Huron who responded to it, who made the opening pronouncement. As soon as he thought about it with a snarl, he immediately shook his head to get an agreement, 'Fine.

'Putting your shoulder to the Alpha is not going to do you any good, Rusalka's.

　Lithia returned Rafcenal's tea, which was probably laced with spines, firmly.

'It's a matter of accuracy. If the Alpha had ordered it, but that's not what we're talking about in this case. Of course Lusarka will officially declare his vengeance on the ringleader. Are you still unhappy with that, Mr. Rafcenal?
Huh, I know what I'm talking about.

　Grudgingly convinced, Rafcenar spoke into Crockel's ear and then shut up.

"Well, as of now, the number of casualties in Fonesova has passed the 500 mark and continues to rise.

　Lithia's ciliated hands are gripped tightly as she is thrown onto the desk. It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what's going on.
　It is a very good idea to have a good idea of what you are going to do with it.

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it. Even though not much time has passed since then, it is a stain on the history of humanity. Above all, in recent years, we've finally gained the strength to resist the threat of demons.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

　Lithia operates the console at hand and reads from the microfilm. In the sense that it was public, a three-dimensional screen appeared in front of everyone in this place.
　During the meeting, only paper documents are basically used - to dispose of them on the spot.
　This is a consideration to prevent the information obtained inside from being taken out as evidence. But for once, it was a means of sharing the information with everyone. If it weren't for this, we'd have a proper record of the proceedings.

''As you can see, the magic used was [Empty-type induced detonation detonation]. Secondary damage was spread due to a series of other high-level magic. I'm guessing that there are more than two users... otherwise, it would be quite a trick.

　I don't need to guess to whom the words that are included are directed. But Lithia answered that without daring to clarify.

　At this stage, Sisernia knew that Lithia - and by extension, Rusalka's thoughts were not as she thought they were. It wasn't even that she would not determine the culprit to the extent that she didn't give Cicernia a helping hand. Of course, he couldn't help but feel unexplained if she sent him out.

　However, it is still good if you can board a ship, even if it is an upholstered boat and you have to row by hand.
　However, Cicernias must not forget that it is Lusarka who takes the helm to set the course.

　--I see. If Lithia-san intends to do that........yeah, fine.

　I guess I've succeeded in getting a way out. At least Lithia is looking for something to do here. Rusalka's side has an overwhelming advantage in terms of information than the current Alpha.

　Therefore, Cisernia makes one hypothesis.
　That Rusalka, or more precisely Lithia, knows something about Ars. That may be enough of a hand to turn the situation upside down. However, there is probably no intention on Rusalka's part to cut it off.
　In light of the earlier hints, it's possible that they are unable to determine if Ars is the main culprit.

　He suddenly denied the thoughts that had reached that point.

　--No, it wasn't. I'm almost certainly convinced that Ars is not the culprit. Otherwise, there would be no need for us to get out of step with the other countries. What's the point of getting the information out ahead of it....


'And the problem is our country's single wizard. The problem is that Hispida Ofame was murdered....

　For a moment Lithia gulped down the words. An unhealed residual indignation made her lower lip bristle.

　Here's what happened so far, in chronological order.
　First, the killer has lured Hispida into the outside world in some way. This is possible because she is single and as a merchant, she has had previous opportunities to investigate into the outside world outside of her duties and is capable of doing so.

　Most importantly, it is hard to believe that Hispida would be defeated without a proper battle, and it would always be a battle. There is evidence of her use of a single magic. The magic formula inscribed as after use has disappeared, but it is a sign of resistance. And the magic book AWR was taken from the scene.

　After the murder of Hispida, the perpetrators entered through the unraveling of the protective wall and caused a massacre. It was truly a holocaust - a burnt sacrifice.
　However, Lithia deliberately hid the problem here.

　That is that Hispida's body was found at a distance that was just barely beyond the influence of the Babel protective barrier.
　No one in the military knew exactly what this was. No one has any way of knowing the extent to which the ever-weakening protective barrier will be effective. The amount of time wasted just to investigate is ridiculous.

　But the fact that they have lured Hispida out of the protective wall as if it were a known fact is too good to be true.
　Of course, it's not information that anyone could know. Even if it was Lithia, they wouldn't have gotten around to looking into it if it wasn't for something like this. Basically, the military doesn't see protective barriers as an absolute necessity.
　Particularly in Rusalka, which has Alpha as its neighbor, the extent of the wall is so distorted that for the past two years it has been mainly explored with detection equipment. The only way to do this is to dispatch drones and mages that are regularly sent to the area outside of the protective wall, which is placed within its effective range in order to obtain accurate information.

　If it was within the effect of the protective wall, it should have reacted to the unusual magic. Even if it wasn't, it should have been recorded as data in some kind of device. That's why Lithia couldn't bear the annoyance of her own ignorance.
　Repeated regret that it could have been prevented.

　That.........that........terrible figure, no matter what kind of consolation, there was no way to measure the depth of sorrow that is hard to describe.
　Yes, Lithia saw the figure of Hispida as an image - the figure struck by a tree, and she stopped breathing.

　That's why Lithia silently lit her vengeful eyes without the folly of exposing all the information here.
　It shouldn't be information that anyone could know.
　I don't care if there are cracks in the seven countries. For the first time, I've never hated them so much, never forgiven them so much - not even myself.

"It is deeply regrettable that our country's single wizard was murdered.
Of course, a single person must be the symbol of a wizard. It's a shame that we have to overlook this. It's a shame we have to look within the country.

　Haorg lowered his eyes as if in a silent prayer of indignation. Immediately after--.

It's a shameful story. It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one. I doubt the ability of a single wizard.
--!

　The words, laced with contempt and without a shred of dignity, are released from Rafcenal.
　Lithia is exasperated. The heads of states also made an expression of disagreement with this statement, but they can't deny it outright.
　Considering the history of the rating system of single wizards, it is naturally a reasonable argument. Even if it is inappropriate, a single mage is the hope of mankind in adversity.
　It's the pinnacle of magicians. It could be said that it left a stain on the system so far, such as being defeated without an honorable death.

　The sound of banging on the desk with a thump creates an air of uncommonness in the room.

'Don't be smug, Rafsenal. Singles are the property of all mankind. They are not as irreplaceable as you are!
'It's easy for a single cell to be sentimental and think things are going to get better.

　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it. The tip of the blade of the sword leaks a faint light.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.
　It was truly a flash in the pan. It's as if a battle is about to take place right here.

　Everyone's consciousness was completely focused on the two of them.

　If only under the circumstances, Letty thinks, but she doesn't really know what to do about it. It's not even the beginning of anything yet.
　But the only way to find out is to move. If you're warned in the future, how far is your calculation correct?

　Letty takes a deliberately suspicious movement. She turns her gaze to Vaget and Crockel and lowers her right hand to her pocket. But that's where Letty stops moving her hand, and it's with a painful realization that her prediction was correct.

　The pressure she feels behind her.

　A liquid that looked like melted silver was floating behind Letty, forming a sphere.
　At the pressure he felt on his skin, Letty asked Jean in a whisper, "You were prepared in advance, weren't you?" but there was no reply.

　On top of that, I can see that Fanon on the other side of the street is aware of us while stretching himself absent, making him aware of us.

　--It's tight, after all.

　Vaget and Crokel stared at each other in this momentary exchange. Without looking away for a moment.
　The silence continues even as the tension is gained.

　Only one of them, Cisernia, had other things on her mind. It would be crucial to know when to cut the cards that had to be cut. Are you going to cut yourself or are you going to be forced to do so? That alone makes a big difference.

　Following Lithia's words, the general idea was added to her as information in the realm of near certainty.

　--Lusarka's on to something, isn't she?

　I feel like this conclusion is the closest I can come to. Based on the information I've learned, it's most reasonable to assume that Rusalka is exploring here. There was no way for Cisernia to know what that was until it was. But there is no doubt that it has something to do with Ars, the magician of his country. I'm not going to be the only one who can do that.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it is a very long time ago. It's a good idea to have a few things I'd like to say to you based on the above.

　A relatively meek smile. Once he turned to Lithia and told her he couldn't have been more grateful.
　The spare voice was inflected and crisp, giving Beric the impression that he has his heart in the right place. Beric is also bracing himself in the sense that he's going to set up first.