It was the Meteor Burn just now, but it was clear that the representatives of the Imperial side were not using it.
　Someone from the substitute(s) has formed a magic formula.

　The analysis magic analysis is used extensively.
　To be specific, it's a range that can encompass the entire second layer.

''.......hmm?''

　They were surprisingly close.
　At the grassy area, he was using a magic called Namereon Sympathy to breathe under his breath.

''Huh........''

　It's too lousy to sigh.
　This magic called Namereon Sympathy is a spell that makes it difficult to be found by assimilating with the surrounding landscape.
　I wonder if he thinks the other party hasn't found out yet.

'Kurt. What's going on?
What is it, sir?

　The proof of this is that Lara and Marise, who are looking in the same direction as me, don't seem to have noticed.

　But still........why are they so close to each other?
　We just need to support them more remotely.
　I get it. If I'm too far away, I'll set up a magic formula instead and activate it.......because I can't imitate it.
　Well, if it was me, I could make magic reach the royal capital even if I was back home.

I'm sure you're not the only one. I don't want you to do anything stupid.

　I'm talking to the guy who is mimicking with magic.

It seems it's not going to work for you. "I guess it doesn't seem to work for you.

　The old man broke the spell and appeared.

'Wow!　Where have you been?
Could it be ... magic?　Does that mean Kurt was the only one who could see it?

　Lara and Marise couldn't seem to hide their surprise at the (seemingly) old man who suddenly appeared.

　This guy........oh. The old man who was the only one who showed a relaxed attitude when he looked at the Empire's side through the surveillance mages?

''What are you?''
I am the Four Wise Men, Arnolt. I have come down here to talk with you.

　The old man ... Arnolt told him in a pompous manner.

　'Talk?
　What's going on?

The Four Wise Men are the most powerful wizards supposedly living in the Empire.
It is said that he has the power to see everything in this world and hold the world in his hands... I never thought I'd see you here!

　Lara and Marise are bracing themselves.
　Third years Corey and Glenn have the same reaction.

'It's pretty much like you're a celebrity,'
It doesn't matter to me.

　Arnolt sighs.
　'Well let's get an answer to that, shall we?

'The Imperial side is intervening in the exchange war. Do you acknowledge that?
What makes you think that?

　Arnolt smiles like he's eating people.

''First of all, it's that surveillance magic tool. I had to reverse the magic power to see everything. It seems that the imperial side was trying to check our every single thing from a distance.
You're right.
And the warding spell that was placed on the students. That's not something they can put up by themselves, judging by their abilities.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in it.
　It's a very good idea to be able to use the same kind of magic as the rest of the world, and you can see that even in the dormitories of the magical academy, which are not badly warded.
　It's a good thing that you have a good idea of what you're doing.
　The answer is ... impossible.

"Maybe it's the one you put up, isn't it? The warding spell you put on your captain.
You are correct.

　He's so straightforward.
　It's hard to tell what he's thinking from the look on his face. But at best, he could have said, "I'm going to kill him right away to shut his mouth, so let him talk all he wants.

''Meteor Burn was also deployed by you instead. And you've been awfully good at it so far, haven't you?　This is more than once. You've done it many times before anyway, right?
Correct.

　Erika-sensei said that if the King's City side had been on the verge of winning until now, 'bad luck' had happened.
　It's just that the imperial side was pulling the strings behind the scenes to make it look like bad luck anyway.
　Just like today.

　.........well the surveillance devices have been crushed, and my spirit magic is confusing them as well.
　I'm sure that's why they came to take you by surprise in such an obvious way this time....

I'm not going to be able to get my hands on them. As expected, my eyes are not blind.
"Crazy?
"Now that I have heard you, let's get to the point of my story will you not join forces with our Empire?

　Huh?

"Thy power is not worthy of an overstuffed royal city.
What makes you think that?
'Thou shalt know from the use of uncensored magic. Thou knowest part of the truth as well as we do. I know it.
'As I said before, the truth...?　What do you know about the decline of this world?

　I ask.
　Lara and Marise and the others won't have a clue what I'm talking about.

　Arnolt laughs, "Kukuk....

As I thought I knew only part of it. Then come to the Empire. I'll show you the truth.

　Arnolt offers his hand.

'Kurt.....
I don't want you to go!

　Lara and Marise grabbed both my arms.

　........Oh dear.
　They look worried, but I don't have to think about it.


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


　He said as he spat out.

The 《Four Great Sages》 or something like that is certainly a concern.
　It's possible that there's someone stronger than me that I've been looking for, but looking at Arnolt, I don't think so.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.
　I'm glad that the demon gods destroyed me, but I didn't know that even a thousand years later, they would make me feel uncomfortable.

　Even if there was someone stronger than me in the Empire, there is no way I would join forces with them.
　The reason is - I don't want to be friends with a strong guy, I want to fight him.
　It would be easier to do this if we were enemies.

"Don't you want to know the truth?
All I have to do now is fight you and get it out of you.

　When Arnold said that, Arnold's smile thickened even further, "Hou.

''How can you talk like that in front of me, the 《Four Great Sages》?
Don't keep repeating "Four Great Sages" and "Four Great Wise Men". You're looking more and more like a little person.
''Very well. This answer was somewhat predictable. Then we'll stick to our original plan.

　Arnolt deploys his magic.


'Only kill.'


　As he said it, Arnolt tried to release his magic. From the magical formula, it would be a Thunderbolt of lightning strike magic.

''Cah!''
We have to get out of here!

　Lara and Marise were frightened against the incoming thunderstorm.
　But me.

''Well that's boring.''

　He raised his right hand.
　Then a circular ward appeared in front of us and blocked all the lightning strikes coming from all directions.

''Wha........!

　Arnolt's expression was surprised.
　He saw that the thunderstorm had stopped and released the wards.

''Well are you going to let me get serious?