“” (Suimei)
“Rather than a repair, it’s more like returning it to its previous state. The circle separated into two from below the armor. It rotated and flew up. The parts return back to their original places. When the magic circle reached the top, the armor was back again.
“Good. Just like before. Not good, not bad.” (Suimei)
Bragging a little about his magic, he tapped the automaton. It can’t move anymore. Since the magic inside is already destroyed, this is nothing but a wreck shaped like the automaton.
Suimei entered the room the automaton was guarding; it was another room other than the archive room.
That’s right. It’s the summoning room.
The purpose was to analyze the summoning circle and find a way to reverse it. If that can’t be done, he just has to make it himself. And now, he’s rummaging through the summoning research book.
I want to return. I have a duty to my father. To achieve it, it’s best to return there with the research results, magic items, and research materials.
Even though he’s sure he can do anything here if given the time, he doesn’t want to waste anything. He doesn’t know if he can make it there in time. Time is scarce. That’s why the top priority is to return home.
That’s right, and the other reason is…
“They both also want to return right…” (Suimei)
Said Suimei with a faint voice, while looking up the ceiling.
Suimei knew that Reiji sometimes looked up at the sky. Suimei knew that he had lingering affection for the people he left there.
He also knew that Mizuki was always sobbing alone in her room, wanting to be at the side of her loved ones, despite the fear, to stop the loneliness.
While thinking that, something came up in Suimei’s heart.
He couldn’t describe it, it was something hot… That morning he was supposed to meet his family. Those people that he can’t meet again. Embracing the sadness and sorrow. He knew he would have to say goodbye someday, but as long there is hope, he won’t give up.
That’s why he learned magic from his father, to overcome anything no matter how unreasonable.
“This is not like me, well, I guess I have to work hard.” (Suimei)
He was determined. He can’t take it back once he said it. That’s why he said it. Since he won’t be going with them, he swore to find alternatives.
While he’s determined, a magic presence could be felt…
Even if they tried to hide it, it’s a human presence. No. It was not a normal person. It was Felmenia Stingray. She stood out in front of the automaton and then came in. It seems she saw the opened door.
He knew she was tailing him and purposefully left a trail. But to think she was this persistent…
Maybe she’s observing me…
She peeked for a while, and then left…
Then…
“The bait is effective, next is the timing stage huh…” (Suimei)
That’s right. This is an appropriate punishment for dogs who like to sniff. They also intend to punish me anyway. In return, their surprised faces will be funny…
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