LIGHTNOVELSTORY chapter 33
33. Society (8)
He headed to the conference without any time to get rid of his tiredness.
It has been delayed a long time from the original schedule, so we can’t delay it any longer.
“Lit.”
“yes? yes! professor.”
“Now is it certain that there are no demons in Grasco but you?”
This was a question that could be asked, as this carriage is fully soundproofed.
It’s a world where just the fact that you’re interacting with the demons is an achievement for all continents.
“As far as I know, yes.”
“I see.”
I don’t trust Lit 100%.
However, confirmation was required.
The mental and physical fatigue that does not go away even with “super recovery”. I needed some comfort to feel even a little bit of hope.
The psychological damage that the last encounter did was that great.
‘Should I survive those things?’
Even within the barrier that limits the power of demons, he exudes tremendous energy.
During the invasion of Grasco, the barrier was also destroyed, so it would appear with its own power.
The scariest thing about it is that when you face them, you don’t feel like you have to run away.
‘This is the biggest problem.’
Survival instinct should take precedence over all instincts, but bullet bullets, that guy, too, the thought of killing me was stronger than the thought of getting out.
This is noticeable after getting an auror.
There is only one hypothesis that I can think of right now, that the ‘energy of perm’ has an effect.
‘It is difficult.’
So far, my priority has been survival.
But wouldn’t it be difficult to survive if you act like this?
That doesn’t mean you can’t abandon the auror. Also, I don’t think that throwing it away will increase my chances of being able to buy it.
The best answer is growth.
growth is needed
The disciples who call them meat shields, as well as myself, need rapid growth.
“Oh, Professor. And I will put the request in the workshop of the broken sword on campus.”
“… … .”
and weapons.
For some reason, it becomes disposable.
I can’t stand my aura.
After all, the power that makes up my auror is a different concept from the ‘magic’ of this world.
‘Then it’s not a normal weapon.’
It means that if you leave the production to the workshop, it will be nothing but futile.
“Leave it.”
“yes? However… … .”
Although Grasco’s workshop is of excellent quality, mass-produced products are mass-produced products.
that’s unreasonable
“I will save it myself.”
Not only can I withstand my Aurors, but I have to combine various uses when I think of the best strength I have – the school listing skill.
There is only one weapon that comes to mind.
* * *
“Where is Professor Lucas’ current position?”
“Currently, it is believed to be passing through the Tegran Plateau.”
“I’ll be there in half a day.”
“That’s right.”
“Don’t delay monitoring. Could it be that Professor Lucas noticed the surveillance?”
“Since there has not been any movement yet, it seems that he did not notice it. Moreover, it is being monitored through the Holy Relic. You will never notice.”
“like. Our goal is to capture Professor Lucas. Never fail. Do you know?”
“Yes, my Lady!”
“Everyone, please do your best in your respective positions.”
“yes!”
Knights of the Holy Empire Bert also attended this conference.
However, their purpose is to secure new recruits for Lucas.
‘Clearly, it was the ability of the demons.’
It started with the video of ＜Kylon Coffin> that was recently spread around the world.
In the midst of this, Professor Lucas fought brilliantly against the demon that suddenly appeared.
The problem is that they fought so well. as if squeezing. Even the opposing demons were not hit by their own skills.
The detailed process cannot be confirmed due to the limitations of the video, but it was sufficiently suspicious.
At first, Bert was keenly aware of a strong man named Lucas who suddenly appeared.
Why did Lucas gain the fame of being a hero on the Eastern Front, and why no one witnessed the saga? Everything was full of suspicious things.
Then, the only information that could confirm the identity of Lucas, the video of ＜Kylon Coffin> was released.
In the video, doubts were amplified.
The ‘Conclave’, Berth’s highest decision-making body, approved the recruitment of Lucas.
However, since Lucas is revered as a hero of Aerokk, there is no way to hope for Aerokk’s cooperation in this arrest operation. Therefore, it is being conducted secretly in the third district, the Society.
The person in charge of the overall responsibility is Karin, the saint and paladin of Berthe.
‘It must be finished before he enters the conference.’
You have to deal with an unknown strong man named Lucas.
The lives of her subordinates rest on her shoulders.
failure, no
* * *
‘How long are you going to follow me?’
From the moment he left Grasco, he never relaxed for a moment.
Although he was tired, he had ＜Strengthen Sight> activated.
As soon as they leave the borders of Aerokk, a series of hordes chase after them.
Even if the huge presence tried to ignore it, it was not ignored.
‘Well, I can see because I have good eyes.’
Normally, you wouldn’t even notice their pursuit.
Perhaps the only reassurance is that I’m not a demon.
No, it’s the opposite, the Holy Empire.
He doesn’t seem to have any intention of covering up the sacredness buried in that outfit.
But I also knew for sure that it wasn’t good intentions.
‘The Holy Empire is a little troublesome.’
Holy Empire.
Literally, a group of fanatics founded the state.
All of the Aurors have divine characteristics, and their magic is also divine type magic, so they are opposites to demons.
Now that the war with the demons is in full swing, they are quite reliable allies, but the reason they are bothered is because of their crazy black-and-white logic.
They are unconditional ‘good’, and all opposites are ‘evil’.
Because of the nature of beliefs becoming powerless, they have that much power, but when they get entangled, it becomes very troublesome.
However, in the end, they cooperate with the main character because they are close to a ‘seon’, but… …
Lucas isn’t the main character, right?
It means that there is a very high chance that they will get tangled up in trouble.
The fact that the chase did not contain good intentions also strengthens the heart.
I turned off the soundproofing system and asked the driver.
“… … Did you say that this carriage is the latest model of Dust Industry?”
“Yes, it is.”
The driver answered proudly.
“That’s right.”
That answer was enough.
“then… … .”
I secretly asked the driver one thing.
* * *
“The target will soon be within the target range.”
“1km to the target range! 700m, 500m… … uh, huh?”
right in front of your arrival.
It was a situation that had to be encircled soon.
“Lu, Professor Lucas’s vehicle goes out of track at an insane speed!”
“Can’t catch up!”
However, as if he had anticipated this situation, Lucas started accelerating rapidly ahead of the target range of 100m.
In an instant, he escaped the chase, and when he came to his senses, he had arrived at the entrance of the conference.
“shit!”
With 10km left before arrival, Dust Industries’ new technology, Sonic Boost, was activated.
Truly supersonic.
The sound faded away at such a speed that it could be followed later.
“Ah, it seems like he was accelerating because he was late for the lecture schedule.”
“Isn’t the lecture tomorrow?”
“It is, but… … .”
“Are you sure you didn’t notice our chase?”
“Yeah, yes.”
“Then it’s just a whim?”
“For now, that’s all… … .”
It was strange.
It was as if he had noticed the chase.
However, it would be impossible to notice because it was a tracking using a holy relic, and the distance was also beyond the range of human perception.
Obviously, if you think about it rationally.
But Karin felt an unknown sense of incongruity.
Still, it’s not a failure.
As long as Lucas was at the institute, a glimmer of possibility remained.
* * *
“How is it. Isn’t our dust industry’s technological prowess great?”
“Right.”
“As for this latest Sonic Boost… … .”
Like a dealer, the driver recites the new technology of the vehicle and burns his love.
But I can’t hear it.
“I was so surprised, Professor! It’s very fast, but the ride is so good!”
“Yes? What does your teacher know? If you’re talking about this ride… … .”
Now, the presence of the Holy Empire Knights is far from gone.
“Whoa-”
He let go of the deep tension with a sigh. The driver changed the topic while coughing as if he was stabbed for nothing.
“Oh, I talked too much. I’m sorry, Professor. Where are you going to take me anyway? Since it’s still before dinner, shall we take you to a famous restaurant? I know of a restaurant that has been awarded 3 stars by Marchelin.”
“I want you to go straight to the hotel.”
“You are tired from a long trip! Then I will take you straight to the hotel.”
The hotel I booked is a hotel that I booked for security only, without needing anything else.
It was because it was cumbersome to be harassed by reporters, but in fact, it was because I was most worried about my safety after leaving Grasco.
I didn’t know it was going to be the Holy Empire, but I didn’t have to worry about their pursuit all the way to the hotel anyway.
When the car stopped in front of the hotel entrance, hoteliers poured out.
It’s at a level that I wouldn’t be ashamed to even call it a ‘protocol’.
“I will serve you with the best service, Professor. Thank you for visiting our hotel. All check-in procedures have been completed. Shall I take you straight to your room?”
“I do.”
“The assistant’s dorm is… … .”
“yes? Me? I’m just outside the motel… … .”
… … shit.
I hadn’t even thought of rit.
No, the biggest variable was that the people of the Holy Empire were tracking me in the first place.
Lit is perhaps the most mouth-watering pod of the Holy Empire.
Tracking me will have an effect on the driver and Lit who was with me, and the driver doesn’t matter, but Lit, the demon… … .
“Lit, stand there.”
“yes?”
Lit, who was about to unload my luggage and head to her dorm, stopped at my call.
It is dangerous to leave her alone.
To be precise, I rather than her.
“Follow me.”
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No, why all of a sudden at this time?
* * *
“Follow me.”
“B, nene nee?!”
Ritt asked, surprised by Lucas’ words.
I was shocked as if my heart was going to jump out.
However, Lucas grabbed her arm without changing his expression.
That force made my heart pound.
“Let’s write it together.”
let’s write together
what is this! lewd!
“That, that that… … .”
“Do you want to use it with your assistant?”
“Is there no problem?”
“Yes, no problem at all. The VVIP room that the professor will use this time consists of only three bedrooms, and a separate toilet is installed in each room for comfortable use. In addition, there is a separate conference room inside the room, so I am confident that it will not be too much trouble for the professor to prepare a lecture.”
There are only three bedrooms. A mixture of happiness and disappointment flooded me.
“Go up.”
thud! bang! thud! bang!
He felt a tremendous pulsation in Ritt’s wrist, which he was holding tightly.
“Do not tremble.”
Lucas’ voice gently tickled her ear.
“Don’t protect me.”
With that one word, Lit forcibly stopped nosebleed from coming out.