Chapter 349 - Something Seen, a Voice Heard Somewhere
Yata-sensei left the studio as Bell-buchou's live stream was about to begin.
By the way, Bell-buchou's live stream today was from 8 PM to 9:30 PM, and after that, it would continue at Leona-sama's place.
Is that okay? He wondered, but apparently, it was fine as long as Bell-buchou wasn't receiving an appearance fee.
Did you forget anything?
"Yep. I'm good."
"Woofn."
Since he had already shown his face there, Lupi was allowed to be white Lupi.
Sweee had come by after that, bringing Leda and Roy to see them off. Or rather, the plan was to go together part of the way, as Sweee was going to play behind the church.
"Alright, I'm leaving the rest to you."
"~~~♪"
He parted ways with Sweee, who gave him a thumbs-up, and descended the Transfer Elevator.
Arriving at the Large Transfer Room, the Transfer Magic Circle was immediately to his left.
"Nina. I'm off again, please take care of things."
"[Yes. Understood.]"
I hope they managed to extract some information from the demon and that the Necropolis situation gets resolved…
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"Whoa."
The Transfer Magic Circle activated, and their surroundings changed back to the room he had seen during the day.
The Dragonfolk-san guards, realizing his arrival, knelt, but do I have to tell them every time to stop? Just as he thought that, they immediately stood up.
"I will contact Vermilion-sama."
Saying that, one of them left the room. He could hear running footsteps, but no need to rush so much…
Shou-kun, now's your chance.
"Ah, um, is it okay if I examine this Transfer Magic Circle for a bit?"
"Yes, yes…"
The guard didn't seem to grasp it, but he got the okay, so he immediately began Magic Analysis.
I need to cover the target with Mana, but if I do it while standing on it, I might transfer, so I need to get off first.
"Lupi. Stay behind me."
"Woofn."
Since the appraisal results were updated upon completion of Magic Analysis, he immediately checked them.
[Transfer Magic Circle]
By infusing MP, transports the person or object on it to the corresponding Transfer Magic Circle.
However, if there is an obstacle on the Magic Circle, it will not activate due to safety concerns.
Individual ID Number: F1F52C45-B451-486C-BA0A-F8E92D0AE295
Constituent Magic: Positioning, others unknown.
Unique Identification Number of Current Designated Space: EABC101E-B85D-46E9-94BB-E1225F6AC023
"As I thought. And this…"
[Acquired and registered the unique identification number of the designated space. Save name can be changed.]
For now, I'll name it [Necropolis].
The name might change once this place is liberated, but I can change it then.
[Magic Analysis skill level increased!]
You did it!
He nodded slightly at Mion's voice. So the Dragonfolk-san don't get suspicious.
With this, if I can use Transfer Magic in the future, I can travel between the island and the mainland, and even if the Transfer Magic Circle breaks, I can still go pick up Mion… it should.
Can this place be held by the Dragon race indefinitely? It would be bad if it somehow became someone else's house without me knowing…
"Alright, sorry to keep you waiting!"
"Ah, hello."
Not only Vermilion-san but also Geira-san came to meet him. Or rather, should I have just followed the Dragonfolk-san who came to call me? Oh well…
"How's the captured demon?"
"Its lips are sealed, we're having trouble."
Geira-san said, looking apologetic. But,
"However, Argenta-sama is bringing Lord Azure and heading this way, so please wait a moment."
Lord Azure? The 'sama' honorific implies a dragon? 'Azure' means blue, right?
And Vermilion-san's grimace… if it's blue, does it mean they have bad compatibility?
Anyway, I guess I'm on standby for a while.
"Shou-sama, how long will you be staying today?"
It's just past 8:30 now.
"Um, about two hours."
Bell-buchou's live stream should have started, and it usually ends at 11, so considering travel time, I'll set 10:30 as the limit.
"Shou. My apologies, but could you accompany us for the rest of what we were doing this afternoon? An hour should be fine, until Argenta arrives."
"Yes, I don't mind, but will I be of any use?"
"There are doors that we can't open. Also, you're quite strong, aren't you?"
Ah, doors that only a Blessed One, a player, can open, I suppose. That makes sense, but am I strong? I just think I'm good at one-hit kills, you know…
"If it weren't for this situation, I would want to spar with you."
"Hahaha…"
"Alright. We'll have to invite you to the Dragon Capital."
He had said it before, but it doesn't seem like just a courtesy.
I'd like to go, but I still have tasks on the island, and there's the live stream…
"Well, after this matter settles down."
"Then, shall we go right away!"
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Returning to the place where they captured the demon during the day, he re-examined his surroundings.
It was a room about the size of the club room, and across from the passage they came through, he could see an ascending staircase, but there was no sign of enemies.
More than that, there was a desk-like object against the wall that looked familiar.
Shou-kun. This is like the one in Nina-san's room…
"Hmm, so it is, as I thought…"
"What is it, Shou?"
"This desk-like thing on the wall, it resembles the control section of the Ancient Ruins."
Vermilion-san and Geira-san were surprised at his words.
However, it was slightly different from the ruins on his island: it lacked the Emergency Magic Crystal Stone for infusing Mana. The place where that large Magic Crystal Stone used to be was empty.
"Shou. If you can use this, it means the calamity will never happen again, right?"
"I hope so, but there isn't a large Magic Crystal Stone that fits here."
The entire Necropolis now is in what Nina would call a 'Preservation State', I think.
So, if someone is registered as an administrator, it should operate normally, but it would be troublesome if that normal operation caused a calamity.
Therefore, it might be safer if there's no Magic Crystal Stone here, and the Preservation State cannot be lifted.
"Shou-sama. Shall we proceed for now? We can report this matter to Argenta-sama later."
"Ah, yes."
Geira-san is right.
There's no point thinking about it here, I suppose I just have to go ahead, and up.
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After ascending the stairs and walking for a while, they came to a door. This one probably also only I can open.
"I'll open it."
"Ah, my apologies."
This door seems to require authority. Or rather, was this passage prepared for important people to escape?
[Blessed One's access confirmed. Highest administrator authority confirmed. Unlock?]
As I thought. This feels like I should be cautious.
He looked back, and Geira-san and his group nodded, preparing for battle.
"Yes."
[Presence Detection skill level increased!]
[Presence Detection skill base value has reached its limit. No SP refunded.]
"Hm?"
"Vermilion-san. It seems there are people ahead."
"Really? What should we do?"
"Lupi and I will hide, can you handle the rest?"
"Alright, of course. Geira, go."
"Understood."
Vermilion-san seemed determined not to leave, insisting on guarding Shou.
As he watched Geira-san and the others approach with the door half-open, he heard voices from ahead.
Huh? Is that…
Shou-kun, it's Buchou.