Perspective – Grey

"Speaking of which, what was it that Si Fen was asked to investigate by his brother before?"

After saying goodbye to Bai Yinji, Miss Rhaenys asked Master. There is nothing unnatural about a delicate face that is neither unnatural nor unnecessary. The same goes for Master. It seems that the boy's abrupt departure did not affect anyone present.

“…… Ah, it's actually to let him investigate the individual. ”

Stopping the pen in his hand, the master closed the notepad and began to observe the terrain of the entire Shuangxiang Pagoda from a distance. The scent of ink mixed in the air and the smell of cigar smoke wafted towards me. It's a bit strange to say, but whenever I smell it, I don't know why I always feel at ease. It's really amazing. Maybe Master added spices to it to promote mental stability in order to assist in the use of magic, but I don't want to confirm it with him at all.

"Atram Gary Asta. ”

At this time, the Master said the name.

“…… Gary Asta. ”

I haven't heard the name.

Of course, the clock tower is mostly people I haven't heard of before, but the name gives me a taste of a foreign land. Dry sand. Hot air that burns the skin. A broadsword that curves like a crescent moon. That's how it feels.

Hearing me repeat the name, Master continued as if in affirmation.

"It is a people who have inherited the blood of the ancient Middle East. Because it was only these two generations that he joined the clock tower, and the magic he used had almost entered the realm of spells, he was treated like a man who didn't match his strength, but he was quite troublesome. After all, they relied on that strange magic to subdue some organizations in the neighborhood, and I heard that even the right to exploit oil was in their hands. When it comes to the rights of the superficial society, it can be said that there are only a handful of clock towers. …… And they, [at the auction of a certain spell], competed with Izeluma to the end. ”

"Oh. You're talking about the auction where Izeruma bought that legendary spell?"

“…… Not. ”

Hearing Miss Rhaenys' interjection, I remembered a certain man.

- "Actually, there's a spell I want to get my hands on. 』

Mick Gulagille.

A man who introduced himself as a spy in such a grotesque way. Speaking of which, he hasn't been seen since. If that's true, then maybe he's Gary Asta's—

“……”

I swallowed.

Miss Rhaeny said.

"Hmph~,—— that means that [that boy] is looking for Gary Asta's people?"

"Huh?"

I couldn't help but make a noise.

Master seemed to sense what I was thinking, and said helplessly.

"Anyone with that crappy reason will notice something unusual. What's more, it would be strange to leave abruptly in this situation, so that no one wonders what he is going to do. ”

"But it's a shame that he can find it in that state. Obviously, the Nexus didn't react. ”

An enchantment is basically "something that separates this side from that." If it's for stealth purposes, the best enchantment fights won't be noticed in the first place. Even the most powerful magician can't dismantle the barrier that he can't perceive. So it's the best, it's really easy to understand.

But at the same time, there is another meaning of enchantment.

That is, protection.

In order to protect someone who exists on the inside, a wall of defense against various external enemies. Enchantments that react to hostile magicians are also one of them. As an alert to the incoming hostiles, it is often applied to the land managed by the magician.

However, it can be said that there is no barrier that can be identified even if there is inner hostility. Since the boy could have found out before the other party was exposed, it could only mean that his eyes were no longer within common sense. ”

"Does my brother mean that he also has the [Magic Eye]?"

Miss Rhaenys asked. She also has the magic eye, and she cares a little about the word. But Master shook his head slightly, rejecting the statement—"yes and no," replied in such a vague voice.

"While it does have the function of having a magic eye, [the characteristics] are also fully compliant. But...... Well, how to put it. Probably because I'm self-inflicted, there's always a sense of strangeness that always lingers. ”

"Strange feeling?"

Rhaenys repeated the word.

【Strange feeling】

It's the same thing, the size, the scale, it's all the same. Not even a sense of disobedience arises. But even so, I still feel that this thing is different.

Surprisingly, this time I understood Master's words. Although not yet arrogant enough to feel and see the corner of this man's vision. But at least in that feeling, I'm the same person as this person.

Because I've personally fought that feeling.

It can't be destroyed in any way, and it can't be destroyed.

“……”

I shuddered, and a cold touch ran down my spine.

No differences, no differences, no differences, exactly the same. The truth of that taboo makes me tremble even now. It's too similar, it's beyond ethics, it's like it's going to cross the boundaries of twins. If there really is a [clone] that is infinitely close to the original body, then it must be a teenager.

- So, because of this, it will be different.

Between the orange and the red, there is a huge void.

And what that empty body is, I don't know. I could have grasped the answer with a little thought, but I turned a blind eye. I had a hunch that if I saw that truth, I would never be able to lift my head in front of the teenager for the rest of my life.

Ahhh

The boy's form of existence was too similar to his own.

(because...... I'm stupid. ）

As if by an excuse to run away, I silently thought in my heart.

That's right, I'm an idiot. A hopelessly stupid one. A fool who will only overlap others with others who have similar experiences with himself, so as to find solace and excuses.

I lightly touched the place covered by the hood.

This is the transparent needle. Ice does not dissolve from the heart at any time. Because it's made of glass, it doesn't dissolve, and how stupid it is to notice it now. Everywhere I went, my stupidity was poking me in the chest. Pierce the heart. Spurting blood.

(—Obviously just need to die.) ）

If only the imaginary blood could clog your own throat.

Scratching his neck, it would be nice to make this face swell into a blue and purple color, and to fall down in the most miserable appearance. This must be the best death for me. As long as I don't get to be ugly like a ghost, I don't have any other wishes-

—Grey. ”

That's when I realized that someone was calling my name.

“…… Ah, Master. ”

"What's wrong? ”

Master frowned as usual and looked down at me. At first glance, his expression seemed very unhappy, but I could tell that he cared about me, so it seemed that I had been with Master for a long time.

"That, I'm ......"

I hesitated for a few seconds.

Although I know exactly what I want to express, I can't organize it into sentences at all.

So, I used a more reliable means than words, [lifted the hood a little].

Master's eyes widened.

"Grey! I told don't put your face on—"

“…… No. ”

He scolded me as I had asked him before, and I shook my head.

Although it was only slightly exposed, and although the fingers that pulled down the hood were as hot as if they had been burned, I was finally able to organize the language.

"I think...... Face and this event may ...... What does it matter. ”

"You mean the event? but—"

He must have been concerned about Miss Rhaenys. After all, it's not something that can be preached around. The girl seemed to notice this, and she tilted her head and said.

"Hmm. If you think I'm in the way, I can leave. ”

“…… Never mind. I think Miss Rhaenys must have known about it, too. ”

I glanced at Master.

He still looked confused, but didn't look against it.

I gently touched my exposed face.

"[Actually], it's not my original face. ”

"What ——?"

Miss Rhaenys' expression contorted.

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Perspective – Teenager

(—Grey's face, presumably not her original face.) ）

The boy, who had walked around the woods with instinct, suddenly thought.

(Although it may be a bit like it because it is a descendant of King Arthur, it is too similar by any means.) ）

Because even Mordred doesn't have that stupid hair. The boy thought untouchedly.

It's getting dark, and it's going to be night soon. But it doesn't matter, the leafy trees have plunged the whole forest into darkness, like a witch's dwelling in a fairy tale, and if there is no light source, you may not even know where you will die.

(And, Grey herself is weird.) ）

The boy recalls all that the girl has so far.

Confessional,Shy,Very good at complaining,Extremely afraid of ghosts,It's easy to fall into self-loathing.,It's very inexplicable but cute.,Excellent physical ability.,The weapon is a strange scythe.。

- Scythe.

(What the hell is that?)

The boy already had the answer in his mind.

（……………… So, Grey's hometown...... ）

I stopped thinking because I saw a figure. Massively.

Thirty-two in total.

I won't talk much about the appearance and clothing, anyway, it's the standard "ah, this person is so suspicious" suit and color scheme. I don't know if these people's bosses can't keep up with the times or if they watch too many third-rate movies, and they come in a cheesy way.

"Who is it!!"

It seemed that I had just found out, and the attacker (laughs) immediately shouted at me.

“……”

I didn't respond. It's not to show my compulsion, it's just that I don't want to say a word because of my physical discomfort and the gloomy environment around me. On the contrary, there is a nameless anger towards these people.

“…………”

So I'm waiting. and other people on the other side of the action. Bundle them up and play directly from here.,If you ignore me, you'll be all played.。 This kind of ghost-like choice is really getting more and more like an old brother.

“………………”

I was silent when I saw the sudden appearance, and several people on the other side came to a conclusion after looking at each other with their eyes.

Several bolts of lightning swept towards me.

(Well, that's a boring way to deal with it.) ）

While pretending to think about it, I also lightly stepped on the ground with my foot.

And then the next instant.

The forest is alive.

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"- I see. Come to this hand. ”

One of the female magicians in the Tower of the Moon nodded slightly.

Aozaki Orange said calmly.

On the desk beside her, the black tea was emitting a slight heat.

This is the research room that Izeluma arranged for her.

“……”

Her eyes were looking down from a different place and angle than the window.

It's a demon. It is also called Familia or Agathion depending on the school of magic, and Shikigami in the East. Naturally, Orange uses dolls, and she was inspired by the fact that magicians used wires to make magic in the Fourth Holy Grail War, and she tried it out with clockwork, gears, and wires.

Having said that, although it was an attempt to make it in Xingtou, it made Orange realize once again that he was not suitable for making a demon with only minimal functions. For the oranges that are thrown into it, it is really [boring] to create a single function that has no superfluous functions.

The flared wings are brass wires, and the embedded eyes are rubies.

This demon is now flying near another tower that is slightly separated from this tower.

"Okay, it's a bit of a hassle, but after all, I've accepted the commission. ”

Orange sighed softly and stood up.

She glanced at her feet.

In the corner of the room, there was a wonderful leather bag that was a little bulky and too large compared to what she was holding.