Where the dream ends and begins, where is ......

Accents (Raiders in the Night)

Light poured in from the window on the roof of the library, and a figure sat cross-legged on the wooden floor of the space above the bookish and damp attic.

Because the windows were fenced, the morning sun that formed a beam of light shone out some dust and fibers that drifted in the air, and the substance danced with the movement of the figure.

Supporting his chin with his hands, Hiiragi also frowned slightly-

Some people have said that white is colorless, but since the term "colorless" is the premise, why do they still think that it is white?

If we think of 'colorlessness' as the definition of white itself, then there is no such thing as a color for white, that is—

When it's time to paint or use paint, ask someone to hand you white not white, but 'colorless paint'?

But since it is called a color, there must be a certain color, not a color that cannot be seen or touched.

No, there is something wrong with that, after all, color is something that can be seen or touched, and everything comes from the reflection of the retina.

At present, the detailed mechanism of the eye to distinguish colors is not very clear, but roughly speaking, it is because the human retina has cells that can accept a variety of different wavelengths of light, that is, each cell receives different wavelengths of light, and when these stimuli are transmitted to the brain and organized, they produce a variety of color sensations, and the light that the human eye can see contains several different colors such as red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and purple.

Returning to the previous topic, if white is considered to be 'colorless', is 'colorless' itself considered a defining color?

The walls are not white, but colorless, but if you interpret it this way, you always feel that there are many strange places.

Obviously 'colorless' and white are the same color, why are there two different statements?

For some people, adding white and 'colorless' to a non-white and 'colorless' object is equivalent to becoming a 'colorless' state.

There is no color, there is no color, not even color.

As for why Hiiragi has to worry about this question, it's because he often thinks about what the color of people is.

Is it a rich and colorful color, or a plain monochrome?

If a person is added white, will it become colorless, in a very subtle state......

Hiiragi also blocked his left eye with his left hand, and the colors he saw with his right eye were the colors of books and book frames.

Cooler shades of gray no longer look so cold in the sunlight, and the yellowed pages of classical books are waiting for someone to rummage through the intellectual culture it contains.

Letting go of his left hand, facing the books that almost filled the field of vision in the attic, Hiiragi, who sighed, also stood up and walked downstairs.

Although I have some interest in the history of this world, I want to know more about the next development of the plot of this world, after all, Hiiragi's future is linked to these people.

I went to check the safety of the Imperial Tool before, and Daedas's [Two Great Axes (Belvac)] was still kept in the warehouse where it was placed before, so Hiiragi also took his Imperial Tool and Niou's Imperial Tool to today's meeting place.

Regarding the topic just now, Hiiragi also thinks that he has a lot of colors on his body, and it is not too much to describe it as colorful.

It's just that this way of describing it is definitely not to show how interesting life is, but to the burden of too many colors.

The heaviness of black, the glare of red, the weakness of white, and the indifference of gray are all pressures......

Hiiragi also feels that his spirit is still quite strong, and he has learned all kinds of things through constant repetition, but his body can't accept everything.

It's the same as people who don't want to accept any change, and it's a kind of happiness to stay in the past......

That could indeed be happiness, but the current Hiiragi also hopes that this weak body can keep up with his spirit and show extraordinary strength......

"That's unlikely...... Unless you have this double-edged sword-like ability all the time......"

"What do you mean?"

I picked up Hiiragi's words, and asked Hiiragi's girl to speak so.

Holding his own snacks, the black eyes that suddenly appeared at the door surprised Hiiragi too.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Hiiragi also looked at such a calm black pupil, thinking that she had appeared here a long time ago, and maybe she had been waiting for herself.

"No, it's not interesting...... Just ......"

"I was just waiting to try it, but you actually came out of the library......"

The black pupil tilted his head in confusion, and his expressionless appearance looked harmless to humans and animals

"Nan, do you like to read?"

"To be honest, I didn't hate reading in the past, because I naively thought that reading would become popular, so I worked hard for a while. In fact, the really popular guy will be popular from the beginning, and the unpopular guy will be seen as a joke even if he tries hard, and of course he is not saying that everything is the same. In my opinion, the act of reading a book is very valuable, and it can pass the time while gaining knowledge, so why not do it? It's just that I don't have time to study now. ”

"Nan, it's really wordy......"

was hated, because he sighed about the past, he was hated by the black pupil......

Hiiragi, who has been a top student for a while, is also helpless against such a situation.

Only the top students in novels and anime have a chance to become the protagonist, and most ordinary people will be passers-by characters?

However, now Hiiragi has also begun to counterattack.,Even if it's not a complete hero.,It's still a very important supporting role......

"Let's go, let's assemble."

"Oooh......"

Following behind Black Hitomi, the two of them walked towards the originally scheduled meeting place.

…………

This is a passage through the royal city, and this passage leads to the way to meet the emperor.

On the right are the rooms that were inhabited and decorated, and there were also a number of houses that served as banquet facilities, which were mostly used to entertain the local nobles who came to the imperial capital.

In some rooms, the walls were specially opened to create a large hall in order to expand the area.

On the left, there are courtyards that can be seen everywhere in the royal city, but the courtyard area here is slightly larger, and you can see many rare plants.

The scent of flowers that permeates the air with the wind relaxes, and the originally quiet courtyard becomes noisy due to the increasing number of footsteps.

In the wide corridor, among the crowd gathered here, Hiiragi also tightened his tie with his hand, not very comfortable with this suit.

He doesn't like formal occasions, let alone a suit......

There's a joke about that-

An otaku is told to get the most expensive clothes to bed at a friend's wedding, and the next day, he attends the wedding in a high-replica Gundam mecha......

It is obviously difficult for a strong man to ask someone who is not good at it to do something that he is not good at.

"Aren't you getting a mess here? That's not going to work, Nan. ”

The person who said this, Porus bent down to smooth the back of Hiiragi's suit, and pulled the hem to make it look more straight.

"I'm really sorry."

"It's okay, that's all I can do right now."

Porus said with a smile (probably) and turned to the front.

Dressed in a black suit, Estes, who was walking in front, turned around and walked forward with her hat after confirming that everyone had changed their clothes and gathered

"Very good, after we go to meet His Highness, let's have a party together."

"Huh? Suddenly, I am about to see His Highness! ”

"Will, it's noisy."

Next to Will, the black pupil who blocked his ear with his right hand said.

"I'm sorry, no, it's not the time to say this, but we're going to see Your Highness!"

Ignoring Will, who was a little panicked, Dr. Fashion asked Estes

"Master Estes, have you decided on the name of our team?"

"Name?"

"Yes."

"Well, I thought of it from the beginning, Special Police—"

That's in line with Hiiragi's conjecture, and the special police, the Jaegers, was officially established.

At the party after meeting the emperor, Hiiragi also became the chef of the meal along with Porus.

Hiiragi, who has been a fan of food manga for a while, is also able to show off her skills at the table a little like last time.

Speaking of which, do you have a chance to go to a world like "Halberd Eater"?

But even if you go, I'm afraid you will lose the first assessment.

Hiiragi is also good at not many dishes, and he is only good at it, and he has not reached the point of mastery......

"I didn't expect Nan, your cooking is not bad."

"I think a big reason for this is that the seafood you brought with you, Will, is still very fresh."

"Haha, I'm very proud of that!"

And just like that, the party after the formation of the Jaegers passed.

Before leaving, Hiiragi was also stopped by Estes on the grounds that -

"What do you think of such a team?"

"Why did General Estes ask me and not the others?"

"Lan is very smart, but in my opinion, your opinion is interesting, are you satisfied with such a reason? If you're not satisfied, I won't say the reason next time, and you can answer my question now. ”

"The dominant power is still in your hands, General Estes......"

Hiiragi who said this also got Estes's rhetorical question of 'you are not satisfied', and Hiiragi immediately shook his head.

"I think such a team has strong individual abilities, but it must be quite difficult to coordinate, after all, everyone has a strong personality, and combat mechanics such as cooperative battles are not suitable for them."

"That's the point, I don't plan to let them cooperate, each of them to play their best is the point."

Indeed, if he had to choose a partner, Hiiragi also thought that he would not choose the strongest Estes, but would choose Will.

Among the Jaegers, the most normal person is Will.

As a second very normal person, Hiiragi also subconsciously sees Will as his companion, and this result is not bad.

"Nan, you're not going to leave this team, are you?"

"Of course."

Whether it's a lie or not, Hiiragi will answer the same way.

"That's a good answer, if you leave without permission, I'll kill you, and as for the minister, I'll go over and talk about it."

Threatened by Estes with a smile, Hiiragi also boldly responded with a smile.

"Yes!"

It's really helpless......

If the range of activities is restricted, it will be difficult to get things done.

"Our first event will start in the evening, so let's get ready."

It was Jaegers' first operation, and Hiiragi had no doubt to attend.

……

Time flies, and Hiiragi is also walking around the royal city with Will, so he has to rush to the meeting place.

"Lord Estes, the investigation of the area around Lake Migang has been completed......

"Just in time, it's a good time."

At the same time that Will and Hiiragi also arrived at the scene, a soldier also came in through the door, handed the report to Estes, and quickly retreated.

Estes, who glanced at the report, tossed it aside.

"You guys, this is the first important job."

Arriving at the conference table, Estes marked the map with a pen

"As you know, the bandits have recently built a fort on Lake Yugang."

"Of course I know ......"

Seleuc's hands propped himself up on the table.

"There are some villain groups in the suburbs of the imperial capital, and I am feeling a headache."

"Well, the guy who hides his head and tail like NightRaid will let it go first, and defeat the thief who can see it in front of him first,"

So, Porus asked

"What if the enemy surrenders?"

"Surrender is the act of the weak, so it is a matter of course to be eliminated."

"That is to say......"

Seleuc's expression was super happy.

"They can be killed whether they are guilty or not, it's great to be on this team!"

"Just wipe out as many enemies as possible."

Hiiragi was still speechless in this conversation, and Will on the side had nothing to say.

Once he had set his goal, Estes glanced at the crowd.

"Before I go, I have to make sure that everyone has to defeat dozens of people, and the same is true for the future work, are you all ready to realize?"

Everyone present said what they thought.

That is, the words that represent their enlightenment.

"As for Minami......"

Estes looked at Hiiragi

"Because it's a weak relationship, let's act with me, but in the future work, you must also become a man who is in charge of himself."

"I, I see."

It's safe to follow Estes, but there is no room for free movement.

What to do in the future?

If you've been restricted by Estes, it's better to join NightRaid from the beginning......

But in that case, you will become an enemy, which is a real dilemma.

All in all, the current Hiiragi also knows one thing-

The sleepless night officially began.

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[Thank you 'Akatsuki, 暁'-san for the tip, I'm so excited!] Let me go out and run a few laps......!! 】