Veritas(2)

That night.

Even Jason’s interrogation wasn’t enough, so I went to visit a mysterious soup restaurant with Inspector Claire, and I was exhausted before I could return.

After that, they asked me all sorts of questions about what I had been doing before coming here and what I mainly taught, so it was not the only thing that made me tired.

He doesn’t seem like a bad person, but he’s the type of person who gets tired when you’re with him.

For the first time in a long time, I was overcome with exhaustion of mind and body.

“It’s hard…”

I opened my eyes from the bed, but I sighed quietly from the fatigue that was not relieved even after seeing the morning sun.

In my mind, I didn’t want to stay like this all day.

The schedule for the last few days, including the midterm exam, was so murderous that even I was exhausted.

“Still, did you achieve your goal?”

I finished the midterm exam safely, and I also confirmed the existence of a tumor rooted in school.

We’ve handed in the statement to Inspector Claire, and the guard team will start investigating soon.

And above all, my personal growth was also noticeable through this midterm exam.

As I focused my mind with my heart, I felt four circles forming a clear loop.

The original purpose was the 3rd circle, and I expected that if I was lucky, I would be able to build magic right up to the 4th circle.

However, the magic of the record far exceeded my expectations in terms of purity and quality.

‘In addition to level 3 mental control.’

The third stage of mental control, erosion, is the stage of grasping and shaking the mind in earnest beyond the realm of reading and interfering.

The utility itself is combative, such as digging into the other person’s mind and destroying their consciousness, or making them suffer from fatal hallucinations.

Of course, as its main use is mind penetration, it can be used to read memories or reproduce the hive mind.

‘It’s because it eats up a lot of mana.’

At that time, the hive mind was maintained for only about 30 seconds.

Originally, the efficiency was extremely bad, but when Skadi, Roshua, and even the nobleman called the master of the mage were inserted, the mana almost evaporated.

Even though I was wearing the magical power of the record, my body, the subject of casting, couldn’t stand it.

The same goes for reading Jason’s memories.

I didn’t show it, but I read my memory for a while, and the mana escaped in a lump, and my eyes were dizzy.

“It is still too early.”

lack of discipline

It would be better to refrain from using the 3rd stage until this body gets used to the mana of the higher circle and the operation of a large amount of mana.

First of all, it is training and then searching.

The culprit behind the incident through Jason is still unknown.

It’s because he just met the people he came in contact with, and didn’t see their true power.

smart-

As I was lost in thought for a while, I heard a knock that broke the silence.

When I dressed roughly and went out of the nights room, a postman was waiting for me.

When I saw the letter handed over, I burst into exclamation when I remembered what had happened in the past.

“Veritas g… ah.”

It was an academic journal where I contributed a thesis on ‘circle multiple mediation’.

The content was simple, but I wanted to publish the thesis I wrote, so it was written that I could attend a presentation to verify the content.

“What. It doesn’t matter.”

Verification of the contents of the thesis is something that must be done anyway.

I attached the supporting materials, but in the end, I need to prove the contents myself in order to properly give credibility.

Having made up my mind, I prepared to head to the office.

Nothing else, because the phone is there.

There is no phone in the living room, so it is impossible to make calls.

“Should I get a house soon…”

The short but intense thought of preparing my own house crossed my mind…

*

Dimension Arwencal.

A place called the home of wizards and a world where skyscrapers pierce the sky like a forest.

I visited Awencal, where Veritas’ headquarters is located, with Skadi.

“Ah! I missed these tall buildings~!”

“Hmm···.”

Behind Skadi, who was running around as if she had returned to her hometown, I stared at the warp gate I had passed.

This is the first time I’ve been out of school and into the outer dimension.

I was looking forward to the dimension shift, but it was nothing special than I thought.

‘I just had to pass through one gate.’

When I inquired, they said that all of them are this way, only the fare differs depending on the distance.

So I wondered if I could go to Earth, but it was so far from the center that I had to transfer several times to get there.

It’s a pity for me, but I didn’t show it.

After all, there is no place to go, no reason to go.

“Hey. Isn’t that guy… Professor Skadi?”

“It’s really Skadi. Didn’t you go to Helios?”

“What’s going on with that archmage Awencal?”

The surroundings were buzzing with Skadi’s appearance.

Contrary to her usual behavior, in terms of performance alone, Skadi is an authority who has published several A+-level papers on Circle magic, and is a great wizard who has reached the 8th circle in her magical achievements.

The name couldn’t be more famous.

I also recently learned about it, but among mages, Skadi’s name is said to be as widely known as Mason, the Master of the Magic Tower.

Needless to say, his fame in Awenkal, the home of wizards, was nothing.

“Ugh. Why are you looking at me like that? Is this your first time seeing an 8th circle mage?”

“It’s a rare achievement, though.”

“Huh? Uh… even if I suddenly praise you, nothing comes out!”

“…?”

He jumps up on his own and then walks forward.

did i say something wrong

“Ah! Professor Yujin Kang! Professor Skadi!”

As we headed towards the editorial department of Veritas, the person who greeted us greeted us.

“This is the slogan of Merias, editor-in-chief of Veritas.”

His face was full of color as he shook hands with me and Skadi.

“It’s an honor to meet you two in person. I never thought I’d get to meet a celebrity like Professor Skadi in person. It looks like today is my birthday.”

Seeing Skadi, Melias’s eyes lingered with unconcealed delight.

It was like a fan who saw an idol in real life, so I couldn’t get used to it.

“Stop praising me. The main character today is this person, not me.”

“Do you have any questions? Come this way.”

He guided us to the presentation hall where the thesis was to be presented.

“There are many people who want to hear Professor Yujin Kang’s presentation. The content was very sensational.”

“Is that so.”

“Yes! Not only Awencal’s renowned scholars, but also prominent families such as Altair and Vega attended. This is the first time in the history of Veritas that a paper has received this much attention.”

Is it a rumor

It was larger than expected, but there was no particular problem.

Read at noblemtl.com

Just because there are more people doesn’t mean it’s difficult to present.

“This is the presentation hall.”

The seats in the venue were already filled with the audience.

I didn’t expect there to be so many people, so I was a little taken aback.

“Then I look forward to a great presentation, you two.”

“Yes.”

Merias went outside, and we looked at each other and went up to the podium together.

As we made our appearance, we heard another murmur of voices around us.

“What is it? Professor Skadi? Why is he here?”

“Isn’t this the thesis presentation of a person named Yujin Kang?”

People seemed to be taken aback by Skadi’s rise.

Perhaps because of her reputation, I didn’t think she assisted me.

After clearing my voice, I made my first haste toward the audience.

“Nice to meet you. I am Yujin Kang, Professor of Magic Mathematics at Helios University and the author of this ‘Circle Multiparameterization’ thesis. And, this is Professor Skadi Polaris who participated as an assistant author.”

“Please take care of me.”

There was little applause.

It’s probably because each of them was looking this way with wide-eyed eyes.

“Professor Skadi is assistant author?”

“Who’s that guy? Who’s using Professor Skadi as an assistant?”

“Do you have any information about Professor Yujin Kang?”

I heard a busy hum here and there, but I didn’t pay attention.

My duty here is to present my thesis.

“I will begin the presentation.”

I began to explain the points of the thesis that I had calmly put together.

An outline of the theory devised.

The principle of an extracorporeal circle using a rotating body.

And the limitations of the existing artifacts and the improvements made in my own way.

He continued his explanation with clear power in his usual calm voice.

“…so. We can confirm that Circle’s multi-parameterization method has an absolute superiority compared to existing artifacts.”

“How far has the output improved?”

“We’ve improved it to 55% now, and theoretically it’s expected to be possible to raise it to 200% or more.”

malevolent malevolent-

Heat is mixed with the voices coming and going.

It’s nothing strange. Raising the efficiency by that much is no different from saying that all the existing artifacts will be destroyed.

I continued talking.

So that I don’t have time to share my thoughts with them.

“Multi-parameterization can be used for all artifacts with a rotating body structure. It doesn’t matter if the structure is complex.”

My theory is also free from structural complexity.

So, you can make artifacts as complicated as you like.

“This means that simply adding a ‘rotational body’ structure to an existing artifact makes multiparameterization possible.”

Verification has already been done.

It’s because I’ve already finished the experiment and production while working with Skadi.

I projected the blueprint I brought along with my magical energy.

It was the blueprint for the ‘rotator kit’.

“Professor Skadi.”

“Yes, yes.”

She took a wand out of her bag.

It’s an ordinary wand, but it’s a unique wand with a ring-shaped magic stone added to the tip.

Skadi poured magic power into the wand, and after a while, exclamations erupted from all over the place as she saw a clear circle formed.

“Hyo, what about the efficiency?”

“It is inferior to Artifact, which assumes a rotating body, but this also shows an efficiency improvement of 40%.”

“40%… Oh my God…”

The buzzing voice grows louder.

It must mean that the contents of the thesis are so shocking.

In addition to developing a method that overwhelmingly surpasses existing artifacts, it is possible to jump on the bandwagon of multiple mediation simply by remodeling old models.

The theory of creating a circle outside the body, and high versatility and efficiency.

The reaction can’t be hot.

Of course, unlike existing artifacts, it is clear that the process of imparting magic is still difficult.

However, it can be improved sufficiently, and it is a problem that can be overcome with training.

And the moderate difficulty of accessibility will also serve as a buffer to protect the existing artifact market, and as a result, it will act as a win-win factor for each other.

“·······.”

Before I knew it, the presentation hall was tinged with silence.

Some have wide-eyed eyes, while others have glaring eyes with an evil face.

The emotions that drifted there were all consistent with ‘surprise’.

“It’s about time.”

“Ah, yes.”

Skadi tapped the watch and pointed.

The time for the announcement that was already scheduled was over.

“So, do you have any last questions?”

“Are you making the rotating body kit yourself?”

“No. I’m not a craftsman, so I don’t even manufacture it. I’m thinking of outsourcing it separately and making it a licensed production.”

“Schultz from Thales Workshop! Are you thinking of collaborating with our workshop…!”

“Geronde of the Doines Lab! Research partnership with us…!”

“At Gabram’s workshop…!”

There is no other crucible for shouting.

Perhaps he recognized the potential of the rotating body kit.

However, I have already chosen a person to be the master of this rotation technology.

That’s why, the answer I can give them has been decided.

“We’ll think about it later.”

“Now, wait! Professor Yujin Kang…!”

“Let’s talk a little more…!”

I nodded goodbye and left the auditorium.

However, the reaction of these people is unusual. Even after leaving the presentation room, I continued to follow him.

We had to run away from them unintentionally.

“Whoah! Our presentation today was completely torn!”

“Then why do you have to run away?”

“If you get caught, you’ll have to stay up all night talking about questions and business!”

Skadi, as if she had experienced it a few times, gave a disgusted look on her face.

Then he stuck out his tongue and smiled at me.

“Congratulations on being famous!”

“·······.”

If this is the fate of celebrities, I don’t really want to enjoy it…

Skadi grabbed me by the sleeve to avoid the people chasing me.

“Follow me! I’ll give you a proper tour of Awencal right now!”

“I’m done-“

“Let’s go to a restaurant first!”

“·······.”

I don’t even listen to this answer, and I’m dragging it with recklessness.

I had to fight the urge to pull the tail wagging in front of my eyes…

*

A few days later, a shopping street in Rhodes.

Gunsmith Blue Rose was busy preparing for business today.

The only customers are Yujin Kang, who often stops by, and Estelle, a girl who visits occasionally, but Rana, the store manager, is in a good mood these days.

This is because they spend a lot of money whenever they come to the two of them, so they can live without worrying about rent these days.

“hehehe.”

Having brought home-brewed coffee and a newspaper, she took a familiar seat at the counter.

Coffee and newspaper were the few luxuries she enjoyed during her boring routine.

“Let’s see~ What’s the news today…?”

Morning Rhodes Times.

Lana’s eyes lit up as she read the so-called MRT article.

It was because one article caught her attention.

-Professor Yujin Kang, Circle Multiple Mediating Theory announced!

-It turns out that existing artifacts can also be modified with the rotating body kit.

-Licensed production of rotating body kits, who will be the first craftsman?

“Professor Lee has become a complete celebrity.”

I recognized him from the time he offered 30,000 shillings to keep the store from going bankrupt, but he is also an unusual person.

Didn’t they make an announcement that would change the paradigm of the artifact industry this time?

She knew that the idea had started with a revolver that Lana had sold.

It’s because Yujin Kang told me when she came here.

Maybe that’s why Lana was somehow proud even though it wasn’t her job.

“heheheeng. I don’t know who the master-in-law will be, but it must be difficult to match the professor’s taste?”

Kang Yu-jin’s order is perfect to the extent that he takes into account every single material of the oil, parts, and bullets used for gun maintenance.

Lana sent a brief tribute to her first father-in-law.

with my daughter-

“Ah! Who are you… Professor!”

At that time, Yujin Kang entered the store at just the right time.

He looked at Lana, who had a bright smile, and opened his mouth bluntly.

“You are awake today.”

“I-I don’t sleep in the morning either…?”

That’s what you say as soon as you arrive.

Embarrassed Lana blurted out her words awkwardly.

“What are you going to buy today?”

“I didn’t come to buy it. I came because I had a few blueprints I wanted you to take care of.”

“That’s nice too! Let’s see.”

She accepted the blueprint that Yujin Kang had given her.

While looking at the blueprint with her glasses on, Lana’s eyes widened when she saw the blueprint at the bottom.

“This… isn’t a gun? It’s not a weapon… is it some sort of accessory?”

“you’re right.”

“The structure is very novel. I’ve never seen a design like this.”

“Can you make it?”

“Umm~ I think it will work. Compared to making a gun, it’s easy.”

Among firearms, there are also monsters whose structure goes crazy.

Compared to that, the structure in the blueprint was cute.

She was both an artifact maker and an eccentric who was accustomed to complicated structures.

“It seems to work.”

“Yes. But what kind of blueprint is this?”

“It’s a rotating body kit.”

“Ah~ Rotating body kit… Yes?”

In an instant, Lana’s expression hardened.

“what?”

“A rotating body kit.”

Yujin Kang opened her bag and held out a document.

On it, the phrase ‘License Agreement’ was written.

“Actually, I’m thinking of getting a lab room out of school soon.”

He also held out a small piece of paper.

It was a business card with Helios’ lab number written on it.

“Are you thinking of becoming the first master of Circle Multi-Mediation, the first research subject there?”

Moment.

A moment of silence passed.

The round eyes gradually became colored with astonishment, and the parted lips widened to the point where an evil sound came out.

Before long, she shouted with the greatest shock of her life.

“Yes, yes!?”