A cross-dressing anime, starting with Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.

“We wiped out all the known strongholds, but their core members, and that weirdo Revis, have vanished as if they’ve disappeared into thin air.” Shakti’s tone was full of helplessness.

“They also stole a large quantity of anti-curse potions, their purpose is unclear, which makes me very uneasy.” Tsubaki frowned. This leader of the Hephaestus Familia was known for his strictness.

“They’ve gone into hiding,” Finn tapped the table. “In a place we all know about, but we can’t find.”

Everyone looked at him.

Finn didn't continue speaking; he turned his head and looked at Lynn beside him.

"Mr. Lynn, what are your thoughts on this?"

In an instant, the focus of the entire conference room returned to Lynn.

Lynn remained silent for a moment.

He knew that this was an opportunity Finn had given him, but also a test.

He raised his head, met the gazes of all the bigwigs, and calmly uttered a name.

"Knossos".

The moment that word was uttered, the air in the meeting room seemed to freeze.

President Royman's pupils contracted.

Knossos, the man-made labyrinth.

This is one of Yullari's greatest taboos: a vast labyrinth, comparable to an underground city, secretly built beneath the city by the descendants of Daedalus.

Legend has it that it has countless entrances and a complex and ever-changing structure, making it a breeding ground for evil.

But for over a century, apart from a few unsubstantiated rumors, no one has been able to find its exact location.

"What makes you say that?" Shakti's tone was somewhat stern.

“Intuition, and a series of clues,” Lynn replied neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"First, the Dark Faction was able to amass such a massive force and launch a surprise attack in such a short time, so they must have a huge hiding place and troop transport route that we cannot monitor. Knossos is the only possibility."

"Secondly, a 'freak' like Revis is best at creating monsters. Those stolen anti-curse and tranquilizer drugs were likely intended to control these failed experimental subjects."

Lynn's words resonated deeply.

Each inference precisely hits the core of the problem.

The meeting room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

A satisfied smile finally appeared on Finn's face.

This is exactly what he wants.

An "outsider" who is not bound by the existing intelligence system and can see the truth from another perspective.

“I agree with Lynn’s judgment,” Ota, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.

His deep voice added the heaviest weight to Lynn's reasoning.

Everyone looked at him; they knew that Freya's Familia's intelligence network was the most powerful in Yurali. Ota's statement was almost tantamount to confirmation.

All the clans were discussing their plans for the man-made maze.

But nothing came of it.

Because its entrance and structure are unknown, it is not advisable to attack rashly.

The meeting ended in a tense and tense atmosphere.

As Lynn stepped out of the guild headquarters, the blinding sunlight made him unconsciously squint.

A covert search that will sweep across the entire Yulari region is about to begin.

He, the "hero" who had just been thrust into the spotlight, felt a wave of exhaustion.

It's not physical, but mental.

Dealing with Finn and his cunning rulers 740 times was far more tiring than fighting monsters.

Upon returning to his post, he was greeted by the girls' concerned inquiries.

Lynn gave a few brief instructions and then returned to her room, saying she needed to rest.

He needs some time to process everything that happened today.

He sat by the window, looking at the flowers and plants in the courtyard that Alexandra and the others had tended to, but his thoughts drifted far away.

"What are you thinking about?"

A detached voice sounded from behind.

Lynn turned around and saw that Frilian was already standing in the room at some point.

She was still dressed in the same unchanging outfit, holding that thick magic book in her arms.

"I'm thinking, it seems like there are more and more troubles coming my way." Lynn gave a wry smile.

"The human world is always full of all sorts of troubles," Frilian said calmly as she sat down opposite him.

"I have come to say goodbye."

Lynn paused, taken aback. "Saying goodbye? Where are you going?"

“To travel,” Frilian replied matter-of-factly. “There seems to be a lot of magic in this world that I haven’t seen before, and I want to collect it.”

286. A person went to move bricks.

Lynn looked at Frilian, a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him.

This seemingly young elf mage, who has actually lived for a thousand years, has been an enigma since their first encounter.

She saved her own life, recorded everything about herself, and now she's leaving.

"When are you leaving?" Lynn asked.

"Now." Frilian's answer was surprisingly concise.

She pulled a thick notebook from her bosom and placed it on the table.

"This is the result of my research over this period of time, an analysis of your special magic."

Lynn picked up his notebook and flipped through it; the dense text and charts gave him a headache.

Frilian's handwriting was as neat as printed text, but the content was so profound that it deterred people from reading it.

"Your Infinite Blade Works is essentially an extremely complex combination of spatial magic and matter reconstruction."

Frilian continued, "And the [Outer Side of Truth] involves the power of the world's very origin. These spells are legendary even in my world."

"I still have a lot of magic to collect. The magic system of this world is very interesting, especially the special abilities of you heroes."

She paused for a moment, looking at Lynn with her calm, deep green eyes.

"However, once I've collected enough, I'll come back to you. At that time, I might need you to help me open the passage back."

"how long?"

"Soon..." Frilian gave a vague timeframe.

Lynn gave a wry smile.

For a spirit that has lived for thousands of years, "soon" might be decades, or even centuries. However, given his current strength and lifespan, he should be able to wait.

“I understand.” Lynn nodded. “Have a safe trip.”

Frilian stood up, walked to the door, and then glanced back at him.

"Remember the [Outer Side of Truth]. The nature of that magic is far more dangerous than you imagine."

After saying that, she pushed open the door and went out.

Lynn heard Alexandra and the others' voices outside, seemingly saying goodbye to Frilian. A few minutes later, everything returned to calm.

He picked up the notes left by Frilian and began to read them carefully.

The notes were indeed profound, but Frilian's explanations were very detailed. Regarding the part about [Infinite Blade Works], she analyzed the compositional principles of this magic and directions for improvement in detail.

“The essence of projection magic is understanding, decomposing, and reconstructing.” Lynn read from his notes. “The best way to improve proficiency is through a lot of practice. I suggest starting with simple items and gradually increasing the complexity.”

This suggestion is very practical. Lynn thought of the buildings in the city damaged in the war; perhaps projection magic could be used to repair them. This would both help rebuild the city and hone his own abilities.

Frilian's account of the "outer side of truth" is much more cautious.

"This magic involves the fundamental rules of the world. Its use will consume the user's very existence. Overuse may lead to the dissipation of existence, so please be careful."

Upon seeing this, Lynn couldn't help but shudder. No wonder Frilian had specifically reminded him before leaving. The price of this magic was far more severe than he had imagined.

Just as he was engrossed in studying his notes, the door was pushed open.

Alexandra peeked in and saw Lynn reading a book, a look of surprise on her face.

"Wow, the sun is rising in the west? Our great hero is actually reading a book?"

"Stop fooling around." Lynn closed his notebook. "Frilian's gone?"

“Yeah, he just left.” Alexie walked in and sat down opposite him. “He said he was going to collect some magic and that he would come back to find you. That elf is such a strange fellow.”

Lynn nodded without saying anything more.

“By the way, the guild sent a message saying that they’re starting city reconstruction.” Alexie’s tone became serious. “They hope that all the clans can contribute.”

“Reconstruction, huh?” Lynn said thoughtfully. “Perfect timing, I have an idea.”

Alexandra tilted her head, looking at Lynn's thoughtful expression, her curiosity almost overflowing from her eyes.

"Hey, Lynn, what's on your mind? Stop beating around the bush and just tell me!"

She came closer, placed her hands on the table, leaned forward, and a pleasant fragrance wafted over her.

Lynn was amused by her impatient and eager manner. He closed the notebook left by Frilian and gently tapped the cover.

"Urban reconstruction requires a lot of stone and timber, as well as skilled craftsmen, right?"

"Of course."

Alexandra nodded, puzzled.

"These things are very scarce now, and there is no shortage of them."

Lynn stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the war-ravaged neighborhood outside the courtyard.

"What if I could solve this problem?"

"You'll solve it?"

Alexie looked even more confused. "You're not part of the construction clan, are you going to carry bricks all by yourself?"

287. So, let's begin.

The other girls in the room also cast puzzled glances at them.

Kaguya leaned against the wall, holding her knife, without saying a word, but her slightly furrowed brows showed that she was also pondering the deeper meaning behind Lynn's words.

Lynn did not answer directly, but instead extended a hand.

He closed his eyes, his mental energy highly concentrated, and the analysis of [Infinite Blade Works] from Freeland's notes appeared in his mind—"understand, decompose, reconstruct".

The next second, a soft golden light shone in his palm.

Within the light, countless tiny particles began to converge, rotate, and take shape.

To everyone's astonishment, a square, smooth, mirror-like white marble slab, complete with exquisite relief carvings, appeared out of thin air above his palm, hovering silently.

"This...this is..."

Alexie's mouth slowly opened wide.

She reached out her finger and carefully touched the stone brick.

It feels cool and hard to the touch, just like a real stone.

"Projection magic?"

Liu spoke softly, her face also filled with surprise.

"Ah."

Lynn nodded 740 times, and with a flick of his wrist, the stone brick vanished into specks of light.

"My [Infinite Blade Works] can project weapons."