Magicraft Meister Part 3

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（I will take care of this.

（Understood.)

Can you hear me?

Shinobi Ichi, use the <> number 5.

This is used to converse with an unknown person by hacking into their channel.

Jinmei, <>.

Using the interceptor, Shinobu Ichi spoke in the wavelength of the conversation channel of the "Supervisory Control Magic Brain".

I hear you. Are you the intruder who installed that magical device?

That's right.

I see. First, let me ask you, are you a threat to me or to this underground city?

I have no intention of doing so.

I see. Good.

Let me ask you the same thing. <

No, I have no intention of that. Right now, I'm just trying to have a conversation with you.

You mean, like an exchange of information?

I guess you could say that.

At this point, both the "Supervisory Control Magic Brain" and the "Shinobi Unit" are relieved.

Both believed the other's words that they had no intention of destroying or eliminating the other.

Now then, let's talk a little. May I ask you a question?

Go ahead.

First of all, why do you look so small?

Because it's built this way ......, but its purpose is to be stealthy, isn't it?

I see. I understand. Then who sent you?

The man who made me, ......, but I'd like to wait a little longer before I tell you his name.

Yes, I understand.

Shinobu Ichi decided that it would be premature to talk about Jin's name or Horai Island at this stage.

Let's change the question then. Who is that magical power pattern of ......?

I'm sure you're wondering. ...... Well, I'll just say they're my master's people.

Hmm. ...... does he still exist?

Of course he does.

Oh, that's good news.

I'd like to meet him someday," said the chief magic brain.

May I ask you a question then?

Oh, of course.

Good day, sir. ......<, do you have a name?　My name is Shinobi-ichi.

You have a name? I have no name. You simply call yourself Shinobi Ichi, but that is not your name.

That's right. Not a name in the proper sense of the word.

But your name Shinobi-ichi is not a name in the proper sense of the word either, is it?

That's true. I admit that. But the purpose of identifying the individual has been achieved.

"Mm...... that's true.

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But I do not have the right to name it myself.

Is that so?

Yes. I'm afraid so.

I understand. For the time being, I'll just call him "The Supervisory Magical Brain.

Since we don't have much time to talk about proper names, we've decided to change the subject.

Let me ask you again. What is the purpose of your visit?

Before I answer that, ...... how much do you know about the outside world?

The outside world. Not much. That there are indigenous peoples, that the other Masters are scattered throughout the land.

Do you know about the decrease and return of the free ether levels?

I've heard that the concentration of free magical element decreased drastically about 746 years ago. It seems that not only has it returned to normal, but it's even higher now.

Is that correct?

Shinobu Ichi explained about the "Magic War" and the "Aether Stampede".

However, this underground city is shielded from the influence of such free-magic element concentration by a <> and a <> to prevent it from spreading.

In short, it also plays the role of an underground shelter.

If you are satisfied with this, please answer my previous question. What is your purpose?

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That's a bit vague.

To be more specific, it's to eliminate our enemies and reinforce our allies. ......

Define "enemy.

An enemy is anyone who disturbs the peace of the world.

Define peace.

It's a difficult one, but I'd say it simply means cooperation, harmony, and benevolence.

These questions and answers continued for several minutes.

Since these were not spoken conversations, the density was high. The density of information is ten times greater than that of a human conversation.

I see. In other words, the world today belongs to the distant descendants of the Masters, and only rarely do those with magical powers similar to those of the Masters emerge from among them.

I suppose you could say that.

And you were created by the head of the most advanced group of engineers in such a world.

Exactly.

And so, the brain of the controlling magician has come to a conclusion.

Well, that makes sense. I'd like you to bring these people to me.

Are you sure?

Of course. I have no intention of antagonizing him, and by order of my master I must find his successor.

I understand. Then let me introduce you to my friends.

So you have friends.

Shinobi I called for Shinobi II.

My colleague and subordinate, Shinobi Two.

Shinobu!

So he's the same type as you?

That's right. That's why we use the numbers 1, 2, and 3 at ...... to identify them.

I see. How many are there?

Shinobu Ichi thought for a moment and decided to answer truthfully.

Ten in all.

And the others?

Three and four are on the first floor, and five and six are outside the tower. Shichi and Hachi are on the other side of the ventilation fan. Ku and Jyu are near the ventilation shaft.

I see. So that's how they got here while keeping backup. I'm sorry.

You didn't know what you'd get yourself into.

No, that's understandable. I don't blame you.

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The last orders the Masters left me were to maintain the city and to find a successor. And so I have continued to maintain this underground city.

Is that so?

No successor has yet been found. Perhaps your masters will.

[......]

I promise I will not harm you. Please, let me meet your masters.

I cannot give you an immediate reply. But I will contact your masters.

Oh, please.

I'd like to go outside for that.

Okay. Take the elevator.

Thus, the Shinobi Forces almost achieved their goal and contacted the island of Horai.