Don't use Type-Moon references in Oregairu!

"Not coming back?"

“Perhaps.” Jia Kongming shook the feather fan in his hand, his smile quite frank. “Young friend… I’m now really sure you’re not entirely Japanese. You look so nostalgic, how silly.”

Fujimaru Ritsuka chuckled awkwardly, while the great magicians beside her pretended not to hear anything, their eyes gleaming as they flipped through the documents in their hands.

What are they discussing? The composition of Chaldea's current leadership? What does that have to do with me? Is there any science fiction involved?

Fujimaru Ritsuka scratched her head and stretched out her hand.

Jia Kongming paused for a moment, then extended his hand to shake hers: "May our homeland be forever peaceful."

May your journey to the stars be unstoppable.

Jia Kongming nodded to Fujimaru Ritsuka, then made a complex hand seal and disappeared from the spot.

On the face of his vanishing figure, Fujimaru Ritsuka saw a complex and subtle smile.

It felt like a mix of regret and relief, a blend of nostalgia and reluctance, and a touch of resolute determination.

Probably, or maybe it's just something Fujimaru Ritsuka imagined.

Rohan Kishibe sullenly pounded his lower back, muttering, "Hmph! He calls me 'sweetie' when he's using me, but then he turns around and runs away as fast as he can. Ugh, what a jerk!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka glanced at the documents that could almost fill an entire study and wholeheartedly agreed.

When Mr. Jia Kongming came, he smuggled himself into Japan by using the route through the dream world of the shore. He wouldn't dare take the open route now. And large-scale spatial transfers are easily monitored by various countries.

"The fluctuations when he went back... could it be the so-called 'flying through the shadows' technique? This technique is amazing! It actually allowed him to travel back through the dream world in human form? Powerful, incredibly powerful."

"Hmph! What's the use of being strong? He's just a scumbag! He clearly promised to take me to experience the feeling of flying and entering a dream... Ah, such a rare experience is gone just like that." Rohan Kishibe lay down listlessly, recording in a depressed tone, "Today is July 1st. This is what it feels like to have your young heart deceived by a handsome middle-aged man with a seemingly honest and refined appearance..."

You're almost fifty! Still acting like a young man.

Fujimaru Ritsuka rolled her eyes, then turned to look at Lisa Lisa and Kaiki Deishuu, who were busy at work, and curiously offered to help.

A careful review of the materials brought by Mr. Jia Kongming reveals the progress of their research.

As mentioned before, they seem to have inherited a large amount of knowledge from the Mountain Court in the Moon World, including countless magical principles.

But just like Chinese philosophy, these mental magic techniques are filled with a large number of technical terms, and there are countless obscure and unclear passages. Even when comparing the original materials of some similar techniques, the meanings seem to differ under clearly different handwriting.

"It really feels like solving a mystery." Lisa sighed, a sentiment echoed by everyone. But then everyone continued organizing the data, even waking Rohan Kishibe, who was lying to the side.

Following different fields and related archiving rules, they finally managed to archive the data that occupied most of the room—at the cost of Lisa Lisa urgently breaking through the wall and then quickly building a new archive room using elemental attributes and techniques for materialization and enhancement.

Why is it recommended to prioritize researching the technique of [flying body tracking]?

Because of the importance Jia Kongming placed on them before leaving, everyone carefully took out the original materials and related research documents they had been given and began to examine them.

The technique of "flying and leaving a trace" originates from the Taoist classic *Shangqing Danjing Daojing Yindi Bashu Jing*, and is listed among the Thirty-Six Heavenly Divine Arts. However, the Thirty-Six Heavenly Divine Arts are a collection of supernatural abilities compiled by later generations, and in fact, they overlap and conflict with each other, even with the Seventy-Two Earthly Divine Arts. However, Fujimaru Ritsuka didn't intend to become a Taoist priest and study its classical origins, nor to play the role of an old scholar. She simply suggested they consult the relevant texts based on the available information.

Well, it's the same old thing. There's a similar philosophical idea behind what's been passed down, and you won't understand how to use it if you don't understand it.

By comparing the classic texts with the research materials left by Jia Kongming, they barely understood the purpose of this great technique from another world—it allowed the learner to fly freely between the earth and the sky without restraint, unaffected by any external forces, moving between existence and non-existence. "Flying" refers to the ability to fly in all directions, while "concealing traces" refers to the ability to be unrestrained and completely invisible.

"...Why do I feel like this is a dig at me for not being able to double jump and not being able to be an ace air fighter?" Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the data in front of her with a headache.

All of the above was, of course, a joke. Lisa Lisa shook her head and said, "That's a bit much. If you want to surpass the Pava people and gain the ability to double jump, you'd first have to master the ritual magic that requires a large team to perform, so that you can do it all by yourself... That would take you from beginner to your grave."

"To be fair, that's true. But if it's used as a ritual, then Chaldea is essentially getting an extra... Let me see."

Fujimaru Ritsuka flipped through the deciphered data and explanations, then exclaimed excitedly, "We've got another Mach 3-class global passenger jet! That's amazing!"

"The cost of activating it is quite high. Although it doesn't require high-grade materials, the ritual circle only needs scraps that can hardly be called materials to ensure the tradition of magic and its own sturdiness. But the magic required to assemble this circle is quite substantial."

"Well, it's not because the level of the data we've deciphered is insufficient. This original data records that the immortal used it directly for daily travel, and even when attending banquets, he would flaunt it by riding the wind."

"Even if they are immortals, this kind of pomp and circumstance is too much."

Although Fujimaru Ritsuka seemed to have seen a new book called "Second Life Adventure Log" before her transmigration, the newly introduced immortal in it seemed to be able to go to a similarly outrageous level. He single-handedly fought against the world's pillar, the Golden Cudgel, which was similar to the Holy Lance, and was still invincible, roaming freely in the world... but I forgot whether that person was Wuzhiqi or something else.

Bei Mudshou disagreed with this view: "From what we can see now, Mr. Kongming's team has made great progress. I just quickly checked and they have a deep understanding of this and other mental magic achievements related to space, movement, etc. As for other techniques, they are only at a superficial level. Therefore, it is not difficult for us to get started with the technique of flying and teleporting."

“But because of this, continuing to research and strive for a breakthrough will take a very long time. Taking another step forward from a level already close to the peak is far more difficult than breaking through other techniques that are only in the initial stages of deciphering.” Kaiki Deishuu pondered for a moment, then looked at Fujimaru Ritsuka, “What do you think of his tone? Should we change direction and waste time?”

(I suggest you study this a little more carefully...)

Fujimaru Ritsuka recalled Jia Kongming's words and seemed to understand: "His tone at the time wasn't particularly strong; it was more of a reminder, and it seemed to be a tone of 'just in case'."

"So it seems that we only need to study the contents of this technique a little to ensure that it can be used as a ritual method. As for deeper breakthroughs, we can talk about that later when we have time. Right now, let's focus our time on the artificial spirit foundation project."

Fujimaru Ritsuka finally made her decision, and everyone nodded in understanding before getting to work.

While Jia Kongming's attitude suggests that he, or rather the group behind him, likely had long intended to leave their mark on this planet, it's safe to say that choosing to do it himself probably stemmed from other considerations besides problem-solving. Otherwise, leaving behind only techniques like flying and leaving trails would have been sufficient; such a comprehensive approach wouldn't have been necessary. This whole package of knowledge has truly been a boon to him.

Even though they are not from the same country, similar civilizations still share similar styles: imparting knowledge, teaching skills, resolving doubts, establishing merit, making words, and cultivating virtue. As someone who has benefited from this, Fujimaru Ritsuka sincerely wishes them well.

"Fujimaru, come and see! They've hidden a little Easter egg! Look at this 'Merge of Creation'! It's incredible, it seems like it could be used on a Spirit Origin."

"What? This is an amazing gift!"

Jia Kongming, who had landed at the center of the great formation, looked back and realized that his little joke in the Flying Traces had been triggered. He couldn't help but smile smugly: "It seems that my friends listened to me after all. Otherwise, after today, the data in the Creation Strategist might be permanently incomplete."

"Hey... Boss, you're so old and you still make jokes like this! No wonder you said that before the old Marquis Wu disappeared, he only left you with the power of the 'Memorial to the Master'. It's because of your mischievous nature."

Upon hearing this, Jia Kongming's veins bulged as he began to argue.

Saying things like "A scholar's playful banter is elegant and refined, not a joke" and "When I issue the Memorial to the Throne, I can summon a whole bunch of Han generals, and I don't restrict how others play," made the old brothers on the battlefield laugh and the whole battlefield was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Jia Kongming feigned anger and waved his fist at his old friends, his heart filled with emotion. In the face of that strange natural disaster that completely shattered the momentum of the Reform Society, if it weren't for these old friends risking their souls to share the burden, the heavy burden of the Five Tiger Generals he summoned would have crushed him long ago.

However, their souls were shattered as a result, rendering their limbs unable to function properly and depriving them of the power to roam freely in this world. Only those powerful enough to stand in their way, and the extraordinary individuals who never even came, left the Reformation headquarters.

But now, these early close members of the Reform Society, summoned by his mere call, rushed from their respective sanatoriums to see him, even disregarding the great formation they were in. Essentially, this was out of concern for him.

So naturally, he had to repay these old buddies.

"Fujimaru-kun, you act like you don't deserve such a great reward, but in reality you've done a huge favor. Whether it's the people in front of us now, or those who will travel together on the celestial orbit in the future, they have all been given a new lease on life because of the Spirit Origin technology you discovered."

Jia Kongming narrowed his eyes, imagining Fujimaru Ritsuka's reaction upon seeing the contents of the document, and couldn't help but smile.

Just as he expected, Fujimaru Ritsuka, Lisa Lisa, Kaiki Deishuu, and Kishibe Rohan all stared at the contents of the document with suffocated expressions: the "Merging Creation Technology" could seemingly link with Spirit Origin Fragments, potentially enabling mass production of Spirit Origins. Furthermore, it appeared that implantation could lower the activation threshold.

192. Developing the pharmaceutical market

The strange magic from another world, or rather, the technology that resembles a mixed doubles between extraterrestrial visitors and humans from the moon world, demonstrates its unique power.

The array, combining modern technological power with magic, unleashed a thunderous authority resembling that of a creator, and under a mysterious influence, completed the replication and creation of the target item.

Although it did not achieve the power of creating something from nothing or recreating new matter, like the power of making fantasy concrete, it still demonstrated its unique strength.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the laboratory staff, lightning operated in a manner approaching authority, mimicking the structure of spirit origin fragments, and transforming them into similar objects in a black box-like manner whose principles were incomprehensible.

When fragments resembling spirit foundations emerged from the massive magic array, intervening between matter and spirit particles and fully combining the illusory and the real, everyone couldn't help but cheer.

Under the laboratory lighting, the iridescent colors that spread out were not just ordinary beauty, but a dazzling radiance representing the future.

Lisa Lisa and Bemuni immediately took out a portion of it and quickly prepared it according to the method of making the extraordinary induction potion. Then they observed it and even conducted experiments on the living subjects still in the laboratory.

"The potion is effective. The side effects are virtually nonexistent, just like the previous potions! These newly created spirit core fragments have the same effect as the ones we extracted!"

Lisa barely managed to maintain her composure and suppress the urge to drool; she was already quite reserved, only staring at the magic circle on the ground with shining eyes. Compared to Beimu Nishu beside her, who was completely absorbed in the magic, the difference in their levels was obvious.

"Although the principle is still unclear and the structure of the spirit origin fragments is still difficult to analyze, I declare that this is the greatest resource for the future!" Fujimaru Ritsuka said with her head held high and great interest.

As long as the production of spirit origin fragments continues, it means that Chaldea has the potential to continuously produce transcendent induction potions. The next step is to complete the analysis of the principle that allows for universal adaptation to the blood of the progenitors, just like A-Zheng did. Then the path to ascension will be unobstructed.

Lisa Lisa and Kaiki Deishuu naturally understood the significance of this. Without Fujimaru Ritsuka saying a word, they grabbed the experimental table and began to continue the experiment with great enthusiasm. They also pulled Kishibe Rohan, who was full of strange knowledge and sensitive to various materials, over to act as their assistant.

Having been left behind, Fujimaru Ritsuka wisely touched her nose and backed away from the laboratory.

As for that person with those pleading eyes, "Give me a hand, brother"... Did someone just cry for help? A righteous hero can't ignore that! Ah... it's the evil half-dream demon, never mind then.

Fujimaru Ritsuka strolled out leisurely, imagining the future-changing products inside the laboratory, and a passage involuntarily came to mind:

[The so-called renewal of the world is an update of all life, both materially and spiritually. Under a certain circumstances, humanity, which could only survive with its physical body, changed its form of existence, abandoning the body and choosing the Soul Vessel Origin. They were completely liberated from their limited lifespans and varying degrees of natural talent. They persevered in continuing their dreams, becoming Servants.]

Well, the professor in the Servant Universe must have said something similar. However, both Fujimaru Ritsuka and Lisa Lisa, these experimental subjects, noticed the differences between the spirit origins of this world and those of the Type-Moon world.

They are more like seeds, rooted between body and soul, capable of accumulating over time, growing with mind and experience under the baptism of the Great Source of Magic, mutually reinforcing each other's growth, and bearing magnificent flowers.

Fujimaru Ritsuka wasn't entirely sure why Servants struggled to grow. Perhaps it was because their original forms were already dead, and those seated there were essentially confined to restricted spirit origin containers, preventing them from changing their original forms even after gaining new possibilities. Or perhaps it was because they hadn't fully mastered the materialization of their souls, preventing their own changes from being reflected in the system.

But at least the artificial spirit cores they developed shouldn't be like that.

With their versatility and adaptability, they are like blank seeds, nurtured and transformed within each person's unique growth history.

What's even more interesting is that artificial spirits are themselves an intermediate state between things and non-things, meaning they are more easily changed by information and can even draw growth from history, such as the great achievements of people.

"Ah... if I were given ten years, I'd probably build an army. Then I wouldn't need micromanagement at all; with proper management, I could just go straight for free-for-all! The sacred spirit origin will be linked to us!"

"Then you're probably going to be facing an even more ferocious guy." Rohan Kishibe cleared his throat and walked beside him.

?

When did you run away?

"Just a short break, nothing more." Rohan Kishibe adjusted his headband, looking distressed and stressed. "After I helped out a bit, they discovered some potential directions within the True Ancestor's Blood. After all, True Ancestors were theoretically created through manipulation, so some of their techniques left traces. We only need a portion of their characteristics, so we might see results soon."

"Great news! All good news!" Fujimaru Ritsuka exclaimed, her eyebrows dancing with excitement. "Speaking of which, what did you mean just now?"

Rohan Kishibe stood still, no longer following them out. He solemnly advised Fujimaru Ritsuka, "Listen to me, Fujimaru Ritsuka. The power that Hakuhime possesses is, to some extent, positively correlated with the power and abundance of all life on Earth. Therefore, I suggest you don't rush to mass-produce artificial spirit origins and transcendent induction drugs..."

"So you want me to just stand by and watch you die?" Fujimaru Ritsuka interrupted him, frowning. "You saw it in the lab too. That large magic circle, based on the information recorded in the 'Distortion of Creation,' is operating non-stop. Besides providing materials for your experiments, it's also the raw material for producing potions. I don't need to explain what that means, do I?"

"You're planning to ramp up production of the extraordinary induction drug and then spread it as widely as possible, right?" Rohan Kishibe gave a wry smile.

He came to advise Fujimaru Ritsuka because he realized what he was planning to do.

The amount produced by the magic array was a pleasant surprise to him. Even if half of it was used for experiments, the rest was enough to prepare nearly a hundred bottles of potion a day.

In terms of cost, the extraordinary induction potion is actually very low. It doesn't require any expensive or rare extraordinary materials. In fact, the only material that can be considered extraordinary is the magic marrow fluid.

The preparation method was also very simple. Rohan Kishibe even saw the two of them enthusiastically designing a fully automated drug preparation scheme while chatting.

The heartless puppet that was created did indeed complete the entire preparation process, and the finished product was impeccable.

With this, by simply increasing the size of the magic array, Rohan estimated that Chaldea could produce at least a thousand bottles of potions a day.

Based on the transaction volume with the Kansai Spellcasting Association Alliance, thousands of bottles of potions could be exchanged for the birth of at least ten thousand extraordinary individuals.

Although this comparison is a bit too idealistic and doesn't even take into account whether there are enough people who want to become superhumans who live on the edge, it's possible that before the ritual even takes place, they could actually create an army of 100,000 superhumans in Japan.

While this number may seem like a drop of ink in the ocean on a planet with billions of inhabitants, the very nature of those who ascend to higher levels can provide considerable assistance. And won't this number first trigger a bloodbath between the Special Affairs Bureau and Chaldea?

“To be honest, it’s true…” Fujimaru Ritsuka saw no sign of retreat from Kishibe Rohan, which made him inwardly cry out in alarm.