Miss Gudazi, who almost became a walker, is saving humanity

"According to Zhang Jiao, storing Xiang Yu's body separately does have [meaning]. But that meaning is not magic but Taoism... Speaking of Taoism, is there any difference between Eastern magic and Western magic?"

[The difference is very big, it is better to say that except for the magic circuit and magic power at the bottom, they are basically two different things. ]

Roman, who is very familiar with magic accidents, began to explain after hearing Lixiang's question.

[To use a modern analogy, Western magic is a stand-alone game, while Taoism——Toyo's [Thinking Magic] is an online game.In addition to this, there is also the magic of the Middle East, which is also another system that is completely different from Western magic and thought magic.The other is alchemy. Although it is close to Western magic, it is also an independent system. ]

[How should I put it... It's like wine and juice are two different things even though they are both liquids. ]

[Thought magic is based on the large-scale magic dress [thought disk] made by the immortals. The thought disk is a large-scale ceremony that is integrated with the planet.The Taoist priests connect the thought disk through the ceremony of "granting talismans"... To some extent, it is like becoming a part of the huge system of the planet by carrying the world on their backs. ]

[The core of Western magic is to change its own universe, turning itself into a small-scale different world to exercise special laws. ]

"If you put it this way, aren't the paths taken by Dongyang and Xiyang completely opposite?"

[That's why I said [basically two different things]. ]

"Is it possible to connect the thought disk to exercise mystery... It feels a bit like the magic of the age of gods. However, Zhang Jiao said that the mystery that existed in this city was [the Taoism before the thought disk was established]. What is the difference between the Taoism at that time and the magic of the age of gods?" Is it different?"

[Of course there are differences.It is because of the differences that they will go to two different paths after the end of the Age of Gods.But to be honest, I don't know much about the Taoism before the thought disk was created.If it is said that the thinking magic behind the thought disk is a technology with [sharing] as the core, then the Taoism before the thought disk is the technology with [integration] as the core. ]

"...It's as if you didn't say it, who knows what you said."

Lixiang said this helplessly, because after listening to Roman science for a long time, she still couldn't figure out the reason, and she was a little dizzy now.

"There is also the matter of Xiang Yu's corpse. Kevin turned Xiang Yu's corpse into the heart of the city. Every time we recover a part of Xiang Yu's corpse, it is equivalent to killing this land once. Zhang Jiao said that this is Kevin's conspiracy. But [Killing the Earth] can bring Kevin any benefit..."

[We will investigate as soon as possible, but... Although there are many books related to Taoism in the library, the magicians in Chaldea are basically Western magicians after all. ]

In other words, it's best not to expect much.

"...That's right." Li Xiang, who was rubbing his head, subconsciously looked at Ao Hinako, "Speaking of which, Senior Aka, you are actually an ancient Chinese, right? Do you know how to teach?"

"No. Although I'm called an immortal, I don't know how to do thought magic or more primitive spells, so don't ask me."

"……Eh?"

"What?" Akabako turned her head to look at Lixiang, and said in a natural tone, "I don't need that kind of thing, what can I learn from it?"

—She was quite right.

"...Let's put Taoism aside first."

Li Xiang said so resignedly, and turned to look at Maxwell's demon beside him.

"Maxwell, who are the next five big families?"

"The five families closest to this secret base are [Jam·Baretts]."

"Why does it sound like a personal name?"

"It's just a personal name." Maxwell's demon replied. "[Jam·Baretts] is a black gang established by a black man with the same name. Their current stronghold is a community that was established after the United States became a steel country. The current boss is a man named James Barrett. This organization The most conspicuous feature is that all members are black."

"Are there black gangs after Russian gangsters and Chinese gangsters?" Li Xiang couldn't help sighing, "It's too classic."

21. Mantis catching cicadas

■Near the unknown black community in New York

The time has come to evening.

After a brief rest, Tachika and the others, led by Maxwell's demon, came to the vicinity of the stronghold of the third five-big family [Jam·Baretts].

The stronghold of this all-black family is a black community established when America first turned into steel ferries, literally an all-black neighborhood.

"What should I say..."

Li Xiang, who was hiding not far from the community, looked at the scenery inside the community and couldn't help but say,

"It's really exaggerated."

It was already dark, but the interior of the black community was as bright as day.Not to mention the huge searchlight installed on the roof, the ground is also full of family members who are accompanied by combat-mode robots.

The robots used their eyes to illuminate the road ahead, and the blacks also held machine guns with flashlights installed.Its security is even vaguely higher than that of the Cave Bear Alliance, which makes people want to say "It's really full of martial arts".

"...It's not easy to get in."

Li Xiang sighed.

The opponent's firepower was a little too strong, and Lixiang couldn't imagine the possibility of his side being able to burst from the front without being able to use magic power.

Although the physical functions of Mash and Kazuko are beyond human intelligence, Tachika's own physical ability is indeed still in the human realm, and Maxwell's demon's physical ability is even lower than the average human level.Breaking into this neighborhood from the front would only result in heavy firepower concentrated shooting, in that case at least Maxwell's demon would be dead.

"The way of action is completely different from the Cave Bears, the Axes, and Casgoyd. What is Jam Baretts' wish?"

Jam Baretts obviously invested an abnormally large number of troops, and it was definitely not a simple [patrol] configuration.That configuration itself exudes a certain kind of [will], which is the will to [protect something even with all the power that appears].

They probably used all the troops they could, and the thing they want to protect must be Xiang Yu's body... No, it should be something that Xiang Yu's body represents, right?

"It's a world where guys like Columbus would rather die than stay, but there are people who want to protect the world with all their strength?"

Talking to herself, the traverser girl couldn't help shaking her head.

"About how to get into this community."

Maxwell's demon spoke out on the matter.

"That scumbag in Columbus has a plan to enter this community to rob, and has envisioned the situation [if the security is very strict]."

"...what a hell joke."

Columbus wants to go to black communities to rob, this sentence itself has to be said to be a bit hell.

"So, what happened to that robbery plan? Specifically, how is the guy going to get in?"

"He... was killing time, dug a secret passage by relying on the environment of the sewer.... He also made a plan for poisoning, and the poison seems to be ready."

"——What a meaningless power of action!!"

The secret tunnel of love in Columbus～

Led by Maxwell's demon, Lixiang and others found the secret passage specially prepared by Columbus to rob the black community.

This time everyone didn't leave Maxwell's demon outside alone, mainly because the outside is not considered a [safe place].

The secret passage itself was established by relying on the sewer system, and it was hidden in the huge sewer system. If one did not have considerable experience, it would be impossible to find this tunnel without someone leading the way.I have to admit that this guy Columbus is really a genius in these places,

What a pointless talent.

Under the leadership of Maxwell's demon, Lixiang and others soon came to the second half of the secret road.

"Then, Maxwell, how about staying in the secret passage later? After all, the secret passage is too hidden, and the people above might—"

"That's a pity."

Before Lixiang finished speaking, a voice came from the end of this secret passage.

"This secret passage is indeed very delicately hidden, but I am somewhat of an expert in murder, arson, and robbery. Even if I am a genius, the secret passage dug by a novice cannot be hidden from my eyes."

At the end of the tunnel stood a man exuding a grudge.

There are large tattoos on his body, his hands are equipped with gauntlets, and a face that seems a bit suitable for women's clothing.That man was standing alone at the end of the secret passage, but it looked like an impassable mountain even though he was alone.

"Oh, are you Chaldea?"

The man said with a smile.

While speaking, the man pressed his back tightly against the wall, and at the same time maintained a posture of being ready to fight or flee at any time.

"I am temporarily serving as a subordinate of the boss, and I am here to stop everyone according to the boss's order."

"Master."

Maxwell stepped back a few steps, consciously took the iron chain from Kabanko's hand and handed over the two swords, and at the same time explained to Lixiang what he knew.

"He is Yan Qing."

"I know."

Tatsuka squatted down and drew out the dagger in his boots and the revolver on his back waist, and said so at the same time.

The girl's body was once transformed into a god. At that time, the girl summoned many servants to help her consciously by relying on her special ability as a god. Among those servants was Yanqing.

Because of his outstanding performance, Lixiang still has a good impression of him.

"It's been a while, Lord Maxwell."

"I don't think you can have any sustenance in this world without dreams and future."

After stepping back a few more steps, Maxwell's demon said,

"Why did you become a follower of the five major families and a companion of this singularity?"

"To be precise, I just became the boss's partner. Although I can say something more decent like [an organization formed by a group of black people forced by society, this organizational structure reminds me of Liang Shanbo] The reason... However, I really can't say anything high-sounding."

Saying so, Yan Qing put on a posture.

"The current boss of Jam Baretts, James Baretts has a kindness for me for a night, a meal and a pot of wine, that's all. You can laugh at the rogue's ignorance, but I am undoubtedly an obstacle to stop you at this moment— —Then, the knight of darkness is here, let us start fighting each other like knights.”

■Five families, Scoladio residence

The Scoladio family, one of the five major families.However, the Scoladio family is obviously different from other families—their main members are not ordinary humans but magicians.

In a sense, Scoladio is actually more of a magician force than a gangster family.

The deputy of the Scoladio family stood outside a certain empty room, and spoke to [that] in the room.

"The Cavebear Alliance is destroyed, and the Miscellaneous Ax will exist in name only. The enemies of the world will undoubtedly attract the attention of most people in this city, and now is the best time. Please... no, please go and get Jam Baretts Take Xiang Yu's body."

[That] did not respond for a while, but the deputy was not surprised, he just continued talking.

"Magicians must go to the root after all, but the magicians in this family are unable to conduct research at all. We can accept failure, and even accept giving up. Although we will cast aside those who abandon the way of magic, it is not impossible. Accept—however, we cannot accept the [power] chosen by [looting]."

"This singularity...Kevin Cusgoyd took away all the mysteries of America, and we couldn't even choose. Boss took the initiative to join him in order to defeat Kevin and take back the mysteries, and finally found Such a small possibility."

"Kevin asked the five major families to protect Xiang Yu's corpse. Although he doesn't know his real purpose, the order itself must contain some kind of will. If we can get all of Xiang Yu's corpses, we might have a chance to deconstruct Kai Wen's purpose and weakness, maybe there is a chance to get back the plundered mystery."

The deputy paused at this moment, then continued,

"Maybe, you can resist this invisible [oppression]. So, everything is up to you."

So [that] stood up.

No matter when and where you face any enemy, [that] will continue to run to become the strength of the oppressed, as always.

■The black community where Jam Baretts lives

With a loud bang, the ground of the black community that was the stronghold of Jam Baretts suddenly shattered.

The ground of this community is also made of metal, but the ground made of metal cannot stop the things that are gushing out from under the earth.The metal floor curved upwards, forming a hollow with saw-like edges.

The first to jump out of the hole was Lixiang holding a shield holding hands with Mash, followed by Yanqing who was chasing and dodging attacks, and finally holding two swords who were temporarily entrusted to Maxwell in order to keep Yanqing away. The mustard child who has the body of the demon Xiang Yu and goes all out.

——In terms of consequences, in this world where magic power cannot be used, Yan Qing is an "incredibly powerful enemy" comparable to Lancelot.

Maxwell's demon once said that the servants summoned by this singularity more or less meet the characteristic of "even if they lose special abilities, their strength will not drop too much".

The power of Columbus is desire, the power of Edison and Maxwell's demon is science, and the power of Zhang Jiao is strategy.

Yan Qing's power is not so fancy, but as simple as Lancelot's - Yan Qing's power is pure martial arts.

Although she has the [Change Your Appearance] skill of unknown origin to the current Chaldea, Yanqing does not rely on that skill when fighting.All he relied on was his conscious fist, his own martial arts.

Even Yan Qing's treasure is just the sublimation of his martial arts.

It doesn't matter if you can't use magic power, Yan Qing never relied on magic power to fight.In a sense, he is a rare Servant in this singularity who has hardly weakened.

In this way, in order to repay the kindness of a night, a meal and a pot of wine, he stopped Lixiang and others at the end of the secret road that Columbus secretly dug, and started a conflict with Lixiang and others.

At the same time, something happened that he, Lixiang and others didn't know about during the fierce battle.

The blacks and robots guarding the main entrance of the black community noticed a figure approaching rapidly from a distance, so they all raised their weapons.

"who?!"

"Stop! If you get closer, I'm going to shoot!!"

"Tnnd! Fire!!"

"...How, how is it possible?! Unexpectedly, bullets are useless?! Hey! Iron lump, am I right?!"

"Okay, physical attacks don't seem to work."

"I'm coming! I'm coming!! You, what the hell are you guys!!"

"Ahahahaha! Bullets are useless for my love!! Love! Love! Love!!"