One-way traffic

What he needs is not the answer, but simply the premise that it is possible to solve the problem.

Because no matter what, Accelerator will rely on its own methods to arrive at the answer to the question.

He doesn't need to care about any of the existing rules at all.

"Are you serious? You want to challenge the rules of the Gensokyo Great Barrier? Do you really think something like that is possible—"

"I haven't considered what the answer might be."

When faced with Kamishirasawa Keine's question, the monster's answer was simple and clear.

"Ultimately, I am the one who has the right to decide the answer, not the other way around. Don't get me confused."

incredible.

Even Kamishirasawa Keine, who had witnessed much history, found it difficult to accept Accelerator's current claims.

Of course, this monster didn't even consider how the other party would react.

He simply picked up his cane again as if nothing had happened, returning to the same silent, oppressive state he had been in at the beginning.

"You're someone I can hardly believe... I'm starting to doubt whether you're even a normal human being."

"Think what you want, but if you're surprised by this level, it just means your purity is far too low."

Accelerator sat down on a chair to the side.

"Um, what I'd like to know is, why are you in such a hurry to leave Gensokyo?"

"I think it would be much better for you to stay in Gensokyo than to stay in the outside world."

Alice had witnessed the other party's incredible power firsthand, which is why she said those words.

"Once you're out in the world, it'll be hard to find someone with the same power as you. Even if you do, it'll be difficult to see them again. People with power are easily isolated in groups without power."

"It's so noisy! Do you think I don't know your amateurish theories?"

"Wow, you seem to have a lot of experience?"

Accelerator simply ignored Alice's various teasing remarks.

He is certainly very experienced.

Those who possess power are feared by countless powerless people; no one understands the adversarial nature of this situation better than he does.

Thinking of this, Accelerator's heart was filled with pure sorrow, because being mentioned by the other person reminded him of his own past experiences.

'…etc.'

He immediately narrowed his eyes.

He originally thought that kind of feeling should belong to his own heart, but Accelerator quickly dispelled that idea.

No, that's not right.

The series of sad emotions just now did not belong to Toshihiro himself.

He followed this pure emotional direction and traced back to the past.

—The source is right before your eyes.

"…What's wrong?"

Alice blinked and looked at herself with a somewhat puzzled expression.

The reason was that he was looking at her with a surprised expression.

"Are you looking at me like that because there's something on my face?"

"No... nothing special."

"Even your tone has become a little strange... Ah... Could it be that you, like others, are experiencing the same feelings of interest in the opposite sex during this youthful, adolescent stage..."

"Stop spouting nonsense, you tasteless puppeteer."

Alice's words were not important.

However, he did experience the feeling of being deleted just now.

That didn't come from myself.

It comes from Alice.

However, in theory, Accelerator does not have the ability to perceive the power of the spiritual realm and emotions like the Fifth Rank. To do this, he must activate a device called the "Psionic Generator".

But he had just clearly experienced that unusual feeling.

It seems like it is.

'It's almost like sensing the "direction" of sadness...?'

The first monster had no idea what had happened to it.

However, he could still vaguely sense it.

Something unseen is happening to me.

It was changing on that Level 5 superpower called "Accelerator".

Chapter 408 The Existence of Mutation

From a sensory perspective, the evening breeze in the village is indeed quite different from that in a modern city.

This person was not standing on the street like the others.

The white shadow appeared on a pavilion without anyone noticing, basking in the moonlight overhead.

The building he was in was several meters high, nearly ten meters, which was quite rare in this remote village. The people here seemed to be among the wealthier families in the village.

Because it was time for the festival to begin, the number of people on the streets below was on a completely different level compared to before.

The phrase "a sea of ​​people" is no longer sufficient to describe it.

Young and old, almost everyone in the village came here to participate in the festival.

This is why this person didn't go out onto the street.

If Accelerator were placed in an environment with so many people, his distinctive appearance would surely cause a great riot.

Moreover, he himself doesn't like such troublesome occasions.

Even though Alice told him that she would prepare a special seat for him in the stands, he ultimately just waved his hand and refused.

Rather than gathering together, he, at the top, is better suited to acting alone.

And so, the tradition began.

"Whoa whoa…!"

"It's finally starting, this festival."

"Because of what happened before, this festival is quite different from the past. I heard that there will be all sorts of cute shrine maidens performing spirit dance rituals!"

"What? You just want to see girls, don't you?"

The discussions among the people became increasingly frequent.

However, the details of the festival were quickly put into practice.

Soon, the sound of crisp footsteps came from the stage.

Originally, it shouldn't have been a loud sound, but at this moment, everyone suddenly became aware of it.

A blonde Western girl walked up the steps.

She held a small wooden puppet in her hand, which resembled a string, but there were no strings behind it to manipulate it.

The girl raised her head, clutching the puppet in her arms, her calm and serene gaze fixed straight ahead.

This bizarre scene immediately silenced everyone's conversation.

However, no one disliked the girl.

Despite the strange aura emanating from the girl, people's reactions were mostly drawn to her graceful figure.

"What a pretentious guy."

Despite his merciless mockery, Accelerator still focused his attention on the girl on stage.

Alice Margotroved, the Seven-Colored Puppeteer.

Under the silent gaze of everyone, the girl also remained completely silent.

Her puppet show, which amazed everyone, began.

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"That was absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much, Ms. Alice, the puppeteer, for your performance. How can I put it... no matter how many times I see it, such a wonderful and amazing performance always makes me want to linger. Thank you so much for the performance!"

The puppet show didn't last very long, only about fifteen minutes.

Although the content was like a miracle to people, Accelerator saw through Alice's methods from the very first glance.

Nevertheless, he watched the performance until it ended.

"Regarding what happens after the festival, although the village has prepared a few shrine maidens to hold a spirit dance ceremony for the upcoming events, in the meantime, shouldn't we all enjoy the fine wine and food at the banquet?"

"Well then! Now, everyone in the Human Village, please enjoy tonight's feast to the fullest, and drink until you're completely drunk!"

"Yay! Ohh ...

The elderly man with white hair standing there, despite his advanced age, spoke with a surprisingly practiced ease as he presided over everything.

It seems that he is in charge of organizing the annual festival.

Under his encouragement, people naturally displayed an enthusiastic and lively atmosphere.

This means that the feast at the festival has officially begun.

From a deserted corner, a white light, of the same caliber as the white light reflected by the moonlight, silently entered the crowd.

The feast has begun, and all sorts of dishes from the village have been brought out.

"Come on! This wine is over ten years old, come and have a taste!"

"That's nothing. I usually drink wines of this caliber."

"Stop talking nonsense, you two. If you're so capable, have a contest with me to see who can drink a hundred cups without getting drunk!"

"Then let's give it a try!"

The drunkards had already begun their performance.

The children gathered around, each with their own activities, even though they weren't allowed to drink alcohol. Meanwhile, the adults sat together, chatting about their families.

This is a festival belonging to the human village, or rather, a festival belonging to this fantasy land.

Ignoring all of this, Accelerator continued walking straight ahead.

There seemed to be a lot of people gathered in the area directly in front of us.

The old man who had presided over the start of the ceremony was also standing there.

"Thank you for your hard work this year, Miss Alice... We are truly grateful for your performances at our Human Village's festival every year, which you have given free of charge."

"Oh dear~ If only Miss Alice could live in the Human Village, she would surely be able to maintain better relationships with everyone, right?"

"That's right."

"Please accept this cup; it's the only token of our appreciation we can offer!"

People of all ages and genders expressed their gratitude to the blonde girl in front of them, and Alice responded with a smile.

After drinking just one glass of wine, Alice noticed a figure in the crowd ahead.

Her slightly bluish eyes narrowed slightly.

"Thank you all for your kind offer, but please excuse me for leaving for a moment."

"what?"

The group watched in surprise as Alice left.

Then they saw her strike up a conversation with another person.

A person whose entire body was pure white, with eyes as red as blood.

Oh dear... has that person ever appeared in the human world so far?