Volume 24, Chapter 1

“Taurus Silver is a grader from the first school at the National University of Magic, Mr. Shiba Tatsuya. People of Japan. I want you to convince Mr. Shibu Tacuju.

The video appeal of the mysterious personality, calling himself as one of the “Seven sages “, caused a wide public outcry not only in Japan, but also in America.

In the field of magic Science named Taurus Silver is given as much attention as the pioneer “Cardinal code “, Kichijoji Shinkuro. But unlike Kichijoji, who had no new achievements since the discovery of the cardinal Code of the system of weight, Taurus silver, Realizovavshego in practice the magic of flight, valued above.

“Cardinal George ” in the theoretical field and “Taurus silver ” In the technical area were the common image of Japan in the American Society of Magic Science.

And now, hidden all this time, the identity of silver Taurus was revealed. Moreover, it turned out that he was as school as Kichijoji Shinkuro. This news, becoming a sensation, attracted attention even usually not interested in the magic of people.

Raymond tomorrow laughed when he saw the reaction of ordinary people on the Internet, which he expected was quite turbulent. He realized that he was doing dark things and therefore could not enjoy it together with friends from school. His work in the role of “Seven sages ” was a secret that only he knew himself and his father, Edward Clark. He couldn’t boast of this in front of simple friends.

The moment Raymond got up from the table and thought it was time for dinner, the home security system alerted the father’s return home. At the same time, Raymond came to mind the idea that it is unusual for a father to appear in the daytime.

His father Edward appears at home 1-2 Times a week. When he needs his father, he usually goes to his office. .. And his mother divorced her father and left when Raymond was 10 years old.

The day of the week in which he was to return home has not yet arrived. It is natural that Raymond realized that it was his “prank” that caused Edward’s unusual actions.

Dad, welcome back.

Of course he’ll be angry. In anticipation of this, Raymond came out of his room and greeted his father with a smile.

Raymond, it was a stupid act!

Sorry.

Edward’s voice was more rigorous than Raymond expected. However, Raymond’s apology was only in words. Neither in thoughts nor in the expression of his face was nor hinted by fright.

He understood that his father must be seriously angry.

..But the result was convenient. If the privacy of the minor violated the public servant, the media and human rights organizations would raise unnecessary fuss. I would have suffered greatly if I had taken this next step in the pursuit of Shiboj Tacuej.

I’m glad I helped my dad.

Raymond only made a submissive face for a few seconds. Edward’s reprimand and the ensuing his true intentions were within Raymond’s expectation.

The USNA government, a democratic state, cannot openly violate the rights of magicians. Especially the rights of a minor. That is why Edward could not use the real name of Taurus Silver to control the public opinion of the Japanese. Despite this, he expected that for USNA the most advantageous will be the issuance of the name “Shiba Tatsuya ” Under pressure of public opinion.

But if this information is leaked from sources other than government officials, the USNA government will not be attacked by the media and human rights organizations. The disclosure of the identity of silver Taurus Raymond, who plays the role of one of the “Seven Sages “, meets these requirements.

Raymond guessed it.

“Can I do anything else for dad?”

Raymond’s question was not the desire to fulfill the sons of duty, but the desire to play further.

Edward is a little squinted. Of course, he also realized what his son expected from his actions. He did not scold him because he came to the conclusion that “The Seven Sages ” are quite useful.

I plan to visit Japan in the near future.

You, personally?

Edward nodded to Raymond’s question.

You want to go too?

Can I? I’ll go!

Raymond immediately accepted his father’s proposal.

When Tatsuya watched the video address of the Seven Sages, it was 7 o’clock in the morning. It took three hours before he came out of deep reflection and started acting.

10 o’clock in the morning. Tatsuya called the main house of Jocuby.

Sorry about the wait. Terrible things have happened, haven’t they?

Unlike the previous times, when he asked Maya to talk, this time she didn’t pretend she wasn’t there. However, on the face of ape, instead of Maya’s greeting, which appeared on the screen of the background, there was not a drop of concern.

Yes. I believe that we will no longer be able to confront this passive action. “Tatsuya answered directly to the tantalizing of his word Maya.

.. I wonder if we can respond well?

Maya slightly nahmurila eyebrows, showing that it would be unpleasant if the expectations were not met.

I called to talk about it.

Even when Maya showed that in a bad mood, the expression of Tatsuya face has not changed. Not showing even a polite smile, he finished the entry and moved to the main issue.

Do you have any idea?

Yes ....

A light smile vanished from Maya’s face, and she pondered. Tatsuya silently waiting for the answer, watching her image on the screen.

I’ll send a man to pick you up. It’s a little early, but let’s talk at lunch.

The second hand of the clock managed to make half the turn before Maya gave this order.

Realized.

Tatsuya thought it would not be a problem if we discussed it on the phone. But he didn’t mind a personal meeting to talk about it. Tatsuya respectfully bowed the image of Maya on the screen.

Tatsuya arrived at the main house of Jocuby in 11:30.

Hanabisi Hyogo, who was sent to take Tacuju, immediately led him inside the main building.

In the canteen, in which the name of the successor was announced on New Year’s Eve, everything was prepared for a joint dinner, but Maya was not yet. Now Tatsuya no longer feared the authority of Maya. But he was pleased with the fact that he did not make him wait for the man at the highest level of power in this family.

Maya appeared five minutes after Tatsuya took his place.

I’m sorry I made you wait.

No, nothing like that.

Tatsuya got up from the chair, meeting Wepuko in the dining room Maya.

Clear.

Having received permission from the nod of displeasure Maya, Tatsuya sat back on his chair.

Their places were opposite each other. To make it easier to speak, the table was replaced by a smaller one compared to the New Year’s Eve.

Behind Maya stood Hayama, and behind Tatsuya-Hyogo.

On the signal hajamy the female maids entered the dining room and put the food.

It was not a full dinner, but only a soup and a little garnish, apparently, not to disturb the conversation.

Eat, don’t be shy.

“With your permission.”

As directed by Maya, Tatsuya took chopsticks. Of course, all his attention was still directed to Maya.

“This time it was unexpected even for me.

For me, too.

So he wasn’t embarrassed when she suddenly spoke to him.

Tatsuya-San knew about him, didn’t he?

Raymond Clark? Yes, but as I previously reported, we never communicated directly.

After the parasite incident was resolved, Tatsuya gave Maya the details of the case in a written report. The report also contained a complete rehash of the case where Raymond Clark offered his assistance in supplying information.

I wonder if you could find out if there was a connection between Raymond Clark and Edward Clark.

“You can’t say exactly. Although he offered to help with information on a permanent basis, but since then I have not had a connection with him.

In that video message, Raymond said to Tatsuo, “I’ll try and continue to give you information that you can count as important.” But he never fulfilled that promise.

I mean, did you forget about him?

“In the sense that I didn’t remember it, that’s true. I only left the existence of the Hlidskjalva in the depths of memory, but I had to study the matter more seriously. I think Taurus Silver’s identity was already known to Raymond Clark at the time of the contact, but I’m sorry I couldn’t catch him by surprise to reveal details about the tool he was using.

.. Well, this is the last thing, there’s nothing to be done.

Maya’s response sounded after some obscure hitch. Tatsuya thought, “Come on.”

As you say.

As a result, he just bowed, pretending to agree.

There’s one more question, Tatsuya-san.

But Maya, during this momentary confusion, seems to have realized something important. She suddenly decided to change the subject.

What did you do with your seal? I see she’s released.

-it was destroyed to increase the chances of confrontation with reveals-donors.

Tatsuya did not panicked and was not afraid, and immediately gave a direct answer to the question of Maya. Besides, her question didn’t sound like a charge.

Destroyed? Not released?

Maya with doubt inquiringly bowed head. Her face showed that she doubted whether she had correctly heard.

Yes. The vow itself was annulled. “Tatsuya again answered Maya’s question without fear and hesitation.

“It was very reckless..” said Maya.

-it was not the opponent, which can be defeated without recklessness.

“Couldn’t you win even in a sealed state?

There were signs of accusations in Maya’s voice. But it was a concern about the recklessness of Tatsuya. For some reason, it was not a charge of unwittingly withdrawing a vow.

“But since you really won, it wasn’t a mistake.

I’m sorry to bother you.

Tatsuya could not understand the real intentions of Maya, so just briefly answered and bowed.

-So.. It’s time to move on to the main issue.

Was she satisfied with the answers, or was it just time? Maya urged Tacuju to explain the plan “retaliation”.

Tatsuya has not yet finished eating, but has temporarily put chopsticks.

-I would like to get permission to hold a press conference in the main office of FLT.

Are you saying you’re going to take it personally?

Maya slightly rounded eyes.

Yes.

“And what, I wonder, are you going to talk to the journalists?”

“Asked Maya, devouring Tacuju a curious look.

—I am going to announce the project of the plant for the processing of oceanic water using the “star reactor “.

“Star reactor ” You mean the thermonuclear reactor you developed a sequence of magic of constant gravitational control? What is this project?

-extraction of both useful and harmful substances from the coastal zone of the Pacific Ocean using the energy produced by the Star Reactor (extract both useful and harmful Substances from the Coastal area of the Pacific using Electricity generated by Stellar-Generator). The first letters of the basic words were taken from this phrase, and the abbreviation “project Escapes” is made.

Now Tatsuya first revealed to Maya his true goal.

—.. It’s quite interesting. Tatsuya-San plans to achieve the creation of an independent State for magicians based on this “project Escapes “?

-I did not plan to separate from the country. To cover all necessary necessities of life will be unrealistic forces of the magicians alone.

You won’t even require autonomy status?

“I think that this will be of little use, even if the government is too stimulating.

You don’t have a childish way of thinking.

Maya hid her mouth by the hand and narrowed eyes. Although the expression of the face was clear that she was silently laughing, but Tatsuo was clear that it is not from a bad impression.

“It will suffice for me that the rights of magicians, guaranteed by public foundations, will indeed be protected.

-To get the government to implement this. That’s the purpose of Tatsuya- Sana, isn’t it?

Yes. Although I do not deny the possibility of obtaining real autonomy as a means to implement this.

Unable to tolerate any more, Maya laughed out loud.

—.. Right. But I am sure that the general public will be against such a regime of governance as autonomy.

Maya laughed enough, and then looked Tatsuo straight in the eye.

I understand the Tatsuya-Sana plan. I see that you have enough calculations to claim success.

Tatsuya understood the meaning of Maya’s words when she only marked herself by saying, “I see.”

Does that mean that the opinions of one both-UE not enough to allow?

Yes, I am. But not in the sense that we need approval from all the side branches.

Tatsuya silently staring at Maya’s eyes, waiting for her to continue.

-it concerns sponsors, especially close to our family Jocuba.

-Is it about His Excellency Todo? Although I only know his name..-Ara, you’re right.

Maya was a little surprised, but immediately nodded with a emotionally smile on her face.

“Then the conversation will be short.

Maya wet her throat with green tea. When she returned the cup to the table, Hayama immediately replaced her new.

“The condition is that Tatsuya-San explain to His Excellency Todo what we have now said, and persuaded him to give permission to do so. I’ll arrange a meeting with His Excellency.

Realized. I’m sorry to bother you.

Without showing any apprehension, Tatsuya bowed in a sign of consent.

“But since we need to make some preparations in FLT, let’s define an action plan. How about Friday, in four days, at 10 o’clock in the morning?

I don’t have any plans, so I don’t mind.

After all these events, the schedule Tatsuya both as a schoolboy, and as a developer, and as a special officer, was empty. He therefore responded in an instant to his acceptance of the Maya proposal.

-the press conference will be postponed if His Excellency will not be able to meet in the near future. And if you can’t get His Excellency’s consent, it will be canceled.

“It’s inevitable, I understand.

Yes.

Maya nodded with a smile, looking at the demonstrating submission of Tacuju.

As soon as the meeting with Maya was over, Tatsuya went back to the villa in

Izu. He was originally not planning to stay here, and no one was going to hold him.

Since the new year the attitude of the servants to the Tatsuo has changed a lot. However, due to the fact that he was very seldom in the main house, respect was extremely scant.

— .. Most Tacuju-Sana does not seem to care at all.

Sitting in his office, which was her “personal space “, Maya unwittingly said part of his thoughts aloud.

A nearby Hayama had to hear her words.

But he didn’t commenting muttering Maya, just put a cup of tea in front of her.

“Hayama-san..” Yes, Madam?

Although by Maya’s voice it was possible to think that she was talking to herself, but Hayama answered calling his voice without panic and confusion.

-What do you think about.. What did Tatsuya-san tell you?

—Speaking of the story of Tatsuya, do you mean the question of the vow? Or is it a press conference?

-I speak about both questions.. Right, first I’d like to hear Hajamy-Sana’s opinion about the svoevolnom of the Vow.

“Yes, indeed.. In my humble opinion, this will not cause any particular problems.

-the printing itself was removed, but there will be no problems?

Maya asked Hajamu with unconcealed surprise in his voice.

-With all due respect, but was not the role of the press was completed when Tatsuya-herself became the groom of the next chapter-sama?

— but his seal is not intended to provide obedience to the family Jocuba?

I know. But madam. I dare say rudeness, but you seriously think that it is necessary to fear the release of the magic of the current Tatsuya-itself out of control?

A complete vow withdrawal. This means that Tatsuya can now at any given time 24 hours a day show all 100% of their magical abilities. This means that it can freely use the explosion of matter.

Initially Tacuju sealed because of fears of uncontrollable activation of the explosion of matter.

Anger, sadness, hatred of only one boy could instantly turn into an attack of any point of the world by magic, the destructive power of which surpasses any strategic nuclear missiles. Even if the Earth itself is not destroyed, but all sentient beings on it will be easily destroyed. And people are no exception.

To prevent such a situation, the Jocuba family sealed the force of Tatsuya.

But the seal was not complete. The Jocuba family has not renounced the power with which only one person can confront the whole world. They valued this power.

By conducting a pre-determined procedure, Tatsuya could temporarily gain the ability to use the explosion of matter at its own discretion.

The seal of the vow was needed to prevent the impulsive use of Tacuej destructive magic, regardless of its intentions. It was installed in case he could not control his magic.

But the vow connected magic abilities not only one Tatsuya. The Tatsuya binding spell was designed to use the magic power of the Miyuki. To keep the power of Tatsuya sealed, the vow consumed a large amount of force Miyuki.

The vow is not needed until Tatsuya holds his magic under the control of his will.

We can say that the vow was not “not necessary “, but simply a harmful thing, reduces the fighting power of the Jocuba family, suppressing the forces of two powerful magicians, Tatsuya and Miyuki.

Maya received from Hajamy a rather unexpected question, and could not immediately answer it.

-The ability of Tatsuya-itself in the management of magic is such that it competes for 1-2 place in the entire jocube. We can say that it is the highest level in the whole world.

— .. Right. At least he’s taller than me.

Hayama has neither confirmed nor refuted the Maya self-assessment.

-While with Miyuki-itself will not happen any misfortune, the magic of Tatsuya-itself will not get out of control.

“And if something happens to Miyuki-san, the vow will not stop the riot of magic.. Is Hayama-san trying to say?

You’re right. Therefore, I believe that the Jocuba family should protect Miyuki-by any means. I apologize for your cheeky words.

I understand. It’s a fact.

Maya reached for a cup of tea, but halfway removed her hand and sighed deeply.

-To have too much force, indeed, troublesome. If we want to use it, after all, it will be an abuse for us. And if we want to isolate it, we won’t be able to ignore it anyway.

-we cannot say that there is no real threat. To compromise, to betray oblivion or surrender? If we do not select the force that is the source of the threat, then surrender to the enemy is only a temporary solution.

You’re right, Hayama-san. As long as the enemy is not devoid of strength, surrender is not a solution. But if this force is inseparable from the enemy’s essence, there is no other choice but to destroy it.

“But it’s only in case you can’t compromise, right?”

-It is quite common opinion that the search for compromises is one of the options for postponing problems.. But in our case it will be quite difficult, isn’t it? Because the threat of this magic is exposed to all countries of this world.

-Do you think that there will be people planning to kill Tacuju-herself?

While Hayama asked, he replaced the contents of the tea cup.

-I think that already there are some forces that have reached the phase of practical execution.

Taking the cup in hand, Maya said it before touching her lips.

It’s a pretty big deal.

Maya lateral Vision caught the expression of Hajamy face. Contrary to Maya’s expectations, Hayama not smiled. Maya felt that somehow she should object.

“But Tacuju-Sana can’t be killed, is it?”

I think so. Tatsuya is almost immortal. However, Miyuki is not.

Maya put the tea cup on the table so abruptly that there was a loud ringing.

—.. What happens if Miyuki-San falls under an assassination attempt aimed at Tacuju-Sana?

“I believe that the people of the Jocuba family should try to avoid this possibility by all means.

After answering Hajamy, Maya plunged into silence.

Miyuki is protected tacuej like no other. Now they are in different places, but this is not a hindrance to Tatsuya. Tatsuya protection is effective from any distance.

Magical ability that can dissipate the very essence of magic, that is the sequence of magic.

And another ability that can cancel fatal injuries until the person has died.

Maya felt relieved when she reminded herself that Miyuki was safe because she was protected by Tatsuya.

But it is obvious that Tatsuya not powerful.

The victory in the battle with reveals Kacuto was not easy.

Tatsuya was unable to neutralize the protective version of the Phalanx. It is able to dispel any sequence of magic, but it does not mean that it can neutralize any magic.

To defeat Kacuto, Tatsuo had to use a physical attack in the form of a neutron beam.

From a neutron beam it is impossible to protect, because simultaneously with irradiation the impossibility of use of a neutron barrier is provided. But you can evade it. In addition, “Barionovoe spear ” is a magic that strongly loading the zone of calculation of magic Tatsuya, so if it dodged, it creates a serious gap in its defense.

Tatsuya himself will never die, no matter how he is attacked. However, it is not safe to say that there will be no cases of getting such an attack, from which he will not be able to protect the Miyuki, because he will get fatal trauma. Perhaps a magician capable of making such an attack exists somewhere in this world.

No, not “possible.” Tatsuya received heavy damage, losing one hand from the cannon of charged particles Angie Sirius. .. Although with modern regenerative medicine, it would eventually recover even without this superpower “recovery “.

In addition, Tatsuya was unable to neutralize the “fog-bomb ” imaging in the

Strait of soya. And the reason was not that he remotely kneeling there from the base of Kasumigaura. Also, he would be defeated Kacuto if he hadn’t prepared Barionovoe spear in advance.

—.. Hayama-San wants to say that the protection of Tatsuya-Sana leads to the protection of Miyuki-san, and in addition leads to the fact that the magic of Tatsuya-Sana will not get out of control?

“I think that even in a sealed state, Tatsuya will never be defeated. However, is the limitation of the force of Tatsuya-itself and thus its ability to protect Miyuki-itself does not contradict the original goal to prevent rampage explosion of matter?

-True.. You may be right, Hayama-san.

Maya relaxed her shoulders and leaned back in the chair.

-If you consider the ability of the Tatsuya-Sana, which does not allow its magic out of control, the limitation of force can be said to give a reverse effect.

Hayama respectfully bowed to Maya.

Well. I give my permission to destroy the Vow.

Do not “Close your eyes ” and “Allow “.

Hayama slightly raised his eyebrows with surprise.

“Mitsugu-san and current-san can raise some noise on this, but if it goes too far, I’ll talk to them myself to convince them.

“As you will. I will try not to bother Madame with this question as far as possible.

Yes, thank you.

Thus, Maya and Hayama finished with the theme willful removing the print tacuej.

-By the way, what do you think about “project escapes “?

It’s amazing.

After hearing the hajamy voice filled with unexpected emotions, Maya turned to him in surprise. The person standing next to Maya Hajamy looked accordingly to his words.

You really appreciate it, don’t you?

“The Dion project of Edward Clark was an ideal project that the responsible magician had difficulty resisting.

—Indeed, it is difficult to go against what is positioned as the dream of all mankind.

If humankind adheres to the current growth rate, it will sooner or later faced with problems such as limited space on earth and lack of resources. A plan to address the issue was presented.

It was stated that this requires the power of magic, and it is impossible to refuse cooperation. Even if it is necessary to sacrifice the lives of magicians, if they renounce it, they will be called traitors of humanity.

Regardless of the success or failure of the project.

“However, the Tatsuya project itself demonstrates another solution. Let it be a fair help, directly opposed to the idea of Edward Clark.

-As for the grandiosity, the plan of Tatsuya-Sana is a couple of steps inferior to the “project Dion “.

Maya seemed to Hayama too overestimating the proposed Tacuej plan.

So she ironically objected to the words of Hajamy.

I mean, it’s more realistic.

But Hayama did not praise the plan of Tatsuya in a burst of feelings.

-it seems that capital owners prefer to invest in cases that show more realistic prospects.

It seems that he first of all assessed the effectiveness of the plan as a means of retaliation.

— .. Theoretically, it is.

With a slight sense of unwillingness to admit his defeat, Maya agreed with the opinion of Hajamy.

“As Madam said, the effect of a fairy tale, which is a pipe dream, is rather weak. But it benefits from the power of persuasion from the assistance provided by other countries.

“It would be good if His Excellency decided the same.

Can Tatsuya persuade Todo Aobu? It all depends on whether Tatsuya can overcome this deadlock.

By the way, Madam.

This time already Hayama changed the subject, not answering the muttering Maya.

What’s that?

—as I mentioned before, I do not think that a compromise is impossible.

—in the question of the magic of Tatsuya-Sana, threatening the whole world?

Yes. Tatsuya-herself earlier said that he did not deny the possibility of getting magicians real self. If Tatsuya-itself will act not individually, but on an equal basis with representatives of the State, there will be no need for compromise.

On the same day, when a mysterious man revealed the identity of Silver Taurus.

From the very morning the media stormed the entrance to the first school. Classes started earlier than they appeared, so there were no pupils caught on the way to school, who would be surrounded and wavinged before them by microphones. But by the beginning of the second lesson both the main and service gates were completely crammed with the employees of various mass media.

The reporters requested materials on Tatsuo, but the school rejected all requests. Given the importance of protecting the privacy of the minor, as he did not commit anything illegal, it is natural that he did not even sound that he does not attend school.

Despite the refusal to issue information, the media did not give up. No, they seem to have been unimportant from the start, whether the school will allow it or not. Even when the morning half of the classes ended, and a lunch break came, a crowd of journalists still zapolonjala the whole neighborhood of the school.

“They’re still here..” They seem to have become even more.

On the words of Izumi, watching the main gate of the school from the window of the school board, exhaustion Voice answered Kasumi, also observing the situation on the street.

“The back gate is full of reporters..” added Honoka a timid voice. She could see the situation outside, sitting in her place, because Prelomljala light rays, directing them to her in the field of view. In fact, it was a violation of school rules about unauthorized use of magic, but here and now no one was accused.

It’s going to be a problem when everyone goes home from school. “Frown,” murmured Miyuki.

Call the police?

Miyuki slightly shook her head at the offer of Shizuku.

“Let the teachers think about it. We can not make such decisions ourselves.

Clear.

It was just a fleeting idea, and Shizuku didn’t cling to it.

But the president. I think we will not be able to reach the house safely only by our efforts..-with a helpless expression of his face turned Shiina to Miyuki. If Saburo was here, he wouldn’t qualms say something like, “I protect you,” to cheer up Siinu, but it looks like he was having trouble communicating with the school board, so he stayed away from this room.

When Shiina said, “only by her own efforts,” she naturally hinteded that they would not-->>

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