The positions of the < identified by the old man.

It is .......

<

However, the village of Quent is in the easternmost part of the kingdom, and <> and his group are based in the western part of the kingdom, near ......<>.

Once the location is identified, it is easy to explore using a <>.

<>?

It was quite deep.

And it is quite far from the location which is the southeast ......<> of the Vorolon Wilderness.

Specifically, east of the center of the Borolon Wilderness.

It is about 200 km west of the <.

It is about 500 kilometers away from where the < (mobile base) was buried last time.

<>, it makes sense that they can use <>.

And I guessed that the reason why the response of the was weak last time was because it was deep underground.

The concentration of free ether in the vicinity of the sphere must be unusually low because of this, the old man guessed.

The old man's question is quite valid.

Since free magical element (ether) has no physical properties, neither solid, liquid, nor of course gas can be an obstacle.

And since it has no mass, its velocity is infinite (theoretically).

Unless the consumption of free magic element (ether) is constantly at the level of <>, free magic element (ether) will gather from the surroundings in a very short time, so it cannot become diluted.

<<>.

In the past, the human race of <>...... Planet Hale had migrated to Ars, but a faction that did not migrate had taken the free magical element (ether) from Ars and stored it in the space.

Because of this, the concentration of free magical element (ether) in the southern hemisphere of Ars was low.

Because of this, the free-magic element (ether) dependent creatures could no longer live in the southern hemisphere.

From what I have seen, the concentration of free ether in and around the sphere is extremely low, but once you go away from the center of the sphere for about 3 km, the distribution of free ether returns to normal.

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Then, the old man resumed the investigation of the sphere.

* * * * * *

Meanwhile, Hope, who had been lured out of the sphere on purpose, was confronted by a magic brain who called himself <>.

"<>......? That means you are the highest authority and chief executive here."

<>

"What is your purpose here?"

"I see. What is your definition of strength?

<>

"There are many kinds of strength. In what areas do you intend to be strong?"

<<< but it's a good question. ...... in all fields, yes. I aim to be the strongest in every field.

"I see, <>. So the process is important?

<

* * * * * *

This question and answer were also sent to the "Mere Old Man.

From what he has read so far, he judged that <> has a slightly different standard from the other magic brains he has met so far.

He sends his judgment and his future course of action to Hope.

Hope uses this as the basis for a dialogue with <>. .......

* * * * * *

"If your goal is to <>, you haven't decided what you are going to do with that strength, have you?"

<

One of the different criteria for <> is this.

Usually, <> are set, but in the case of <> there are only vague indicators of simply <>>.

This does not stop the action. In other words, it is not clear when to stop.

In other words, there is a possibility of escalation without limit. This is dangerous.

"If you are getting stronger, isn't there something you want to accomplish with that strength?　What do you think,<>?"

This question is intended to gauge the depth of 's logical thinking.

The answers will change the way Hope and the old man respond to the question.

<

"Oh, really?"

Do you understand that?

* * * * * *

It was surprising that the old man, who had been analyzing 's thought patterns through Hope, was also aware of the possibility of being trapped in an endless loop.

<

After considering thousands, tens of thousands, and hundreds of millions of possibilities, the old man had formed about three hypotheses on this point and waited for <>'s answer: .......

* * * *

<> is my <>. I can't change that.

"I suppose. Then we can construct an <>."

<<>.

The old man had a relatively recent discussion with <> and his <> about ......3 months ago.

Hope has also been given that information and is using it to help him in his current question and answer.

Now, the conclusion that <> draws is: .......