"No, I'll check again, before the <>, Ars clearly had a higher concentration of free magical element (ether) than the average in space, right?"

Saki asked a little unsurely.

"That would be the case."

"Hmm, could that be the reason why you call them ?"

"What do you mean, Goose?　What do you mean, Goose?

Goose's words made Jin and the others wonder.

"It means that since the amount of free magical elements (ether) has increased, the demons have also become stronger.

A good example is the just a few days ago. It can be exterminated by depriving it of free magical element (ether).

That means that free magic element (ether) is indispensable for survival.

"Isn't that similar to what happened to most of the mages who died in the Aether Stampede?"

Guth slowly explained his thoughts.

"Indeed. So you are saying that the process of remodeling Ars to be like 's home planet ......<> had a great impact on its ecosystem."

"I think Jin is right. It's just a hypothesis, though."

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The old man also supports Goose's theory,

"Hmmm...... terraforming...... or even <>, which has reduced the diversity of life and turned the survivors into demons?"

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This is still just a guess," the old man concluded.

"Hmmm... ......"

"You guys just keep on grunting, don't you?"

Bina said in a cheerful voice.

"I think it is important to know the past. I think it's important to know the past and to use it for the future. But the important thing is now. <

You can't change what happened. So let's accept it and connect it to the present and the future, Bina said.

Maybe Bina is right.

We are living in Ars now.

"The past is the past. We need to know what happened, we need to record it. But it's for the better future.

So what should we do?

The faces of those who had been shocked by the great and heavy facts of planetary transformation and the resulting ecological changes returned to their brightness.

"First of all, we need to find out if there is something that is creating the bias in the distribution of free magical elements (ether). If so, where is it and what is it?

Jin rejoins.

"Yes, I think so. Before we do anything else, we would like to know if there is something that is causing the current situation.

Toa agreed.

"Assuming that there is something, will it ever stop or malfunction? What happens if it stops? I'm curious.

Saki has a good point.

"If it stops, the distribution of free magical elements (ether) on Ars will be the same as that of the surroundings. In other words, the same as in the village of Kaina.

"Hm, then the demons have stayed in Kaina village before, right?　It wouldn't have a big impact on the world, would it?"

Saki said but Reinhardt denied it.

"No, Saki, that's only for the human race, including the demons, isn't it?　We don't know what will happen to the demons in the northern lands, do we?"

"Yes, that's right. We can't ignore the impact on the ecosystem, can we? ......"

"If we're not careful, it could move further and further south. ......

"Then I guess it's better to maintain the status quo for now."

Goose said a little regretfully.

"Goose is right. The current organisms on Ars have adapted to the environment in which they were created.

Jin also looked a little disappointed.

"It won't be a matter of today or tomorrow, but I think we need to check the Antarctic. And that is impossible without using the power of Horai Island.

"But Jin, isn't it possible to get to the South Pole that easily?

That's true. But what about the North Pole?

What?

"I mean, there is a high possibility that there is something at the North Pole as well as at the South Pole. So, I think there is a way to investigate the North Pole first. ...... Well, this just came to me."

"Ah, ha ha."

Saki giggles at Jin's joke, but what he says makes sense.

"There is the matter of the long-period planet, but we have to be sure to keep our feet on the ground, otherwise who knows what might happen.

Jin was afraid of the unexpected crises that he had seen in cartoons and animations.

We must protect this world at all costs.

"Jin, I've been thinking..."

Marcia spoke to Jin.

"You said that the free magical element (ether) is very small, right?　How small is it?

"Hmmm, so small you can't see it?　...... Anyway, it's small enough to go through walls and rocks."

Marcia nodded in agreement,

"Then I guess it could pass through Ars, too," she said.

I said.

"What?"

Jin was astonished to hear that statement.

"No, no, look, I can't use magic and I'm not learned, so you don't have to listen to me.

Marcia was flustered, but Jin seemed to have an idea.

"......Maybe that's the . ......"

Erza hears a murmur of <, and asks Jin.

"Brother Jin, did you find out anything about the <>?"

Jin nodded broadly and began to explain after a pause.

"If you hadn't asked Marcia's question, there was a high possibility that you would have almost wasted your time."

"What?"

"There is a possibility that there is nothing at the North Pole. It is possible that the free magical element (ether) is only being sent out from the South Pole. I doubt that they would install important equipment in a land full of such powerful demons."

"What does this have to do with the Singularity?"

"Even though free magical element (ether) permeates through matter, there may be some resistance depending on the matter. Well, it may be easier or a little harder to pass through, but that's about it.

"I'm beginning to understand. So?"

Erza seemed to have realized what Jin meant.

"In other words, I think that the free magical element (ether) that should have blown out at the North Pole, blew out through a branch path that was <>.

"One of them is Horai Island ......"

"So that's what I'm thinking."

Jin then looked at Goose,

"The last time I saw a ravenous grasshopper. That too, maybe there's a small somewhere ...... deep in the mountains of Huso ......."

"Right!　Maybe the dense free magic element (ether) coming out of there causes them to become binge eaters!"

I heard some of the members say, "Ah," or "I see.

"Maybe the unstable creates demons at irregular intervals."

Guth spoke up with a further theory.

<, and we came to this conclusion. However, we have not been able to find the singularity.

The old man adds.

"So we can't say for sure that the is creating the demons.

At least is a strong possibility," Goose concludes.

"Why don't you all take a break?"

Reiko calls out. Before I know it, it's 3:00 in the afternoon.

"Let's have some tea."

Jin says, and the golem maids quickly get ready.

"I've decided on kuhe today," says Jin.

"Oh, that's nice!"

Marcia was pleased. Cujohe is a specialty of the Kingdom of Elias as well as Potrock.

In fact, Vivian liked it too, which is probably why she chose it for her birthday.

"Wow, that calms me down."

"Yes, it's good at times like this."

Drinking it with a little more sugar, Jin felt that it would help his tired head .......

"This kind of exchange of opinions is very meaningful, isn't it?"

Saki looks satisfied.

"It's not only the <> problem, but also this one seems to have a high priority, so it's a lot of work.

Toa also looks a little tired.

"But, I'm sure Jin-san will do something about it!

Jin replied to Licia's strangely forceful words with a wry smile.

"With everyone's cooperation, I think we can ...... do it."