Chapter 523

Genius Magician Who Eats Medicine Episode 523

Magic Engineering Fair (1)

I already knew that Antares was here from the beginning.

Felix and Stella’s Significant Reaction A faint sense of incongruity felt right after entering the bar.

Even if you don’t directly touch the sponsorship contract this time, I thought you were just leaving a sign for a while with the thought of watching, but I didn’t know you would talk to me directly.

And the fair, just mentioned, was something that Lennok could not easily ignore now.

Lennok sighed and rose from his seat.

“How did you get your medical records?”

“It’s a longtime regular. I also have a personal relationship.”

Antares answered quietly.

“While meeting that friend after a long time, I sneaked through the database and got it out. It wasn’t difficult.”

“... ... .”

I know that Antares is not very well as a reward for peeking into the future.

It wouldn’t be strange if he was being treated by Murphy regarding the matter.

Should I take comfort in the fact that Murphy didn’t hand over the medical records?

If a monster the size of Antares had made up his mind and cooperated in extracting information, there would be no way Murphy could stop it in the first place.

And what does it mean that Antares did such a troublesome thing just to make an excuse to meet with Lennok?

“I am waiting outside. Don’t worry, I’ll pretend I didn’t hear the conversation I just had.”

“I’m pretty sure you would.”

Antares’ new model, which did not respond to Lennok’s sarcasm, disappeared on the spot.

“Let’s end here for half today.”

Jenny, who swept her hair with a confused expression, grabbed Lennok’s sleeve.

“First of all, I’m going to investigate the Dead Rise side, so you do your job. Understand?”

“But if we don’t decide on this matter... ... .”

“I mean half.”

She pursed her lips as if to say something, then sighed and turned her back.

“To be honest, I don’t want to care what happened to the Black Consumer Project.”

“... ... .”

“What happened to my grandfather with your henchmen and what cataclysms led to the current situation. What can you gain by digging into the past?”

Jenny said quietly.

“If you want to hold on to delusion that has passed without understanding, eventually you have to let go of what you are holding in your hands. I mean... ... . Never such a stupid choice... ... .”

Jenny, who glanced at Lennok and scratched her head, shook her head.

“No, it’s okay, so stop going!! He said he wouldn’t even tell me his address anyway so that he could calmly go home and get some rest!!”

bang!!

Even as he said that, he carefully grabbed Lennok’s shoulders and pushed him out of the office.

Lennok smiled as he leaned against the door of the office that was vigorously closed.

A faint smile appeared on Jordan’s lips as he mixed drinks in silence down the bar.

“... ... .”

I know what Jenny wants to say.

Tracking down Dead Rise’s whereabouts is to avoid deteriorating Lennok’s condition or seriously injuring him.

In the process, she must have said in her own way that she shouldn’t care if anything entangled with her own past.

Originally, I was going to explain that Lennok’s injury wasn’t that serious, but

since Murphy sent that kind of notice, that won’t work for Jenny.

But how can I explain that it used to be worse than this without mentioning Lennok’s penalty?

Lennok finally stood up from his seat after pondering as he leaned against the hallway with his cigarette still in his mouth.

“... ... I don’t know.”

“It is always difficult to tell a secret to someone close to you.”

said Antares, who was waiting for Lennok at the end of the hallway.

Lennok averted his gaze annoyed at his words as he looked down at Lennok with a somewhat amused expression.

“If you are going to say something you don’t understand needlessly, stop.”

“I’m just telling you a personal experience.”

Antares smiled bitterly as he said that.

“Because whether you say it or not, the only thing left is regret.”

“... ... .”

I feel like I’ve just heard something like that somewhere.

While Lennok frowned at the thought, Antares lightly twisted his wrist and stood up.

“I don’t have much time, so I’ll just keep things simple. Are you thinking of participating in the fair?”

As expected, to what extent did Antares notice that Lennok was rolling at the same time?

Without that, it is impossible to ask such a confident question.

But what Antares said next was enough to erase Lennok’s thoughts.

“Originally, there would be no winners in this fair, and all nine judges would die.”

“... ... what?”

“No, isn’t the word original itself appropriate? You’re just talking about something that hasn’t happened yet.”

Antares, who was contemplating while resting his chin, spoke.

“The city government concludes it as an act of terrorism, but later rumors that it is an operation due to internal political strife will spread.”

“... ... .”

“So beware of any judges or senators approaching you.”

Antares passed by Lennok, who was standing still, and said.

“I don’t know what kind of results I was planning to announce at this expo, so the cause and effect got twisted like this.”

* * *

“Evan Evan!!”

jump!!

Lennok turned his attention to the spirited voice behind him.

With the door of the lab suddenly opened, a researcher he knew strode inside.

Saiolus Garteanon, the dean of Rabatenon University, is a very talented magician, but he is a resourceful man whose political moves are as much in the spotlight as his achievements.

Siolus, who not only held the position of dean, but was also active in the technical advisory committee of the city council and various academic societies at the same time, could not have believed only one of Lennok’s words and pushed forward with his work.

It was because I was convinced by carefully examining the progress report as well as the dissertation plan handed down by Lennok, and closely observing whether it was actually possible.

I was able to push Lennok like this because I thought it would be okay to omit other complicated or cumbersome procedures.

The results of the second thesis that Lennok showed him.

Because I am half convinced that the contents of the paper to be presented at this fair are worth it.

“Isn’t it?”

“... ... yes.”

At the same time as the dean let out a subtle laugh, a spirit resembling a goat rolled into the laboratory at his feet.

[Boo.]

Looking around with a strange cry, the spirit found Dabi sitting on the desk and rolled his body as if he was happy to see him.

[Buu boo boo~]

[Ugh... ... !]

Darby shrank as if she was nervous for a moment at the spirit of that innocent spirit, and then jumped down as if she had made up her mind on something.

The two spirits face each other at their feet, as if they were standing in front of each other’s masters and fighting.

Darby raised her tail and let out a powerful cry with a triumphant expression on her face.

[Boooo!]

[...] ... Buu?]

[... ... .]

“... ... .”

Lennok desperately avoided Darby’s gaze, seeking help.

[...] ... This isn’t it.]

[Boo woo~ boo woo~]

A spirit resembling a goat rubbing against Davi’s body as if it were good for her as she tilted her head.

Cassia muttered as she looked down blankly at the two spirits.

“Shouldn’t the Balkan city government focus on supplying one spirit per household instead of focusing on the fair?

“It’s not that I don’t understand how you feel.”

“I’m the only one who doesn’t have a spirit... ... . This is not fair.”

Cassia, instead of the engine Lenok made, crouched down and watched the two spirits squat for a while.

The dean looked at her with a wry smile, then shrugged.

“If you are ready, shall we go now?”

* * *

Central City Hall Square, located in the 5th district of the metropolis.

Under the vast hemispherical dome, well over a thousand people gather without a gap to step on.

The appearance of citizens going back and forth between hundreds of booths installed for the Magical Engineering Fair and looking at strange inventions and equipment.

Researchers and magicians seated in booths for the onlookers are also busy.

“It is the most groundbreaking amplification device in the Machine City Machina.”

“The magical power charging artifact newly developed by our research center... ... .”

“Batteries borrowed from the principles of magic engineering engines will be the source of new technologies in the future... ... .”

“Check the prospects of the power generation business and invest. The coexistence of horse power and electricity expands the potential of the energy business dozens of times.”

“Take a look at the rechargeable roll of toilet paper and the cordless shower!”

Machines that work by blowing steam everywhere and a ring-shaped car that rolls around the booth.

There is also a sprayer that sprays water in the empty air, and there is also a rechargeable roll of toilet paper that works by plugging in the power.

Robots in the shape of animals roam around the plaza, pick up children, and play.

The balloons floated above their heads rotated in an orderly manner without flying into the sky, drawing various pictures.

“The booth assigned to our university is further back.”

Guided by the dean, walk inside the plaza.

As I struggled through the crowds and entered the city hall, all the noise outside was blocked out and only silence greeted me.

A spacious lobby hall where sunlight enters through a hemispherical glass ceiling.

Dozens of booths are neatly lined up in a space where furniture and facilities that would have originally existed in the lobby of the city hall have been removed.

The booths of major research institutes, which corresponded to the real purpose of this exhibition, were directly located in the building inside the city hall.

“It’s been a while, dean.”

“Would it be okay to show your face directly to a place like this on the Garteanon?”

“Old man, go around in moderation and take care of your health!!”

Every time I walk between the booths, many people who recognize Siolus greet me one by one.

The dean accepted all those greetings one by one with a friendly face, but quickly escorted Lennok to the booth.

There are many people watching in the city hall, but the attitude of the researchers at the booths responding to them is quite different.

Rather than being conscious of the onlookers, he seems to be absorbed in the preparations and groundwork to be done.

It’s an atmosphere that doesn’t really care if people come or not.

Researchers seated in booths in this building know that they are dealing with city council members, not ordinary citizens.

“Then I’ll just go. When the time comes, I will probably call you directly and ask you about the contents and achievements of the thesis.”

The dean whispered with a firm expression on his face.

“As a recommender, it is impossible for me to participate in the evaluation, but I have tried my best. The rest is up to you, you know?”

“If you’ve looked at the contents of the thesis, you should know.”

Lennok answered as he took out the engine parts and skillfully put them together.

“You’ll either get kicked out for not even explaining it properly, or you’ll be swept away from all fair prizes.”

Lennok tilted his head as he loosened the protruding screw.

“You should hope for the latter.”

“Ok, fine... ... .”

The dean laughed hard with a face that couldn’t hide his nervous expression.

“In the current situation, I rather like that arrogance.”

“... ... Was that an arrogant remark?”

Hearing Lennok’s words, the dean couldn’t hold back and let out a sigh.

“Totally in the sense of not even being aware.”