Chapter 33.2

Chapter 33.2

Keter?

Amer didnt know what that grade meant.

However, looking at the reflexive incredulous reactions of the wizards and the enchanted expression on the court mages face, it appeared to be quite fearsome.

Thats right. If it was a meteorite, it would have melted into mana and disappeared long ago. If it was magic, it would have exploded the moment it hit the barrier, shattering it. A roar and flash would have been a bonus confirmation of this too.

Soniel, sitting beside Amer, crossed her arms and nodded in agreement.

An atmosphere of a consensus having been reached was formed by the wizards in the meeting room.

Even with the shocking news, her older sister remained calm throughout the meeting.

Amer felt that she wanted to emulate the calm demeanour of her older sister.

Then, 1st Prince Porcus changed the subject of the meeting.

No, but why the hell did the barrier get broken through? Commander? Wasnt the barrier installed to block things like that? Isnt it because you guys didnt manage it properly?

...Im sorry.

How the hell are you going to take responsibility for this?

He fired shots fiercely as if he had hooked onto a fish on a fishing rod, while the commander lowered his head.

The nobles around the first prince cheered on and nodded.

This is not good.

Second Prince Dave thought.

The 1st Prince, 1st Princess, and himself were trying to achieve success and excellence in their respective fields for the succession to the throne.

1st Prince Porcus dealt with matters surrounding the aristocracy, 1st Princess Jennifer was involved in military affairs, and his domain was policy and administration.

The Imperial Defense Commander was a person on the 1st Princesss faction.

This situation would work against his sister Jennifer.

She was unable to attend this meeting because she was leading the 3rd Legion to subdue some cultists hidden in the provinces.

She felt the pain in her bones from the last emergency meeting she had attended, but it appeared as though her family would never be able to reconcile.

Lets just stay quiet and neutral like Soniel.

She promised herself once again.

Chief Magician, you must be the highest authority on such matters in the magic world. Is there anyone who you presume to be the intruder of the ecliptic?

The old man paused for a moment before answering Daves question.

The Magic Tower Master and The Ruler of Magic, Douglas Schmidt... And the Epistle of the Pentateuch of the Empire, Lucidia. If it was them, it may be possible.

The Magic Tower was a gathering of workaholics who devoted their lives to magic, and their leader and guardian was the Magic Tower Master.

And the Transcendent directly subordinate to the emperor, Lucidia, monitored and held in check the Magic Tower which stood erected in the western part of the Empire.

When the two superhumans were mentioned, the emperor shook his head in denial.

Based on Lucidias report two hours ago, both of them are currently very far from the ecliptic.

Then are you really saying that it is a monster or a reclusive superhuman...?

If this unknown archmage had revealed his realm, he would have been welcomed by our empire. Since he invaded in such a violent and abrupt way, he must have been a monster or a person with nefarious intentions!

The meeting continued with everyone guessing at the identity of the culprit.

Digging further into the unknown intruders identity was nigh impossible as there were just no more clues about the unknowns existence.

In the end, the meeting reached the following three conclusions and promises for later.

[First: focus all efforts on searching for the intruder.]

[Second: if its a monster, hunt it down immediately, and if its a great wizard, try talking to them, but if theyre hostile, shoot them down.]

[Third: order the 1st Princess Jennifer di Cairos and the 3rd Legion to return early.]

The last was the result of a consensus having been reached between Porcus, who wanted to reduce her military might even a little, and Dave, who concluded that he would need force to solve this problem.

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