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#273. The City of Wizards (2)
Whioooo──!
The cold winter wind of the wilderness began to slowly bring the breath of spring.
The changing of seasons to mark the beginning of the year did not bring about any great change to the desolate landscape.
The birth of new life.
The scent of grass spreading and pulsing.
The earth was too barren to contain such things.
The only things that changed were the length of day and night and the temperature.
But the beginning of this spring was different.
“Look at this here!”
“Sprout! It’s a sprout!”
Green grasses were sprouting up on the ground all over the sector.
Although they were not many in number and were not even as small as a finger joint.
“This can’t be happening….”
“Really, really, the life of the land is beginning to return.”
The residents were thrilled.
The spring breeze, which had been going around the sector and encountering emotions of joy and excitement, turned around and headed towards a place where it felt strong warmth.
Wheeeeeeee──
At the place they arrived, there was a huge sphere emitting dazzling white light.
And a dozen or so priests standing in a row in front.
There was not a single person, including residents, in sight, indicating that the area was under control.
widely.
The priests knelt on one knee and bowed, and a red-haired girl stepped between them and headed toward the sphere.
That was Veronica.
Eyes that seem to suck you in and red lips.
The ornate robes and ornaments of the church.
His usual boyish appearance was nowhere to be found, and he exuded an air of nobility and even sacredness.
Veronica stopped walking and touched the artificial sun.
Okay then.
Wooooowow──!
The light from the artificial sun, which had lost its power over time, has regained its original intensity.
When Veronica returned, Solitaire, who had been in front of the table, stood up and bowed her head.
“Thank you for your hard work, Saint.”
“No. Of course it’s something I should do.”
Veronica looked up at the pale sky for a moment, without any black clouds, and then parted her lips.
“The range of light from the artificial sun. You said it was only here and two adjacent sectors. Is it because my power is not perfect?”
It was a voice that was filled with melancholy.
Because there were 50 sectors, and those who suffered the most from the black rain were the residents of those lower sectors.
How to cheer up.
Solitaire thought for a moment and then said.
“I don’t think you need to be impatient. The saint is already doing great things for the world.”
Great work.
That was indeed the case.
Veronica, who had a strong desire and imagination to heal the sick who usually suffered from black rain.
The girl was able to use the ring's white mana to cure any kind of black disease.
There were dozens of miracles performed every day for the sick who flocked to the church.
“In addition, the number of people who are joining the church or supporting its service is increasing. I think we can gradually expand our reach to places where the light cannot reach.”
With the appearance of the saint, the position of the religious order became stronger than before.
The outpouring of support from all over the place has also increased significantly.
Veronica nodded quietly, feeling a little better after reading Solité's book.
And then, after seeming lost in thought for a moment, he said:
“But my strength alone is not enough. I think the rainbow needs to return, too. For the world to completely return to its original state.”
“Are you talking about the reincarnation of the rainbow? I think it’s possible that it’s Ray-nim.”
"yes?"
“Doesn’t your majesty like Ray?”
“Huh? Yes? Okay?”
For a moment, my face turned red as if it was going to burst.
It was the moment when the magic of the saint's nobility was broken and she returned to her original Veronica.
“No?”
“Uh… oh, no, ah… that’s right.”
Veronica, who had been denying it, answered in a crawling voice when she realized that Solité was detecting lies with her eyes.
“They say that the sun loved the rainbow and followed it to the ground. The object of Veronica’s love is Ray. And considering the miracles Ray has usually shown, I think it is quite possible.”
“… … .”
“Perhaps, he is not aware of it at all. It would be a good idea for the Saintess to have a serious talk with him sometime.”
After a while, Veronica, whose blush had subsided a little, spoke with a hint of discontent in her voice.
“But Ray is so busy these days. I don’t even know what he’s doing exactly.”
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A few days after the end of the war with the Dawning, Curiosa arrived at Sector 28, pulling a bus.
"You cheeky brat! Look at what I've accomplished!"
By visiting various historical sites and securing empty spaces, we have created additional space inside the bus.
Thanks to this, it was possible to freely travel between the elf and dwarf settlements and the mansion in Sector 37, as well as the entire Sector 30 area.
“I haven’t seen you in a while, but I know you’re most preoccupied with what you can do with the elements of creation.”
“Is that so?”
Then a newspaper carried by the wind covered Veronica's face.
“Ah, ah.”
The moment I reflexively put the newspaper away, a single photo that filled the entire front page caught my eye.
It contained the image of a boy holding a bouquet of sunflowers on a quiet street.
"ray…?"
Veronica, who was mumbling in a daze, checked the article title.
[Not only the saints but also the saints appear.]
The article's content mainly consisted of eyewitness accounts and analysis of a white-haired boy who created and scattered jerky using light in the slums.
“…Layya.”
What on earth are you doing?
*
And at the same time.
Ray was walking down the street with Philip.
“The white-haired one who’s throwing out jerky in the slums… isn’t that you?”
Ray, who received the newspaper from Philip, checked it for a moment and then said.
“That’s right.”
“Make some jerky and sprinkle it on…?”
“I’m experimenting with different things.”
Ray was creating various objects using the elements of creation extracted from the artificial sun.
From small objects like flowers and beef jerky to large pieces of furniture and weapons.
With a high degree of concentration, even complex objects such as cars were possible.
'There are no limits to what you can create.'
However, there were limits to one's own imagination and ability to manipulate the elements of creation.
This could be the reason why Ray carries around a sketchbook and endlessly draws something, and why he endlessly creates something with the elements of creation.
As a result, the limits of one's ability gradually expanded.
The literature on imagination preserved in the Acrasium was also of considerable help.
“By the way, it’s surprising. It’s been a long time since we last met, but Veronica has become a saint, and Ray can use magic to create anything.”
“Nothing has changed. I am me, and Veronica is Veronica.”
Philip couldn't help but chuckle at Ray's casual tone. It felt so real.
“Yes, that’s right. I’m Philip.”
“No. I’m Philip.”
The front of Ray's coat twitched and a fox face popped out.
At the request to tour the human sector, it was Philip, the fox spirit that Ray had brought from the settlement.
Human Philip let out a hollow laugh.
“Why did you give me the same name as you?”
“I did that without thinking.”
“Are you thinking of changing it?”
“Krung, no. It’s a precious name that Ray-nim gave me. I have no intention of changing it.
“No, it’s confusing.”
“Ray, this guy is fake. I am the real Philip. Kreung.”
“This is driving me crazy.”
The two Philips' mutterings.
And feeling the warmth of the wind and the lively atmosphere of the street, Ray thought.
It seems like a pretty good routine.
*
A few days later, Ray was driving a replenishment bus.
“For now, I’m going to the city of wizards alone. Veronica is still very busy performing her role as a saint.”
Gerard, sitting next to Ray, quickly answered after hearing Ray's cold voice.
“Yes, I am very satisfied to return to a state where I have seen hope in the world outside the walls.”
Ray nodded and immediately stepped on the accelerator to start off.
Before long, we were out of the sector and out into the wilderness, and we could see Blue running towards the other side of the sky.
Before leaving, Blue asked.
[How to find out about the reincarnation of the rainbow, do you have any memories of coming back about it?]
The answer was no.
The memories of the past Blues that had been absorbed from the lake were indescribably complex and tangled, and they were being unraveled one by one, starting from the outside.
[I was able to recall a few memories recently, though.]
[What kind of things are they?]
[Memories of the Purple Guardian.]
Through memories derived from the first Blue, we were able to observe the peaceful daily life of the Purple Guardians before the war.
For example, the scene where he was sitting in the forest basking in the sunlight with Blue on his lap.
At some point, Ray realized that he was feeling an inexplicable sense of foreboding from the girl in his memories.
It felt like I had seen her somewhere in reality.
“… … .”
Ray, free from his thoughts, accelerated his pace.
Boooo …
I ran through the rising dust day and night.
In less than two days, we reached the wilderness beyond Sector 26.
'Is it because we are moving away from the artificial sun's sphere of influence?'
The clear sky was becoming covered with black clouds again.
When the car had run for a while, Gerard took out a device that looked like a compass and said.
“I’ll guide you from here. It’s hard to find the exact location of the city without a compass─.”
“No need.”
It really was like that.
Because a huge, colorful curtain of mana was appearing beyond the horizon.
How long did you run like that?
Squeak! Pusheeeeee─
Ray stopped the bus, got off, examined the distortion field, and quickly came to a conclusion.
'I think I understand why the Pope didn't notice the existence of this distortion field.'
The distortion magic hanging here wasn't the end.
There were more than a dozen types of magic installed, including hints that unconsciously prevented approach, and security spells that prevented interference from external mana.
And all of this with near-perfect precision.
If this were the case, even the most high-level wizard would be able to perceive nothing but an empty wilderness.
“Come on, let’s go together!”
Gerard, holding the compass, hurriedly followed and was surprised to see Ray standing exactly in front of the distortion field.
“Oh, no, how on earth do you know where the distortion field is?”
“… … .”
Ray asked instead of answering.
“Are you sure there’s no problem with outsiders entering the city of wizards?”
“Yes, there is no problem. The residents outside the walls are unaware of the existence inside the walls and are not allowed to enter or leave. However, in these chaotic times, the chain of rules is creaking a lot.”
After finishing speaking, Gerard took out an unidentified bead from his bosom and injected it with mana.
Woof!
The distortion field in the area shimmered and cleared away along with the light that appeared, revealing part of the massive castle wall.
Gerard entered through a small side door next to the gate, then came out and said with a smile.
“The conversation has ended well. You can just get in the car and go in.”
"money?"
“Yes, a little, no, a lot. In fact, it took most of the remaining wealth of our Listoa School… but I think it was cheap for the cost of escorting Hope to the city.”
Gerard saw Ray, as well as Veronica, as seeds of hope.
I could feel the thrill and intuition as I watched him use magic without regard for the formula.
'perhaps.'
Perhaps this boy could be the one to put an end to the never-ending conflict and competition between the schools.
Dddddddd─
The bus started up again and went inside through the wide open gate.
Squeak- thud!
The gates are closed again.
The distortion field was quickly restored.
An empty wilderness left behind.
There, a warm wind was slowly blowing from Sector 28.