Genius Prismatic Mage Chapter 280

#280. Registration and Request (2)

Nilla, who was looking at the tower of banknotes, shook off her embarrassment and said.

“How much capacity does your subspace pocket have? Since you carry this much cash around, I’m even more curious about its identity. But I won’t ask. If you can pay, I’ll hand over the information. That’s our information policy.”

Nilla continued, dragging some of the money pile towards her.

“Besides, this amount of down payment is sufficient. If it’s a gem of a certain color, it doesn’t take that much effort to find it. If you just search Tenenbaum right now, you’ll probably find dozens of items.”

Tenenbaum.

It was the name of the largest auction house inside the wall.

“Besides, there are quite a few things registered in our database. Depending on how much information you view, there may be a small additional cost, but in any case, you don’t have to pay this much.”

“… … .”

If they wanted to charge more, they could have easily exaggerated their words.

Ray, who had been testing Nilla for a while, said as he took back the bundle of bills one by one.

“I’ll look through all the information I currently have. Everything that matches the keyword.”

Crimson gems and purple gems.

There were two intuitive keywords.

Since there is a possibility that the power has not yet awakened, whether or not it contains mana was not included in the conditions.

“All information matching at least one keyword. Verified.”

Nilla took out a pad with mana flowing from her bosom.

As my thin fingers moved, a screen full of letters and numbers quickly changed.

Beep-beep-

“There are 3 Level 1 information items, 32 Level 2 information items, 142 Level 3 information items, a total of 177 information items. The cost to view all of them is about this much.”

Ray checked the numbers on the screen that Nilla showed him.

Although the amount was different from what I was used to spending in my daily life, it was not an unmanageable amount.

“I guess I can leave this much.”

The bundle of bills Ray left on the table was ten, and the escorts, under Nilla's instructions, put them in a bag and disappeared through the door at the back of the office.

“Okay. I got the money for sure. I’ll hand over the information, so take out the pad.”

Pad?

When Ray gave her a questioning look, Neela spoke in a bewildered voice.

“What, you came here to buy information and didn’t bring a pad?”

“Are you talking about that thing you’re holding in your hand right now?”

“Yes. A portable information storage terminal manufactured and sold by various companies. It’s not that expensive, so most people have one, but hmm, it seems like you don’t know anything about it.”

Neela stood up from her seat and took a new pad out of the drawer of the desk behind her.

After a few manipulations, hundreds of mana lines extended from her pad and connected to the new pad.

And after a while.

“Here, take it.”

The transfer operation is complete.

Ray, who had accepted the pad, was able to check the list of information printed in clear letters on the screen.

“Originally, I should have received money for this, but since he’s handsome, I’m giving it to him as a service.”

What does a well-balanced facial features have to do with service?

I didn't quite understand it, but there was no reason to refuse.

Ray said, taking the pad with him.

“Can you make me an ID card too?”

"ID?"

“It looks like people are carrying it around, so I think it would be useful when entering places with age restrictions or something.”

The corners of Nilla's eyes, which had been staring at Ray for a moment, curved with interest.

“You came from outside the walls?”

No, how did you know?

“Can you do it?”

“I could probably ask a counterfeiter to do it for me. It would probably cost a lot of money, but I don’t think it would be a problem with their financial resources, right?”

Whirl! Bam!

A camera that had been stored on a shelf flew into my hand and was caught.

Nilla, who activated the function by injecting mana, said while putting her eye to the lens.

“Get up and stand there for a moment. I need a photo for your ID. Well, it would be better if you smiled gently rather than making such a stiff expression.”

Ray laughed eerily.

“… No, I’m sorry. It’d be better if you had a blank expression. Okay, let’s take a picture?”

*

"They were called Murkred and the Nambit Dawn Society. Since these are keywords for which no information has been previously registered, it may take some time to gather clues."

"I plan to search the entire city as thoroughly as possible. If I find any useful information along the way, I will contact the Listoa School."

While Neela was gathering information, Ray walked around the city with the pad.

There were two targets.

A scarlet gem, or a purple gem.

According to the information on the pad, there are a total of 177 two-colored gems stored, displayed, or owned within the city.

“This is a treasure that I obtained with great difficulty. The purple jewel embedded in the center of the crown is impressive.”

Ray also visited the tycoon's mansion and examined his collection.

“This pendant was discovered at a site in the northwest, and the vermilion gem inside was appraised as…”

I also visited a museum and saw relics from ancient times.

“What young guest… Yes? All the gems that match the color?”

He even went into a jewelry store and stole the owner's heart.

But there was no significant harvest.

Because the two shards of yellow and green held in her heart did not resonate in front of any of the jewels.

Something that was somewhat expected.

Otherwise I wasn't discouraged.

Beep-

Ray flipped through the screens of the pad.

I was able to confirm the list of jewels registered for sale in Tenenbaum, which Neela had additionally sent.

Auction date, minimum bid, etc.

The information was densely recorded.

'I guess I'll have to check out all the items on auction block too.'

There may come a time when you have to participate in an auction, and this is.

“Wow, this is amazing! This is my first time seeing such a bustling sector.”

This could be the reason why Ray called Philip to the city of wizards through the space route of the bus.

After all, among the people around him, the one with the sharpest sense of money was Philip.

“Krung, yes. The building style definitely feels different.”

At that moment, the orange fox in Philip's arms panted and spoke.

Ray asked, looking at the tail that was wagging ceaselessly as if he was excited.

“You didn’t go back to your settlement?”

“Kreung, yes. I am currently staying in the mansion to learn about human culture and customs.”

“I tried teaching him and he was really fast at math. I use him as an office assistant. He’s also good as a guard.”

Philip added as he spoke.

In particular, stroking a fluffy tail is said to have a great calming effect on the mind and body.

“Kreung, but Mr. Philip, when are you going to change your name? Mr. Philip is also called Philip, and I am also called Philip, so isn’t there a lot of room for confusion?”

“What? Are you crazy? You should change your name. Philip is me.”

“Krung, Philip is here.”

Two Philips bickering.

Basically, the kill seemed to fit well.

If you look at them, they quickly stop arguing and admire the street scenery together.

Ray gave advice from the side.

“It’s best not to show that you’re new here. People here tend to look down on and ignore people from outside the walls. I’ve never been caught before, though, because my acting skills are good.”

“Oh, I see.”

Philip, startled, checked to see if anyone was looking this way.

Then, as if something occurred to him, he whispered with a playful expression.

“Did you hear? You shouldn’t let it show. Especially since there are so many wizards around here, if they find out you’re a spirit, you might be taken away as a test subject.”

“Krung…?! What is that…?”

“A fox that can speak human language? How amazing would that be to the wizards?”

Fox Philip's pupils dilated and then his ears folded flat.

“I am Philip.”

“… … .”

“You can’t refute that, right?”

“… … .”

“You can’t say anything?”

“Krrrrrr… .”

“You’re a fake, a fake Philip.”

“Krung! Woof! Woof!”

“Ouch! I really bit you!”

Philip's tyranny, which had continued for a long time, only stopped after he bit my hand badly.

After that, the three of them took the train to Sector 11 and walked diligently until they reached an alley with no people.

“That sky train thing is so convenient. You can get anywhere in the city in a short time.”

Philip's admiration.

Ray said as he looked at the black smoke rising all over the sky.

“It’s not always convenient. The city’s scenery isn’t all that fancy either.”

“Huh? What does that mean?”

“Kreung, that’s right. Sector 37 was also stuffy, but this place is even worse. It’s hard to breathe.”

Black smoke, the dregs of mana.

Originally, it could not be seen or felt.

However, since it was a spirit that was very closely related to mana, it seemed that it could sense it vaguely.

“How do black clouds form in the sky…?”

While Ray was explaining to Philip, the alley ended and the first destination, an empty lot, appeared.

A dozen or so wizards busily running around here and there.

Following their lead, the architectural structures were floating in the air.

“This way! Move this way!”

“The first floor is done! Now we just need to put the second floor on!”

Ray's Imaginative School.

It was the construction site of that tower.

Philip muttered in bewilderment as he watched the construction progressing in an instant.

“You must have spent quite a bit of money…?”

“I did write a bit too much.”

Ray displayed the total amount of receipts he had collected so far on the pad screen.

“One, ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand… hundred million…?”

“There is plenty of money in Acrasium.”

“Ha, but that’s a place where people collect the money they deposit into the cube, so it’s ultimately someone else’s money. Shouldn’t it be filled up as much as it costs?”

“In theory, yes.”

“No, don’t say it.”

“But it’s okay.”

“Don’t do that, please.”

“Because Philip makes a lot of money.”

Ray thought as he watched Philip writhe in joy.

As expected, praise makes even a rock deer dance.

Then the construction manager came running.

“Huh, huh, you’re here! Construction is going well!”

It was a very bowing attitude.

His construction company specializes in rooftops.

In recent months, the city's rooftops have been saturated and the lack of new work has left the city in dire financial straits.

From his perspective, Ray, who donated a huge sum of money, was nothing short of a savior.

“When will it be finished?”

“Yes, you will be able to see the completed tower by evening at the latest.”

The curator was talking passionately about the latest construction magic his construction shop had employed.

And then.

“Is it possible to build it higher than the contracted 5 floors?”

I kept my mouth shut at Ray's question.

After hesitating for a while, he spoke in an embarrassed tone.

“There is no problem with building a tower. It is possible to build a 10-story or a 100-story tower. However, you have to be aware of the other towers… After all, you are a new school, right? If a school with no proven track record builds a tower that high, there will definitely be strong attacks. Our construction company will also be in trouble.”

I asked just in case, and it was as expected.

'To be recognized as a floor of a tower, you need to have a certain amount of authority and influence.'

Its authority and influence could be expanded by presenting new theories and magic at regular conferences.

What a new magic.

What a novel theory.

How much will it help the city's environment and people's lives?

In addition, scores calculated in various ways are accumulated for each school.

It was also said that this was the reason why it was difficult for a latecomer to catch up with a starting runner.

Well, from Ray's perspective, it wasn't a problem that mattered.

The director, seeing the boy's expressionless face, misunderstood and added urgently.

“Ah, ah! Aren’t you going to make the name of your school known throughout the city? You can expand at any time! It’s just a low start, and you can quickly build up to a high level!”

“Yes.”

Ray, who woke up from his thoughts, quickly looked around the construction site.

'At this point, there's no need to stay here and supervise. We can head straight to Tenenbaum.'

There are a total of 34 auction items related to orange or purple gemstones.

Among them, there was one item that I had high expectations for.

Special auction item, Tears of Aurea.

Ray remembered Neela's words.

"It is said to be an object that disappeared from history and reappeared in the world after hundreds of years."

"I don't know if that's true or just an exaggeration to get people's attention, but if the rumors are true, it's definitely something great."

"It's said that it has the effect of purifying all mental magic and making you immune to it. It can't be affected by any kind of magic, whether it's a charm, a ministry, or any other kind of sorcery."

"Guardian? I don't know much about history, but it's said to be an item possessed by a certain being from long ago."

tutelar.

That was the biggest reason why Ray was pinning his hopes on Aurea's tears.

'First of all, before we leave.'

Ray walked over to Philip, who was muttering while holding onto him.

“From today onwards, you are Philip. Do you understand? All debts are transferred to you.”

“Krung… ?!”

Ray said, stopping in front of him.

“Philip, have you ever thought about learning magic?”