Volume 4 Chapter 44 Title： Episode 140 [Under-Ops SIDE] For Those Who Know
"The founder's family of the Order of the Sealed Dragon... the 'Glasha family' lineage, perhaps? Their combat strength is formidable, Mr. Ginji."
"Yes. It could cause some troublesome and dangerous things to happen."
"Trouble? That doesn't matter. Such combat strength—it's amazing, after all."
"And with that necklace on, your eyes sparkle... it's also a bit strange, isn't it?"
Ginji, Russma, Artia, Velto.
The members of the 'Order of the Sealed Dragon Under-Ops' operating within Sevenstar Academy are gathered around a single table, talking.
In their hands are various materials, but the 'overwhelming combat strength' they witnessed remains burned into their minds.
"By the way, Ginji. Can you tell what kind of trouble is going to happen next?" Artia pressed.
"That line. It seems like Hysteribaba understands it too." Ginji chuckled.
"Trouble? ...Mr. Ginji. What do you mean by that?" Russma asked.
"Russma, you've been on a long infiltration mission with little information. To put it simply... the Order of the Sealed Dragon basically doesn't show up in surface society, so intelligence is their main activity. And they've developed a special analysis magic to understand the nature of objects shown in 'photos' and 'videos' with limited information." Ginji explained.
"From photos and videos..." Russma murmured.
When dealing with magic in intelligence units, the technology naturally revolves around 'information.'
However, magic that can understand an object's information without the actual item in front of it seems to go against Russma's intuition.
"Regarding the video data this time, the 'regular department' should be able to obtain it. They should know what that fan-shaped object Horace acquired is." Ginji continued.
"Moreover, the drone Mister Horace made is too high-performance. Compared to normal photos or videos, it can gather more visual and magical information. It should make things easier for those using analysis magic." Velto added.
"...What exactly is that fan-shaped item?" Russma questioned.
"Collect all three, and you can enter the location where the 'God of Sealing Shildress' is. That's what it is." Artia revealed.
"Wha...t? To step into the domain of one of the Five Divine Gods..." Russma gasped.
"Well, it's a natural reaction to be surprised. I analyzed it too, and I must say I doubted my own eyes." Velto admitted.
"However, it's undoubtedly the truth. There's no reason to lie, and it also explains why Mister Horace suddenly wants to challenge the Myriad Legion's stronghold." Artia agreed.
"Does that mean Mister Horace is intentionally aiming to obtain that item?" Russma wondered.
"There must have been an information channel we were unaware of. Perhaps... when Gaspar, the head of the Redless family, disappeared—around that time." Ginji speculated.
"I think so too." Velto concurred.
Ginji, Artia, and Velto spoke as if in sync, while Russma seemed to be missing some information.
Is this just experience?
"So, the regular department, which can use analysis magic, should also have that information. If we gather recent intel on Horace... perhaps we might deduce that the remaining fragments are in the 'Four Great Dungeons'." Ginji sighed.
"In short, if Mister Horace and the regular department start competing for those fragments... just, can they reach the final boss at the Myriad Legion's stronghold? I never imagined such strength. I wonder if the regular department can defeat it..." Velto worried.
"Recently, I've heard that the 'Magic Sword' has revived in the regular department." Artia noted.
"Demon Sword..." Russma whispered.
"Perhaps, if they use that, they might be able to defeat the final boss... it might become a speculation. If it's according to the legend." Ginji hesitated.
Ginji is not very crisp.
Since the 'Sword' is said to have 'revived' in the regular department, its prime must have existed in the past, and what happened because of that sword must be recorded.
Still, records are records.
They saw the battle between Horace and Clim, but their output was too high.
The question isn't how much strength that 'Magic Sword' has... but rather, the output that exceeds the limit an ordinary person can handle. If not handled properly, the rebound to the user is too strong to fight, so there's a need to hold back when using it."
And, can they fight against Clim in that suppressed state... No, looking at the battle between Horace and Clim, it's less about winning and more about whether they can be 'convinced'—that's a different matter.
The end of the battle between Horace and Clim wasn't that Horace defeated Clim. He made him admit it.
Horace's output is considerable, but even the technique he used at the very end wasn't about 'defeating' Clim.
That is, seeing a battle reach a level so vastly different from ordinary dimensions, just having a 'strong sword' doesn't mean you'll win!
...It shouldn't.
"By the way, doesn't the old lady know about that time?" Ginji teased.
"It was over 1,000 years ago, you know? I hardly remember anything." Artia laughed.
"...1,000 years ago? Wasn't that when the Hoardspirit Dragon appeared?" Russma recalled.
"More like, the appearance of Hoardspirit Dragon Zeth Halcon destroyed one great nation, and I was the princess at that time?" Artia admitted.
"Huh..." Russma reacted.
"So casual!" Velto snapped.
Russma poked at Ginji, who looked uninterested.
That said, it's also true that bringing up something from 1,000 years ago and discussing it could be troubling.
"So, you don't remember anything at all?" Russma probed.
"I don't remember much at all." Artia shrugged.
"Why not...?" Russma pressed.
"The head of the Glasha family at that time was overwhelming in combat power. I was so moved when I saw it." Artia confessed.
"So, the old lady's 'Glasha family supremacist ideology' comes from that. Now I get it." Ginji realized.
There's always a reason for everything.
"Rather, I hear that the Glasha family 1,000 years ago was at its peak. The same power as the head of the family at that time is now required in the regular division..." Artia pointed out.
"That's absolutely impossible." Velto declared.
"You're so certain about it..." Russma joked.
"If such excellent personnel existed, we wouldn't be struggling." Artia insisted.
"That's true." Ginji agreed.
Ginji sighed.
"Well, as for the regular division, we need to keep an eye on them. But..." Ginji sighed again.
"Is there still something?" Artia asked.
"No... Clim said it, right? To Horace, that he should reach a 'higher' level, that Eudynes is waiting." Ginji reminisced.
"Yes, he said that. I heard he's an alumnus of this Sevenstar Academy and a genius who systematized the technique of Golem Master." Velto confirmed.
"Just that, I heard he became a 'Court Adventurer' of some country, and the country was destroyed." Russma added.
"Ah. Well, that's fine. It's just... hah, that idiot's 'waiting'... or something?" Ginji sighed.
"?" Artia questioned.
Ginji seems to know something.
After all, a voice containing a hint of 'nostalgia' leaked from his mouth.
"I'll never forget that guy. He was a surprise-loving bastard who would run us ragged, me as the assistant teacher and Mister Sid as the homeroom teacher, only to later use that as an appetizer to drink."
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