Chapter 329
Time passed quickly.
2 years and 187 days.
Saint Binoche’s death slowly begins to fade in everyone’s minds.
Time to forget the death of Sofia Annezefri.
The world has made an indescribably great change.
First of all, the status of prosecutors has risen to an incomparable level.
Knight academies that disappeared with the revival of knights began to reappear.
As a result, the number of aspiring knights is rapidly increasing.
To some extent, there were more people aspiring to be knights than mages.
All of them are the aftermath of Sein-nim’s will.
The last message she left was so powerful that it still occupies a part of everyone’s heart two and a half years later.
All those who aspire to become knights now have the message Sein-nim left in their hearts, and are dreaming of becoming knights.
Among them, the popularity of the French National Academy of Knights is skyrocketing.
Even in the midst of the knights’ fall, the last ark that was the only one that remained and tried to solidify the position of the knights.
Sein Binoche’s alma mater.
The best knight schools in the world.
It was natural for people to flock to such a school.
[French National Academy of Knights, the competition rate for admission this year is 194:1. Another 2.9 times increase compared to last year.]
To the point where you can read articles like this without difficulty, that’s all I’ve said.
[The rate of applicants for knight academies in each country has exceeded the rate for applicants for mage academies.]
The world is about to enter the age of the great sword… … To say that is a bit of an exaggeration.
It is becoming a balanced era where magic and swords are properly divided.
“With this upward trend, the position of swordsman and mage may change next year.”
-yes?
beyond the hologram.
Stella Binoche widened her eyes as if to say what else.
“Were you that surprised?”
Did you get a phone call while swinging your sword?
Drenched in sweat from head to toe.
“The level of prosecutors is rising day by day. In contrast, wizards have been walking in place for two and a half years. Isn’t it possible that the position in the not-too-distant future will be reversed?”
Stella’s eyes narrowed.
―I would understand if someone else was saying that… … . When you say that, it’s kind of like that.
With ax eyes, she stares at me as if glaring at me.
―Is that what the head of Project Mimir would say?
I moderately averted my gaze.
It is best to avoid such unfavorable topics.
―What is that gaze treatment? Isn’t it too cute?
Seeing me like that, Stella smiled a little.
“It’s kind of cute… … .”
―Ah, was it rude to say that a man is cute?
Stella laughed with a rather mischievous expression.
―But what can I do? It was really cute. How cute is she avoiding her gaze right away because she thinks she might be at a disadvantage… … .
“… … .”
What should I say?
That’s what I’ve been feeling these days.
Sein-nim’s feeling began to emanate from his tone, behavior, and expression.
In particular, each and every one of those playful attitudes is very similar.
After all, blood can’t be deceived?
“… … Two years ago, Miss Stella was pretty cute too.”
-uh? What is it. that. did you propose?
Stella opened her eyes.
-I’m happy though. No. I can’t accept such a flirtatious proposal. If it’s not properly formatted, at least after we meet in person… … .
“It is not a proposal.”
—… … Cheet.
Stella pursed her lips in regret.
I mean, it’s really slick.
I wonder if Sein-nim wasn’t just like that when he was that age.
If you add years of age and experience to that, you’ll have a personality just like Sae-in’s.
hmm. It’s pretty plausible.
-That’s too bad. I thought you finally realized your true intentions.
“What is realizing your true intentions…? … .”
―Did you realize your love for me that was sleeping somewhere deep in your heart?
Stella laughed mischievously again.
It was an expression of anticipation of what kind of reaction I would have.
“It’s no different that I contacted you like this today.”
– Again and again. When this topic comes up, you pretend like you don’t know… … .
I didn’t bother to match Stella’s reaction and changed the subject.
Seeing that this kind of conversation has been going on for a year already, I don’t even care.
I kept saying what I was going to say.
“today. There will be an initial demonstration of Project Mimir.”
―Such an obvious topic change doesn’t work anymore… … yes?
Stella’s expression darkened.
I want to know what you are hearing right now.
―Project Mimir… … Already in the demonstration phase?
“yes. It’s still far from mass production, but we managed to build three prototypes.”
-and… … .
Stella exclaimed with a look of sincere admiration.
―Then why did you contact me today… … .
“You said that a long time ago, right? He said he wanted to see the finished product in person.”
Beyond the hologram, Stella’s eyes shone.
“Come to Korea. Transportation is already prepared.”
* * *
A research center near the Madosinga’s mansion in Seoul.
Terun Citrea was working hard on the final adjustments.
from yesterday morning to this evening.
Even though I have already finished the final tuning dozens of times.
We are always re-adjusting.
“Haven’t you already checked enough?”
Shin Ha-yul, who had just returned to the laboratory, approached Terun.
“It is, but… … . Still, in case you don’t know. Maybe I’m missing something.”
“There is nothing like that. The preparation is already perfect. I checked again and again.”
“no. that no one knows If there’s a fatal flaw that neither you nor I notice… … .”
“Because there is no such thing.”
Shin Ha-yul approached Terun and forcibly hugged Terun.
“You, what are you doing… … .”
Therun was hugged by Shin Ha-yul, and he was overbearing.
Daejeon The expression of wanting to know what the situation is.
“Get some rest. Then you will collapse in the middle of the demonstration.”
“Ah, I know. I’m going to rest, so let me down!”
“no. It’s not possible.”
“Why why?”
“If I drop you off here, you’ll do something again avoiding my eyes. I’ll drop you off when I get to my room.”
“I will not! because i won’t You’ll get a good rest! drop me off!”
Therun shook his hands and feet wildly and struggled.
The situation itself seems so embarrassing. Her face is red like an apple.
“Everyone, when the other kids see this… … . drop me off quickly! I want you to come down!”
“yes. yes. I’ll drop you off. When you get to your room.”
“Oh, no! If you go out into the hallway… … !”
“oh.”
Sure enough, as soon as I went outside, I met a researcher.
A woman wearing a comfortable atmosphere like clothes.
“With the head of the research institute… … what? invest… Sir?”
He was the secretary in charge of Terun’s assistant, and one of only three researchers in this research institute.
“This… … . ah!”
The woman covered her mouth with a look that noticed something, and smiled with a slightly smirk.
However, as a woman whose default is a calm atmosphere and a supple expression, the feeling of being smirked was not great.
“Ah, that’s it! understand.”
The woman quickly turned around.
“Then, I’ll fall in love!”
“hey! What are you missing out on!”
Therun screamed in fright.
“no way. Even if I live crazy for research and don’t notice it. I have that kind of eye. Now that, um. Roughly, it feels like an N pole and an S pole, right?”
“What, what is the N pole and the S pole! What an asshole!”
“I know everything. Then I’ll see you later~”
“hey! Songah Kim! I’m not coming to work!”
Terun, who was squirming even more violently.
Shin Ha-yul hugged Terun tightly as if he had no intention of letting go.
“Don’t worry, let’s go. 3 hours left until the demonstration. You should sleep well for that amount of time.”
“No, I’m sleeping! Because you sleep! so drop it come down! If this is not a calf, but that damn bastard… … .”
“… … Whoa.”
Terun’s shoulders trembled at the sudden exclamation mixed with joy.
“hmm. okay. indeed.”
A man with an intelligent aura that goes well with glasses.
A dark-looking middle-aged man with prominent dark circles and a sarcasm hanging from the corner of his mouth.
He looked at Therun and said something mysterious, then turned and walked away.
“… … finished.”
The power in Terun’s body was released.
It was the expression of a protagonist facing the end of this world.
“Fuck. Shivaal. I’m screwed… … . All of a sudden, that bastard caught such a weakness… … . i’m done now It’s over… … .”
Terun despaired.
Considering his personality, he will take advantage of this weakness for the next year or so and pour out mental attacks from time to time.
It will be vicious, subtle, and naively dig into weaknesses.
Therun lowered his head.
“Since you react like that, you’re teasing me more excitedly. Just put the iron on your face.”
“Have you been wearing it until now?”
“… … Is that it?”
“why? Did you notice it?”
“It’s not at the level of showing off… … .”
“not?”
“Uh, um… … . no.”
Shin Ha-yul kept quiet.
I’m a little reluctant to say something because it seems to break the child’s innocence.
“Ehh. I don’t know.”
Therun gave up and sighed heavily.
“Ehh. I don’t know. what if it’s already caught? You have to endure it.”
Terun stopped struggling and entrusted himself to the arms of his servant Ha-yul.
“Then please take good care of me for three hours.”
“yes?”
“for 3 hours. I wish you a good hug. I do not know what I mean?”
Therun smiled.
It was a strangely scary smile.
“I begged him to come down, but he didn’t let me down. Stay like that for 3 hours. You made me feel this shame, so you’ll have to put up with it. is not it?”
“… … .”
“By the way, as soon as I get off, I will go to another inspection. know.”
“What kind of threat is that?”
“It’s a special threat that only works for you.”
It seemed that only I could not be defeated.
“Then I get some sleep. Wake me up 10 minutes before starting later.”
“… … yes.”
Shin Ha-yul smiled bitterly and nodded.
‘I didn’t expect to spend three hours here like this.’
Shin Ha-yul stared intently at Terun’s sleeping face.
‘But what, because you slept soundly… … .’
Shin Ha-yul sat down with Terun in his arms.
3 hours like this.
It wouldn’t be bad to spend some leisurely time after a while.
* * *
3 hours passed by.
It’s time to start demonstrating Project Mimir.
Because it was a project that only those in the know knew, not many people attended.
There were only five people in attendance.
father.
Kangin Kim.
Stella Binoche.
And finally, Adela and Soonchan.
These are just five.
“… … Why is it so awkward for me to be here?”
Sunchan scratched his cheek with a very uncomfortable expression.
It seems very awkward that he is caught between the faces that are said to be nandin.
“don’t worry. Because you are here as a guinea pig, not as an observer. You don’t have to worry.”
“… … This baby. Is that comfort?”
Sunchan frowned and glared at me.
“Mormot?”
Adela looked at me with a shocked expression.
“Mormot… … .”
Adela’s role in this demonstration is also the same as Sunchan’s.
In short, the fact that Sunchan is a mormot means that Adela is also a mormot.
That’s why he’s making such a shocked expression.
“What are you so shocked about? I told you beforehand that it can be somewhat risky.”
Therun patted Adela on the back.
“And Sunchan, maybe he doesn’t know, you’re not even Mormot.”
“No, Sister Terun… … ?”
Soonchan looked at Terun with an uneasy expression.
“Because he is low-level and you are high-level.”
“Wow, really. Even Sister Terun… … .”
Sunchan lowered his head with an expression like a heroine who was betrayed by a warrior.
From under his bowed head, a voice said, “It’s too much.”
Terun also slapped Soon-chan on the back.
“Puhaha! It’s a joke. A joke. boy. It’s sad.”
Terun slapped Soonchan on the back in succession.
“Sister, it hurts! It hurts!”
Soon-chan pretended to be sick and acted sternly.
“Not hurting at all. It’s tough.”
Therun smiled.
Woo-woo-!
Then, a beep sounded.
It was the siren announcing the start of the demonstration.
“ruler. Then here.”
Terun looked at me, Adela, and Soonchan in turn and handed over the chokers one by one.
“Is this it?”
Adela asked as she was handed the choker.
“uh. Next-generation AI. Fully autonomous high-performance AI… … hmm. That’s what it’s called AI. secondary personality? What should I do? Come to think of it, I haven’t decided on a name yet.”
“… … ?”
Adela and Soonchan tilted their heads.
“anyway. It can be seen as a compilation of next-generation AI technologies. Would you like to kick it around your neck?”
“… … Ah yes.”
“Yes.”
Soonchan puts the choker around his neck.
Adela examined the choker here and there, as if to check beforehand.
Then, as if something caught his eye, he let out a small exclamation.
“Code name. Elena Law Greenwood… … ?”
“huh? Is there anything written on it?”
Soonchan stopped trying to put on the choker and looked inside.
“oh. it is written code name… … huh? Are you different from me?”
“is it so?”
“uh. Mine’s a code name… … .”
Soonchan slowly recited the written name.
“It says Aslan Polo Hamruin.”
