Chapter 289
It was exactly one day and thirteen hours later that Terun Citrea contacted me again.
As if he had received it from Captain Charles, he called me on my phone, and without any rhetoric, he said,
-Let’s meet. Right Now! Where can I go?
A voice that reminds me of it.
As if they couldn’t control their excitement, the tension went up.
Even the resoluteness that stands out for wanting to meet me right away.
If I told them to come to hell, it felt like they would come to real hell.
“Just calm down… … .”
– Calm down! Calm down and stay calm. so tell me Where should I go? korea? Did you say you were a demon god? can i go there?
The first time I heard it, I didn’t think it was this kind of voice.
Maybe it’s because the tension is higher than before, but somehow the voice itself felt much younger.
… … Does it just sound like that because the tone of the voice goes up along with the tension?
-Speak quickly. If you don’t want to see me go crazy. Are you deliberately not answering? Are you the type who enjoys irritating others?
“yes? ah. sorry. Think of something else for a moment.”
―Answer me at the time to apologize. Where can I go?
“You can come to Korea. Currently, Incheon International Airport is closed, so please come to Gimhae Airport and then to Gimpo Airport, and we will escort you from there.”
―From Gimhae Airport to Gimpo Airport. okay. I’ll go right away.
A sound came through the speaker. It seems that they are preparing to leave right now.
-Then see you later.
“Are you nearby?”
-uh. i am in japan now
“aha.”
I’ll be back in 4 hours at the earliest.
no Since I have to come back to Gimpo from Gimhae Airport, it will take 5 hours.
If you don’t have a ticket, it will take longer.
“All right. Then, when you reserve a ticket, please contact us again. I’ll send someone in line with that.”
-ah. graph… … .
At that moment, the sound of coming and going stopped.
It was moving quickly and suddenly stopped.
-hmm… … .
Then he drooled in a serious voice in the world.
“Why is that?”
-That, I’m really sorry.
“yes. Please speak.”
—… … Because I don’t have money to buy a plane ticket?
“… … yes?”
-no. that. You must have heard from Charles. I am a solo researcher with no investment… … It is difficult to cover the investment cost… … . so… … .
I heard that you are a one-man researcher.
I didn’t know that there would be no money coming into Korea from Japan.
What kind of harsh environment are you doing your research in?
“All right. Then, let’s arrange tickets here. Which airport in Japan should I look for?”
-Osaka.
“How long does it take to get to Osaka Airport?”
―About an hour?
“All right. Then, I’ll grab enough and get a ticket that leaves in two to three hours.”
-hmm… … .
Then, again, a mysterious silence was heard. I wanted to ask for something more, but it was a sigh that felt like it was a bit too much to say out of conscience.
“ah.”
I think you roughly know what I’m trying to say.
“Can I find a bus service to Osaka Airport?”
—… … !
A gasp was heard from the other side.
It was an exclamation that roughly seemed to say, ‘How did you know?’
I knew it.
There seems to be no bus fare to the airport, let alone plane ticket price.
―Well, you don’t have to go that far.
warble.
First of all, thank you for talking to me from the other side.
No matter how much, it hurts my pride that I don’t even have bus fare.
It was a word that seemed to have that meaning.
… … it looks rough
What kind of character is Terun Citrea?
“It was me who said I wanted to meet you for the first time. I think it’s right to arrange all transportation on our side.”
-still… … .
“In the first place, we should have checked out the plane ticket in advance. I was out of my mind. I apologize.”
-no… … I’m not going to apologize… … . It happened because I urged it… … .
It reminds me of the way I wiggle my fingers and grumble.
“Anyway, I’ll arrange all the transport you can get here from there. It’s our little sincerity, so please don’t refuse.”
—… … you.
I heard the sound of breathing again.
-Are you a very nice person?
A voice that seemed to be moved by something.
Can you be so moved by just looking out for transportation?
-okay. Having said that, it’s not polite to refuse more. Please.
“yes. We will make arrangements to make your visit as comfortable as possible. Enough then.”
I hung up the phone one last time.
Before hanging up the phone, I heard innocent laughter over the speaker.
It feels very good.
* * *
After that.
About 5 hours passed.
Terun Citrea has arrived at the Sorceress House.
“Im here.”
The driver who went to pick up Terun Citrea opened the back seat and bowed his head in a dignified manner.
“hmm. Thank you for the great escort.”
Through the open door, a small foot appeared first.
very small feet.
How small the alternative body type is, even if the feet are small, they are too small.
Terun Citrea, which has fully revealed itself.
As expected, his height and skeleton are quite small.
Is it about 150 cm?
Even if you look closely, you can only see a middle school student.
“Oh oh.”
After getting out of the car, while enjoying the surrounding scenery.
His eyes slowly moved to me.
As soon as I saw my face, my eyes widened to the size of a lantern.
“Shin Ha-yul!”
Therun ran over and stood in front of me.
“You have worked hard to come this far.”
“What is suffering? It was so comfortable from the bus to the plane.”
“Then I’m glad.”
Terun’s eyes looking up at me shone brightly.
It was a hot gaze that felt the excitement I felt when I first answered the phone earlier.
It seems like there are a lot of things I want to say.
It would be better to direct them directly to the room.
“Once this way… … .”
It was time to take him inside.
“How on earth did you take that approach?”
Therun grabbed my hand and pressed his face toward me.
“The special structure of Anti Magia that you discovered and the method of containment that follows. That theory is a theory that is located in a realm that cannot be reached by existing science. It took me over a day to get it right, so this is really great.”
It was a word of great self-love.
“I don’t know if you knew this or not, but the theory you discovered this time isn’t simply a theory that will end in Anti Magia. This… … .”
“I know. It’s a new formula for magic science.”
Therun’s expression brightened even more.
It’s a look that I’m very happy that I knew.
“Knowing that means you really are the originator of this theory.”
Instead of answering, I smiled a little.
As someone who didn’t originate this theory, I couldn’t say ‘yes you’re right’ over there, so I was evasive.
“also!”
Of course, my smile would have seemed positive to Terun.
Anyway, I didn’t lie.
lies… … .
… … I’m a little pricked by my conscience.
“Oh really… … .”
Therun gripped my right hand tightly with both hands and bowed his head.
“Where the hell did you just show up? Aren’t you supposed to say that there is?”
In that state, stamp your feet.
He is expressing his excitement to the whole world with gestures and gestures.
“I know that? This is the first time I’ve been thrilled by someone else’s theory.”
Therun raised his head again.
blushing cheeks.
His entire face was flushed with exaltation and excitement.
“You are a genius. A genius who would probably surpass me. make it proud Because I, Terun Citrea, who is called the mother of AI magic arts, acknowledged you.”
“hmm… … .”
Terun Citreara.
“What is that subtle reaction?”
Therun slightly frowned.
“You don’t believe me either? That I am the real Therun.”
“hmm. To be honest, it’s hard to believe. It is said that Therun Citrea died a long time ago. and… … .”
The whole body of Terun was observed.
“Looking at the picture, Terun Citrea wasn’t even as small as you are now.”
“Does a genius like you have such stereotypical thoughts?”
Therun sighed deeply.
“It’s very sad. I am the real Therun Citrea. Everyone doesn’t believe me.”
of course. who will believe
The word came up to the throat.
I wanted to say it, but if I said it, it might turn into a fight, so I desperately endured it.
“But, I understand. That’s because the existence of the country is special. Even a genius like you wouldn’t be able to imagine it easily.”
wow.
Certainly this is quite a geek.
No, it’s real beyond a considerable level.
Should I call this the second bottle?
Or should I say the end of paranoia?
… … Are you both?
‘No matter what, he heard the theory about Anti Magia on the spot and connected it to the new formula of magic science, so he seems to be an outstanding person.’
There seems to be a reason why other labs don’t scout them.
If you’re this eccentric, no matter how good your skills are, it’s a bit like working together.
“good. I also learned some good things. I’ll let you know especially. The secret of the secrets of I, Terun Citrea.”
Therun narrowed his eyes with a serious expression on the world.
“Listen. I am… … .”
“for a moment.”
I stopped talking about Terun.
He looked up at me with a dissatisfied expression, as if asking why he stopped talking when Terun was perfect.
“… … why?”
“You shouldn’t be talking about such an important thing in an open place like this. Wouldn’t it be better to do it in a more secure place?”
In order to have a full-fledged conversation, it is necessary to move to the guest room.
If you talk like this, they’ll say it’s right and follow you.
“Ah, come to think of it, this was a garden… … . I guess I was too excited. To say something important in a place like this… … .”
After Terun made a sad expression, he cleared his throat as if he had come to his senses.
“good. As you said, let’s go to the room to discuss the details.”
“yes. Let me guide you.”
I took the Terun Citrea and headed to the room where the refreshments had been prepared in advance.
“oh. The inside of a hanok is like this. that’s interesting.”
On my way to the room.
As if the hanok was mysterious, her eyes shone.
‘Who would think I’m 32 after seeing that figure.’
From the face to the body shape, physique, and behavior.
He’s an unstoppable middle school student.
If Captain Charles hadn’t told me in advance that I was 32 years old, I think I would have thought I was a middle school student.
“This way.”
“Oh oh.”
Upon entering the cabin, Therun burst out in exclamation again.
As it is a place to take care of guests, it is a room with a neat interior. It will taste good to see.
“Nothing said in this room will leak out.”
“hmm. I see.”
He puts his hand on one side of the wall, touches it here and there, and nods his head.
“Always variable algorithm type F-2. Are you writing good things? This is very expensive.”
“… … How did you know?”
“Oh, the F-2 type? Well, always-changing algorithms have their own patterns. It’s easy to tell them apart once you get the hang of it.”
Therun smiled confidently.
“anyway… … If it’s here, you won’t have to worry about leaking out.”
After removing his hand from the wall, he sat down on a chair on one side of the table.
“sit down. Because I’ll tell you something funny. If you can hear it too… … .”
“Excuse me, but can I talk to you first?”
I’m sorry, but to be honest, I’m not particularly interested in Terun Citrea’s delusions.
Right now, my story is more important than that.
“This is a really big story.”
“yes. I think it will be a very interesting story. But it will be worse than what I will tell you from now on.”
“… … .”
Therun frowned.
It’s an expression of self-esteem.
“… … It’s fun. What are you talking about? Is it as interesting as the new theory you discovered this time?”
“You will know when you see it.”
“good. If you say that, you should listen. What?”
“Previously.”
I handed over a piece of paper.
“This is a pledge that I will not disclose what I have heard and seen here and elsewhere. Sign here, please.”
“… … Level 1 oath? This, it should easily exceed 100 million per sheet.”
Therun’s expression became serious.
As much as a pledge is a pledge, he seems to have sensed that what I said was not a simple bluff.
“Certainly there are no other toxins. good. I’ll sign it.”
Therun quickly skimmed through the contents and signed.
The mana flowing from the oath flowed into Terun and settled on his wrist.
“You are cool. It’s a life-threatening oath.”
With this, if Terun breaks his oath, he will lose his life.
“Well, it’s fine if you don’t break it. Are you okay?”
That’s true, but how easy it is to sign such a dangerous oath.
That’s a lot of guts.
Whatever it is, it’s good because it progresses quickly.
“great. Then here… … .”
I handed over the notes that I had prepared in advance.
“Let’s read it.”
“A research paper on AI?”
“yes.”
What he handed over was a summary of the research records left by Mimir.
Of course, not all data were written down.
It’s only about 30% of the data written down.
As much as the pledge is not perfect, I can’t reveal everything right now.
Besides that, there is also the meaning of the test.
‘If you realize the value of this research at once, let it go, otherwise pass it.’
In order to reproduce Mimir’s research as it is, that kind of talent is needed.
At least you have to realize how great this research is, so you can trust it.
“wait for a sec… … this… … .”
At that time, Therun opened his eyes wide.
The hand holding the note trembled, and the lips trembled as well.
“this… … On Fully Autonomous AI… … It’s research… … .”
“… … !”
My eyes also grew larger.
With just that much information, you realize what the ultimate goal of that research is?
“Where did you get this? did you make it Surely you didn’t study alone, did you? no. Even if it’s a collaboration… … . It makes no sense. There is no way anyone can produce results of this level in the first place… … .”
Therun shook his hands with a look of great shock.
“Then are you really alone? how the hell… … .”
Therun stared into my eyes with trembling eyes.
“me too… … It’s a realm that I finally reached thanks to the memories of my previous life… … . How so easily… … .”
“A memory from a previous life?”
Terun and I looked at each other with puzzled expressions.
