Magi Craft Meister

hivering.

The inside of the Gospel clan’s cave was about 15 degrees Celsius thanks to the cave’s internal heating, but the area around the entrance was closer to 5 degrees.
It felt even worse due to the fact that none of them had had any time to get their jackets on.

“We can change our clothes once we get back to Capricorn 1.”

Trying to cheer them on, Jin instructed Reiko to contact Land 1.

“He’ll be here soon, Father.”

Jin had been a little worried that something might have happened to Capricorn 1 during the night, but Land 1 had been on constant watch and the vehicle itself had a strong Barrier.

In addition, Falcons 2 and 3 were in charge of aerial surveillance, so there really wasn’t much to be concerned about.

A minute later, Capricorn one finally arrived, and the party was able to catch a breath.

“Land 1, we’re getting out of here, quickly.”

Jin decided to keep his distance with the dwelling place of the Gospel clan for the time being.

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They had reached a distance of about 10 km after going on for half an hour at a speed of 20 km/h.
Alectus was tied to a passenger seat, with Reiko having her Paralyzer ready to fire at any moment right next to him, and Ann with the Ether Jammer ready to go as well.

After taking all those measures, Jin finally approached Alectus and woke him up by using “Healing.”

“Uh…”

Alectus opened his eyes, and didn’t seem to know where he was, or why he was there.

“You’re up, huh? Why did the Gospel clan suddenly attack us? You seemed to be so friendly up until now…”

Alectus was reluctant to answer that question.

“I’m concerned about that sudden change of attitude.
I’d like to know why it happened.”

“…”

Still, Alectus remained silent.

“Do you think you might have been influenced by Enslavement Magic?”

“Father, I think that’s quite unlikely.
After all, I’ve already used my ‘Paralyze’ on him, and though its effect is not as great as if I had used ‘Shock’, it should have been enough to jolt some sense back into him.”

“Wait a minute.
You can dispel Enslavement Magic with a ‘Shock’?”

Istalis joined in the conversation.

“In our case, we also know of a canceling spell…”

“Is that so? Can you use it yourself?”

“I can.”

“Can you try using it on him?”

But Istalis shook her head.

“No, because Mr.
Alectus isn’t being affected by Enslavement Magic.”

“I see…”

Just like when they went to see the Shinra clan.
Another kind of Enslavement Magic, or…

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“It would be great if there were some spell that could cancel the effects of any other spell…”

Both Jin (‘s Substitute Doll) in Capricorn 1 and the real Jin back in Hourai Island muttered those words at the same time.

“And if there isn’t such a spell… Perhaps a Magic Tool?”

Ann shared her thoughts.

“Assuming they were being controlled, but weren’t under the effects of a spell, then it could have been some kind of Magic Tool, right?”

Her theory sounded logical enough.
Jin nodded.

“If a Magic Tool is behind this… Reiko, use your ‘Trace’.”

“Yes, Father.
‘Trace’.”

Reiko investigated the flow of magical power within the bound Alectus.
After several seconds…

“There is an unusual concentration of magical power behind Mr.
Alectus’ chest and the back of his ears.”

As soon as he heard those words, Alectus began to act violently.

He started to twist and turn in his seat, with little regard for the rope that was binding him.
The rope scratched his body all over as he tried to force his way out of the seat, and trickles of blood had started to stain it.

“No! Reiko!”

“Yes!”

Reiko used her ‘Paralyze’ on Alectus once again.
As a result, his rampage was finally stopped.

“…What just happened?”

Jin was completely puzzled.
And everyone else on board was also at a loss for what they had just witnessed.

Their silence was eventually broken by Ann.

“Master, please deploy the ‘Magic Barrier’, quickly!”

“Right.
Land 1!”

“Roger.”

A Magic Barrier was quickly deployed around Capricorn 1 as a result.
It was a barrier that could prevent all magic up to intermediate level, and could also withstand some advanced magic to a certain point.

“Thank you.
I’m sorry to have asked you to deploy the Magic Barrier so rashly.
I was merely concerned that our conversation here could have been susceptible to being intercepted by a Magic Tool.”