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    Whether you know or not (2)

    “All data on the urban expansion and development plan have been stored in an archive physically disconnected from the network since its disposal was confirmed 20 years ago.”

    Aris’ expression which had been maintaining a cold attitude changed to bewilderment and Hina next to her raised her glasses.

    “The location is Area 6 which has been designated as the fourth lockdown area.”

    “Unlike District 13 which is completely shrouded in mystery it is also a place whose outlines are somewhat outlined in our agent’s information network.”

    Palad grinned and placed his hand on the strategy table and asked.

    “Don’t you think it would be interesting to see that an agent who was working hard to protect a closed area is now trying to steal information from the closed area?”

    “….”

    There was no answer.

    After seeing the calm atmosphere Palad quickly turned the arrow towards someone else.

    “Well if anything happens the high-ranking person who showed up here will take care of everything so don’t worry.”

    [After listening to the Deputy Director’s words I actually feel uneasy…]

    Mayer sighed and nodded.

    [We can’t place any more burden on those of you who go directly to the scene. I will take responsibility for that and ensure safety.]

    “Then it’s decided.”

    Palad opened the shelf on one side of the car.

    He threw the items inside at the people sitting inside the vehicle.

    “Let’s become a bandit for this city just for today.”

    A mask with holes just large enough to allow the eyes to appear when the face is covered.

    Lennok and Aris sighed almost simultaneously.

    * * *

    Closed area.

    This refers to the numbered areas where entry is prohibited even in megacities that extend endlessly to the outskirts.

    It is used as a place to pilot risky policies or facilities and there are areas like Area 13 whose reason for existence is unknown.

    Area 6 is one of the closed areas with relatively frequent external access.

    A huge cement wall that rises without knowing the end. A command vehicle stopped in front of the steel gate with [6] written in black paint.

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    “When the megacity was built District 6 was the center of administrative work.”

    Palad who was sitting in the passenger seat stuck his head out looked up at the gate and muttered.

    “Since the council and city hall moved this place has been used only as a place to store business records. “High-ranking city government officials have probably been here at least once.”

    “Is it impossible to access the archives with the authority of the deputy agent?”

    Illya asked fiddling with her mask with an awkward gesture.

    “If all we wanted to do was locate a facility that had been moved from a closed area to an undeveloped area there would be no need to use such drastic methods.”

    “The only thing possible using my authority is to pass through the gate in front of me. “In order to enter the internal facilities you must obtain separate access permission.”

    “….”

    “If there is one positive thing it is that it has been more than 10 years since the access rights to Area 6 were renewed. “It means that this city has relatively outdated security.”

    Palad said looking back at the personnel inside the command vehicle.

    Basically it is a repository that collects old documents and records that have been confirmed to be destroyed. It is not surprising that security is relatively lax compared to other confidential areas.

    Nowadays not many people will be interested in the secrets buried in undeveloped areas.

    “So you’re saying you’re going to tear down the archive’s security techniques by force?”

    Pallad obediently nodded at Aris’ words which seemed to be astounding.

    “Not to mention Ban Professor Richellen is also an authority on magic array-related research. With the power of two Aspect Wizards wouldn’t it be difficult to destroy a security technique that has been updated for 10 years?”

    “You speak so easily.”

    “I know. But Team Leader Marcia taught me that there’s no need to go back too far when planning a strategy with superhumans like you.”

    “….”

    This part gives you an idea of ​​what kind of operations Evelyn has usually succeeded in as an agent.

    As Lennok shook his head Palad clapped his hands together.

    “We will split into groups here in advance. “As soon as we pass the gate and arrive at the archive we will divide into three groups and begin operation.”

    Pallad and Hina agents and site officials block the archive stalling for time and six freelancers including Illya break through inside the archive.

    After subduing the security personnel Lennok and Aris break through the archive’s barrier steal the data and escape.

    “This is stealing data from a closed area directly designated by the city council. “If I fail I might have to resign from my position as Deputy Director.”

    “….”

    “But if successful we may be able to obtain crucial clues to attack the National Guard headquarters. Are you ready?”

    There was no answer. Everyone just took a breath checking their equipment and magic power in silence.

    Palad immediately nodded.

    “Then let’s go.”

    Wow!!

    At that moment the gate that confirmed the Deputy Director’s entry request slowly rises upward emitting a heavy roar.

    Hina sat in the driver’s seat and immediately drove the car towards the archive located deep inside District 6.

    Eight people jumped out of a vehicle that stopped in front of a strange building resembling a Greek temple and started running.

    Pabababat!!

    Masked Illya and other freelancers run into the archive lobby stunning the guards.

    Lennok who was looking at that scene looked back.

    “Let’s go quickly.”

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    Despite Lennok’s words Aris was staring blankly at his masked figure.

    “After covering it it was clear….”

    “…professor?”

    “Oh I’m sorry. “It moves quickly.”

    “….”

    Aris passed by Lennok and started walking quickly.

    She spoke first at the same time that Lennok followed her.

    “Deputy Agent. “Many people say that his hands are so cruel that they are like iron blood but this is very different from what I heard.”

    “Is that so?”

    Aris turned her head.

    Her blue eyes shined clearly beyond the mask.

    “On the other hand someone who is said to be a blood-crazed wizard seems much colder than I thought.”

    “….”

    “As expected I can’t trust rumors.”

    After saying that she walked into the archive.

    Dabi peeked his head out from Lennok’s arms who were left alone outside the archive.

    [You’re still a scary human being. You can make the master’s heart rate fluctuate with just a few words.]

    “…be quiet.”

    [Every single word seems to strangely cut to the core. How long do you think the Master can hold out?]

    “At least not now.”

    Lennok sighed as he held the snout of the cheeky little fox cub and hid it inside his coat.

    Even if there was a separate reason for Aris participating in this operation it was impossible to immediately answer her questions.

    “Let’s take a closer look at the reaction… and then think about it when we’re confident.” “After this operation is over.”

    [It’s unbecoming of a master to put off solving the problem.]

    “A strategic retreat is sometimes necessary.”

    [Isn’t that just a cowardly excuse?]

    “….”

    Lennok walked away determined to turn off the power to the toad house for a while when he returned.

    “Because there’s still work to do now.”

    * * *

    A wide staircase leading down to the archive basement.

    More than a dozen guards patrol in front of the underground archive passageway which is a dozen meters deep and overlapping barriers prevent external intrusion.

    Ilya who was hiding at the top of the stairs spoke to Lennok and Aris who followed her.

    “We will subdue him without killing him but if the matter drags on for a long time it may become difficult to let go.”

    “….”

    “As quickly as possible. “If it is difficult you will have to decide whether you can do it or not and then get out.”

    “all right.”

    Illya nodded at Aris’ words as she nervously adjusted her mask.

    “I will go first.”

    A small elite group comprised entirely of people with abilities of level 6 or higher.

    Even after using Falada’s authority to legally enter the area. It wouldn’t be difficult to target a somewhat defenseless opening.

    Wow!!

    “100 million!”

    “Ugh…!!”

    “That enemy!”

    Inside the archive located in the basement soft whispers ring out one after another.

    Immediately after that the barrier surrounding the archive activates recognizing the presence of an intruder and setting off an alarm.

    As if they had made a promise Lennok and Aris simultaneously generated magical power and suppressed the operation of the barrier from both sides.

    Woooooooooo!!!

    An insight to accurately identify the source of magic at the point where the barrier operates.

    The art of concentrating magical energy on a specific point and subduing it in an instant. A move that would be impossible without the bold idea of ​​pushing down the barrier with force.

    However the methods the two tried were so similar that they seemed like they were reflected in a mirror.

    Aris looked back at Lennok and Lennok nodded.

    “Let’s go down.”

    Inside the archive underground vault that was once swept away by the vanguard.

    Lennok and Aris walked through the stunned guards and began searching in front of the archive door.

    A huge vaulted main door made in a perfect circle. Hundreds of complex magical circuits flow gently on the surface and the cracks between the doors are tightly closed without any gaps.

    Regardless of the fact that the security techniques were not updated it seemed clear that they were being managed continuously.

    Aris who was closing her eyes with her hand on the thick iron door of the archive spoke quickly.

    “11-fold password security. Artificial intrusion is prevented through randomly assigned variables using a 6-dimensional function. “Every time one password system is forcibly breached the next firewall is twisted twisting the existing barrier.”

    “If you don’t have a key it’s essentially telling you not to come in.”

    Lennok asked.

    Aris nodded.

    “Regardless of the complex structure it is not so much that it cannot be solved. “The masterpieces created by high level masters tie the central coordinates to the imaginary dimension making it impossible to touch them.”

    Are you talking about the same method as the ruins that were sealed in the fortress? Lennok also naturally nodded.

    “There is a reason Palad said that. “I have seen similar cases in the outlying areas.”

    “Then it will be easy to understand. It is important not to understand and destroy the entire structure of a barrier that is subject to such great variation but to continue the pattern of response when magical power invades starting from the deepest part of the memorization and working backwards.”

    Whoa!!

    The magical power in my slender fingers turns into flowing water and flows right through the gap in the door.

    “Insert magic power into the keyhole and change its characteristics accordingly whenever the barrier changes. “All you have to do is detect and memorize the changes in the 66 magical power patterns of the 11 6-dimensional functions then turn them upside down and interpret them.”

    “I understand. “Is there anything I can help you with?”

    “Follow the magic I sent out and remember where the response changes and continue the pattern. Normally it would require as many magicians as the number of password walls to memorize magic patterns like this but…”

    Aris said looking away.

    “If anyone knows about this method it won’t be that difficult.”

    Aris’ words are somewhat meaningful.

    It was only after Lennok followed her and channeled his magic into another part of the archive’s door that he understood what it meant.

    Let’s go!!

    An 11-layer barrier that changes dozens of times in that split-second moment when magic power extends inward and moves to the other side.

    If you pay even the slightest attention the flow of magical energy extending inward will be cut off and a trace will be left behind on the inside of the barrier.

    A security technique that makes you take on risk just by attempting to disarm the barrier. The level of meticulousness is such that it’s hard to believe that the security hasn’t been updated in 10 years.

    The only way to break the lock here is to connect the magic beyond the barrier without making a single mistake then reverse the flow and release the barrier in the reverse direction.

    After memorizing a series of magical patterns reproduce the drawing in the completely opposite direction as if reflected in a mirror and release the magical energy as if inserting a key and turning it.

    It was exactly the same principle as what Lennok had used when explaining the results of his research on summoning magic to Aris.

    “….”

    Naturally Lennok’s eyes turned to the back of Aris who was kneeling and concentrating.

    Did she know this from the moment she figured out the structure of the barrier?

    A flow of magic power that is reflected like a mirror. There are very few magicians who can go beyond simply manipulating magical power and instantly reverse the flow.

    Here if Lennoc reverses the magic flow according to Aris’ request implements it and then delivers it.

    Will one of the questions within Aris turn into certainty?

    ‘That’s amazing.’

    Aris’s attitude of trying to grab a fragment of the truth without showing anything on the outside or interrogating Lennok is truly prudent.

    Or at this point should we say that it is truly a researcher-like idea that takes on the challenge through intellect?

    A very sophisticated yet timid approach that makes you feel like someone is watching you.

    Lennoc’s thoughts reached that point and he withdrew his magic power.

    Crackling!!

    Aris noticed what was wrong and turned her head.

    “…What’s going on?”

    “Interpretation is complete.”

    “yes?”

    At the same time the shadow writhing beneath Lennok’s feet raised itself.

    Shhh!!

    A bunch of pitch-black shadows take shape instead of magical power and penetrate the inside of the barrier without hesitation.

    The shadow which maintained its shape without hesitation even in the gap of the constantly twisting barrier turned over according to the flow chart interpreted by Lennok.

    The barrier was opened from the inside as if inserting a key upside down.

    Charrrrrrrrr!!

    Aris opened her mouth slightly.

    “No wait a minute… Can I just do this alone…?”

    “I got a feel for it after delving into the inside of the wall according to the concept taught by the professor.”

    Lennok answered.

    “It seems like this is the method used to break the barrier.”

    It seems that Aris deliberately asked Lennok to find out how he could reverse the flow of magic power.

    It would be enough for Lennok to completely reverse the flow of magic and break the barrier.

    The flow of water that Aris chose to change is replaced by a shadow and since the process of releasing it continues inside the barrier Aris will not be able to notice it.

    After that the only result is that the archive door is opened and the data is in hand.

    Coo!

    Thousands of hard disks are revealed from inside the slowly opening door.

    Hundreds of thousands of documents tens of times that many are packed in thick boxes and arranged neatly on cold shelves.

    “I’ll call the others.”

    Lennok said as he stood up.

    “I guess just the two of us won’t be enough to search through the archives.”

    “…great. “Let’s wait here.”

    Lennok whispered softly as he left Aris behind and left the basement door.

    “My victory.”

    […What was at stake in what the Master just did?]

    Dabi who was hiding in his arms asked as if it were absurd.

    “There was a high level of psychological warfare where we competed over each other’s intelligence. “You can’t understand a spirit that consumes electricity from a toad nest.”

    [In fact I think that performance will raise more suspicion.]

    “Even so… it was for the best. “He was such a difficult opponent.”

    Something similar to a sigh flowed from inside the coat.

    [Should I call this amazing or pathetic…]

    Aris’ eyes looking at Lennok’s back were shining strangely.

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