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Ryner's amazement deepens as he compares the exact same look on my face and Lagune's.

'Lagne-san really fits in with Christ, doesn't he? He's done a lot of convincing, too. ...... Honestly, that's the biggest surprise of the day.

And Ryner looks relieved from the bottom of his heart and lets his back rest on the chair.

The tension he had been holding on to for a long time seems to have been released now. When I think about it, Ryner was alerted to many things instead of my narrow vision. While thanking him for that, I start the strategy meeting.

...... Okay, I see everyone has taken their seats. Well then, let's get the other side's forces sorted out before we make a plan.

There are knights around Nosfi who have earned the immunity of 'honesty' and do whatever they want.

Perhaps, as long as those knights are around, Nosfi will try to continue the fight. The names of those knights will be linked together.

''First of all, 'The One Who Steals the Reason of Blood', Fafner Helvilshain. This one is the most troublesome. In addition, there are also five people who are 'turning back into a demon', Elmirad, Glenn-san, Sera-san, Persiona-san, and Noir-chan. Maybe, but I think these six are not sleeping and waiting for me to come to them. ...... to fight.

Elmirado and Noir-chan are especially important to pay attention to.

With these two, they definitely can't have a proper conversation with Nosfi first.

After hearing the names of those six people, Rustyala and Maria gave one of them a name to discuss.

''Oh yeah, come to think of it, Sera-chan was taken by the other side. When they attacked the mansion, I was surprised.

'You fought back and forth, apologizing a lot. If you don't let Sera go soon, it's going to reverberate later.

'Maybe Sera-chan was hit by 'fascination' unlike the others. Nosefy is obviously a favorite of Sera's.

'That's it. The trouble is that each of us has a different cause for being manipulated. Maybe, but Mr. Glenn isn't affected by Mr. Nosfi's magic. There's no doubt about that face.

Maria seemed sure about Mr. Glenn. Maybe it was because I was traveling with him before he joined me.

'Christ, I like the policy of attacking with everyone here. But what about your sister?

As Rustyala and Maria discuss it, Ryner gives them a new consultation.

'I'll take Yotaki with me. Dia, you and Yotaki will work hand in hand. I'm sure your movement will be limited, but Dia is still the best person to handle Youtaki. If you want to move fast, have Ryner or Snow carry you around.

Okay. I'd be more at ease with a flypaper, too.

Dia accepted my request without hesitation. But Ryner ate up and piled on the questions.

'...... your sister in a fight?　Isn't it dangerous?

I think it's dangerous, but that doesn't mean I'm going to leave you. But that doesn't mean I'm going to leave you behind. That has always been a recipe for failure. From now on, we'll all go where it counts.

I'm frozen and won't move, so they'll poke me where they can't see me.

In the first place, Nosfi just honestly declared today that he would attack my surroundings. My sister, who can't move, would be the easiest place to aim. In that case, I dare to take her out and close the distance as much as possible.

''And Yotaki uses freezing magic on its own if it feels that it is in danger. Dia, isn't that right?

Yeah, that's what the Sith guy does.

'That's part of the calculation. Yangtaki is 'the one that steals the reason for water'. Even an automatic counterattack alone can overwhelm a 'demonized' knight.

Rather, it was a result of the decision to become a force to be reckoned with.

Ryner nodded in agreement with that explanation, and a hand came up from Maria next.

''Ah, Kanami-san. Let me take care of Fafner-san.''

'Maria is Fafner's partner or ....... Sure, that might be the best thing to do, but ......

'I'm the best at fighting those kinds of moves. Now, if I have someone else to assist me, I'll be able to bring it to a competitive situation. If possible, I'd like to team up with a reaper.

The strongest person in the camp on the other side is Fafner, and this camp is Maria. It's inevitable that these two will clash with each other.

The Reaper seems to agree with that, and expresses his intentions by transferring his body to Maria's shadow.

'Right. It's best if we do it ourselves with Mr. Fafner.''

Snow, who has been quiet for a long time, enters the conversation as the policy of the raid is gradually being finalized. He looks very serious and earnest, probably thanks to the fact that he's learned to be a commander over the past year.

'Fafner is Maria and Reaper, ....... Dia and her sister will be dealing with the knights ....... Kanami is a straight line to Nosfi's place. The remaining enemies are a few knights who are 'demonized' and the guards?　...... I'm good enough on my own for that much, okay?　That's quite a bit of extra strength.

”No, I mean, it's a straight line, but I was going to fight some people on my way there too. ......

Anyway, there's no doubt that the forces are more excessive here.

Let's say, for example, that there are two people, Dia and Yotaki, who have broken into the castle and continue walking gracefully. Even if everyone, including Fafner, attacked them, I don't feel like I could stop them. Dia's overwhelming firepower and Yotaki's precise ice-cold magic for automatic interception. It's an advance so robust that I feel sorry for the knights I'm dealing with.

That's where Rustyala proposes to accompany me.

It's a good idea to have a good time. If you can afford it, I'd like to have a 'discussion' with Nosfy ....... Of course, I know that's Kanami's role. Still, I feel like I should be there .......

Mr. Nosfi is spoiled by Mr. Rastiara, so it's not that bad.

And my neighbor Maria agrees. I thought she would be dissatisfied as she would be the only one running off, but that wasn't the case.

''I'm sure Nosfi-san is looking at Lastiara-san, who was destined to be a 'make-believe' and only a 'replacement', in a superlative light with herself. If he comes face to face with Mr. Rastiara, there should be an opening on the other side.

Having seen Nosfi's past earlier, I can agree with that idea.

Rastiara was created to be Tiara's vessel. That's almost the same situation as Nosphy, who was created to be Tiara's 'replacement'.

Rastiara himself strongly admits that they are building on each other.

'Yes. ....... So. Nosfi-chan was really kind ...... to me. I could have been resented, but she was deeply concerned ...... about me. I think of Nosfi-chan ...... as a big sister, selfishly, but I think of her as a big sister. I really think we are both part of the same birth family.

Once, in the cathedral, Rustyala treated the 'Magic Stone Humans' (Jewelculus) like family and stood at the top of them. There must be a trend from that time. She saw Nosfi, the Jewelcruise, who was created before her, as an older sister.

If you insist that Nosfi has a family member named me, then Rustyala's existence might be essential.

'...... All right. Lastiara, you can follow behind me.

Thanks, Kanami. I'll cover you in more ways than one.

'Then, if Rastiara goes to Nosfi's too ....... Let's have Ragne and Ryner fill in the rest. The rest--

With Maria taking on Fafner, who is the biggest challenge, the process of convincing Nosfi to go through with it is easily solidified.

And at the end of it, I make a proposal.

I've decided on a general policy. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about the details while using my magic. It's the 'futuristic vision' of old.

'　That's the Dimension Graduate 'Realize' that we used in our tee time.

Ryner, who is often static, shouted with rare excitement.

The other faces also show an expectant expression as the magic they had heard about will be activated. Among them, Ragne, who had just seen a similar magic earlier, takes confirmation.

''That's your brother's other foul technique, isn't it?

Yeah, I'll feel free to use it. There's no more useful magic in a strategy meeting than this.

Then I'll be watching over you while you use your magic again. Don't hesitate to concentrate on your magic since everyone else is here.

There seemed to be no opposition, so I immediately got up from my seat and propped my hands on the desk to knead my magic power.

Fortunately, my magic power is still filling the entire country.

The remaining magic power, which could be called the remnants of the ”Prequel (Recall)” from the ”Dimension Graduation Operation” is still surrounding the Great Holy City.

Until just a moment ago, dimensional magic was banned in the Huskyards Country, but now it has changed into the easiest field in the world to use dimensional magic.

The magic power of the 'Steal the Reason of Light' that was floating around was all eroded by the magic power of the 'Steal the Reason of Dimension'.

With this, the magic construction proceeded smoothly.

The response of that magic is strong. It's natural since it's the great magic in the great magic, but I'm even confident that it's a must-win if activated.

It's bad for Elmirad, who wants a fair duel, and Rustiala, who likes to fight close, but--

''I just don't think this will make the battle for the castle any less exciting.'' --Dimensional Decisive Operations (Dimension Graduate) 'Realize'

It is now confirmed that the attack battle will end in a one-sided development.

And just like the Dimension Graduate ”Prequel (Recall),” the magic power is consumed and memories are mixed into your mind.

It's the same as ”Past Vision”, but what you get is the complete opposite. It's not something that happened in the past, but a memory of what will happen in the future.

Along with the sensation that your eyes are brightening, your vision falls into a sea of light.

All the futures of this Great Sacred City Fuzzy Yards appear to overlap in more than ten ways in all directions.

Among them, the 'place' I will choose is Foozeyers Castle in the distance. I also focus on the 'time' in about an hour's time.

This will focus on the scene of our attack.

We can see Maria's flames melting the entrance to Fouzeyards Castle by herself - and Glenn, the entrance guard, intercepting her. In the meantime, a shadow breaks in through the second floor window - Rustyala heads upstairs, dispatching the dozens of knights who were waiting for him. Following that, Dia and Yotaki, held by the 'dragonized' Snow, took up position in the central hollow - fighting in the air with Noir, who was 'demonized' - and many other scenes.

Of course, at the same time, we see other sights as well.

There is the sight of Maria engulfing the castle itself in flames in the garden outside, and there is the sight of Rustyala and Dia working together to override the castle's wards.

I can see the various futures that have branched off.

I knew this when I used it before, but you can't see the future that's been determined by ”future vision”. The exact nature of this magic is that it allows you to know various possibilities ahead of time.

Choose the best one among those possibilities and know how to get to that best future. That is the power of the 《Dimensional Decisive Operation (Dimension Graduation) 'Realize'.

Although Nosfi talked about this as if it was an invincible power, from my point of view as a user, it has many flaws. First of all, because of my low information processing ability, I can't pick up the future except for the people I decided to see. This time, I'm focusing on the space I decided to look at - the enemy camp at Hoozeyards Castle, so there are many gaps in the future, except for that space.

If I had the cleverness of my sister Yangtaki - a quick mindedness like mine - it would be easier, I think, as I follow the many branches of possibility of Hoosier's Castle that are divided into many layers.

I check the route of every surprise raid with my 'future vision' and examine the probability of success and the goodness of the situation after a successful raid.

The same checks will be carried out on the timing of the raid. What is important here is the movement of the knights who patrol the area and the time of rest. The position of the five 'witch-ized' knights is especially important.

The tactics are also examined. The members here cover most of the attribute magic, so we can try both water attack and fire blame. You can choose to blend in with the darkness or the light.

The weather at the time of the attack. Temperature and humidity. Wind direction and wind speed. Collect information from outside the castle.

We will know the number of knights in the castle. Know the patrol routes. The location of hiding places. And the whereabouts of the non-combatants. And I get a detailed picture of each person's physical condition, down to the amount of perspiration they're perspiring. While looking at all the possibilities in this way...

There was one scene from the future that I couldn't miss.

The place is outdoors.

The top floor of Hoozeyer's Castle.

The time and date is morning. The two people basking in the twinkling morning light are me and Yotaki (・・・・・・・).

The important thing here is that the two of us are facing each other and talking about something.

Yotaki was awake.

However, I can't figure out what he's talking about.

Is it because of the too unlikely future that my magic can't reach it at the very last minute?

But even if the future is at the end of a thin branch, it seems that there is still a possibility that Yotaki will wake up this early. It's definitely good news that the procedure of getting Fafner on my side, releasing the World Tree Apostle Diprakra, and developing the awakening magic may only take this one night.

If all goes well, at the end of this raid I will be able to meet the awakened Yotaki.

My heart beats faster.

At the same time, I felt a sense of strength in my magic ”Dimension Graduate ”Realize”” - a thud. I don't know what the reason is, but the effect of the magic became stronger.

Now my dimensional magic has evolved.

Thanks to that unexpected enhancement, I gain a view of the 'future' while also gaining a view of the 'present' now.

I've been focusing on the magic, so I can look up and see my surroundings.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this. They are in a strategy meeting with a table and chairs together.

Yotaki is also sitting at one of those tables. In spite of the unique situation of sleepwalking, my sister is by my side right now.

Come to think of it, I hadn't heard a single word of my sister's opinion at the meeting. Thinking that, I call out to Yotaki in the 'present' while maintaining my 'future vision'.

''--Yotaki (...)

I don't know if my voice is heard or not.

But I felt as if my sister, who was being called out to me, looked up from her prone position, just as I was, and stared back at me.

Of course, she doesn't respond to me.

Still, I continue to call out to her.

”Yotaki, this is the me now ....... I've met many people in this other world, fought many people, parted with many people and came here ......

I'm not sure if the current state of ”future vision” and ”present” can reach my voice.

I'm not sure if I would have been able to do it in the past, but if it was me now, then I would have said something I couldn't say before to my sister.

'When this battle is over, I have a lot to ask you ....... I could really do a lot of things .......

I stare straight at my sister.

Those eyes seem to be closed, and I know they are thin and open. I face the eyes underneath those eyelids and say, letting go of all the complexes I've had inside of me.

'When you wake up, we'll talk slowly ....... When you do, I want you to promise me that you won't hide anything else from me. I promise I won't hide anything either .......

It's time to stop relying on my sister.

Now is the time to accept myself, which I don't want to admit, and go back to my original intentions - to face my sister (・・・・・・・・・), who created my life.

When I made up my mind to do so, I felt my sister's eyelashes twitch as she faced me.

''I think today is the last time we will be fighting in this other world, so ....... When it's over, let's get some rest. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get to know each other better. There's no way this won't cure that disease thing: ....... Let's call it a day tomorrow.

Let's end this.

When I said that, I felt my sister move again.

And she seemed to nod her head slowly.

I could feel her approval of my proposal.

In response, I thank her.

Thank you for .......

With my mouth and 'future vision', I dream of the scene of my reunion with my sister.

The top floor of Hoozeyer's Castle.

Everyone is there in the morning sunshine.

Nosfi is there, and Rustyala is there, too. Dia, Maria, Snow, Reaper, Ryner, Ragne, Fafner, Sera, Glenn, Elmirado, and Noir-chan are there too.

Together, we'll celebrate the resurrection of Yotaki, the end of my story.

I see such a dream (Mirai).

What?　This is ....... Could it be that Kanami has returned to consciousness?

While I'm facing my sister, a nearby Rustyala speaks to me fearfully.

To which I laugh and lightly reply.

'...... Right. I think I'm getting a little used to this magic. I can talk to you while using it.

Do you get used to it?　I'm used to it, yeah?　Does that mean we can look to the future and fight ......?

I see.

'Yeah, yeah ....... That's too strong. ......

The fact that magic becomes more useful as it is used up is a phenomenon that has happened several times, such as in Die Winter in the Dimension.

I'm convinced that my real magic can still evolve.

No, rather than evolution, it's a feeling of finally reaching perfection.

It's not much longer.

It's as if I'm getting ready for this final battle, just a little bit more.

My ideal. My ideal magic. The magic that everyone wants...

'Um, Kanami. While Kanami was stunned by her magic, we were all talking about an interesting plan of action here. I need to ask you something: ......

Everyone?　Okay. Let's have a 'future vision' to see if that works or not.

With the Dimension Graduate ”Realize”, we can diagnose the success or failure of our strategy from afar, without having to try out our strategy. While repeating this, our assault plan will only leave the process impossible for the opponent to deal with.

'Yeah, yeah, the answer is ....... That's too bad, too: .......

'No, but there's no other way to say it: ......

A fight that would normally be indeterminate until it begins will be confirmed in advance.

Foul play would also be foul play. But since we can't afford to fail in our mission, I have no intention of going easy on the other side's camp.

In this way, I sharpened my ”future vision” and worked with my friends to determine the specific details of our strategy.

It was just like the process of matching the answers to a collection of questions. Naturally, only the answers marked with a circle remained in the answer column. This is the plan of the assault with all the correct answers.

--That foul strategy meeting went on until the date changed.

And as the meeting ended.

Okay, let's get to work.

He called out to them, and they responded.

Let's go!

Yes ......!

I'll take Yotaki and Snow.

I want you both caught.

Nice to meet you, young lady.

Hey, Rainer, say hi to your brother.

Yes, please.

All at once, they started to move out of the underground city.

Originally, the timing of the raid was intended to be late at night, when there were few people awake, but since the meeting was over at just the right time, they began to act immediately. If all goes well, the operation will be completed before morning arrives.

--Separating into groups, we left the underground city and walked to our respective positions.

It's already midnight in the city.

There is not a single dark cloud in the sky, and the white round moon is floating around, illuminating the city.

Even in the middle of the night, the Great Sacred City on earth is a bit hectic. The townspeople who had become suspicious when I had shut down the ”Magical Stone Line” were in an uproar, and the guards were wandering around to investigate.

I feel a little guilty as the culprit for stopping the Magical Stone Line. However, he will now further confuse the Great Holy City. I quickly shake off my useless emotions and proceed slowly through the city so that I don't get suspicious.

The city streets are bright as I walk.

Even though it's nighttime, it's brighter than the daytime of the past Hoosiers I saw earlier. The Hoosiers Country has really brightened up in the last thousand years. Thanks to the Stealer of Light, the city and its heart are lit up.

But the world and the heart of Nosfy, the one who could have done it, are still dark.

I reiterate my vow in my heart that I will definitely help Nosfi, even if it means blurring the light of the Hoosier State.

--and reach out to Nosphy with her hand above all else.

That's the ultimate goal of the current operation - perhaps, but it's also the way to fulfill her ”unfinished business”.

However, now that I have a 'future vision', I know how difficult it is.

'The One and Only' or ......

I muttered a few words along the way.

The words I just uttered would be the most disturbing to me in putting Nosfi above all else.

As I discard those words, I increase the speed at which I walk.

As fast as I can shake them off, I take that self-chosen path.