191 [3-48] Violation of Article 21(2) of the Constitut... (1/2)

Meanwhile.

”Can you make a long-distance call, please?

David was working the night shift at a communications station in a corner of the Caenis Empire when a gorgeously dressed girl suddenly appeared in front of him.

The lights on the floor were half dimmed, and the pale blue magic circle light leaking from a small room in the back of the room was shining on the windows.

The girl who came in was wearing a short white flowery dress, a wide-brimmed hat, and a bright sky-blue scarf with a strange pattern.

Even if you are not an expert in clothing, you can tell from the atmosphere that she is wearing expensive clothes. The large jeweled necklace could have cost a house. She wears it as if it were an ordinary piece of clothing.

Her lace-up sandal-like shoes and bare feet are dazzling.

Oh, yes. It's possible, but the price is .......

”Oh, that's fine. It's expensive, but I can pay for it with ten imperial gold coins, right?

......?　Yes, of course!

The telecommunication bureau also undertakes remote conversations as a service, but they are generally expensive.

The magic of remote communication is drawn from the magic stored in the city's veins, and remote calls, which consume a lot of magic, can only be used if the taxpayer pays for it.

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The traveler ...... also gave the impression of being the prodigal daughter of some rich man.

This is the number. Tell her to call Amalie and she'll know.

The girl gave me an eight-digit number, which seemed to be a telecom station somewhere in the eastern coastal state of Arusy.

It was a long way away, but close enough that civilians could call without permission if they paid.

David rearranged the mithril number panels connected to some of the magic circles in the communications room, and rewrote the formula.

When the lever is folded down and the magic wire for outgoing calls is connected, the light intensity of the magic circle increases and distant sounds begin to be heard from the magic circle.

”......, this is Phil's communications station in the Men Province of Arusy.

This is Matis, Gimr, Linmin Province, Khanis Empire. This is a private call, and the caller is asking for Amalie.

”Yes, sir. Please hold.

The transmission was cut off once. I'm going to call the other end of the line, but if I keep the line open during that time, it will consume more magic power.

While waiting for the call back, David gives the girl a canned explanation.

...... Well, when a civilian calls, a communications officer will be present to verify the content.

Also, the call will be disconnected after a maximum of 10 minutes. This is for the preservation of the city's stored magic power. ......

I know, I know.

The girl interrupts the explanation in an annoyed manner, as if she knows everything. Even her cheeky attitude was charming.

Eventually, the magic circle, which had been losing light, regained its glow.

A return transmission came in from the other side. It was surprisingly fast.

”Hey, Mom. Can you hear me?　Yeah, yeah. I'm fine, I'm fine.

The girl jumped into the communications room and spoke into the void.

David watched the girl's back as she entered the room.

I've made two new friends.

...... Oh, yeah. Jeri is so rich, she can buy anything she wants!　No, but I think he's dumb. But I think he's a jerk. He's not very talkative.