73 69 People panicked about the avalanche of work (1/2)

Amelia Miyagawa, 16 years old

Occupation High school student

Magical aptitude 8 (general class)

Post Brave Man

”Ho, are you sure you're okay?

”Hmm, I think the magic, magic formula, and power are perfect, don't you?　And

The air is thick .

The density of magic so dense that I can feel it on my skin is as nettlesome as being in a humid room.

There's nothing holding you back now. All that's left to do, I guess, is to take action.

”I don't think it's normally possible to solve it this way.

The chains that held my legs in place were summarily ended by way of this mysterious voice, Mike.

The piece of metal that splattered to the ground was a chain that had been in place just a moment ago.

Load it up by making it run in reverse on a path that normally would only flow in one direction.

That way, it was natural for it to break, and I was able to regain my body's freedom as I intended.

There was going to be a strain on me for what I did, but Mike's technique lessened it and made it a little less tiring.

And the magic that I had sucked out is now floating around me as a result of my hitting the door in a lump and dissipating.

Now I'm scattering the gunpowder around and trying to light it.

It's not like I can't stop pounding.

It's not like I'm not thirsty.

It may be a trivial thing to do, but I've been slurping a lot since then.

Now, the rest is a matter of getting out. You know the way, don't you?

”Yeah, I'm fine.

”There's no need to be so nervous. If it comes down to it, all you have to do is launch your magic at the ceiling and escape.

”Mike is a sensitive but sketchy guy.

'Does Amy realize that those words are a contradiction in terms?　I know what you mean, so I'll answer, but sometimes the brute force is also reasonable. I just know it, though I don't know why I know it or who taught it to me.

Mike says he does it because he has to.

I guess that's about it.

I really didn't know what to do in a situation like this.

”Hmmm, is that what it feels like to throw a Molotov cocktail?

”I don't know how you feel about it, but you'd better be prepared for it sooner rather than later, wouldn't you?

Why?

”Because there's some kind of ostentatious group coming toward your location.

”Huh?

”To be more specific, we'll be there in about three minutes.

”You could have said that earlier!

”Oh, we have to put up the barriers tight.

”Ignite!

I actually got carried away by the situation and felt the need to hurry, so I hurriedly deployed my magic circle and ignited the magic that had been filling the room.

Then I thought.

I thought an explosion would sound like a bang, but when you hear it right next to you, it's just a flash.

I'm sure the magic I used wasn't much, but

”What are you doing before you say it's dangerous?

”...... itty bitty

”Of course, I had directionality in my technique, so it didn't do any direct damage, but the impact was different,” he said.

The amount of magic floating around the room had turned into great magic too quickly.

What would have happened to me if my magic circle hadn't been turned into a shield?

Thanks to the massive explosion of magic, I was sent flying backward with my entire magic circle.

My back hurts from that blow.

But...

”Yeah, you've got a nice hole in the ground.

”Wow.

The sturdy door has been blown off and the walls around it have been gouged out as if to tell the aftermath of an explosion.

Yes, I suggested it and safety was somewhat established, but I guess the term 'dangerous to use great magic in an enclosed space' is meant to keep people from doing this kind of thing.

I don't use big magic in a small space anymore.

It depends, but that would be wise. And you don't seem to have much time to wait. There's a lot going on with the explosion.

”Un.

Looking back, I think I might have done something amazing.

Thinking that I don't want to go through this experience a second time, I look out of the hole and hear voices in the distance.

If you stay in this place, you'll be moved to another room.

That means it's not worth the damage you caused indirectly.

As such, you can switch your consciousness and soothe the pain by channeling magic power into your aching body, make sure you move, and then kick the floor with a thud as you run.

”Oh?　You're not an exit, but

”I can't leave Mike alone!

But I'm not heading for the exit, I'm heading for the room where I think Mike is trapped.

It's a horrible way to get out, but we got out of there, and if you help me out, I'll pay you back.

”Does that mean you'll help me?

”Soudayo!

”It's not a recommended course of action.

”I know, Ked!　I want to!

...... can't stop me from helping you. I'll only help a little if you want to. Honestly, I was just wondering what my situation is now. I think it's a really good boat ride. I'll be happy to help.

”OK, wait for me!

With that enthusiasm, you put more effort into your running legs.

On the way, you want to hide behind a wall or stick to the ceiling to strengthen your body and avoid running into people, but

”There are a lot of people.

That's true, because the person I was holding escaped. It would be wrong for the organization not to move people here.

”Yes, but you can't get near ......

In addition, the further back you went, the more people there were.

The closer we got to Mike's location, the more danger we were in of coming into contact with personnel in key positions.

Is this facility that important?

'Well, what do you do now?　I wouldn't complain about it, as far as I'm concerned, even if I got out of here.

”...... doesn't seem to be able to say that.

”I guess so, I guess they noticed you weren't heading for the exit.

I could hear the sound of footsteps coming toward me.

There's no turning back now.

It's coming to a head.

”Hmm?　What are you going to do?

”Run as fast as you can!

”Huh?

Soaked in magical power, he takes a crouching start posture.

For the first time, Mike, who has remained aloof in the past, shows his confusion.

But regardless of that, I stop hiding and run as fast as I can.

”Ha ha ha, they say you're a bold man, don't they?

”I get that a lot!

However, it is not the floor that I am running on, but the ceiling.

Mike laughs, and I respond by running through the wall and straight up to the ceiling, with my vision upside down.

Running through the environment, offsetting the downward force with the forward force, one wrong move and you'll hit the ground.

Didn't you hear something?

”Yeah, you heard me, what?

I'll run through before I'm noticed.

It's risky, but that's the conclusion I came to.

Fortunately, my physical prowess as a brave man allows me to do so, and the ceiling is dimly lit and of reasonable height.

It was a plan that I thought I had blinded.

I'd be looking around to see who was down there, while I ran over it.

'It's a reversal of thinking, if not the floor, then the ceiling. It's a good idea to reverse the stereotypical image of ceilings as a protection against things coming from above. One drawback is that you can't start again if you stop.

Hmmm!

”All that's left to do is to get your head in the clouds.

I've only been running for a few minutes, but I'm starting to feel lightheaded.

I didn't have time to respond to the microphone that I could at first.

You need to keep your mouth tight, or you won't be able to concentrate.

You just use the centrifugal force and forward momentum to run over the ceiling toward your destination.

But the effort is worth it.

Finally, here we are.

I'm just saying it's brilliant. I don't think the pursuers are here either. They must have reported that the guards aren't here. That should buy us some time.

Yes, and

”We'll have to do something about the front of the room.

”Preferably not before someone else comes in.

I've successfully reached the vicinity of my destination.

I'm now using my skills to find my way through the shadows of a bend in the road, letting the blood rush to my head as I come down from the ceiling.

And there are three guards at the door of your destination.

A wizard-like figure and two knights.

It's not much, but I don't feel comfortable fighting without a weapon.

I don't like the idea of fighting after seeing Anne like that.

If possible, I'd like to pass through that door in a quiet way.

”Do you have any idea how to do it: ......