Do you know about the decrease and return of the free ether levels?
I've heard that the concentration of free magical element decreased drastically about 746 years ago. It seems that not only has it returned to normal, but it's even higher now.
Is that correct?
Shinobu Ichi explained about the "Magic War" and the "Aether Stampede".
However, this underground city is shielded from the influence of such free-magic element concentration by a <> and a <> to prevent it from spreading.
In short, it also plays the role of an underground shelter.
If you are satisfied with this, please answer my previous question. What is your purpose?
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That's a bit vague.
To be more specific, it's to eliminate our enemies and reinforce our allies. ......
Define "enemy.
An enemy is anyone who disturbs the peace of the world.
Define peace.
It's a difficult one, but I'd say it simply means cooperation, harmony, and benevolence.
These questions and answers continued for several minutes.
Since these were not spoken conversations, the density was high. The density of information is ten times greater than that of a human conversation.
I see. In other words, the world today belongs to the distant descendants of the Masters, and only rarely do those with magical powers similar to those of the Masters emerge from among them.
I suppose you could say that.
And you were created by the head of the most advanced group of engineers in such a world.
Exactly.
And so, the brain of the controlling magician has come to a conclusion.
Well, that makes sense. I'd like you to bring these people to me.
Are you sure?
Of course. I have no intention of antagonizing him, and by order of my master I must find his successor.
I understand. Then let me introduce you to my friends.
So you have friends.
Shinobi I called for Shinobi II.
My colleague and subordinate, Shinobi Two.
Shinobu!
So he's the same type as you?
That's right. That's why we use the numbers 1, 2, and 3 at ...... to identify them.
I see. How many are there?
Shinobu Ichi thought for a moment and decided to answer truthfully.
Ten in all.
And the others?
Three and four are on the first floor, and five and six are outside the tower. Shichi and Hachi are on the other side of the ventilation fan. Ku and Jyu are near the ventilation shaft.
I see. So that's how they got here while keeping backup. I'm sorry.
You didn't know what you'd get yourself into.
No, that's understandable. I don't blame you.
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The last orders the Masters left me were to maintain the city and to find a successor. And so I have continued to maintain this underground city.
Is that so?
No successor has yet been found. Perhaps your masters will.
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I promise I will not harm you. Please, let me meet your masters.
I cannot give you an immediate reply. But I will contact your masters.
Oh, please.
I'd like to go outside for that.
Okay. Take the elevator.
Thus, the Shinobi Forces almost achieved their goal and contacted the island of Horai.