Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

Atram took a primitive battery from his suit jacket and placed it in his palm.

The Primal Battery, the world's oldest battery, was discovered at the Khujut Rabu ruins in the Middle East. The Galiasta family, a family that had researched Primal Batteries, purchased it along with its historical significance when the family fell into decline. Combining this with their existing expertise in minerals and cost magic, they successfully imbued the battery with their own magical power. The spells that influence the weather utilize this technology.

"Rage, 'Gush.Out'!"

As the incantation was cast, lightning transformed into a giant hand and struck directly. Sphinx quickly transformed into his beast form to counter.

After a flash of lightning and sparks, the first probing move by both sides was over.

[It appears to be a draw, but in terms of sheer power, Atram's lightning strike wins.]

Ilya: "That lightning looks really cool."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "Interesting. No wonder they dared to start a war."

Weber: "His strength should be close enough to reach the rank of Grand Master."

[Sphinx: "It's second-rate as magic, but it's definitely a first-rate technique in combat."]

Atram: "Calling me second-rate? That kid really dares to spout nonsense."

[Sphinx: "Don't you know it yourself? If it were a teacher, they would see through it immediately."]

"Your magic is indeed highly refined, and as a form of magic used to injure or fight, it's a very well-crafted piece. However, that's probably not the essence of being a magician."

"Because then, he wouldn't be a magician, but a magician's apprentice."

【"Hmm..."】

Atram's eyes widened, burning with rage.

He then released several times more magical power than before, activating a magical inscription and simultaneously channeling it into the primordial battery's spell.

The lightning instantly transformed into a giant dragon, charging out with unstoppable killing intent, about to swallow Sphinx whole.

But in that instant, Sphinx vanished.

He leaped backward at incredible speed, exceeding the speed of human dynamic vision, using the surrounding tree trunks to dart around like a monkey, successfully reaching Atram's head.

Rin Tohsaka: "Lightning dragon, looks amazing."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "It's just for show."

Kenneth: "As expected of your apprentice, that's quite the sharp tongue."

Weber: "It's also clear that Atram is an overly proud person."

[While the battle raged on here, on the other side of the Twin Towers.]

On the main road, a carriage was waiting. Black-skinned Mick, like a servant, held an umbrella over Inoley and was about to help her into the carriage.

【"stop."】

A voice suddenly rang out; it was Princess Silver.

"Oh, the Silver Princess?"

[Inole smiled faintly: "Is there something you need? Also, you seem to have used strange language with me. Am I getting old and my hearing is deteriorating?"]

[Princess Silver: "I said, stop right there."]

[Inolai: "It's surprising how you speak to me in such a commanding tone. Although I think formalities are unimportant, I don't recall ever enjoying needlessly causing friction in society."]

[Princess Silver: "It was you... who killed Princess Gold, wasn't it?"]

【"oh?"】

[Inole was taken aback at first, then stroked her chin and said, "I see, so that's the move."]

Lion Jie Li: "Wow, that's really brave of you, facing a monarch head-on."

Koles: "However, it seems that Lord Balyeleta is not the murderer."

Danick: "You can't look at things too one-sidedly; he might also be surprised that he's been discovered."

Chapter 187 Cooperation, Aozaki Touko Makes Her Move

[Inole: "Interesting. I am indeed one of the suspects. Oh, is that so? If that's the case, my presence as a witness during the Golden Princess's autopsy also becomes highly suspicious. That was out of kindness, but you think I was trying to destroy evidence?"]

[Princess Silver: "Mick, you've been helping her from the very beginning, haven't you?"]

[Mick: "No, no, although I have connections with the outside world, it would be very difficult for me to be seen as a murderer or an accomplice. I haven't done anything that outrageous."]

[Princess Silver: Still playing dumb? These attackers were probably hired by you too, weren't they?]

"That's not accurate."

[Inole said calmly, "As for the Gariasta family, they just noticed I was here after attending my debut party and came to say hello."]

"Although they hoped Baruyeleta wouldn't get involved, and I was treated with great hospitality, I didn't actively push anything forward. Mick over there was just acting as a go-between for me and Gariasta."

[Silver Princess: "Didn't you foresee from the beginning that Gariasta would act this way if you attended the social gathering?"]

[Inolai: "Hey, just how powerful am I to secretly manipulate all evil? Let's leave that speculation to the world of conspiracy theories."]

"Ah, so the magician's secret society is just a haven for conspiracy theories, isn't it? My apologies."

Danic: "Hahaha, that's really direct, hitting the core of the magician."

Shiki Jie Li: "As expected of a monarch, his words are truly impolite."

Kenneth: "Hmph!"

[Inolai: "Ultimately, assuming I were the murderer, what would you do?"]

"Go to the clock tower to apply for trial? I really don't think that will work. Although I don't think the judicial system in the general world is useful, the world of magicians is even worse."

"Assuming what Lord El-Melloi II said is true, the Golden Princess even plotted her escape, an action that would be enough for me, as the head of the Creation Department, to deal with her. No matter how hard you try, you can only alter some material for factional struggles at best."

Rin Tohsaka: "How realistic. That means even if she is the murderer, she can't be brought to justice."

Danic: "That's the benefit of status and power."

[Princess Silver: "Then, please kill me here as well."]

【"..."】

A moment of silence fell over the room.

[Inolai pressed her temples and said, "I see. That's your trump card?"]

[Princess Silver: "That's right, killing me would be incredibly easy for you, but the outcome would leave you with no way to escape."]

"Having provoked an attack from Gariasta and murdered the Golden Princess and Silver Princess of the Izeruma family, whom you personally nurtured, Lord Balyereta's reputation will be ruined."

"I think you also know that Maio and Islo are watching. They have close ties to Izeluma, but belong to the neutral faction under Meastia's control."

"Forgive my bluntness, but Lord Balyeleta is unlikely to be able to resolve this matter secretly either."

Koles: "This is a gamble with your life. This Silver Princess is really going all out."

Weber: "It's really audacious to want to expose everything to the public."

Shiki Jie Li: "She's threatening Lord Baleyeta to help resolve this matter."

Fiore: "This Silver Princess is much better than that old man Byron who only knows how to play petty tricks."

"It's a life-or-death gamble; the princesses lately are really tough to deal with."

"If it weren't for this situation," Inole said calmly, "it would be quite to my liking."

[Princess Silver: "If you are unwilling to do so, could you please stop those attackers?"]

[Inole: "Hey, didn't you hear what I said? I only followed the advice of Gariastam's group not to interfere. Besides, they came to the Clock Tower from some remote place. I don't believe they'll submit to the power of the monarch and the three noble families."]

[Princess Silver: "In that case, I..."]

【"etc!"】

Just then, a figure came running up, panting heavily; it was the Second Prince.

Ilya: "The protagonist has arrived. What are they planning to do this time?"

The Conqueror King: "Kid, you're not in good shape. You're out of breath after just a few steps."

Weber: "You didn't even see how long I was running around in the video."

"I... I said, if possible, I hope both of you can wait a bit."

The Second Prince paused briefly, then said, "Lord Balyeleta, are you planning to run away?"

"Hey, that's really rude."

[Inole smiled faintly: "Izeruma is indeed a branch of Balyereta, but that doesn't mean it's an object of unconditional protection. The attack by Gariasta has been carried out with such a large force; there must be some legitimate reason. In that case, it would be more effective to question them after the dust has settled."]

"Yes, just as you said, that's what you'd think."

The Second Prince looked at Princess Silver and said, "Similarly, Princess Silver is trying to stop you from leaving, because if you leave now, there's no way to stop their atrocities."

"Furthermore, you're accusing Lady Balyeleta of being the murderer, and you're questioning her, aren't you?"

Princess Silver: "Did you hear that?"

[Second Generation: "No, I've already exhausted myself just getting here. I've only thought about the essence of this case."]

"Besides, I should have said that this case would be handled by me."

[Mick: "Hey, at this point, do you still want to play detective games?"]