Walking in the Question and Answer System of Heroic Spirits

The Second Prince stopped the conversation, saying, "Then, I'd like to ask for the advice of an experienced veteran. I remember you said the first shortcut is around here, right?"

[Fruika: "We'll be there soon."]

Feng Xi: "Look at how domineering he is to say that."

Kenneth: "Hmph."

Rin Tohsaka: "Tch, what's so special about that..."

Feng Xi: "Does it feel a little sour?"

Rin Tohsaka: "No way."

Tokiomi Tohsaka: "..."

The Edelfelt family seems to be a good place. This heir named Luvia seems to be able to treat Sakura well.

Fiore: "That's so cool! I want to say that too."

They rely on statements like, "We're not qualified."

Shiki Jieli: "Only the Edfeldt family has such confidence."

Less than ten minutes later, all the surrounding plants disappeared, and a strange stench filled the air. The source of the odor was a river that lay across their path.

The river is quite wide; at a glance, the distance to the other side should be over a hundred meters.

The giant magic circuit glows at the bottom of the river, initially adorning the surface beautifully, but it actually conceals a deadly danger.

A rock rolled off the bank and dissolved, bubbling as it sank, thus explaining the pervasive stench.

[Grey: "It's... the Acid River!"]

This is terrifying. The river is melting at an alarming rate.

[If it could dissolve the rock before it sank, then a human body would probably be reduced to nothing, not even a bone, in just a few seconds.]

The reason why the erosion of the land on both banks of the acid river has been preserved to a certain extent is because, like the riverbed, it is blocked by the great magical circuit of the deceased dragon, which is probably a result of melting the surrounding area.

Rin Tohsaka: "How disgusting! Could this be dragon's stomach acid?"

Feng Xi: "Brilliant! Great idea!"

Fiore: "What terrifying acid power! It can even dissolve stone."

Lion's Robbery Jie Li: "This Albion labyrinth is truly fraught with danger."

Weber: "The Acid River... I'm afraid there's no way to cross it except by flying."

[Fruika: "This is the first shortcut, it should be relatively easy."]

[Qingxuan: "Easy? How are we going to get through this?"]

[Fruka: "Just wait a moment, I just scattered some sachets, they should be here soon."]

[Qingxuan: "A sachet?"]

Just then, accompanied by a deafening chorus of flapping wings, a massive swarm of beetles emerged from the forest.

These beetles were almost as big as a person each, but they didn't attack the group. Instead, they built a bridge over the river.

[Kiyogen: "Hey, Mr. Furuka, could it be that—"]

[Fruka: "Yes, just as you guessed, we're going to cross the river by stepping on these beetles!"]

Weber: "Using beetles to build bridges? That's a very strange idea."

Shiki Jieli: "I must say, no wonder he's someone who's been around Albion."

Rin Tohsaka: "But the bug is so big, it gives me the creeps."

[Fruka pushed off with her feet, and her "enhanced" body leaped several meters into the air, landing on the beetle's back.]

Although he nearly lost his balance the moment he stepped onto it, his experience allowed him to regain his footing quickly. He then jumped onto the backs of other beetles and leaped towards the opposite bank of the river.

The astonishing sight made the Second Prince feel as if his stomach was about to shrink.

"Ugh, what a mess! What a disaster!"

Despite her criticism, Luvia followed behind, lifting her long blue dress and leaping gracefully across the acid river as if walking on glass staircases.

[Second Queen: "...Excuse me, Gray, I'm counting on you if I slip."]

[Grey: "Of course."]

So, Grey went first, the Second Queen in the middle, and Qingxuan followed behind, and the three of them moved together, taking quite a while to cross the acid river.

Rin Tohsaka: "Pfft..."

Weber: "Laugh if you want to."

He's used to it. At times like these, he's always the one holding everyone back.

It seems I really need to pay attention to physical exercise.

[While the Second Prince and his entourage were traversing the forest, Reines had already arrived in Albion.]

After being examined by the Bureau of Unseen Excavations, we traversed the rift and arrived at the central area of ​​the mining city.

This is a high ground directly connected to the rift, overlooking the entire mining city; it could probably be called a ritual tower.

The endless rows of buildings resembled a fusion of modern architecture and an anthill. A low rumble echoed throughout the city, like the groan of a colossal, slumbering monster.

"This is your first time visiting a mining city, isn't it..."

Beside Reines, Rufreus, leaning on his cane, stared sharply at her.

"Because there's simply nothing that needs to be dealt with in Albion's Tomb."

Reines remained unfazed by the other's gaze, calmly stating, "That being said, I do understand why some people believe this is the original form of the Clock Tower."

[Rufreus: "In a sense... time stands still here... if we consider magicians as vectors moving towards the past... it's no wonder some people think... this underground is the right path..."]

As he spoke, he began to walk, and Reines followed closely behind.

Although he was using a cane, Rufreus walked at an astonishing speed; Reines almost couldn't keep up.

[After ascending the spiral staircase on the inner side of the hill, Rufreus led Reines into another connected building.]

[This area is about the size of a stadium, and there are many people working here.]

They were all definitely magicians, and there were quite a few puppets mixed in among them.

Even compared to the First Division, these puppets seem superior in both quantity and quality, demonstrating Albion's uniqueness and prosperity.

The operator used heavy machinery-like equipment to pour out a flask that appeared to be twice the height of a person.

The solution bubbled and boiled in a translucent flask, and a truckload of liquid flowed down the tracks. Several stills were ahead, each adding catalysts to the solution using different methods to initiate the reaction.

[These massive pieces of equipment number over a dozen, lined up within the visible area alone.]

[A low, menacing growl, this is its true form.]

[Lenes: "Is this the 'Compound Workshop'?"]

[Rufreus: "That's right... that's the composite workshop 'Kriegra'..."]

Koles: "It's a factory exclusively for magicians!"

Lion Jie Li: "Haha, you can't see this kind of scene on the ground."

Fiore: "Even the puppet-making workshop that my uncle prepared for Avisbro was no match for the factory in the video."

Even the magic workshops of some large families cannot compare to the magic factory in the video.

Reines watched as cartloads of gold ore were transported away and asked, "Is this alchemy using Spirit Essence Ore as a raw material?"

[Rufreus: "Only in Albion can such pure spirit ore be mined... That being said, in the past... there would probably be fist-sized nuggets left..."]

[Reines: "I see. So that's why Lord Tramberlio made the proposal?"]

[Rufreus: "In Albion... everyone is struggling to survive... and everyone here understands the principles of magic... and wouldn't violate the first principle of concealment... therefore, this complex workshop was established..."]

Reines: "Hmm, and then? You didn't bring me here just for sightseeing, did you?"

[Rufreus: "Of course... the purpose of this trip is over there..."]

The old man raised his chin, and in the direction he indicated stood a familiar figure.

"You guys are so slow!"

Yes, that figure was Olga Marie.

Did they cross the rift before them, or did they use a different rift?

Reines chuckled, "I never imagined that the representatives of two noble monarchs were both underage girls. It might be a burden on you, sir."

[Rufreus: "Don't worry about me... just keep quiet and stay seated..."]

[You're really being blunt. Are you implying that I can win by myself if I get enough votes?]

[Rufreus: "That's true... I didn't expect the monarch to use illness as an excuse to avoid attending..."]

Reines: "No, he probably wants to give me the opportunity. Since I'll become Lord El-Melloi sooner or later, it's important to gain experience now."

Rufreus: "Hmph."

He didn't say much, so it seems he probably thinks Reines is at least a little better than the Second Prince.