Chapter 118
I would just have to inspect the machine later .
“Kathe . I’m sorry, but I’ll have to borrow this machine . I have to take a better look at it . ”
“Hmmm . But ruins should be left as they are…”
“But if I did, then don’t you think the vampires will come back for it? If they do, they’ll cause even more mischief . ”
“Hmmm . I suppose you are right . But be very careful with it . ”
“I know . ”
And so I put the machine back into my magic bag .
Kathe watched me do this and sighed .
“Well, I suppose it will be fine, since you understand the importance of protecting cultural property . ”
“Kathe . Do you know any other ruins with similar machines?”
“Most ruins don’t have anything, but there are a few that have machines, yes . ”
“The same one?”
“…I don’t know . ”
Kathe didn’t know .
You couldn’t really tell by just looking at it .
I wouldn’t know what to do either .
“Kathe . There is a possibility that goblins, no, vampires will come and invade more ruins . ”
“…That would be very unwelcome . ”
“You’ll have to go around and cast concealment magic . ”
“Oh, right . Can you check to see if there are any flaws in my magic?”
“I don’t mind . ”
“Thank you . ”
And so Kathe cast concealment magic on the ruins .
As it was dragon magic, it was a little different to my magic .
Still, I could see that it was quite powerful .
“That was very impressive, Kathe . ”
“Gahahaha! Do you think so?”
“Yes . Splendid concealment magic . It would be hard to find even if someone was searching for magic energy . ”
“Really?”
“Yes . The vampires will have no easy task ahead of them . ”
“Gahahaha! I see, I see . ”
Kathe laughed happily .
“…So, why were they able to invade this ruin? The magic I cast before was the same as the one I cast now . ”
“Probably because they saw it with their eyes . ”
“Hmm?”
“A dragon flying high in the sky won’t be able to find it, but people searching on the ground depend on visual information as well . ”
It was difficult to see the entrance from above .
And so as long as you didn’t detect any magic, it would be fine .
However, it was visible enough for humans and goblins that walked on the ground .
“Oh, I see…”
Kathe had a tendency to only think from the perspective of a dragon .
“So in cases like these…you should…”
I cast concealment magic that affected your vision as well .
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“I see . That is very good!”
“You understand how to do it now?”
“Yes . I will deactivate it and start from the beginning . You deactivate yours, Locke . ”
“Alright .
I erased mine and Kathe’s magic at the same time .
“I-I was about to deactivate my own magic…”
“Oh, sorry . ”
“No, nevermind . I am just shocked that you did that to my magic so quickly . ”
“I see . ”
I should have been more thoughtful .
“Now, I will try again . ”
Kathe cast concealment magic on the ruins once again .
This time it was also hidden from the eye .
“How is it?”
“It looks good . Nia . What do you think?”
“Yes, I don’t think I would be able to find it . ”
“See? Kathe . You can breathe easy now . ”
“That’s good… But I’m sure you’d deactivate it in a second, Locke . ”
“Mister Locke is special!”
Nia said to Kathe .
“Yes, he is . He is a human who was able to beat me, after all . ”
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“He also beat the vampires . ”
“Hmm . ”
And then I asked Kathe,
“Kathe . Is the invader detection spell still activated?”
“Hmm . Yes, it is . ”
“That’s good . ”
“I am planning on flying around now and casting my magic . ”
“I see . You should do that . ”
“And I will call you again if something happens . ”
“That’s very…kind of you…Kathe…but…”
“Hmm?”
Kathe’s head tilted to the side .
“Don’t call me like you did earlier . ”
“Oh?”
“Screaming towards the capital . Calling my name . ”
“Huh? But is it not convenient? You understand it immediately . And you even came right away . ”
That was all that mattered to Kathe . But it would be very bad if this happened again .
And so I explained it carefully .
A dragon’s roar might shock the people of the capital .
This could result in the army being sent out .
Or an emergency request at the Adventurers Guild .
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“Oh, that sounds quite bad . ”
Kathe said as if this had nothing to do with us .
“Perhaps you are not afraid of a human army, but this would be a great matter for the humans . ”
“That is not true . They have those things . Ballista? That they bring out? Those things can hurt . ”
“I doubt a ballista could take you down, Kathe . ”
“Yes, it won’t injure me . But pain is pain . ”
“I see . ”
Only smaller dragons could be damaged by ballista .
“I’m sure your roar caused a lot of chaos in the city . ”
“Hmm . I am sorry about that . ”
“And Kathe, you called my name too . ”
“Hm? Did I?”
“You did . That is also very bad . ”
“I see . I am sorry . ”
“So, if you could just use signal fires next time . ”
“But Locke, you might not notice if I don’t use my voice . How often are you even looking at the sky?”
“That’s true, but…”
“See! I am right!”
Kathe said excitedly .
“I’ll think about it then . We can meet on the western hill tomorrow at midday . I will think of something by then . ”
“Alright!”
And with that, Kathe flew away .