Chapter 63
"I will now explain the outline of the Royal Capital Defence Plan . "
Several days after the audience .
The principal declared loudly before the whole student body .
Ruli, Alma and me are standing behind the principal .
In order to procure the material needed to set up the barrier, we need the cooperation of the students .
The principal has created a special class in order to get those personnels .
"I'm sure you're aware that demons had appeared in the royal capital the other day . . . . Assessing from that, there's a possibility that demons would attack the capital . . . . No . They already did once . "
"But Mathias beat the demons right? People talked about how a flying student wearing Second Academy uniform defeated the demons and all . . . . "
"Even if other demons come, as long as Mathias is here . . . . "
Well, it'd have been stranger if it didn't after all that ruckus .
. . . . However, I'm somewhat dissatisfied with how they knew that it was me just from 'a uniformed human' .
Alma and Ruli fought too you know .
"Indeed, it's probably safe as long as you're around Mathias . However, Mathias is only one person yet the capital is vast . It's not possible for him to defend all of it . "
The school grounds became quiet at the principal's words .
" . . . Therefore, Mathias has proposed a plan to construct a great barrier around the capital! A huge barrier will cover the entire capital defending it from the demon's attacks!"
"But, sensei! Augment magic teacher, Beilkia-sensei said that 7 meter is the limit of barrier--"
"Fool! The planner is Mathias! Has common sense ever worked on Mathias so far!"
The principal said something unbelievable at the retorting student .
No well, it's true that 7 meter limit for a barrier is wrong, but 『Because the planner is me』 isn't an explanation at all .
There's no way the students would understand with that--
"I'm sorry! I've made a mistake!"
Oy . Don't get it you .
"As long as you get it . As for the actual plan, in order to absorb mana from a place with a lot of mana . . . Dragon Vein or something? we need this plank . This one is made of wood . . . but the real thing will be made of mithril . "
The principal took out a 3mm thick and 50cm long plank .
In order to suck up mana from Dragon Vein, you need a metal with high mana affinity with surface area that's as large as possible .
It can be made from less material if it's made by high precision processing, but for students who have just learned processing magic, this much strength is probably their limit .
"We need 1200 pieces of this . Which means 1 . 5 tonne of mithril! We will have you, students, to prepare these in one month! Starting from the material!"
The students who heard that looked at each others .
Their faces look like they're saying 『Ain't that impossible?』 .
The principal ignored that and continued on .
"Of course, I also don't think that you, students, as you are now can possibly procure 1 . 5 tonne of mithril! However, there is someone here who will make that happen!"
Right after the principal said that, the students' lines of sights are gathered at me . I haven't done anything, I'm merely standing here . . . .
" . . . . Looks like you know who that someone is . Correct! --At this time of emergency, by His Majesty's order, we've created a new course to teach the techniques required to procure the barrier material . And it's called 『Mathias's Special Lecture』 . "
Wait a minute .
I heard about the special lecture, but not that name . What's with that lame name .
Normally, it should have been 『Magic Resource Engineering』 or 『Magic Engineering Primer』 .
I'm sure the students would think twice to attend the lecture with such name .
With an expression like I can't believe it on my face, I look at the students .
--Their eyes are sparkling! Why!
"Mathias and our academy's teachers will teach you how to do the processing needed to procure 1 . 5 tonne of mithril . Therefore, 『Mathias's Special Lecture』 will most likely grant you power that's unthinkable before . You're free not to participate in this lecture, but I'm expecting you to muster your courage and attend it . "
By the way, having it optional is my suggestion .
Forcing people who aren't motivated to participate would only lead to chaos at the actual spot .
"That is all! People who wish to attend 『Mathias's Special Lecture』 are to report to the receptionist over there . You're dismissed!"
The students rushed to the receptionist almost at the same time as it was finished .
I assumed there would be around 30% of students who'd participate in this, but no one went home .
All of these people will attend huh .
. . . . Wonder if the dungeon is spacious enough .