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54 - Meanwhile, in A Empire (6)

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“Wh... What do you mean we can't exhibit this!?”

“Like I said... I've explained it many times. Something similar to this already exists.”

A Empire is trying to regain its honor, even if it means taking responsibility for its own disaster.
Just as they were about to demonstrate their country's technological development and promise as they call for the eradication of adventurers throughout the world by showcasing their magic tools at the [Westdelia International Expo].
During the meeting with the I Confederacy, they were told to withdraw the exhibition of their magic tools.
To the words of the representatives of A Empire who go out of their way to prepare their blueprint from scratch, the staff of I Confederacy explains.

“These are mounted vehicles activated using a magic circle invented by the elves. From large-type flying ships to horseless [Cars]. to something called a [Motorcycle] that floats on magic essences ... Other than that, there are magic circles that use the same principle as the magic tools you have brought with you for washing and cooking. Those have already been officially published... several hundred of years ago. You know that, right?”

"What the hell! These are all things that need a magic circle, it should have become a dead advancement ever since the magic circle breaker was discovered! All of our magic tools don't need a magic circle!! It's not something we need to fear like with the magic circle breaker!”

For the umpteenth time already, the I Confederacy staff let out a sigh.

“Okay. Please read the [Westdelia International Expo] treaty again.”

“It’s about exhibiting and publicizing means that can be used by all humanoid species, or the progress and potential of a certain field right? Knowing that criteria, we will exhibit our magic tools――”

“I am sorry to say, but the magic tools prepared by everyone of A Empire this time does not fall into that category. It is true that it is a wonderful and great achievement that you have invented vehicles equivalent to the one the Elves have made without magic circles. However, they are only of equal value and no more advanced or promising at this current stage...”* (T/N: ‘advanced or promising’ is the same as ‘progress and potential’. I can’t find different words that match.)

Then. another staff of I Confederacy says.

“It's really unfortunate. If it's that thing, you could probably exhibit that, but it's a so-called [weapon].”

“That thing...?”

"it was a hot topic in B Republic, you know! Apparently they have a humanoid magic tool that walks on two legs. However... that doesn't exist here, that means. Well, I guess that's what it's all about.”

“Th, then we can exhibit that right!?”

“Yeah. That's an advancement that no race, let alone the elves, have ever thought of. I see that it could potentially rival one of the seven great undertakings of the world, the [Soul-Bearing Familiar], but... ah, no. I'm speaking from the point of view of a third-party. The religion I belong to views it as a negative field of study.”

I Confederacy consists of nations of various religions, hence he takes little notice of the words of I Confederacy staff.
The A Empire staff will have to have a new agenda.
The only bipedal magical device permitted to be exhibited.
It was manufactured for the purpose of being a weapon, and since it has been forbidden to exhibit weapons-related items, they had to somehow exhibit it not as a weapon, but as a magic tool that could be used in other ways.

As a result of consulting with a magic tool researcher, they decided to quickly modify it so that it would be exhibited as a magic tool for nursing care.

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Three months after the modifications were successfully completed in time...

“Hey! What's going on!! Why is no one here!”

Even though the [Westdelia International Expo] was successfully held, no one tries to go inside.
Not only A Empire, but other countries also don't stop clamoring.
Even though it's already long past the opening time! No one is entering the venue!!

“Whatever it is, it seems that none of the guests are stepping this way because they're focused on something else!”

“Even though none of the countries are exhibiting their products near the entrance because it will get crowded!?”

“Hey, look at that!!”

What people and guests from all over the world are paying attention to are women floating in midair as they go around selling food and drinks as well as maintaining the long queue. While each of them emits magical powers that match their elements, they engage in a natural dialogue with people, smiling and waving their hands... all while the exhibitors are wondering what that is.
People who have been in contact with them are making a fuss.

“It really looks like they’re alive!”

“She waved at me you know... isn't it a lie that they’re familiars?!”

“Is it true that we can use it if we just write the formula?!”

“Th-this is, it would no longer be an exaggeration to say that this has already accomplished one of the seven great undertakings of the world!!”

“As a [Necromancer], I assure you... they have no soul.”

“But this is enough isn’t it! This is a revolution! The guy who created that familiar is a genius!!”

With the appearance of cutting-edge familiars dispatched-cum-exhibited by a small country called W Country, hired as helpers, the [Westdelia International Expo] has already reached its climax.

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