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Cheekydarkie: /* Part 5 */

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Part 5

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	"Changed?"		"Changed?"

	"Yes. Magical, spiritual and mysterious energies, miasma... That place is filled with such energies belonging to the path of ~~unorthodoxy~~. Whether water, soil or air, everything has become different from that of ordinary land."		"Yes. Magical, spiritual and mysterious energies, miasma... That place is filled with such energies belonging to the path of the unorthodox. Whether water, soil or air, everything has become different from that of ordinary land."

	This time, it was Asya's turn to speak to Orihime who was staring in wide-eyed amazement.		This time, it was Asya's turn to speak to Orihime who was staring in wide-eyed amazement.
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	Even if the medium was wireless or a conventional phone, in the end, the same result could still be obtained.		Even if the medium was wireless or a conventional phone, in the end, the same result could still be obtained.

	"O queen who gazes down on all creation with the eyes of the great sorceress, O noble ~~advisor~~ who possesses infinite wisdom."		"O queen who gazes down on all creation with the eyes of the great sorceress, O noble adviser who possesses infinite wisdom."

	"You are the one wielding authority. By your pale and noble hands, heaven and earth is nurtured, guided and shaped."		"You are the one wielding authority. By your pale and noble hands, heaven and earth is nurtured, guided and shaped."

Cheekydarkie: /* Chapter 2 - Towards the Covenant Ritual */

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Chapter 2 - Towards the Covenant Ritual

Zzhk: /* Part 5 */

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Part 5

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	"What's the matter, Haruga-kun? Is there a problem?" asked Orihime in worry from her position next to him.		"What's the matter, Haruga-kun? Is there a problem?" asked Orihime in worry from her position next to him.

	However, Hal was too preoccupied to answer her. Holding the pocket watch, he invoked the magic of Enemy ~~Search~~.		However, Hal was too preoccupied to answer her. Holding the pocket watch, he invoked the magic of Enemy Detection.

	Immediately, guided by magic, he turned around exactly 180 degrees.		Immediately, guided by magic, he turned around exactly 180 degrees.

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	"I see. Then I place my granddaughter in your hands."		"I see. Then I place my granddaughter in your hands."
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	"...?"		"...?"

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	"Using an alchemical process only privy to SAURU, the ritual creates the physical body of the 'serpent' then links it to the candidate girl through covenant magic. If successful, she will become the leviathan's partner, in other words, a mage."		"Using an alchemical process only privy to SAURU, the ritual creates the physical body of the 'serpent' then links it to the candidate girl through covenant magic. If successful, she will become the leviathan's partner, in other words, a mage."
			[[image:Leviathan 01 089.jpg\|thumb]]

	The word "mage" originally referred to a "user of magic."		The word "mage" originally referred to a "user of magic."

Kurotora: /* Part 2 */

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Part 2

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	"I see. Then I place my granddaughter in your hands."		"I see. Then I place my granddaughter in your hands."
			[[image:Leviathan 01 089.jpg\|thumb]]
	"...?"		"...?"

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	"Using an alchemical process only privy to SAURU, the ritual creates the physical body of the 'serpent' then links it to the candidate girl through covenant magic. If successful, she will become the leviathan's partner, in other words, a mage."		"Using an alchemical process only privy to SAURU, the ritual creates the physical body of the 'serpent' then links it to the candidate girl through covenant magic. If successful, she will become the leviathan's partner, in other words, a mage."
	~~[[image:Leviathan 01 089.jpg\|thumb]]~~

	The word "mage" originally referred to a "user of magic."		The word "mage" originally referred to a "user of magic."

Cthaeh at 13:55, 2 August 2015

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	Discreetly withdrawing from this school within a month, leaving Orihime to endure on her own... That was precisely his irresponsible plan. Hal decided to change the subject.		Discreetly withdrawing from this school within a month, leaving Orihime to endure on her own... That was precisely his irresponsible plan. Hal decided to change the subject.

	"By the way, the ritual's schedule is already decided. It'll take place at night, three days ~~later~~."		"By the way, the ritual's schedule is already decided. It'll take place at night, three days from now."

	"...Got it. Finally, the official start is here."		"...Got it. Finally, the official start is here."

Zzhk at 19:46, 1 March 2015

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Nick Halden at 17:07, 22 February 2015

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Part 5

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	Although there was no set curfew, conversely, Orihime was obliged to decide by her own will and judgment the appropriate hours for a fifteen-year-old girl to return home then adhere to that time.		Although there was no set curfew, conversely, Orihime was obliged to decide by her own will and judgment the appropriate hours for a fifteen-year-old girl to return home then adhere to that time.

	But on this day, she was quite delayed, failing to return home until ~~11 pm~~. This was due to the dragon encounter at the uncomfortable Witch Mansion that she had sneaked into.		But on this day, she was quite delayed, failing to return home until 11pm. This was due to the dragon encounter at the uncomfortable Witch Mansion that she had sneaked into.

	The first thing Orihime did as soon as she got home was to make her way to her grandfather's room.		The first thing Orihime did as soon as she got home was to make her way to her grandfather's room.
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	"A job, you say... Now that's quite sudden," murmured Asya in response to the sudden notification.		"A job, you say... Now that's quite sudden," murmured Asya in response to the sudden notification.

	"Actually, we were hired quite some time ago to help conduct a ritual. However, the matter was delayed repeatedly because our side was unable to locate a Grave Good for the covenant ritual. The client seems to be both rich and well-connected. During the call yesterday, they said they have secured the artifact already. Hence, it should be smooth sailing from this point ~~onward~~."		"Actually, we were hired quite some time ago to help conduct a ritual. However, the matter was delayed repeatedly because our side was unable to locate a Grave Good for the covenant ritual. The client seems to be both rich and well-connected. During the call yesterday, they said they have secured the artifact already. Hence, it should be smooth sailing from this point onwards."

	The two new members never expected this type of job to fall upon them in the first place.		The two new members never expected this type of job to fall upon them in the first place.
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	"This time, it seems like it's my turn to go 'what the heck'..."		"This time, it seems like it's my turn to go 'what the heck'..."

	It was ~~6 pm~~ the following day after Hal was informed of the urgent job.		It was 6pm the following day after Hal was informed of the urgent job.

	This conversation took place between Hal and Orihime after they met in the Juujouji residence's Japanese-style room.		This conversation took place between Hal and Orihime after they met in the Juujouji residence's Japanese-style room.
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	Before Orihime could say anything, Hal changed the subject.		Before Orihime could say anything, Hal changed the subject.

	"As you already know, humanity was forced to coexist with ~~dragon-kind~~ in this century. Thus, the existence of 'serpents' became gospel to those who worry about the security of neighboring areas. Namely, those created through the ancient knowledge known as magic... the giant creatures named leviathans."		"As you already know, humanity was forced to coexist with dragonkind in this century. Thus, the existence of 'serpents' became gospel to those who worry about the security of neighboring areas. Namely, those created through the ancient knowledge known as magic... the giant creatures named leviathans."

	Artificial monsters created by magic to oppose the dragons.		Artificial monsters created by magic to oppose the dragons.
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	"Come on, words like 'tomboy' or 'modern kid' are already outdated in twenty-first-century Japan, right? Using such a retro choice of words is really quite fitting for a sheltered high-class lady like you. Besides, your 'strong at fighting' confession is really urging me to make a snide remark. However—"		"Come on, words like 'tomboy' or 'modern kid' are already outdated in twenty-first-century Japan, right? Using such a retro choice of words is really quite fitting for a sheltered high-class lady like you. Besides, your 'strong at fighting' confession is really urging me to make a snide remark. However—"

	Glancing aloofly at Orihime who seemed ~~air-headed~~ in certain ways, Hal said, "That's not where the issue lies. You are too upstanding, too wholesome... It's impossible for you to share your soul with 'serpents,' the close relatives of dragons."		Glancing aloofly at Orihime who seemed airheaded in certain ways, Hal said, "That's not where the issue lies. You are too upstanding, too wholesome... It's impossible for you to share your soul with 'serpents,' the close relatives of dragons."

	"Wholesome?"		"Wholesome?"
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	Orihime was probably trying to recall that girl's name. With a labored expression of pondering, she said, "Asya-san, if I recall correctly? She looks so delicate and dream-like, giving off such a frail impression. But she's a very powerful witch, isn't she?"		Orihime was probably trying to recall that girl's name. With a labored expression of pondering, she said, "Asya-san, if I recall correctly? She looks so delicate and dream-like, giving off such a frail impression. But she's a very powerful witch, isn't she?"

	"~~Bulls-eye~~."		"Bullseye."

	Hal expressed great approval of what had caught Orihime's eye.		Hal expressed great approval of what had caught Orihime's eye.
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	Only those with mental strength and sensibilities transcending conventional boundaries were able to attain greatness.		Only those with mental strength and sensibilities transcending conventional boundaries were able to attain greatness.

	"Asya's body and mind easily grew accustomed to the path of ~~the unorthodox~~. She is more vicious than anyone in combat and definitely barbaric, almost rivaling the dragons. That already makes her an unprecedented monster."		"Asya's body and mind easily grew accustomed to the path of unorthodoxy. She is more vicious than anyone in combat and definitely barbaric, almost rivaling the dragons. That already makes her an unprecedented monster."

	"W-Wait, Haruga-kun, how could you describe a girl in that manner!?"		"W-Wait, Haruga-kun, how could you describe a girl in that manner!?"
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	Handling Asya also took a very long time.		Handling Asya also took a very long time.

	It was currently after ~~10 pm~~. Utterly exhausted, Hal made his way home on his own. Then roughly five minutes away from his messy house—		It was currently after 10pm. Utterly exhausted, Hal made his way home on his own. Then roughly five minutes away from his messy house—

	Hal felt someone's gaze. On the dim road at night, a girl was staring at him with a sardonic smile.		Hal felt someone's gaze. On the dim road at night, a girl was staring at him with a sardonic smile.
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	"Changed?"		"Changed?"

	"Yes. Magical, spiritual and mysterious energies, miasma... That place is filled with such energies belonging to the path of ~~the unorthodox~~. Whether water, soil or air, everything has become different from that of ordinary land."		"Yes. Magical, spiritual and mysterious energies, miasma... That place is filled with such energies belonging to the path of unorthodoxy. Whether water, soil or air, everything has become different from that of ordinary land."

	This time, it was Asya's turn to speak to Orihime who was staring in wide-eyed amazement.		This time, it was Asya's turn to speak to Orihime who was staring in wide-eyed amazement.
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	"My tool of the trade, it's called the Clockwork Mage."		"My tool of the trade, it's called the Clockwork Mage."

	Answering Orihime's inquiry, Hal lightly lifted up in the ~~silver-crafted~~ pocket watch.		Answering Orihime's inquiry, Hal lightly lifted up in the silvercrafted pocket watch.

	This was the memento he had discovered in his father's study soon after returning to Tokyo New Town. An old-fashioned mechanical watch with hundreds of turning parts such as gears, winders, springs and oscillators.		This was the memento he had discovered in his father's study soon after returning to Tokyo New Town. An old-fashioned mechanical watch with hundreds of turning parts such as gears, winders, springs and oscillators.
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	"No, Juujouji, I was born in the same year as you. I'm still a young and tender fifteen-year-old."		"No, Juujouji, I was born in the same year as you. I'm still a young and tender fifteen-year-old."

	"Somehow it feels really wrong to hear Haruomi calling himself young and tender... Oh by the way, I'm only fifteen as well, like everyone here. A girl who ~~out-blooms~~ even a flower."		"Somehow it feels really wrong to hear Haruomi calling himself young and tender... Oh by the way, I'm only fifteen as well, like everyone here. A girl who outblooms even a flower."

	"Say, Asya, didn't you ravenously wolf down a large amount of edible chrysanthemums or some other kind of flower earlier?"		"Say, Asya, didn't you ravenously wolf down a large amount of edible chrysanthemums or some other kind of flower earlier?"
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	After a moment of thinking, Asya began to explain.		After a moment of thinking, Asya began to explain.

	"This includes Sumerian and Coptic languages, Ancient Greek, Latin, and various languages used by modern humans. There's also their own language, Hyperborean, as well as the runic symbols of Ruruk Soun which are said to have gathered all magical wisdom possessed by ~~dragon-kind~~... In addition, elites have very strong magical power, making super high-level magic as easy to perform as breathing for them."		"This includes Sumerian and Coptic languages, Ancient Greek, Latin, and various languages used by modern humans. There's also their own language, Hyperborean, as well as the runic symbols of Ruruk Soun which are said to have gathered all magical wisdom possessed by dragonkind... In addition, elites have very strong magical power, making super high-level magic as easy to perform as breathing for them."

	"You mean magic like the spell Haruga-kun just used?"		"You mean magic like the spell Haruga-kun just used?"
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	The giant red dragon had flown to the Rockefeller Center twenty-odd years ago.		The giant red dragon had flown to the Rockefeller Center twenty-odd years ago.

	Since his self-introduction was simply "I am the king and representative of ~~dragon-kind~~," the people of Earth gave him another nickname. Namely, "Hannibal."		Since his self-introduction was simply "I am the king and representative of dragonkind," the people of Earth gave him another nickname. Namely, "Hannibal."

	The name of the famous ancient Carthaginian general who had ravaged the Roman Republic<!--JP text says Empire, but that's too inaccurate--> in the past...		The name of the famous ancient Carthaginian general who had ravaged the Roman Republic<!--JP text says Empire, but that's too inaccurate--> in the past...
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	In technical parlance, an artifact like this mirror would be called the "magical apparatus for enshrined object emulation."		In technical parlance, an artifact like this mirror would be called the "magical apparatus for enshrined object emulation."

	Once the covenant ritual was completed, it would become the leviathan's core—the Heartmetal—and start functioning as the cardiac organ of the super ~~life-form~~ closely related to ~~dragon-kind~~.		Once the covenant ritual was completed, it would become the leviathan's core—the Heartmetal—and start functioning as the cardiac organ of the super lifeform closely related to dragonkind.

	"Okay, with this, the altar's preparations are done."		"Okay, with this, the altar's preparations are done."
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	Even if the medium was wireless or a conventional phone, in the end, the same result could still be obtained.		Even if the medium was wireless or a conventional phone, in the end, the same result could still be obtained.

	"O queen who gazes down on all creation with the eyes of the great sorceress, O noble ~~adviser~~ who possesses infinite wisdom."		"O queen who gazes down on all creation with the eyes of the great sorceress, O noble advisor who possesses infinite wisdom."

	"You are the one wielding authority. By your pale and noble hands, heaven and earth is nurtured, guided and shaped."		"You are the one wielding authority. By your pale and noble hands, heaven and earth is nurtured, guided and shaped."
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	"How on earth..."		"How on earth..."

	Perched on some school's roof, the ~~life-form~~ was gazing down at the altar—		Perched on some school's roof, the lifeform was gazing down at the altar—

	A winged dragon. The scales on its body's surface were bronze in color.		A winged dragon. The scales on its body's surface were bronze in color.

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	Although there was no set curfew, conversely, Orihime was obliged to decide by her own will and judgment the appropriate hours for a fifteen-year-old girl to return home then adhere to that time.		Although there was no set curfew, conversely, Orihime was obliged to decide by her own will and judgment the appropriate hours for a fifteen-year-old girl to return home then adhere to that time.

	But on this day, she was quite delayed, failing to return home until ~~11pm~~. This was due to the dragon encounter at the uncomfortable Witch Mansion that she had sneaked into.		But on this day, she was quite delayed, failing to return home until 11 pm. This was due to the dragon encounter at the uncomfortable Witch Mansion that she had sneaked into.

	The first thing Orihime did as soon as she got home was to make her way to her grandfather's room.		The first thing Orihime did as soon as she got home was to make her way to her grandfather's room.
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	"A job, you say... Now that's quite sudden," murmured Asya in response to the sudden notification.		"A job, you say... Now that's quite sudden," murmured Asya in response to the sudden notification.

	"Actually, we were hired quite some time ago to help conduct a ritual. However, the matter was delayed repeatedly because our side was unable to locate a Grave Good for the covenant ritual. The client seems to be both rich and well-connected. During the call yesterday, they said they have secured the artifact already. Hence, it should be smooth sailing from this point ~~onwards~~."		"Actually, we were hired quite some time ago to help conduct a ritual. However, the matter was delayed repeatedly because our side was unable to locate a Grave Good for the covenant ritual. The client seems to be both rich and well-connected. During the call yesterday, they said they have secured the artifact already. Hence, it should be smooth sailing from this point onward."

	The two new members never expected this type of job to fall upon them in the first place.		The two new members never expected this type of job to fall upon them in the first place.
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	"This time, it seems like it's my turn to go 'what the heck'..."		"This time, it seems like it's my turn to go 'what the heck'..."

	It was ~~6pm~~ the following day after Hal was informed of the urgent job.		It was 6 pm the following day after Hal was informed of the urgent job.

	This conversation took place between Hal and Orihime after they met in the Juujouji residence's Japanese-style room.		This conversation took place between Hal and Orihime after they met in the Juujouji residence's Japanese-style room.
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	Before Orihime could say anything, Hal changed the subject.		Before Orihime could say anything, Hal changed the subject.

	"As you already know, humanity was forced to coexist with ~~dragonkind~~ in this century. Thus, the existence of 'serpents' became gospel to those who worry about the security of neighboring areas. Namely, those created through the ancient knowledge known as magic... the giant creatures named leviathans."		"As you already know, humanity was forced to coexist with dragon-kind in this century. Thus, the existence of 'serpents' became gospel to those who worry about the security of neighboring areas. Namely, those created through the ancient knowledge known as magic... the giant creatures named leviathans."

	Artificial monsters created by magic to oppose the dragons.		Artificial monsters created by magic to oppose the dragons.
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	"Come on, words like 'tomboy' or 'modern kid' are already outdated in twenty-first-century Japan, right? Using such a retro choice of words is really quite fitting for a sheltered high-class lady like you. Besides, your 'strong at fighting' confession is really urging me to make a snide remark. However—"		"Come on, words like 'tomboy' or 'modern kid' are already outdated in twenty-first-century Japan, right? Using such a retro choice of words is really quite fitting for a sheltered high-class lady like you. Besides, your 'strong at fighting' confession is really urging me to make a snide remark. However—"

	Glancing aloofly at Orihime who seemed ~~airheaded~~ in certain ways, Hal said, "That's not where the issue lies. You are too upstanding, too wholesome... It's impossible for you to share your soul with 'serpents,' the close relatives of dragons."		Glancing aloofly at Orihime who seemed air-headed in certain ways, Hal said, "That's not where the issue lies. You are too upstanding, too wholesome... It's impossible for you to share your soul with 'serpents,' the close relatives of dragons."

	"Wholesome?"		"Wholesome?"
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	Orihime was probably trying to recall that girl's name. With a labored expression of pondering, she said, "Asya-san, if I recall correctly? She looks so delicate and dream-like, giving off such a frail impression. But she's a very powerful witch, isn't she?"		Orihime was probably trying to recall that girl's name. With a labored expression of pondering, she said, "Asya-san, if I recall correctly? She looks so delicate and dream-like, giving off such a frail impression. But she's a very powerful witch, isn't she?"

	"~~Bullseye~~."		"Bulls-eye."

	Hal expressed great approval of what had caught Orihime's eye.		Hal expressed great approval of what had caught Orihime's eye.
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	Only those with mental strength and sensibilities transcending conventional boundaries were able to attain greatness.		Only those with mental strength and sensibilities transcending conventional boundaries were able to attain greatness.

	"Asya's body and mind easily grew accustomed to the path of ~~unorthodoxy~~. She is more vicious than anyone in combat and definitely barbaric, almost rivaling the dragons. That already makes her an unprecedented monster."		"Asya's body and mind easily grew accustomed to the path of the unorthodox. She is more vicious than anyone in combat and definitely barbaric, almost rivaling the dragons. That already makes her an unprecedented monster."

	"W-Wait, Haruga-kun, how could you describe a girl in that manner!?"		"W-Wait, Haruga-kun, how could you describe a girl in that manner!?"
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	Handling Asya also took a very long time.		Handling Asya also took a very long time.

	It was currently after ~~10pm~~. Utterly exhausted, Hal made his way home on his own. Then roughly five minutes away from his messy house—		It was currently after 10 pm. Utterly exhausted, Hal made his way home on his own. Then roughly five minutes away from his messy house—

	Hal felt someone's gaze. On the dim road at night, a girl was staring at him with a sardonic smile.		Hal felt someone's gaze. On the dim road at night, a girl was staring at him with a sardonic smile.
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	"My tool of the trade, it's called the Clockwork Mage."		"My tool of the trade, it's called the Clockwork Mage."

	Answering Orihime's inquiry, Hal lightly lifted up in the ~~silvercrafted~~ pocket watch.		Answering Orihime's inquiry, Hal lightly lifted up in the silver-crafted pocket watch.

	This was the memento he had discovered in his father's study soon after returning to Tokyo New Town. An old-fashioned mechanical watch with hundreds of turning parts such as gears, winders, springs and oscillators.		This was the memento he had discovered in his father's study soon after returning to Tokyo New Town. An old-fashioned mechanical watch with hundreds of turning parts such as gears, winders, springs and oscillators.
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	"No, Juujouji, I was born in the same year as you. I'm still a young and tender fifteen-year-old."		"No, Juujouji, I was born in the same year as you. I'm still a young and tender fifteen-year-old."

	"Somehow it feels really wrong to hear Haruomi calling himself young and tender... Oh by the way, I'm only fifteen as well, like everyone here. A girl who ~~outblooms~~ even a flower."		"Somehow it feels really wrong to hear Haruomi calling himself young and tender... Oh by the way, I'm only fifteen as well, like everyone here. A girl who out-blooms even a flower."

	"Say, Asya, didn't you ravenously wolf down a large amount of edible chrysanthemums or some other kind of flower earlier?"		"Say, Asya, didn't you ravenously wolf down a large amount of edible chrysanthemums or some other kind of flower earlier?"
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	After a moment of thinking, Asya began to explain.		After a moment of thinking, Asya began to explain.

	"This includes Sumerian and Coptic languages, Ancient Greek, Latin, and various languages used by modern humans. There's also their own language, Hyperborean, as well as the runic symbols of Ruruk Soun which are said to have gathered all magical wisdom possessed by ~~dragonkind~~... In addition, elites have very strong magical power, making super high-level magic as easy to perform as breathing for them."		"This includes Sumerian and Coptic languages, Ancient Greek, Latin, and various languages used by modern humans. There's also their own language, Hyperborean, as well as the runic symbols of Ruruk Soun which are said to have gathered all magical wisdom possessed by dragon-kind... In addition, elites have very strong magical power, making super high-level magic as easy to perform as breathing for them."

	"You mean magic like the spell Haruga-kun just used?"		"You mean magic like the spell Haruga-kun just used?"
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	The giant red dragon had flown to the Rockefeller Center twenty-odd years ago.		The giant red dragon had flown to the Rockefeller Center twenty-odd years ago.

	Since his self-introduction was simply "I am the king and representative of ~~dragonkind~~," the people of Earth gave him another nickname. Namely, "Hannibal."		Since his self-introduction was simply "I am the king and representative of dragon-kind," the people of Earth gave him another nickname. Namely, "Hannibal."

	The name of the famous ancient Carthaginian general who had ravaged the Roman Republic<!--JP text says Empire, but that's too inaccurate--> in the past...		The name of the famous ancient Carthaginian general who had ravaged the Roman Republic<!--JP text says Empire, but that's too inaccurate--> in the past...
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	In technical parlance, an artifact like this mirror would be called the "magical apparatus for enshrined object emulation."		In technical parlance, an artifact like this mirror would be called the "magical apparatus for enshrined object emulation."

	Once the covenant ritual was completed, it would become the leviathan's core—the Heartmetal—and start functioning as the cardiac organ of the super ~~lifeform~~ closely related to ~~dragonkind~~.		Once the covenant ritual was completed, it would become the leviathan's core—the Heartmetal—and start functioning as the cardiac organ of the super life-form closely related to dragon-kind.

	"Okay, with this, the altar's preparations are done."		"Okay, with this, the altar's preparations are done."
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	"How on earth..."		"How on earth..."

	Perched on some school's roof, the ~~lifeform~~ was gazing down at the altar—		Perched on some school's roof, the life-form was gazing down at the altar—

	A winged dragon. The scales on its body's surface were bronze in color.		A winged dragon. The scales on its body's surface were bronze in color.

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	This was partly due to wishful thinking. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to accept that sudden and unnatural ataxia.		This was partly due to wishful thinking. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to accept that sudden and unnatural ataxia.

	"As a result, I want to leave Tokyo temporarily and take this opportunity to undergo therapy. Could you help me explain ~~this~~ to Hiiragi-san?"		"As a result, I want to leave Tokyo temporarily and take this opportunity to undergo therapy. Could you help me explain to Hiiragi-san?"

	"Well, that's certainly sudden. Don't you need to help Miss Asya?"		"Well, that's certainly sudden. Don't you need to help Miss Asya?"
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	Orihime eyed Hal suspiciously while he was talking nonstop with a fake smile.		Orihime eyed Hal suspiciously while he was talking nonstop with a fake smile.

	This was probably because she knew how different he was acting compared to usual, but Hal pretended not to notice. Gaining ~~the~~ trust of the client—more accurately, the representative—was the most important.		This was probably because she knew how different he was acting compared to usual, but Hal pretended not to notice. Gaining trust from the client—more accurately, the representative—was the most important.

	"Furthermore, I am merely playing an assistive role on this occasion. Anastasya here will be responsible for carrying out the ritual and providing security. Information on her has already been sent to you, yes?"		"Furthermore, I am merely playing an assistive role on this occasion. Anastasya here will be responsible for carrying out the ritual and providing security. Information on her has already been sent to you, yes?"
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	"I want to talk alone in private. Cut the irrelevant nonsense and come with me!"		"I want to talk alone in private. Cut the irrelevant nonsense and come with me!"

	Orihime's soft palms forcefully grabbed the collar of Hal's school uniform. Due to coming here straight after school without changing, Hal was still in ~~his~~ uniform.		Orihime's soft palms forcefully grabbed the collar of Hal's school uniform. Due to coming here straight after school without changing, Hal was still in uniform.

	On the other hand, Orihime had already changed into casual clothing. Forcibly pulling Hal up to his feet, she dragged him to the corridor.		On the other hand, Orihime had already changed into casual clothing. Forcibly pulling Hal up to his feet, she dragged him to the corridor.
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	"Yes. The 'serpent' will not grow in strength unless I do that."		"Yes. The 'serpent' will not grow in strength unless I do that."

	"The power of a 'serpent' depends on 'how acclimatized to magic' the mage with whom the covenant is established is. Even if it's just for getting used to that kind of space, which is filled with mysterious energies, it's still excellent training for a novice mage."		"The power of a 'serpent' depends on 'how acclimatized to magic' is the mage with whom the covenant is established. Even if it's just for getting used to that kind of space, which is filled with mysterious energies, it's still excellent training for a novice mage."

	"I think I've heard that before. But I've been there a number of times and still haven't grown accustomed to it yet..."		"I think I've heard that before. But I've been there a number of times and still haven't grown accustomed to it yet..."
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	"Eh? Is that true, Juujouji?"		"Eh? Is that true, Juujouji?"

	"I only realized it now that it was mentioned, but it does seem to be the case."		"I only realized now that it was mentioned, but it does seem to be the case."

	"I can't believe a young man and a young woman are spending time alone in a bedroom, it's truly too immoral. This type of behavior is the breeding ground for impure interactions between genders!"		"I can't believe a young man and a young woman are spending time alone in a bedroom, it's truly too immoral. This type of behavior is the breeding ground for impure interactions between genders!"
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	After he voiced his opinion, Orihime's grandfather ended up taking offense again.		After he voiced his opinion, Orihime's grandfather ended up taking offense again.

	"~~Are you~~ saying that... my granddaughter is unattractive as a woman? That is truly an insult!"		"You are saying that... My granddaughter is unattractive as a woman? That is truly an insult!"

	Only after placating the old man with much difficulty could the discussion on the ritual finally resume.		Only after placating the old man with much difficulty could the discussion on the ritual finally resume.
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	The beauty of her fairy-like face was mixed with a warrior's solemn dignity, like a renowned sword that had been sharpened. She often displayed this type of expression whenever matters of power and battle were brought up.		The beauty of her fairy-like face was mixed with a warrior's solemn dignity, like a renowned sword that had been sharpened. She often displayed this type of expression whenever matters of power and battle were brought up.

	"You previously mentioned those elite dragons, Asya-san. How are they different?"		"You previously mentioned those elite dragons, Asya-san? How are they different?"

	Her curiosity piqued by Asya's remark, Orihime proceeded to inquire of her soon-to-be senior.		Her curiosity piqued by Asya's remark, Orihime proceeded to inquire of her soon-to-be senior.
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	"Via a direct line at the New Town branch office, this terminal is currently connected to the Wizard's Clock at the Istanbul headquarters... as well as 'Grandmother Immortal.' Although only Haruomi and I are present here, even more people are currently on standby for this ritual."		"Via a direct line at the New Town branch office, this terminal is currently connected to the Wizard's Clock at the Istanbul headquarters... as well as 'Grandmother Immortal.' Although only Haruomi and I are present here, even more people are currently on standby for this ritual."

	A look of respect and admiration appeared on Orihime's face after she was told the situation. Hal also chimed in to say, "Juujouji, your task is to just wait a little longer. Look carefully at the shadow of the 'serpent' that will be born for you... Okay, Asya, we'~~re counting on~~ you now."		A look of respect and admiration appeared on Orihime's face after she was told the situation. Hal also chimed in to say, "Juujouji, your task is to just wait a little longer. Look carefully at the shadow of the 'serpent' that will be born for you... Okay, Asya, it's up to you now."

	"Very well—O mother of the immortals, I hereby invite on your behalf the priestess who shall inherit your soul!" chanted Asya sonorously while facing the giant magic circle.		"Very well—O mother of the immortals, I hereby invite on your behalf the priestess who shall inherit your soul!" chanted Asya sonorously while facing the giant magic circle.

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	Quickly rushing off to the station, he then took the New Town Loop Line to Togashikomagata.		Quickly rushing off to the station, he then took the New Town Loop Line to Togashikomagata.

	After a ten minute from the station and entering the Mirokudou located on the fourth floor of a multi-tenant building, Hal began to grumble:		After a ten minute walk from the station and entering the Mirokudou located on the fourth floor of a multi-tenant building, Hal began to grumble:

	"What rotten luck. Playing a student's role seriously, my foot. Humans are really not cut out to do things they're not used to doing."		"What rotten luck. Playing a student's role seriously, my foot. Humans are really not cut out to do things they're not used to doing."
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	This was partly due to wishful thinking. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to accept that sudden and unnatural ataxia.		This was partly due to wishful thinking. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to accept that sudden and unnatural ataxia.

	"As a result, I want to leave Tokyo temporarily and take this opportunity to undergo therapy. Could you help me explain to Hiiragi-san?"		"As a result, I want to leave Tokyo temporarily and take this opportunity to undergo therapy. Could you help me explain this to Hiiragi-san?"

	"Well, that's certainly sudden. Don't you need to help Miss Asya?"		"Well, that's certainly sudden. Don't you need to help Miss Asya?"
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	Orihime eyed Hal suspiciously while he was talking nonstop with a fake smile.		Orihime eyed Hal suspiciously while he was talking nonstop with a fake smile.

	This was probably because she knew how different he was acting compared to usual, but Hal pretended not to notice. Gaining trust of the client—more accurately, the representative—was the most important.		This was probably because she knew how different he was acting compared to usual, but Hal pretended not to notice. Gaining the trust of the client—more accurately, the representative—was the most important.

	"Furthermore, I am merely playing an assistive role on this occasion. Anastasya here will be responsible for carrying out the ritual and providing security. Information on her has already been sent to you, yes?"		"Furthermore, I am merely playing an assistive role on this occasion. Anastasya here will be responsible for carrying out the ritual and providing security. Information on her has already been sent to you, yes?"
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	"I want to talk alone in private. Cut the irrelevant nonsense and come with me!"		"I want to talk alone in private. Cut the irrelevant nonsense and come with me!"

	Orihime's soft palms forcefully grabbed the collar of Hal's school uniform. Due to coming here straight after school without changing, Hal was still in uniform.		Orihime's soft palms forcefully grabbed the collar of Hal's school uniform. Due to coming here straight after school without changing, Hal was still in his uniform.

	On the other hand, Orihime had already changed into casual clothing. Forcibly pulling Hal up to his feet, she dragged him to the corridor.		On the other hand, Orihime had already changed into casual clothing. Forcibly pulling Hal up to his feet, she dragged him to the corridor.
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	Orihime's words verified Hal's suspicions.		Orihime's words verified Hal's suspicions.

	The room was very pretty with very sufficient sunlight, but somehow made Hal ~~felt~~ uncomfortable. He sat down cross-legged whereas Orihime took her seat in front of him using formal seiza posture.		The room was very pretty with very sufficient sunlight, but somehow made Hal feel uncomfortable. He sat down cross-legged whereas Orihime took her seat in front of him using formal seiza posture.

	Her back was very straight, an indication of her excellent upbringing.		Her back was very straight, an indication of her excellent upbringing.
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	"Yes. The 'serpent' will not grow in strength unless I do that."		"Yes. The 'serpent' will not grow in strength unless I do that."

	"The power of a 'serpent' depends on 'how acclimatized to magic' the mage with whom the covenant is established. Even if it's just for getting used to that kind of space, which is filled with mysterious energies, it's still excellent training for a novice mage."		"The power of a 'serpent' depends on 'how acclimatized to magic' the mage with whom the covenant is established is. Even if it's just for getting used to that kind of space, which is filled with mysterious energies, it's still excellent training for a novice mage."

	"I think I've heard that before. But I've been there a number of times and still haven't grown accustomed to it yet..."		"I think I've heard that before. But I've been there a number of times and still haven't grown accustomed to it yet..."
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	"Eh? Is that true, Juujouji?"		"Eh? Is that true, Juujouji?"

	"I only realized now that it was mentioned, but it does seem to be the case."		"I only realized it now that it was mentioned, but it does seem to be the case."

	"I can't believe a young man and a young woman are spending time alone in a bedroom, it's truly too immoral. This type of behavior is the breeding ground for impure interactions between genders!"		"I can't believe a young man and a young woman are spending time alone in a bedroom, it's truly too immoral. This type of behavior is the breeding ground for impure interactions between genders!"
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	After he voiced his opinion, Orihime's grandfather ended up taking offense again.		After he voiced his opinion, Orihime's grandfather ended up taking offense again.

	"~~You are~~ saying that... My granddaughter is unattractive as a woman? That is truly an insult!"		"Are you saying that... my granddaughter is unattractive as a woman? That is truly an insult!"

	Only after placating the old man with much difficulty could the discussion on the ritual finally resume.		Only after placating the old man with much difficulty could the discussion on the ritual finally resume.
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	"Naturally, it doesn't work unless the holder understands magic to a certain extent."		"Naturally, it doesn't work unless the holder understands magic to a certain extent."

	Hal put away the pocket watch and said, "This ~~things~~ allows me to perform magic up to Rank B5, so it's not bad as a portable tool. Anyway, let's hurry and get moving."		Hal put away the pocket watch and said, "This thing allows me to perform magic up to Rank B5, so it's not bad as a portable tool. Anyway, let's hurry and get moving."

	Having said that, Hal turned his gaze to the light motor vehicle parked on a nearby road. It was a car owned by SAURU that he had asked Kenjou to deliver here.		Having said that, Hal turned his gaze to the light motor vehicle parked on a nearby road. It was a car owned by SAURU that he had asked Kenjou to deliver here.
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	The beauty of her fairy-like face was mixed with a warrior's solemn dignity, like a renowned sword that had been sharpened. She often displayed this type of expression whenever matters of power and battle were brought up.		The beauty of her fairy-like face was mixed with a warrior's solemn dignity, like a renowned sword that had been sharpened. She often displayed this type of expression whenever matters of power and battle were brought up.

	"You previously mentioned those elite dragons, Asya-san? How are they different?"		"You previously mentioned those elite dragons, Asya-san. How are they different?"

	Her curiosity piqued by Asya's remark, Orihime proceeded to inquire of her soon-to-be senior.		Her curiosity piqued by Asya's remark, Orihime proceeded to inquire of her soon-to-be senior.
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	"Via a direct line at the New Town branch office, this terminal is currently connected to the Wizard's Clock at the Istanbul headquarters... as well as 'Grandmother Immortal.' Although only Haruomi and I are present here, even more people are currently on standby for this ritual."		"Via a direct line at the New Town branch office, this terminal is currently connected to the Wizard's Clock at the Istanbul headquarters... as well as 'Grandmother Immortal.' Although only Haruomi and I are present here, even more people are currently on standby for this ritual."

	A look of respect and admiration appeared on Orihime's face after she was told the situation. Hal also chimed in to say, "Juujouji, your task is to just wait a little longer. Look carefully at the shadow of the 'serpent' that will be born for you... Okay, Asya, counting on you now."		A look of respect and admiration appeared on Orihime's face after she was told the situation. Hal also chimed in to say, "Juujouji, your task is to just wait a little longer. Look carefully at the shadow of the 'serpent' that will be born for you... Okay, Asya, we're counting on you now."

	"Very well—O mother of the immortals, I hereby invite on your behalf the priestess who shall inherit your soul!" chanted Asya sonorously while facing the giant magic circle.		"Very well—O mother of the immortals, I hereby invite on your behalf the priestess who shall inherit your soul!" chanted Asya sonorously while facing the giant magic circle.