After a moment of silence, Su Xiao continued:
"There's only one clue about the Codex. In Academy City, there's an Lv.0 powerless person named Tsuchimikado Motoharu. Find him, and I'll get the clues that follow. That's why I came to Academy City."
Su Xiao revealed some information that would be exposed during their operations, such as the Codex's unknown name and the existence of Tsuchimikado Motoharu, who possessed a clue. All of it was true information.
Su Xiao presented himself as a member of some faction, revealing only his martial strength. As for Alchemy, he would need to reveal that "accidentally" later. It might give him a chance to save his life.
"As for that Codex, the information currently available indicates that it's extremely dangerous. If it can't be safely taken away, I suggest destroying it."
After explaining the reason for his visit, Su Xiao began waiting for Aleister's reply.
"Where are you from?"
Aleister's question was extremely tricky. If it was answered poorly, negotiations might very well break down.
"A magic and anomalous-creature cleanup and investigation organization. You can think of my organization as a family of demon hunters, specifically responsible for cleaning up mages and magical constructs. I'm the third generation."
Su Xiao held out his palm as Blue Steel Shadow energy surged.
"My power isn't suited to magic, nor is it science. It's a power passed down through a system of inheritance."
Su Xiao was certain that Aleister could sense the uniqueness of the Blue Steel Shadow energy. It was an energy specifically targeted at spellcasters. Su Xiao had chosen to contact Aleister precisely because he possessed it. Aleister hated magic, and Su Xiao was also gambling that Aleister couldn't analyze Blue Steel Shadow energy.
"Is that so? Your words still need verification, but the power you