Infiltrate!

(Miluno)

Minister Hefi... really knows his stuff!

Every boy has a hidden dream of becoming a hero.

But when I achieved this dream, I was no longer a man.

Belt.

Just saying that word gets my blood pumping.

Not to mention, at that moment, a real hero's belt was on my waist.

"Watch closely! My transformation!"

When the conduit is inserted, the Crystal within the Magic Supply System seem to be activated, emitting a faint glow—that is the magic power extracted from the Crystal.

As this magic flowed into the belt through the conduit...

"What the hell?! Nothing happened!"

I posed and struck a pose, but there was no reaction at all. My anticipation was completely wasted. Even I couldn't help but curse!

I looked at Minister Hefi.

Is this a malfunction?

The redhead shrugged, a mocking expression on her face.

"Of course there's no reaction. You're not even wearing your combat suit, and it doesn't have any encapsulation magic. What are you going to provide magic for? You don't need any magic yourself!"

"Huh? I thought it would produce a combat suit from the belt."

Isn't that how it usually is?

Activate the belt, and it will automatically change into a leather bodysuit or something similar.

"Don't be too hard on humanity's technological level. The 'The Other Side' might be able to do this, but the technological gap between the two worlds is at least a hundred years."

As she spoke, she pulled out a folded black bodysuit from behind her back. The material was very similar to the one in the Metal store, but it looked thinner.

In addition, there is a full-coverage motorcycle helmet, which is also black.

"This is the 'combat suit,' but its defensive capabilities are definitely not as good as your own Battle Dress."

I took the clothes and then put them on through the Crystal.

The collar is high, and when paired with a full-coverage motorcycle helmet, it can completely cover the body;

The waist also has buckles to secure the belt, preventing it from coming loose during movement;

But...

It's too thin. Even though I feel like I'm wearing clothes, it feels like I'm naked.

Soothing my shame, I asked:

"You're all dressed, what's next?"

Minister Hefi nodded.

"Ceruno, cast your magic on the bodysuit."

"Huh? Do you want me to apply a screen protector?"

"Encapsulation is a bit different from direct use; SpiCa will use this to demonstrate."

Minister Hefi took a test tube from my belt and tossed it to SpiCa, who then infused it with his own magic.

"These four batteries are extra carriers. You can have a trusted magical girl leave magic on them, just in case."

So that's what it's for. But this thing doesn't look like a battery.

I replied, "Then let's get Heat Haze to do it four times."

Ceruno retorted, "Hey, since this is a reconnaissance mission, there must be better options than high-explosive grenades, right?"

SpiCa was packaged, but Minister Hefi didn't rush to use it; he put the test tube back into his belt.

"As long as the battery stays in your belt, you don't need to worry about the magic failing; the Magic Supply System will stabilize the magic. But if you want to use it..."

She pressed the button above the battery and threw it at Ceruno.

"Huh? Eh!"

A flash of white light appeared in the test tube, and a White Silk burst out, binding Ceruno. Unable to break free, she could only writhe on the ground, her curvaceous figure fully exposed.

"Yes, that's roughly how it's used."

Minister Hefi shrugged and introduced the situation, while Ceruno shouted at the top of her lungs:

"I know how to seal it now, so let me go!"

It is indeed very useful, but unlike a continuously effective protective film or stealth technology, the magic encapsulated in the battery is a one-time use.

This thing is similar to the magic scrolls commonly found in games.

SpiCa untied the White Silk binding Ceruno, who scrambled to her feet, muttering, "Why did you use me as an example?!" before stabbing my chest with her wand. Ceruno's magic flowed from the hard ruby tip into my bodysuit.

He poured magic into me while chuckling and teasing me.

"Miluno looks even flatter in that bodysuit."

This topic is really infuriating.

"Then you can wear it?"

"No, I don't like tight clothes!"

Minister Hefi also used encapsulation technology on this bodysuit, so the magic injected into it won't take effect immediately, just like the battery from before; it needs to be activated through some means.

"Yes, you did a great job."

Minister Hefi patted Ceruno on the head and then said to me:

"Miluno, you have two buttons on your wrist, each corresponding to a switch for a magic device inside your bodysuit. Now try activating the protective shield."

Find the button.

Press down.

A familiar protective film appeared over his entire body, even covering his helmet and belt.

"Can it be turned on again after it's turned off?"

"Able."

The switch means a reusable stealth and protective film.

Although it was my own request, Minister Hefi is truly remarkable for actually being able to do it; he deserves to be the Minister of the Production and Manufacturing Department.

"Alright, then please have Aunt Yuehan encapsulate the invisibility spell."

I emptied some of the debris from the Star Crystal, then installed the enormous Magic Supply System into Crystal. Having completed all of this, I clapped my hands.

"Forget about any unmanned reconnaissance; I'll Past myself."

Ceruno exclaimed urgently, "Shouldn't we use a drone to test your theory? Go straight Past? You're overconfident!"

"I'll be the guinea pig myself."

Judging from the last incident, that theory is basically correct.

The surveillance system on the Other Side, with its comprehensive coverage, can only monitor things in that world, while the Ceruno Bubble is essentially another independent little world.

With Aunt Yuehan's invisibility magic, as long as the ground wormhole isn't discovered, no one will find out I exist...

"No, I understand your eagerness, but this matter must be handled with caution."

SpiCa, which is usually very proactive in organizing investigative operations, surprisingly voiced its opposition.

"Let's test it with drones first, using the plan you discussed at noon... Hefi, go to the guest room and get some sleep! We'll wake you up before the official operation!"

SpiCa casually activated a White Silk teleportation ring and pushed Minister Hefi inside.

"Then there's the matter of Yuehan. Miluno's magic can directly open the path to the 'The Other Side' of the ground. This secret must also be kept from her, so please ask her not to mention it when she seals the magic."

Spica doesn't entirely trust Aunt Yuehan either...

Ceruno nodded with mixed feelings.

After saying that, SpiCa looked at me again and asked, "Miluno, you were quite against me doing personnel reconnaissance before, right? Why are you so proactive now?"

"I didn't want to go before because of the unknown. I definitely wouldn't want to go to a place where I know nothing and die. But now that I've seen and even experienced the situation on the 'The Other Side,' I'm sure I can come back at any time, so I won't resist reconnaissance anymore... Most importantly, even if there are risks, I'll be safer doing this than the rest of you."

SpiCa sighed.

"I originally wanted to organize a reconnaissance team and lead it Past, but no one but you can use this 'carry' item..."

She looked somewhat melancholy; she hadn't yet escaped the shadow of what happened seven years ago.

"Then leave it to me, SpiCa."

"It's about making the best use of everyone's talents. As the Association's chief of staff, you just need to keep an eye on things from the rear."

"Honestly, it's not your place to lecture me."

Even though I was saying nice things, she showed signs of dissatisfaction.

"Let's use drones to test your theory first."