12:00 PM, Yokohama International Conference Center, Security Headquarters.
"The goal of Sekimoto the essay competition."
"We questioned Sekimoto again today, and it was confirmed that his mind was being manipulated."
The entire security room was filled with the heads of various areas, while Hattori Gyoubu stood in front of Katsuto Jumonji was eating a sandwich, reporting the information he had previously obtained from two students of the First High School.
"Organizations that have exploited these Sekimoto and targeted the papers may resort to extreme measures."
"I hope Jumonji won't let his guard down at the venue."
"These are Saegusa- senpai's words of advice."
After speaking, Hattori Gyoubu stood at attention, awaiting Jumonji's next instructions.
"Understood!"
While Hattori Gyoubu was giving his report, he quickly finished a sandwich, then stood up from his seat.
" Hattori and Kirihara will be in charge of security around the venue."
"Understood!"
Upon hearing Jumonji's words, the two immediately turned to leave and go to guard the area they were responsible for.
" Hattori, Kirihara!"
"Yes."
The two looked at Jumonji with a puzzled expression when Jumonji suddenly called out to them.
"Given the current complex situation, do you sense anything is amiss?"
Something seems off.
Takeaki Kirihara lowered his head, deep in thought.
"Actually, I came to check out the area last week, and I feel that the number of foreigners today is significantly higher than last week."
Hattori Gyoubu spoke up about an unusual situation, a conclusion he reached after careful observation: it wasn't just a single area, but rather a fan-shaped pattern converging towards the center of the venue from all directions.
This phenomenon becomes more pronounced the closer one gets to the Yokohama International Conference Center.
"Does Hattori think so too?"
"Yes!"
"It seems what I'm seeing isn't limited to just one specific area."
Jumonji crossed his arms and looked at Takeaki Kirihara again.
Where is Kirihara?
"Any discoveries?"
"Yes!"
"Compared to the venue, the streets were filled with a strange, menacing aura."
Because of his father's naval background, Takeaki Kirihara is more sensitive to killing intent.
"Yes, that's true."
"It might be safer inside the venue with Chiba Yeyou present, but outside the venue..."
Jumonji thought for a moment without opening his eyes, then suddenly opened them and quickly made a decision.
" Hattori, Kirihara, put on your bulletproof vests!"
"Ah!"
"I see!"
The two were only stunned for a moment before realizing that this was a necessary protective measure.
"This is Jumonji from First High School. Notify the Joint Security Team that all members must wear bulletproof vests starting this afternoon!"
"I'll repeat myself: you must wear a bulletproof vest when performing security duties!"
Jumonji picked up the communicator and immediately issued the order.
With a command from Jumonji, the personnel from the Ninth School responsible for security immediately began working diligently, and time slowly passed by.
2:58 PM, Yokohama International Conference Center, Auditorium.
"I must say, these guys have some pretty creative ideas. Although many of them aren't mature technologies yet, they're already moving in that direction."
Chiba Yeyou nodded, looking at the group of people who had just retreated with some admiration.
On the stage is a 'spherical' device, which is a prop from the thesis of senior student Suzune Ichihara from Ichika High School.
"Of course!"
Mayumi Saegusa said matter-of-factly from the side.
That's right, when she saw Mayumi Saegusa, Chiba Yeyou decisively abandoned Erika Chiba and the others, which earned her a few eye rolls.
"You need to understand, those who can present their papers on stage are the cream of the crop among the top science students from the nine universities!"
"While they may have some flaws, they are truly skilled and capable!"
As they were speaking, the auditorium suddenly went dark.
"The research topic for First High School is: Gravity-Controlled Nuclear Fusion Reactor!"
"Thirty minutes!"
After the familiar introduction of Suzune Ichihara- senpai, the lights came on again, and Suzune Ichihara- senpai stood confidently on the stage.
What is needed for the practical application of nuclear fusion power generation?
"This point was already made clear in the last century."
As Suzune Ichihara finished Kanon, she pressed the button on her mobile terminal, and the dim sphere emitted a blue-white light, which grew stronger and stronger.
Of course, this reaction is unstable, or rather, temporarily stable; after a period of time, the reaction stops.
The screen in the center of the stage began to display the operating principle of the experiment, and Suzune Ichihara began to explain it.
"First, there's the time required to ionize hydrogen as fuel, generate enough heat, and initiate fusion, as well as maintaining that state."
As Suzune Ichihara explained, the screen continuously displayed analyses of the fusion reaction process.
"As you can see, these problems have been resolved using release magic."
"Another problem is overcoming the electromagnetic repulsion after plasmaization to bring the atomic nuclei into contact."
"However, no effective solution has yet been found for this problem."
When Taisho Suzune Ichihara reached this point, she clearly glanced at Chiba Yeyou.
She had always felt that perhaps Chiba Yeyou could help her solve this problem; it was a strange feeling, but unfortunately...
Therefore, a stable nuclear fusion reaction cannot be achieved.
It seems Rin-chan harbors a lot of resentment towards you!
Mayumi Saegusa Chiba Yeyou nudged Yoru Chiba with her elbow.
"It's not my fault, I really had things to do."
Chiba Yeyou laugh.
What are you busy with?
"Secret!"
15:20, Port of Yokohama.
A ship resembling a cruise ship is docked here, with a group of crew members inside. At the head of the crew is a general dressed in the uniform of the Cosmic Nation, and behind him is a map of the entire Yokohama.
Deployment complete!
"So easy!"
"So..."
Let's proceed according to plan!
Just as the general was feeling smug, 400 nautical miles from Port of Yokohama, at a depth of 800 meters, a dark submarine was silently observing everything.
Unlike the cruise ship, none of the people here, including the submarine, bore any identification or affiliation. No one knew where they came from; they were simply watching everything with cold indifference!
In a dark, antique-style room on Cosmic Street, Mr. Zhou gently pulled back the curtains, a cold smile playing on his lips.
"Currently, maintaining this device requires highly skilled mages, but through high energy recovery rates and the use of setup magic, I believe that this gravity-controlled Magic Sequence nuclear fusion reactor, which only requires mages to perform ignition operations, is definitely achievable."
Inside the auditorium of the Yokohama International Conference Center, Suzune Ichihara was still speaking eloquently. Several sets of experimental equipment had already been changed. As Suzune Ichihara finished Kanon, the entire audience burst into applause.
"That's amazing!"
Mayumi Saegusa couldn't help but sigh.
"Yes, that's what happened..."
Chiba Yeyou's expression suddenly changed.
"They're here!"