This Is Magic!

Let me think about it...

Sera put her hands on her hips and looked down at the stream.

The fish in the stream are no longer safe to eat; we need to wait for them to recover. What about the wild boars in the forest?

Sera scanned the surroundings with her divine sense and quickly found a piglet... but it didn't look like a wild boar. After observing the tracks, Sera twitched her lips. This pig was clearly a domesticated pig that had been released by humans not long ago. Judging from its carefree appearance, it would probably only be safe at noon, because something bad would happen sooner or later.

Look, it's run into Sera now. Since it's a gesture of goodwill from the Federation, Sera naturally accepted it. If she didn't, what would Sera and Herta eat tonight? They can't go hungry, can they?

Sera floated toward the suckling pig and caught it effortlessly, lifting it by its legs. Sera thought the pig would be perfect for roasting.

"This was... dropped by them?"

Herta looked at the little pig that Sera had brought back, feeling somewhat helpless.

"It should be."

Sera nodded and walked towards the stream to prepare to deal with the piglet. Although he didn't know how, he could simply learn from the database.

The stream's water has been restored to the clear state Miss Herta Remembrance thanks to the device, but the surrounding environment is no longer what it used to be.

Sera gently knocked the pig to sleep, quickly removed the unwanted parts, and then dissolved the removed tissue into the air before beginning to clean the pig.

What if we need hot water? No. 0 pulled out a heating device from somewhere. What if we need marinade? After rummaging around, No. 0 took out the Federation had prepared.

After a flurry of activity, Sera finally finished drying the clothes hanging to the side. Wiping away non-existent sweat, Sera decided to go for a walk in the forest with Miss Herta. No. 0 wasn't going because No. 0 said he wanted to stay behind and keep watch.

"Although I don't know the real situation, the environment here is so different from the information I found before, isn't it?"

Sera couldn't understand why, given that they were from a civilization capable of traversing the universe, some people would still litter.

A good natural environment is a precious thing. Just like Elena, whom Sera remembers, her hometown had a very bad environment. People could only barely survive in the presence of sewage, acid rain, and smog until the company arrived.

Although Sera didn't like the way some people in the company behaved, he had to admit that the galaxy couldn't exist without the company. The company had stabilized Order through tough measures, preventing the galaxy from descending into complete chaos and the emergence of numerous superhuman beings.

You're right.

Miss Herta sighed, radiating an aura of utter speechlessness.

"I never imagined that in just a few years, the environment of the Blue would have changed so much."

Looking at the reconnaissance data transmitted by the Herta Puppet, Miss Herta couldn't help but laugh in exasperation. This time, she really had to step in to save the Blue. Did she really think she could monitor the Blue while also checking out the environment?

She's a genius, but even geniuses need rest.

"What are these idiots thinking? Do they think they won't do anything unless I take action?"

"Calm down, at least we didn't realize it until things got really bad."

Sera crouched down, reached out to feel the ground, and then spoke.

"I'm not angry at all, I'm just speechless."

Miss Herta shook her head. She was starting to feel a little disappointed. It seemed that the plan to relocate could be put on the agenda. Let's call it Herta City.

As for the Blue, leaving a few dolls will suffice; she needs to find a place where she won't be disturbed.

What are you thinking about?

I'm thinking of moving.

Miss Herta led the way towards the camp, with Sera floating behind her.

"I need to find a place where I won't be disturbed by the outside world."

How about the Galactic Frontier?

Sera recalled her Remembrance and spoke up to remind Herta.

"If you like, you can hide it in an alternate dimension on the edge of the galaxy."

"Hey, I like that suggestion."

Miss Herta's beautiful eyes lit up, and she became excited, clearly organizing her plans.

"Those guys from the Genius Society always question my 'obvious verifiability,' complaining that it's unscientific, and they're always coming here to bother my research. Now that I've moved to the edge of the galaxy, let's see how much they can bother me then."

"Since they say this is unscientific..."

Sera smiled, for the perfect time to show the Herta magic had arrived.

"Then let's just say— This Is Magic!."

"Magic?"

Miss Herta lowered her head and began to think. Of course she had heard of magic, but she could use almost all of it with technological means. Magic originated from imagination and was impossible for mortals. That's why those fools from the Genius Society had nothing better to do than question her and a genius.

As for a magical explanation... Miss Herta's lips began to curl upwards; she seemed somewhat anticipating seeing the astonished expressions on the faces of those incessantly chattering old men.

"However, I'm not very familiar with it; I only have a basic understanding of the setting."

Miss Herta frowned slightly and looked up at Sera.

"You seem to know a lot about this?"

"I know it quite well."

Sera projected the data he had searched.

"After all, I'm a fan of anime and manga too."

Sera remembered that the first anime he watched after getting into anime was a witch-themed anime, which was adorably silly.

In that case, Miss Herta and that witch are both geniuses, a bit narcissistic, but everyone has the right to be narcissistic.

"Oh?"

Miss Herta was somewhat surprised, but geniuses do whatever they want, so it's not impossible that Sera likes anime.

"Want to come take a look with me?"

Sera extended an invitation to the future witch to join her group, and Herta believed that Sera must have her reasons for doing so, so he agreed without much hesitation.

"Okay, let's go back to the tent first."

Miss Herta led Sera back to the camp.

"Ms. Herta, Sera."

No. 0 noticed the two returning.

"No. 0, come with me."

Miss Herta walked into the tent without stopping, and Sera lifted the tent flap and waved to No. 0.

"OK."

After No. 0 jogged into the tent, Sera put it down.

"Hmm..."

Sera searched for a suitable anime...

Huh?

Sera's expression became dazed. He saw something that looked a lot like the anime that got him hooked on... Wait, there's something here too?! The Infinite Monkeys have unleashed their power?

Forget it, Sera stopped thinking about it. Since the most suitable option has been found, then of course she should use it.

The power was quietly activated, and the anime was projected into the air by Sera. Yes, the Authority of Corruption was meant to be used for his own convenience. Sera nodded in satisfaction. If he didn't use the Authority of Corruption to benefit himself, wouldn't that be a waste?