Country Without Magic

RAFS chapter 16

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"I didn't know you were so proficient in a foreign language."

Misaka said to Sakura as they made their way to Misaka's house. A few minutes ago Sakura helped Venions party communicate with the police officer and clear up the misunderstanding. Misaka then out of nowhere invited the group to her house.

'Was she this careless of a person?' Sakura wondered.

Misaka invited some random people to her house. Not to mention she was skipping class for this. Sakura was a little confused as to why Misaka seemed so enthusiastic about all this.

*Cracle…boom.

*Drip!

Suddenly light raindrops started pouring down.

"Oh no! it's starting to pour down," Misaka exclaimed, took Sakura's hand, and ran. She also gestured for the party behind her to run as well.

As they ran down the streets the raindrops became heavier. Misaka's house wasn't far but the rain still caught up to them so they took shelter under the shafts of a convenience store.

"Phew, that was close. Are you guys all right?" Misaka asked the group.

But in return, all she got was confused faces.

"Uh, Saku-chan. Translation please."

"Sigh." Sakura sighed and turned to the group,

"She asked if you guys are all right."

"Uh..um..yeah we are fine," Venion replied.

Sakura relayed the message back to Misaka.

While talking to Sakura Misaka noticed that Lilia was having trouble with her fuzzy hair.

She went to Lilia and said, " Do you want to get some oil from the convenience store? It's on me."

Sakura translated from behind her, " She is concerned about your fuzzy hair, and is offering to get some free oil for your hair."

Lilia agreed and they made their way into the store. Melissa also tagged along. And since Jack and Jakir were curious about what they were doing they also went in.

Johan couldn't go in with the big shield on his back.

So, he gave the shield to Venion and went in.

Leaving only Sakura and Venion outside beneath the shed.

Sakura didn't want to go in since she was still feeling a little guilty inside. And Venion on the other hand wanted to talk to Sakura about something.

"Umm..you seem to know our language. Do you know my country?" Venion decided to be direct about his approach. He wanted to learn some information about this place.

Sakura who was deep in thought was brought back to reality by Vernon's question.

She realized that she knew very little about these people. She didn't know if these people had any malicious intent.

'Astra, buy some basic information about these people and their country and send it directly to my brain.' Sakura said in her mind.

<it would take 1EP. Would you like to proceed?>

'Yes.'

A torrent of information entered Sakura's mind.

To her relief, it seems these people did not have any criminal records. And their position in their country was also average.

"Um...miss are you alright?"

Suddenly Venion Said out loud seeing that Sakura wasn't replying to him.

"Uhm. Yes, I am fine. I was just spacing out a little. What were you asking?"

"I asked if you knew about my country and if you knew the way to get out of this country."

"I know your country and as for how to get out of here…um...u"

'Astra?'

<They will be teleported out once the illusion ends.>

"You can return when the day is over," Sakura said with an apologetic smile. She felt a little bad for keeping these people trapped here. More so because she can easily end the illusion and free them at any moment.

"Miss, if I may be rude. How are you so sure that we will return at the end of the day." Venion was a little confused about how Sakura knew all of this.

'That's because I made this world.'  At least that's what Sakura wanted to say but she just chuckled and said,

" It's a secret."

"Saku-Chan I need your translation." Suddenly Misaka's voice was heard.

"Hai, Coming," Sakura said as she also went inside the convenience store.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you. If you ever come across buildings clad in red inside the forest, don't go near it."

Sakura felt like she should warn these people of the danger of going near the Sakura tree in her yard. After all, the last thing she wanted was for them to die because of the system's overprotectiveness.

As Sakura went inside the store Venion stood there confused with a lot of questions in his mind.

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"Saku-chan. They are saying something which I don't understand." Misaka complained as Sakura walked into the store.

Sakura looked towards Lilia who was trying to say something.

"Um, why don't you people use magic, and instead use magic tools?" Lilia asked with a bit of curiosity.

"People here can't use magic," Sakura said the most straightforward answer she could think of.

"Eh! Really?" Lilia was a little surprised. She hasn't heard of people who can't use magic. She looked at Sakura and Misaka with a curious gaze.

There were many questions in her mind.

'How do these people fight monster hoard or how do these people take care of enemy nations? They may have advanced magic tools but it's really a matter of time before their technology is copied by other nations. Without Strong backing, it's just a matter of time before their nation is trampled by others.'

Melissa, who was standing beside her jolted her awake from her thoughts.

"Come on now, let's not pry into their business. Shall we." Melissa said with a smile.

After that, the group started to look around the store for some time since the rain was still going in full swing.