64 64. Plans for the Future!
Kouske's POV
I have been trying to master Senjutsu for a while, and because of my other skills like Plant Manipulation, Vine Manipulation, Earth Manipulation, and Search, I have finally acquired Senjutsu (F). These skills made it much easier for me to learn Senjutsu. Now, I just have to train it further to evolve it.
Senjutsu (F): Senjutsu, also known as Sage Arts, grants users enhanced physical abilities, heightened senses, and the ability to manipulate natural energy for offensive and defensive techniques. It enables users to sense and harness the energy of nature, enhancing their combat prowess and allowing them to perform powerful techniques such as elemental manipulation and energy blasts. Additionally, Senjutsu users can enter different stages of Senjutsu, with higher levels granting greater power and endurance. They can also commune with nature and gain insights into their surroundings, making them formidable opponents in battle. Senjutsu is also excellent for concealing one's aura and hiding their presence. It allows users to identify the supernatural and others' aura on a whole different level. Furthermore, it grants users the ability to heal others, with the potential for further enhancement through rigorous practice.
My skills in various types of magic have also improved as I learned from Vritra while teaching Momo about magic. Now, my proficiency rivals that of Ultimate Class Magicians. To obtain an official magician's license, I'll need to meet with Mephistopheles.
Becoming an Ultimate Class Magician is prestigious among humans, as they are the top-ranking members of any magician organization. However, before I can attempt that exam, I must first pass the exams to become a Low-High Class Magician. These exams can be taken within any prominent magical organization, but the Ultimate Class Magician exam requires approval from several Ultimate Class Magicians from different organizations to ensure impartial judgment.
While I'm not affiliated with any magician organizations, I plan to make arrangements with Grauzeberer to take these exams. Becoming an Ultimate Class Magician will allow Akatsuki to legally issue magician certificates and identifications, ensuring compliance with the law. Ultimate Class Magicians have the authority to establish their own magician organizations.
As far as I know, there are only two Ultimate Class Magicians in Grauzeberer: Mephistopheles and Gregory Faust, the father of George Faust, the Dimension Lost Longinus wielder. Additionally, there are six in the Golden Dawn Magician Organization, which are the two leading magician organizations. Other smaller organizations typically only have one Ultimate Class Magician.
I'll abide by the laws as long as they're reasonable. Taking the tests to become a recognized organization isn't too much of a bother for me, especially if it helps us avoid being labeled as illegal or a terrorist organization. Additionally, I need to start recruiting more seriously now that most of Akatsuki's preparations are complete.
Sakuya can also easily become an Ultimate Class Magician if she takes the test. She's been practicing diligently and has become proficient in Space and Sealing Magic. Her mastery over Time, Space, and Sealing Magic combined makes her a terrifying force. Her barrier around the house is always active, and anything lower than the full-powered attack of a Satan Class Being cannot even scratch it, and her proficiency is only getting better.
At least in my house, those supernatural beings cannot barge in whenever they want willy-nilly. They will be in for a surprise counter-attack and curses if anyone even tries to barge in, and we will know immediately if someone's trying to enter my house unannounced. I've never really liked those fanfics where supernatural beings can barge into the protagonist's house unannounced whenever they feel like it, as if they owned the place.
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I'm currently in the shopping district, thankfully alone. If any of the girls were with me, it would be hell. I'm just doing some necessary shopping for myself, and I'll have to hide my bags when I get home and stash them in the wardrobe without anyone noticing. Otherwise, I'll have to deal with the drama of why I didn't take anyone else shopping with me. Though Sakuya will definitely know. I'm in my adult form because people would find it weird for an almost 8-year-old kid to be strolling around the shopping district alone.
As I finish my business, I feel my Longinus acting up, beckoning me in a certain direction. I follow my instinct and find a family of four browsing the toy section of the mall. There's a little boy around 7 or 8 with brownish-orange hair and golden-brown eyes, and a younger girl with dark brown hair and golden-brown eyes. They might be hard to recognize, but they still bear resemblances to their teenage selves, and with their parents, Yuki Saibai, a mangaka, and Yuki Ringo, a famous fashion designer, looking the same, I know their identity even without using Observe. They're Yuki Rito and Yuki Mikan.
Since I also plan to go into the entertainment and technological industry, being acquainted with Saibai would be good. I should just greet him for now, and then we can talk about business. As I start walking towards them, something feels odd. My powers are acting up again, like an instinct, and it's coming from Rito. I can see various colored strings around him. Before I can inspect those, I'm already in front of them, and Saibai is looking at me straight, probably because of how I approached and stared at them. So, I decided to start by greeting them.
"Hi. Are you mangaka Yuki-sensei?" asks Kouske in a cheery mood.
"Yes. But how do you know me? I don't really appear in any media..." says Saibai suspiciously.
"You see, I saw your recent work, Switch Onmyouji. It's quite good. I am starting my own agency, and I was really interested in working with you," says Kouske.
Hearing Kouske's praise, Saibai makes a goofy face, showing his wife how he's starting to become more famous. His wife has a pleasant expression and just smiles at Saibai.
"I see. But I am really busy with my current manga, and I don't think this is the place to talk about business," Saibai says, making a serious face and gesturing to his family.
Kouske understands Saibai's message and decides it would be better to talk about business another time. Saibai and his wife in the canon never had much time for their children as they were always busy working outside the home. It may not be the case now, but they must still be busy, starting their careers.
Saibai is extremely talented as a mangaka, and his special feature is how he can draw much faster than a normal artist, almost at superhuman speed. His recent manga, Switch Onmyouji, is bound to gain massive success, which might not have been directly shown in To Love Ru, but it was mentioned in Yubuki Kentaro-sensei's another series.
"I understand. I don't want to intrude on your family time. I am Akatsuki. This is my card. I hope we can set a date to sit somewhere and discuss some things," Kouske says while giving out his card, specially made for his identity as Akatsuki.
"Sure. I will get in touch with you," says Saibai.
Omniscient POV
Normally, most people might not get in touch again after suddenly being approached by a complete stranger, but Kouske put some suggestions in his mind so that they could at least have a meeting and talk.
After that, Kouske also gets introduced to his family, and after a brief exchange of words, Kouske and they, go their separate ways. But nobody notices Kouske's hand movements and how he severed some of Rito's strings of fate. Now Rito won't have that super lecherous luck and won't have those lucky pervert moments. He could lead a normal life. Kouske also severed some of his most severe connections, like his fated encounter with a certain alien princess and some others.
Kouske doesn't feel any guilt, as Rito never really appreciated his connections and fate. But Kouske knows Rito is genuinely a nice and kind guy. He is a lot more respectable than Issei. Kouske hopes that at least in this life, Rito will be able to confess his love to Haruna and lead a happy life with her, as there's nothing stopping them now. After that, Kouske goes back home in a genuinely happy mood while also thinking about setting up an actual agency.
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After arriving home, Kouske decides to call his father's office for the first time. On the other end, a receptionist picks up the call.
Kouske: Hello, this is Kouske Miyamura. May I speak with Tanaka-san, please?
Kouske intended to speak with the Managing Director (MD), and he knew the MD's direct landline number must be somewhere in the house. However, he felt too lazy to search for it, so he opted to call the office reception number instead. But, he thought if he asked Sakuya, she would have found it for him instantly.
Receptionist: Hello. Do you have an appointment with him?
The receptionist asked incredulously upon hearing the young voice on the other side. Was this someone just wasting her time while she was busy doing makeup?
Kouske: No, but if you could inform him about me, he will speak to me. Or you could transfer the call directly to his room.
Receptionist: *sigh* Listen, kid, we're busy, and if you don't have an appointment, then stop wasting my time. My time is important.
With that, the receptionist hangs up with a snort, feeling irritated. Not just anyone can speak to the MD willy-nilly just because they want to. This particular receptionist is the newest recruit to the job and still doesn't know much about the company. She also boasts about her job in one of Japan's best conglomerates, making most of her female friends (harpy) jealous.
Kouske stands there for a while with an indistinguishable facial expression. After almost two minutes, the phone rings again. This time it's the MD. It seems an old receptionist overheard a bit of their conversation and grew suspicious. She checked the number and found out it was their boss's house landline number. At this time, most landline phones don't provide any function to check caller IDs. But some influential people can have this function installed by talking to the providers, for an extra fee. When she learned of this, she immediately rebuked her junior and went to the MD to inform him about the situation.
MD: Miyamura-sama! It's a surprise to receive a call from you. How can I assist you today?
Tanaka-san has been working in the company for a long time and has been one of their most trusted employees. Kouske's father had given him this important position. He has also met Kouske several times, and Kouske has that memory in mind. Tanaka-san is always busy working for the company in the capital Tokyo, living with his family there.
Kouske: I hope you're doing well, Tanaka-san. I have a small favor to ask. I have a friend who's quite passionate about Ferrari cars, and I was wondering if you could arrange for them to visit the Ferrari headquarters in Italy.
MD: Of course, sir. That sounds like an exciting opportunity. Would you like me to schedule a meeting with the owner of Ferrari or arrange for a tour of the facility?
Kouske: Both, if possible. I want my friend to experience everything, from seeing the inner workings of the company to test-driving some of their iconic cars.
Who hasn't had such a dream at least once in their lifetime? With the Miyamuras being such a prominent Worldwide Conglomerate, arranging this should be possible.
MD: Understood, sir. I'll make the necessary arrangements and keep you updated on the details.
Kouske: Thank you, Tanaka-san. I appreciate your prompt assistance.
MD: It's my pleasure, sir. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
Tanaka-san asked a bit nervously, knowing about the earlier rudeness of the new employee. He was already contemplating a suitable punishment for her. She should have been more diligent in her duties and not wasted company time on personal matters.
Kouske: Yes. The one who answered the phone earlier, reduce her salary by 25% for the next four months and increase her working hours by two hours during that time. If she is dissatisfied, terminate her employment.
Kouske might seem somewhat lighthearted, but he doesn't tolerate negligence in the workplace. She should have taken her responsibilities more seriously, especially considering her role as a receptionist. It's crucial to verify the identities of important callers for the company's sake. Her actions could potentially harm the company, so this serves as a minor consequence.
MD: Understood. I'll take care of it. Is there anything else?
Kouske: That will be all for now, thank you. Have a good day.
Kouske plans to discuss the agency with him on another occasion.
MD: You too, Miyamura-sama. Goodbye.
After ending the call, Kouske books airline tickets for everyone in the Miyamura House for the following week. They'll be staying for a week or more, so he also pre-books hotel rooms and arranges for a tourist guide.
[A/N: Kouske has finally started to accept his identity in this life, though unconsciously. How is the chapter? What is the point of the general people studying magic in Danmachi aside from elves? I think the elves could use a few basic magics even before getting falna because of their magic affinity. Or is it just a fanfic only thing? Normal people can only use magic skills from their falna. So is there any reason they research magic? Does it help? They cannot use it even if they understand the magic. Is it just for onowledge? And how do they make magic books? Do all the magic books contain the same spells when they are made by the same person?]
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