After traveling an hour by car, a lab building slowly ca into sight.
It was the Mana Nuclear Energy Research Institute, which I visited once with Director Lee.
Thanks to the arrangents made by Director Lee, we were able to enter the lab without doing any identification procedures at the entrance.
I parked my car at the research center parking lot, which had a lot of empty parking spaces.
As soon as we got out of the car, Ryan approached us and greeted us.
"Youre late. I was worried. Was everything fine?"
Lilia, who got out of the car, ran toward Ryan as soon as she saw him.
BROTHER RYAN!
Oh, Lilia. How have you been?"
Looking at them greet them greet each other happily, it felt like they knew each other very well.
"Thank you, Sihyeon. Thank you very much for finding this tomboy."
"We were very lucky. The people who Lilia t as soon as she ca to this world were really nice."
"Let's go inside and talk about the details. The director of the research center is also waiting."
"Why is he waiting?"
"Hahaha. You'll find out when you see it for yourself."
We left the parking lot with Ryan and headed toward the entrance of the lab.
"Here you are! I've been waiting for you."
A familiar man approached us from the entrance of the lab. He greeted with a delighted look.
"It's been a while. Mr. Sihyeon."
"Hello, Youre!!!"
"I'm Heo Yung, the head of the research center."
"Oh I'm sorry I forgot your na. At that ti I was with Director Lee and"
"Haha! It's okay. It's been a while."
Director Yung smiled, waving his hand to , who felt ashad for forgetting his na.
Director Yung, who finished greeting , turned to Andras and Lilia.
"Then the people next to you"
"Um"
I was at a loss when I thought of how to introduce the two.
Looking at hesitating, Ryan whispered softly.
"It's all right. We've already explained the situation to Mr. Yung."
"Oh! Is that so?"
"After talking to Mr. Lee, I personally visited the research center and talked to Mr. Yung. In order to get the supplies, we really needed his help."
In order to make the dinsional door, complex equipnt and special materials were needed.
There are not many places in the country where such supplies can be made available on short notice.
"How are you? I'm Heo Yung, director of the Mana Nuclear Energy Research Institute."
"I'm Andras, from the Schnarfe family. Thank you so much, even though it was such a sudden request. And, this is my sister, Lilia
"Hello, glad to et you, Mr. Yung!"
"Uh. Mr. Sihyeon, are they really from the Schnarpe family?"
"Yes."
"Oh WOW really!"
I was surprised at the exaggerated response from Director Yung, and when I asked Ryan about what was going on, he replied.
Hmm, he t a mber of the Schnarpe family. In a way, that's a natural reaction."
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Ryan continued the explanation with a small smile.
"Schnarpe family has an overwhelming knowledge about Magic, especially about artifacts. And by Earths standard, their knowledge is far ahead."
"Ah."
"In fact, simple artifacts made by the Schnarpe family are of great value on Earth. Anyone involved in an artifact study would have the sa reaction as Mr. Yung."
Only then did I understand why the eyes of Director Yung were sparkling like that. It was as if he was eting his idol.
Director Yung guided us directly with a very polite attitude. And even while walking, he continued to talk to Andras whenever he could.
We followed Director Yung into the innermost part of the laboratory building. In the large space we arrived, there were various equipnt and materials.
"Here it is. I've got as much equipnt and materials as I can get from Director Lee. Please check it out."
"Thank you, Mr. Yung."
"Thank you."
Andras and Lilia imdiately began to check what was prepared. Director Yung watched the scene with a nervous face as if he were being evaluated.
"There is a little shortage of equipnt, but I think this is enough, we can manage."
Director Yung brightened up when Andras said it was enough.
"Ive made sure that the other researchers arent around the periter of this workshop. Please, feel free and work here."
"Thank you, Mr. Yung. Well start working on it right away."
"Um, can I watch the work from afar? If you're uncomfortable, I'll leave right away."
At the request of Director Yung, Andras nodded his head.
"It doesn't matter even if you look closely. If you have any questions, feel free to ask, and I'll give you an explanation."
"Huh?! Oh Oh, I'm so honored! Thank you! Thank you!!!"
"Don't ntion it. Rather, we're the ones who are bothering the Director. It's okay to ask, dont feel so burdened."
Director Yung trembled as if he was moved greatly by Andras's words.
After checking the equipnt and materials, Andras began working with Lilia. Director Yung looked closely at the two and sotis helped them with simple tasks.
I and Ryan, who are not very interested in this kind of thing, settled down nearby and talked.
"Is it okay for you to stay here? You're usually very busy, aren't you?"
Yeah, a huge amount of work has piled up, but right now, more than those things, it's most important to send Lilia back. And I want to be here for Andras."
For a mont, I felt jealous of the friendship between Andras and Ryan.
I turned my head and looked at the place where Andras was, he was working seriously and the work was in full swing.
Lilia, who had only been playful so far, was concentrating on her work with a serious expression.
I murmured a little surprised, looking at her figure.
"Lilia definitely looks different when shes working."
"Haha! I know. Usually, shes this playful and curious tomboy, but when it cos to working, she imrses herself as if she doesnt know whats happening around her."
It felt like a 180-degree change from her usual self.
Her focus on the work and the atmosphere around her was very similar to Andras.
We arrived at the lab in the morning and the work on making a dinsional door continued until it was close to dinner ti. While I and Ryan sat back and watched the scene, Schnarpe's siblings and Director Yung continued to work without eating anything for the whole ti.
I couldn't take food to them because I was worried that it might interfere with their work, so I just waited for them.
"It's over!" cried Lilia, raising her hands.
"Is it over?"
"Yes, Brother Sihyeon."
"So, we can go back to the Demon World now, right?"
The answer to my question ca out of Andras' mouth.
"The production is finished, but we still need more ti. Right now, it does not have the power to determine the coordinates to return to the Demon world and open the dinsional door."
"How long does that take?"
"I think it'll take about an hour."
"Great."
Fortunately, things seed to have gone well. My face and Ryans face brightened hearing Andras answer.
Thank You for the help, Mr. Yung.
No, it was a very aningful ti for to see Schnarpe's work in person. It would have been great if I could share this precious experience with all the researchers in the center.
Director Yung was satisfied as if he had achieved his lifelong dream, but on the other hand, he was very depressed that he could not share this experience with other researchers.
Despite the sulky Director Yung, everyone looked happy because things went well without any setbacks.
Except for one.
Lilia muttered with a gloomy expression.
"Uh I can't believe I have to go back already. There were still many things I wanted to do here"
Then, she clung to and said with a mournful look.
"Brother Sihyeon! I can really co back here? Right?"
"It's going to be hard right away, but I'll definitely bring you back later if we had a chance."
"Promise?"
Lilia seed really wanted to co back, so she kept asking for my confirmation again and again.
Andras, who was watching from the side, sighed quietly and said.
Lilia. There are other things you should be more worried about right now.
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I don't know about Father, but Mother shes really pissed off. Maybe it's going to be hard for you to get out of the mansion, even entering the workshop would be banned for a while
"Ugh?!"
Lilia twisted her face when she realized the price she had to pay for all the trouble she caused.
She stared at Andras as if asking for help, but he shook his head firmly despite seeing his sister's droopy eyes.
Andras's cold response made Lilia turn towards and Ryan for help, but we shrugged as if there was nothing we could do.
Lilia quickly realized that no one was not on her side and was frustrated.
When I was watching Lilias cheeks puffing up in frustration, Ryan's phone rang. He checked the phone screen and imdiately took the call.
"Oh! Mr. Lee? Yes, things went well here. In a little while, I think we can open the dinsional door to the Demon wor.!! What? What do you an?"
Ryan's face hardened in an instant.
The longer the call lasted, the more the people around noticed the unusual atmosphere.
Naturally, everyone's faces started getting filled with tension little by little.
As we were watching Ryan talking on the phone, suddenly there was a commotion on the outside.
Feeling strange, Director Yung went out to look at the situation. After a while, he returned with a flustered look.
"Oh, were in trouble!
Director Yung spoke as if he was having a panic attack.
What's going on, Mr. Yung?
Angels Its the Angels. They have surrounded this place. A man who called himself an "Executive officer" is in command. And I think hes looking for you guys."
Everyone's expression turned pale at the completely unexpected situation.
(To be Continued)
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