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When the exchange battle player selection eting started at First High, Tatsuya was told by Minami through the intercom that he had received a phone call.
"From where?"
Tatsuya asked Minami, who looked apologetic on the screen, without giving a bothered expression.
"It's Douki-sama, the manager of the Kanto branch of the Magic Association."
"Connect ."
Tatsuya thought that it was a hassle, but he ordered Minami to do so.
"As you wish."
Along with that voice, a thin man that was over fifty appeared on the monitor screen.
"Tatsuya Shiba, right? I'm Douki, the manager of the Kanto Branch of the Magic Association."
His tone was arrogant, but it was unclear whether it was due to his position as the branch manager of the Magic Association or based on the societal value of respecting the elders.
"I'm Shiba. So, what do you need?"
The old Tatsuya would have responded politely to such opponents so as not to make repercussions. But now his position had changed. Various persons were already approaching him in order to use his power, knowledge, and na. Tatsuya dared to ask back in a blunt tone so as to not mislead the branch manager.
"I've heard that you're back in Tokyo. We, the association, have sothing to ask you directly."
The branch manager expressed discomfort. Apparently he is a person that is easy to understand.
"Yes. I understand, ask it."
In response to Tatsuya, Douki was visibly frustrated.
"I prefer to say it directly. I want you to appear at the Kanto branch the day after tomorrow."
He seed to be sensible enough to talk without yelling. Still, in the sa arrogant tone, the branch manager ordered Tatsuya to co to the Association.
"Please ask the questions here."
"I've already told you! I'm not going to do it by phone!"
However, Douki's patience was soon exhausted.
"So, I will answer you directly by phone. Of course, 'as far as I can answer'."
On the other hand, Tatsuya continued to give a humorous answer with only superficial words. Even if the director of the Kanto branch of the Japan Magic Association made a loud voice, it would not hurt or discomfort the current Tatsuya.
"Are you going to refuse to appear? Magicians are affiliated to the association without exception."
The tone of the director changed to one that included a threat.
Of course, Tatsuya's response did not change from such a threat.
"I know. Under the laws of this country, anyone who obtains a magician's license, regardless of his or her circumstances, is affiliated to the Japan Magic Association. This provision also applies to high school students attached to Magic University before obtaining a license."
Douki snorted and nodded to Tatsuya's monotone answer.
"That's right. And if you are a magician affiliated to the association, you are obliged to obey the appearance order! "
"The Japan Magic Association does not have the authority to order an unconditional appearance just because I am a magician."
"What?"
Douki scread with a vacant face.
"If you want to force soone to go, follow the necessary steps."
Tatsuya struck the truth in that gap.
Just then, a notification of a call extension was displayed on the edge of the monitor screen.
"Excuse
for a second."
"Hey, wait!"
Ignoring the manager's demand, Tatsuya put the call on hold and switched to an extension call.
"I'm sorry to interrupt your call."
Minami spoke before Tatsuya could ask.
"What happened?"
"I have a call from Hayama-sama. What should I do? "
"Wait a minute. I'll end the call I'm receiving right away."
"As you wish."
Tatsuya returned the videophone to the call with the Magic Association.
"Sorry I made you wait."
"Hey, you. Just because you beca a little famous"
Tatsuya didn't listen to the director's complaint until the end.
"Let's et on another occasion. Now, if you don't have any other business, excuse ."
"Wait! This conversation is-"
Tatsuya pressed the call button on the videophone. This button acts as a connect switch when pressed before a call and as a disconnect switch when pressed during a call.
The monitor switched to the pending extension video.
"Minami, please connect."
"Yes, right away."
In response to Tatsuya's simple command, Minami operated the videophone without saying anything else.
"Tatsuya-sama, I'm sorry for interrupting you."
In contrast to Douki, the branch manager of the Magic Association, Hayama spoke to Tatsuya in a respectful polite tone and gave a non-sitting bow.
"No, no problem. It's over."
"Could you tell
where the call was from?"
"It was from the Magic Association. They were talking about
going to the association because they have sothing to ask."
"Hoh Did the Magic Association order Tatsuya, who is directly affiliated with the Yotsuba family, to appear? Was Chairman Tomitsuka on the other side? "
Hayama spoke in a polite tone, which was also extrely cold. Of course, that feeling was not directed at Tatsuya. Hayama was uncomfortable with the arrogant words of the Magic Association.
"Chairman Tomitsuka" is Tomitsuka Hisui, the current chairman of the Magic Association. She is the mother of Tatsuya and Miyuki's classmate, Tomitsuka Hagane.
"No, it was the branch manager Douki."
"The Kanto branch manager So, how did Tatsuya-sama reply? "
"I declined. From my current point of view, I don't like being seen as a push-over."
"I think it was a good decision."
Hayama gave a small, but respectful bow.
"So, what business does Hayama-san have with ?"
"Oh, pardon
for my rudeness. Actually, I would like to hear from Tatsuya-sama about the Master Clans eting. As you can predict, madam has asked if you have the intention to attend the eting."
"Aunt, no If mother decides that I should go, of course I will attend."
It wasn't the case that Tatsuya mistook the words for "aunt". It was an indication of his arguing that his position was false and that he was not really recognized as the son of the head.
The Hayama on the screen, at first glance, didn't seem to care about Tatsuya's misstatent.
"Then, please attend the Masters Clan conference that will be held from 11 am tomorrow. The designated place is the Kaga Daimon Hotel in Kanazawa."
"11 o'clock tomorrow. I understand."
Unfortunately, Tatsuya didn't know a hotel nad "Kaga Daimon Hotel
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