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The current ti was 3:30 PM on October 30th, 2095 AD.
Future generations would refer to this turning point as the "Scorched Halloween". The "Yokohama Incident" that instigated this event began at this mont.
After First High's presentation ended, Fujibayashi struck up an idle conversation with Toshikazu in the main hall -- they had been together since the morning, so they were almost running out of topics -- when suddenly his brow twitched and he broke off.
The terminal reserved for ssaging (a security device with no data storage capabilities and was strictly reserved for powerful signal broadcast) in his breast pocket was vibrating.
Sending an apologetic look towards Fujibayashi, he turned around to pick up the phone.
"This is Chiba, is it Inagaki? What!?
......Understood, I'm on my way."
Inspector Chiba turned around to find Fujibayashi also finishing her phone call.
"I need to head to the scene."
"I will remain here."
Neither of them asked whether the other person received the sa communication they did. Putting their faith that they were on accord, there was no feeling of incompatibility.
"Sorry! Contact
later if anything cos up."
Fujibayashi nodded and didn't waste her breath as Toshikazu fairly flew towards his car with magic fueling his sprint. -- His feet appeared to be moving faster.
"What's the situation!?"
Three minutes after receiving the transmission, Toshikazu roared into the phone slotted in the car for more information as he sped towards the scene.
"The exploding car that plowed into the control building is still burning. There are no follow up suicide attacks."
On the other side of the receiver ca a much more composed report. Even so, the contents of the ssage were not relaxing.
The target was the Harbor Control Building near Hillside Harbor.
The sturdy construction material itself was able to repel the heat and force from the explosion so there was no need to worry on that account. However, the staff mbers were all civilians and must be paralyzed into inaction after being on the receiving end of a terrorist attack. In the anti, while the staff were evacuating and before harbor security could take over, there will be a massive surveillance hole over the harbor proper.
(Too reliant on bureaucracy!)
Owing to resistance from politicians who were hostile to the expansion of organizations such as national defense and police, harbor control and airport control were all relegated to civilian control. Harbors for island nations is synonymous to the national border, so if they hated handing things over to the army, at least there should be ard police on station. This was sothing that the Chiba Family, including Toshikazu, had proposed long before.
"The cargo ship moored in the harbor has fired rockets. They appear to be infantry mounted weaponry."
Toshikazu was so shocked that he almost caused an accident as he frantically pulled back on the wheel and roared back into the mic.
"Nationality!?"
"It's registered as an Australian freighter, but based on its shape, it's probably an amphibious vessel for mobile forces." The registration was falsified.
What the hell were the guys in immigration and the coast guard doing! Suppressing the urge to scream, Toshikazu switched the call.
"......Father? It's Toshikazu. Right now the Yokohama Hillside Harbor is under attack from a camouflaged vessel of unknown nationality. Please request help from national defense. Afterwards, please send Ikazuchimaru and Orochimaru to
ASAP. ......What about
Orochimaru? We already decided that it's going to Erika!"
In order to receive further orders from the unit, Fujibayashi headed for her own car. It wasn't that she didn't want want Toshikazu to chase after her, she truly was going stay here. That was because she was using the transmitter instead of the wheel.
Also, Fujibayashi thought, the one who made that prediction last night was none other than herself, but even she never expected things to turn so grave. Based on her initial estimates, she thought that the spies' confederates would attempt to abduct hostages to rescue their comrades.
Thus, Fujibayashi was quite surprised when she heard the number of n and equipnt that Toshikazu shifted at her advice. Now, that move seed to have paid dividends. Was this brawn over brains? Fujibayashi thought with amazent.
The hour pointed to 3:37 PM.
Suddenly, explosions and vibrations shook the conference hall.
The audience had no clue what was going on and had no idea what to do.
"Miyuki!"
At this ti, Tatsuya called out the na that held the highest priority in his mind.
"Onii-sama!"
Hearing the response from below stage, Tatsuya took two steps -- one to leap off the stage, the second to adjust his posture -- to reach his sister's side. Although she was in the second row, Miyuki's reaction was equally swift as she reached Tatsuya's side.
"Onii-sama, what is......"
Miyuki asked hesitantly. Though she was slightly bewildered, she was not shocked out of her wits.
"Must be a hand grenade near the front entrance."
On the other hand, Tatsuya didn't show a hint of anxiety or confusion. Tatsuya had already heard this sort of disruption nurous tis when training with the Independent Magic-Equipped Battalion. Based on this experience, he didn't even need to access the information dinsion to know that the incident occurred near the entrance of the building. While this was no cause for optimism, but now that he had successfully reunited with Miyuki, there was nothing else he needed to worry about.
"Grenades!? Are the upperclassn alright?"
"The front entrance have security personnel arranged by the Association along with Magicians with combat experience. The average criminal organization stands no chance......"
Despite Tatsuya's answer, he still had a foreboding premonition. Earlier, Fujibayashi handed him a data card that detailed the possibility that foreign governntal organizations may have a hand in this.
As if to prove his foreboding premonition beyond all doubt, several gunshots were heard.
(Those aren't automatic rifles......
They're high powered rifles used against Magicians!)
The average firearm was rendered impotent against the magic wielded by combat Magicians.
The Juumonji Family's Phalanx was the pinnacle of this and stood as its finest example.
In the latter half of the 21st century, the primary armant for infantry remained firearms, so bullet-resistant magic brought a huge advantage in land warfare.
However, offense and defense always swung back and forth. In order to compensate for powerful defenses, even stronger attacks will be developed. Magic was no exception, as magic was not omnipotent. If the moving object's inertia exceeded magic's interference strength, then the subsequent magic failure would cause any speed reducing, trajectory altering or targeting magic to fizzle.
A physical shield that was penetrated would only reduce the blow, but if magic failed to alter the phenonon then that was the sa as having no defenses whatsoever.
The design behind anti-Magician high powered rifles was to introduce high speed rounds with extre penetration to render defensive magics from Magicians to be ineffective. However, in order to achieve bullet speeds that will nullify magic from combat Magicians, the technique and developnt level must surpass typical production caliber by at least 2 or 3 levels.
This is practically beyond even the main armies of smaller countries. Private ownership -- without governnt support -- like criminal organizations or terrorists was frankly impossible. Speaking of which, during the assault on Hachiji Special Detention Center several days ago, Lu Gonghu's comrades were equipped with high powered rifles. For such attacks to strike at such close intervals hinted at a powerful force backing them. Based on this, the enemy was almost guaranteed to be minions from the Great Asian Alliance, or even soldiers from the Alliance itself. Still, what was the reason for their grand assault?
Tatsuya was slightly perplexed. Without knowing his opponent's goals, there was no way to predict the degree of escalation. Generally speaking, he should "prepare for the worst
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