"Haha, what makes you think so?"
"Anyway, why did you create that apartment? Was it to get to the source?"
"I have no interest in that kind of thing. It's too tasteless to pursue something that is not even sure of its existence. It's not even a joke. Even if it really exists, who in this world can achieve it?"
"Someone must have reached it. Because someone was able to reach it, we know of its existence. However, those who reached there have never returned. All the magicians who reached there have disappeared. In any case, the group that has infinitely distant goals and will never be rewarded is the so-called magician."
"That's just your opinion."
"The ultimate goal of magicians is the Vortex of Origin, which is also known as the Akashic Records. It is the source of all phenomena in the world, that is, the cause and truth of everything. There is such a saying that there are all records of the past, present, and future of the world. There is no magician who will not desire the root."
As Aozaki Touko finished her words, the scene ended abruptly.
…
After watching the calm plot after the fierce battle, the audience's originally tense mood gradually relaxed.
It was also at this time that people realized that the previous plot only gave a one-sided perspective from Ryougi Shiki's side.
In fact, Kuroto Kiriya and Aozaki Touko are also taking their own actions.
However, unlike Ryougi Shiki who directly broke into Ogawa's apartment, Kuroto Kiriya and Aozaki Touko obviously did not directly contact Ogawa's apartment, but investigated the clues bit by bit.
In this situation, the nobles who had been unable to utter a word due to the almost suffocating plot finally had a chance to breathe, and thus, having not learned their lesson, they once again launched their usual criticism.
"This kind of work where the perspective jumps back and forth all of a sudden is really confusing to watch. It's so annoying!"
"That's right, it's true. There's no way to tell a complete story. This is simply the worst of the worst movies!"
"I admit that this film does have many advantages, but its shortcomings are also overwhelming!"
"Humph, don't think that just because I am willing to appreciate it will do. A truly excellent work should make people unable to stop!"
"… "
Du Lin did not pay too much attention to the nobles' behavior of setting up flags for themselves, but took the initiative to look at Elquet beside him.
After all, this was the first time in the film that the concept of origin was mentioned in detail. He was looking forward to what kind of evaluation the other party would give as a true vampire who had lived for a long time.
As expected, after seeing the root cause of the incident described in the plot, Elquet frowned slightly, and after a long while, he slowly said:
"The origin, the Akashic Records, the realm that contains all the records of the world's past, present, and future? To be honest, even with my knowledge, I cannot have a clear understanding of this concept. Perhaps, when I cross a higher level, I will have a clear understanding of this concept."
"Oh, a higher realm? Do you mean breaking through to the sixth level?"
In response to Durin's instinctive question, Elquet smiled mysteriously and murmured:
"Break through the sixth level? That's just a starting point."
"… "
He didn't expect the other party to say such shocking words. Before Du Lin could react, the vampire progenitor in front of him turned his head and focused his attention on the TV in front of him again.
Chapter 217 Episode 5: Spiral of Contradiction! (Fifteen)
Chapter 217
The discussion about the root cause quickly spread among the people in the Southern Territory, but most people still had no clear judgment on this concept. After a brief exchange, they could only shift the topic to the acquaintance between Aozaki Touko and Araya Soren.
After all, a guy like Araya Souren who is obviously the culprit is actually related to Aozaki Touko, so it is hard not to doubt Aozaki Touko's identity.
However, considering the help that Aozaki Touko provided to Kuroto Kirei and Ryougi Shiki in the previous plot, the audience did not really think that Aozaki Touko was Araya Souren's accomplice.
In contrast, the magicians of the Imperial Magic Academy had various opinions on the root cause and there was a lot of discussion.
"If we understand the origin in terms of concepts, it might be a substance that is the origin of the world and that constructs everything in the world. It is beyond the concept of God."
"Yes, after all, the power of gods is often just a single concept, and they have no way of controlling concepts outside of their own power. If the root really exists, it is much stronger than gods."
"But is it possible? Such a concept that is close to the birth of the world, let alone whether it really exists, is there really a magician who can achieve it with human power?"
"I feel like it's unlikely. Let's not even talk about whether it exists. Just understanding its nature is probably enough to burn most people's brains."
“To be honest, I think a lot of the worldview settings in Kara no Kyoukai are very strange, as if giving people a sense that the birth of the world was a mistake, and everything is just heading towards destruction. The overall tone is a bit too nihilistic.”
"That's right. After all, under normal circumstances, technology should be moving forward and making continuous breakthroughs. However, the concept of magic fundamentally denies the path forward. In a sense, it cuts off the possibility of other technological developments. It really makes people uncomfortable."
"Yes, although this setting is quite interesting, it does not conform to our definition of the world at all, and the values it describes are also very awkward."
"So just treat it as a story. It's not real anyway, so just watch it for fun. On the other hand, although nihilism is not worth advocating, it is indeed a possible explanation for the world. Listen to both sides and you will understand better."
"Well, that's true, but I still want to read some more grand stories. After all, no matter what, the world is moving forward. Sooner or later, we may be able to break through all the existing cognition in the current world and create a brand new era!"
"Haha, that's pretty good, but different stories have different flavors. Anyway, as long as the story itself is exciting enough, that's fine."
"That's true."
"… "
The communication between the magicians ended here. Since the magic in "Kara no Kyoukai" is fundamentally different from the magic in this world, they will not discuss this aspect too much.
After all, when there are fundamental differences in the logical concepts themselves, comparison itself loses its meaning.
The magicians can only talk about some relatively superficial things within the framework established by the story of "Kara no Kyoukai".
In contrast, the great sages actually did not discuss the concept of roots too much from the beginning. This is because this topic has been discussed when watching "Fate Zero", and also because they have long seen through the core of the story, so they did not pay much attention to the overall background of this aspect.
For them, compared to the grand world setting, the detailed technical design is more interesting and they can get corresponding inspiration from it.
…
Soon, the content of the film began to develop at a fast pace again.
After finishing her conversation with Aruba, Aozaki Touko returned to her office and met Kurogiri Kan'aya and Kurogiri Hana there.
As the younger sister of Kurodori Kan'aya, Kurodori Hana became the disciple of Aozaki Touko at some point and began to learn magic.
During this period, the few of them exchanged some ideas about magic and witchcraft, and Kurodori Hana asked Kurodori Mikiya whether Ryougi Shiki was interacting with him as a male personality or as a female personality.
In response, Kuroto Kirito replied nonchalantly, "It's about the same either way."
These words immediately angered Heitong Xianhua so much that she rushed out of the door.
Immediately afterwards, Aozaki Touko commissioned Kuroto Kirei to investigate the Ogawa Apartment on the beach, and explained the reason for the investigation.
"Around 10 pm last night, a company employee in her twenties was attacked and stabbed on the roadside. The victim, who was stabbed in the abdomen, did not have a cell phone with her. In addition, the scene was in an apartment complex, and there was not even a small store nearby. At 10 pm, there was no one around. She ran into the nearby Xiaochuan Apartment while bleeding and calling for help. She shouted for help for about ten minutes, but no one in the apartment noticed her, and she died at 11 pm."
"What?"
"It's very strange, isn't it? There are many strange things in that apartment. I'll tell you the details later. First, you just need to investigate the list of residents and their past addresses as much as possible."
"Understood."
The next day, after quickly completing his mission, Kurodori Mikiya told Aozaki Touko and Ryougi Shiki, who happened to be at the scene, about his investigation of the residents of Ogawa Apartment.
It was only then that the audience realized what Ryougi Shiki meant by "Miyako only called out your name at the end" in the previous plot. It turned out that here, Ryougi Shiki had already come into contact with Ogawa Apartment.
Afterwards, Aozaki Touko took the initiative to take Kuroto Kiriya to Ogawa Apartment.
The moment he arrived at the apartment, Kuroto Kiryu felt dizzy. When he saw the interior of the apartment, he even couldn't help wanting to vomit.
Kurodori Kaneko, who came to Ogawa's apartment, deliberately went to room 405 to investigate because of the rumors he had heard from his uncle Daisuke. After ringing the doorbell, he saw an unfriendly man, who was the father of Nakajou who was supposed to be dead.
Surprised, the other party directly kicked him out.
In desperation, Kuroto Kan'ya went to meet Aozaki Touko, but found that the other party was studying the structure of the floor.
After the other party's clear description, the audience finally realized how strange the specific structure of Ogawa Apartment was, which looked like a Tai Chi diagram.
Although there is no Tai Chi diagram in this world, most viewers instinctively feel a sense of mystery from this diagram, especially the magicians. The moment they see this pattern, their eyes suddenly light up.
After all, in the field of magic, graphics are also the most basic concept. Tai Chi, a cultural foundation that belongs to another world, can be said to be completely beyond the imagination of magicians.
Chapter 218 Episode 5: Spiral of Contradiction! (Sixteen)
Chapter 218
After coming out of Ogawa's apartment, Aozaki Touko and Kuroto Kirei returned to the office, but suddenly heard a phone call.
After answering the phone, she immediately left the room with the still confused Kuroto Kirei.
"Let's go."
"Where are you going?"
"Don't mind your own business. When the time comes, hold this and stand by the wall. Completely ignore the other person from beginning to end, and don't make any sound. This way, the other person won't notice you."
After saying that, Aozaki Touko took Kuroto Kiriya to where Aruba was and met the man in the red coat.
"Aozaki, Tai Chi is in my hands now."
As soon as they met, Aruba spoke so complacently, which surprised the supposedly calm Aozaki Touko, and she couldn't help but mutter:
"You put a Tai Chi inside a Tai Chi? I understand your desire to get closer to the source, but if you do that, the restraining force will be activated. From past experience, no magus has been able to control it. Are you planning to destroy yourself?"
"Stop force? Ah, that thing that's in the way won't be deployed. After all, this time it's not opening a path on its own, but coming to an already existing path. However, even so, things must be done with caution. The sample called Liang Yi will be used with caution."
Hearing the name from the other person's mouth, Kuroto Kiriya couldn't help but said loudly:
"How's your tricks?"
Aruba was slightly surprised by the appearance of Kuroto Mikiya, but the smile on his face did not diminish.
And Aozaki Touko said indifferently:
"Is that all? I'm very grateful for coming to inform you, but have you ever thought that I would inform the association?" 1_0.2,0.0.37_9.-92
"Humph, you can't do such a thing. Even if you go to inform them, it will take them six days to get here. By then, wouldn't it be enough to let the god recorded in a book create a world?"
With that, Aruba turned and left:
"Well, goodbye. You may need some preparations, but I'm looking forward to seeing you again as soon as possible."
After Aruba left, Kuroto Kiriya couldn't help but ask Aozaki Touko.
Aozaki Touko finally explained the fact that Ryougi Shiki had been captured in words that she could understand.
In response to Kuroto Kiriya's concern, Aozaki Touko rarely showed some emotion and said:
"Shiki is not in danger for now. The guy said he is in his hands, which implies that he is still alive."
"So, we must rescue her as soon as possible."
"Wait a minute, why can't you control yourself when it comes to things related to Shiki? This is very dangerous, Kurogiri, you'd better wait obediently, you won't have a chance to appear this time - because the opponent of a magician can only be a magician."
After saying that, Aozaki Touko took the initiative to pack her things and leave, while Kuroto Kirei had no choice but to wait in the office at the other party's request.
As time passed, Kuroto Kirei finally couldn't wait any longer, so he took the initiative to leave the office.
…
After a long series of slow-paced plots, the plot of "Kara no Kyoukai" finally reaches a tense moment again.
After all the audience had relaxed again at this moment, they suddenly became excited again, watching the contents of the film nervously.
At this point, the nobles in the Duke's Mansion were unable to utter a word. Even those nobles who originally had strong objections to the content of the film were now staring intently at the images on the screen, and even forgot to breathe.
Similarly, everyone around Du Lin was watching the film nervously, not daring to miss any content.
At this moment, after watching the conversation between Aozaki Touko and Aruba, Elquet frowned slightly at one of the nouns.
"Restraint? What kind of concept is this?"
In response to the surprise of the vampire progenitor, Du Lin just said calmly:
"To put it simply, there are two types of so-called restraining forces: planetary restraining forces and human restraining forces. Uh, I don't know if you can understand the concept of planets here."
"Heh, if you magicians already know this concept, how could I not know it?"
Elquet answered in this way, obviously knowing well the fact that the world inhabited by human beings is actually just a huge sphere.
In such an era, due to the transcendental progress of cutting-edge knowledge brought about by magic, humans had long since figured out that they were living on a planet.
Of course, since this kind of knowledge is not very valuable and no one has successfully left this planet so far, the scope of dissemination of knowledge is very limited, and only a small number of magicians in the Mage's Tower who study this concept know about it.
As a time traveler, Du Lin initially thought that he possessed insights that surpassed everyone else, but unfortunately he had rejected this idea long ago and realized that he was just a country bumpkin.
The technological advances brought about by magic have long made the knowledge possessed by the most advanced magicians so profound that even a modern man like him cannot understand it.
Therefore, facing Elquet's calm treatment, Du Lin quickly calmed down and said:
"To put it simply, there are two types of restraining force: one is the restraining force of the planet, and the other is the restraining force of humans."
"Two?"