After Asahi paid the money, everyone took a leave and left Academy City. During this period of time, they have been traveling very frequently. But it can't be helped, as Touma's plot has been redirected to them.
Being a protagonist is the same as being a trouble-magnet, and troubles are coming to them wherever they go.
Now, Asahi is just waiting until his power reached 50%.
Once that happened, he would not concern himself with the various convoluted plots, and would directly clear this world. At that time, all the Magic Gods will be dealt with directly, and Aleister's plan will be directly paralyzed.
So, for now, he was waiting. According to the current progress, if he wants to reach 50%, it will take less than a month. And when that happened, everything would be settled.
At this moment, they had now arrived at the tourist destination. This kind of place is very worthy of attention for the young girls, because the cultures, cuisines, and clothing styles varied greatly between different countries.
For Index, she was open to trying anything, and however much food there was, it all had to go into her voracious four-dimensional stomach. A four-dimensional stomach was no joke.
When it came to traveling to such places, the basic activities involved shopping and exploring tourist attractions.
After that, Asahi paid attention to the La Regina del Mare Adriatico. In fact, it wasn't just him, as others were also intrigued by the appearance of this fleet, finding it particularly peculiar.
"What a unique fleet. Is this another magic side thing? Otherwise, using ice to make the fleet, let alone seeing this kind of thing, I have never heard of it."
After noticing this fleet, everyone except Asahi was somewhat surprised.
"This is the La Regina del Mare Adriatico of the Orthodox Church. It's entirely crafted from ice, and is one of the treasures of the Orthodox Church. But what are they doing now?"
Index was familiar with such things, but to be honest, she was a bit confused now. For the Orthodox Church to bring out these things, was it for launching a large-scale war, similar to the Return of the Winged One?
"It is really a magic side thing. The magic side is really scary enough. Just like the Return of the Winged One before, they had combat aircraft and magic satellites, Now, it's even better, as they actually bring out an entire fleet!"
Mikoto's mouth twitched. Since learning about the existence of the magic side, she had not been feeling well. After all, some things were just too much. Science side really couldn't really compare to them. Anything they casually brought out was a top-tier existence.
According to Index's explanation, the large-scale fleet's power was not something other fleets' cannons could compare to. It was entirely a destructive attack, capable of devastating everything wherever it went.
"La Regina del Mare Adriatico is indeed a powerful artifact. I've only seen it in the data. But if they've deployed it, it seems like someone is in for a bad time."
Index was well aware of this fleet's power, and casual deployment of it was a significant event, and the targeted objects were sure to suffer.
"Then, do you know that their goal is actually Academy City?"
Asahi said somewhat speechlessly, and suddenly, everyone's eyes widened and their mouths opened.
"Why Academy City?"
Misaki is a little puzzled. She couldn't understand why they were targeting Academy City.
"It's actually very simple. The Orthodox and Anglican Churches are inherently hostile, and when it comes to science sides like Academy City, it's on a whole different level of enmity. Plus, back when I was in Academy City, I crushed the Orthodox Church's Apostle's Cross, so with all of that combined, these guys probably couldn't sit still anymore!"
Asahi waved his hand lightly. In fact, even if he hadn't destroyed the Apostles' Cross, these guys would still have shown up, but to be reasonable, this time it might be due to his catalyzing effect, causing these guys to emerge even after deviating from the original plot.
The members of the Orthodox Church are really at odds with him. In that case, Asahi doesn't mind destroying another of their artifacts.
"What is the Apostle's Cross anyway?"
Except for Index, everyone once again found themselves confused. Not knowing what Asahi is talking about.
"Index, explain!"
Asahi directly asked Index to explain. Somehow, Index had become a machine for explaining things related to the magic side, which is quite amusing.
Soon, Index explained what she knew about the Apostle's Cross.
To put it bluntly, its level was on par with this fleet.
"So, these guys started causing trouble during the Daihasei Festival, huh? How much beef do they have with Academy City!"
Mikoto and others were dumbfounded. This was just unreasonable, as for no apparent reason, they were actually caught up in this mess.
"Of course it is because of science. For these magicians, anything related to science is considered heresy. And the most important point is, Academy City has developed Esper abilities through scientific means."
"Esper abilities have only been around for a short time, and you Level 5 Espers have already emerged. Since science side is already this strong in such a short time, it would be strange if they are not threatened."
"Humans are all like this. They can't stand others being better than themselves. Especially those who are already at the pinnacle, they can't stand someone surpassing them."
"Most magical factions are like this, especially the Orthodox Church. They don't want to see the existence of places like Academy City, that could one day surpass them, so they naturally wanted kill them in the cradle."
"Whether it's the previous Apostle's Cross or the current fleet, in simple terms, it's because of fear. Fear that someone might climb to their level, so they use these heretical claims to justify wiping people out. It's just... pathetic!"
Asahi has nothing good to say about Orthodox Church, as these guys had been at the top for too long, and they had completely lost their sense of reason. It was like a curse.
But whenever someone has been in a high position for too long, there's always the risk of issues arising, much like the ancient emperors. When it comes to the last ruler of a dynasty, they tend to get reckless and engage in all sorts of mischief.
Even though history is right there in front of them, showing that their recklessness will lead to the downfall of their reign, they still go ahead and do it.
This thing is like a curse, and the Orthodox Church is no exception for this. Having been in a high position for so long, they have forgotten the time it took for them to slowly develop. Now, they're starting to stir up trouble, and naturally, danger follows.