Isshiki Network.
This was the plan that Masa had thought of to make the Isshiki family become stronger, and at the same time, this plan was the reason why he had made his family enter a cyber-security field of business and also had them master technology-related magic, which he had developed.
"This plan is...?!" 2x
Whether his uncle or father, the two of them were shocked, yet their expression was full of excitement.
What is the Isshiki Network?
It is a brainwave network formed between the magicians of the Isshiki Family.
Now, what is a brainwave network?
It might be a little complicated, but in simple terms, Masa wanted to connect all the Isshiki Family into one with a communication network, which could be used for many things.
Yes, his main purpose in creating this network was to increase the calculating ability of the magicians of the Isshiki Family, connecting their minds to the supercomputer to increase their power.
Many of the magic that Masa had developed was amazing, and all of them were specially created for the Isshiki Family magicians. They focused on bio-electricity-related magic. Unfortunately, not all the magicians of the Isshiki Family had good computing ability within their brains or had their own weaknesses, so this network was created to solve that problem.
Then, what about those with good computing ability? Would the existence of this network become a liability for them?
No, instead, it would make them even stronger as their computing ability would become even stronger.
Moreover, this network would allow them to share their experience to use their magic more efficiently.
At the same time, this network also allowed the magicians of the Isshiki Family to communicate telepathically, like a "Radio."
Lastly, this network allows the storage of memories in the network as backup or distribution through every magician of the Isshiki Family in the network.
This was a huge, grand plan created by Masa from the beginning when he started to focus on the development of his magic in terms of electricity and cyber-related issues.
Everything he built was for this.
Yes, Masa knew that his power was limited, and it was impossible for him to match Tatsuya, but unlike Tatsuya, he wasn't alone, so he had been planning to create this network so he and everyone in the Isshiki Family could become more powerful!
If all of them dared to become bolder, the Isshiki Family could even include all the Magicians of the One, the magicians created at the 1st Research Institute, where their family originated from, to join this network and turn themselves into administrators.
Frankly, Masa thought that this plan would take a long time to create, but as his IQ had become three times better due to the other Masa, his plan could be developed faster.
At the same time, this plan could turn all the magicians of the Isshiki Family into an immortal.
Yes, immortal.
It wasn't that their bodies became unbreakable or they wouldn't become old, but their minds could be transferred into data inside the network and lived within the network, so even if their bodies were broken, their souls remained within the network.
If Masa made a simple example, it would be like transferring those who had died to the virtual world, like the VMMORG game in fiction.
In that network, all the magicians who were related to the Isshiki Family would live forever.
At the same time, they might also become the god of this world as, in the future, they would be able to control all the electrical devices in this world.
Probably, their existence would be like an evil AI whose purpose was to dominate the world!
Still, while his words might be exaggerated and he didn't even plan to dominate the world, if Masa wished to, with this network, everything that he mentioned above would have been possible.
Nevertheless, the main purpose of this network was to increase the computing ability of the Isshiki Family magician, communicate, and share their knowledge.
At the same time, Masa also wondered whether it was possible for the other Masa to use this network as this network was connected to him.
If possible, then the existence of this network would become more important than he had imagined, as all of Masa's computing capability would be similar to a supercomputer or more.
Or, rather, by the development of this network, all of them would have an advanced artificial intelligence like a helper inside their minds that could help them develop techniques, abilities, magic, or many others!
Nevertheless, Masa's uncle and father sucked in a deep breath and never thought that Masa would make such a plan, yet... yet... why did they become even more excited?
Yes, Masa didn't seek power for himself but for his family, showing his care and love toward all of them. He might be powerful, but even so, he had never forgotten the others and even wished for them to become stronger like him.
So, naturally, their answer to this plan was obvious.
"Let's do it." 2x
This plan might be crazy, but there was a high chance for this plan to be successful. Moreover, with their mastery over cyber and electrical mastery, along with Masa's mind, anything was possible.
Rather, it was because they were the magicians of the Isshiki Family that this network was possible!
Probably, in the future, while it might not be possible for the Magicians of the Isshiki Family to master the "Mercury" as well as Masa's, all of them should be able to learn this magic, becoming the most powerful magician family in the world.
Still, the question was, who would become the administrator?
"Masa, be the master of this network."
"Are you sure, Uncle?" Masa looked at his uncle in surprise.
"Yes." Masa's uncle looked at him and said, "Or rather, you will become the future patriarch of the Isshiki Family."
"...are you sure? What about your Taichi-nii (OC, the son of the head of the Isshiki Family)?"
"It's fine. You are far, far better. Or rather, it has to be you."
If it was someone else, Masa's uncle wouldn't believe that they could control this network.
This network was an amazing thing, and it would strengthen all the magicians of the Isshiki Family it would greatly enhance their strength, yet for Masa, it didn't bring him much of a benefit since, without this network, his computing capability was already comparable to a supercomputer.
So, the only person that Masa's uncle believed wouldn't mess up this network was Masa, who was the strongest.
He didn't even believe his son or daughter would be able to control this powerful network.
Moreover, as there would be secret knowledge, including their secret magics, the one who could develop all of those magics and the creator of this plan, Masa, was no doubt, should have the highest authority within this network.
Still, if there was a problem—
"Money, huh?"
This would be a private project of the Isshiki Family, and naturally, all the costs would be borne by the Isshiki Family. While their family might not be bad in terms of wealth, especially when they almost monopolized the cyber security market within this country and even Asia Pacific, the cost that was needed to realize this project was immense!
"...I will try to develop new magic to make money."
"What kind?" 2x
The two became curious, wondering what kind of new magic Masa would develop to make money.
"Well, a hair restoration? A beauty?"
Using bio-electricity magic, Masa thought that it should be possible to make magic that allowed him to restore the hair of someone or keep someone's beauty.
Heck, he might even try to become a treasure hunter by using electroreception, too!
Rather, Masa thought about all the unique formulas in the world of DxD that he could use to make money in this world.
Still, at the same time, he didn't forget that he had to develop the Pika Pika no Mi, which made him think that he would be busy!
Yet, there was no doubt his days would be fun!
"...."
Nevertheless, the two brothers looked at Masa in disbelief before they sighed, thinking that... anything was possible for this guy.
"Oh, by the way, Uncle, Father, can I go to the First High School?"
"...eh?" 2x
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Ahem, I know that you don't like an info dump, but then, information is necessary. Still, to erase that trouble, then I can only add more words, but, you know? I can't always have an inspiration, right? Nevertheless, chapter 19 is probably the only info-dump chapter on this arc, and for the rest, they will be good, so please enjoy.
As for those who are unfamiliar with the Mahouka, try to watch the story or read it since it is interesting, and I also try to write it in a way that those who have never known about this story understand.
Lastly, Mahouka's knowledge is necessary as the power of technology can't be underestimated, including this Isshiki Network.
Thank you!