Mahouka LN - Prologue of Disturbance (Volumes 21 & 22) Discussion / Poll

[mashingan]

Originally Posted by bakato

They "let" him steal it knowing he'd use it in Japan.

Oh, that's true too, if knowing the warhead stolen but not try to get it back is the same as "letting" it stolen.

Question:

Spoiler for within spoiler tag in case there's someone who hasn't read the spoiler yet:

In Mahouka universe, do Sado island has strategic position? I don't get why New Soviet seemed have fixed idea of invading it.

In illustration when there are Shiina, Saburou, Miyuki, and Tatsuya, is it possible Tatsuya did something to Shiina's disposition?
Like erasing the part of unconscious magic invocation that makes Shiina suffered over-sensitivity to physical noise (however from preview, it was analyzed that's not because side effect of Shiina's magic )

But seeing Saburou's expression, maybe Miyuki and Tatsuya was teasing Saburou and Shiina?

[azarhal]

Originally Posted by mashingan

Oh, that's true too, if knowing the warhead stolen but not try to get it back is the same as "letting" it stolen.

Question:

Spoiler for within spoiler tag in case there's someone who hasn't read the spoiler yet:

In Mahouka universe, do Sado island has strategic position? I don't get why New Soviet seemed have fixed idea of invading it.

In illustration when there are Shiina, Saburou, Miyuki, and Tatsuya, is it possible Tatsuya did something to Shiina's disposition?
Like erasing the part of unconscious magic invocation that makes Shiina suffered over-sensitivity to physical noise (however from preview, it was analyzed that's not because side effect of Shiina's magic )

But seeing Saburou's expression, maybe Miyuki and Tatsuya was teasing Saburou and Shiina?

Spoiler for answering questions, kinda:

Sado had a Magical Research facility where Cardinal George parent's (and him) were working the first time the New Soviet invaded it(it's still probably there). Outside of that, it's a good place to launch attacks on mainland Japan.

I think that picture of Saburou is more him thinking about Tatsuya in the preview.

[Jirachier]

why is the USNA trying to capture Tatsuya again ?

[-Mahesvara_]

Originally Posted by Jirachier

why is the USNA trying to capture Tatsuya again ?

They firmly believe that he's the mysterious S-Class magician now from linking a recent incident where he took down another S-Class mage's own s-class magic with gram dispersion according to spoilers.

[hanesco]

Originally Posted by Jirachier

why is the USNA trying to capture Tatsuya again ?

Because Tatsuya used Gram Dispersion (decomposition) on a strategic-class magician (Igor Brezobazov) while he was activating a S-class magic (Tuman Bomba). The same reason Yakumo didn't let him use it on Canopus on vol 19.

Decomposition magic is literally a game-breaker for the world (USNA) balance, because is a unique magic right now and could not be opposed by normal means.

[bakato]

Originally Posted by mashingan

Oh, that's true too, if knowing the warhead stolen but not try to get it back is the same as "letting" it stolen.

Question:

Spoiler for within spoiler tag in case there's someone who hasn't read the spoiler yet:

In Mahouka universe, do Sado island has strategic position? I don't get why New Soviet seemed have fixed idea of invading it.

In illustration when there are Shiina, Saburou, Miyuki, and Tatsuya, is it possible Tatsuya did something to Shiina's disposition?
Like erasing the part of unconscious magic invocation that makes Shiina suffered over-sensitivity to physical noise (however from preview, it was analyzed that's not because side effect of Shiina's magic )

But seeing Saburou's expression, maybe Miyuki and Tatsuya was teasing Saburou and Shiina?

No. More like giving him the necessary security keys to steal it and even sending a man to help and dispose of him when he's done.

There is no magic invocation. That's the mystery.

[mashingan]

Originally Posted by azarhal

Spoiler for answering questions, kinda:

Sado had a Magical Research facility where Cardinal George parent's (and him) were working the first time the New Soviet invaded it(it's still probably there). Outside of that, it's a good place to launch attacks on mainland Japan.

I think that picture of Saburou is more him thinking about Tatsuya in the preview.

Hmm, that's reasonable. It's like an entry point for next invasion target.

Originally Posted by bakato

No. More like giving him the necessary security keys to steal it and even sending a man to help and dispose of him when he's done.

There is no magic invocation. That's the mystery.

With his magic and his access to information as Sage, he should be able to do it easily. Maybe I need to re-read vol 17 because I don't remember any info that explicitly information leaking from official.

Yeah, it's strange for Shiina to have that kind of disposition. Surely it's different with the illness that plagued previous head of Juumonji, right?

[bakato]

Originally Posted by mashingan

With his magic and his access to information as Sage, he should be able to do it easily. Maybe I need to re-read vol 17 because I don't remember any info that explicitly information leaking from official.

Yeah, it's strange for Shiina to have that kind of disposition. Surely it's different with the illness that plagued previous head of Juumonji, right?

He had inside help. Clark tattled to Balance.

[azarhal]

Originally Posted by mashingan

With his magic and his access to information as Sage, he should be able to do it easily. Maybe I need to re-read vol 17 because I don't remember any info that explicitly information leaking from official.

Spoiler for vol 17 spoilers:

The book mention how it was all facilitated by the Assistant of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Kane Lowes.

[kukumalu]

B&W Illustration, copy from discord

Spoiler:

[Jirachier]

Originally Posted by -Mahesvara_

They firmly believe that he's the mysterious S-Class magician now from linking a recent incident where he took down another S-Class mage's own s-class magic with gram dispersion according to spoilers.

I'm confused, how does the ability to use Gram Dispersion confirms their doubt about Tatsuya being a S-Class magician ? the two magics are very different from each other right ?
I mean I can understand if they want to capture Tatsuya solely for his ability to neutralize S-Class magics but him doing so shouldn't lead them to believe he is man who caused Scorched Halloween.

[hanesco]

Originally Posted by Jirachier

I'm confused, how does the ability to use Gram Dispersion confirms their doubt about Tatsuya being a S-Class magician ? the two magics are very different from each other right ?
I mean I can understand if they want to capture Tatsuya solely for his ability to neutralize S-Class magics but him doing so shouldn't lead them to believe he is man who caused Scorched Halloween.

They are hunting him down because of gram dispersion, not because they discovered his S-class magic. He neutralizing one of the Soviet Union S-class magic is the reason for the renewd interest of the USNA on him.

But if Canopus hear of his ability, he would probably deduct the usage of decomposition as a S-class magic.

[bakato]

Originally Posted by kukumalu

B&W Illustration, copy from discord

Spoiler:

Only 4? I don't like this new girl's hair.

[mashingan]

Originally Posted by azarhal

Spoiler for vol 17 spoilers:

The book mention how it was all facilitated by the Assistant of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Kane Lowes.

Thanks. I likely missed that part.

Originally Posted by Jirachier

I'm confused, how does the ability to use Gram Dispersion confirms their doubt about Tatsuya being a S-Class magician ? the two magics are very different from each other right ?
I mean I can understand if they want to capture Tatsuya solely for his ability to neutralize S-Class magics but him doing so shouldn't lead them to believe he is man who caused Scorched Halloween.

USNA identified the magic of Scorched Halloween is matter conversion magic. In other word, it's magic to decompose.
Gram Dispersion is magic that decompose the structure of magic. It's unprecedented that any spell able to erase other spell completely.
If it's able to erase, it should be same with decomposing, and 2 hints linked.

[-Mahesvara_]

Originally Posted by kukumalu

B&W Illustration, copy from discord

Spoiler:

Erika <3 Art looks nicer this volume.

Edit: Btw, what's the reception for the volume so far?

[AB079]

Do we have access to the rest of the illustrarions? if we have can someone send a PM pelase.

Just a minor question, ErikaxLeo is a no-no right?

[bakato]

Originally Posted by AB079

Do we have access to the rest of the illustrarions? if we have can someone send a PM pelase.

Just a minor question, ErikaxLeo is a no-no right?

What makes you say that?

[hanesco]

Originally Posted by AB079

Do we have access to the rest of the illustrarions? if we have can someone send a PM pelase.

Just a minor question, ErikaxLeo is a no-no right?

Is not a yes...but not a no too. It has just being hinted, but even it was hinted that she likes Tatsuya, so that is in a grey-zone of sorts...

[RedWingFM]

Originally Posted by hanesco

Is not a yes...but not a no too. It has just being hinted, but even it was hinted that she likes Tatsuya, so that is in a grey-zone of sorts...

Well, if you talking about ErikaXTatsuya, just forget about it. Erika says herself that she doesn't want to break her relationships with Miyuki because of that. That's why Erika is so passive. I bet ErikaXLeo ship will be soon (maybe).

[hanesco]

Originally Posted by RedWingFM

Well, if you talking about ErikaXTatsuya, just forget about it. Erika says herself that she doesn't want to break her relationships with Miyuki because of that. That's why Erika is so passive. I bet ErikaXLeo ship will be soon (maybe).

Never said she would pursue him, but in fact she said it, so just let the girl get over it and look for another man.