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Originally Posted by Jiminy
The newest translated part is interesting. First there were some politicians discussing. One of them wanted to limit the use of magic even more by for example prohibiting the use of magic for self defense. Later on, after Minoru explained what happened to that student who was attacked, Tatsuya was relieved that no one used magic excessively yet. He even went so far as to tell Miyuki not to use magic and to let Minami handle the situation until Tatsuya arrives.
There is some more but I haven't read it yet.
Anyway It maid me think about "the worst case that may not happen" sentence in the prediction. I think there are two possible outcomes of the final scene when Miyuki gets attacked: 1) she really doesn't use strong magic since she promised to do so to Tatsuya and Minami can't handle the situation since the attackers use Antinite. -> Miyuki might get hurt 2) Miyuki uses some strong spell and overpowers the Attackers -> excessive use of magic -> outcry of the public and the media -> some politicians try to prohibit the use of magic even if it's for self defense.
Since Satou opts to choose the least spectacular outcome lately it's probably the second one.
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Seems like, you missed a lot of details, so I will share some details.
The discussion from the vol.18 was between Congressman Kanda, Congressman Kozke, and a newscaster during the T.V. show. They were discussing about the police's reaction towards Anti-magic demonstration in front of Magic University. Demonstrators used weapons on police force, and one of police used magic to defend himself. As a result, one of demonstrators was injured while a police only got a bruise according to Congressman, Kanda. Congressman Kouzuke stated, he is planning to pass a bill that requires a magician under the police force to get a permission from his or her superior who is not a magician. And, Kouzuke ended the conversation by pointing out that Magic University is not a place for demonstrators to enter because they normally run researches that are commissioned by the government, and Kouzuke pointed out magic is the safetest method to subdue a person without much injuries.
After Minoru shared information regarding assault cases by humanists at his school, Tatsuya was not relieved. As always, he displayed a bitter smile. Humanists who attacked students, were seriously injured. Tatsuya assumed, even if students won't get punished for their actions this time, this case may become a serious problem for the future because no one can set how much magic can be used for a self defense by magicians. Tatsuya even assumed, there may be a judge who may not accept any form of resistance (self-defense) through using magic.
Tatsuya did not tell Miyuki not to use magic. Tatsuya told Miyuki to rely on Minami until Minami cannot handle the situation because of two reasons: first, Miyuki is the heir of Yotsuba family. Second, Miyuki cannot fully control her power enough to work with Minami. Tatsuya assumes, if Miyuki uses magic to help Minami, Miyuki's magic may erode Minami's magic. Thus, Tatsuya told Miyuki not to interfere Minami until the situation gets bad enough for Miyuki to enter.
Base on my personal opinion, Miyuki will not get hurt. Tatsuya is already heading back to Tokyo from Kamakura where Chiba Toshikazu and Inagaki got caught by Gujie. So, most likely, Tatsuya will be on time. The unexpected worst situation may be due to Gujie who will turn Toshikazu and Inagaki into generators for the next volume. Who knows? Tatsuya may have a chance to save Toshikazu and Inagaki if Tatsuya did not change his direction and head to Miyuki.
Furthermore, Tatsuya can use his magic from extremely long distance by using his elemental sight. In the summer vacation side story that got released with Mahouka BD, Tatsuya saw Miyuki and his friends in danger with his elemental sight and used magic to shoot attackers. So, I doubt anyone can harm Miyuki unless attackers have a way to interrupt Tatsuya's elemental sights.
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Originally Posted by Jiminy
There is something else worth mentioning. Right before Miyuki is attacked there is a scene with Tatsuya. He is on a bike and suddenly gets a horrible premonition. He checks Miyuki is surroundings with his "eye" and can't find anyone yet that could threaten his sister. I can't recall that he ever had such a feeling before when Miyuki was attacked, at least the narrator didn't tell us such. So either he intuitively begins to use his "eye" to make predictions or his Yotsuba heritage kicks in once again. In both cases I doubt it's triggered by a simple situation that Miyuki can easily resolve. The attackers might be a lot more dangerous than most here are willing to believe. (I don't say she gets hurt, I just tell you that Tatsuyas help might be needed to save the day)
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It was a simple bad feeling. Based on his elemental sights, no one or a group is specifically targeting Miyuki. Even if that is the case, Tatsuya is already heading back to Tokyo, so most likely Tatsuya will take care of humanists. By the way, humanists only knew Miyuki as a student president, but they noticed Izumi as a daughter of Saegusa Clan's leader. So, they may have been targeting Izumi more than Miyuki.
In vol.18, there is a scene where Saegusa Koichi and Congressman Kouzuke are meeting. Kouzuke expected Koichi to request something extreme like defending magicians' rights in this situation where magicians are being criticized. But, Koichi did not request such thing but asked Kouzuke to give an extra attention on the cases that students (high school and college) get attacked by demonstrators (humanists). Kouzuke got shocked that Koichi was planning to use students as a sacrifice to change the public opinion. After Kouzuke pointed out Koichi's intention, Koichi smiled and said, they(10MC) cannot prevent every violent actions towards magicians.
Based on my impression after reading this part, it feels like Koichi is planning to set up a situation where he can change public opinion by sacrificing young magicians (students). The attack at Minoru's school may have been staged by Koichi. Or, this attack on Miyuki's group may also be staged by Koichi. It may be shocking if he is using his daughter as a sacrificial lamb, but we will have to see in the next volume.
