Chapter 259. a (8)
Where is the specin?We haven't identified the perfect growth environnt yet, so we haven't been able to conduct reproduction experints. As a result, there are no Hydra specins available to distribute here at this ti.
Of course, even with attempts like this, since the goal is immortality, the chances of failure are still far greater than those of success.
Shi.
In the corner of the cavern, the green magician seated at the lowest end of the table raised his main right tentacle to speak. Most of the scholars gathered at this assembly were individuals of considerable refinent, after all. As a bonus, he had begun selectively using this environnt for the breeding tank to .
I've frequently used area-based elental control magic since the war. If confident I can design it even at the scale of an entire water zone—so leave the construction of the breeding tank to .
At this, all the scholars gathered in the space responded with gestures of approval.
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And around the ti the Alphaurin-style clock had vibrated about 7,000 tis.I'm stiff.
Sothing with squishy, pulsating muscles erged from the cave and gripped the corridor wall.
Swish.
And then it stretched its body out long, like a lted rice cake.
It was the sa green deep-sea creature. After a long debate with fellow scholars, he was finally catching his breath, having secured a few tasks to take on.Phew, now that feels better.
A mont later.
Swish.
Soone quietly approached the mage, who was using the hard cave wall as a massager to loosen up.
Hmm?Excuse , War Hero.
The heir of the ruling class who controls the entire eastern lower waters and a trendous wealth, casually approaching and speaking to the deep-sea being—this was no small matter.
Why? Do you have sothing to say?Anyway, it's always surprising. In official settings with prominent figures, you manage to use formal language, but with , it's casual speech again.
The orange body. A dignified headpiece that might be called a "hat" on so alien planet. And inside, bubbles are bubbling up like carbonation.
That's right. The one raising the topic was none other than the powerful ruler of the Eastern Sea, the giant Alphaurin who had co to the orphanage searching for the Great War veteran.
Well, that's because even if I drop the honorifics, you never really get mad anyway.Hoo...There's no harm in this. If you keep nagging, you can speak informally to too.You really can't help but let your lowly nature seep through every word you say... It's almost fascinating. When I was young, every ti I spoke like that, my parents would give harsh discipline.Is that so? Having parents around seems to often lead to rather inefficient situations.You little punk.
As you can see, he has now beco soone who can't even receive the bare minimum of respect as an elder, even from a war hero.
Anyway, after the war ended, these two marine beings who had once crossed paths t again at the reestablished Academic Hall. They had maintained good relations since then. In truth, the deep sea had an overwhelmingly high proportion of palace dwellers, which made it difficult for true intellectuals to erge. And so, among the many mbers of the Academic Hall, these two were the only ones who hailed from the sa holand.
Hmm.
Ti to skip the pointless chatter. The orange Alphaurin soon began to bring up the real reason he had co.
Anyway, I enjoyed your presentation earlier. Just the developnt of 「Mana Burn」 is impressive enough—but it seems you managed to pursue so fascinating research even in the middle of a war.Of course.But this isn't sothing I'm saying to flatter you. Do you truly not understand your own problem?
Bubbles.
The bubbles that lightly form whenever the other person gestures, due to their skin absorbing oxygen.
You're crossing the line.
Soone with a large physique, developed by swimming through the rough seas for a long ti, steps forward, though the deep-sea being's genes are almost nonexistent.
You are too superior.
A serious echo flowed.
This is sothing you're only hearing from , but in the ti before the Great War, there was a trend of petty thievery among our noble class.Theft?Magic theft.Oh.When a lesser noble family would co up with a good spellcraft, there were those lowlifes who would slyly steal the original, and eliminate the researchers. Such things did exist in this world.I thought the ruling class was all noble, but it turns out that the lords who perished on the frontlines had implanted unnecessary prejudices in .But you, you're a deep-sea being with no family, no guardians, no supporters. You have no backing whatsoever.
Deep-sea being. This is usually a term used as an insult.
There is no such thing as beta beings anymore...
But the other person spoke to the hers of the deep sea with an extrely gentle tone.
The world's pitiful sense of cooperation will soon scatter like the cracks in a turtle's shell.
...
I'm concerned. The currents around here haven't been normal lately.What's the conclusion?It ans to be careful.Hmm.Our Academic Hall is no exception.Hmm.Every scholar in the Academic Hall is ultimately a magician, and if you let your guard down, they might try to steal your knowledge in the gaps.
Swish.
The powerful figure raised his thick arm and pointed toward sowhere.
Again, I say, this sea is full of those who covet the talents of young soldiers. Wherever you go, always be on guard and never grow complacent.Wait, I'm not a soldier anymore.No. One who must answer the nation's call and return to the frontlines at any ti is typically called a soldier.Oh my.You and I, aren't we still just soldiers now?
As the conversation flows, the only thing that cos to soone's mind is a strong question.
Yeah. Well, anyway, I get what you're trying to say, at least...
The war hero lightly cut the other off with a brink tone, then offered his own thoughts.
But I don't understand this. Why do you bother to take the ti to warn others?Hmm.It's a waste of effort. Honestly, I'm not the kind of person who would repay kindness with gratitude or money, am I? I already learned back in the training center that having benefactors is completely useless.
The answer to that was pretty weak.
Haha, commoners like you tend to equate money with happiness too easily, but as soone born a wealthy noble with nothing lacking, I know the truth.The truth?That there is joy to be found in taking a loss.Your speech really reeks of nobility.The reason I'm not out checking assassin rates despite being treated like this... must be because I happened to wine as your first exam, right?
Swoosh.
The bulky-bodied Alphaurin folds its two main tentacles behind its back.
War Hero. Your childhood was quite adorable.
Soone's green childhood, shaped not as an oval or irregular form, but as a perfect circle.
That small, round cell has grown into sothing so remarkable. How could an adult who has watched the entire process not beco lost in admiration?I was quite cute, wasn't it?I just think I'd be happy if you, my fellow compatriot, live well. Honestly, there's no other reason behind it.
You're kind.
The young mage, whose personality stood out even in an era where no one seed to have any particular ntal flaws, glanced at the elder with an observational gaze. However, the orange creature maintained a gracious deanor, truly displaying the noble information prowess it was known for.
Anyway, I'll say it again, be more careful from now on. I'm giving you this warning because I've heard so things m myself.You've heard?There are many nobles who hold a grudge against you because of the treasure house incident. And.
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Why did you stop talking?...This might truly be an overconcern, but try to not et with [black box] from our research group privately.
[black box] - Are you talking about that smooth one sitting in the western direction?
In the future, the alien who would eventually take over Kim Oryeon's body would likely be a skilled magic scholar, given that their na was rembered. However, the na that was brought up now was different. This two-syllable designation was used among the people in the manner that suggested sothing strange or bizarre.
Why on earth would that weirdo suddenly be soone you should avoid eting?
Honestly, it's not sothing soone who's been cutting corners to focus on studying should be saying. But objective [black box] is truly peculiar.
One day, it was red leather. Another day, yellow leather. And sotis, completely opaque, or soft and glossy. The individual was a compatriot whose skin seed to change into entirely different forms every ti you saw them.
The mage ntioned here had an abnormally high interest in altering their own body. One day, they even showed up with glowing tal embedded in their forearms, simply because they thought it would look cooler. By the way, those tals are toxic to Alphaurins.
It's just the two of us here, but I think that mage definitely suffered so damage to their frontal lobe during the Great War. I have no rational judgnt left in their mind...
In a short ti, the gossip flowed through the cave. But the green one soon changed his attitude and asked a question, as if the harsh evaluation he had given was just a lie.
But as we talk, it becos even more puzzling, [black box], aside from that habit of being a show-off, should be a pretty decent scholar, right?
In an era when biotechnology hadn't fully developed yet, it wouldn't be easy to completely change one's skin.
Personally, I was quite interested in that researcher's achievents. If necessary, I was even willing to spare so ti and visit his room.
The mage who appeared today in an opal-colored form specialized in bioengineering. Recently, his research on gender or transformation had reached its final stages, with rumors circulating that he could change a female into a male and vice versa while reading a book. Given his profound understanding of Alphaurin biology, this eccentric was considered to have the highest probability of achieving immortality among the seven mbers of the society.
I don't recomnd it.
The power of the deep sea shows a very negative attitude toward weird guys.
Honestly, right now it's just a matter of speaking based on a feeling with no real evidence, so it's a bit awkward to add anything. But my instincts have been pretty accurate since the Great War, so I must say, that person isn't really soone you'd want to get close to.Yeah.By the way, don't go around telling anyone that I gave you this warning.Are you worried you'll be arrested for insulting the ruler?Hmm.That stylish guy is also a close ally of the top dog in this country. Definitely wouldn't be good if rumors spread. Unlike , you're weak, after all.
But well, even so, he thinks this should be enough as advice.
I'm so grateful that you've listened to the opinion of a weakling for this long. Alright, that's enough, I've said everything I wanted to say.
Whoosh.
After uttering its final words, the hulking Alphaurin smoothly exited the cave. And by the ti the currents stirred by its tentacles lingered like a fading afterimage, the war hero left alone sank briefly into thought, then resud stretching with one hand against the wall.
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< A few years later >
Murmur murmur.
A voice echoes from sowhere.
So that's the hero of the Great War...The one who defeated Beta Star?So it was fear that you'd get to see that compatriot if you joined the Academy. I'm glad I ca all the way to study abroad in this country.
Judging by all these unfamiliar vibrations, he guess it's already spring.
Around the ti the flowers in the Academic Hall's garden began to change with the surrounding water temperature, I he nearsighted deep-sea dweller who had been there finally rose to their feet. An alien lifeform whose maturing form would one day be known as Kim Oryeon.
Whoa! I think they just acknowledged us! Did you hear that sound wave just now?What? I didn't hear it?Argh, damn it. This is all your fault for being so loud!
This was during his youth—roughly the equivalent of his twenties in Earth years.
The liberation from the tedious life of a soldier. And the beginning of his long-term career as a mage scholar. Moreover, being in his pri, he never got tired of staying at the desk for hours on end.
At this ti, what dissatisfaction could he have had with the world?
Oh, there are a few around my age in this batch. Looks like that one over there is quite the genius. Should I try talking to them later?
The scholars of the academy were born with a positive competitive spirit. Those with overly dark personalities were filtered out by the Sejba faction, who had their own way of selecting the more suited individuals. Rather than burning with it inferiority when faced with the genius of the century, they always sought even the smallest piece of beneficial insight. The war hero, who while appearing cold, had a surprisingly generous side and didn't get angry or frustrated even when faced with less capable comrades. If he had the ti, he would gladly offer help to everyone.
Now pitiful, your intelligence is lacking... But you have a kind heart and treat well in everything. I suppose I can help you with writing your thesis after all.
Having never been anything less than a genius in his life, his sotis harsh words slip out unconsciously.
Anyway,
The war hero lived well enough, interacting with the magicians of the Academy in his own way.
[Golem Control], [Barrier], [Telekinesis].
Even after his reincarnation, he continued to study the magical formulas that would be frequently used and didn't neglect to improve his skills. After all, since the large-bodied compatriot had warned him so much, there would be no harm in having weapons to protect himself.
Phew- No matter how much I sleep, I'm still tired- Forget about extending my lifespan or whatever. I just want to make a na there where there's no such thing as sleeplessness as soon as possible.
At the way,
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