Chapter 263. (a (12)
A towering structure built by an ambitious nation, more radical than any other in its pursuit of knowledge. After the fall of the Wizard Tower.
But the incident didn't end there. The man in green demolished the Magic Tower and imdiately moved to a new mariti zone, where he caused yet another disturbance.
W, where do you think you are, to dare touch with that filthy tentacle?!
They had gone to et the leader of the neighboring nation. Of course, it was no easy attempt.
Ah, so it's true what they say—that commoners rub the ground with their tentacles as they go.How can an intellectual be so ignorant? How can you walk with your precious tentacles that you have to swing your magic?
However, one thing should be pointed out here: the green one was, at the very least, more courteous than the people of the Magic Tower. 💼, the craftsman once renowned for leatherworking. As previously ntioned, that eccentric scholar, due to the hereditary duties of his family, had a certain degree of access to the highest ruling class of the nation.
Therefore, the green mage, with the help of his eccentric compatriot, took the opportunity to make contact with his holand's leaders. More precisely, he requested cooperation from those in power.
The outcasts of the Magic Tower are beyond even our control. How can you stir up the nation's military over such a trivial matter!Whether you kill them or spare them, it would have been better if you had just handled it yourself.Do you really intend to go to war with us?This is why countries with short histories are no good. You can tell from their behavior that they lack any foundation...!
And the suggestion made by the green mage was all taken in stride. In the end, the western country, the holand of the war hero, sent a ssage to this neighboring nation.
(The Blue Guest will soon visit the Tower of Knowledge and your heart of the nation, so be aware of it.)
For reference, the Alphauri are a species capable of producing ultra-low frequencies that easily exceed several hundred ters. Therefore, as long as there are no special barriers like a shield, they could swiftly convey a ssage to an envoy of the opposing nation, regardless of the distance between countries.
You crazy bastard, is that all you do? Just send a notification and show up recklessly!
However, there was a small issue. The problem was that the other party had arrived here before any response, whether acceptance or refusal, could be given.
[Words of Request]
□ The one who holds this tablet is a legitimate subject under the managent of *** of the Western Sea, and thus, peace must be granted to him to cross the border without harm. Should this traveler be unjustly or cunningly detained in the region, know that the cost of such small malice will return as war.
The mammalian beings from the alien planet would roughly call this "passport," a relic from the Middle Ages. A pass for passage.
The fact that the ruler of the western nation granted such an item to the green mage implied this aning.
[Aah.]
——"We are prepared to wage war with you."
[Can you hear?]
To commit such an overbearing attitude along with an invasion of territory that is no different from a declaration of war.
Wat, could this sharp, tallic resonance sound possibly be...Everyone, take a good look at that! Now that I see it, it's completely...Huh?
The Alphaurins, who had been gathered on the walls of the building, began to murmur. A humble visitor—the war hero—had co to the castle of their ruler. At first, they thought the large shadow belonged to the deep-sea being itself, but as they looked more closely, the shape appeared increasingly out of place, and a sense of unease grew.
What is this? It's a puppet!
What was revealed was not a living creature.
It's just a puppet covered in Alphaurin skin!No wonder it looked so different from what I saw on the battlefield.Wow, I thought maybe I had just aged and changed like that.Hey! What is this commotion about? I ca to check, and it's obvious that it's a fake body! The outer layer is poorly put together, and the body shape is just dipping like midday ice—how could you mistake that for anything else!
Mud and tal components. And an inanimate figure, seemingly stitched together with gelatin stripped from a living Alphauri.
It was a golem. Standing now before their ocean was a crude imitation of the planet's dominant species. Truly, it could only be the prologue to misfortune.
H, huh?
The main speaker of this story, the green deep-sea guy, had a slight tendency toward perfectionism, much like many other geniuses. And it was this person who, after much ti, chose to reveal research achievents that had been kept hidden for so long.
Wait, wait a minute...Sothing keeps rising up from the ground...How many are there?
In the few days when the eccentric 💼 from his holand extracted information from his fellow species' brains, the green Alphaurin hurriedly put the finishing touches on his research. Starting from the initial concept proposed by a rural lord, he completed a magic that would have a lasting impact on this planet.
And that is why the towering pillar—the Magic Tower—couldn't withstand for more than a few hours.
Where is the sorcerer controlling those dolls? Is my sense off? Why can't I detect any sign of the sorcerer or their magical power...?
To bring down that towering structure all by himself... And the outco for those standing before him won't be much different. It's no surprise, considering the new golem magic he revised—it's shockingly effective.
Through his experiences at the academy, the great war, the ruler's treasure vault, and the academic hall, the green youth, now in his pri, finally understood the artistry of mathematics and formulas. Combining that with his innate talent, he achieved his greatest academic accomplishnt. He laid the foundation to completely reshape society.
But the end of this tedious Middle Era would co a little later, in a more delayed future. As is the case with many kinds of fashion or technology, the unfamiliar weapon created by the green scholar was destined to first make its mark in war.
Judging by your reactions, it seems my ssage is being heard.There it is again! I heard that sound!A, a golem that speaks the words of the living...Are we really having a real-ti conversation through a puppet? There's no connection to the pipe, so how is this even possible?Right. Underground! The caster must be hiding beneath the doll...!Calm down, everyone. Why are you acting so recklessly over sothing like a sound puppet? It's just a golem after all. A clumsy, dirt doll that can't even properly plow a field!
He will provide further explanation at this point. In fact, on this ocean planet of the Alphauri, there was a tradition that had been passed down from ancient tis.
"Fortress" culture. Buildings made of nurous soldiers and rigid walls, forming an immune system.
However, there was a unique form of a higher-tier nest in this place, which differed greatly from the alien planet called Earth. In Alphauri, there was also a concept similar to Earth's fortresses. To protect rulers, nobles, and other so-called precious souls, defensive strongholds were created. And to translate this, the term "fortress" seed to be the most fitting.
The preferred form of residence for the upper class here is nothing other than a fortress. Just like a chunk of calcium carbonate rarely found inside a clam shell, they assert their territory with a perfectly rounded, spherical ho. Moreover, this "fortress" is typically considered most aesthetically pleasing when it floats slightly above the ground, exposing the entire curve of the sphere.
[Hoo. By the way, as expected, a fortress where a ruler lives is incredibly large compared to others.]
Since Alphaurins live underwater, their residents essentially fly around. As a result, a perfectly sealed spherical fortress like this naturally developed.
[If ignorant worms saw it, they might mistake it for a celestial body that accidentally fell from the sky... A huge castle, indeed.]
However, there was one more reason why this round-shaped castle was their pride and joy.
[How much money would it take to build a castle of this size?]
It was precisely the cost. At the ti, the refining technology was still underdeveloped, and the price of absorbing mana in the brains of those who attack the academy. And guess what? All of you showed up as involved. You pretended like their castle walls, treating it almost like an indulgence. In Alphauri, well, building a castle consud astronomical amounts of resources.
[Well, I suppose money ans nothing to those of your rank.]
In Alphauri, destroying a castle is quite a difficult task. No matter what type of magic is used, most spells lose their power the mont they touch the walls. Inside, the combination of absorbing magic agents and the work of barrier mages causes the magical flow to be disrupted, making it nearly impossible to hit spells that rely on coordinate-setting. The biggest problem is, of course, the castle walls. The external walls of the buildings they construct are incredibly, indestructibly tough.
During the Beta Star invasion, the spatial teleportation coordinates bounced off the walls and floors, causing more than 10,000 lunatics to appear, willing to risk everything, even their lives. This catastrophe led to the collapse of many castles, making the event almost like a divine intervention from the heavens.
In most cases, planetary defense would have been overwhelmingly advantageous here. By hiding inside the hard shell and turning the area around the castle into a closed system, when the enemy attempted to break through the walls, the mage inside could unleash attacks outward, ensuring a guaranteed victory.
[Well, anyway, since we're at short-lived species, let's wrap this up and get to the main point.]
However, the golem mage that this young man had modified broke all the past rules.
How long does it take to deal with a barrier mixed with an absorbent? Powerful mages shooting magic from within the building, making it impossible to approach recklessly?
[I'll warn you.]
From now on, the ones who will be working are not people.
[By the way, while I'm generously speaking with you, don't even think about secretly calling reinforcents to the Wizard Tower. I already knew you'd try that, which is why I broke the tower first before coming here.]
Wait.What did that deep sea creature just say?The tower...?No, it must be a lie. No way.But it seems like it's been quite a while since we heard anything from their side...
Clank, clank, clank.
The harsh sounds of the machines that constantly intermix in the middle of the conversation. Specifically, the noise of various fuels being pumped up from their core reactors.
[Don't make say it twice, listen carefully.]
In the heart of the battlefield, the poorly made imitation of an Alphaurin speaks. The chanical monstrosity, mimicking the shape of the planet's inhabitants, shakes the tubes inside its body, and with a stuttering motion, it delivers its ssage.
[You must vow right here and now that your nation will never again take hostile actions against other countries. And as an apology for your past deeds, I would like to tattoo a magic suppression formula into the veins of the leader here. Surely, without that power, they won't be able to entertain any violent thoughts for a while, right?]
What?
[I think you've noticed since I said this much. The truth is, with the help of a scholar from my holand, I cracked open the brains of those who attack the academy. And guess what? All of you showed up as involved. You pretended like you had no control over the Magic Tower, casually folding your tentacles around your backs and stepping away—but I, in reality, your plan was to join the offensive the mont the spell-hunting succeeded, and seize our waters for yourselves.]
The truth behind the assault on the Academy is gradually being revealed.
[Taking advantage of the chaos from the aftermath of the Great War, you tried to start that damn Unification War again. The more I think about it, the more I am amazed and enraged.]
As he said, the green guy already knew everything. At this, the enemy figures flinched at the tips of their tentacles. However, being the old cunning fox that he was, a few of the mages quickly raised counterargunts.
No! What on earth are you saying that on?
[I cracked open their brains, you know? Just like the unique technique you use?]
Stop lying. The only evidence we have is your word, and yet you're making such a pathetic excuse. Do you think the countless nations of the sea will just watch your actions? You're trying to tighten our leash with the actions of monsters from neutral zones like the Magic Tower!
[Ah, you're misunderstanding sothing. I'm not asking you to believe my words like this... Ey, fine. I'll be generous. If you just press your tentacle on the peace treaty I brought, we'll leave quietly. How about the person in charge co out here for a mont?]
That's ridiculous!How dare you, a lowly person, use language to describe the ruler's position!Do you know where this is!Get out now!
The negotiation didn't go well.
[Haa....]
Now, it's ti to use the problem-solving thod that has been used since ancient tis. In fact, modern society on Earth is not that different from this, is it?
Regardless of an individual's character or values, it's a shallow era where those with the most power (money), which society values the most, can easily fulfill their desires.
It's hard to love,
[Anyway, for a peace-loving person like , the ways of the world are just too complicated.]
Still, the nature of this universe tends to be quite favorable to geniuses like 💼.
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