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Problem 225 (1)
Artificial golem technology has been used in the past.
A few years ago, Artyson Matap succeeded in partially restoring the golem and created a small version, which was a great achievement.
But a talking artificial golem?
furthermore.
'The Demon King… …?'
Verden turned his head slightly.
I slowly looked around, but there were only two people in this space. And the one-eyed golem's eyes were looking straight at Verden, and Verden was the only one in front of the golem.
There was absolutely no reason to confuse people.
What does that mean?
Magic power, magic power properties, and limit hierarchy.
After checking these important variables, it seems that they are identical to the Demon King's… … That seems to be what the One-Eyed Golem meant.
'What does it mean that race recognition is impossible?'
The 9th-tier transcendent being, the tomb of the Demon King.
I knew that it would be a dangerous journey to overcome the traps and various trials entangled within the tomb, just like its great name, and obtain the legacy left behind by the Demon King.
As the name suggests, it is an ancient ordeal classified in the ark.
But the talking golem and the mistake of thinking Verden was the Demon King are also like that.
It was completely different from what everyone expected.
'No, but rather, was this a tomb in the first place?'
The more I think about it, the more complicated my mind becomes.
When Verden remained silent, the one-eyed golem that had been waiting tilted its head.
[Your Majesty the Demon King. No response. Is there a problem?]
The focus of attention was on reality.
The illusion of the one-eyed golem still continued. What should I do? Should I explore the tomb as the Demon King, or should I dig through the tomb as Verden?
After a moment of deliberation, I chose the former.
I don't think I have any talent for acting, but this isn't the first time I've encountered this situation. If I get caught in the middle, I can just change my behavior to the latter.
Verden said.
“No, no problem.”
[No problem. Check response. Identification complete.]
The one-eyed golem's eyes, which had been dyed green, returned to blue.
[General Manager, entity name Alpha. Executing the orders of the manager. During His Majesty the Demon King's absence, three unauthorized intrusions and three facility intrusions occurred. A total of six. All have been resolved. And three facility problems have occurred.]
“……Facility problem?”
[Cannot be resolved on its own. The facility's functions are paralyzed, and the connection with the facility manager is lost. Ask the Demon King Peha for help. If you accept, I will guide you.]
It seems that Verden, or rather the Demon King's power is needed.
By the way, these are problems that occurred in an unknown place… … On the one hand, I am perplexed, but as a wizard, my curiosity is also strongly piqued.
This is a relic related to the Demon King that I only encountered in history books.
Verden nodded.
“I accept.”
[Confirmation of acceptance. I will guide you to the situation room first.]
The one-eyed golem, Alpha, often walked ahead.
Because the strides were short, the pace was not as fast as the body language suggested. It was slightly slower than the normal walking speed of a person.
Verden took control of Orient.
Leaving little doubt behind him, he followed Alpha down the passage.
* * *
The tomb of the Demon King was quiet.
Only the footsteps of Verden and Alpha echoed. Below them, a long, wide corridor stretched out, with several doors installed at considerable intervals.
The number is small compared to the size.
That must mean the inside is spacious. Some of them have glass windows on the walls, so you can see inside clearly. I passed by and checked the inside.
‘… … There are more than one or two golems.’
Golems of different forms than Alpha are listed.
But there was no movement. It was as if it had lost its power, and no magical power was felt. Only the light from the magic stone lantern illuminated the surroundings.
'What the heck is this place?'
The question deepens.
It is a strange feeling that is different from the knowledge and common sense I have accumulated so far. It is a strange atmosphere that I can feel… … I feel a sense of unease.
Yeah, it's like this isn't a grave───
[We have arrived, Your Majesty the Demon King.]
Alpha approached a door.
Then, as the magic power reacted, the inside was revealed.
The space in the circular device contained several carved magic stones, and at the center of the circle was a chair that rotated 360 degrees.
'Is this the situation room?'
It's a truly fascinating structure.
As he looked around with interest, Alpha stared at Verden from next to the chair.
It looks like he's telling me to sit down.
It doesn't seem to be a trap.
I scanned it with my magic sense, but it was nothing more than an elaborately crafted metal chair.
I sat down on the chair carefully.
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[There are currently 3 records of unauthorized intruders waiting to be verified. Would you like to verify the records?]
"record?"
Are you talking about documents?
Accepting, Alpha approached the device and moved his arm. At that moment, one of the magic stones above glowed, and a scene floated into the air.
A relic exploration team hired by Verden.
They were being killed by all kinds of magical traps in the tomb.
The explorers who have fallen apart.
A magic circle was placed around Hans Deichel's body as he fled in the chaos.
In the next scene, Lyban Crusoe, who was caught in a space-travel trap, is brutally crushed to death by a giant golem in a maze along with his other companions.
The debris was cleaned up neatly as the floor was opened.
It's not a welcome or anything.
That was a memory of the past itself.
Verden stiffened at that fact.
“How on earth…….”
Being able to record and view someone's memories.
It was very similar to the magician's magic, <Memory Transfer>. Of course, the image Alpha showed only contained 'visual' information, but even so, it was a truly astonishing sight.
'The idea itself is not unfamiliar.'
The magical world encompassing the Magic Tower, the Magic Kingdom, and the Magic City.
There has been talk among many magicians about preserving and transferring 'memories', and they have even actually attempted to put the technology into practice.
But as expected, it failed.
Despite spending a considerable amount of money, no results were achieved. The ideas that were not implemented were simply recorded and forgotten.
'But I never thought I'd see you here again.'
That too has reached completion.
no way.
A possibility flashed through Verden's mind.
[Your Majesty the Demon King, would you like to check the remaining two records?]
“……I will check.”
Two memories flashed before my eyes one after another.
One was a scene where a relic exploration team with similar behavior to the explorers were annihilated, and the other was a scene where a giant snake that had entered through an open door was erased without a trace.
After a while the video ended.
The light from the magic stone that contained the records went silent.
As Verden stared into the empty space, he began to gradually become convinced. He thought that it couldn't be true, but the reality before his eyes was the opposite.
So I have no choice but to check.
[End of recording playback. If there are no problems, we will guide you to the facility issue.]
“……Alpha, I have something to ask you.”
[ear.]
A heavy tension has subsided.
My heart was pounding. Verden took a deep breath and asked softly.
“When was the last time I came here?”
Alpha answered immediately.
[467 years 11 months 23 days 4 hours 38 minutes 17 seconds ago.]
The Demon King disappeared from the world about 500 years ago.
Although it is recorded in history books, it is generally accepted in the current magical world that he died 500 years ago.
At that time, it was difficult to estimate his age. Even in the Magic Nation established by the Demon King himself, it was unofficially acknowledged.
'But Alpha's answer completely denies this.'
Verden rose from his seat.
I walked forward and placed my hand on the device. The coolness of the metal seeped into my skin. The feeling supported the hypothesis in my head.
A heterogeneous atmosphere.
Now I understand the feeling of unease I had in the hallway.
'This is not a grave or anything.'
Here.
'This is the Demon King's laboratory.'
* * *
The life and death of the Demon King became unclear.
Even if he was a transcendent being, I didn't think he would have survived for centuries until now… … But he's the Demon King, so maybe.
He is the most unusual being among all the magical transcendent beings of all time.
The problem is more this laboratory.
“How long has it been since this place was established?”
[535 years, 8 months, 11 days, 14 hours, 28 minutes, 29 seconds have passed.]
It was created when the Demon King was active.
But why was it built on the Western Continent instead of the Eastern Continent where the Magical Nation is located? And why was it left abandoned for over 400 years? What was the purpose of the laboratory?
It's full of questions and I can't even guess the reason.
'No, this is not the time to be lost in thought.'
Even if you do that, there won't be an answer.
Right now, the first thing to do is to check out the entire lab yourself, to get at least some information.
'The truth not recorded in history and unknown magical techniques.'
Verden was determined to find out.
As a single wizard. What on earth did the Demon King who disappeared in the past want to do?
What needs to be done is clear.
“Alpha, direct me to the facility issue.”
[Confirmed. We will guide you to the 'Golem Production' facility.]
Once again Alpha took the lead.
Beyond the door in the situation room, further into the hallway. After walking for a while, I arrived at my destination. A golem was sleeping inside some kind of machine.
“……Is this golem the problem?”
[About 6 years ago, the magic circle was damaged and power was lost due to an internal shock. As a result, the laboratory and the primary power room, the primary power room and the secondary power room, the secondary power room and the administrator's office were completely isolated. To fix the facility's problems, the 'Repair Golem' located here is needed.]
Shock inside?
“There was an attacker?”
[Damage was caused by two of the three facility intrusions. In one incident, an intruder entered the secondary power room and damaged the power source. In the most recent incident, an intruder entered the primary power room and is believed to have destroyed the magic circle.]
3 incidents of facility intruders.
There are also three relics that have lost their light. This means that the attackers must be part of the ark.
I don't know why he did such a thing, but unless you were involved, there's no way to know.
“What happened to the intruder?”
[The two intruders were killed directly by the manager. The intruder trapped in the primary power room is unknown.]
Killed the members of the ark.
It must have been quite a challenge to challenge the ancient trials. Perhaps it is because he is in charge of managing the Demon King's laboratory that he is on a different level.
It could be a giant golem with more than half of its body made of the highest grade metal. If there is such a thing, it would be quite a challenge even for Verden.
Then Alpha said.
[Explanation of the facility recovery plan sequence. Complete with repair golem to force open and close the door that lost power. Fix the problem in the primary power room. Restore the power source in the secondary power room. Contact the administrator.]
The small arm pointed at the sleeping golem.
[This repair golem was stopped during production. The body is complete. A solution is presented. The completion of a special magic circle and high-purity magic power are required. The help of His Majesty the Demon King is required.]
The purity of magic will be sufficient.
Because Guardian Elf Karans himself admitted it.
Next is the creation of the golem… … .
“Where did you put the golem creation book?”
This is a real laboratory.
Of course, there must be some data related to it. Verden's prediction was right.
[Golem data exists in Area B-4.]
but.
[Currently completely isolated due to lack of power.]
“…….”
For a moment I thought about destroying the door, but I quickly shook my head.
The Dark King's Laboratory is built using the architectural technology of the Dark Nation. It is basically highly resistant to magic and at first glance, appears to have excellent physical durability.
If we succeed in destroying it, it will inevitably have negative effects on the entire laboratory.
As a result, there is no information at all.
Furthermore, Verden had no experience in making golems. It was daunting, but… … it wasn't hopeless. According to Alpha, the only thing he had to take care of was the magic circle inside the golem.
Verden is one of the world's leading magic circle specialists.
“……Let’s get started right away.”
[Long live His Majesty the Demon King.]
Alpha raised both arms.
It was a reaction that I couldn't tell if it was emotional or mechanical.
'anyway.'
Artificial golems use special magic circles.
And the magic circle of the repair golem was even more complex and detailed. It may have been made by the Demon King himself.
Still, I don't think it will fail.
A magic circle of a configuration I have never seen before.
Verden began to analyze slowly, his eyes shining brightly.