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Episode 425: Homecoming
For a moment, the world turned gray.
At the same time, an oppressive wave burst out, crashing down like a tidal wave.
Isabella, who was on a nearby cliff, turned her head away from the light of destruction, reflexively embracing Alpha.
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“Ugh……!”
A loud noise that rings out a beat late.
The sound was so loud that my ears were ringing and the air became heavy with the aftershock.
How long has it been since then?
Isabella carefully lifted her eyelids, which she had been straining to close. She looked at the half of the world that was visible only through her right golden eye.
The alpha in her arms also tilted its body and its one eye glowed.
The remnants of destruction reflected in the field of vision.
A large rock formation that had been part of a mountain range until just now was lost.
More precisely, only a semicircular bend remains on the land. A huge canyon has formed where the mountain disappeared.
Isabella muttered blankly.
“The terrain… has completely changed.”
It feels completely different from the 7th-tier <Thunderbolt> that decorated the end of the Rayshen Taillord, which was witnessed in the lazy crack.
An indescribable sense of pressure.
She had a feeling that if she had been directly hit by the crimson ray, she would not have been able to survive even with her abnormal regenerative powers.
'This is transcendence.'
The being that rules the world… … I’ve only heard rumors a few times, but this is the first time I’ve actually seen its power.
A strong emotion surged beyond the overwhelming thrill I had felt in the blue mountains. It was a kind of elation.
“Oh, this is not the time.”
Isabella suddenly came to her senses and immediately cast <Flight> and hurried to the location where the fierce battle had taken place.
The exam is over.
* * *
The crimson magic power subsides and clear magic power fills up again.
Deactivated magic circuit.
Verden exhaled quietly, gathering his inner strength.
'As expected, it's difficult to handle.'
The possibilities contained in the Infinite Magic were complex and freely manipulable, as they were only expressed by the will of the caster.
On the other hand, the magical power manifested as the Magic of Destruction was focused on the concept of destruction itself, making it extremely simple──but the more you concentrated your magical power, the more you had to put in effort to control it.
'If I hadn't mastered <Arcane> and magical power control, I wouldn't have been able to exert even half of the power I had before.'
Otherwise, he would be unable to suppress the magic and end up blowing up the entire area, including himself.
An unstoppable force.
Even though you have become a transcendent being, there is no dead end in sight. If you want to move forward, the road will never end.
In this test, I confirmed two magic swords as a transcendent being.
It has become possible to more precisely judge where you stand and how much stronger you have become compared to before.
and.
'I have a rough idea of what direction I should take my super magic in…'
Super magic or transcendence.
The exclusive property of a transcendent being who can interfere with the world to some extent.
It is not yet feasible for Verden, who has just crossed the Wall of Awakening, but it is only a matter of time.
The overall drawing has been drawn up.
Whether it's through time or external means, if you have the essential details, you can complete it in no time.
Verden was convinced.
While he was lost in thought, Isabella landed on the ground.
“When I looked closely, I saw that the forest had disappeared and there was a desert instead. It would take decades for it to recover naturally.”
Isabella stuck out her tongue as she looked around the desolate lot.
“Still, I’m glad that the exams ended well. Both of you are okay, oh, no. Adrian, are you okay?”
“No problem.”
Adrian was sitting down, resting.
Although he looked tired from the continuous display of skills and techniques, there were no injuries that seemed critical.
“Hmm, it looks like that.”
Isabella, who had briefly assessed the situation, walked towards Verden.
Alpha, who had been on her shoulder, jumped up briefly and landed on [Einver].
[Your Majesty Verden. Victory.]
Knock knock knock.
Mini Golem, Alpha met her cute arms one after another. It was a firm clap because it was a frame, not skin.
It was a kind of praise for Verden.
Then Isabella asked.
“But Gaju, is the magic you showed at the end the super magic you only heard about?”
“It’s simply one of the unique magical power usage methods that utilizes magic. If we have to categorize it, it’s no different from magic.”
Of course, it would be a stretch to say that it is that simple.
According to the magical world, there has never been a case reported where a single being, like Verden, pioneered two magical roads.
“It’s not magic, it’s technology… Even though I’ve gone through the process of awakening, the gap between the 6th and 7th tiers is much larger than I thought. It’s so much so that I can’t even imagine myself becoming a transcendent being.”
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Isabella's current rank is in the top 6.
Not only that, Alpha's scans showed that the limiting hierarchy was impossible to measure.
Unlike Verden, it was a heteromorphic species that was partially transformed and thus human standards did not apply to it.
This means that Isabella may also have the potential to transcend.
“Well, it’s reasonable to say that the possibility of that happening is slim… but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with becoming a transcendent being.”
“Reason doesn’t matter. If you truly want to become a transcendent being, you will get there someday. Just like I did.”
There is no reason to give up and consider it a vain dream.
Dreams are the starting point.
“By the way…….”
Verden turned his gaze to Adrian.
“How does it compare to that guy?”
Now that the test is over, it's time to check the results.
There was no one here who did not understand what Verden was asking.
Adrian answered softly, recalling the terrible past.
“Either in the past or now, I am no match for the power of the Bohemian Tower Lord and the Lord, so I cannot divide the strength of the two Transcendents into superior and inferior───”
Adrian twisted his lips.
“I dare say, it seems worth a try.”
It was purely a gut feeling.
* * *
A journey across continents.
What used to be a distance that would take months just to reach its destination now feels as close as a nearby town.
In reality, there was no need to make any special preparations.
“Because of the nature of the land where the strong gather, the other forces will be quite powerful. Among them, the ruler of the West is said to be quite clever, so he will be difficult to deal with in many ways.”
It is a war fought between these people, not between individuals, over territory.
A stage unlike any before.
It is not only an unfamiliar battlefield, but also a familiar battlefield for the opponent, so you will need to calmly adapt.
“Let go of impatience and use your time actively. Nothing is as easy to collapse as a sandcastle built on sand.”
“I will keep that in mind, my lord.”
“I'll be careful.”
Adrian and Isabella, standing side by side, answered immediately.
I think that's enough advice.
Giving instructions and talking nonsense is more likely to be a hindrance.
[His Majesty Verden orders. Human, Adrian and the heteromorph, Isabella are entrusted with field command.]
Alpha, as if he had been waiting, gave instructions on his behalf.
Did you understand what I was thinking?
Since coming out into the world, Alpha's understanding seems to be improving day by day.
Verden, who had been unintentionally deprived of his words, turned his back.
“I wish you good luck.”
<Gate>
Hwaaaaaaaah!
The magical power flowing out from Einver opened a gap in space. Beyond it were the coordinates of the Western Continent.
Verden stepped into the entrance with Alpha without hesitation.
As the purple glow faded and the space closed, the Transcendent One and the Golem disappeared from the central continent.
“A transcendent being who can travel across the entire continent without anyone knowing… It’s fortunate that he’s the head of a household, but objectively speaking, he’s quite frightening.”
“So, the top priority is to make sure that your presence never comes to the surface.”
“Of course I know. But don’t you have to hide your identity too?”
Adrian's survival remains a top secret.
In situations where it was not possible to eliminate all witnesses, he had to wear a metal mask to hide his unique aura.
“That’s true.”
“Then it’s decided. I’ll be in charge of escorting Liam at official functions.”
Isabella stretched slightly.
“I should start getting active too.”
Self-study of elemental magic, study of Lisandro's fruit, and demonstration of force with Liam.
With so much to do, Isabella became more motivated.
* * *
Mirendor, the imperial capital of the Arnac Empire.
In a small building at the corner of that vast city, two people, the prime minister and the grand duke of the Arnak Empire, faced each other.
A drop of water formed on the cold teacup.
Outside, the bustle of the imperial center was heard.
The prime minister, who had been keeping his mouth shut, tapped the table three times with his fingertips and broke the silence first to state his intention.
“As you may have heard, the second prince was attacked at the Red Volcano, one of the dwarf residences. The attacker is considered a legendary dwarf within the clan, ‘Hammer of Integrity, Gharun’. Fortunately, the carriage was only partially destroyed, and the second prince is safe…….”
The prime minister narrowed his eyes.
“The prestige of the empire has been tarnished.”
The Arnak Empire has been secretly building relationships through trade with the selfish dwarves, particularly the Red Volcano Clan.
The effort, time, and money that went into it were by no means small… … but there were still obstacles.
The orthodox dwarf.
As the Empire's manpower and culture began to infiltrate the clans, some dwarves became alarmed and rose up.
The protests, which erupted in loud voices and stubbornness bordering on madness, were no small headache.
'I want to push it away with force, but even that is difficult.'
Because if they touched the hammer that held the integrity of the demonstrators' spiritual leader and the leader of the protests, it was obvious that everything would fall apart.
Even the Red Volcano clan leader, a fellow dwarf and Empire-friendly, who considered the incised hammer a thorn in his side, went out of his way to avoid it.
For that reason, the empire tried to persuade Gharun by all means possible, but… …the result is as you can see.
“Of course, I have no intention of using this incident as an excuse to eliminate Gharun. I plan to use it as an opportunity to gain the upper hand in future negotiations with the Red Volcano Clan.”
“…….”
“However, it is likely that the outside world will see a rift between the Empire and the Dwarves. It will be inevitable that there will be attempts to exploit this gap. It is also necessary to prevent the Second Prince, who has been humiliated, from personally taking revenge on Gharun.”
The prime minister cleared his throat.
“Especially in the case of electronics…… Since the matter is serious, His Majesty the Emperor is also concerned.”
He put the emperor in his mouth.
The Archduke, who had been listening quietly, spoke.
“Send the Sword Saint.”
At this very moment, the dispatch of one of the Lords of the Empire has been decided.
* * *
A butterfly flies low.
Alpha, who was scanning the terrain while emitting a magical light, quickly chased after him with yellow wings.
It seemed full of interest, perhaps because it was a butterfly of a type I had never seen before.
At that moment, a butterfly crashed into the middle of a spider's web covered in dew.
The reaction was immediate.
A large spider swoops in, wraps its prey tightly in its web, and then sinks its nasty teeth into it, sucking out the butterfly's bodily fluids.
Alpha froze.
Verden turned his back on him and looked down the high cliff.
Green meadows stretching far into the distance.
The scenery of early summer, after spring had passed, filled my field of vision.
At the time of escaping the Bohemian Tower, it was thought that it would take decades or even never be possible to return to the land.
“……You came back sooner than I thought.”
Verden arrived in the Western Continent.