Episode 835 World Conference: Verden (1)
Faith brings about miracles, instinct calls forth the wild, and magical power constitutes magic. These self-evident principles and laws of the natural world are called ‘Providence.’ Itis a concept that encompasses reason.Providence always exists not in only one direction, but in both directions.
Tsutsutsutsu.
Just as gears turn backward, miracles were reduced to faith, wildness to vitality, and magic to magical power. All power scattered and returned to its master. Theinherent magical power reversed the flow of cause and effect of the phenomenon.
This is the magic of Deus Widen, the Master of the Lefragium Magic Tower and Provider, ‘
and.
Next to a world where causality was reversed, there was a world teeming with death.Although miracles, wildness, and magic were not living things, they instantly lost their vitality, like creatures with their hearts torn out.
Power, nature, space… concepts within this range are dying. The atmosphere inhabited by death causes the loss of lung function merely through breathing, and its inherent malevolent energy clearly delineates the boundary between life and death.A realm of death has manifested, instantly killing concepts and beings that fail to resist.
That is the magic ‘
‘this…….’
Verden witnessed the magic pioneered by the Provider and Reindel for the first time. The same was true for most of the attendees of the World Conference.
The former, befitting the leader of a mystical group, rarely revealed his power, while the latter never flaunted his strength, appearing indifferent to the gaze of others.
They are all dangerous magic spells.
Two unfamiliar landscapes of different natures stimulated the senses of sight and touch.
The Provider literally manipulated the laws of nature. Reindel made the living feel what death was, something they had never experienced.
The magical concepts the two realized proved that their lofty status built in the magical world was by no means in vain.
Reindel was particularly impressive.
Since the Provider was the first Rank Mage and had actually reached the 8th Rank, it would not have been surprising if he displayed any kind of strength.Only the fact that this was a certain level of the 8th Rank was vaguely realized.
On the other hand───Raindel Nexreon was empty like a colorless painting.
I can’t quite grasp the level.
Unlike when the magic circuit was activated in the Kingdom of Estiria, his presence became ambiguous after he fully opened up the magic.
There was only one thing that felt completely.
It is precisely the danger.
From a common-sense perspective, I understood why Reindel rarely revealed his magic. Unless one possessed exceptionally strong resistance to magic, merely being grazed by that power would result in instant death. Iteven seemed capable of inflicting death not only on living beings but also on inanimate objects like space.
‘Pure death energy that neither the servants of the Glory of the Dead whom I have encountered until now, nor even the Bone Dragon, dare to compare to… … .’
It is just like death itself.
Based on his knowledge of transcendence, Verden estimated Reindel’s level. A level of mastery in the concept of death and the magic he pioneered himself.
Rank 8.
It is highly likely that Reindel has already crossed the wall of transcendence one step further. If not, Verden judged that he must have at least reached that threshold.
Then, the Provider spoke.
“Saint Ersetia. And Beast King Antias. Although no blood was shed between us, the animosity accumulated during the World Council must have been resolved to some extent. As the World Council Chair, this is the extent of the friction I can tolerate. From now on, I will not overlook any violent behavior by the attendees, not just those of the Saint and the Beast King.”“…….”“I accept no objections. Nevertheless, if there is anyone who wishes to disobey, speak up now.”
The great dignity that was not outwardly revealed pressured the transcendents in subtle ways.
I will personally deport him.
The dignified and solemn demeanor observed just moments ago was nowhere to be seen. They were hardline, acting as if they would expel any attendee who objected to the decision without warning.
However… to put it another way, it was also an opportunity to test my power against the Provider. That is, if I were willing to risk being kicked out of the World Council.
“Mmmmm.”
The Water King growled low while still bound by the Transcendents. He appeared to be genuinely contemplating what to do.*Whoosh.*In the meantime, the Saintess reverse-summoned two divine artifacts and disarmed them.
As I just mentioned, I will stop here. So you don’t need to be on guard anymore.
The saint looked at the Pope with a look that seemed to say, “Uh, what should I do?” A moment of silence fell. The Pope calmly looked into the saint’s eyes from the side.
He does seem to have calmed down, as expected, but…
The saint is generally patient, but when emotions that even that patience cannot suppress finally escalate, she becomes a believer who values only faith.
It is a kind of mental problem.
Her madness is not the kind that can be suppressed by force. If it explodes properly, it cannot be stopped unless the God of Light intervenes.
“I accepted his request to participate in the Pledge of Truth alone, as he promised not to get angry if possible… but it seems King Su and Gyeoe have quite provoked him.”
It’s a relief that it ended here.
In that sense, the Pope glanced at Verden with a look of genuine surprise. The strange light that had threatened the Saint and the King at the end flickered in his mind.
To think a transcendent being of the magic world could suppress the Saintess’s chronic madness, even just a little.
I didn’t know the true nature of the dark red magic, but that fact could by no means be seen as bad.
Madness inhibitor
Perhaps she was the greatest gain the Luas religion had obtained at the World Conference. The Saint was so noble and dangerous that it made one think so.
… … Whoosh.
The Pope removed the chains of light by closing the pages of the Bible. The Saint’s limbs regained their freedom. The Saint also let out a deep sigh of relief and retrieved the Holy Sword that had been blocking the Holy Lance.
It gradually shrank and disappeared into the earth like tree roots growing backward, and the magical seal with a pale turquoise hue was released with a loud sound.
Verden also stored [Interis] in subspace.
It’s a bit bland, but… this isn’t bad in its own way. It was fun.
The Water King slowly puffed out his chest as if he had no intention of running wild any longer. Crunch. He shattered the Keeper’s seal that had burrowed into his body using only brute force.The four spears that hindered the movement of his joints also scattered in all directions.
Mauler, who had been holding his arm, spat and stepped back, and Vangelis, who had been pressing down on the back of his hand, straightened his staff.
Shhh.
Like that of a wild beast—the Beast King’s claws, which remained unscarred despite striking the Holy Spear, [Interis], and Light Sword in succession, vanished into the flesh.
“Is this enough?”“Yes, it is.”
As the Master released her grip, the longsword vanished. Soon after, the four spears scattered on the floor also returned to her and disappeared.
The emotional conflict between the Saint and the Beast King, which began entirely with the Beast King’s provocation, ultimately ended only after many transcendent beings intervened.
“Ignacia, if you don’t stop here and cause trouble again, I will take immediate action.”“Hmph.”
Ignacia tilted his head back. Meia, the agent of the Lefragium Magic Tower, was aiming her staff with a cold gaze.
“I was planning to do that anyway. Do you think I would act recklessly in an atmosphere like this? Of course, I have a sense of tact and my own boundaries.”“Restore the meeting room.”“Understood, understood.”
Ignacia eliminated thousands of illusory clones and restored the inverted fantasy world to its original state.
Bang──!
She snapped her fingers again.
In the blink of an eye, the scenery of the meadow vanished, and the conference room where, just moments ago, the minor and major assemblies had been discussed and the truths of each other were interrogated unfolded before their eyes.At the same time, the Provider and Reindel also withdrew their magic and ascended to the throne.
Before anyone realized it, Ignacia had also taken his seat.
“Hahaha, did I act too selfishly? I prepared this as an apology, so eat as much as you want.”
Glasses of Magnus Bank Mountain red wine were placed before the attendees again, along with exquisite pastries served in larger bowls.
If you decline, you’ll just go hungry.
Crunch, crunch!
Suwang chewed on the snack straight from the bowl and then gulped down a very expensive wine in one go.Unlike his appearance, which looked like he would tear apart and eat a wild beast alive, the snacks and wine prepared by Ignacia seemed to suit his taste quite well.
thud.
The Provider tapped the Senate table once, drawing everyone’s attention.
The final question has concluded. With this, the Pledge of Truth is completed. By the authority of the Chairperson, I declare a one-hour recess, after which the second subcommittee meeting will proceed.
A brief rest was given.
* * *
The end of the hallway with no one around.
“Ugh, ugh…!”
The Mountain King, supported by other beastkin kings, examined his wounds. His arm was cleanly broken, and his ribs appeared to be half-fractured.His internal organs were largely undamaged, but the muscles in the affected area were somewhat damaged.
While top-tier beastkin generally possess exceptional regenerative abilities and would recover within a few days, the damage sustained was significant considering it was merely a single blow.This was especially true given that the opponent was not a martial artist, but a true transcendent being of the magic realm.
This level of physical ability even without magic.
The Bird King muttered. As if crashing waves, the feathers on his wings and body rose sequentially and then subsided in an instant.
“How was that power?”“He is qualified as a predator. All the more so considering he is still growing. And yet, like a wizard of human origin, he knows how to conceal himself.”
Kagagak.
King Su scraped his fangs.
It is certainly more than just entertainment.
I had assumed there would be no more than three individuals of Master-level skill, but the power of the human transcendents far exceeded my expectations.Among them, the transcendent being of the magic realm was a welcome surprise.
There are more than a few guys giving off a sinister and dangerous vibe.
* * *
The saint, having handed the information obtained from the Pledge of Truth to the Pope, the saint, the cardinals, and the archbishops, quietly fell into deep thought.
Holy, Verden.
It was starkly different from the assessment that elemental magic would be his primary power and magic. His overall physical abilities were strangely well-developed.
Above all, the fact that he used a unique weapon technique utilizing a staff was reminiscent of none other than the Seven Great Demon Kings, Vangelis Ruin Akenard.Of course, their overall movements were almost identical, though.
More than that… what was rummaging through the saint’s mind was not such a trivial thing.
That magic.
The shock I felt through the Holy Spear and Holy Armor lingered in my senses like phantom pain. It seemed that this was Verden’s true magic.However, I could not simply dismiss it as peculiar, as I would have done with any sorcerer.
What is this feeling?
My emotions stirred again as I recalled the moment I encountered the dark red color.
A familiar yet strange sensation.
It was relieving, yet… for some reason, it was disgusting enough to make me nauseous.
* * *
The participants of the oath secretly shared information about the truth exchanged within their factions, then returned to the World Conference Hall and took their seats.The non-participants, filled with curiosity, either kept their seats or killed time by walking around the hallway.
thud.
Exactly one hour later, the open door to the conference room closed.
“I will resume the second subcommittee. Arguments are permitted, but if physical means are used, immediate expulsion will be taken regardless of the severity. Please take note of this. Now, proposers, raise your hands.”
Several shocking secrets were revealed to the world due to the Pledge of Truth proposed by the signatory.
However, the audience was silent.
To be honest, it was because there wasn’t really a proposal worth raising using those truths.
“Since there is a Great Demon of Parasites in the Demon Realm, are you proposing the conquest of the Demon Realm again? The source of this information is that Provider, but nothing has actually been confirmed yet.Furthermore, the Provider cast a dissenting vote against the conquest of the Demon Realm proposed by Emperor Zeracl.”
Without physical evidence, persuading the Luas Church to take action is a distant prospect.It would have been more rational to investigate the Mirror World, discover concrete clues, and reconvene the World Conference as soon as possible.
Then what about Verden killing five transcendent beings?This is also irrelevant.Sandir Faen was stripped of his official status as a transcendent being a long time ago anyway. Killing him would not violate the rules of the transcendent beings.
Furthermore, unless it was known who else Verden had killed, he could not be punished by the rules of the Transcendent based solely on the number.
Then what about the history intertwined with the Ruas Church and the Glory of the Dead?This is possible.By having the Ruas Church share all the information they have secured regarding the Glory of the Dead through a vote, they could initiate global cooperation against those who threatened the continent.
However… … it is not right to pressure the Luas religion in that way in many ways. Because the positive influence they have on humanity is too great.
The oath-taker also knew this, so he kept silent.
It is appropriate to arrange a separate meeting to establish a cooperative relationship after the world conference concludes. Alliances formed under coercion are bound to eventually crack.
Five minutes passed.
With this, I will conclude the second subcommittee.
As it had not been long since the recess, the World Conference immediately moved on to the next session.
“I shall now begin the second Grand Council.”“……”“The second Grand Council is one of the fundamental Grand Councils following the Scales of the Red Dragon, as previously explained. However, since the subject is the legitimacy of Eon’s territory regarding the ownerless lands, the speaker has been determined.”
The Provider spoke in a low voice.
“Holy, Verden. Forward.”
The First Small Council, the First Grand Council, the Second Small Council, passing through the Pledge of Truth, and the Second Grand Council to mark the end of the World Conference.
The time for Verden has come.
