Episode 869 To the Magic Kingdom (3)
The Director of the Investigation Bureau of the Magic Kingdom recalled a conversation from a few days ago.
───Verden might have inherited the same blood as me.
───… … Yes?
When the 7th Demon King told that story, it felt like a bolt of lightning struck my mind. I mean, it was literally like a bolt from the blue.
The Director of the Investigation Bureau stood there with his mouth agape, without even a moment to compose himself. It was only after several minutes had passed that he finally managed to speak.
───Do you mean by that the Divine might be an illegitimate child of the Magic Kingdom… … something like that?
That’s right.
match!
The Director of the Investigation Bureau slapped his own cheek without the slightest hesitation. It stung. Yet, the sensation was incredibly vivid.
This is the first time I’ve had such a terrible nightmare. I simply cannot wake up.
───Hahaha, just as there are dreams that feel like reality, there are also realities that feel like dreams. Zeren, if necessary, I will help you realize the reality.
I have already woken up, so I will decline.
He vehemently dissuaded the 7th Demon King from stealthily picking up the staff. The Director of the Investigation Bureau was a position responsible for managing all the information and top secrets of the Demon Kingdom.He was one of the few people who knew the 7th Demon King’s capabilities.
───Anyway… … So, Your Majesty, the reason you invited the Divine to this Centrum was not solely because of the First Magic Tower incident and the Magic Festival. Are you planning to verify what the Divine’s bloodline truly is?
───Yes, as the Demon King.
───I understand on what grounds Your Majesty you believe that the Divine One inherited great blood. However, to be honest, the probability of that is very low. This is because no member of the royal family has left the Magic Kingdom for at least 140 years. Even if there were someone who inherited the blood of the First Magic King in an earlier era… … .
The head of the investigation bureau asserted.
There is no way that his descendants could have survived.
That is both the blessing and the curse of a great bloodline.
Even though he accepted the Director of the Investigation Bureau’s realistic explanation, the 7th Demon King showed anticipation. Bloodline. Vangelis displayed a faint hint of madness.
───So, I must check. Absolutely.
───… … .
I’ll leave it to you, Zeren.
The Director of Investigation raised his voice while planting his heels firmly. He stood atop the supreme octagon carved in the center of the Centrum’s inner palace.
I uphold the will of the Demonic Way.
A glint flickered in the eyes of the Director of the Investigation Bureau as he retraced his memories. Immediately afterward, the door to the reception room at Arrain Fortress opened.
thud.
The Director of the Investigation Bureau and the wizards under his command stomped their feet in a disciplined manner to show respect.
“Jeren Chedwill. The Director of the Investigation Bureau of the Akenard Sorcerer Bureau pays his respects to the Star of Eon.”“I have never heard of the Director of the Akenard Investigation Bureau handling protocol as well.”“His Majesty the Sorcerer King issued a strict order to accord him the utmost respect.”“Is that so?”
Verden paused briefly.
“You didn’t notify me of the detailed schedule in advance. When is your estimated arrival time?”“The Archenad Sorcerer Kingdom is ruled by the 7th Sorcerer King, and the ownerless lands are governed by the Divine. Since this is the domain of Eon, I will abide by the Divine’s will regarding when I head to the Sorcerer Kingdom.”
Indeed, the dignity befitting a figure who ranks among the top in the political hierarchy of the Magic Kingdom.It was a refined way of speaking that most of Eon’s executives, who had grown up in rough, violent, and unofficial environments, had not yet fully mastered.
At this, Verden turned his back.
Let’s go.
Does that mean they don’t want to waste time?
Verden and his close associates appeared to have long since made preparations to head to the Magic Kingdom. Prioritizing efficiency in all matters is akin to a chronic habit of a mage.It is a commendable display of initiative. After all,the Director of the Investigation Bureau was also one of those walking the path of magic.
I will take the lead.
* * *
“…….”
The Ruler, Rateon Offniel, crossed his arms and watched the airship of the Akenad Magic Kingdom preparing for a spatial teleportation.
Rateon was excluded from Verden’s escort on this trip to the Magic Kingdom.
The reason was that he was an executive who possessed both military and administrative capabilities—a rare trait—so there were many matters he had to handle directly within Eon’s territory… but I knew that wasn’t the whole story.
Peak, Verden.
First Phase, Adrian Chambers.
Second Phase, Isabella Deiros.
Sixth phase, Levana.
Alpha.
beta.
The personnel composition isn’t much different from normal times. But something is bothering me.
Each of Eon’s mage orders was not included at all, and only the executives were brought along. Furthermore, excluding Verden’s left and right hands, as well as Alpha and Beta, there was only one person of status selected for the contingency.
I have some doubts.
Levana, a former high-ranking executive of Black Hour, is a mage specializing in mental magic. I wonder why they specifically singled her out to take her…Even though she is exceptionally capable, there is practically nothing she can do in the Magic Kingdom.
How should I put it?
It seemed less like a determination to do something and more like preparation to be ready for something. Though it might just be simple overthinking.Whatever it was, they would handle it well on their own, so worrying was a luxury.
“Tsk.”
As always, there was only one thing Lateon disliked: being in a position where he could not yet confidently share Eon’s top secrets.
As expected, climbing the ranks is the top priority.
As a man, now that I have escaped the head of the snake, shouldn’t I at least become the wings of the dragon, rather than stopping at the tail?
Of course, with Adrian Chambers around, reaching the right arm would be a stretch… but… the actual status might extend to the left arm.After all, no matter how bizarre her physical abilities, Isabella is not a transcendent being.
Someday, we can definitely catch up.
Adrian is the Divine Right Hand.Rateon is the Divine Left Hand.Isabella is the Divine Lover.
This was precisely the tripolar system that Rateon ultimately sought to achieve. He imagined his future self and mounted his horse.
The Mercenary King, who had been waiting for Rateon with his subordinates, tilted his head.
“Why are you giggling to yourself? Did something good happen?”
Lateon looked serious as if nothing had happened.
“I’ve never done that.”“Anyway. I heard you’re crossing over to the Eastern Continent. Is it about the Blood Alliance, as expected?”
He nodded.
“With most of the Blood Alliance’s executives wiped out, a power vacuum has opened up in the underworld’s structure. The Broker is filling that void by using two of those executives. However, I hear the resistance from the underworld is quite fierce. Those who violated Eon’s commandments are particularly desperate.”“Well, they’re going to die anyway.”“It’s a good thing they showed themselves of their own accord, so there’s no need to search them one by one.”
As I pulled the reins, the horse neighed.
We will take care of it.
Seize control of the Blood Alliance as much as possible.
It was a mission assigned by Verden on the day the Blood Alliance officers were executed for violating the commandments.A new honor was within reach.
“The location is on the border of Delharun. Everyone, stay alert. One wrong move and it will look like we’re trespassing into Mauler’s territory.”“Ah, that’s a bit scary.”
Since the World Conference had not yet been held when the Blood Alliance leadership was eliminated in southern Delharun, Mauler had not officially revealed his territory.Consequently, there was no justification to sanction him even if he set foot in Delharun at will.
However, that is not the case anymore.
If you loiter near Delharun, you might have your head chopped off. As such, the very existence of the Transcendent acts as a deterrent.
The key is to finish the job before they completely cross over to Delharun. If we wrap it up properly, a reward will follow.
……prize?
The Mercenary King and his subordinates looked at Rateon, telling him to explain in more detail.
“So, if I successfully seize control of the Blood Alliance, he says he will entrust the matter of the Kingdom of Ronia to me as well.”
Rateon, a knight of the Kingdom of Ronia, bared his teeth boldly. The King of Ronia was a hotbed of corruption. A mere search would yield plethora of evidence violating Eon’s commandments.
It didn’t matter if that bastard King Ronia was under Mauler’s protection. If Mauler intervened directly, the Transcendent of Eon would step forward as well.
There are no exceptions to Eon’s commandments.
Stinging glares poured down, questioning what kind of reward that was, but Lateon paid no heed.
Marching forward.
The commandment execution unit commanded by the Ruler moves.
and.
Purple waves covered the deep blue sky, rippling like waves. Amidst this, the airship of the Magic Kingdom carrying Verden and his party was transported to the Western Continent.
* * *
On the continent, specifically on the Western Continent, there exist structures known as the Three Great Fortresses.
Elbor, the imperial castle of the Arnak Empire.
Sanctuary of the Ruas Theocracy.
Centrum of the Arkenad Magic Kingdom.
Since their founding, the Three Kingdoms have never once allowed an enemy nation to invade their capitals. No one dared to even think of coveting the three great fortresses.History spanning hundreds of years elevated them into a concept of impregnation.
Among them, Centrum’s background was exceptional.
Because it was a castle said to have been personally built by the first 9th-tier transcendent being and the first Demon King—Oldark Ruin Akenad.
The head of the investigation bureau explained confidently.
“This far transcends the common sense of magic, so there are some who doubt its origins; however, the founding records of the Magic Kingdom are unequivocally true. Yet, despite having been periodically verified for a long time by renowned appraisers like Lennon Bernard, there are still many who find it difficult to believe. They cannot understand it because it is beyond comprehension—it is a regrettable state of affairs.”“Is there any reason to be regrettable?”
Verden captured the scenery of the Centrum, which was slowly approaching, within his blue eyes.
“It is because he transcended the understanding of this world that he is the first Demon King.”
In the Desert of Silence, Verden joined forces with the Administrator to construct Tuhar’s new capital, Nuhara, using
Verden could build a city in his own way, so there was no need to even think about how far the first Demon King could go.
[Centrum.]
It is beautiful.
Alpha and Beta, facing the traces of the Creator, had a single eye shining.Verden imagined that he, too, would one day be able to build such a fortress, and he toured the capital of the Magic Kingdom with them.
The head of the investigation bureau’s eyes wavered.
The reaction is strange. This must be the first time a Divine Star has officially come to Centrum.
It is not simply a feeling of surprise or admiration.
Longing… … anticipation?
The Director of the Investigation Bureau naturally turned his head and arbitrarily defined the unidentified emotion that had briefly flashed through Verden’s blue eyes.Even if that wasn’t the case, it was certainly not a negative emotion.
Any further thinking is dangerous.
The Director of the Investigation Bureau concealed his inner self with a mental artifact, but he organized his thoughts while being extremely wary of the insight awakened by the Divine Being.He focused solely on his duties as the protocol officer.
You are secretly keeping an eye on your lord.
Adrian, conscious of the Director of the Investigation Bureau while concealing his expression, conveyed his intention through his energy.
He is a very cautious guy.
If I hadn’t paid attention from the beginning, I wouldn’t have found anything strange about the Director of the Investigation Bureau.
The situation can change rapidly at any time. Be careful.
One of the reasons the 7th Demon King invited Verden must surely be to verify his lineage. What would happen if the
Although she didn’t know the full story, Levana, who knew what to do in an emergency, calmed her inner tension by pretending to be unaffected.
“…….”
Isabella set her gaze toward the Arkenad Magic Kingdom.
The nation to which the Deiros family once pledged allegiance.The families of the Magic Kingdom that once sought to annihilate the Deiros family.
I have no interest in King Seonjo’s old grudges.
Isabella’s individual goal was to record the ‘Endless Denial.’This was essential information for her to draw out the demon’s true power after fusing with [Reviving Blood], one of the gnome’s byproducts.Becoming stronger than she was now was the only way to serve Verden.
Whoosh… … .
Eventually, the airship of the Magic Kingdom lowered its altitude and landed at Centrum’s dock.
High-ranking mages of the 5th and 6th classes were standing in rows on the left and right. As expected of a nation of magic, there were a considerable number of mages born with outstanding talent.
and.
A familiar face was visible in the middle of them.
“Aspects of Eon. Welcome to Centrum, the supreme fortress of magic.”
Medrail Ruin Akenad.
The only granddaughter of the 7th Demon King welcomed Verden and his party.
* * *
‘at las.’
Vangelis, who detected contact between Medrail and Verden, created a magic circle in the center of the Centrum and manipulated magical power at the same time.
Boom, thump, thump!
The sublime octagon engraved at my feet was disassembled and reassembled. The moment the octagon was completed again, a blue beam of light was born.
“Verden… you may be displeased to have been tested, but I will ask for your understanding later. This is the fastest way.”
The floor Vangelis is standing on, the wall, and then the ceiling.
Hundreds of straight rays connected Vangelis and the fortress. A sense of fullness filled his heart and magic circuits.
“The 7th Demon King, Vangelis Ruin Akenad.”
thud.
Vangelis pressed his hand firmly against the floor.
Activate Centrum.
The fortress, reacting to the unique bloodline, reflected Vangelis’s will. Magical power began to flow within the fortress itself without being detected by the outside.
Pedigree verification, commence.
