Episode 814 Regional Conflict
If a building came to life, would it be like this? The little boy, who had followed his parents, stared blankly at the shadow that had fallen over him.
Boom, crack, crack.
The ground shook.The road was crushed.
Beta, standing 23 meters tall, weighs as much as a dense rock of the same size. In terms of physical aspects alone, it could be considered the most powerful magical siege weapon in existence.The footprints left by the Beast King and the Empire have been overturned by Beta’s tracks.
Galliac twitched his eyes with a look that went beyond mere bewilderment—it was utterly dumbfounding.
“Asher, are you sure you came here for a meeting…?”
God and Nerien were also left speechless.Most of the crowd felt the same way.Gelton, who was watching nearby, and Aiden and Charlotte, who had followed the Esperensa ducal family, had their mouths dropped open so wide that it looked like saliva was about to drip down.
The candidates for the Ark who were mixed in with the crowd, including Theodore, a genius student at the Academy, and Terrat from Prohas, were inwardly excited.
Ah, that person is indeed the next captain of the Ark.
… … Tightly
Iris gripped the collar of her robe tightly and raised her gaze as high as possible. Her sky-blue hair swayed in the blowing wind.The fleeting connection that had saved her life had now reached the heavens.
Iris could not describe on earth what this feeling was. Just seeing the gray hair and blue eyes again made her heart swell.
“Asher.”
Boom.
Although Verden had made a shocking entrance at the Magic World General Assembly with a massive amount of magical power, he did not fully unleash his power and rank this time.This is because it is difficult to reveal his full power while controlling the balance of the conflagration.
Nevertheless, the deep blue sky reacted, and gray storm clouds gathered.
The sun disappeared.
The atmosphere, which had been full of vitality just moments before, settled into a quiet stillness. Large bolts of lightning flickered occasionally from the gray clouds.
“…….”
Verden looked down indifferently at the gaze of the continent lying beneath his feet. The Alpha perched on his shoulder turned slightly.A formation was forming behind the Beta crossing Gargant.
Duke of Liviant.Marquis of Lavishurn.Torturer Mage – Endrick.Royal Guard.Knights of Bastio.
Supreme Council Members of the Republic of Beldirn.The Republic’s Executioners.The Order of Wizards of the Waterway.
King of Estiria – Silis.Royal Knights.Duke of Esperensa.White Steel – Kalia.Backwind – Edmon Rodriner.Fierce Dragon – Ennet.Knights of the Red Faith.
Ruler of the Unclaimed Lands – Liam Arrain.The Northern Guard.King of Mercenaries.The Elite Army of the West.
Since the number of people allowed to set foot in this conference hall is limited, each nation and faction typically brings only 30 to 40 people. This is becauseunnecessarily bringing their entire military force would leave the country and its sphere of influence defenseless.
So, they put together just enough to show off their authority, but when various groups gathered together, the number easily reached several hundred.
However, what captivated people after Verden was not them, but those who took charge of the front lines ahead of the giant golems.
Heavenly Sword – Adrian.Lucky Melodyeer – Isabella.Genius Twins – Junia.Genius Twins – Cain.Central Continent’s Four Powerhouses – The Ruler.Original Member of Black Hour – Melad.Former War Lord – Osgar.
Wizards of Eon (Society).Wizards of Eon (Black Hour)Golem Unit.
The Aspects of Eon, including the highest ranks, and the mages willingly cleared the way for Verden. It was a scene resembling a marching army into battle. At first glance,their youth and old age seemed to signify a generational transition.
Adrian, mounted on the Dreadmere, cast a sky-blue glow from the front of Eon.The blade-like blade targeted only transcendent beings.
A shiver ran through my entire body.
The people, who had just been overwhelmed by the size of the betta, swallowed hard. Silence continued, then one by one, they began to speak.
The public of this huge city did not try to hide the pounding of their hearts.
“Ah, those beings are the Divine and the Heavenly Sword…! Indeed. They are beyond the rumors…!”“I can’t believe it. Is it even possible for a golem this massive to exist?”“Eon’s territory should consist entirely of the Kingdom of Estiria and the Unclaimed Lands. Was the rumor true that the central nations of the Eastern Continent, excluding the City Alliance, practically pledged allegiance to Eon…!”“Y-Eon is still a fledgling force. Even considering they absorbed the Black Hour, to build up such military power in just over a year…?!”“This makes it clear. The balance of power has been shattered, not just in the magical realm but across the continent.”“This is unbelievable. What is that insane, crazy magic… Ugh, woof!!!”
A female student from the academy, with a blue halo rising above her purple eyes, quickly covered her mouth and hurriedly left the scene.The people who bumped into her paid no attention and continued their conversation while looking at Eon.
It looks like something major is about to happen at the World Conference.I heard a king appeared in Delharun.Will Eon try to expand his territory further from here?How will the political situation on the continent unfold?
Amidst rampant speculation and conjecture from all sides, the oath-taker slapped his thigh hard and laughed out loud.
“Hahaha! Indeed, indeed. It’s as fiery as I heard! It’s practically a show of force, isn’t it? Mauler is going to be quite provoked.”“…….”“Vangelis? Hey, 7th Demon King.”
Vangelis fixed his gaze solely on Verden without a moment to answer. His unique turquoise eyes held a mixture of astonishment and curiosity. He did not knowwhat had happened, but Verden’s magical power was considerably more unstable than when he had seen him at the General Assembly of the Magic World. And through that crack, he could sense a realm of spiritual attainment.
‘… … hierarchy.’
Vangelis recalled the experience.
He compared the height he had passed with the height Verden was currently standing at.
Just as I am not exactly the same as others, strictly speaking, the concept of an identical level does not exist.This is because magical power is different, magical circuits are different, computational power is different, mental power is different, concentration is different, and the knowledge accumulated over a lifetime is different.
The distinction between levels is merely a simple criterion.
That is why, when there is almost no difference in level, people lump them together as being of the same class instead of saying they are identical. For that reason, I couldn’t know exactly what Verden’s level was… but I could gauge it to some extent.
Vangelis’s insight instinctively sensed it.
Top 7!
I lost my composure for a moment.
A mage who has awakened as a transcendent being less than two years ago is already approaching the 8th rank. It seems he cannot fully control his power yet, but it is only a matter of time.Verden is young.In terms of growth potential alone, he is at a level that overwhelms Vangelis, the reincarnation of the first Demon King.
The turmoil in my heart grew.
but…….
That emotion was neither jealousy, anger, nor greed toward unparalleled magical talent. It was the ecstasy of the moment when doubt solidified into certainty.
Boom.
Eon reached the front of the World Conference Hall.Beta crouched down.Verden landed on the ground with Alpha without even bending his knees.
“Vangelis. And is he a pledgee?”
The Knights of the Word Spirit and the Royal Guard mages of the Magic Kingdom flinched.
The Commander of the Knights of the Word Spirit was wary of Verden’s power, which seemed hidden yet was not. Leona needlessly tightened her fingers, feeling as if the heat of the battle at the Black Volcano was reviving.
The Royal Guard mages involuntarily activated their magic circuits as they sensed at least some of the massive, sinister, and threatening magical power.
At Verden’s dry greeting, the oath-taker dismounted forcefully.
“I am King Yurion Hyros of Highlandia. It is a pleasure to meet a famous figure renowned across the continent.I heard you recently utterly destroyed the Blood Alliance?” “Did such a trivial matter reach you?”
[hi.]
“Oh, so you’re the rumored artificial golem. And that giant friend over there, too. Alpha and Beta, right?”
The oath-taker readily offered a handshake, so Verden also shook hands.Alpha did the same.
You said you were close with the Master.
Just as Adrian told me, he was a transcendent being with a lighthearted personality. I don’t know, though, how cold and serious a side he was hiding beneath that.
Vangelis also approached.
“It’s been a while since the General Assembly of the Magic World, Verden. I heard you were out of touch for a while, but fortunately, it seems there weren’t any major issues.”“……? Well, that’s true.”
Verden narrowed his eyebrows inwardly.
‘what?’
The attitude is peculiar.
In Virente, Vangelis had continued to call Verden a divine being, but now he spoke his real name without any awkwardness.It was something I could have just let slide, but it strangely bothered me.
For some reason, Vangelis’s gaze resembled my master’s…
The Administrator is an alter ego of the First Demon King, and Vangelis is a descendant of the First Demon King, so perhaps he felt that way because they share some similarities.The distinctive turquoise eyes are also a representative symbol of the First Demon King’s bloodline.
Even so, it seems like you’re acting a bit too friendly.
Since there was no way to look inside Vangelis’s head, Verden simply kept the question in the back of his mind. After all, if it was related to him, he would be able to find out later.
Regardless, Vangelis stroked his short beard and wore a very satisfied smile.
The pledgee waved their arm.
“Adrian, what are you doing over there? Why aren’t you coming over?”“Never mind.”“You’re so shy.”
Adrian waited quietly for Verden’s orders atop the Dreadmere.Even though his personality was a bit rough around the edges, there was no one more loyal to Eon and to Verden than him.
“They really showed off their power this time. It must be because they are wary of Mauler, right? Two Transcendents, a multitude of High Mages, and even military force and dominance. At this level, even Mauler must have felt somewhat threatened. Though it is doubtful whether that will work effectively at the World Council.”“Warning?”
Verden said firmly.
“Who [is] whom.”
───!
From afar, the aura of the Transcendent Being stirred.Pressure spread belatedly.Hairline cracks were etched into parts of the building floors taller than people’s heads. A violent momentum is approaching, in a sense different from that of the Water King.
Mauler – Gareth Cyrilliad.Princes of Delharun.The Royal Guard Division, including the leader of Grimnax.
King of Ronia.Knights of Owen.2nd Elite Combat Corps.
City Alliance Mayor Kylians.Guardians of the City.Selected Knights.
The Transcendent of the Martial Arts Realm, who returned after decades, unified Southern and Northern Delharun of the Eastern Continent and reappeared in the world.Moreover, he did so accompanied by the Kingdom of Ronia and the City Alliance of Kylians.
Dark hair swept roughly back.A short, broad beard.Huge muscles encased in full body armor, excluding the helmet.A heavy, dull blow.
Mauler strode down the main road, ignoring the gazes of the insignificant things that were less than the Transcendent. His eyes showed absolutely no compassion.Countless people silenced their voices as much as possible, in a sense different from before.
Verden gestured.
The Duke of Liviant, the King of Estiria, the Supreme Council Member of the Republic of Beldirn, and the Ruler of the Ownerless Lands withdrew their troops to the left and right to clear the way.Mauler, who had walked through the center as if nothing had happened, stopped in his tracks.
Eon faced Delharun, and the Seven Great Demon Kings, the Oathbearers, the Divine, the Heavenly Sword, and Mauler faced each other in front of the World Conference Hall.
However, Mauler’s eyes were following only one person.
“You’re making quite a fuss, just as I heard. So, what does this mean?”“It seems you don’t quite understand, so I’m giving you a chance as a warning. Specifically.”
Verden advanced three steps. He was only two steps away from Mauler, despite his opponent being a transcendent being of the martial arts world.
“You must have heard it from Adrian. That if you want to keep that neck you barely managed to save from the Beast King safe for a long time, stop barking so much.”“…….”“Give up on the idea of doing anything at the World Conference.”
Verden’s powerful voice echoed throughout the area.
“Just stay put. Before I make Delharun my domain as well.”
Mauler used the Blood Alliance to bare his fangs at Eon. The only reason he ultimately failed to bite was that Eon responded preemptively.Had he been swayed by the Blood Alliance in the slightest, someone like Grimnax would have dared to carry out the assassination.
Therefore, Verden had no reason to respect Mauler.
The air current plunged downwards.
The crowd turned pale. It was a situation where a transcendent being had insulted another transcendent being. Vangelis and the Oath-setter watched with fascinated expressions.
“…….”
Mauler, who had been keeping his mouth shut, let out a hollow laugh and looked up. Gyeoe, who had been observing the situation from atop the World Conference Hall, clutched his stomach, laughed heartily, and nodded.
Attendance at the World Conference is permitted,even if there is some friction.
The owner of the world conference venue conveyed such an intention.
“under.”
Mauler’s eyes turned menacing.
This transcendent bastard.
A powerful gust of wind raged as a fist the size of a human head struck. Verden did not move. The sound of metal scraping brushed past his ears.The light sword [Silendar] had deflected Mauler’s fist at an angle.
“This bastard.”
Adrian was furious.
