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Episode 53
Underwater work (4)
How did the magic of immortality become central to the growth of the Irantes Tower?
Becky continued to elaborate on that point.
“The Lantes Tower granted immortality magic to high-ranking officials, including the “Seven Elders.”
“… … .”
“Because they don’t grow old and die, the leaders of the Irantes Tower have essentially remained unchanged for 300 years.”
Like all groups, Matap cannot escape the influence of politics.
A connection, commonly called a line.
The backing of each high-ranking wizard.
Relationship with Tamatop, etc… … .
In this way, various interests are bound to become entangled within the tower.
He knew this fact better than anyone else, having been in the five great towers countless times.
The chieftains who appear to be assisting the tower lord are ultimately just people who are coveting the position of the tower lord that will eventually become vacant.
Even if they are a group of individual wizards, if the falling lumps are big, they tend to stick together.
In the end, even within the society of the five great towers, each power was formed and dirty political games were bound to take place.
[… … .]
however.
The case of the Irantes Tower was different.
“Thanks to the magic of immortality, the absolute power of the ‘Matapju’ remains unchanged.”
“… … .”
[… … .]
The leaders, known as the “Seven Elders”, led by General Manager Isabella, swear absolute loyalty to Jan Irantes, who gave them eternal life.
Dictatorship.
The top of the Irantes Tower does not change like other towers.
While others were concerned with the dirty politics, they were able to move forward steadfastly in only one direction.
10 years, 50 years, 100 years, 200 years… … .
Continue on, steadily.
And so, in just 300 short years, the Irantes Tower was able to rise to the glorious position of being called the “Five Great Towers.”
“Well, of course, there were excellent magicians who constantly supported the Magic Tower behind the scenes.”
“… … .”
For example, the General Manager Isabella we saw today, or the “Seven Elders” of the Irantes Tower.
The dedication of these talented individuals would have also had a direct impact on the rapid prosperity of the Irantes Tower.
“But in the end, the device that bound them together was the magic of immortality.”
“… … .”
“In other words, if there had been no magic of immortality, there would have been no such excellent magicians.”
In this way, the magic of immortality was a device that helped the Irantes Tower to move forward in a straight direction without getting caught up in internal fighting.
Well, that might seem like enough, but the positive effects of the immortality spell didn’t stop there.
“The magic of immortality didn’t simply solve the internal problems of the Irantes Tower.”
“… … .”
“This technique perfectly solved the external problems of the Magic Tower… … that is, the financial aspect as well.”
Riley expressed her doubts after hearing that.
“… … You took care of the financial aspect?”
“huh.”
Becky nodded and continued speaking slowly.
“After the success of the magic of immortality by the Lantes Tower, many rich and noble families began to support them.”
“… … .”
Becky stopped talking and suddenly asked a question, looking at Riley.
“Why is that?”
“… … .”
Riley gave an immediate answer to that question.
“Because they also wanted to be granted the magic of immortality.”
“Yeah. That’s correct.”
Until now, the magic of immortality was a privilege granted only to those associated with the Tower of Irantes.
but…….
What if this technique becomes commercialized?
What if outsiders could also be granted access to the spell for a monetary reward?
For that slim chance, people would offer astronomical sums of money to the Tower of Irantes.
To somehow look good to the Irantes Tower.
So that one day, when the magic of immortality becomes commercially available, I can claim that privilege.
Because they also want to enjoy eternal life.
Immortality is a mystery that even those with sufficient wealth and power cannot achieve.
[Um… … .]
After thinking that far, I quietly let out a sigh.
okay.
Certainly Becky had a point.
As she said, it was all thanks to the magic of immortality that the Irantes Tower was able to display its vast power after 300 years.
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[… … .]
but…….
There were still some things I didn’t understand.
There is one question that may possibly shatter all of the above claims.
“But, Riley.”
“… … .”
“Isn’t something strange?”
As expected.
Becky began to bring up the topic of this question.
“Undead who defy death are treated as evil because they betrayed the laws of heaven.”
“… … .”
“Similarly, black magicians who use necromancy are also tainted by magic.”
An act that defies death.
This act of breaking the chain of life and death is an evil deed that betrays the laws of heaven.
All those involved in this evil deed are branded with an indelible mark, commonly known as the Magi.
But.
nevertheless.
“Why is it that the magicians of the Tower of Irantes who use the magic of immortality don’t sense any magic?”
“… … .”
“They too defied death in the same way.”
Why were the people involved in the Irantes Tower… … no, ‘only’ the people involved in the Irantes Tower able to remain sane?
“If we look at the results, they also betrayed the laws of heaven. What makes them different from the undead and warlocks?”
“… … .”
My former disciple, Lich, was consumed by the demons for betraying the laws of the heavens by defying death.
Likewise, black magicians who have mastered necromancy also live their entire lives in hiding due to the stigma of being a magician.
Those who betrayed the laws of heaven in this way were unconditionally branded with the mark of the devil.
But why… … .
Could it be that the guys from the Tower of Irantes were able to escape the mark of magic even though they defied death like them?
“… … .”
[… … .]
There was a brief silence in the room as the argument hit the nail on the head.
It was then that Riley, who had been quietly thinking by herself, asked me a question.
‘Your Majesty.’
[uh.]
‘As Ms. Becky said, why are the members of the Irantes Tower free from Magi?’
I answered right away.
[I don’t know.]
‘……yes?’
[I don’t know either.]
Whatever the method, the immortality spell was ultimately a means of avoiding death.
And from the moment that one uses this ‘trick’ to avoid death, that person will inevitably be exposed to the devil for betraying the laws of heaven.
And that’s the reason.
It was the main reason why Martha Pargerich and I failed in our immortality ritual.
[That’s why I’m convinced that Jan Lantes is a fraud.]
“… … .”
because…….
[… … The immortality technique is structurally impossible to succeed in the first place.]
Haven’t I said this before?
Even I, who had been the axis of magic for thousands and tens of thousands of years, said that it was a failed technique.
And there is no way a mere human could have easily solved such a difficult problem.
what…….
That’s what it all meant.
[ha.]
I let out a deep sigh.
[Fortunately, this empire wasn’t full of only stupid kids for 300 years.]
I looked at Becky.
Why is that guy able to explain the Irantes Tower so clearly?
Because Becky has a critical view of the immortality spell?
Is that why she was able to come to that conclusion on her own?
[Of course not.]
It was impossible. It was simply impossible to obtain and organize that much information on your own.
‘I don’t think Becky could have done that on her own.’
[huh.]
“… … .”
[It seems that someone else must have taught Becky these facts.]
And this is coming soon.
It seemed as if, apart from me and Riley, there was another force opposing the Irantes Tower.
Since a long time ago.
No, maybe… … .
Since the establishment of the Irantes Tower.
A force that has been watching and observing them steadily for decades, and even centuries.
“Even now, there is a constant debate for and against the immortality technique.”
“… … .”
“That’s why Jan Irantes, despite his many accomplishments, was not given the title of Archmage. There has been no clear judgment on the art of immortality yet.”
According to Becky, there were three main forces opposing the Irantes Tower.
First is the imperial family of the empire.
They feared that the great nobles would use the magic of immortality to continue their power without inheritance.
Second is the main shrine.
They feared that the laws of heaven would collapse as the chain of life and death was broken.
And the last third, the other five great towers.
They checked the rapid growth of the Irantes Tower.
“In the midst of conflicts with such forces, the Irantes Tower has grown steadily.”
“… … .”
“Because the Irantes Tower didn’t hesitate at all to clear away obstacles.”
The “Five Great Magic Towers” that had been entrenched for hundreds of years and the new star that brought a whirlwind to the magic world. A new power that receives support from many nobles and the wealthy.
But even this Irantes Tower had many enemies.
In the midst of rapid growth, they unknowingly became enemies of the establishment.
But the Irantes Matap did not succumb to this pressure.
Rather, they mercilessly punished their enemies.
They did not hesitate to clear away obstacles, even if the methods were inhumane.
“and.”
“… … .”
“In the process, Theobald and I lost someone precious to us.”
Becky looked at Riley.
“Because those motherfuckers… … .”
I too met Becky’s gaze. Beneath her eyes was a cold fire burning.
And for some reason.
I could immediately tell what the fire was under her eyes.
“… … Those sons of bitches murdered my mother and Sharon.”
Anger.
A burning hostility towards something.
Garon Theobald and Becky were seeking revenge on the same target as me.
* * *
Since then, there have been many stories.
Becky’s story.
And the story of Garon Theobald.
“… … .”
[… … .]
Time passed and the night passed.
It was not until dawn that their story finally ended.
And I, who have listened to every single one of their stories… … .
[Riley.]
‘yes?’
I told Riley the following:
[Tell me exactly what I say.]
“… … .”
[I just happened to have a really good plan.]
You’ve gained a strong ally.
Becky and Garon Theobald.
It doesn’t stop there, there are also the Imperial Palace, the Grand Palace, and other pagodas that are part of the “Five Great Pagodas”.
okay.
It was truly an unexpected boost.
It was like a ray of light for us, who were trying to fight alone against the enormous force called the Irantes Tower.
“Ms. Becky.”
“… … .”
“And Garon Theobald.”
So now… … .
“Would you like to hear my plan?”
It was time to present a new plan accordingly.
