The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 123
Source of Power (3)
Fountain of glory.
In order to prove that the source of magic was the treasure trove of great magic, the ancient magicians gathered their strength and concentrated their magic.
To demonstrate a theory visually, you just need to reproduce it yourself.
If you condense magical power infinitely into one point, you will be able to open a passage that leads to the source of magical power.
In this way, the wizards focused their magical powers, shaking off the world’s gaze.
But that wasn’t the right decision.
The magical power that had been excessively concentrated into one point began to rub against each other, and gradually became hot.
It is the same even if an absolute zero refrigerant made with advanced technology is installed.
Eventually, the magical power reached a level they could no longer bear, and the magical point that had finally reached its limit released a huge amount of energy.
“… … Unfortunately, there is no information written after that.”
“I see.”
That was all that was written in the scattered research journals. However, the results could be known without necessarily relying on the research records.
“Was the result the destruction of the Creators?”
I looked at the skeletons scattered on the floor.
Ironically, they probably already anticipated the signs, as friction would have already begun and become difficult to control.
But the threat was ignored.
Because they needed to prove the theory they had believed in their whole lives.
And the remnants of the research that remained after that are this.
It was a mass of artificial magic that burned like the sun.
“By the way, I really feel an incredible amount of magic.”
The flow of blazing energy is hot.
It was also amazing. It was a heat that was all made of magic.
“Stop.”
“Yes… … Yep!”
I stopped Layton, who was muttering absentmindedly and trying to approach me.
It was a resolute voice that made me stop walking without realizing it.
Then, Matapju stroked his chin and his eyes sparkled.
“As time passes, it will no longer cause such disasters as it did then, but if you get close, you will inevitably be affected.”
“Huh? Oh, is that so?”
“I don’t know what might happen if you are exposed to that magic for a long time.”
“Oh, oh… I see.”
Layton nodded, agreeing with Matapju’s words.
‘I didn’t even mean to touch it directly… … .’
Whether it’s a magic stone or this, they’re both lumps of magic power, so what’s the problem?
To him, it just looks amazing.
But it was at that moment that Layton was blankly staring at it.
Phew!
Suddenly, the sun in front of my eyes seemed to shrink, and then burst out into a huge shape that filled my field of vision.
And at that moment, the magic power of the Matapju gently enveloped the group.
Ss …
A huge wave of energy that passes through the shield.
Layton couldn’t hide his surprise even after it had passed.
“Wow, what the heck just now… … .”
“It seems like the magical power that was gathered in one spot has accumulated excessively and exploded.”
“Well, I don’t know what it is, but that’s what you meant when you said it was dangerous.”
“hmm.”
I answered indifferently.
Honestly, I didn’t know any more than that since I wasn’t a wizard.
But what I do know is something much simpler and more fundamental.
“Do you know about the sanctuary of the barbarians?”
“Yes? Are you talking about the Holy Land?”
Layton tilted his head.
The word ‘holy land’ is familiar, but can it really be associated with barbarians?
Fortunately, it seems that Matapju had something to point out.
“The Holy Land… … That is, the place where the barbarian warriors are granted their mysterious powers.”
“You know very well. That’s correct.”
Is this really the man called a wise man?
He immediately gave me the answer I wanted.
“The barbarians’ power is truly formidable. If they were to face off against a knight of any rank, they would easily win.”
“I’m sure there was research in our Magic Tower as to how those who haven’t acquired Aura can wield such great power.”
“That’s right.”
It was a study that took place in Estevan, of all places. There was no way I wouldn’t have known about it.
but…….
“The result was that they only found out that they were empowered by a place called the ‘Holy Land.’”
Information barely obtained through various means, such as prisoners or smugglers roaming the area.
okay.
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That final conclusion was not only absurd, but also not worth a penny.
They are not priests who believe in God, so what kind of holy place is this?
In this way, the contents of the research were buried without even being heard by people, and the holy places of the barbarians became nothing more than folk tales.
But what if… … .
What if the study wasn’t actually wrong?
But what if the barbarian holy land, which was once considered a joke?
What if there really was a place that could grant them unknown powers?
At that moment, Matapju’s eyebrows twitched.
“Based on the flow of the conversation, I understand what Your Majesty is saying.”
“Then you will understand quickly.”
My gaze fell upon the blazing sun.
and.
“A holy place that grants power to the barbarians. Its true identity is the dregs that have fallen from the ever-burning magic.”
I spoke the truth that will come to light years from now.
* * *
Once a year.
When the winter comes and the snowstorms come, the barbarians send the children of the tribe in which they were born to the Holy Land.
It’s not like I’m doing anything special.
All you have to do is send the child to the Holy Land and have him stay there for one night.
It was an ignorant ritual close to a primitive belief that one would be chosen by enduring the coldest days and nights with one’s bare body.
But the results were not so small.
“Children of barbarians who are exposed to enormous amounts of energy from a young age show two major characteristics.”
Or die if you can’t overcome the energy.
If not, you can adapt to that power and store a piece of magic within your body.
And what it meant in the end was one thing.
“So you’re saying that their powers came from the remnants of this artificial ancient magic from the beginning?”
“That’s correct.”
I nodded and gave him assurance.
That was the identity of the mysterious power possessed by the barbarians.
“The ‘Warrior’s Valley’ that they call their holy ground is right here. They were using the power that just erupted and flowed out.”
“Huh… … Then, if only this artificial sun disappeared… … .”
“Nothing worthy of being called a warrior will be born in the land of the barbarians. It will no longer remain an inviolable territory.”
“Huh!”
An emotion of incredible surprise flashed across Matapju’s face.
Naturally, the country that first explored this place also realized this fact and reacted in the same way.
If only this disappeared, the threat from the barbarians would have diminished day by day.
But ironically, by the time that fact was revealed before the regression, it was already too late.
‘Because they had already prepared a countermeasure.’
When the barbarians learned that continental people had invaded the Holy Land, they erected a huge defensive line centered around this place.
Yes, walls built by captured dwarves.
The discovery of these ruins was the cause of its creation.
And the barbarians armed with the weapons provided to them.
The allied forces formed to break their power were blocked by that defensive line and achieved nothing.
That was the whole story and bitter result of the expedition before the return.
But the current situation is different from before the regression.
The exploration did not end with simply recognizing the existence of the Holy Land, but rather brought before our eyes what could be called its true nature.
Imminent danger.
Because it was a situation where I could destroy it just by touching it.
‘That’s interesting.’
It was that moment when her lips were raised like that.
“The threat of the barbarians has disappeared! How amazing!”
Layton answered, clapping his hands without realizing it. But he flinched when he saw my reaction.
Because I stood still even though it was right in front of my eyes.
“Your Majesty? Why are you staying still… … .”
“I was thinking about how I could utilize this.”
“Huh? Utilization?”
Didn’t you just say that if this thing disappears, there will be no more barbarian warriors born?
The guy quickly became impatient and looked back and forth between me and the sun.
“This, this place is clearly outside the defensive line. If we leave it alone and are attacked by barbarians, we will be in big trouble. Wouldn’t it be better to destroy this and completely eliminate any trouble?”
“That can’t be.”
“Your Majesty… … !”
I just say that firmly.
A remnant of the research left behind by ancient wizards. This infinitely burning energy was too valuable to be wasted.
How much more progress could be made with this?
How much more ancient information can we obtain?
I was so curious that I couldn’t stand it.
“Matapju.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Please speak.”
“Can this be moved with the power of the Archmage?”
“Ugh… … .”
Matapju’s mouth closed for a moment, because the words were too absurd to hear.
But soon.
“… … It doesn’t matter if it’s a lump of magic power. The power of teleportation is ultimately to connect two spaces. It won’t be restricted by its type or form.”
“Not bad news.”
“But with such a powerful force, it is highly likely that it will resist teleportation and not move as desired.”
“More details?”
“That means someone has to push this thing out into the open space.”
An answer flowed out that did not make the silence colorless.
My lips curved slightly for a moment.
“I see.”
Swish-
I took off the gloves that were covering my hands.
Then he shrugged his shoulders, pulling on the sleeve of his black uniform.
“Activate the power. Position it in the center of the occupied area where there is no one.”
“Your Majesty?!”
“It will definitely be safe there. I will obey your orders.”
In contrast to Layton’s shock, Matapju’s expression was very calm.
Wooooow!
Soon, the magic power of the Magic Tower took over the space, and a halo of light filled the open passage.
Its location is directly behind the artificial sun.
That is to say, all you have to do is literally push it in.
“It’s a simple thing.”
I walked towards it and extended my right hand.
Kookookookookook!
The heat felt overwhelming. And the enormous magical power that ran wild.
If it were an ordinary person, their entire body would have been burned to the ground, starting with their hands.
Yeah, if it was normal.
Suddenly, a magical seal that had been activated from my right arm enveloped my body, and I stared at the dot of magical power without any emotion and tugged at the corners of my lips.
“Why are you trying to rebel against me?”
It had been several months since I had broken through the first threshold and awakened the power of the magic seal.
And since then, he has shown unexpected growth while treating the magic tower, and in Arendelle, he has also absorbed the element of pure wind.
By recalling the knowledge and experience from before his return, and the advice of the Archmage, he achieved growth faster than anyone else.
The imprint on my right arm has already passed the second threshold.
Second Critical Ability: Magic Blocking
The invincible technique that nullifies all magical power that touches the body was activated here.
Kookookookookook!
Starting from the tips of my fingers, the energy began to surround my entire body and gradually expanded its area.
and.
Damn it.
Take a step.
Thud. Thud.
A body that progresses little by little.
And in line with that.
OMG!
The guy started to howl and get pushed back.
It wasn’t actual crying, but the magical power core at the center was being pushed out as it couldn’t withstand the recoil field I was deploying.
I lightly clenched the hand that was spread out in that state.
Kwak─!
Then, the mass of magical power that had been emitting flares like the sun in the shape of my hand began to crumble.
And then soon.
Paaaaaaaaaaah!
The enormous magical powers that had gathered at one point began to move following my hand, and soon disappeared into the open space.
“I’m in. I’ll cast it right away!”
And then, with a wave of his hand, the connection between the two spaces disappeared.
It happened very quickly.
“What, what is this… …!”
Layton stuttered, astonished at the turn of events.
How about subduing that wondrous mass of magical power, and then making it disappear in an instant without leaving a trace?
Moreover, the absolute zero ice that had been cooling the heat began to emit an uncontrollable, bitter cold.
It meant one thing.
“Well, then really… … .”
“okay.”
The artificial sun that was here was moved. And that too, to the center of the occupied territory that was now Esteban’s.
“……oh my god.”
It was a divine power that was hard to believe was possible through human ability.
