In front of the Imperial Tower,
- Neigh
- Neigh
The resonant neighs of horses reverberate across vast expanses, creating a haunting and continuous echo.
Samuel sat inside a huge carriage engraved with many motifs and strange runes. Adorning the entrance of his carriage is a captivating illustration portraying a majestic being, possessing the body of a lion and the countenance of an eagle. The illustration depicts the monster adorned with colossal wings.
This emblem represents the mythical Griffin, a legendary creature revered as the ancient guardian of the Griffin Empire.
Similar to how people considered the lion as the ruler of beasts and the eagle as the sovereign of birds, they saw Griffin in a particularly majestic light.
People regarded them as the defenders of the Griffin Empire.
According to legend, people say that the Hanover family's lineage carries the blood of the legendary griffin. Historians believe that the progenitor of both the Griffin Empire and the Hanover lineage was a hybrid who blended the essence of the Griffin creature with that of humans.
- Neigh
Four enormous horses pulled the carriage. Their speed and strength increased through the innovative efforts of researchers at the Magic Tower.
Samuel glanced at his knight Allen and maid Emilia before turning the page of a book that discussed the Holy Lands briefly.
Back in ancient times, there were six revered lands on this continent, and each of them had names that carried an air of mystery and power.
- The Holy Land of Griffin.
- The Holy Land of Darkness.
- The Holy Land of the Elf.
-Symphonia Empire.
- The Dwarf Empire.
And finally, the Holy Land of Light.
Each sacred land held unimaginable and formidable powers and has its own distinct set of laws.
However, after the Holy Land of the Griffin fell, the total number of Holy Lands became five, decreasing by one.
These five major powers are situated in the central part of the continent.
-knock
Abruptly, a knock echoed from outside the carriage, interrupting Samuel's thoughts.
Samuel swung open the wooden window panel and saw a knight respectfully bowing his head just outside the door.
"Your Majesty, we have arrived in front of the Magic Tower."
Upon hearing the news, Samuel swung the carriage door open generously and gracefully stepped out, indulging in a series of stretching movements to alleviate the stiffness that had settled in his leg during the journey.
Despite the short distance between the Magic Tower and the Imperial Palace, the transportation infrastructure in this world is notably inadequate, calling for significant improvement.
'If I had known I'd end up in my novel, I would've planned for cars to be part of the story from the start.'
Samuel quietly sighed and gently massaged his sore buttocks, feeling the discomfort from the bumpy road.
"I also need to address my body fat issues right away. Thankfully, I've found a solution, and with the aid of the Magic Tower, accomplishing it will be a breeze," Samuel murmured quietly, his disdain evident for his current sorry state.
Samuel appears to be wearing elegant attire, but the overall impression is reminiscent of a pig in formal attire.
He's exhausted from the constant noise of his body's joints and finds even breathing challenging.
'Wow, how much did Samuel eat to end up looking like this?' '
Samuel did not understand the dynamics of the original Samuel's mind. Why did he make his body like this?
Is he a complete idiot?
....
Samuel emerged from the fancy imperial carriage adorned in golden attire. He gazed in awe at the massive building before him.
Imperial Magic Tower,
Located in the heart of the imperial capital.
The upper floors, shrouded in clouds, make it impossible to see their end.
Flowers and trees of different colors encircled the tower.
A classic tower, resembling an old European design, stands tall with a white exterior and features 50 distinct floors.
The wall displayed a collection of concealed glowing symbol runes and various protective spells.
"Wow."
Samuel marveled at the stunning building. If a tourist from his past had visited, their mouth would have dropped in awe and amazement.
A stunning tower, admired for its exquisite architecture, proudly crafted by skillful magicians.
In front of the massive black iron door of the Imperial Tower,
A young man in his early twenties, with black hair and purple eyes, stood gazing ahead.
He wore a blue robe featuring the Magic Tower logo on his right chest. He was accompanied by a group of other magicians who seemed uneasy about welcoming Emperor Samuel, who was considered very abnormal.
'He has black hair and purple eyes, so this is Aaron Pearce, a young man whom Magnus Pearce adopted as a child for unknown reasons.'
But Samuel, being the author of the story, naturally knows the reason.
To help cope with the pain of losing his daughter in a tragic accident, Magnus chose to adopt a child from the slums.
Thus, Aaron was adopted by Magnus, who helped him reach his current level.
The young man politely approached Samuel, bowing his head, saying,
" I'm Aaron Pierce. Nice to meet you again, Your Majesty. "
"Pleasure to meet you, young magician."
Samuel politely acknowledged Aron's greeting. He noticed the magicians' surprise at the Griffin Emperor's actions in front of them.
Because the original Samuel, feeling inferior to the magicians, would likely have insulted Aaron without reciprocating the greeting.
"Nice to meet you, Your Majesty ."
"Pleasure to meet Your Majesty. I'm Ramos, in case you recall."
"Pleasure to meet Your Majesty. " I'm....-"
Samuel didn't bother answering the hypocritical magicians before him and stated bluntly.
"Alright, no more small talk. Let's get moving."
Samuel, Sir Allen, and Emilia made their way to the entrance of the magic tower.
"Fascinating."
He smiled gently, pondering the idea of magic.
A completely new concept, only mentioned in 21st century fiction and fantasy.
Samuel was a bit excited to start learning magic and began his magical journey.
He walked into the first floor of the Imperial Tower.
To find a wide yard that uses a light arrays for lighting,
And air conditioning systems that work by magic,
A place full of official magicians,
Books floating in the air.
"Really, interesting."
Samuel eagerly whispered these words while captivated by the enchanting sight before him, as though he were someone from the 21st century.
"Hey Maxwell, check out the Pig Emperor once more. I bet the Tower Lord will send him home within the hour."
"Ha-ha-ha, I heard that he forcibly tried to have sex with Princess Eureka. Fortunately, the Grand Duke stopped him from doing so."
"Ha-ha-ha, it turns out he's going to die of obesity."
"Didn't Stephen tell you about his destruction of Professor Rashford's laboratory on the 49th floor? The Tower Master had beaten him to a pulp, hahaha. I recorded it. I'll show you later."
"Shut up, he might hear you."
Samuel paid no attention to the insults thrown by the magicians on the ground floor. The insults were not directed at him, but at the owner of his original body.
Has an elephant ever paid attention to an ant?
Of course, No.
Guided by the magicians, Samuel reached the corridor's end.
A black disc was floating there.
It was a big disc that could carry five people together.
Samuel was familiar with the disc.
' Elevator '
Its exact name was "Mana Elevator."
Powered only by mana, it makes magicians move between floors.
Without it, regular folks and magicians who have no affinity with the element of space would struggle to ascend those stairs.
When Samuel stepped on the black disc, it trembled slightly.
Samuel boarded the disc with Aron, Sir Allen, and the maid, Emilia.
The disc vibrated again.
Whoosh!
The elevator started going up, heading towards the top.
No pause, the disc just keeps going up.
"Argh."
Samuel felt a little dizzy, and he also heard his fat squeaking all over the elevator.
However, the feeling vanished quickly because the elevator stopped.
Samuel and his group made it to the 50th floor.
The last floor of the magic tower.
"So this is the tower master's office."
"Yes "
Aaron bowed, flashing a mischievous grin as he said,
" My teacher is waiting for you. He wants to speak with Your Majesty alone. "
"Okay "
Samuel signaled his followers to stay with Aaron.
Then he entered into the Tower master's office.
...
As Samuel stepped into the luxurious office, the grand suite's doors swung open, revealing a spacious room filled with luxury and elegance.
The fancy furniture and detailed decor add a luxurious feel to the place, making it seem like stepping into a historical palace.
Seated on the fancy couch across from the door, an elderly man with a white beard and deep blue eyes, deeply contemplating.
The man wore stylishly faded black attire, and beside him was a black cane adorned with a white skull in the center.
An imposing aura enveloped the old man, revealing his strength.
As for Samuel, he greeted Magnus with a respectful nod.
"Hello, Magnus."
Samuel behaved calmly.
"Why don't you salute your emperor back?"
He added, staring at the frozen old man in front of him.