章節 612: CHAPTER 769
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The destination where Jin and Luche headed was the construction site of the secret shipyard.
Before entering, Jin didn't forget to review Luche's past and conduct verification through Euria.
There was still a possibility that Luche could be a spy for Zipfel, so it was necessary to exclude that.
Taking someone to a highly classified area naturally required verification, and Luche accepted it without any resistance.
In the end, it was true that Luche came with a pure heart, seeking to join the alliance without any relation to Zipfel.
From the beginning, he couldn't hide his excitement about coming to the alliance's highly classified area.
"Wow...! As expected of the Vamel alliance, to have something like this hidden away!"
Even in the midst of that, when Luche saw the light left by Ron, he calmed his heart and approached it, offering a silent prayer for a while.
"Hey, why did you go and come back again? What did you leave behind? And who's that kid?"
Qwaul, who was commanding the construction site, approached Jin and asked.
"He's not a kid."
"He seems like a kid to me."
"My name is Luche Fibrizo, the eldest son of the Fibrizo family, the president of the Jin Runcandel's official and unofficial Fan Club..."
"And the reserve contractor for the god of architecture, Barbobo. Dr. Qwaul."
Jin spoke in place of Luche, and Qwaul's eyes widened.
"What!? Is that really true?"
"Your name is mister Qwaul, right? Anyway, nice to meet you. I'm also a member of the alliance starting today, so let's get along well."
Qwaul looked Luche up and down as if it was hard to believe.
For a while, Jin explained to him the trial that Barbobo had demanded of Luche.
"To become the person in charge of a construction site worthy of even the god of architecture... Haha, if it's a site designed by me, it's only natural. Hey, kid."
Soon, Qwaul's arrogance rose, and he confidently spoke.
"It's Luche."
"Yeah, kid. Go inside and ask Barbobo to take a good look around. He will definitely be satisfied."
As they went underground, Luche exclaimed once again.
When they opened the door that only one person could barely enter, an endlessly vast underground space was revealed.
Ironically, it was much brighter than the gloomy surface.
The entire space, from the ceiling to the walls, was illuminated by the bright light called magical lamps, and members of the alliance were bustling below.
Even to Luche, who knew nothing about architecture, it was clear that this construction site was enormous.
Luche suppressed his pounding heart and eagerly waited to hear Barbobo's voice.
Jin and Qwaul were also waiting for that voice.
If, by any chance, Barbobo didn't react even after seeing this place, they would have to reconsider.
[Hey!]
Fortunately, Barbobo immediately spoke up.
Luche jumped in surprise and stumbled backward, while Jin faced the soul-like manifestation of Barbobo above his head.
"You surprised me! Mr. Barbobo, let's make the contract now!"
[I don't like it!]
"Ah, what is it that you don't like again?"
[I had a reason for giving you such trials, Luche. I wanted to see you, a naive and talentless person, realize your own abilities through the reserve contract with me and overcome the trials I set forth, making every effort as your blood dries up and your bones wear away, growing step by step. I wanted to witness that!]
"Huh? What are you saying?"
[I wanted to unleash your talents with my powers when you finally become the person in charge of a construction site worthy of even impressing Barbobo... But you resorted to such trickery!?]
"Whether it's trickery or whatever, as long as the conditions are met, it's fine, right? You seemed impressed too, Mr. Barbobo."
"I apologize for the delay in greeting, Mr. Barbobo. I am Jin Runcandel, the young patriarch of the Runcandel clan."
[Hmph... Fine, Jin Runcandel. Your name has been frequently heard among the gods recently. Did you allow Luche to resort to trickery?]
"Yes, I didn't think of it as trickery, though."
[There's no way someone like you didn't understand my intentions.]
"Please withhold your displeasure. Or perhaps this site doesn't appeal to you?"
[That's not it, but it feels like Luche's opportunity for growth has disappeared.]
"The current situation is quite chaotic, Mr. Barbobo. If Luche had started working elsewhere, especially under Zipfel, without meeting me, there's a high possibility that he was enslaved by mind manipulation, or you were absorbed into Demon God's Orb."
Barbobo surprisingly showed signs of agreement to Jin's words.
[You're not wrong. This idiot could have been caught by Zipfel, babbling about his abilities. In that case, I would have been trapped in Demon God's Orb.]
"So please lend us your strength, even if it's somewhat regrettable. Although Luche didn't face the trials alone, being the core manager of this site as a member of the alliance will lead to many realizations."
Jin spoke in a consistently friendly manner, but in reality, Barbobo was overwhelmed by the peculiar dignity emanating from him.
Part of it was due to the stories circulating among the lesser gods.
Jin recognized that Barbobo was disconcerted.
"If there was any rudeness in my words, please let me know."
[That's not the case. I just briefly wondered if you were truly worthy of that role.]
"What do you mean?"
[Whether you're someone who can protect the gods who fear being absorbed into Demon God's Orb.]
Recently, Jin's name had been frequently mentioned among the lesser gods.
Among the gods, there were many who feared being absorbed into Demon God's Orb.
Currently, with Demon God's Orb becoming stronger, the lesser gods were at a level where they would be absorbed the moment they were captured by Zipfel.
When Barbobo explained this to Jin, he nodded with a resolute expression.
"For me, defeating Zipfel is an inherent mission that must be accomplished, and naturally, in the process, I can't help but assist the gods. However, we have quite a few gods in our alliance, and I've never heard such stories before."
[Newcomers like Picon Minche cannot participate in these meetings. On the other hand, high-ranking gods like Olta rarely have any involvement with us, so it's possible.]
"Anyway, I have a clear intention to help. There's no reason to ask for anything in return, as simply preventing the absorption of gods into Demon God's Orb will prevent Zipfel's power augmentation."
[It seems like you're expecting something in return from me.]
"If you say that you won't help with this site, of course, it would be disappointing, but I won't hold a grudge against you, Mr. Barbobo."
"Mr. Barbobo, can't you just help? Make a contract with me."
Barbobo appeared lost in thought for a moment in response to Jin and Luche's words.
Then, he nodded as if he had made a decision.
[Fine, I'll help. However, in return, you must protect the gods close to me. They are in a particularly dangerous state because their positions have been almost exposed to Zipfel. There are three of them. Kaytam, the god of painting, Ochs, the god of frames, and Telpen, the god of pencils. Among them, the god of painting, you and…]
Barbobo stopped himself from saying more and lowered his head.
[...I think it's better to hear it directly from Kaytam. Anyway, find and protect those three. Don't let other gods know about this. There's no need to provoke Zipfel's search for gods without reason.]
Although Jin was curious about Kaytam, he decided to meet him in person and didn't ask any further questions.
"If you let me know their locations, I will immediately take care of them."
[I will write it down later. I'll count on you. Luche, the bright one without deceit. Kneel down with reverence. Let's proceed with the contract.]
"Ooh!"
As Luche sat down, a round circle was drawn on the floor, and light emanated from it.
[I, Barbobo, the god of architecture, contract with Luche Fibrizo and bestow my blessing upon him. Luche Fibrizo, as an official contractee, will be able to borrow my abilities... ]
The light permeated Luche's body. After trembling for a moment, he opened his eyes, and now the construction site appeared completely different to him.
Just like when the fog clears to reveal something hidden, he begins to understand the problems throughout the site at a glance.
"Unbelievable, this is the power of a god."
[Uh, I'm tired after completing the contract. I'll rest for a while, so have Luche take on some tasks. There's more than one thing to improve.]
"Sir Jin! No, lord patriarch? My Lord? Alliance leader? I want to address you differently."
"Usually, people call him 'my lord.'"
"Then I'll call you elder brother Jin, elder brother! From what I can see, there are many areas in the site where I can make improvements. First, the joints in those pillars will develop cracks in about two months, and we can dig deeper over there."
"What? You can tell just by looking?"
"The positioning of the material storage area is not appropriate, and the ground over there will sink if it becomes heavier."
All of them were areas that Qwaul had somewhat recognized as well.
So Qwaul was experiencing an even greater shock.
"What about the gates? Can you see them over there? We're working on creating gates for the battleships to go through. Is it okay?"
"Well, I'll have to observe it a bit to know. What kind of structure is the gate?"
"You can see that in this blueprint..."
For a while, Luche and Qwaul discussed while looking at the blueprint.
Qwaul nodded his head in awe each time, while Luche's voice was filled with excitement due to his newfound abilities.
What's even more remarkable is that Luche's abilities are still at a beginner level.
Just as Jin had honed his skills, Luche could also study architecture and further enhance his abilities.
"Hey, Jin. It seems like the construction will progress much faster. We need to recruit more workers and increase the supply of materials."
"From today onwards, I'll stay here, elder brother Jin! I'll provide you with the address, so please take care of my family. It's getting chaotic, so don't send them this way. Just find a safe area and get them a house. I can introduce the family later since there's a lot of work to be done!"
Jin nodded his head, feeling a mix of emotions.
Luche was already rolling up his sleeves, preparing to start working.
"Understood. If you need anything, you can always request it through Dr. Qwaul."
"Yes, elder brother, I'll take a look!"
"Work with Luche, Doctor, and let me know the estimated completion date when it's available."
"Got it, I'm looking forward to it."
As he left the shipyard and returned to Tikan, another piece of good news awaited Jin.
"Jin."
Valeria appeared, heading straight towards Jin as if she had been waiting.
"You look happy. Is there some good news, Valeria?"
Valeria took out a piece of paper from her pocket.
On that paper were dozens of names that Jin had never seen before.
"What are these names?"
Valeria smiled mischievously and replied, "These are the names of the magical engineers who have requested to join after hearing my name. Didn't I say? Once my existence is known, people driven mad by Hister's magic will come seeking me."
The blessings kept rolling in.
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章節 613: CHAPTER 770
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The warriors and the mages have fundamentally different pursuits.
The ultimate goal of a warrior is simply to acquire more power, while most mages are more focused on exploring the mysteries of the world rather than just seeking power.
That's why so many mages are requesting to join after hearing the name of the legendary mage clan known as "Hister".
To the mages who know what "Record Magic" is, the existence of Hister is itself the key to the culmination of mysteries.
Despite the fact that Hister's activities were not as extensive as other prestigious groups and much of its history had been lost, this fact remained unchanged.
Suddenly, Jin thought of Valeria's advertisement board that Golden Peng installed all over the world.
Thinking of the refreshing smile and even a wink in the picture, Jin couldn't help but chuckle.
"Why are you laughing like that?"
"I was reminded of your advertisement picture. Just by looking at the list, it seems like there are well over a hundred applicants."
"These are only among the magical scholars, specifically engineers, and among them, only professors and those with doctoral degrees were selected. There are over two thousand applications."
"Over two thousand? That exceeds my expectations by far."
"And yet, they keep flooding in like the tide."
If Valeria had been a member of the Zipfel clan and the world wasn't as chaotic as it is now, there would have been several times more requests.
"It's not just me; Ms. Luet's existence has also become known. Especially now that she's using the name Hister."
Ever since Jin brought Luet, he didn't bother hiding her existence.
Rather, it was announced that Runcandel was protecting the new survivor of Hister.
There was no need to be concerned about Zipfel's suspicions, and strictly speaking, it wasn't incorrect information either.
Instead of perceiving Valeria's claim as a lie that she was the last survivor, the public responded positively to the emergence of a new record mage.
Of course, Zipfel and Kinzelo are aware of Luet's identity or have speculated about it.
However, Zipfel cannot provoke Jin recklessly, and Kinzelo, on the contrary, is against it.
In particular, Orgal is eagerly anticipating Luet's memories returning, as it would make it easier to find clues about Lokia.
"Among the people written on this paper, is there anyone particularly worth noting?"
"There is one person. Sael Lutberh, that's the name."
"That's a name I've never heard before."
"He is a low-ranking noble from the Palin Kingdom. He's a terminal engineer from the Palin 3rd University, and he's 33 years old."
The Palin 3rd University was not a well-known university among magical engineers.
"If he's on the list of first-class engineers, does he have some special abilities?"
"That's something we'll have to find out from now on. I've seen the story of the Lutberh clan in the succession temples that I've unlocked."
The Lutberh that Valeria saw in the succession temple had once formed a brief alliance with Hister.
However, only the record of the alliance being broken remained, and the details were not confirmed.
Meanwhile, the fact that Lutberh, a figure from Hister's past, had submitted an application intrigued Valeria.
As Valeria explained this information, Jin nodded.
"Since they were once able to form an alliance with Hister to that extent, it's possible that Lutberh's lack of current influence is related to Zipfel."
"I agree with you. My ancestors didn't leave any hostile records about Lutberh. So, before you came, I occasionally asked about Lutberh's identity and now I've found him. Let's go meet him while we're at it."
The two of them rode Red owl and headed to the outskirts of the city where the Palin 3rd University was located.
They simply disguised themselves with Golden Peng cosmetics and quickly found their way to the 3rd University and were able to meet Sael.
"Who are you... You've come to find me?"
"I am Jin Runcandel. This is Valeria Hister."
"Yes?"
As they took off their wigs and quickly wiped off their makeup, Sael's eyes widened in surprise.
"Oh, wow! It's really you!"
Without anyone instructing him, Sael hurriedly locked the door of the lounge and immediately bowed deeply.
"I am Sael Lutberh, who submitted the application. I can't believe you've come to see me personally. Did you come to learn about the history of my family?"
"You should speak first. How did the alliance between Lutberh and Hister come about in the past, and why did it break?"
Sael glanced at Jin and Valeria, assessing their intentions.
"Please speak freely. I will not harm you regardless of what you say."
Valeria also nodded. Even if Lutberh had betrayed Hister in the past, it wouldn't have had a significant impact on the current situation. If that were the case, Zipfel wouldn't have left Lutberh alone until now.
"I understand, Sir Jin. However, what you just said about the past alliance between my clan and Hister... what I know is slightly different."
"How is it different?"
"My late grandfather and my parents used to say something. They said that thanks to Hister, our Lutberh clan survived and that someday we must repay that debt."
"You survived thanks to my clan...?"
Upon hearing Valeria's words, Sael nodded.
"Yes, our Lutberh clan is an ordinary clan. However, in the 14th century, one of our ancestors had a special talent for magical engineering. His name was Zen Lutberh."
Zen Lutberh was also an unfamiliar name to the public.
However, Valeria remembered his name from the succession temple she had unlocked. He was the one who formed an alliance with Hister.
"At that time, it seems that Lord Zen received a request from Hister. It was a request to create a certain object, and I heard that he collaborated with Hister to develop this object for a while."
"Do you know exactly what that object was?"
"That... It's a story that has been passed down in my family like a legend. I've heard that it was an object that enabled long-distance communication."
As soon as they heard those words, Jin and Valeria felt a flash of realization in their minds.
Long-distance communication device.
It was closely related to the "Wavelength Tracing Summon" that Valeria and Qwaul were currently developing. It was a device that had a direct connection to it.
All devices that involved the term "wavelength tracing" were like that.
Currently, Qwaul and Valeria are developing all the related items to free the Plutonian tribe from the dead world, Laprarosa.
One of the results was the red sphere that enabled limited battle god fusion, and another ongoing development was the long-distance communication device.
If direct summoning was difficult, the first step was to create a means to have real-time conversations with Laprarosa.
"To be honest, I always thought of those stories as inflated legends. But seeing how the world is now, it makes me think it might have been real. With the rapid technological advancements happening since the world fell into chaos. And above all, seeing Record Magic firsthand has made me even more certain."
"A long-distance communication device... So you're saying that Hister requested it from your ancestor."
"Yes."
"Is there any more information about it? Whether it was completed, or any technical documents that have been passed down?"
"My grandfather and parents believed that it was completed but hidden somewhere."
"Then there isn't any tangible evidence?"
This time, when Valeria asked, Sael smiled awkwardly.
"Well... There is something like that. It's a paper that Lord Zen left behind, a family heirloom."
Sael said as he took off the pendant hanging around his neck.
Inside the pendant was a folded piece of paper that looked so worn out and stained with fingerprints that it looked like trash.
As Sael unfolded the paper, a series of sentences composed of ciphers were revealed.
And Jin, he had seen the exact same ciphers in the past.
The magic tomb of Schugiel Hister that he obtained from the Tessing Underground Auction House.
Sael's paper was made up of the exact same cipher system as the one written in that magic tome.
Valeria's pupils widened as she read the ciphertext.
"May I take a closer look at it?"
"You may do as you please."
Valeria deciphered the text and found the following contents:
<On May 12th, 1457, with the help of the great magical engineer Zen Lutberh, we finally succeeded in developing the communication device.
However, since we cannot withstand the enemies who covet this device and its blueprints, we have decided to hide the device in the succession temple of Maliet Hister. There is no other way to prevent the destruction of Zen Lutberh's achievements.
Unfortunately, Zen never had the opportunity to use the completed device even once, and it is distressing that his accomplishments will be forgotten for a long time.
Zen Lutberh graciously agreed to my suggestion, even though it meant parting ways with his family because of us. Ah! Zen, I am grateful once again for your great judgment and sacrifice.
All of Zen Lutberh's knowledge, achievements, soul, and even my own physical body and soul... will remain in the succession temple of Maliet. Until the enemies find it, whenever that may be.
So, to my future successor who reads this letter, find the succession temple of Maliet.
The location of the succession temple of Maliet is left on the back of this letter.
It is a highly notorious succession temple even among the record mages, so be sure to acquire sufficient ability before attempting.>
According to the paper, the communication device that Zen Lutberh had developed with Hister was completed in the 14th century.
Furthermore, Zen had never betrayed Hister, but rather, Hister owed him a great debt.
Valeria calmed her racing heart and carefully examined the paper over and over again.
Then she shared the contents with Jin and Sael.
"...So the family legend was actually true."
"Rather than being a legend, if the contents of this paper are proven to be true, it is I who owe gratitude and repayment to you as Hister."
"Oh no, there's no need for you to think that way. It was the deed of my ancestor, not mine. I just want to work as a member of the Vamel alliance. Even if there were no paper left by my ancestor, I would have submitted an application to the alliance as a magical engineer."
Jin and Valeria nodded, smiling.
Not only did the contractor of the god of architecture suddenly appear, but also first-class magical engineers came forward, and now Hister and Zen's legacies. They were experiencing a series of fortunate events.
"As soon as my investigation in Maleet's succession temple is complete, I will give you a proper reward, Sael. Let's head to Tikan for now."
Upon Valeria's words, Sael jumped up with joy, clearly delighted by the prospect.
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