章節 621: CHAPTER 778

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-Record and store... If this could be made into a technology of the alliance, all the knights of the alliance might be able to fight like magic swordsmen. Even if they don't possess 1-star level mana, they could simply use the stored magic at the appropriate moment.

These were the words spoken by Valeria in Maliet's succession temple.

Jin and Valeria had already determined the utility of the "storage paper" as soon as they discovered its existence.

"A magic knight division...?"

As everyone questioned in confusion, Jin took out the storage paper from his pocket and explained.

"Wow, so the storage paper can be considered an improved version of activation-type magic circles that have been miniaturized through record magic? This is an area that even the academic society has been researching for centuries, and it turns out it had already been completed in the past. Are mages like me gradually becoming obsolete...?"

"The current limit of the storage paper is practically 8-star magic. Even the highest-grade storage paper has a unit cost that is too high, making it inefficient."

{[That's correct. However, if you ignore the investment costs and production time, it would be possible to store even 10-star level magic spell.]}

Even during the alliance's best financial situation, producing storage paper for 10-star level magic spells was an extremely burdensome task. Not to mention the current situation where funds were tight, it didn't even need to be mentioned.

"In the current situation, it's probably the limit to make one or two sheets of 10-star paper at best. Even if it's a bit challenging, it would be fine to make that much for special circumstances."

The important thing was that there were no issues with creating storage paper for 7-star or lower magic spells. In fact, it was simply not highlighted due to the fact that the world was filled with exceptional individuals, but by universal standards, the 7-star level clearly belonged to the realm of experts.

War was not just fought among transcendent powerhouses. The quality and scale of forces were as important as the number of superhumans. The storage paper would instantly enhance the quality of the forces. With candidates flocking to Runcandel non-stop, the scale was continuously growing.

'If given a little more time, we might be able to keep up with Zipfel and Kinzelo's military forces to some extent. Until all the elements we are currently preparing are completed safely, I must restrain them from making reckless moves.'

New demons were continually being added to Kinzelo's side, and Zipfel was creating magic swordsmen living golems.

In order to narrow and surpass that gap, all the elements Jin was preparing had to be completed safely.

"Anyways, when the storage paper becomes widely available, it will be a significant advantage for knights rather than mages."

"Enya, why do you think only knights would use storage paper? If mages also use storage paper, they could become simultaneous casting users at the very least. Simultaneous casting users would be able to experience the effects of instant casting."

Valeria said.

The combat power of a mage capable of simultaneous casting often exceeded that of knights of the same level. Therefore, not only knights but also mages would greatly benefit from it.

"Oh, I see."

{[I'll provide you with a total of 3,000 sheets of storage paper. If you establish a production workshop, you can easily add more.]}

Naturally, record magic was required for the production of storage paper.

That meant that Valeria, who was already busy, and Luet, who was even busier, had one more task added to their plates, one by one.

"I'll have the storage paper production workshop established in the Garden of Swords. Jet, take care of the maintenance for the Red Owl. I need to go to Runcandel right away and inform them about the harvest."

"Yes, my lord!"

{[Hey, everyone!]}

"Please speak, Zen."

{[I want to have a conversation with my descendant like Teben. He's a terminal engineer, right? Although I might be senile, I have a lot of techniques to pass on.]}

Sael, who had been summoned, burst into tears due to the emotions that somehow overflowed as soon as he heard the voice of his ancestor.

{[Teben's descendant seemed to be very talented, but my descendant turned out to be such a crybaby. Stop crying, and let me transform you into a top-notch engineer.]}

"Ah, understood! Ancestor."

"Thank you, Sael Lutberh. The technologies I gained through you seem to be insufficient no matter what reward I give. Tell me whatever you desire."

"I am satisfied as long as I can work as a researcher in the Vamel alliance... But if you insist to that extent. I would appreciate around 1,000 gold coins as research funds, honorary membership to the Vermont Academy seminars, and the payment for premium accommodations whenever I use them."

It was a quite straightforward and specific request, but it was a very modest one. Moreover, Sael's request only revolved around research-related matters.

"I will grant you a life without worries about research funds or other support. If you need anything in the future, feel free to ask."

The first historic communication ended with the conversation between Zen and Sael. They would continue to communicate frequently, so there was no need to feel regretful.

"Well, we have two communication devices left. One will be placed here in Tikan, and the other in Runcandel. The next communication device to be produced will be installed in the Empire, followed by the Hidden Palace and the Holy Kingdom, and the Island of the Blacksmiths."

All of these were central hubs of the Vamel alliance. If all these regions could have seamless communication 24/7, there would be no more missing or delayed information. Furthermore, the manpower dedicated to information delivery could be reduced.

"Dr. Qwaul, how much time do you think it will take to complete the additional communication devices?"

"If we can smoothly acquire the key material mentioned in the instructions, the blue adamantium, it should take about a month per device."

The blue adamantium was an extremely rare gemstone, but both Runcandel and Tikan had a small supply of it.

"Dr. Qwaul, please expedite the transfer of all construction site matters to Luche. You can focus on the production of communication devices and golems."

"Understood, that's how it should be. However, it will take some time. You know as well, that kid is quite stubborn. It takes time for impulsive brats who are eager to get ahead to become more cautious. Nevertheless, we should be able to complete the next communication device within a month, so don't worry."

"If possible, try to find a way to improve the communication devices to be portable rather than stationary."

"That goes without saying. Now, go. Whether it's construction sites or technological development, I will report whenever there is any advancement."

***

Huphester alliance, the city of Kalon.

Luet smiled broadly upon hearing the information and harvest that Jin brought. The flagbearers, butlers, and scribes by her side also clapped their hands in applause, but they all had exhausted faces.

"By the way, everyone seems to be in need of some rest, Head butler."

"Is that so? But, lord young patriarch, flowers that bloom after overcoming hardships are more beautiful. If it were another clan, they might take breaks at times like this, but this is Runcandel."

"Well, that's true."

"Of course, if it's your order, we should comply."

"I trust that the Head butler will handle it well."

"I believe so."

Jin inwardly felt relieved that Luet wasn't his superior, and the rest shed tears silently, and clenched their teeths.

"Thank you. You have obtained such valuable items that are ahead of this era, lord young patriarch, and it would be improper for us lower individuals to take a break. Huhu, even though everyone is tired, the work is becoming more and more efficient."

Jin didn't struggle much on Honka Island. In fact, he had spent a pleasant time with Valeria, which made him feel a slight guilt.

"The communication devices... they will be used in many places. Once they are supplied to all the alliance's key bases, it would be great if you, lord young patriarch, and the flagbearers could each have one for personal use. If Dr. Qwaul can improve them in that way."

Luet's gaze on a stack of papers.

Seeing that, a bittersweet smile appeared on Luet's face as memories of the ancient Runcandel, when it was the Great Magic Swordsmen Clan, came to mind.

"The production of the paper storage shouldn't be too difficult. Up to the 7-star level, it doesn't require a significant amount of resources. If Valeria and I reduce our sleep time, we can manage to procure them somehow. Although it won't be enough for all the top-ranking knights to use them at once."

Luet furrowed her brows as if contemplating for a moment, then continued with an underlying remark.

"But relying solely on me and Valeria for paper production wouldn't be efficient. If we take care of the record magic required for paper production, I think my younger sister and the children of the Wantaramo Forest could help," Luet expressed her opinion.

Jin and Valeria's eyes widened at her words. The ability to create Drink of regal hymn of the fairies could be considered a derivative of record magic. Although it was inferior to actual record magic, the nature of the abilities was remarkably similar.

"If we can achieve mass production that way, it would be perfect."

"For now, let's distribute the three thousand sheets of paper we obtained from the succession temple to the top-ranking knights. And the items produced thereafter should be given to those knights and cadets who have shown exceptional talent."

"Do you have specific individuals in mind?"

"Yes, I will prepare for them to be personally reviewed by the young patriarch soon."

"But, Head butler, is there a specific reason for distributing the paper only to the top-ranking knights? It would be quite useful for other flagbearers as well, excluding me."

"Oh, I got carried away with the good news and forgot to mention it. 7th Flagbearer and 11th Flagbearer, please present yourselves and show your recent achievements to the young patriarch."

Mary and Haytona.

The two of them wore particularly anxious expressions compared to the others in the Head butler's office. Jin felt a sense of unease as he observed his siblings.

They both extended their right hands.

And on the palms of their hands, a lump of flames and ice flickered, respectively.

'Magic!?'

Jin was aware that as the influence of Zipfel's manipulation of history weakened, his siblings' mana were awakening. However, he had never imagined that their abilities would reach such a level so quickly.

Satisfied by Jin's surprised reaction, Luet smirked and said, "I have been helping the flagbearers regain their mana and teaching them magic. As you can see, they are making significant progress."

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章節 622: CHAPTER 779

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The magic abilities demonstrated by Mary and Haytona were slightly beyond the basic level.

However, the important thing was that the flagbearers had only been training for about a month. Jin couldn't understand the rate of growth of his siblings and blinked his eyes.

It was because achieving such feats was impossible without possessing talents on the level of Jin and Valeria.

[Since the lord young patriarch knows well about the process of growth for mages, the achievements of the flagbearers will be even more surprising.]

"Could it be that my siblings have genius talent in magic?"

[Surprisingly, the flagbearers have a strong sense when it comes to magic. However, they are not a genius like you, lord young patriarch.]

"Then...?"

[I have been passing on the memories of my own experiences learning magic to the flagbearers. It can be called a form of inheritance.]

The succession temple left behind by Histers, the record mages, not only contained memories but also passed on magical abilities and knowledge to their descendants.

"I thought that was only possible among the same record mages."

Jin had believed that this benefit was only allowed for the complete mana body like Valeria, among the Histers.

[When I heard about the inheritance of the Hister clan from Valeria, I thought that I could do something similar or equivalent. So, I conducted several tests and discovered that it is possible to transfer my memories to pure-blood Runcandel.]

The reason it was only possible for pure-blood Runcandels was no different.

The "memory transfer" that Luet discovered was possible through her powers and the bond she had built with Temar a thousand years ago. If the target had no connection to Temar, the transfer could not be accomplished by any means.

Even though the Runcandels had never met Temar, they shared the same blood.

Only those who possessed the blessed bodies of Runcandel, like them, could inherit memories from Luet. Just like when Jin achieved "Battle god fusion" and received the senses of Vahn.

While Luet explained these details, Jin's eyes sparkled all the while.

"This is an incredible discovery, Head butler. However, it seems there are some limitations or costs involved."

[You have seen it correctly. First, when I perform the memory transfer, I become mentally exhausted. Furthermore, the flagbearers cannot fully realize the sensation of handling magic through my memories of learning magic. They can understand it intellectually, but their bodies don't cooperate. There are also significant gaps in my memories.]

The same applied to the Battle god fusion. When the synchronization was at its highest, Jin could use the senses of Vahn directly, but it wasn't always the case. If the synchronization became too high, as was experienced during the evil god war, he could lose himself.

[Going forward, whenever I have time, I plan to continue raising the magic abilities of all the flagbearers except for you, lord young patriarch, in this manner. With the sudden unveiling of suppressed mana due to the manipulation of history, they will soon be able to use quite destructive magic... ugh.]

Luet staggered forward as if about to collapse.

"Ms. Head butler!"

"Head butler, are you alright?"

Although it seemed fine on the surface, Luet was suffering the most severe fatigue among the members of Runcandel. Handling the duties of a Head butler alone was already challenging enough, and now she was performing memory transfers as well. Her body couldn't withstand it.

[I'm alright. As you said, lord young patriarch, rest and recharging are necessary. Please excuse me for a moment.]

Luet opened the window wide and spoke. Then she extended her head outside and took several deep breaths.

[Phew! It's fortunate that the air is refreshing. My whole body feels clearer now. I'm done.]

"Wait, you call this a rest?"

[Originally, fairies could recover their energy anytime they had wind and dew. That's why they were able to fulfill their duties of recording day and night. Anyway, now the flagbearers are also becoming magic swordsmen. Although we don't know when we will face the enemy, we must become stronger until then.]

No one could know when the war would begin. Although there was a one-year non-aggression treaty, it was just an illusion.

The reason the major factions were not attacking each other was that none of them had overwhelmingly superior strength. Except for Chiron, it was now clear that Jin is the strongest in the world, but the balance of power was far from settled.

In other words, the world was in a state of unstable equilibrium. When one side made a move, war was bound to begin.

Why couldn't they just avoid the war and maintain this peaceful era as it is?

There were quite a few people who had such thoughts. Jin himself would have seriously contemplated the issue if the desires of other major factions were simply to cultivate and rule their own lands peacefully.

However, they want to become the sole conqueror of the world.

Jin only seeks to reach the pinnacle of his clan, but they seek to reshape the world according to their desires, with all of humanity under their feet.

From Jin's perspective, whether it is Zipfel or Kinzelo, both of them are the ones who would turn the world into hell once they ascend to the throne of earth.

That's why Jin is in a position to stop them. To put an end to a thousand years of war and eliminate all those strange things like the Demon's God's Orb, Sun God, or Chaos.

Reclaiming a normal world and enjoying a peaceful life with loved ones. That is what Jin desires the most.

[Now, shall we discuss the recent state of affairs? Based on the available information alone, it is clear that we are making the fastest progress. The Young Patriarch has practically taken the position of the World's Best Sword, and talented individuals are flocking to us, bringing various new technologies.]

"However, our enemies remain unusually silent."

[I agree, Lord Young Patriarch. Even if they fear the young patriarch, there should have been attempts to hinder our progress at least once. Moreover, the lord young patriarch has continuously shown provocative and unconventional moves against our enemies.]

Clearly, the presence of the former patriarchs who apparently existed through chaos, and the public disclosure of records of the evil god war without consent of temporary alliance and publicizing the relationship between Valeria and Zipfel, and other actions were things that would undoubtedly make Zipfel uncomfortable. Even though handling Jin is burdensome, their passive response was concerning.

[In my opinion, there must be something other than the lord young patriarch at play here. Let's take a closer look at these reports.]

Luet spread the reports on the desk. They contained information about the recent developments concerning Kinzelo and Zipfel.

"It seems that both of them are primarily focused on internal stability."

Both factions had minimal contact with the outside world. They had not met with any neutral forces, similar to when the Holy Kingdom declared its seclusion. This was in contrast to Runcandel's continued assimilation of neutral forces.

Given the ongoing war between the major factions, it would be difficult for the remaining neutral forces to hold significant territories. The strongest neutral forces, such as the Hidden Palace, Nameless, the Black King mercenaries and the Ghost mercenaries, had already been absorbed by Jin in the past.

[There is no reason to leave the neutral forces unattended like this. It would be the right judgment to take action to prevent their absorption into our ranks. Yet, despite that, they remain inactive, suggesting that they are preparing something.]

"Preparations... Kinzelo is likely focused on recruiting demons and finding Lokia."

At the mention of Lokia's name, Luet's expression darkened.

[Lokia's potential betrayal is still a shocking revelation to me. I need to recover my memories from that time to fully understand her motivations. Although the circumstances indicate her betrayal, it's still just speculation.]

"If any relevant clues come up, Orgal will share them, so let's wait and see."

[Yes, Lord Young Patriarch. As you have feared, Kinzelo has been continuously replenishing their demon forces since your last visit to their New Headquarters. It is certain that they have created a passage leading to the Demon World, but the exact location has not been identified yet. Shall we allocate more resources?]

It is not the Mitra Desert, which was referred to as the "playground" by Ranke. However, Runcandel continued to gather information about the desert.

"No, there's no need to rush and find it right away. Continue investigating cautiously as you have been doing. When I went to the New Headquarters and Orgal challenged me, it was partly because he was in a bad mood for some reason... But it was also to warn me not to come recklessly. It's not a good time to provoke them for no reason."

[I understand. It makes sense that they do not want to show us how they are replenishing the demon forces. Concealing true power is a natural course of action.]

"However, their attempt to hide their full strength even while risking a battle with us might also mean that they are still unsure of themselves. Let's analyze their forces and the combat capabilities of the demons carefully and steadily while building our own strength."

[Understood. I will look for information related to Shagal Bachma, whom the lord young patriarch subdued at the New Headquarters. He belongs to the Phantom Demon Family.]

"Zipfel still hasn't contacted us since we ignored their request for the use of the purification device. It must be because Kelliark's condition is beyond the treatment of the purification device."

[Yes, and Zipfel has been continuously releasing articles claiming that we are provoking a new war after the evil god war. However, that's all they're doing, just focusing on investigating our main transportation methods. They haven't noticed anything about the Island of the Blacksmith.]

"Has the steel trade with Kinzelo shown any signs of success?"

[Yes, Zipfel is currently purchasing steel from Kinzelo at a higher price than what the lord young patriarch proposed to Orgal. They are paying more than expected.]

"Instruct our informants in the Lutero Magic Federation's black market to continue pretending that we are in need of steel. Some of them should offer a portion of the merchandise at exorbitant prices while secretly purchasing some to deceive others."

[Understood. And here, in the latest report, there is an intriguing passage.]

Jin's gaze fell upon the report.

"Kadun has been displaying signs of discomfort frequently?"

[Yes, for some reason, there have been frequent incidents of internal unrest within the Federation, to the extent that even our spies who have not infiltrated too deeply have taken notice.]

"While it is true that Kadun has a rough and unpredictable nature, if such reports are surfacing, it seems that some grievances have been building up. Could it be because Zipfel is not actively requesting the use of the Purification device on Kelliark?"

Just as Jin spoke up to that point, an informant rushed into the office unexpectedly.

"Lord young patriarch and Ms. Head Butler! We have received a report from the Federation's spies."

[Tell me.]

"Three days ago, near Zipfel's 1st Magic Tower, there was a massive explosion and tremors occurred! It is suspected to be a result of battle!"

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