Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds Novel - Chapter 510:
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A Demon Is Hidden
Hearing is false, seeing is believing.
Just like how most people on Earth knew about nuclear bombs, they knew that they were super-lethal weapons created by humans, but only a small number of people had a correct understanding of their power.
It was the same for Forbidden Spells.
Even though the Battle of Valentan shocked the world, Kant’s name resounded throughout the continent, and everyone knew that Forbidden Spell Mages had reappeared in the world, other than the witnesses at the time, the observers who had witnessed the scene of the collision, and the higher-ups who had listened to the reports and assessments of the top professionals in the law world…Other than these people, the vast majority of the others still did not have a very direct understanding of the power of Forbidden Spells.
After all, forbidden spells had disappeared from this continent for a very long time.
Concepts such as nuclear crisis, doomsday, and the extinction of mankind had also disappeared for a long time.
Because it was far away, there was no respect.
Just like those people from the Broken Islands.
In this ownerless land where merchant ships traded frequently, because of the accumulation of wealth, desire, and evil, a large number of dregs, criminals, villains, and speculators of this world had gathered. These people were lawless, profit-seeking, and knowledgeable. They had also talked about the war in Songyue, mocked the elves, commented on Goethe, and of course, talked about the world’s number one internet celebrity in the past two months, Kant from Aurora.
When people talked about Kant, the first thing that came to mind was a long-lost forbidden spell that had descended from the sky.
The second thing that came to mind was his face that was so white that it made people jealous.
They talked about Kant’s luck in love and his scandals. They even mocked the Elven Empress’s special taste under the influence of alcohol, claiming that Princess Tina had never seen a real man.
Especially these days, when the winds were not in their favor. Goethe was once again facing the threat of the dragons, and it had even evolved into a siege by the world. These speculators and villains smelled the scent of profit and money, and they were ready to take advantage of the situation to fatten themselves. The humiliation and contempt they felt for Kant had reached its peak.
According to them, the outcome of the War of Songmoon was the queen’s lust, the decline of the Sunset Moon, and the elves ‘cunning schemes. This was definitely a conspiracy by the pointy-eared elves. The royal army could no longer fight, so they could only flatter their opponents to prove that their defeat was not due to their incompetence. As for the elven queen, she was even more reluctant to walk the path of a man. She would rather give Kant a great reputation to fulfill his achievements.
As for Forbidden Spells? It was just a large-scale spell, not worth mentioning.
Then, the keyboard warriors from the other world saw a stone fall into the sea.
The ripples created shook the entire world.
At around six o’clock in the evening, all the heads of major countries, leaders of large organizations, and nobles in the world received the news that two hours ago, the only known Forbidden Mage in the world, the Skyquaking Dragon Kant, had cast a Fallen Star Forbidden Spell in the sea a few dozen kilometers east of the Broken Islands.
According to eyewitnesses, the meteorite that crashed into the sea raised a flood peak that was more than ten kilometers high, so that the Broken Islands dozens of miles away could see it clearly. The atmospheric disturbance caused by the friction between the water and the air brewed a breath comparable to a level five storm, pushing the fogged water vapor and rolling waves to the surroundings like mountains and seas, forcibly creating a terrifying ocean storm.
Even though it had been weakened for at least ten kilometers, it still caused a terrifying natural disaster, storms, and tsunamis across the entire Broken Islands.
Almost all the ships that were docked at the ports of the archipelago and preparing to sail to Goethe were damaged. The crew suffered heavy casualties, and half of the docks were destroyed. The docking, loading, and resupplying functions of the docks were completely destroyed, and the losses were incalculable. The terrible impact caused an imbalance in the concentration of elements in the area for a full hour, disrupting the normal operation of many magical equipment and dealing a heavy blow to the archipelago’s magical defense system.
Since the island’s construction facilities were designed to withstand the ocean storm, the weakened storm and tsunami did not cause too many casualties on the island. The main loss of personnel came from the ships that were rushing to prepare for the voyage. After the storm and tsunami subsided, the salvage work was difficult, but the loss of personnel and ships was secondary. The biggest problem was…
Whether it was the Empire’s warships, the reputable mercenary fleets, the profit-seeking slave plundering ships, or the pirates…All the sailors who were ready to go to Goethe lost the courage to set sail in this unforgettable shock.
No amount of money, no amount of strict orders, and no amount of temptation was enough to tempt them.
Because they had witnessed with their own eyes what a forbidden spell was.
Forbidden curses could be cast from tens of miles away, and the aftershock could kill you.
This news was like a small stone that fell into the sea. Not only did it shock the entire Broken Islands, but it also shocked the highest ruling class in the world. The news spread so quickly that it even overshadowed the news of ” mysterious substance unearthed in Goethe’s territory ” and rushed to the top of the trending searches.
It was like a basin of cold water that doused the eagerness of most of the covetous people.
In the current world, the rulers of the sea who lacked knowledge of fluid mechanics were shocked to discover that Kant’s Forbidden Spell, which could destroy an army and a city, was even more powerful in the sea than on land.
This meant that he could set off a terrifying tsunami in all the port cities. In front of this tsunami, no city wall could stop it, and no fleet could stop it.
What was worse was that due to the development of maritime trade and provinces, the port cities of various countries were basically equivalent to economic towns, basically equivalent to transportation hub, and basically equivalent to the lifeline of the country.
It was even the capital.
Moreover, there was an even more fatal problem.
Kant had once claimed that his Forbidden Spell could only be used five times.
Then, the problem came.
Would you waste the ultimate power that you could use less and less every time?
When the Forbidden Spell was cast, the continent lost its voice. The assessment and decision were quickly revised. Previously, everyone thought that Goethe was facing a siege from various countries, and even Forbidden Spell Mages would not be able to resist the power of these countries. However, once the Forbidden Spell fell into the sea, the violent tsunami and the terrifying astronomical phenomena reemphasized the key point-what was strategic deterrence?
“Now, all the pressure is on me.”
Near the Qilin’s Horn, in the ruins of the dense forest, the gate of the steel fortress slowly closed, separating the inside and outside. It also blocked Hong San’s gaze from afar. In the distant shadows, a beautiful figure flashed and disappeared.
” If you don’t get rid of me,” Kant said calmly,” the other countries probably won’t dare to take any large-scale actions.”
“Father, is it worth it?” Horus asked in a deep voice.
” In life, I only seek peace of mind. I’ll give my all. Whether it’s worth it or not, Goethe will give me the answer.” Kant smiled.” I have my own selfish motives. Whether it’s worth it or not, I’ll be the one earning it.”
” That’s right.” The Transformers sighed.” The countries should have guessed that you can use mass projection many times.”
He wasn’t lying when he said that he could only use it five times. Repeatedly opening the door to transport a large number of objects would consume the time difference between the two worlds. However, Brother Tu had borrowed the power of the white fog world’s space-time law to open to him. He could distort space at will, so he didn’t need to repeatedly open the door to accelerate the projectile with gravity.
The consumption of mass projection had been greatly reduced.
This was not a good thing for the various countries.
“If you guessed it, then so be it.” Kant’s eyes glinted.” The information on the mysterious element has been leaked. It won’t be long before all the countries realize that a new era has arrived. As the saying goes, a man is innocent, but his wealth will bring him trouble. Goethe will become the center of the storm no matter what. The strategic significance of the mysterious substance is no different from the continuous casting of forbidden spells…Therefore, the deterrence must be upgraded.”
Because times had changed.
Horus sighed, which was a rare sight. The fact that he could hear the sigh of the Transformers meant that he was truly helpless and at a loss. You’re not in the right state again.”
“Who knows?”
Kant said calmly,” He’s both crazy and rational. He suppresses evil after being kind. There’s a hidden bestial nature in human nature. He usually follows the rules and occasionally lets himself go. He’s always gritting his teeth and holding on. After he breaks down, he’s free and happy. Perhaps this is the most common way for humans to live in this sh * tty world.”
A faint glow shone and white fog surrounded the area. The old site of the western airport of Corolla had become an arsenal. A large number of vehicles, weapons, ammunition, and self-made bombs with high yield were scattered among them.
Most of them had been moved to the steel fortress and underground.
From the fortress to the underground passage, all the weak points along the way had been placed with a large amount of explosives.
The deterrence had succeeded. If the other countries wanted to take action, they would have to deal with Kant first. It was no longer realistic for them to send a large-scale army or fleet. The only choice for the other countries was to send their top experts to infiltrate the area, find Kant, and kill him. They had to achieve success in one strike.
Otherwise, he would have to face the furious backlash of the Skyquaking Dragon.
Come on.
Kant’s body flashed. He crossed space and arrived in Zhuban. The place still looked like it had been ravaged by meteorites. In the distance, the Knight Astolford was still floating on the sea. Kant looked at the huge crater that had been created by the impact. His eyes flickered and he fell silent.
Through the crater, through the thick layer of ground, there was a sleeping nest in the dark underground world. It was a gift from the Sound of Doomsday. He could feel the consciousness of the Graywind swarm. It was docile, obedient, eager, eager to serve, eager to devour, and eager to end.
Kant’s intuition told him that if he wanted to, the horde of insects that had once wreaked havoc in the two worlds would immediately offer their loyalty to him. They would become his followers, servants, minions, and warriors. They would never betray him.
But the voice was still in his ears.
You will understand that fate cannot be changed.
“Father…” Horus said uneasily.
Kant did not reply. He pointed his middle finger at the sky.
A dark light flashed, and the spatial door opened. The Fire Stealer disappeared from this world.
It appeared nearly 2,000 meters underground.
When he had left earlier, the few snack boxes he had left for Ah Xing and Long Niang were already empty. The beverage bottles were all over the floor, and there were two scraps lying on the sofa with their eyes closed. They were lying very peacefully.
Seeing him return, Ah Xing immediately sat up.
” Hmph!” Mother Long snorted subconsciously. Her eyes met Kant’s.” What’s wrong?” she asked.
” Let’s go. We don’t have much time left.” Kant smiled brightly.
Lily instinctively reached out to grab it, but she caught nothing. She moved in front of Kant and stared into his eyes.” Wait a minute. You…”
“What about me?” Kant was all smiles. He leaned his face closer and looked at Lily at a very close distance. His tone was gentle.” Miss Lily, the Arcane Magic Council, the Empire, the elves, and even the dragons. The most powerful countries and institutions in the world have joined forces and are preparing to take action against Goethe.”
” About two hours ago, I threw a forbidden spell dozens of kilometers away from the Broken Islands. The resulting tsunami almost drowned that damn place, and the combined fleet that was preparing to sail to Goethe was knocked ashore.”
” However, the deterrence and deterrence are only temporary. As time goes by, if the intelligence is leaked again, the problems and challenges we will face will be even more severe.
” Perhaps they are starting to organize top-notch experts to place orders at the Brotherhood and prepare to start their personal business with me. Perhaps they have already mobilized shameless scholars, opinion leaders, and nobles to stir up chaos, strife, and even rebellion within Goethe, disintegrating my relationship with Goethe from within.”
” The source of the leak has not been confirmed yet. I have a few guesses, and each of them is something I don’t want to face. Each of them means bad news and even worse news.”
” I even saw my old friend in the space-time flashback. You don’t know what a black beast is, right? That thing is also called an Ethereal. It’s an enemy from the outer region behind the curtain. It’s what the previous Fire Stealer faced.”
” Let me summarize. The problem now is that Goethe, I, and even this world are surrounded by all kinds of bad things. Everything is worse than the last. Goethe is facing internal and external troubles, and the world is facing a repeat of the natural disasters from many years ago. I could f * cking become Arthas, or something even more ridiculous.”
” Then, may I ask, under such circumstances, do you choose to quickly find Tris and kill him, find and control the source of the mysterious elements, and then return to the Upper Realm to negotiate with the countries that are temporarily intimidated by the Forbidden Spell, or do you choose to waste your time here on my personal mental health?”
When he said this, his smile was bright, very bright, friendly and gentle, without a trace of anger.
Lily was speechless when she saw such a smile.
” Alright, that’s the situation. I originally planned to bring you back to the surface and let me continue here alone, but I’m afraid you won’t agree. Let’s settle everything quickly and well.”
Kant straightened his back and snapped his fingers.” But thank you for your kindness, Lily. I’m fine. It’s just intermittent traumatic stress disorder, commonly known as PDSD. I had it when I was helping Goethe. I’ll go crazy when things get urgent. But it’s not a big deal. As long as it’s resolved, I’ll return to normal.”
“For example, after I rescued Lucerne, I was normal for a very long time.”
He turned around and walked towards the dark passageway. It was the passageway that was originally blocked but was later cleared by Tris. Kant saw the flashback of time here. He saw the people from ancient times walking here and fighting with the black beasts. This shocking discovery reminded him of the declaration of the Sound of Doomsday. That damned fate.
Fate.
He walked back into the long and narrow tunnel. The Star Right Divine Ring stretched out a bright blade of light, illuminating the surroundings. Footsteps came from behind him. Ah Xing jogged to his side and then gently pulled his hand.
Kant turned around.
With this light, he saw Ah Xing’s face. There was worry and relief in her eyes. In the many days in the Saint Seal Islands, she was always sad and sad because of longing and loneliness, but she was still there.
In the past, Ah Xing could not speak, but his eyes were intelligent and deep, as if they could convey thousands of words. At that time, they were like now, able to convey their thoughts with just a look.
Lily walked at the back and looked at the two figures walking side by side.
Kant’s words earlier made her realize that there was no point in saying anything more.
Even though she did not know what PDSD was, Kant had said that as long as the matter ended smoothly, everything would be fine. When Long Niang thought of this, the uneasiness in her heart grew stronger.
If things didn’t go well…What would happen?
Lily looked at the back in front of her and shivered when she thought of that chilling smile.
She hoped that she would never find out.
It was because her father’s diary said that there was a demon hidden in Li Manyue’s heart.
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[PS 1: Upgraded…] Ah, I really want to eat Wheatley Crispy Chicken…
