Magician in Type-Moon

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There is only one goal they are pursuing—a means to avert the destruction of the world.

The ultimate goal pursued by all the alchemists of the Atlas Academy, regardless of who they are.

In order to avoid all the destruction foreshadowed by the first dean, countless people knelt in despair.

This is why Matouike did not cause trouble when faced with the temptation of the divine body.

He also wanted to see just how far Kurdris could go.

Is it a perfect answer, or a laughable farce?

"But you should know that the means to avoid the destruction of the world can easily become the means to bring about the destruction of the world, right?"

Ziyuan continued to ask, saying that although she could understand, she could not accept it.

Although, in the realm of Pan-Human History, she and the people of Chaldea are also working towards this goal.

"In that case, let's use our unparalleled wisdom, which no one else has the ability to borrow, to create a means to prevent the destruction of the world."

Latio replied in this way.

Quarter, who was listening nearby, was speechless.

What exactly do you want to do?

"It's just using Elgo, who devours gods, as a computing machine. Humans are not yet able to contend with the wisdom of gods. So, if we use his powers to calculate, the alchemists of the Atlas Academy should be able to create means that others cannot use."

Matou Ike explained to Latio that this was quite obvious, and could be understood by connecting it to the three pillar gods that Elgo had devoured and the functions of this great library.

"But no matter how you look at it, this is absurd. After all, no matter how powerful a computing machine is, there should be problems it can't solve. Asking it to answer ambiguous questions like 'avoiding the destruction of the world' is impossible!"

Matou Ike categorically denied the doubt.

"This other Great Library of Alexandria encompasses the research of the Atlas Institute at that time. In other words, by connecting the Great Library with Elgo, we can calculate the research of many alchemists at that time together in order to find a way to avoid destruction."

But is this really feasible? Matou Ike also had some doubts.

It's somewhat like the winner of the Holy Grail War submitting their wish to the Greater Grail.

No, it's a little different.

After all, this place only calculates the means, not directly uses them.

Perhaps it will succeed.

While waiting for Elgo to arrive, Matou Ike suddenly remembered something.

He looked at Quarter and asked:

Where is your companion? Do you know where he went last?

Quarte was stunned for a moment upon hearing this.

Because he couldn't keep up with the rapidly changing situation, he was preoccupied with what was happening here and neglected his blood brothers who belonged to the same family.

The alchemist named Giuseppe.

With almost everyone present, it seemed that he was the only one who had gotten lost.

"I remember Giuseppe was with Instructor Rogge when the seawater rushed in... Maybe they got separated..."

That's what he said, but the more he talked, the less confident Quarter became.

If Giuseppe was with Rogge at the time, then how was Rogge able to get here smoothly, and how did he get in?

It seems he was overlooked from the very beginning.

At this moment, Shion answered.

"Before I came in, I observed that a man had been killed, and he must have been the one who did it."

Then, Shion pointed at Rogge.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Roger simply said:

"Rogge just didn't want anyone to know that he had a secondary key, but he didn't expect that everyone else had the ability to get in."

This explanation seems plausible.

After all, the only people who are openly qualified to enter this place are Latio and the mechanical bird that is lying on the ground, barely alive.

"So how did you obtain your secondary key? At this point, there's no need to hide it anymore, is there?" Matou Ike asked with interest.

“Rogge bought it at an auction,” Rogge replied briefly, seemingly unconcerned whether others believed him.

"auctions?"

While Matouchi was still somewhat puzzled, Meastia suddenly spoke up.

"You were the one who bought the key that belonged to Cipher. I was wondering who had such enormous wealth."

Seeing that Matouike was looking at him, Meastia continued to explain:

"Since that's the case, then there's no need for me to hide it anymore—"

"I sold the secondary key at that auction. I met Mr. Cipher three years ago, and I was involved in the excavation of the Library of Alexandria a long time ago."

Matou Ike nodded; it did connect the dots.

But is it really that simple?

If I remember correctly, the monarch of the Clock Tower seems to be quite interested in that fragment of Zeus.

Iskandar's projection also warned of Zeus.

Ugh, one problem after another.

After a few minutes of silence...

A conversation came from deep within the Purple Lightning.

"Miss Wuzhiqi, are we really going to go? This thing looks so dangerous..."

"Don't worry, I will protect your life. Besides, you belong to me, so how could I let anything happen to you? I'll just buy you a few more books next time."

"...Then I agree."

That's a familiar voice. It seems the main character is finally about to make their appearance.

Matou Ike thought to himself.

Chapter 413 The Magician's Fate (4k)

The moment Kurdris's experiment was launched, it was as if the entire space was compressed to its limit and then expanded in an instant.

"boom--!"

A deep sonic wave, accompanied by indescribable vibrations, emanated from the depths of the coffin. Black miasma, as if alive, overflowed and quickly engulfed Elgo's body.

The matter, a mixture of time, divinity, and chaos, possessed an irresistible corrosive force, devouring all the surrounding magic circuits.

This is a crazy experiment spanning two thousand three hundred years, starting from the end of the Age of Gods, attempting to break through the shackles of time and gods, and to fuse everything into a supreme "cauldron".

The moment the black mist filled the air, the deep circuits of the Great Library of Alexandria began to activate. Countless crystals engraved on the walls and floor lit up, and dazzling light intertwined into an intricate array that permeated the entire library.

That is engraved on it, called the wisdom of the times.

"Warning! Rank access being transferred—"

The holographic system's voice warning was cold and mechanical, and was then forcibly interrupted by a higher-priority command.

The miasma inside the coffin kept pouring out, expanding into a huge and complex sphere, as if simulating the birth and destruction of a planet.

Countless distorted symbols appeared on the surface of the sphere, like some kind of script not belonging to humankind, or like unknown life veins, pulsating endlessly in the miasma.

A massive amount of energy surged up from the depths of the earth.

This energy is somewhat puzzling.

While magic is mysterious and defies the laws of physics, it is not something that comes out of thin air.

No matter how much deception is used, there is no limit to equivalent exchange.

It could even be said that ten thousand times the amount of money is needed for a single grain of gold; this extreme waste is the essence of magic.

So where does the energy that keeps the Alexandria Grand Library running at full capacity come from?

That would be a different story if we were to draw conclusions from all the research accumulated by alchemists over two thousand years.

Large-scale and constant energy sources are essential.

If it were another magic organization, they would probably use something like ley lines.

Just like the events of the Night Calamity or the Guanbuzi City area, the spiritual veins occupy a crucial position in them.

However, considering that the Atlas Academy hardly relies on magic.

"...undersea volcanoes."

Matou Ike sensed it.

Relying on the perception ability of the flame power of the Great Ancestor Dragon Typhon.

Ah, so they actually want to trigger an underwater volcano to accomplish this?

Without a doubt, this will be an epic disaster.

The structure beneath the Mediterranean Sea, perceived by the flames, presents a vast and complex picture—countless lurking underwater volcanoes are interconnected, forming a hidden and dangerous network.

A single eruption could trigger a chain reaction, tearing apart the stable structure of the entire seabed.

They actually kept this a secret...

"You must know how complex the geological structure of the Mediterranean is, right? It contains countless volcanic zones! Even if you only plan to detonate one of them, the chain reaction of tectonic movements will cause the entire seabed to collapse completely! Do you want to destroy the world?"

Ziyuan completely lost her composure. She crossed her arms over her chest, her once calm face now filled with shock and anger.

Latio calmly shook his head.

"If we can find a way to save the world, I think losing the Mediterranean Sea would be acceptable."

In the trolley problem, they decisively chose the side with more people.

That's understandable, after all, magicians are known for their extreme obsessions.

A few seconds later, the floor of the Grand Library of Alexandria began to tremble slightly.