Chapter 975 – Special Flag Architect

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A feeling as if the vortex of magical energy surrounding their bodies had divided their bodies into small pieces and then flowed down the river according to the flow.

Someone once said that the feeling they had when using the transfer door for the first time was ‘the feeling inside when you flush the toilet.’

It’s not a very sanitary analogy, but I thought it was well said. Cleon walked out of the transference magic circle, freeing himself from the feeling of transference he had become accustomed to.

“For something made by Cleon, it seems to be working normally.”

Ignoring Lila’s words, which had many meaningless words, Cleon took Herti’s hand and led her along with Bourbon.

Then, for some reason, the lower level of the adamantite mine seems to have returned after a very long time-

It felt like I had stepped into a cavity inside a huge mineral vein.

＂Woohyo~! Is that it!?”

And then, Ventuna, who appeared through the teleportation door, moves forward while making an excited voice.

At the end of her line of sight, she could see a huge chunk of adamantite that would become the material for her own work.

Her eyes were sparkling, and she was circling around quickly.

Then, light began to emerge from the adamantite.

Ventuna seemed startled by the sudden change and took a step back, but fortunately it was not an act of aggression.

[You’re back. Everyone on earth.]

In Herti’s head, her voice, ‘Adamantite’, flowed.

“Yes. As promised, we are ready to create a vessel that can operate on earth.”

If Herti answers like that, light will flow from the adamantite block once again.

[I’m glad. Finally, I think we will be able to go to the world on earth that we have longed for.]

As soon as her voice ended, the walls inside the cavity, which had maintained a soft glow, and the adamantite on the floor and ceiling began to glow.

It was as if it resonated with the woman in her center.

In that slightly dazzling space, Cleon brought his hands over his eyes to shade them and spoke.

“I can’t hear your voice, but I know very well that this is a sign of joy.”

“Hehe, it looks like Cleon is starting to hear the voice of the earth too?”

Cleon shrugs her shoulders at Herti’s words.

＂Herti. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to explain to Adamantite what we are going to do from now on? First, it involves processing her body directly with magical power.”

＂I see… But it would be better to ask for permission.＂

Herti responded by nodding her head, and she conveyed to Adamantite ‘Thoughts’ what Lila had explained to her earlier in Cleon’s mansion.

Although Herty had very little knowledge about magic, she was a merchant and did not easily forget the information she had once heard, so she was able to explain it to Adamantite without making any major mistakes. 〉

[Awesome! It’s exactly the way I thought.]

Adamantite accepted Herty’s remarks with a characteristically positive attitude.

However, as expected from a merchant who carefully checks in advance before making a direct transaction, Herti asked once again.

If you come later and say, ‘It wasn’t written in the contract,’ in many ways

“In the process, we will be processing Mr. ‘Thinking”s body… Are you okay?”

[Of course, we trust you who have agreed to talk with us.]

When Herty reaffirmed that there was no problem, Herty sighed as if relieved, but then turned her head towards Cleon and nodded.

Cleon then turns his head towards Lila, who was standing behind her, and makes eye contact with her, and she nods her head as well.

“Okay then, let’s get started without delay. Melusine, Uncle, and Ventuna. With the layout I mentioned earlier. The place where I stand is the south.”

As she said that, she took her steps lightly and immediately took her own position.

Starting with Lila, the wizards in charge of each element stood in designated positions.

When elements intersect, there is a direction in which power is most effectively exerted.

Cleon didn’t know much about that, but if it was what the knowledgeable Lila said, she could only watch with her arms crossed, thinking calmly.

＂Everyone ready?＂

As Lila raises her voice, Ventuna and Melusine nod her heads, and Flammé responds by brushing her own beard.

“Hmm. I’m worried about whether this old man can keep up.”

＂Suddenly an uncharacteristically weak sound…＂

Lila spoke while shaking her head, but Flamme answered with a hollow smile.

“The more the rice ripens, the more it lowers its head.”

“If it’s that theory, I think I need to be the humblest…”

And when Melusine, who was actually the oldest among them, expressed doubt while saying that, Lila sensed that her story was going somewhere else and clapped her hands to lighten her mood.

“The small talk ends there. Even if I’m upset, I’ll listen to it after everything is done.”

＂Let’s get started! I want to quickly see the adamantite in front of me transform into the beautiful girl I designed!”

When Ventuna spoke with a hint of excitement, the others who were watching couldn’t help but think, ‘Is this really okay…’.

It would have been the same for the other element officials, but if we delayed any longer, it seemed like Ventuna would start on her own.

Therefore, Lila sighed, took a deep breath, and aimed the tip of the staff she was holding in her hand at Adamantite.

“Everyone, please gather here.”

And, just in time for Lila, Cuon brought Bourbon and Herty to her side.

Probably – no, almost certainly.

This space where we are gathered now will create a huge vortex of magical power and a torrent of considerable power will occur.

That is something so great that it cannot be compared to the shock or feeling of passing through the transfer gate.

Therefore, in order to be safe within it, the remaining four people who were not involved had to be inside the barrier.

After seeing that everyone else had gathered around him, Kuon carefully placed his staff on the ground and concentrated his magic.

Then, her familiar green light magic surrounded her and formed a wall, completing a barrier surrounding the four of her.

＂Barrier. I’m ready.”

When Kuon’s voice calmly echoed throughout the space, as if it was a signal, elemental magic began to flow from Lyla’s staff, Melusine’s sword, Ventuna’s hand, and Flamme’s staff.

There was no need for her to say out loud, ‘Let her magical power flow to a certain extent.’

Thanks to the reagent I drank earlier, the minds of the people gathered there were connected through a magical path.

Naturally, the four people were able to match the amount of magic power flowing out.

[Something, a strange feeling…]

And, when Adamantite’s voice, wrapped in such a flow of magical power, flows into Herti.

Herti answers.

“Are you okay. Surely, a wonderful bowl will be created for you.”

In a kind voice, as if trying to reassure you.

As if responding to Herty’s words, the four people were controlling their magical power with the utmost sincerity.

It was like an ensemble performed by wizards.

Originally, the magical powers of elements tend to be consumed by other elements or to rebel against opposing elements.

According to the will of the owner, they overlap in harmony and merge into one path before our eyes.

＂…!＂

＂Amazing…!＂

And Cleon, Bourbon, and Cuon open their eyes wide and witness the fantastic sight created by the ideal magical pressure generated by the exchange of magical energy in front of them.

That is, the magical power that gathered around the adamantite, slowly filling up the space.

It was like a veil or curtain formed by the harmony of four colors created by reflecting the light particles scattered within.

If I were to explain it in an easy-to-understand way, I would say it resembles the Aurora.

A wave of shimmering magic flowing down from the ceiling of the large cavity formed by adamantite.

If I could see with my own eyes the ‘Elemental Cross’, created by the blessings of nature and serving as a home for humans and countless other living things, I could naturally feel that this is what it would be like.

Naturally, Cleon took Herti’s hand.

And, as he had done before, he shared her own perspective, allowing her to feel the scene before her eyes.

＂Wow…!＂

Herty had seen beautiful scenery every time she received a view from Cleon, but the fantastic harmony of magic that was unfolding before her eyes was a spectacle that could not be inferior to the full bloom of the sacred tree she had seen the previous time.

When I naturally let out an exclamation, the adamantite in front of me slowly began to transform due to the magic power.

A flame that generates heat, melting and transforming metal.

A gale that blows, carves, and takes shape.

The land that reinforces the chiseled form and lays the foundation.

Water that cools, fixes, and finishes deformed metal.

Each elemental magic does its job, slowly, slowly destroying adamantite before your eyes.

Little by little, she changes into the girl Ventuna drew before her eyes.

It would have been impossible to create a golem with so much detail and differences in each part – with a truly human-like appearance – with just one magical power.

A ‘craftsman’s skill’ that can only be accomplished when four people who can freely manipulate elemental magic, almost like spirits, come together.

Through this, the work of processing the adamantite lump was almost completed.

＂So far, everything seems to be going smoothly.＂

When her Bourbon relaxed and spoke to her, as if somewhat reassured, Cleon would look behind her, flinch and shake her shoulders.

＂Why are you doing this all of a sudden?＂

If Bourbon, seeing Cleon’s expression a little cold, couldn’t bear it and asked a question, Cleon would shake her head.

“No. I thought that the statement just might have been a ‘foreshadowing’.”

＂Haa…?＂

Bourbon would have had no choice but to question Cleon’s words, which were difficult to understand, as if that were some kind of nonsense.

Only Kuon, who was listening to it from the side, expressed his understanding with a dry laugh, saying ‘Ahaha…’.

[Because Cleon who says that is actually building the flag.]

At that time, Lila’s voice flows into Cleon.

When Cleon flinched and trembled once again, he looked towards Lila, and she was channeling her magic towards the adamantite without even looking at him.

[… The reason I just heard your voice wasn’t because of my mood, right?]

[Of course. Could it be that they confuse my voice and not someone else’s? Cleon of the world?]

Hearing Lila’s confident voice, Cleon couldn’t help but sigh.

[… Then focus on work. Don’t worry about this.]

[Even if you say that. The work is almost finished, and Ventuna is making detailed adjustments, so the only thing left to do here is to keep the magic flowing so that it doesn’t break.]

Her seemingly relaxed attitude made Cleon uneasy.

From a while ago, both Lila and Bourbon were building up ‘flags’ step by step.

… Including herself.

＂Cleon!＂

At that time, Ventuna’s voice rang out.

Since it was a joint, her ears were ringing at the sound of her voice echoing back.

“There will be her clothes for her, in her bag I brought with her! Won’t you take it out? Quickly!”

Cleon, who covered her ears with her fingers and looked bored, nodded her head as if she understood and urged her to open Ventuna’s bag.

Then, there was a neatly organized and luxurious costume inside, and when I looked closely, I saw that it was exactly the same costume as depicted in the picture Ventuna showed me.

“… That’s the blueprint, so I was thinking that even the clothes would be made of adamantite.”

That means that what Ventuna and the wizards are making-

Cleon hit his face with his fist.

＂Cleon!?＂

Cuon was taken aback by Cleon’s sudden behavior, but he just shook his head as if it was okay.

Let’s just think about it.

Even if we were making a golem with the body of a Jeolla woman as a motif, it would be close to a work of art and would have no other intention.

Moreover, three of the four are women, and one is a man who has already been married and is a famous wizard.

It is clear that he is far from such worldly desires…

[Sorry, Cleon. If you think like that, everything will flow in this direction…]

At that time, at the voice flowing from Melusine, Cleon slapped his face once again.

＂Why are you like that from earlier…?＂

Cleon’s thoughts did not seem to flow to Bourbon, who was insensitive to magic, and he did not understand Cleon’s thoughts.

＂Ah, ahaha…＂

Kuon smiled bitterly again, probably because he was in the audience.

[Hey… Mr. Flamme…]

[Hehe, it’s okay, Cleon. A passionate young person like you would be at an age where such thoughts occur.]

[… It’s a misunderstanding…]

Cleon could only think that he wasn’t sure whether Flammé’s favorability towards him had gone down or up.

Of course, even that thought would flow to Flamme.

[To change the mood a bit, it would be a good idea to try to think differently.]

Then, Flamme opened her mouth as if to save Cleon.

[Layla. Do you feel anything when you see this scene?]

[Ha, ha? Suddenly this way?]

At Flamme’s words, Lila narrowed her eyes for a moment.

The scenery unfolding in front of you is the same as before.

The artificially created elemental cross created a beautiful aurora, and the adamantite that was being transformed underneath it was now almost in the shape of a human.

Just as Cleon thought, it was a mess.

[What. I think it’s beautiful. It’s not a sight you can see very often.]

As Lila expressed her pure sentiments, Flamme nodded her head.

[Okay. Originally, the group called wizards liked to compete with their research results, but there were many who hated cooperation. Moreover, it can be said that four wizards with different attributes coming together and joining forces is almost a miracle.]

There were many beings whose personalities were as opposite as the attributes they dealt with.

Because magicians with elemental magic tend to have characteristics similar to the elements they manipulate.

[I have seen this scene once before.]

As Flamme spoke like that, Bentuna, who was listening quietly next to her, joined in.

[Hey. Is it because I lived for a long time?]

[Tsk tsk. Cheeky…]

Flamme smiled and continued her words to Lila.

[This is what happened when I created Helix with your grandfather. Lila. It was not an easy task for the wizards of the four elements to join forces and create a village from scratch. It was meaningful.]

The scenes from the past that come to Flamme’s mind naturally flow to other people through connections.

There, you can see wizards pulling up several huge rocks from the ground and cutting them into small pieces to create the foundation of a building.

The land was plowed, the rivers were turned, and several wizards gathered around the collapsed tower.

[Layla. Helix… Of course had the purpose of monitoring the tower. It was created with all of our ideals in mind.]

No matter what discipline you learn, no matter what elemental magic you deal with.

It is not important to join forces for one purpose.

[Humans, fairies, and spirits… You traveled the continent with Cleon and made many people your colleagues and friends. Just like your grandfather gathered wizards from different schools.]

[Hmm… Then, I’m properly following in my grandfather’s footsteps.]

The reason Lila’s voice seems somewhat happy is probably not due to her mood.

[Okay. My brother will probably be proud when he sees it.]

It was the moment Flammé finished speaking.

The magical power flowing from Laila’s body suddenly swelled.

[Wow!? Wait Lila! If the amount of magical power is suddenly called that…!]

[It’s dangerous, the balance of elements…]

As Ventuna and Melu Jin are embarrassed, they will increase the output of her magical power to match Laila.

[Lila, maybe…]

And when Cleon tries to say something to Lila.

[Joe, be quiet! Because I’m trying to calm down too!]

He must have been quite happy with the praise he received from Flamme.

Her hair was also shaking with a magical glow, just like when she was excited.

[Wow. The amount of magic attribute continues to increase!]

[Okay, Cleon. Try calming her down!]

[Even if you say that…]

If Cleon is also embarrassed, it’s probably not his fault.

That is why I heard Flammé’s sigh.

[Fire, explode!]

Next moment.

Bang!

As a sound was heard, the elemental cross collapsed, and the unbalanced magical power created a whirlpool, causing a large explosion.

Dust rose, and thick magical smoke covered the area, and although the four people inside were safe thanks to the barrier set up by Kuon, the people outside were swallowed up in the smoke.

＂Clog, crunch…!＂

Although I could hear coughing from beyond.

“Quon. Put down the barrier.”

＂Ah, yes…!＂

When the green wall in front of him disappeared at Cleon’s words, Cleon ran outside and checked on the safety of the others.

“Lila! Mr. Flamme! Are you okay?”

＂Ah, ah… Somehow.＂

＂This way too…＂

You can hear Lila and Flamme’s voices, but you still can’t see clearly because of the smoke.

Cleon moves forward, pushing through the smoke with his hands.

Above all, it was necessary to check what happened to the adamantite.

And- that moment when I thought I had reached something while moving forward almost out of sight.

＇Mulkyung＇

The feeling reached Cleon’s hand.

It was soft like a marshmallow, but had the elasticity of jelly.

＂…＂

It was a familiar feeling, but this was my first time.

“I feel the body temperature. This is human warmth.”

And, the thing moving beyond the fog tried to keep Cleon in place by wrapping it around his hand.

He stopped Cleon who was trying to remove his hand.

＂This. What does physical contact mean?”

She emerges from her mist, taking on the appearance of the beautiful girl drawn by Ben Tuna –

However.

＂…＂

Although her breasts and other parts had more flesh than Ben Tuna’s painting.

Poop!

Cleon hit his face again.