LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 53
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Episode 53
Underwater Operation (4)
How did the Immortal Magic Formula become the key to the growth of Irantes Magic Tower?
Becky continued to explain that point.
“Irantes Magic Tower granted the Immortal Magic Formula to high-ranking officials, including the Seven Elders.”
“……”
“Because they don’t age and die, the leaders of Irantes Magic Tower have essentially remained unchanged for 300 years.”
Like all groups, the Magic Tower wasn’t free from the impact of politics.
Commonly referred to as a ‘connection.’
The backing of each high-ranking magician.
Relations with other towers, and so on…
Thus, various interests inevitably became intertwined within the tower.
Having been part of the Five Great Towers countless times, I knew this fact better than anyone.
Even those who seemed to assist the tower leader were merely waiting for the day the leader’s seat would become vacant.
No matter how personal they were as magicians, if there was a chance for some crumbs, they would band together.
Ultimately, in the society of the Five Great Towers, factions formed, and dirty political games unfolded.
[…….]
However, the case of Irantes Magic Tower was different.
“Thanks to the Immortal Magic Formula, the absolute ruler known as the ‘Tower Master’ doesn’t change.”
“……”
[…….]
Led by Director Isabella, the leaders known as the Seven Elders pledged absolute loyalty to Jan Irantes, who gifted them eternal life.
Dictatorship.
The Irantes Magic Tower would never see a change in leadership as other towers did.
While others worried about the filthy political scene, they could march steadfastly in one direction.
10 years, 50 years, 100 years, 200 years…
Steadfastly.
Thus, in just 300 years, Irantes Magic Tower could rise to the glorious position of “Five Great Towers.”
“Well, of course, behind that, there were always outstanding magicians supporting the tower.”
“……”
For instance, today’s total administrator, Isabella, or the Seven Elders of Irantes Magic Tower.
The dedication of such talents undoubtedly had a direct impact on the rapid prosperity of Irantes Magic Tower.
“But in the end, the device that tied them together was the Immortal Magic Formula.”
“……”
“In other words, without the Immortal Magic Formula, such outstanding magicians wouldn’t exist.”
In this way, the Immortal Magic Formula helped Irantes Magic Tower move forward without getting entangled in internal strife.
Well, that alone seemed sufficient, but the positive influence of the Immortal Magic Formula didn’t stop there.
“The Immortal Magic Formula didn’t just solve internal issues of Irantes Magic Tower.”
“……”
“This formula perfectly addressed external problems… in other words, financial aspects as well.”
Upon hearing that, Riley expressed her doubt.
“……It resolved financial aspects?”
“Yeah.”
Nodding, Becky continued step by step.
“Since the success of the Immortal Magic Formula, numerous wealthy individuals and nobles began to sponsor them.”
“……”
Becky, pausing her words, suddenly turned to Riley and asked a question.
“Why do you think that is?”
“……”
To that question, Riley immediately responded.
“Because they also wanted to receive the Immortal Magic Formula.”
“Yeah. That’s correct.”
Until now, the Immortal Magic Formula was a privilege granted only to those associated with Irantes Magic Tower.
But…
What if this formula became commercially available?
If outsiders could receive the formula through monetary compensation?
People poured astronomical sums of money into Irantes Magic Tower for that slim possibility.
To get on their good side somehow.
So that when the day the Immortal Magic Formula becomes commercialized arrives, they could seize that privilege.
Because they too wished to enjoy eternal life.
Immortality itself was a mystery that even those with wealth and power could not easily aspire to.
[Hmm…….]
Having thought that far, I quietly exhaled.
Yeah.
Becky’s claims made a lot of sense.
As she said, the reason why Irantes Magic Tower could assert its vast influence after 300 years was all thanks to the Immortal Magic Formula.
[…….]
However…
There was still one point that I couldn’t understand.
One question that could potentially dismantle all those claims.
“But, Riley.”
“……”
“Doesn’t something feel off?”
Sure enough.
Becky began addressing this point of confusion.
“Undead beings that defy death are treated as evil because they violate the laws of the heavenly realm.”
“……”
“Similarly, necromancers who practice necromancy are also tainted by demonic energy.”
Engaging in acts that defy death.
This act of destroying the bond of life and death is an evil that violates the laws of the heavenly realm.
Those involved in this evil are forever branded with an indelible mark, commonly referred to as demonic energy.
Yet…
Despite this.
“Why is it that the magicians of Irantes Magic Tower using the Immortal Magic Formula do not seem to possess demonic energy?”
“……”
“Aren’t they also defying death?”
Why were the individuals associated with Irantes Magic Tower… no, why were only the individuals associated with Irantes Magic Tower unscathed?
“From a result-oriented standpoint, they too have violated the laws of the heavenly realm, so what’s the difference between them, the undead, and necromancers?”
“……”
My former disciple, Rich, became consumed by demonic energy due to their crime of violating the laws of the heavenly realm by defying death.
Similarly, necromancers versed in necromancy live their lives in hiding, marked by demonic energy.
In this manner, those who have violated the laws of the heavenly realm are always stamped with the mark of demonic energy.
But why…
Did the individuals of Irantes Magic Tower, while also defying death, manage to escape the brand of demonic energy?
“……”
[…….]
The atmosphere grew silent for a moment, punctuated only by that crucial topic.
It was at that moment that Riley, who had been quietly contemplating, directed a question toward me.
‘Magician.’
[Oh.]
‘According to Becky, why are the members of Irantes Magic Tower free from demonic energy?’
I answered immediately.
[I don’t know.]
‘……What?’
[I genuinely don’t know.]
No matter how one looked at it, the Immortal Magic Formula was ultimately a makeshift method to evade death.
And the moment one utilized this method to evade death, they would inevitably be exposed to demonic energy for violating the laws of the heavenly realm.
And that reason was precisely.
The main cause of the failure of me and Martha Farhetich regarding the Immortal Magic Formula.
[I’m also sure that Jan Irantes is a fraud because of that.]
“……”
Because…
[…….The Immortal Magic Formula is structurally a method that cannot succeed.]
Did I not mention before?
That even I, who had been a pillar of magic for thousands, even tens of thousands of years, had failed at this formula?
And such a challenging problem could not be easily solved by a mere human.
Well…
That was all it meant.
[Hah.]
I let out a deep sigh.
[But thankfully, it seems that there haven’t only been brainless fools in this empire for the past 300 years.]
I looked at Becky.
What could be the reason she could explain Irantes Magic Tower in such a clear and systematic manner?
Was it because Becky had critical thinking regarding the Immortal Magic Formula?
Could it be that she was able to draw such a conclusion all on her own?
[Of course not.]
That was impossible. It would truly be impossible for someone to gather and organize that much information solely on their own ability.
‘It can’t be that Becky did that all by herself.’
[Yeah.]
“……”
[This must mean someone else taught Becky these facts.]
And this meant that—
Besides me and Riley, there existed another force opposing Irantes Magic Tower.
For a long time.
No, perhaps…
Since the establishment of Irantes Magic Tower.
For decades and even centuries, there had been a force consistently observing and monitoring them.
“Even now, there are ongoing debates about the Immortal Magic Formula.”
“……”
“The reason Jan Irantes has not yet been bestowed the title of Grand Magician, despite his considerable achievements, is that a definite verdict regarding the Immortal Magic Formula has yet to be reached.”
According to Becky, there were three main opposing forces against Irantes Magic Tower.
First was the imperial royal family.
They feared that the high nobles would pass down power without succession through the Immortal Magic Formula.
Second was the council of ministers.
They worried that the destruction of the bond of life and death would violate the laws of the heavenly realm.
And lastly, third, the other Five Great Towers.
They were trying to keep Irantes Magic Tower’s rapid growth in check.
“Amid such conflicts with those forces, Irantes Magic Tower continued to thrive.”
“……”
“Because Irantes Magic Tower never hesitated to remove obstacles.”
A new star that brought a whirlwind to the long-standing “Five Great Towers” and the magic world, supported by various nobles and wealthy individuals.
Yet even this Irantes Magic Tower had countless enemies.
In their rapid growth, they had unconsciously become the target of the existing powers.
But Irantes Magic Tower stood firm against this pressure.
Instead, they ruthlessly punished their opposing enemies.
They didn’t hesitate to remove obstacles, even if the method was inhumane.
“And.”
“……”
“In that process, both I and old man Theobalt lost something dear.”
Becky looked at Riley.
“Because those bastards….”
I too met Becky’s gaze. Beneath her eyes, a cold flame was burning.
And for some reason, I instantly understood the identity of the fire simmering below her gaze.
“……Those bastards killed my mother and Sharon.”
Fury.
A burning animosity towards a target.
Garon Theobalt and Becky both wanted revenge against the same target as I did.
*
From there, many stories continued.
Becky’s story.
And Garon Theobalt’s story too.
“……”
[…….]
Time passed, and night faded away.
It was only when dawn began to break that their stories finally concluded.
And having listened to everything without missing a single detail, I…
[Riley.]
‘Yes?’
I conveyed the following words to Riley.
[Relay what I say exactly.]
“……”
[I just came up with a very good plan.]
I had secured reliable allies.
Becky and Garon Theobalt.
And it didn’t stop there; even the royal family, council of ministers, and other towers belonging to the “Five Great Towers.”
Yeah.
It was truly an unexpected reinforcement.
For us, who were about to fight against the massive force of Irantes Magic Tower alone, a ray of light had arrived.
“Becky.”
“……”
“And Lord Garon Theobalt.”
So now…
“Would you care to hear my plan?”
It was time to present the new plan.