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The magnificent mountain, Hwang Mountain, had a height of 3,000 meters and was the barrier that surrounded the capital of the middle empire. There were many places which were difficult to ascend or descend due to the mountain, and the roads leading to the capital were fiercely guarded.

An unidentified intruder would be killed on the spot. No matter how prestigious their standing, they wouldn't be able to avoid a serious punishment if they entered without permission from the imperial family.

Theodore stepped foot on Hwang Mountain and made a ridiculing expression. '...The country looks like this.'

The empty guard posts and remnants of scattered soldiers looked miserable. There were no bloodstains, and fighting didn't seem to have occurred. They had probably entered Geongun Castle under the imperial order. Lust needed more sacrifices than guards. 

Theodore broke down the closed door that had no guards and made a beckoning gesture. The present Theodore didn't need to speak any chants. The moment he decided to destroy it, this structure collapsed like a sand castle before waves.

"Hmm, your hands are hot today. Did something bad happen to you?" Seimei, who accompanied him, came over with a strange expression. Theodore hadn't realized it, but his current method of using magic was a bit rougher. He belatedly noticed the difference and shook his head with a bitter smile. "It isn't a big deal. The final battle is approaching, so I'm probably just tense."

"Is that so? From my point of view... No, I guess it is okay," Seimei tried to say something before shrugging it off. "You can handle it. This isn't a story for an old man who has already died."

"What...?"

"It is nothing. You will realize it yourself without having to listen to me. Let's focus on the problem we are facing right now."

Theodore wanted to hear about it, but Seimei climbed the mountain like he didn't want to speak any more. Additionally, it was better not to know if it was a story that would disturb the upcoming conflict with Lust. So, Theodore shook off his curiosity. The two of them climbed to the top of Hwang Mountain and looked down at the scenery below them.

"...There."

"Yes, that is Geongun Castle."

Theodore saw the capital of Geongun Castle for the first time and had to admire the fortress that was at the center of enemy forces. It couldn't be compared with Belfort, the capital of the Andras Empire. The labor and cost of the building process, as well as the defenses of the castle itself, couldn't be underestimated. It was a phenomenal building, as if all of human civilization over time had squeezed it out.


"The castle's name of Heaven and Earth isn't just arrogance... It boasts a ridiculous function. This castle is the reason why I didn't choose an all-out war."

Even Seimei, who could proudly claim to have been the strongest in the east at that time, had been limited to putting only one body inside the castle, and he had eventually fallen. Seimei's white eyebrows bent slightly as he looked at Geongun Castle which had caused his death.

Then he pointed out his left index finger toward Geongun Castle. "Kagutsuchi, stab."

There was no time for Theodore to stop him. The spell was already complete when Seimei spoke these two words. It was an attack magic that borrowed the divinity of fire. Simultaneously, a flaming giant appeared and threw a big sword all the way to Geongun Castle.

Kwaaaaang!

It had enormous speed and power. After leaving the giant's hands, the greatsword reached the castle and caused a massive explosion 15 meters away from the wall. That was an attack which could be felt from a few kilometers away. It was magic that would be found among the top of the 8th circle.

"...Ward?"

Even so, there wasn't a single bit of damage on the translucent barrier around the castle. Theodore's face stiffened as he saw the ward that was revealed the moment Seimei attacked. However, Seimei didn't look surprised that his attack was so easily nullified. The defense of this barrier greatly exceeded even the ultimate spells.

"Dammit! How many people were killed to make this? At least 800 million, considering the inefficient structure..."

"Seimei."

Theodore stopped Seimei, who was muttering gibberish with anger, and looked at him for an explanation.

Seimei closed his eyes before explaining with a cold expression, "As you know, the more complex the structure of the ward, the better the efficiency. If a barrier with a complexity of one can stop one force, a barrier with a complexity of 10 would be able to handle 10 or maybe 20. Do you understand up to here?"

"Yes."

"But if you follow this principle, it doesn't mean the barrier will become stronger indefinitely. The more complex formulas that are used, the more ways there are to break them. Therefore, a ward must inevitably find a compromise between these two elements. Increase efficiency or eliminate gaps? This doesn't change even in the ultimate state."

It wasn't a perfect analogy, but it was similar to a mechanical device. The more complex the structure of the machinery, the greater the performance of the system. However, one empty space could lead to a fatal flaw. Focusing on the complexity wasn't necessarily the best thing for a ward. However, Seimei was disgusted by this ward. "Now, here is the question. What is the level of the ward surrounding the castle now?"





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