Chương 86: Interlude 8:"Master Megil Strikes the Capital"

[Location: Edel Royal Palace - Throne Room] Tor Guief stood alone in the uninhabited Throne Room. Sitting on the magnificent throne, he was gloating. Finally, his long-cherished wish, which he had spent half his life on, had come true. The time had finally come to demonstrate overwhelming power to the world and become its ruler himself. To him, unnecessary subordinates were nothing but hindrances now. He believed that he alone was sufficient to be crowned with Great Wisdom.

That is precisely why he disposed of his subordinates without mercy. The only exception was a man named Clam Selenberg. Tor himself knew best that he was physically weak. Although it is unlikely that anyone could invade this country with its perfect defenses and barrier... It is for the unlikely event. Bending his belief that he alone was enough, he kept only the trump card at hand. Just a while ago, Clam went to the Royal Library. Seeking further power. That's fine, Tor thought.

If he acquires even more perfect strength, nothing could be more reassuring. Eventually, when things settle down, I shall go there too in search of further wisdom. Envisioning a fun future where books to read never run out, Tor nodded with satisfaction. But first, there was something he had to do now. The eyesore of a town right under his nose is no big deal. He planned to crush it directly with military force while testing numerous magic weapons, and enjoy watching the spectacle.

Reading on Amazon or a pirate site? This novel is from Royal Road. Support the author by reading it there. Until now, he had no choice but to sneak around while watching the situation, but those days are finally over. With the power of Edel, he can easily destroy even the Capital, which was the most troublesome force for him. A full day was about to pass since Edel was revived. While preparing the military force to attack Sacris, Tor Guief was preparing to use a certain weapon.

A Super-Magic Weapon that takes a whole day to charge but can be used any number of times. Its power blows away even a town without leaving a trace. Magic Cannon [Vanator]. He was very fond of this weapon, which coincidentally bore his own name. The time has finally come to operate this freely with his own hands. Feeling supreme joy, he heard the unique buzzer sound notifying him that preparations for firing were complete. The firing switch is on the right armrest of the throne.

When the lid of the armrest is removed, it is equipped under a hard cover made of transparent material to prevent accidental pressing. Now, all that's left is to fire, but before that. He removed the lid of the left armrest of the throne and switched on the crystal monitor. The huge crystal ball at the top of the Throne Room glows. It projected the scenery as he desired. Now, the crystal ball vividly depicted the figure of the main cannon equipped at the bottom of the floating island, even in the dark night.

At the tip of the smooth metallic form of platinum silver, a wide-open muzzle. Witnessing the design that combines artistic beauty and practical beauty, he floated an ecstatic expression that he would never show in front of others. The time has come to use this. With his heart dancing like a child, he swung his fist down onto the firing switch. Smashing the cover with momentum, he slammed the switch. [Vanator: Fire] Thick emerald green light gathers rapidly at the muzzle.

Highly condensed pure Magic Element shows the same brilliance as the sky color. The exact fact written in the literature he once read was now vividly reflected on the monitor before his eyes. The target is the Capital Dandama. The inhabitants will probably die instantly without suffering. In that sense, they might be happier than the folks in Sacris who will die struggling and suffering. Thinking such things, he distorted his mouth wickedly. Soon, it was released.

A dazzling light running through the sky pierces the dark night. The ray flies straight far away towards the direction of Capital Dandama, and then— It created a dark green mushroom cloud beyond the horizon. It was accompanied by intense light that seemed to paint over the darkness of the night in an instant and turn it into day. The roar reaching the ends of the earth clearly tells the tremendousness of its power. Eventually, silence returned, and the mushroom cloud also vanished. Nothing remained afterwards.

As easily as erasing a mark from a map, it was accomplished. Capital Dandama was destroyed.