The sun is shining, the sky is clear, and the blue of the sea probably comes from the reflection of such a bright sky. Using his eyes enhanced by magic, Novia saw at a glance the magnificent building standing in Alexandria, a building undoubtedly full of mystery - the Library of Alexandria. The Library of Alexandria, this is why Novia went to Alexandria, and why he thought he could definitely exchange with the Atlas Academy. However, it was not the Library of Alexandria on the surface, but—— Another underwater library, separate from the Library of Alexandria on the surface, was built as a replacement by Ptolemy and a branch of the Academy of Atlas, but was eventually forgotten by the Academy of Atlas. 008: Ether line, it is simply perfect mental control) The scorching sun shines on the bare yellow earth of Alexandria. In this vast land that almost overwhelms everything, even in Alexandria, there are some rocks rolling, and some green plants can be seen poking out nearby, despite the strong wind blowing constantly. At this moment, in the center of Alexandria, where tens of millions of residents were waiting intently, there stood a man. "Hear my words, all peoples." "All the inhabitants of this world should listen attentively, high and low, let them listen attentively."
As soon as these few words were spoken, everyone present felt that no matter the trivialities of life, other spiritual distress, or anything else, everything was calmed down by the words of the silver-haired boy in their sight and then forgotten. For the magicians in Alexandria, this was a passage they had heard countless times from other religions in the past, but the person before them contained an indescribable power. “It is true that no one is able to redeem himself, and the price of his life cannot be paid.” The voice of one person resounds in the ears of everyone around him, just like a ritual. It is the prototype of an endless source of power and the continuation of the mystery. As time goes on, it will eventually become a powerful torrent that no land can isolate itself from. The Clock Tower of later generations will call it - the greatest magic base of mankind. "So, when should we wait? Why not end the filthy past right now? Take action, take action. I have not come to call those who think they are righteous to repent, but to call those who know their sins to repent." "Not in reveling and drunkenness, not in lewdness and debauchery, not in quarreling and jealousy, but put on your Son Jesus Christ." While giving this speech, Novia looked at the flowing sand on the ground inexplicably, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. Under the influence of various climates and environments, human beings created history. So, what kind of thoughts did Egypt, a country with a variety of deserts, develop under the influence of the deserts? In other words, what was the god like here in the past? But no matter what, it doesn’t matter anymore. With the end of the era of God, it’s time for this place to come to an end. "Beauty and goodness are inseparable, because both are based on form; therefore, people usually praise good things as beautiful-" "oops……" A shout came from the front of Novia's sight, breaking the solemn silence, and at the edge of his vision, a faint grass color floated by and disappeared in the blink of an eye. It was a boy, and because everyone was looking over because of his voice, he couldn't help but hold his head with joy, and it looked like his hat was blown away. How could the wind be so strong? I guess those magicians were just playing tricks on purpose, thinking that at their age they should care about their reputation. After thinking about it, Novia left the center and came to the boy who was about to cry. "Is it this hat?" The silver-haired boy's slender hands held the boy's lost hat as if by magic.
"I just found it." Novia smiled, but the boy's mother next to her opened her glasses wide, finding it unbelievable, perhaps because he was so kind even when his first speech was interrupted. "Thanks......." The boy's eyes lit up and he happily put the straw hat on his head. Novia responded to the boy with a smile, then stood beside him and continued: “——Grace does not destroy nature, it only complements nature.” The huge waves outside the city hit the stone walls of Alexandria, and the splashing waves were like the cheers of the crowd. This was the fifteenth day since Novia arrived in Alexandria. Although his main purpose was the underwater Library of Alexandria, he did not forget what he had promised to Claudius I, and he got it done on the first day. On a day when the sun was reflected on the sea and the waves were sparkling, several Roman warships sailed towards Alexandria, singing the glory of the Roman Empire. "I am not willing to conduct a rigorous investigation, although I am filled with deep anger towards the provocateurs." "I warn you all to put an end to this destructive and stubborn hostility between us, or I shall be forced to show you how a merciful man can wield his fist of justice, and I remind you once again how your ancestors, the former inhabitants of Alexandria, showed kindness to the Jewish settlers who came here and showed no contempt for the rites of their gods." "But on the other hand, I also want to make it clear to the Jews that they are not allowed to put pressure on Greek sports events because of their beliefs, because they are entertainment for all. In addition, they are not allowed to bring in new Jewish communities from other parts of Egypt or Syria without restrictions. This behavior makes me suspect that there is an arrangement from Jerusalem behind it." "I declare once again, if you can put aside these disputes and agree to coexist peacefully with each other in the way our ancestors did, the great Augustus will devote eternal attention to this city. Otherwise, as if dealing with a plague that infects the entire world, all means will be taken to enforce justice." Since Novia was sent by Emperor Claudius, and there were several real Roman warships outside, the city naturally became peaceful. After all, the last pharaoh Leopatra also died watching the arrival of Roman warships. If Claudius I knew what Novia said, he would probably be confused, because it was exactly the same as what he originally wanted to do... But if Claudius really asked Novia, he would probably say that God told him, and then there is a high probability that Claudius would be in a state of fear again. Since that day, Novia spent some time every day preaching in the city. After all, he couldn't spend the whole day in the sea. Although the Christian doctrine he spread had no apparent effect on the polytheists, it had a great impact on the Jews. Of course, there were some people who converted to Christianity because of its "advanced" nature, but most of them still stuck to their own opinions. Novia did not force them. These ordinary people did not care. With some time, they would succeed sooner or later. But the ones in Jerusalem had to be dealt with properly. "I remember it seemed to be around here..." After finishing the propaganda, Novia had a big pot meal with the believers present and then came to the ancient facility alone. This is the nearly 120-meter-high Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As soon as Novia arrived in Alexandria, he declined the invitation of the local governor and moved into the Lighthouse of Alexandria, saying, "Although I have not been here for a long time, I would like to make some contributions to the local people." Of course, this is because Novia remembered that in the plot of the Second Adventure, the Library of Alexandria under the sea was located near the destroyed lighthouse. "We have persisted for so long, could it be somewhere further away? I can only use magic, which is really troublesome." Novia glanced at the eaten fruit and walked straight through the main door into the long, narrow stone corridor with a high ceiling. The sound of her footsteps echoed loudly and mixed with the sound of waves hitting the walls. These past few days, Novia had found nothing in his search for the Library of Alexandria on the seabed, and he almost wanted to just tell the Atlas Academy directly. This way, at least there was a high probability that he could go in and take a look at the Three-pointed Hermes and get some information. However, this was far from Novia's original goal. He worked so hard just to get a contract. You know, the old director of Chaldea used a contract to get Atlas to provide the technology to make Chaldeas, and Gray's family also used a contract to get Atlas to provide one of the seven weapons, "Principle and Law Reaction", to extract the spirit of King Arthur, and Shion used the newly issued eighth contract in exchange for a year of virtual time on the blank earth in the Wandering Sea...
Then it would be unreasonable for me to find and return the lost treasures of these alchemists. Even a contract could not justify it. Moreover, what these people who used the contract did were extremely outrageous. I just wanted to make the remains of the Albion Dragon into a large controllable device. Wouldn't it be a piece of cake for these people? Besides, the soul of the Albion Dragon had already fled to the inner sea of the star, so there was no need to be afraid. The body would be wasted if not put to good use. Perhaps thinking of the various benefits that would follow his success, Novia regained his confidence. This is a low risk, high reward thing. It's only fourteen days. If it doesn't work, find an excuse to drag it out for a year. I'm so young, I can afford one more year. "But I hope it goes well this time..." The silver-haired boy walked out of the back door of the lighthouse and dived towards the bottom of the sea without hesitation. It was dark under the sea, but Novia could clearly see the seabed, including the fish coming and going and the seabed. Logically, this was not the brightness of the sun, but the effect of magic. Novia stared around intently, as if he was afraid that there might be someone else besides himself. But today, the silver-haired boy still reached the bottom of the sea smoothly. "Where on earth is it? I really can't find it at all." Novia shook her head helplessly, then looked back casually and said with certainty. "Finally I've caught you, guest." In an instant, a faint smoke appeared on the calm seabed. This was a barrier known only to those who knew the mystery. It opened instantly with Novia's voice, but it was not cast by him. When the smoke cleared, Novia's body turned uncontrollably in the opposite direction, his entire body tied up by a thin thread, and almost all of his movements were blocked. "I mean no harm, I'm just very sorry." A mechanized voice came from behind Novia, as if the magician behind him was filled with inorganic feeling and could not feel any human emotions at all. He was just like a human-shaped piece of metal. The silver-haired boy asked, not showing any displeasure at being restrained. "I'm just a little curious. How did you know I was here? Didn't I hide it very well?" "Accident. I've been here for almost half a year to find the remains of Pharaoh Leo Petra for research. At first I thought you were the same as me, but after observing you for a while I realized you weren't." Novia suddenly realized that it was an accident, but there was nothing he could do. The fluctuations of magic power in the seabed were not easy to feel, and he had to avoid accidental death. He could only say that he was too unlucky. "So, can you help me untie it?" "No." The mechanized voice continued, "I have seen your speech. It is very attractive to ordinary people, so I want to study whether it is the so-called superpower." "Oh? Then what do you want to do? How do you want to study? Do you want to discuss with me the glory of Christ? In the beginning, God——" Novia didn't seem to be worried about her safety at all, but smiled as always. "Although I am curious about the gods you mentioned, we do not rely on such things. The only thing we can rely on is the inside of our own bodies." As the sound rang out, several micrometer-sized silk threads appeared in front of Novia. "This is the etheric line that connects the brain. All knowledge can be usurped from others. As long as you flip the etheric line, even the most outstanding mind will tell me all the information. Not only the brain, but also the soul can be intervened to read its thinking rules. However, you don't have to feel ashamed of your defeat. My etheric line can be said to be a first-level weapon even in the Atlas Academy. And I will not kill you." "So, you are from Atlas Court."
Novia said calmly. This time, the magician behind him did not answer Novia, but slowly inserted the ether line into Novia's brain, as if he was about to know everything about Novia. "No! How can you not have brain nerves?! You are a phantom-" When the magician realized everything, it was already too late. The next moment, not only that, the severe pain from his face stung his entire body and he lost consciousness all of a sudden. "You are quite a conscientious guest. You even come to the lighthouse to eat, right?" Novia, who appeared from behind him, retracted the fist that was about to hit the magician's face and collected the ether line on the ground. According to the magician, this is a good thing and it is similar to direct control. The reason why he discovered that he was being followed was very simple. Novia was the only one in the lighthouse, and the only food stored was apples. Although the quantity had not changed, the stems of the stored apples had long since wilted due to evaporation, and the stems of the apples were inexplicably still green, which meant that they had just been picked... It seemed that this magician did not have much common sense. "The Library of Alexandria under the sea has four floors and is quite dangerous. I'd like to trouble you to help me find the way." Novia looked at the micron-sized ether cable in his hand, thought for a moment, and then directly inserted it into the brain of the unconscious Atlas Academy magician. This way, the safety was much higher. Then, Novia took off the magician's mask and looked at the magician's face with confusion. Well, a hat without a brim, three long braids on the back that reach down to the waist, and the hair and eyes are the same purple, so it’s not that bad. But the more I look at it, the more familiar it seems. I seem to have seen it somewhere before... The ether line seems to be the Altnam family. This family... Suddenly, Novaya understood. Oh my god, this not-so-famous Type-Moon Reiko hacker always appears as the next dean's Shion...'s face! 009: Corrupt, ignorant, pedantic, and servile to ordinary people "Xiali, open this door yourself."
In the square on the seabed that looked like the starry sky, it was filled with faint light, as if it was supported by some invisible stand or something, and not a drop of the overflowing sea water on the opposite side flowed out. The upper level of the Library of Alexandria on the seabed was concealed by a fake seabed created by the alchemists of the former Academy of Atlas. This means that one has to go through the original seabed and continue heading downward without hesitation in order to find it. After thinking of this, Novia directly sent the alchemist Shiari from Atlas Academy, who should be called Kamishiro Shion, to the front to scout the way. Shiari, who was counter-controlled by the ether line, could only obey Novia's request. Novia did not use the etheric line to usurp knowledge, interfere with the soul to read the thinking laws, etc. He just got a general understanding of this person's information. As expected, he was the candidate for the next dean of Atlas Academy. At the age of six, he obtained the status of instructor of Atlas Academy and the power of special envoy. According to Novia's speculation, the spirit hacker two thousand years later is either his descendant or a reincarnation of the same person at different stages. Because he vaguely remembered that for people in Type-Moon, the information of their souls would be recorded by the Star World after each life and death, and then become new nodes to record new lives. The entire structure was like a constellation. Walking into the Library of Alexandria, which had been forgotten for hundreds of years, it was very strange. It felt like it should be made of marble, but there was no echo at all. It was as if all the echoes were sucked into the rock. "...Can I ask what place this is?" After walking straight forward in the corridor for a while, Xia Li suddenly asked Novia. "Do I need to answer you? Go explore the way, or choose a way you like to commit suicide." Novia looked evil and answered mercilessly.