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Feb. 14 Piefen Island EOCO Allied Base Storm

Small gliders landed with strong winds on the only landing site on Diffine Island. Its wings are marked in bright red with bold text: "EOCO.

The Endless Ocean Cooperation Organization is one of the three most powerful groups of countries in the world. The reason why the two scripts are used is because the large country, headed by the Union of Nations, uses both languages as the official language. Now, many years after the end of the Continental War, a new world order has been rebuilt and a lasting peace is being bounced. The old world is recovering from its wounds, and the new world is rising under the cover of isolationism, and EOCO is the voice of this new world.

"There's a telegram here, right?!Urgent news, shoot to Port Vilen!"

Before the glider could stop steadily, the occupants above jumped down and shouted loudly to the ground crew. He forgot to eliminate the wind manipulation, and the glider took off again, arcing and disappearing into the waters outside the island. In this "post-war reconstruction era", the modern magic industry has penetrated into every aspect of the world.

"What's going on?" the ground crew ran up and asked eagerly.

Now all magical communication between the Old World and the New World has been broken, and it may have spread to the entire North Endless Ocean!!"

The glider pilot's hand gestured exaggeratedly in the air, trying to emphasize the importance and urgency of the message.

"What?!Phantom Wind!Are you sure?"

Hearing this report, the ground crew did not dare to slack off and immediately notified the person in charge of the landing field.

The word seemed to have a magical power, and as soon as the word "phantom wind" was heard, the person in charge rushed over like a blast - there was indeed no exaggeration, and a noticeable acceleration reaction could be detected in him.

"The phantom wind has reached the Taron Islands, and it will be here in about 15 minutes!"

The report took everyone by surprise.

"15 minutes ......?!Before the phantom wind arrives, immediately notify Port Vilen, the capital of North New State, and Lenny, the capital of the Free Nation, by urgent telegram, to temporarily close all flights and transmission routes over the Endless Ocean! Issue a covert alert throughout the island and prepare to use the underground reserve tower!"

The entire landing field was instantly busy, and the control tower frantically issued radio warnings to various flying objects that were already in the air.

"So, where is the center of the phantom wind?"

"It's about 45 to 52 degrees north latitude and 36 to 40 degrees west longitude. ”

"How fast is the wind?"

"The maximum wind speed is 54.7 meters per second, and the combined wind force is 16.6 magnitude. Due to the danger of approaching phantom winds, our stations are unable to make further sounds. ”

"This range...... Fortunately, it is the most inhospitable central area of the Endless Ocean. It's our luck that the phantom wind appears here. If it had appeared in the center of North New Island like it had happened 80 years ago, at least 100,000 people would have died. ”

"According to historical records, it is very likely that the phantom wind will last for a few months, or even a year, before moving on to the next world. During this time, there is a good chance that the phantom wind range will move. ”

"What happened then, let's talk about it then. In ancient records, it would take two or three centuries for a phantom wind to be recorded...... But now there have been 6 times in 50 years. Last ...... It must have been in 1889 in Emmon, and it was a disaster that two army divisions had been destroyed. ”

"Are the consequences of the overdevelopment of modern civilization......

"Don't talk about that. Now, are there any flights within the range of possible centers?"

"At this time, there shouldn't be any flights...... Ah, wait a minute, there's an airship that might be there. Seacoman International Airlines, which runs from Deland to Port Vilen, is ......"

The faces of the people who inquired about the flight instantly turned blue.

“...... Qi, Zeppelin!"

"The 'Pride of His Majesty the Emperor', Zeppelin?"

"That's right...... The Zeppelin with twelve hundred passengers. ”

It was built during the Great War and has the title of "the second largest man-made aerial vehicle in history" - just smaller than the flying battleship Antigroff. Equipped with a magic shield, dual power, and a backup floating forced landing system, it is one of the iconic wonders of modern civilization.

Embarrassing silence.

"Can I contact any electors or senior priests who can use resurrection magic now? ”

15 minutes ago Over the North Endless Ocean Phantom Wind Center

"It's windy. Encounter this wind on Valentine's Day...... Wouldn't it be a little unlucky?"

Through the porthole of the airship's cabin, women with long blond hair and turquoise eyes cast their gaze to the sky outside.

This is the center of the Endless Ocean. It is thousands of kilometers away from the New World, the Old World, and thousands of meters from the ionosphere and sea level. She glanced at the altimeter she carried with her, four thousand four hundred meters above sea level, to be exact. For an airship accustomed to soaring in cloudless skies, this altitude is a bit on the low side - not without reason, of course.

Yellow, black, and green clouds form a huge spiral, spinning at high speed like the drum of a washing machine, and red, blue, and purple lightning leaps merrily from one cloud to another.

A mysterious storm from another dimension, a "phantom wind" that only appears once in decades, is the most destructive natural disaster in the world, far more powerful than a typhoon. As long as it appears in densely populated areas, it will cause a huge number of deaths and injuries. This kind of disaster is also a characteristic of the magical world - the higher the degree of magic used, the easier it is to lure this kind of storm. In the last hundred years, the Mirage has visited Akrania more often than in the last thousand years combined.

Ironically, due to the high concentration of the phantom core element, an extremely magnificent scenery can be formed there. All kinds of magical flashes are intertwined, and the spectacle is as if tens of thousands of pipes of fireworks are being fired at the same time. The Zeppelin-class airship was already a behemoth by human standards, but it was still very weak under the power of nature.

"It's beautiful. Isn't this the so-called 'light in the storm'? Maybe the reason why we have magic in the world is inseparable from this phantom wind, right?"

"Yes, although the natural evolution of living things is discussed in "The Origin of Species", the source of the magic web and the source element, which is an important driving force for evolution, has always been a mystery......," the brunette sitting next to her subconsciously continued. She looked younger, with a completely different hair color and demeanor from the blonde, but their facial features were very similar. "Wait a minute!

The blonde smiled softly and pulled her gaze back into the cabin. "But instead of being like them, might you be calmer?"

The cabin was already in chaos.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the protective magic of this boat is expected to last for sixteen minutes and fifteen seconds. The concentration of magic here is too high, and the boat is about to lose control, so please stay calm......"

"Just kidding, how can you calm down when you say that!"

"Why...... Why did I encounter the phantom wind! I haven't done anything unseemly......"

"Hasn't modern science been developed for three centuries?

"Ahhh......hhh I don't want to die!"

"Miss, how about I let you satisfy you once before I die? There are still three minutes, that's enough......"

The brunette elbowed the man on the waist and knocked him unconscious.

"You're right, sister. Now is the time to calm down. ”

"Excuse me, please, are you the Quilahia sisters who serve as executive members of the Arbitration Association?" He was wearing an airline uniform, and he looked very sedate, but his tone was a little flustered. Hearing his words, all eyes were focused on this place for a moment.

"Yes. The blonde nodded. "We do have a position on the Committee of the Arbitration Association......"

She pulled out her card, which was painted with a striking outward circular six-pointed star - a pattern that every mage in the world was familiar with. It was affixed with a very young-looking photograph and a date dated 1891. "Res, Ress Quilahia. Member of the Executive Committee of the Central Committee of the Arbitration Association. ”

"Miri, Miriana Quilahia. The brunette continued. "Standing Executive Member. ”

There was a commotion all around. The frenzied people calmed down and whispered to their relatives and friends. The "Executive Committee of the Arbitration Association" is the best magician in the world. The magical power mastered by these people is by no means comparable to ordinary people who have studied in elementary school, middle school, and university. If these two women ...... No, these two ladies are really members of the committee, and they won't sit still.

"Great, so you two are professional magicians. The middle-aged man suddenly became excited. "I'm the captain of this zeppelin. You're all the best magicians, and you're going to have a way! There's 1,200 lives here! I have an eighty-year-old mother at home, and a young son waiting to be fed......."

His speech was somewhat incoherent – though, at times like these, it was understandable.

Sister Querahia glanced at each other. They have been together for so long that even the simplest look can convey everything. This time, their views were surprisingly unanimous.

This time it's a big problem.

"Captain, do you know what a phantom wind is?"

Hearing Miley's question, the captain shook his head. "I'm sorry, but I can only use some of the simplest magic...... And it's almost all returned to the teacher. ”

"The phantom wind is a magical storm. A storm of magic from other worlds where pure magical energy exists, called 'planes'. A magical storm made of pure magical energy. This storm contains a huge amount of pure primordial elements, and the reason why we are able to use magic at this stage of the hypothesis is because the psychic power can manipulate these primordial elements to a certain extent. Phantom Wind has always been of great interest to researchers of the magic web, and there are many people who believe that the magic net that supports the world is brought by the phantom wind. ”

Miriana explained methodically, as if she were standing in front of the podium of Shinkyo University's magic theory class. However, the students who are listening to the lecture now are not very patient.

"When is it, and it's useless to say this!"

"Use your magic to get out of this predicament, or we're going to die together!"

The crowd, which had finally quieted down, began to stir again.

Even the captain began to be a little impatient: "Miss, can you make a long story short? Our protective magic can only last for about another 15 minutes." ”

"I'll do it as soon as possible. Miley smiled – her smile was quite skillful, the kind that soothed people's hearts. "As I said earlier, the Phantom Wind brings a lot of Primordial Element. This concentration is enough to put all of our existing magic into a dangerous critical zone. Using magic here is a hundred times more dangerous than using magic in the 'Demonic Web Rage Zone'. Even small pieces of magic, such as lighting, healing injuries, and probing, can turn into deadly fireballs, positive energy infusions, or lethal rays. Those teleportation magic, protection magic, and summoning magic will have completely unpredictable effects. In the Phantom Wind, no magic can be used. ”

There was calm again in the cabin. Sudden calm. This abnormal calm, in the whistling wind, seemed even more abrupt.

"No magic can be used...... That is to say......" the captain repeated in a trembling voice.

Miley didn't give the answer, she knew it only meant despair.

"This can't be! Is all we can do is pray? Can we just wait here for the countdown to the disappearance of the protective magic?!" a young man yelled uncontrollably. He wears a similar uniform as the captain and is supposed to be a crew member. "Even if you can't do anything else, it's always okay to add a new layer of protective magic to the airship!"

"No, no one knows what the consequences of using magic in the midst of such a storm will be......"

"Ladies are so timid and afraid! Even if there is too much protective magic, what danger can there be? I am also the magician of this ship, and it is my duty to protect it and its passengers!" the man gestured with his magic. “Protection from Energy......”

"Stop! If there is a slight difference in the protective magic, it is the attack of the corresponding attribute energy......"

Miley was desperate to stop it, but it was too late. The huge hollow energy mass gathered in an instant, and swept towards the airship with might. Even those who have only undergone basic magical training in middle school can see the power of this energy cluster. Involuntary exclamations filled the cabin in an instant.

"Are you done......" Miley raised her hand and put it down again. This level of resistance is useless......

At that time, a hand was placed on her shoulder. It was a warm hand.

"In the name of the soul, activate!

With the crisp sound of a spell, a blue light spread through the air, embracing the entire airship. The energy blob collided with the blue light, slowing down abruptly, and slowly dissolving into it. All eyes were on the source of the sound and the blue light - the blue pendant was shining.

Miley turned her head to see it glistening on Ress Quilahia's chest. Mi Li's face was filled with a look of "disbelief".

"That thing...... That Soul Fall can actually work normally in the phantom wind?! How can this, how can this ......?"

Rose smiled. "I never doubted that it could withstand the interference of the phantom wind. You know, it's 'that guy' thing. ”

"Can you use magic? That's great, and we're a little hopeful. There was a little hope in her mouth, but there was no joy on her face. "Unfortunately, we can't let you use the power of that thing to save everyone. That thing is very good as a catalyst, but if you use its power completely, what will be consumed is life!'Of course, that person' is not a problem to use, sister, how can you use it casually!"

Hearing the last two sentences, the people who wanted to ask for help just now looked at each other and swallowed the words back into their stomachs. No one dares to ask others to sacrifice their lives to save themselves. There are more than 100 people here, all of whom have been teleported to a safe place thousands of miles away, and no matter how you think about it, one life is not enough. A few people wanted to plead or threaten, but when they saw Rees Quilahia's eyes, they also changed their minds.

It was a very determined, unflinching look.

"Miley, let's try it. We can't teleport, but we can drain away the power of the phantom wind...... So that we don't have to go to Los Alamos. ”

"Ahh......h You—Are you determined to do it? You might really die!"

"There's a chance. Didn't we bring those things with us this time? We have plenty of modern science. Until Alamos completes that spell, it's the same here. Rose took a piece of paper out of her pocket and handed it to the captain. "This is a consignment note, please take our cargo out of the hold. Please as soon as possible, we only have 10 minutes left. ”

Rose quietly took a deep breath. Some nervousness, indeed some nervousness.

She knew she couldn't reach that person's realm - but she believed that the magic she had honed with her youth was effective.

"I've done that magic...... I should have done that magic by myself. No problem...... No problem. She stressed this to herself repeatedly.

The Phantom Wind will only appear once, and she will only have one chance. Concentrate all your power on this magic.

In this world, spirit determines strength.

She believes in her spirit.

The Philosopher's Stone, also known as Elixir, is a liquid gel that can support and amplify most magical reactions, and was once called the "miracle of alchemy" in ancient times, and was rediscovered in 1883.

Pyroxene alloy, the latest achievement of metallurgy, hardness, magic conductivity, and processability are all very excellent, and are several times better than Mithril and Adamantite Gold, which was completed by Far Eastern Xinjing Nonferrous Metals Company in 1892.

Priestley crystals, currently the best magic crystals in the world, have the highest source element output rate among known synthetic materials. It was discovered by Priestley as early as the Revolution Era, but it was not possible to synthesize it until after the end of the Continental War.

Seeing these materials, people who know the current market for magical items will swallow their mouths. The things carried by the Quilahia sisters are the best of the two hundred and fifty years since the development of the modern scientific method. Due to the use of erratic magical technology, the yield of these products is quite low - about 3 to 12 parts per 10,000 - and therefore the price is very high, and it can be said that it is worth a lot of money.

"Do you really want to use it, sister? It's a matter of effort and money that we used at MAT (Magical Articraft Trading Ltd. Co.) to get it. It would take at least another six months to get that much again. Not to mention the dangers of this new magical experiment......"

"Needless to say, Miley. I've made up my mind to do something, and I have to do it. I have the power to get you and me out of here, but I won't leave the helpless behind. Rose placed the gaffer in place, and used her sapphire chain to make deep gullies on it. The hard alloy is as soft as cream under the cut of that pendant. "And it's not a new magic experiment. It's the magic that the man did, and I'm just going to reproduce it. ”

"Can't be as irresponsible as that guy, can it? It's been ten years...... You still haven't given up. ”

"I'm not going to give up. Someone who changed someone's life without permission and then left irresponsibly, do you think I can give up my revenge?" Rose laughed—Miley saw a hint of bitterness in that smile. "In any case, we are also researchers who receive people's taxes. It would be irresponsible to abandon them and escape on their own. If there is even a glimmer of hope, we should give it a try......"

Miriana interrupted her. "You know how risky it is this time, right?"

"Even if it costs my life, I'm going to try it once. The answer was categorical – as if she had been prepared for it. "Is there a big difference between doing this magic here and there?"

"But you can only use that magic once. There is only one wish - only one. Are you still sure you want to use that magic?"

"I'm going to use it. Rose reached out her left hand and gently patted her sister on the shoulder. This body language is a secret tacit understanding between them. "Don't worry, everything will go well. That magic can save the people here, it should be worth it, right?"

Miriana spun around sharply, her left hand making a graceful arc that accurately matched her sister's.

It was a crisp, decisive "snap".

She smiled a sly smile. "So, let's do it together. It's going to go smoother, isn't it?"

At some point, the people spontaneously dispersed, leaving an open space for the two of them in the middle aisle. Many of the women had quietly turned their heads, and the men had quietly returned to their seats, giving them blessings with gratitude and admiration.

Rose was stunned, feeling a little shy, and her face became uncontrollably feverish. She looked at the captain, who was already in tears.

"I was a soldier on the airship of the Coman Empire during the war on my mainland, and I also drove an airship for twenty years after the war. But for the first time, I felt that even if I was destined to end here, it would be worth it. ”

"Where, where, here's my responsibility......" Rhyss hastened to argue.

"No, it's not your responsibility here. The only person responsible is me. The quick-tempered magician intervened, his head bowed and ashamed. "My recklessness made the situation even worse......"

"Those who don't know are not guilty, it's okay...... After all, you're not an expert on the outer planes......"

"If it weren't for you, ma'am, we'd be dead long ago. You are the Arbitration Society, no, the pride of all magic users. The magician continued. "Even if you can't save the airship, or if you have to leave on your own, no one here will resent you. ”

Hearing these words, Rhys opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but she couldn't. Her lips twitched, but she didn't make any sound.

"And ......"

"Another ......"

The captain and the magician spoke at the same time, saying the same thing. “...... Must live. ”

Rose avoided their gaze and turned to her sister. "It's only been 8 minutes...... Let's get started, get the materials ready, and let me do it. ”

What was a complete piece of glower ingot just now has now turned into a round tabletop, on which a complex magic array is hollowed out. Reese used her chain pendant to "draw" the magic circle in front of her, while Miley poured out the "stones" of the sage from the flasks and filled them into the magic circle. The iridescent semi-gelatinous liquid flowed into the magic array, and due to the interference of the phantom wind outside, it immediately emitted a brilliant light.

"How much longer?"

"About four minutes. ”

It only took four minutes to complete such a complex circle, so it should be enough time. After drawing the final strokes on the magic circle and connecting the entire magic circle, Ress thought.

"Miley, Priestley Crystal Sixteen...... No, seventeen. Twelve small, four large, one large - we should have one 10 centimeter diameter. ”

"Okay, here. ”

Ress quickly did mental arithmetic, placing the Priestley crystal that could be used as a buffer for the source element at the key position of the magic circle. Once it was placed, she untied the necklace around her neck and prepared to place the Soul Pendant into the magic circle.

The Soul Fall trembled slightly with her mood. Do you really want to put it in? If you fail, you may lose this most important monument forever.

The only memento left by that man.

But without it, he would not have the strength to accomplish this magic—the pinnacle of two hundred years of modern magical science.

She stared at the blue light with a complicated expression on her face. This expression is not an obvious expression of sadness, joy, distress, etc., but a complex mixture of expressions. In general, it can be described as "lonely" or "melancholy".

"Sister, you can only hold on for two more minutes, what are you doing?"

Miley's voice refocused her.

"Ah...... Sorry, I'll continue immediately. ”

She was ruthless and put the blue pendant inside.

Ress recited the activated incantation in her mind—and as the incantation was silently chanted, the Philosopher's Stone began to flow through the circle.

"Start!"

In an instant, the whole phantom wind stopped.

Completely stopped, still there.

All of them looked out in disbelief - the original colored light turned into sparkling colored crystals.

From the New World to the Old World, the phantom winds over the entire North Endless Ocean have stopped. The web stopped moving, and time stood still.

"Is this the kingdom of heaven?" more than one voice sighed in a low voice, looking at the spectular glow.

A phantom wind that has solidified. Before the defensive magic effect could only last for less than a minute, the phantom wind froze.

"We ...... Are we saved?" asked the captain in a trembling voice.

"Not yet. Miley replied. "Now is the beginning of the most dangerous part. The energy is stored there, and if it can't be released or transferred, then ......"

"But you're going to make it, aren't you? In all the saga, this kind of occasion will be perfectly solved, won't it?"

"I hope so. ”

This time it was her sister Ress who answered. The headwind began to work again, and this time all the light was concentrated on the perimeter of the airship.

"I swear by my soul, I declare with my strength, that all the possibilities of the world will be brought together, and the destiny of the world will be changed......"

The crowd screamed, but Rose Quilahia didn't have time to listen to them, and she couldn't hear them anymore. Miriana was a little surprised—she didn't know that her sister had done the magic. This magic, known as "the greatest achievement of the Age of Reason", is one of the proudest achievements of the world's magicians......

This is the last and strongest magic of "that man". The Ultimate Wish, a legendary magic that can contend with the gods and grant any wish of a person.

"Gather all your power and presence and use this wind for me...... the Ultimate Wish, listen to my heart's desire......"

The words made her heart flutter. What did it fulfill in the first place? Was it necessary to let him leave me forever?

And what is my desire?

She doesn't think about these questions anymore. Let it all go. Let this force of nature fulfill the most secret desires of your mind.

"Let it come true......!

The vast amount of magic filled her body, emitting a flowing iridescent light, like a statue cobbled together with neon lights. The pendant in the center of the magic circle also emitted an iridescent glow—immediately returning to a calm blue, and then flashing with a dazzling light, splitting into countless particles of light.

Finally, there's the cliché glitter – something that goes into all thrillers.

By the time people came to their senses, it was already clear outside.

The airship landed safely in Port Vilen, with zero injuries, zero deaths, and two missing.

"How is it possible that the phantom wind is gone?"

"It did disappear. But all records indicate that the phantom wind did arrive here – and then vanished. ”

"Without them, the Zeppelin would not have survived. ”

"They deserve to be resurrected! We must do whatever it takes to find the users of the resurrection magic!"

"We've got in touch with the Great Sage who can wield resurrection magic!Chosen by the Goddess of Fate, Great Sage Ionette Hartman!"

Hearing the people's request, the white-haired old man, known as the Great Sage, just smiled. He was already over two hundred years old, and he still looked very strong - strong enough to wield two light machine guns at will.

"Those two people...... This time I have reduced my workload a lot, and I can save a lot of people from being resurrected. I can resurrect those who have died physically, and I can resurrect those who have disappeared physically, but I can never resurrect those who no longer exist. After answering, the old man stroked his black cat and muttered to himself in a barely audible voice. "This ...... It's fate. Some people can't hide from it. ”

In the days that followed, "The Miracle of Zeppelin" was repeatedly reported by television and newspapers. The reporters brought out all the history of the Quilahia sisters for people to remember, and everyone who knew them, from colleagues and neighbors to elementary school classmates, was pulled out for interviews. Rose's legendary story from insurance salesman to magical hero has been adapted into novels, movies, and TV series, and the magic that destroyed the phantom wind has been recognized by the Arbitration Association as "the tenth level of legendary magic" and named "Quilacia's Worldwave" - naturally, the so-called "legend" is absolutely impossible to reproduce. Most of the level 10 magic recognized by the Arbitration Association is this kind of goods, such as "Nameless's Killing Wind", "Bush's National Magical Defense" and so on.

If Rees Quilahia had known her real age in every newspaper, she would have regretted that she hadn't tampered with her Social Security information. That's the age at which she has lost her qualifications as the heroine of a fantasy novel.

Of course, there is one thing that has not been captured by any media, and that is the relationship between Rees Quilahia and "that person". The strongest magician on earth, that legendary figure, the man who once held the greatest power in the world in front of and behind the scenes.

After a few months, the reports gradually subsided. People gradually forgot about the miracle and turned their attention to newer news such as the World Alliance, the tensions in the Corman States, the confrontation between the North and the South of New Zealand, and the elven exclusion movement. This phantom wind, like all historical events, was left behind. That secret story will forever be buried in the annals of history......

Therefore, no one will ever know the truth about the "miracle of Zeppelin".

That day was February 14th. There will always be days when miracles happen. That day is also called Valentine's Day.

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