Heavy bass sounded from the soles of his feet, and the latest high-output magic furnace let out a violent roar, driving the vehicle into the air.

The roar was evidence that the mana engine was running at maximum power, spreading mana that shook the vehicle's metallic body. The steel floors, walls, and ceilings all vibrated slightly, no doubt as a result of the operation of large engines that burn fossil energy.

They are now on the "air cavalry" deployed from the military, in order to rush to the Tower of Silver Glory. The man entrusted with this task was, of course, Dean François, who had deployed all kinds of supplies, weapons and new means of mobility to the best of his ability.

Humans who can't fly in the first place need a lot of strength to pry up steel that is heavier than themselves. And if you want to bring humans to dance in the sky, it was an impossible subject called "wishful thinking" a few decades ago.

Taller than a bird, and almost touching the clouds, this is a world that ruthlessly robs body temperature, with only thin air. Although human beings have been repeatedly deceived by the word firmament, it is indeed a world where there are almost no zài creatures, almost only air.

This was originally a world that was completely incompatible with human beings who were flesh and blood, and even if the legendary dragon really existed, he might not want to stay here. However, creatures that were originally just wandering on the ground intervened in this world with the help of the power of magic and engineering to make steel armor.

"Is this already in the air?"

Grosted, the second officer of the garrison, looked at the scenery outside the window with some speechlessness, and his words revealed the dullness of surprise. This was undoubtedly the first experience for him, but the horror in his eyes clearly outweighed the excitement.

Graeme, or Construct. This is a spell that uses inorganic matter to create movable golems. More than 1,300 years ago, sorcerers have developed methods for creating and driving Graeme from the magic books of the Age of Mythology. These inanimate constructs play a role in a variety of fields.

Whether it's building or transporting, these mindless puppets are capable of what they should. The tireless body can provide a powerful boost to the physically weak human body. In the previous world war, Graeme, covered in metal armor, also galloped in the line of fire as a chariot.

The flying Graeme in front of him is almost entirely made of metal, and the magic furnace that swallows fuel to generate energy is the heart of what drives it. It is very similar to the original technique used by the True Eye to create a rock colossus, but it is a product of modern engineering technology.

Should he lament the progress of technology, or should he take this opportunity to experience what may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Shaken by this violent tremor, Grostide could not help but think so—he knew that if the engine control mechanism failed now, they would die without suspense.

Flight accidents, which are probably rarer than traffic accidents, are probabilistic. Walking through a road full of cars with your eyes closed is no different from riding an airplane. But even so, it is unsettling to face a dangerous situation that you cannot control.

"Yes, it's in the sky, of course, about ten thousand meters above the ground, what's wrong?" As if in response to Grosted's uneasiness, a young male voice casually replied, "Ah no, not ten thousand meters." I'm kidding, it's actually only about two kilometers. ”

When he said "10,000 meters above the ground", he noticed a drastic change in Grosted's face, and suddenly a number that he didn't know whether it was true or false broke out. Perhaps it was because the expression on Grostide's face was so amusement that the young man, Curt Leernst, burst into laughter.

Grostide turned in the direction of the voice, annoyed. only to see the petite girl next to Curt looking at him with a smile on her face. Soon, though, she lost interest in him and began to fiddle with a strange mechanical tool around her.

It wasn't that he hadn't seen this girl before. However, Grostide felt that this girl named Lizzie was always surrounded by an incredible temperament. For some reason, he seemed to instinctively want to stay away from her. It's as if she's a monster with the form of a girl.

"Hey, Curt. You look at this cup. ”

Apparently Lizzie ignored Grostide's nervousness. With a snicker, he picked up the cup full of liquid in his hand and said, "This thing may not be able to afford it for a year of work, but it uses silver as a base frame and incorporates a small amount of Thran ore as a reinforcement to stop the convection of temperature." ”

Just a cup would cost more than a year's salary for a mercenary, and Grosted, knowing this fact, became even more nervous. He scrambled to place the cup in a position that seemed safe, and was determined never to touch it again.

In fact, as a security officer, Grostide also dreamed of one day being able to climb aboard the air cavalry and soar above the sky. And the reason why he is restless now is not entirely because he is in the air, but the main reason is actually that he can't adapt to the interior of this aerial cavalry.

Originally thought to be a large transport air cavalry, Grostide was only slightly nervous, but when he walked inside, he couldn't help but be dumbfounded. The interior of the majestic metal greeme is decorated with the neatness and elegance of a bourgeois parlor.

The metal floor is covered with velvet blankets, and the walls on both sides are covered with cotton-filled wall coverings, and there is almost no metal exposed throughout the airport. The sofa and coffee table were held to the ground by nuts, and the soft touch made people almost reluctant to stand up again, and the air seemed to be filled with an uplifting incense, and the body that was about to be exhausted from the long battle slowly recovered.

Even someone like Curt, who has nothing to do with words like "affluence," can tell at a glance that the sofas dotted with diagonal squares and the lighting fixtures on the ceiling are high-end products made of exquisite materials. In addition to these high-priced decorations, there are also bookshelves and food boxes inside the cabin, with the words "Please feel free to use them".

"You don't need to worry too much, in fact, this Graeme can be considered the personal property of Dean François. Just as Grostide was at a loss, the co-pilot in charge of leading the way explained with a wry smile, "After all, he suddenly asked us to take you to that kind of place, and even we couldn't get the tools ready at once - and after a long discussion, he let us use this Graeme." ”

Originally, this air cavalry was used by the town hall to welcome high-ranking government officials or overseas dignitaries, and now it is used by the abbot François under his own authority. Because the military's conventional air cavalry has basically been ordered to attack, there is only this one without a reservation.

For some reason, the Leinster siblings, who had never touched the air cavalry before, seemed to have been accustomed to it, and it didn't take long for them to get to it. On the contrary, as a security officer, Grostide was suspicious and could not calm down.

"You don't seem surprised that the town hall would be attacked by Sain Democlas, Dean François. Curt took a sip of the tea in the cup and gently tapped the wooden surface of the coffee table, "Since you asked Ojordin to bring us here, there must be something to tell us, right?"

Of course, Dean François was not on this aerial cavalry, so Grostide was immediately attracted by Curt's sudden change of words. He remembered that the driver had said that Dean François maintained the Rubik's Cube at the Tower of Silvershine, so he had to wait for them on the tower.

Here, only Orodin, who was active as his messenger, the strange construct gently swung the stacked blades on the core, fanning them out. The "eye" pattern in the center of the core sphere flashed in a strange rhythm.

Was it expressing his feelings?Or was he getting in touch with Dean François on the upper floors of the Tower of Silver in a way that he couldn't understand??Looking at Ojordin, who had no understanding of the construct, he was puzzled.

"Interesting, Mr. Leonster. ”

Ojodine buzzed for a moment, and then suddenly spoke: "How did you know that I was able to communicate with Dean François remotely—I didn't tell you about this in my memory bank, or even show it in front of you. ”

The alien construct makes no secret of its curiosity about Curt, and not only that, but it even develops some interest in Lizzie next to Curt. It doesn't seem to be a research maniac like some sorcerers, though, and there's clearly something more important to do.

Only a "squeak" was heard, and the metal claws suspended next to Orodin popped out backwards, creating a smooth plane in the air. Immediately, with its body as the center, several rays of light of different colors hit the plane, depicting a scene somewhere as quickly as possible.

The image projected by Orodin is the top of a tall tower, surrounded by tools for observing celestial phenomena, glittering with wonderful brilliance. On the ceiling, which looks like black satin, there are large glittering crystal bottles, faintly reflecting the stars in the sky.

"Mr. Leinster, I find that you are indeed better than most people in terms of observation. But you're right, I'm asking you to come here because there's a lot to tell you. After a while, Dean François's face appeared in the very center of the frame.

After a pause, he mysteriously leaned closer to the plane and said, "Mr. Leinster, do you believe in the so-called 'myth'?" (to be continued......)