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Chapter 10 Magic!!
However, this also allowed the seeds of science and technology to sprout, and previously neglected natural science theories were rediscovered.

When magic ceased to be effective, and against the backdrop of widespread devastation, natural science research experienced explosive growth in order to fill the gaps in various fields.

Biotechnology, Physics and Mechanics, Mathematics, Explosives, Geography, Astronomy
The continuous breakthroughs and developments in various scientific theories have restarted the wasteland-like world over the past five hundred years, and the population has continued to grow, now reaching nearly three billion.

Furthermore, in the aftermath of the great destruction, surviving human societies displayed unprecedented unity. Survivors gathered together and regrouped, and the former major powers ceased their infighting and instead united.

In 94 AD, the Kingdom of Surna, the Kingdom of Fein, the Kingdom of Saviey, and all the orc tribes jointly established the [United Kingdom of Civilization on the Continent of Eli].

Thus began a period of peace that lasted for four hundred years.

But lasting peace is impossible.
In 566 AD, an internal coup occurred in the northern kingdom of Surna of the Eli Federation, which declared independence from the Federation. Three years later, in 569 AD, the demon kingdom of Sawiye also declared independence from the Federation. In the same year, the orc tribe of Uthrull declared independence from the Federation. Subsequently, many orc tribes joined and established the first orc kingdom, Uthrull.

After division comes war.

In the spring of 578 AD, a war broke out between Fane and Surna over the ownership of border lands, known in history as the "Battle of Horod".

The war lasted for six years, during which Fein and Surna showcased their respective countries' industrial achievements: rifles, new missiles, tanks, attack ships, and aircraft made their first appearance in history.

At the same time, this war also broke the record for the number of casualties in historical wars, with tens of millions of people being deployed to the battlefield and the total number of deaths reaching 16 million.

In 581 AD, the Kingdom of Saviya split, and the warlords that followed began a protracted struggle, turning Saviya into the most chaotic, darkest, and most sinful region in the world.

In 595 AD, a war broke out between Fane and the orc kingdom of Uthru. In December of the same year, Surna allied with Fane and launched an expedition against Uthru. This war resulted in the casualties of more than 5.6 million soldiers and civilians. It ended with Uthru's surrender, ceding three million square kilometers of land west of the Cypress River as a military buffer zone between the two countries.
In 605 AD, due to military industrial reforms, internal conflicts intensified in Surna, leading to the War of Independence, known as the "March War." After this war, more than ten regions of Surna declared independence.

In the same year, the Usruel Civil War broke out, and the Sawiya Isaac royal regime launched a war of unification, eventually unifying the northern region after four years.
Even now, global relations remain tense, with ongoing local conflicts and escalating tensions. Everyone fears an even more terrifying war that could once again change the world.

It was half a month later when I finished reading this history book.

He was quieter than usual now, always lying there, staring at the ceiling, but his mind was filled with endless thoughts.

"The Great Destruction"

This is the thing he cares about most.

In his view, this disaster was definitely more than just a problem of chaotic magical elements.

It must involve a higher dimension.

From the moment he opened the ruins of an ancient god's royal court when he was forty-two, he knew that the composition of this world was not so simple.
Before our current civilization, tens of thousands of years ago in ancient times, there existed a more magnificent, glorious, and powerful civilization, during which several beings reached mythical status.

However, this incredibly great civilization suddenly vanished into the long river of history, leaving only a few ruins.

Now Caesar had a terrible idea.

Is it possible that this civilization once suffered a similar catastrophe, which led to its demise?

The previous civilization gave birth to several god-like beings, but the current civilization has no one who can break through to the mythical level. After the Great Destruction, magical elements weakened once again, to the point that even an ordinary mage is extremely rare.
In other words, magic, this extraordinary element, is constantly diminishing with each great destruction.

Is it possible that in a more distant ancient era, in a time when magical elements were abundant, there existed a civilization of gods?
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Thinking about this with a child's brain is really beyond his capabilities; Caesar felt his head was a little foggy. In short, his previous thought was correct: the level of magic throughout the world had declined.

But what bothered him most was that the history book ended up being a war history, filled with the smell of gunpowder.

War remains the dominant theme in the world.

Furthermore, history books won't tell him how the Cocoon of Return was taken out of the palace, but it's very likely due to the palace fire mentioned above.

Was it just a fire, or something else?
That's not right either. According to the original plan, the resurrection time was only ten years, but that fire happened thirty years after he entered the afterlife. What happened during that time that caused the resurrection time to be extended?
"We still have too little information to know."

His mind was a bit of a mess.

The palace was engulfed in flames, a devastating catastrophe.
Could it be related to him taking an ancient deity's relic in his quest to become a god?
Right, the relic, that relic of the ancient god, I ordered it to be sealed away, but where is it now?
He couldn't think of any of these things yet. If he really wanted to unravel the mysteries of history, he would have to grow up, investigate personally, and uncover the truth.

In short, the idea of ​​living a peaceful and uneventful life is most likely not going to come true.

That day, while he was lying idly in his cradle, the young elf Yumilia excitedly ran home and, as soon as she entered, said impatiently:

"Little Caesar! I've brought you something good!"

She covered her chest with both hands, as if she were holding something.

"A messenger just passed by and said he lost his wallet. He said if I could help him with his travel expenses, he would give me this!"

When she came to the cradle, she took out what she was holding. Caesar saw that it was a small wooden plaque with a red string attached. It was only about the size of a thumb, tattered and worn, and had a pattern that looked like a magic circle drawn on it.

He actually knew about this thing; it was a kind of amulet that existed since his time. Some of them would have protective magic applied to them, which could grant the wearer some positive buffs.

Amulets with simpler spells can regulate the wearer's mood, such as maintaining a calm mindset and avoiding panic. Amulets with more powerful spells can indeed change a person's destiny to some extent.

"It's a talisman! Wearing it will protect you, Caesar, and keep you safe and sound for the rest of your life," Yumilia said happily, placing the small wooden plaque on Caesar's chest and rubbing his head.

"Isn't this just a piece of junk?"

Caesar stared speechlessly at the tattered little wooden plaque. He couldn't even sense any magical energy emanating from it. Back in his day, this thing was pure junk, the kind that nobody would bother picking up if it fell on the roadside.

His little hand grasped the wooden sign, trying to take it away, but the moment he touched it, a strange feeling surged through his body.

He felt a shiver run through his body, and was stunned into silence.

"This is... the aura of magic?" he exclaimed in surprise.

It seems my judgment was wrong. This amulet actually has magical elements attached to it, although very weak, but it is a real and extraordinary power.

This tattered little wooden sign actually turned out to be a talisman.

(End of this chapter)