After reaching the maximum level, my "soft rice system" finally arrived.

The calculation runes, far more complex than those used in the previous two releases of forbidden spells, were slowly rotating.

Countless complex data streams flashed by in his mental ocean like fleeting shadows, rising and falling like waves.

"Magic Field Constraint Device - Verification Completed".

"The 'Molten Core' ultra-high temperature reaction technique has passed its second test."

"The 'Absolute Zero' Forbidden Spell Module - Core Proofreading Completed."

“Structural stabilizer – effectiveness confirmed”.

"Magic Superconducting State Reaction Technique - Verification Successful".

"Fusion reaction array - verification complete."

"Magic Collapse Spell - Verification complete."

.......

The next moment.

A faint glint suddenly flashed in Charles's eyes.

Immediately afterwards...

At the center of the hollow sphere composed of silver-white rings, a crystallized magical energy suddenly emitted an incomparably dazzling light.

Accompanied by a slight fluctuation in mental energy.

First, a tiny magical element—

Then, there are the other factors surrounding the magic factor, the magic crystals, the remaining reaction arrays...

Ultimately, it affected the entire array of forbidden spells.

"Pseudo-stars"

"ignition!"

Chapter Sixty-Two: Creation of the Star Core, Dawn 7000

“Grandpa Aize… I read in this book that on the other side of the mountain, there exists a vast and magnificent sea.”

"The ocean is a collection of tens of millions, hundreds of millions of tons of water elements... However, despite its enormous size, it experiences periodic high and low tides with sunrise and sunset."

"Does that... really exist?"

In the heart of Aurora City, in the Grand Library.

The library, which was previously covered in dust and was extremely dilapidated, has now been completely transformed.

The bookshelf that was once dilapidated and rotten, creaking at the slightest touch and seemingly on the verge of collapse, has now been repaired and is wiped clean and tidy every week.

Atom lamps were embedded in the library's ceiling, replacing the original oil lamps that could barely be used to decipher text.

Soft white light diffused from the atomic lamps and poured down from the ceiling, illuminating the originally dark and gloomy library with exceptional brightness.

Renovate the library and unseal those old books.

And using this knowledge from the old era as a blueprint, educational courses were offered to all residents of the city.

This was the first order personally issued by Francis, the governor of Aurora City, after the twilight tide had completely ended.

Upon hearing this news, Charles couldn't help but admire the governor's courage and insight. No wonder he was able to lead Aurora City to persevere through the Calamity of No Light for so many years.

In that era when the calamity of darkness existed and twilight creatures roamed freely—

Survival and the continuation of the flame are the top priorities of Aurora City; all other spiritual and recreational activities can be abandoned.

However, after the calamity of the twilight creatures subsided, development and rebirth became the main theme of the era.

If we truly want to begin rebuilding and rekindle the spark of civilization, then the knowledge of the old era preserved in the Great Library is the most precious and priceless treasure at this moment.

Of course, Francis did not forget the source of the disaster that saved Aurora City from the darkness—

That traveler, Sharl, who came from a distant land, representing the will of "arcane".

Despite Anna's repeated persuasion, Francis finally gave up his idea of ​​erecting statues and building churches for the so-called "Arcane God" and Sharl, and regularly praying for them every Sunday.

However, for various reasons, Francis still gave Anna, who was the first in Aurora City to come into contact with the Shard, the title of "Arcane Evangelist," which made her often followed by the enthusiastic residents of Aurora City when she went out.

There was no way around it; the "nuclear explosion" that had previously shattered the Twilight Beast Tide, and the "Atomic Lamp" that had brought a stable light source to the dark Aurora City, had left an extremely deep impression on the residents of Aurora City.

If you randomly pick a hundred people in the city, ninety-nine of them will be proponents of "arcane magic".

Even though they didn't even know the true meaning of arcane magic...

After a period of adjustment, Anna accepted the identity and often used her role as an "Arcane Evangelist" to educate the common people of Aurora City about arcane knowledge.

However, she did not become arrogant because of the common people's admiration, nor did she have any extra thoughts because of her improved status.

Anna's favorite thing to do on weekdays is to stay quietly in the library and study the few arcane primers that Charles had left for her.

Or perhaps, like before meeting Ciel, she was reading ancient books in the library.

"The sea..."

"And then there are the tides, rising and falling..."

Upon hearing Anna's question, a hint of nostalgia appeared in Aize's aged and cloudy eyes.

"That really exists..."

"When I was young, I also went to see the sea with the girl I loved, believing the rumor that if you made a wish at the beach, you could be together forever..."

"only......"

Aize shook his head slightly.

What vows of eternal love...

Forever and ever...

Even the most sincere and passionate emotions...

In the face of the long passage of time, in the end, we are nothing more than a handful of dust.

"Furthermore, I heard from scholars I know that after the cataclysmic event of darkness, when the sun, moon, and stars became invisible, the tidal phenomenon disappeared..."

"The ocean may still exist now, but it would likely be nothing more than a stagnant pool, devoid of any life..."

"The ebb and flow of the tide, the rise and fall of waves, the spectacular sight of crashing waves against the shore..."

"Perhaps, there will never be another..."

Aize's words carried a slight sigh.

Outside the library, every resident wore a smile, creating a stark contrast to the thriving Aurora City.

For these commoners born after the Great Cataclysm, who could only imagine the sun, moon, and stars through the descriptions of others—

Able to obtain a stable light source...

Not having to worry about being contaminated in the darkness, or about being killed by twilight creatures while collecting firewood, being able to live a peaceful and stable life is already a great blessing.

However, for him, a remnant of the old era who had witnessed the glory of that time, he knew it deeply.

Some things—

It's true, we can never go back.

However, the next moment.

Anna's clear and melodious words rang in Aize's ears.

"No, Grandpa Aize—"

"I believe..."

"We will definitely wait until that day..."

"People will be able to see blue skies again, and flowers blooming on branches..."

"During a drowsy afternoon nap, you can lie on the lush green grass, the warm sunlight filtering through the trees, leaving dappled silhouettes..."

This little girl, what book in the library did she read this time and start daydreaming again...?

Aize looked at Anna, who was speaking earnestly in front of him, and shook his head with a wry smile.

Seemingly sensing Aize's indifference, Anna's serious voice rang out once again.

"Grandpa Aize, if it were before His Majesty Charles arrives..."

"Have we ever imagined that one day we would actually survive the twilight tide?"

"That's different..."

Aize raised his head and looked out the window of the Great Library at the dark and dim sky.

Even the combined light emitted by the countless ever-burning atomic lamps in Aurora City, reflected in the sky, left no trace whatsoever.

A spark igniting a city...

Compared to the darkness that has shrouded the world for over two hundred years.

Ultimately, it still seemed too insignificant...