He was imprisoned in Nibelungen for a thousand years, only to find out upon his release that he was

......

In short, I had these thoughts in mind.

It made Cú Chulainn feel full of power.

Filled with surging anger, unwavering will, and unyielding determination, he strode forward aggressively, step by step, until he stood before Lu Ming.

Until, just as they were about to reach Lu Ming.

Immediately, their imposing aura subsided.

My pace slowed unconsciously.

His angry face softened into a gentle, spring-like expression.

"Ahem! Boss, since we're starting to prepare to take down the other side, can I make a deal with you?"

"Specifically, we need to be more cautious in our use of Odin's equipment. If I may wish..."

Cú Chulainn smiled calmly and naturally, showing no sign of anger or annoyance. He knew, of course, that the thought process of a god-like being was not to be easily fathomed, much less to be provoked.

He absolutely could not cause trouble in front of Lu Ming and arouse the suspicion of this lunatic. Therefore, even though he was filled with humiliation, he restrained his temper and even had to act in a way that closely matched his position as an insignificant figure in any organization.

When it comes to the art of professionally feigning humility.

"Okay, take your time and tell me slowly, don't rush."

Lu Ming didn't push his luck too far (although his consistent approach to action was "pushing his luck too far" towards Odin). He first put on a serious listening posture.

Then, when Cú Chulainn mentioned, "Could we take into account the importance and high performance of Odin's equipment and postpone their use so as to lull the enemy into a false sense of security..."

Lu Ming nodded calmly and then spoke.

"First of all, Cú Chulainn, you performed exceptionally well and acted with good character during the previous operation, and I highly commend your attitude."

"Therefore, in principle, I will listen to any suggestions you give me 100% and will give them full respect and consideration."

Lu Ming's leadership rhetoric was so bad that Cú Chulainn felt uncomfortable, especially when he heard the phrase "in principle".

In principle, this represents a negative stance going forward.

"but."

Sure enough, Lu Ming changed the subject again and said:

"In terms of overall strategy, I have my own considerations. Odin's various technologies and equipment are indeed an advantage, but from another perspective, this can also create a psychological misdirection for the opponent. Of course, I think there is some truth to that, and I will consider it carefully..."

Cú Chulainn listened for a long time, and by the end, he felt a chill run down his spine. He was truly speechless; this extraordinary man had been talking in circles, making it seem like he hadn't said anything at all.

Ultimately, Cú Chulainn returned empty-handed.

No one can understand the confusion and melancholy in my heart.

......

Most of the day passed quietly amidst the intensive preparations.

The most important measure was the reinforcement of the passage itself in order to "advance" to the other side. Otherwise, if the passage collapsed due to instability after only two people had crossed... what kind of expedition would that have been?

Lu Ming and Ai Lei discussed various possibilities and related solutions together.

"Based on our repeated observations, it seems that the other side has difficulty in contacting us or even detecting us, while we can take the initiative to contact them through this unstable channel."

“Generally speaking, this is unlikely. If the passage was made by the same person, there wouldn’t be much difference between the two ends. There’s something strange about this. There must be something on our side that’s not there on the other side, which is why there’s this difference.”

"We discussed it and think the problem might lie with the leyline nodes. As energy convergence points, leyline nodes can detect massive energy flows, which makes operations much easier, but they are also very difficult to hide. Without the nodes, we probably wouldn't have found this place so easily."

"I see. The problem on the other side lies in the fact that it wasn't built on a ley line node, right? Actually, the instability lies on the other side, not in the passage itself..."

"Earth vein nodes?"

Several high-ranking officials were having a rapid, almost mystical discussion about highly informative topics. Ritsuka listened for a while but didn't quite understand; she felt confused and bewildered.

Mashu was able to keep up a little, and she explained in a low voice, "Senior, ley lines are spiritual veins, and what they're talking about is similar to a summoning circle."

"Summoning circle?"

"It means that whenever we arrive at a singularity, we search for its terminus, the place where the magic converges, along the spiritual veins of the entire city. 'Leg nodes' is just another way of saying it."

"Then, the rest of the process should be clear to you, senior—I'll place the shield there, set up a summoning circle using the Noble Phantasm as a medium, which will facilitate communication and the transfer of supplies..."

"Oh oh oh!"

Ritsuka clapped her hands and nodded vigorously.

Then......

He revealed an even more innocent gaze, devoid of any academic rigor. "So, what does this have to do with the content of their proposal? I still don't understand at all!"

"Uh......"

Mashu felt a headache coming on; Ritsuka's behavior left her speechless. "How should I put it..."

"In short, you can think of our ley line nodes and the location on the other side of the passage as two banks of a great river."

"The current plan of Lord Lu Ming and his team is equivalent to fixing rivets at the ley line node here and throwing the rope wrapped around it to the other side—as long as they can bind rivets to another ley line node on the other side, this 'rope' can completely stabilize the passage connection."

Ritsuka understood now, "That might be a bit difficult! In that case, we'll have to hope that the other side has some skill!"

Mashu nodded, looking worried. "That's why Miss Luvia and the others are trying to contact the Clock Tower again."

......

At the same time, underground in the clock tower.

"So, brother, you mean we shouldn't go back to the earth, nor should we go down to the spirit tomb, but just stay stuck in this middle, waiting to die?"

"Lenes questioned."

"No, you heard it too. My communication was connected for a few seconds, and I was able to have a conversation with my students."

"Everyone knows they are far away in Snowfield City. Yet, using conventional magic methods, in such a disruptive environment, they are still able to contact us from such a great distance."

“Reines, do you know what this means? It means that they have secured the participation of a powerful external force.”

Weber analyzed, "The Clock Tower is now in a predicament, isolated and helpless. This is the only thing we can fight for right now, a hope that allows us to survive in time and turn the tide."

"Hehe, but isn't it a bit too hasty to judge based on just this? Brother, you know, just because of those few seconds of communication, we attracted several times more monsters!"

"Even with my brother's Servant strength and Gray's Holy Lance power, many of us still died!"

Reines's tone revealed nervousness and lingering fear.

Because their current situation is still not safe. Even if the Beast may not care about these "weak insects," the familiar monsters it casually leaves behind are enough to give them a hard time.

"Brother, let me ask you this: if we do it again, how many monsters will we attract? Won't it attract the attention of the Beasts?"

Weber slowly shook his head.

“Besides the need to request assistance, maintaining communication with them is also essential. My students have clearly also come into contact with the information left behind by the Gem Elder… no, they are in Snowfield City, and are very likely in direct contact with the source of that information!”

“I also sent people to investigate before. You should have obtained the video file and information about the ‘Odin incident’ just like me. I believe that the man who confronted Odin is the key to breaking the deadlock.”

"I suspect that if we could make contact with the Gemstone Elder using the information he left behind, it would be of great help in solving this mystery..."

"But that depends on the current situation! And what kind of absurd things are you trying to confirm!"

Reines was furious, feeling quite annoyed and disgusted by Waver's love of puzzles. "What dragons, what plan to construct Lostbelts and plot against the human world? Even if it were true, I don't believe it would be connected to our Clock Tower from the very beginning!"

"Then why do you think these monsters have targeted the Clock Tower? Why are the beasts attacking this place?"

"..."

Reines pursed her lips, then turned to look at the third person.

"Grey, what do you think?"

Grey: "......"

I stood and watched.

I am just an ordinary tomb keeper of Brakmoya, with very little knowledge. I have been learning at the Clock Tower for a few years, but I don't really understand Odin or the complexities of the human world.

What you're saying is making my brain almost shut down.

He stood there dumbfounded for a long time.

She suddenly had an idea.

So Grey picked up the dress she was holding and presented it to them.

Have the two people speak to the square object inside the cage:

"Yard, what do you think?"

This is a magical artifact passed down through generations of Gray's family of tomb keepers in Brakmoia. Sealed within is the sacred spear from the Arthurian legend.

This refers to Rungominiad, which Gray had just released during her battle against the Demon Pillars.

However, the Holy Lance is sealed with a simulated personality called "Yad" on its exterior, so its true form will not be revealed until the seal is broken.

This seal also has a simulated personality, which was actually created by Morgan himself. The simulated personality was modeled after "Kay," King Arthur's adopted brother and the third seat of the Knights of the Round Table.

The most prominent characteristic of this personality is that they always speak with a sarcastic or obnoxious tone.

It's hard to imagine that King Arthur had such a foul-mouthed brother.

Yad: "...?"

You yourselves can't make up your minds.

Instead, you're using this question to pressure me with a Mystic Code?

"Tch! You two have been arguing for ages, but you still can't get any real information out of each other! All you do is argue and nothing else, isn't that just waiting to die?"

"In my opinion, you two should carry out your plans simultaneously! Let the one who's obsessed with solving puzzles focus on solving them and contacting the students on the other side, while you two take care of the protection. Who cares about the rest!"

......

"Hehehe, how interesting!" Beast Nero raised his palm, having received the reconnaissance feedback from 'Monster He', "A group of tiny humans are still struggling in a disaster-ridden city, trying to find a chance to escape their predicament!"

The golden cup in her arms rippled on the surface of the water, instantly revealing the scene of Waverlyn and the others arguing earlier.

They clearly didn't realize that they had already fallen under the Beast's surveillance!

"Just a weak magician. Since he has malicious intentions, why not just kill him?"

The Demon King asked indifferently.

Hmph, if they weren't allies, he would never routinely seek their opinions like this; he would have dealt with it quickly instead.

"It seems we have completely different ways of interacting with humanity because of our respective 'reasons.' What I would much rather see is humanity struggling and doing its utmost to create a magnificent and splendid scene—"

As Nero spoke, he grinned, a malicious glint in his eyes, "Then, I'll destroy everything, so that these glittering humans can witness the world burning!"

Demon King: "...Boring."

"We, the demons, have long determined that humanity is beyond redemption."

Ideological differences are probably the biggest barrier between beasts.

Just as you can never expect all of humanity to live within the same discourse system and the same value system.

The Demon King urged, "So, are we just going to wait like this? Will this really lead to any clues about Chaldea?"

"Don't rush, they seem to be talking about Odin. It seems something more interesting has happened in this world. I wonder if it's related to that spell from before."

Beast Nero thought to herself, who knows if there are any clues about Chaldea? She only cares about where her kind in this world are.

If only we could be sure that the other side of the passage is where that other kind of being is.

"That spell?"

The Demon King recalled the probing beam that had appeared at a certain location earlier. The form of that beam was rune magic, and with his vast knowledge of magic, he could determine that it possessed the primordial rune mastery only a powerful deity could achieve.

However, due to the covert nature of the second method, the location cannot be searched for at the moment.

However, later, the group of magicians used ordinary runes with clearly visible wavelengths, drawing the Demon King's attention once again. Therefore, the two beasts began to keep an eye on Waver and the others.

"I see. It seems that the location is not just the Gemstone, but also related to Odin."

The Demon King's tone was strange, "According to their information, this clock tower was built under Odin's direct influence?"

Nero, the beast, quipped, "Yes, Odin is one of our companions. Perhaps He also intends to take action against humanity and mold the world into the way He desires."

"The absurd claims about dragons seem to suggest that they want to usurp our place in the new world! Does this mean we and Odin are still fierce rivals? According to those magicians, Odin is in Snowfield City; perhaps he'll come over there?"

"Let Him come!"