Type-Moon: Shinji Matou Also Wants to Be the Protagonist

But before Mebis could finish speaking, he stopped in front of Bairo's projection.

Holding up one finger, she continued with a radiant smile:

"So I'll raise the price and give me a copy of the magical tomes you've collected from all over the world."

Mavis had already bent down to pick up the documents from the box, flipped through a couple of pages, and put them back:

"I will stay here for three days, and within those three days I want to see your sincerity."

Otherwise, I'll tell Extania about the [Drakengers] thing.

"You don't want to suffer the Queen's divine punishment, do you?"

The divine punishment of the transcendent is a lie, but only a few people know this for now.

Most humans still fear "God," even Faust, who already harbored rebellious thoughts.

They also feared the arrival of "divine punishment".

If that's the case, then if this "divine punishment" can be used to deter those who surpass him, then Mebius can certainly use it as well.

Looking at Mebis's calm yet intensely oppressive gaze, Bairo dared not utter a single word of dissent.

He nodded repeatedly.

“I understand. I will definitely convey my words to His Majesty the King as they are and give Ms. Mavis a reply within three days.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the magic in the crystal was exhausted, and the projection shook before disappearing completely.

Chapter 328: Secret Meeting

With a heavy heart, Bairo reported Mebis's threat to Faust.

Unexpectedly, Faust was not angry; instead, he burst into laughter.

"Say yes!"

You will handle this personally and properly categorize the confiscated magic books.

Start with low-value items and deliver them to her in multiple batches if possible.

Interspersed among them is some information about the [Soul Anima].

We must stall her for at least a month!

Under Bairo's questioning gaze, Faust stopped laughing and, in a cheerful mood, issued an order that made Bairo's pupils dilate. Almost subconsciously, Bairo loudly remonstrated:

"Your Majesty!! No!"

"If that witch were to spread the magic book, all the kingdom's efforts over the years would be in vain!"

The kingdom's ban on magic and the confiscation of magical texts are not tasks that can be accomplished casually.

The existing vested interests will not obediently surrender.

Our current achievements are all thanks to the blood and sacrifices of the kingdom's warriors.

Previously, when Mavis had mentioned wanting these magic books...

Bairo was already prepared for the negotiations to fall apart.

After all, handing over these magic books would be tantamount to putting the kingdom's efforts in danger of being destroyed at any moment.

This...this is practically a crime!

Bairo has countless reasons to show that there is absolutely no room for compromise on this issue.

But Faust would give Bairo a chance to explain.

"Do as I say, and she won't have a chance to spread the grimoire!"

He firmly interrupted Bairo's advice and gave an unquestionable command.

"......yes!"

Bairo opened his mouth, but silently swallowed back his words of advice.

Bairo had witnessed Faust's attitude at that time.

When deciding to activate [Soul Anima];

When ordering the restart of [Dragon Knight];

While plotting to eliminate the researchers of [Soul Anima];

In this state, Faust is completely deaf to any advice.

The last person to try to dissuade the dictator Faust was his son, His Highness the Prince of the Kingdom.

The final result was that His Highness the Prince disappeared and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day.

Many people speculated that His Majesty the King might have killed his own son.

Of course, such conspiracy theories only circulate in private, and no one dares to bring it up in public.

The fact that such stories can circulate speaks volumes about the image of the dictator Faust in the public's mind.

Bayro dared not risk further trouble at this time and could only leave the palace hall with a heavy heart.

After Bairo left, Faust's expression darkened.

Faust couldn't possibly be unaware of the issues Bairo raised.

But he still made this decision, which only shows that he had no other choice but to do so.

In fact, Faust was also somewhat conflicted at this moment.

He changed his attitude because he met with Queen Shagate of Extania.

This meeting was initiated by Queen Shagate.

The only people involved were him and the Queen.

To be honest, when Faust first received Shaget's invitation, he thought his little tricks had been exposed.

The Transcendent One is setting a trap for him.

Fortunately, Faust remained calm and had the courage to go to the meeting alone.

In the end, it turned out that it really was just a secret meeting.

During this meeting, Queen Shagate showed Faust a meticulously crafted picture.

In the image, Mavis, dressed in magnificent and solemn attire, sits on the throne that symbolizes power, her expression dignified and noble.

The details of the entire scene are depicted so vividly that it seems to freeze the majesty and atmosphere of that moment right before your eyes.

Queen Shagette declared with certainty that this was a vision of the future she had glimpsed through her prophetic abilities.

In this predetermined trajectory of fate.

Mavis will personally destroy the two great kingdoms of Extania and Edolas.

And he was eventually crowned the supreme emperor who ruled the entire world.

Queen Shagate's purpose in meeting with Faust was to prepare to join forces with him.

This possibility must be nipped in the bud.

Faust knew that the royal family of the Transcendent possessed the special ability to foresee the future.

He spent a great deal of time and effort to thoroughly understand Extania's true intentions.

They devoted countless efforts to intelligence networks and clandestine channels.

Therefore, Faust believed to some extent the vision of the "future" that Shaget presented to him.

This proportion may seem insignificant at first glance.

But for a political creature that has long been immersed in power struggles and games of strategy...

Three points of trust is already a significant amount, enough to influence his judgment and strategy.

Faust did not respond to Shagert at the time, only saying that he would think about it.

But judging from the arrangements Faust made at this point, he had already made his choice.

In reality, they didn't care whether Extania would destroy Faust.

He didn't even care about the Kingdom of Edolas.

"...There can only be one ruler of Edolas, and that can only be me!"

Faust was only concerned with one thing: the future position of Mebis as the Supreme Emperor.

The person sitting in that position could only be Faust!

He walked to the huge map hanging in the main hall and pointed his withered finger at the location of the castle where Mebius was.

He didn't take Mavis's provocations or extortion seriously.

After all, the world is ultimately ruled by the strong.

And the [Dragon Rider] armor embodies the world's strongest violence, which is in his hands.

The infinite magic symbolized by the Soul Anima is also in his hands.

To Mavis, who is jumping around so enthusiastically now, is nothing more than a minor problem that can be solved in the future by expending a little magic.

But Shaget's painting ultimately influenced this ambitious king.

He would never allow anyone who might threaten his position to live in this world.

Even if it's just a prophecy that hasn't happened yet.

Moreover, Faust's decision to take action was not a rash one.

Queen Shagate's alliance was not just a verbal agreement, but had substantial support!

The time that the transcendent beings ruled the world was not short.

Over this long period of time, all the good things in the world have gathered in Extania.

Precious magical materials, powerful magical items, hidden magical knowledge...

Since Queen Shagate wanted to use him as a pawn.

Faust, of course, didn't hold back and demanded a hefty sum from Extania.

The stolen magical materials greatly accelerated the construction progress of the [Dragon Riders].

The powerful magical weapons collected by the Transcendent One can arm his warriors.

The strongest warrior will also regain his fighting power, and may even become stronger!

Chapter 329: "Military General"

Mavis did not stay obediently in the castle.

Instead, they carried away and hid the piled-up gold and silver treasures like ants carrying food.

At times like this, Mebius felt incredibly envious of her friends who had storage equipment with huge storage space.

This world actually has magical equipment for storage, and Mavis has one.

Its form is that of a gemstone necklace, with the Greengrass family crest reflected on the faceted gemstones.

It is one of the legacies that Mebbes took from Greengrass.

Unfortunately, magical items in this world require a continuous drain of magic power to maintain their effects.

When the reincarnation plan failed, it was probably because he didn't want his enemies to inherit his legacy.

Greengrass deliberately shut off the necklace's magical power before he died.

The small space created on the necklace collapsed after the magic supply was cut off.

The contents stored there also disappeared into the void.

After this thing came into Mavis's hands, Mavis used her bloodline to reactivate the equipment.

Although she only managed to loot an empty bag, Mavis was quite satisfied with getting a piece of spatial equipment.

The only complaint is that this piece of equipment is too small, with a volume of only two cubic meters.

This is understandable, since magical equipment requires a continuous consumption of magic power.

The people in this world are Muggles who are born without magic.