Subscriber of the Gods Chapter 306 - I Understand

The magic fortress was a large-scale project requiring numerous spells, artifacts, and potions.

The elite magicians gathered here were able to create a massive magic fortress in the Tschernkastel domain after lengthy discussions based on the knowledge they had accumulated over decades.

That’s why they couldn’t help but laugh at Ethan’s words.

No matter how remarkable Ethan was, it was absolutely impossible to pass on this vast amount of information orally.

“Hahaha!”

“As expected, Count Ethan’s confidence is impressive! It’s because you have such definite skills!”

“Your joke-telling skills are excellent too!”

“We can’t help but laugh more because you’re saying it with such a serious face!”

Amid everyone’s laughter, Ethan also smiled faintly.

But his expression quickly turned serious.

“It’s not a joke. You really don’t need to write it down.”

“Then are you saying you can really memorize all of this, Count Ethan? If it could be conveyed verbally, we would have just done so.”

“If it seems impossible, I’ll say so. Then you can write down the theory on parchment.”

Ethan said.

“So, let’s try it first.”

“……”

At Ethan’s serious tone, Martelis crossed his arms and exchanged glances with the other magicians. The other magicians shared Martelis’s opinion.

Ethan’s claim that he would listen to and memorize this vast amount of information was utterly preposterous.

But since Ethan was showing such confidence.

Moreover, he said he’d tell them if it didn’t work. Martelis decided to do as Ethan said.

Once they started, his mind would surely change quickly.

He could be certain of that.

“Then, as Count Ethan said.”

Ethan and the magicians stepped into the inner corridor.

It was a place where the silence spell called ‘Silence’ was cast.

Completely cut off from the outside, there was no way for the sound here to leak out.

“I’ll explain the theory, production, and overall installation methods. Since we all specialize in different fields, everyone here will take turns explaining their area of expertise. First…”

Martelis began by explaining the core theory of this magic fortress.

The basic principle of the magic fortress was to repel desired enemies in desired ways.

The defense of the fortress was primarily about preventing intrusion, not killing the opponent.

“The magic is set up to expel intruders twice: once from the outside, and once from the inside if they’ve already entered.”

It wasn’t made of a single spell. It was a complex grand magic formation where numerous spells were intertwined so that even if one spell was dismantled, another spell would compensate for that gap.

“It consists of a total of 77 spells… We officially named it the 77 Complex Grand Magic Formation. Of course, there were various name candidates, but the Chancellor strongly pushed for this one.”

Martelis talked about the magic he was in charge of.

“This is the theory, but to actually use it…”

A very long explanation followed. Martelis alone kept talking for about 30 minutes, but because it was such a vast technique, it was difficult to understand easily even when explaining just the theory.

Martelis knew this well, so he planned to give a brief explanation for 30 minutes and then demonstrate it directly.

“Now, let’s move on to the practical part. You need to recall the theory we just discussed while we go into practice to fully understand, so please focus a bit more…”

“Ah, I understand.”

“What… did you… say?”

“I understand.”

Before Martelis could finish speaking, Ethan began drawing the magic formula.

“This is the basic form, right?”

Martelis looked at Ethan with an astonished expression.

It’s not something you can understand just from theory. You need to directly see the drawn formula and learn the theory based on that to understand.

“And if you intertwine this like this, I see, I get the feeling of it.”

‘I already knew about this, but I didn’t know such a detailed mechanism. The real thing is certainly different.’

He already knew about the theory of creating this magic fortress. He just didn’t know the details.

He easily understood by adding detailed production knowledge to his existing knowledge. But for these people, it was quite a shock.

“Uh…”

The magicians finally realized that Ethan was serious when he said he would memorize everything.

Ethan continued to listen to the magicians’ theories and draw formulas, conducting cross-checks.

At first, it took time, but as Ethan gradually understood the spells, the speed of theory transfer accelerated.

“I understand.”

“No, I haven’t finished explaining yet…”

“Isn’t the latter part like this?”

“Ah, that’s right.”

As the theory transfer ended in an instant, the magicians looked at Ethan as if wondering if they were possessed by ghosts.

Their expressions, which were initially shocked, had now changed to ones that seemed to wonder if this was correct.

“Is, is this right…?”

In the meantime, Martelis, unable to hold back, voiced everyone’s thoughts.

No one would have thought that this vast theory and knowledge could be transferred in less than half a day.

But he did it.

“The materials needed are quite substantial. It will take some time to create artifacts, but I’ve definitely learned how to make a magic fortress roughly. I’ll have to try making it myself to know for sure, but I’ve understood it for now.”

Martelis now found that word “understood” a bit frightening.

“Thank you for the transfer. Would you be able to attend when we build a magic fortress in our domain?”

All the magicians, including Martelis, nodded at Ethan’s words.

“Of course we should! We’ll all attend.”

Now they were really curious.

Whether the knowledge they had transferred in such a short time was properly passed on to Ethan.

And how complete the magic fortress Ethan would build would be.

“Then I’ll contact you.”

***

“Strange. It’s truly strange.”

Demon Empire.

It was a dark night, but blue moonlight coming through the window made the room as bright as if the sun had risen.

Three people in beautiful attire sat at a long table.

Two men and one woman.

The aura emanating from them was so ominous it filled the entire room.

The core of the Dawn Council.

These were the top-tier apostles.

“I issued a summons to all apostles to deal with the Saintess. But is this all who came?”

“There are still apostles who haven’t arrived, but it seems there are also apostles who will never come, 1st Apostle.”

“Even lower apostles aren’t ones to die easily. Nor are they likely to make mistakes severe enough to die.”

“The last report?”

A figure in tight-fitting black clothes appeared before them.

“I’ll give the report, Apostles.”

The 3rd Apostle frowned as he received a rather thick parchment.

He unfolded the parchment and read the contents in an instant.

“…This is strange. 1st Apostle, 2nd Apostle. The situation is flowing too bizarrely. There’s a name that comes up commonly… Apostles are dying centered around this person. Once entangled with this person, their whereabouts disappear afterward.”

The 1st and 2nd Apostles quickly raised their hands.

The two apostles unfolded the parchment with a single gesture and read all the contents in less than a few seconds.

“Ethan Whiskers, it’s this person. This person is ruining our grand plan.”

“So in the end, it’s this person causing trouble.”

Their tone suggested they had known from the beginning.

“The thread to Chancellor Tschernkastel has also disappeared. The Tschernkastel family, which should be in chaos due to his death, is fine.”

“That means as much death has disappeared.”

“Soul gathering has essentially failed. It’s become too insufficient.”

The 3rd Apostle’s expression hardened.

“We can’t leave this place empty.”

“3rd Apostle.”

“I should go. 1st Apostle, I’ll handle it cleanly and return, so please put more effort into chasing the Saintess. If we lose the Saintess here, it will be an eternal regret.”

“3rd Apostle, if you cross over to the Holy Empire, that’s not all you’ll have to deal with. The failed ones are moving.”

“You mean the roses?”

“That Ethan Whiskers, he’s a failed product of the roses. No, should we see him as the only successful product?”

“…Successful product?”

The 3rd Apostle frowned.

“He’s neither this nor that. He didn’t become a vessel for the god, but he didn’t die either.”

“You knew?”

“I was watching. I thought the rose had been supporting him until now. But it seems not. Something is different.”

The 1st Apostle’s feeling was a simple intuition, but it was close to certainty.

That was the form of the superhuman ability he possessed.

“By different… do you mean Ethan Whiskers carried out this alone, without support from the rose side?”

“Perhaps.”

The 2nd Apostle also nodded in agreement with the 1st Apostle’s words.

“But now there’s a high possibility that the rose will support him. The rose must have already known. How their product has grown now.”

The 2nd Apostle stood up with a “hmm” sound.

“The one chosen by those living intoxicated by past glory has come to block our path. Should we see it as coincidence or fate?”

“I’ll handle it well and return, so please take care of the Saintess side. If we capture the Saintess, our plan will also be in its final stages.”

***

“Please convey my apologies for leaving without saying goodbye.”

“It’s alright. Grandfather will understand too. And he’s probably very grateful instead, so don’t worry. He’s moving very busily now, just like in the old days.”

Chancellor Tschernkastel is the Chancellor who oversees the administration of the Holy Empire.

Until recently, he was dying due to illness, and it was said that even the Emperor himself was going to visit this Tschernkastel domain.

“Since the Emperor’s visit was canceled. He became busy in many ways, including having to go and explain the whole story. When things are settled… I think he’ll properly repay you.”

Nadia bowed her head.

This incident was truly a matter of life and death for Nadia.

“Thank you so much. Really. You’re no different from a lifesaver to me. No, you’ve saved not just my life, but my mother’s life as well.”

Nadia said.

“I’d like to introduce you to my parents, would that be okay?”

Ethan nodded at Nadia’s words.

“It wouldn’t be bad to stop by and say hello briefly.”

“…Yes!”

-Survival probability increases!

-Survival probability has reached its limit and will not increase further.

‘…Huh?’

He didn’t know why it had increased, but it seemed to be because Nadia had gained definite trust in him.

“Before that, since grandfather has also opened the treasure vault, let’s stop by there first!”

Nadia said in a cheerful voice.