Endless Silver Machine

——The way we use magic is different from that in neutral areas. You will know it when you see it with your own eyes.

As instructor Letika said, unlike neutral areas and human countries, magic has penetrated into every corner of the daily life of the gods.

Groups of buildings float in mid-air for unknown reasons. Even if they appear to be arranged haphazardly without any rules on the surface, there will be no conflict.

The power of the floating buildings is amazing, but what is even more eye-catching are the divine residents flying in the sky.

There is no concept of transportation here. Space movement magic and levitation magic are the means of transportation in common sense.

The figures flashing across the sky like comets made one couldn't help but admire that they would not collide.

The silhouettes of residents on the street flickered. Even if they suddenly appeared in front of a certain store, they did not cause any panic among the people around them.

Seemingly disorganized, yet orderly, this is the first impression left on everyone by the Protoss territory.

Just imagine that if you use these two magics at will on the streets of the human country, you will be immediately regarded as a suspicious person and arrested.

The same is about using magic when needed, but the difference is the understanding of the concept of "magic".

"It's like the kingdom of witches in fairy tales..."

Wei Xi couldn't help but let out a small exclamation from her mouth.

Ling, on the other hand, blocked the sunlight above her head with her hands, and her eyes followed the figure flying freely under the blue sky, full of yearning.

"If you can fly freely like that, you can probably experience the meaning of the word 'transform into the wind'..."

Although there is no ordinary means of transportation, it has both group mobility and heavy weapons, which is similar to the aviation magic ship supported by magic technology. It dominates the airspace.

"Tusi Kong" is a floating fortress built on the concept of "light core".

The overall structure is similar to pure three-dimensional geometry. It can accommodate individual sub-ships and provide them with supplies and repairs. It can also carry heavy weapons that can rival large aviation guided ships. It is equivalent to a mobile armed platform.

If it needs to land on the ground, Tusi Kong can be reconfigured into a ground base within a few days, worthy of its name as a mobile fortress.

Not only limited to airspace weapons, the Protoss' unique "Light Core" is completely different from the concept of "Magic Technology", which is a technology that this race has already used in cross-border wars.

——Probably, humans cannot understand and use it.

Sitting in the chieftain's empty cabin, Aika came to this conclusion after listening to instructor Letika's introduction.

Although it seems that there is no need to use a mobile tool of this size to greet them at the port, it is said that this is the "arbitrary action" of Lethika's mentor's parents and the current king of the Gods.

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"This is the Palace of the Gods... I hope everyone can forget this background and just think of this place as an ordinary hotel. In addition, this is a commission from Principal Phyllis, so I must watch you carefully. , so I need you to stay here temporarily during this period, I’m sorry..."

"There is no need to apologize so solemnly, Teacher Letika. Rather, it should be our honor to be able to enjoy the treatment of the palace just after arriving in the territory of other races."

Ruby, who was walking beside Teacher Letika, quietly turned her face to look at Aika. Her big shining eyes seemed to encourage him to say more words to comfort Teacher Letika. Even after noticing Ruby's gesture, Aika still "cruelly" ignored her.

Now, Teacher Letika and Ruby led everyone to walk in the courtyard corridor made of pure white bricks. The divine maid who led everyone was the one who came to the port to greet the two princesses.

According to Instructor Letika, this woman whose majesty increases when she wears glasses is the chief chamberlain in charge of all the attendants in the palace.

Everyone in the Sea Mist Fleet chose to stay on the ship, and the girls seemed to be planning to use this time to renovate their beloved ship inside and out.

On a sunny day, the colorful barrier is also the best place to dry clothes and food. Girls who have lived at sea for a long time will certainly not miss this opportunity.

——After the things on the ship are finished, I will take them to the town. They have also been looking forward to going ashore for a long time.

That's what Philly said. The girls on the ship are all innocent children, and they are indeed not suitable for entering a serious place like the palace.

Ruby is torn between her two identities: princess and crew member. She not only wanted to experience the fun of going ashore with her friends, but also wanted to spend more time with her long-lost sister.

It wasn't until Feili pushed Ruby from behind that she made up her mind to accompany Teacher Letika back to the palace.

Colorful sunlight shines on every corner of the courtyard covered with colorful plants, and small rainbows can be seen everywhere among the plants.

In the main hall where the north, south, east and west could not be distinguished, the two princesses of the God Clan parted ways with everyone here.

"Ruby and I are going to say hello to our parents next. Sorry, I have to excuse you."

"Everyone, please come this way."

When the two masters turned to leave, the lady in charge seamlessly took over the task of leading the way.

The only people visiting the Protoss Palace this time were Aika and Lan Ming.

Leilu did not follow Aika and the others. She promised not to participate in the struggle involving the two countries and the Nemesis Association.

But Leilu didn't have the means to go back alone, so she could only return with the Sea Mist Fleet, and temporarily stayed on the ship with Corel.

Aika's two purposes are to help Lan Ming clear his name and to recapture Lolo from the Nemesis Society. Originally, Aika did not have much to do with the Gods.

But Lan Ming keenly pointed out the most immature part of the entire plan. The plan drawn up by the students must not have taken into account the power relations that they had never been exposed to.

The approach of fighting alone may seem feasible, but it must have its limits.

This was evident when Rosenberg robbed the prison. Without the help from the Holy See, it would have been impossible for everyone to quietly bypass the many checkpoints and reach the frontier city of Rosenberg.

At some time that Aika and the others didn't know, Lan Ming made a request to Teacher Letika for assistance from the gods.

This was another task entrusted to Tutor Letika by Principal Felice, so she did not reject Lan Ming's request.

To provide shelter for the escapees, Teacher Letika must take the position of Queen of the Gods. That was what troubled her that night.

In the end, Teacher Letika, who put aside the teacher-student relationship and revealed her troubles in front of Aika, resolutely returned to the place she once wanted to escape from.

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Instructor Letika's parents seemed very pleased that she was finally willing to go home. They warmly entertained Aika and his party, and decided to hold a throne handover ceremony in a week.

The throne handover ceremony of the God Clan is a celebration open to the whole clan, and such a grand ceremony is decided at the dinner table.

In addition, Ruby's "willful request" to ask her parents to provide the guests with the most luxurious hospitality at the dinner table was also agreed to by them.

Although I have long heard that the Gods are a very free and casual race, isn't it a bit too casual? Or is this just the simple doting of parents on their children? Whatever the reason, things seem to be heading in the ideal direction step by step.

After having dinner with Teacher Letika's parents, the current king and queen of the God Clan, Aika followed the maid arranged by Teacher Letika alone to the large bathhouse used by the men of the royal family.

The maid who led the way seemed to be taciturn, and Aika couldn't help but start thinking wildly when she couldn't find anyone to talk to.

There are very few male companions around me who have accidents. Every time I travel, I am faced with the situation of having to move alone due to gender differences, which is particularly embarrassing.

When talking about gay friends, the first thing that comes to mind is Carlo's face that even men have to admit.

The title of "Noble Young Master" is not unearned. In fact, Carlo is one of the few boys in Frost Moon Academy whose reputation is as good as Aika's.

The difference between the two is that Aika has negative rumors that he hugs everyone and has many boats, while Carlo has positive rumors that he is a handsome young man and a gentleman.

"ha……"

A helpless sigh came out of Aika's mouth, and the maid walking in front turned back to look at him with confusion.

Apart from Carlo, Aika gets along well with most of the boys in the class, but the only one who gets along the closest is Carlo.

Should a boy like Carlo be called handsome? Aika, who thought he was not handsome enough, could not make a comment, but he always felt that there was something else about Carlo's handsomeness that attracted people of the same sex.

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It is worthy of being a large bathing place only for the royal family, a double enjoyment of sight and feeling.

Although this large bathhouse had been reserved for Aika alone, it didn't matter if he soaked in it until late at night, but he still came out of the water after fully enjoying it.

The maid who led Aika seemed to have quietly left after completing her task. Only then did Aika begin to regret that she didn't remember the route when she walked here, but kept comparing the gap between herself and Carlo in her mind.

The structure of the God Clan's royal palace is no less complex than Lan Ming's castle. Should it be said that the residences of all princes and nobles in this world are similar? Aika has never been able to understand the state of mind of rich people until now.

Every few steps he would come to a new fork in the road, and Aika could only choose a path based on intuition and vague memory.

"Speaking of which, there are no guards in such a big palace..."

Along the way, Aika didn't meet any waiters or guards. Otherwise, he could have asked for directions.

I remember there is a saying that roughly means "if every house does not need to be fortified, there will be peace in the true sense."

Aika has not yet personally understood the Protoss society. But judging from Mentor Letika and Ruby, as well as the parents of the two of them whom I met today, it must be that the country they govern must be prosperous.

Looking out the window, it seems that it is not very late yet.

"Everyone shouldn't be asleep yet, right?"

The decision to form an alliance between Lan Ming and the Gods needs to be placed a week after Mentor Letika takes office as queen, so there is nothing to do during this period.

Without the support of the Protoss, the Sea Mist Fleet's assistance would be limited to a certain extent, and it would be difficult to compete with the Bis Empire on its own strength.

As for how to effectively use this time, Aika could only think of trying to collect information about the Nemesis Society.

But the main scope of activities of the Nemesis Society is the Bis Empire. How can we get their information...

Aika racked her brains to find a breakthrough behind the stagnation, her feet just moved forward mechanically, and she walked straight past a fork in the road.

The corridor of the palace is not infinite in length, and Aika has reached the end of the corridor without knowing it.

"There is no way."

He looked around and saw that there were no other roads or rooms except the wooden door that was closed in front.

Outside the window is still a green courtyard. When you first come to an unfamiliar environment, it is impossible to tell the direction based on the subtle differences in the furnishings in the courtyard.

Thinking about it carefully, even if you go back the way you came, you may not be able to find the right way. Aika tried pushing the wooden door at the end of the corridor.

The wooden door that can be opened so easily does not seem to lead to the outside of the palace.

Across this wooden door, instead of the fluorescent lighting on the corridor, there is moonlight shining in from the dome.

The dome is a completely transparent barrier that can decompose sunlight into seven colors while still retaining the original silvery white of the moonlight.

Aika walked into this room surrounded by green plants. Under her feet was the ground paved with cracked ashlar. The ashlar reflecting the moonlight would be very cool if she stepped on it with bare feet.

"Is this an indoor garden..."

The slightly humid air and the green scenery are very similar to the indoor garden of Shigezuki Academy.

Different from the current near-summer climate in the Protoss territory, the room built into a greenhouse was slightly hot, and a mist that looked like steam surrounded Aika.

Although the scenery here is indeed beautiful, instructor Letika may be angry if she breaks in without permission.

Aika, who was already about to turn around and leave, pushed aside the huge fan leaves hanging from the branches, and the green path suddenly opened up like a mini park.

In the middle of the indoor garden is a steaming open-air bath.

Milky white liquid continuously flows from the wooden channels on both sides. After entering the open-air bath, it immediately becomes crystal clear, and at the same time, there is a richer water vapor and a fragrance different from that of vegetation.

Looking up at the dome, you can have an unobstructed view of the entire night sky from here.

Because the style was very different from the royal men's bathhouse that she had just used, Aika did not immediately realize the real purpose of this place.

"Now turn around and leave. Just pretend you haven't been here before..."

Aika turned around pretending to be calm. This was indeed the best judgment to solve the current dilemma.

If it hadn't been for the sound of other people's footsteps coming at this moment, Aika would have been able to leave this place of right and wrong that was limited to him safely.

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