Mazino ventured into the first floor challenge of the Tower of Darkness...
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The challenge was quite simple, which was to master the initial control of the element of darkness. This was achieved by learning a skill he found in a white palace floating at the center of the floor.
The palace resembled an ancient temple, like a beacon of light amidst the darkness.
The skill had no name; only fragments of information entered his mind about the uses of the element of darkness and how to master it.
His mastery would be measured by a dark statue holding a white crystal in its hand.
The idea was for him to taint the pure white crystal with the energy of darkness and turn it completely black. However, the challenge lay in the nature of the crystal, which was entirely made of the element of light.
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It would be madness to attempt changing the fundamental components of the element.
As he trained, he felt the aura of both Jahad and Yami.
What was happening in such a short time? Was there an unexpected problem?
Mazino's thoughts were consumed by various reasons that could hinder his plan, but he couldn't figure out anything.
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"Is there something wrong? Why aren't both of them back yet?"
He looked at the two with serious expressions, as he didn't want to waste time in this weak world anymore.
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Jahad looked at Yami and spoke:
"There is an external interference in this world. Do you know why the trainees can't stay in the Hollow World?"
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"Isn't it because of their immense power? I said they could destroy the entire Hollow World..."
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"True, but for further clarification... What distinguishes the trainees is their ability to sense the Dow of the Skies.
The Dow is the power that shapes the world, and there are many Dows."
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"For example, the Dow of Assassination... Those who choose this path train more on elements of darkness, speed, and stealth, among other types..."
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But the difference in Dow lies in the elements themselves.
If you become a trainee on the Dow of the Skies, you will be able to sense the natural laws... and laws are the essence of the world.
A simple example... You use the element of fire. When you become a trainee, you must understand the power of the law of fire...
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And the problem is that even the simplest understanding of a law equals gaining tremendous power... Laws are extremely dangerous.
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Laws are divided into nine categories in all worlds, and each category is divided into nineteen smaller levels...
Understanding laws is a very complex matter. Most of the major and powerful factions in the main worlds have reached, at most, the fourth category.
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And the problem is that apparently, this world is trapped by the law of spacetime, which is one of the most difficult laws to exist, especially the law of time...
An external faction wants to take control of this world."
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Mazino's mind was overwhelmed as he tried to absorb all the information he heard...
Damn it, the essence of all this talk is that laws are the energy that governs the world... and that's what he should train on.
In addition, this world is trapped... What is the center of the world?
Before he could ask, Jahad continued his chatter:
"Hollow Worlds have a center... and the center is what prevents the world from collapsing because there are no laws here...
That's why it's considered a valuable treasure...
The center of the world is extremely useful in honing weapons... but it is necessary for the center to reach a certain level of energy accumulation... Imagine if the center were an energy battery..."
Continue to absorb energy up to a certain degree. At this degree, the powerful factions intervene to take control.
The problem is that the Gray Magus can enter here without the world being destroyed...
There are already two currently here...
I believe they are the reason for the cessation of the war between all species on this continent...
There are gray formations that separate the continent and divide it into three regions: humans, monsters, and demons.
Mazino's thoughts were engulfed in this moment. What does a gray magus with a gray formation mean?...
This is equivalent to a trainee...
Since they can enter, it means they are not trainees in terms of spiritual energy...
Damn, this nonsense has become extremely complicated... because we have to calculate the strength of this new faction...
It wouldn't be good to create a strong enemy while I'm still here... damn it.
Some black veins appeared on Mazino's forehead from excessive thinking...
Then Yami spoke up:
"Jaha always complicates things... a stubborn drunkard.
You haven't explained anything important."
Mazino looked at this scene happening for the first time.
What is happening here? These idiots are fighting at a time like this. Damn...
"Alright, Commander, this will be a great opportunity...
We have already taken control of the center.
When it matures, we will be the ones to take it... but the problem is what will happen after that... because everyone in the clan is currently extremely weak...
Including yourself, if we take the center, this world will be destroyed.
And you won't be able to survive in the main worlds... because you won't withstand the pressure...
The pressure of the worlds and their laws is extremely strong.
Everyone will die once the center is removed...
That is the first problem...
The second problem is that they don't know that we control the center. And if we don't take it during its maturity, they will discover it, and there will be a fight... a fight of gray magi that will lead to the destruction of the place as well...
In both cases, I don't have much time left..."
Damn, half a year, and I have to reach the level of a trainee.
That's impossible... Energy is almost depleted in this world. It will take a lot of time...
Damn, there's one last solution...
We will take all the resources of this world for ourselves...
I have summoned everyone...
"Listen, you bastards... we will corrupt the world.
We will benefit greatly from the task range during this period.
And we will start with humans. The important thing is to obtain valuable resources.
Increase your power to the level of a trainee at any cost...
If you don't, you will die when the place is destroyed. Hahahaha!"
Mazino burst into hysterical laughter.
"It seems we will pay our respects to that monk..."