It Is Fate To Be Loved by the Villains chapter 298

298. Magic Tower

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“Sorry to call you suddenly, Dowd Campbell.”

That sentence came out in a voice made up of electronic sounds.

“I originally heard that you would be enjoying your vacation around now.”

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“…Actually, it wasn’t that fun.”

It was a series of dizzying moments, even if you just trace back your memories.

First of all, when I think about revealing my naked body to an unspecified number of people, it is not a very happy memory.

When I said those words with a bitter smile, the huge steel body across from me shrugged.

This is a cyborg that I have encountered several times before.

A member of the Magic Tower named Alpha. The man whom Caliban feared, calling him ‘the Executioner’.

“Still, this is something that should have been carried out a little later. “This happened without any message to you.”

“…I agree with that.”

I have no intention of refuting that statement.

“Honestly, I didn’t expect to be taken away so suddenly. Me too.”

Now, I am moving to the Magic Tower with this human.

This is a matter related to the ‘transportation’ of the Marquis Bogut that was mentioned a while ago.

“I understand. “It’s the first time I’ve seen executives take such a strong stance.”

“Strongly?”

“They say they want to see you as soon as possible. “It’s a top research priority.”

“I heard that my only role was to transport prisoners.”

“That’s right. “Administratively speaking.”

“…”

Alpha’s head suddenly turned.

“…The human being escorted over there is also a human being, and it seems that your importance has also skyrocketed within the Magic Tower for some reason. “I don’t understand either.”

What kind of wind has blown among people who are usually locked in their labs and don’t even come out?

After saying that, Alpha sighed and continued his sentence.

“…It’s really unusual to see them send something like this and ask you to bring it back right away.”

After saying that, Alpha tapped the seat of the ‘flying object’ we were currently riding.

The most commonly used means of transportation in the Sera worldview is the carriage.

Anyway, it may be because it looks the most formal and is the item that has been used for the longest time.

However, it is not a worldview where the level of technology is particularly low, so surprisingly, it is also a commonly used place with a fantasy feel, such as steam engines such as trains and portals.

Of course, nevertheless.

I think the anti-gravity hovercar is progressing a bit too quickly.

“…”

“…”

“…”

Elnor and Prime Minister Sullivan, who are riding with me, are objects, and even I look at the ground moving away at an incredible speed with a dumbfounded expression.

No, although I have been on an airplane before, I have never experienced an object the size of a car floating in the air like this.

Carrying five people

Unlike me, who has at least some experience floating in the air, there is no need to express the level of surprise that Elnor and the Prime Minister must be feeling.

Of course, if you ask why these people are here.

Prime Minister Sullivan is going as a representative of the Empire, and Elnor is…

“…”

…I’m not sure what my role is either.

However, considering that Elnor said with a proud face, ‘I also received permission to enter the magic tower,’ and the Alpha did not immediately stop Elnor, it is unlikely that it was a lie.

‘…The only possibility is…’

The only person who can provide a link between Elnor and the Magic Tower is Professor Astrid, with whom she has met and talked at least once.

There is a high probability that there was some kind of conversation with that person.

“…How far does this go?”

While I was thinking about those thoughts, Elnor spoke those words with an uncharacteristically slightly blue face.

The speed at which it is rising is so frightening that even a human whose complexion does not change at all is appalled.

“It will go up pretty high!”

And those words came back from the back seat.

These are the words spoken in a cheerful voice by the Marquis Bogart, who was completely disfigured and wearing a tattered prison uniform.

“Because there is a reason why the Magic Tower has not revealed even a piece of its information to the world!”

“…First of all, you are a prisoner.”

Alpha said those words in a half-fazed voice, still cheerful and not caring about his situation.

Once again, he seems to be tired of this man’s optimism.

Of course, in the meantime, the hovercar carrying all these people was marching high at an incredible speed.

Things on the ground look like dots. Clouds can even be seen floating around the hover car, which has soared to an altitude that even flying birds cannot reach.

As soon as such a scene began to appear, Alpha soon opened his mouth again with a sigh.

“Actually, calling it a tower is a bit absurd.”

Since it started out as a tower-shaped research institute, it is still called that way out of symbolism.

The Magic Tower as an actual structure is very far from that name.

“Introduction, everyone.”

Alpha crossed her arms and said that sentence.

“This is Magic Tower, a think tank where the world’s best minds gather.”

“…? “There’s nothing nearby-“

Before those words could continue.

Piercing through the clouds, something huge appeared.

“…!”

I see Elnor and the Prime Minister’s mouths open at the same time.

My reaction probably won’t be that much different.

Wouldn’t anyone who saw a huge ‘air fortress’ floating in the air have a similar reaction?

“It has a mass of about 40 megatons and a total area of 600 square kilometers… It is a metropolis floating in the air. “There are not that many residents.”

Actually, just like the explanation, no matter how much I bend my neck, I can’t even see the end. I can’t even imagine how big it is.

And near the structure that boasts such overwhelming majesty, you can see a huge force field surrounding the target on all sides to protect it from external shocks, as well as aerial interception-type unmanned combat machines guarding the nearby area.

“…”

Isn’t this really a science fiction genre?

The Sera production team said in an interview that they only put the Magic Tower as dummy data because it felt like the balance would be disrupted if it was officially released in the game.

Seeing this, I immediately understand why.

‘…That’s why they gave away that kind of equipment freely.’

Considering the worldview’s average technology, such as optical camouflage, I thought it made no sense to spread ridiculous over-technology to the imperial nobles just because they sponsored some money, but after seeing this, I immediately understand.

For those who can build structures like this, that level of technology would be nothing more than a by-product that they could do without!

“…”

Then.

A question arises that arises from the fact itself.

‘…Girls who can make things like this, why are they so interested in me…?’

In fact, I don’t know everything because it’s not a group that has a lot of information even within the game.

I remember that the researchers at Magic Tower were, as Alpha said, people who responded that everything other than their ‘research project’ was okay.

Is there any reason why such guys would ‘suddenly’ show interest in me?

“…”

I don’t understand.

If anything comes to mind, it’s probably a devil-related power.

As I continued to think like that, the hover car carrying the group began to slowly glide.

One of the platforms sticking out of the air fortress slowly protrudes outward. It seems that even the landing system is completely unmanned, and no one is seen during the entire process.

“Then, shall we go in?”

Yes.

Nothing will change just by thinking about it.

Anyway, it’s a problem that you have to deal with to find out.

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“Wow.”

As soon as I got off at the ‘stop,’ those groans naturally came out.

Although I had just heard from Alpha that there weren’t many people stationed here, I had no idea that something like a real ‘android’ would be wandering around like nothing happened.

Elnor and Prime Minister Sullivan got off the hovercar together and looked around hesitantly.

“…The floor is all made of rare metal…”

“…Not even the imperial palace was built this luxuriously…”

“…What is that, an automated money automaton…?”

“…Everyone’s movements are too smooth for something like that. Like a real human…”

In their own country, they are the worst people in the world, but here and now, the feeling of being infinitely smaller is conveyed earnestly.

The article said that the source of fear comes from the unknown. How can you maintain confidence when things you don’t know are flying around everywhere?

“First of all, I will take this person and throw him in a suitable place. “We will prepare a place for you to stay soon, so feel free to rest until tomorrow.”

“What are your plans for tomorrow?”

After hearing my question, Alpha quietly rolled the lens equipped with a laser sensor and looked at me.

“This is a hearing for the Marquis Bogart here. “Maybe you will join too.”

“…Why do I need to be there…?”

“Maybe you’ll find out when you go.”

Those words rang out calmly.

While speaking, Alpha’s gaze looked directly into my eyes, a little more heavily than usual.

“Oh, and. “Can I ask you one thing when you come to the hearing?”

“…Yes?”

What kind of favor are you asking out of the blue?

Thinking like that, I tilted my head.

Alpha, who was silent for a moment, opened his mouth with a smile.

“You probably won’t have such a good experience while you’re in here.”

“Yes?”

And.

“The Tower is corrupt, Dowd Campbell. “I was tainted by evil.”

Suddenly, those words came out.

Without any context, prior information, or background explanation.

“Professor Astrid, me, and the idiot who called himself a prisoner here have known this for a long time.”

Just such a sentence. Calmly.

It came out looking straight at my face.

It was naturally difficult to read facial expressions because it was a machine, but the expressions contained within were conveyed clearly.

Compassion for those who are swept up in hardship.

And.

An unknown ‘expectation’ hanging slightly at the edge.

“So, resist.”

“…”

“For that, the stage had been set up a long time ago.”

Standing still without saying a word under the weight of that sentence.

Alpha chuckled and continued.

“Oh, and.”

The lens took a quick look at Elnor and Prime Minister Sullivan.

“Have a good night.”

“…”

“We’ll probably be sharing the same room.”

The reason why that sentence sounded more meaningful than the previous words was because of my mood, right?

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