Magic Is Learned For Nothing [EN]: Chapter 453

Magic is Learned in Vain – 454

# 454

Why are you all doing this to me? (2)

Armageddon.

A great inter-racial, inter-dimensional war that occurred approximately 20,000 years ago.

Although the records only remain in ancient texts, it is said that the world’s order was re-established because of that war.

The reason why dimensions were divided into the Demon Realm, Hell Realm, Heaven Realm, Human Realm, and Formless Realm was also because of it.

Originally, all races existed in the same dimension.

However, the great war, triggered by someone, lasted for over 1,000 years, and 98 percent of the races became extinct.

It was the most hideous war in the history of the continent, with no winners and only losers.

Even though the continent was devastated by the Black Dragon 250 years ago, it is nothing more than child’s play compared to Armageddon.

Scholars warned that if Armageddon were to happen again, the planet they live on would disappear.

Therefore…….

Most scholars predicted that Armageddon would not happen again.

The idea of all races mingling and waging war is absurd.

But…….

White Dragon Tbone said with his own mouth that Armageddon might happen.

Dragons do not speak carelessly.

They could not lie due to the incredibly binding Dragon Words [a magical oath system that prevents dragons from uttering falsehoods].

That is why they use clever rhetoric.

Rhetoric that is true, but hides the real truth. So, people who have talked to dragons say they are very cunning.

From the dragon’s point of view, it was an unavoidable choice.

Dragon Words are the binding force that gives dragons the dignity of gods, but conversely, they are also a shackle that binds them.

Considering that…….

Tbone’s words were true.

“Ah, Armageddon?”

Sharonz forcibly suppressed her dizziness. If the Vampire Shaman Scratch had not put healing power into her back, she might have collapsed from the shock.

“Yes. Armageddon.”

“You’re a dragon, so you wouldn’t lie, right?”

“That’s right.”

“Can I ask you a few questions?”

“As many as you want.”

A great war is coming, one that even dragons cannot guarantee their lives in. She didn’t want to see the vampires she had been close to die in droves.

She wanted to give any help she could to increase their chances of survival.

“Who is causing Armageddon?”

“I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“No.”

“How do you know Armageddon is happening if you don’t know?”

“Because the Dragon Lord will declare war.”

“Against whom?”

“Against all races except us.”

“Wait a minute. Are you saying that the dragons and all the races on the continent are going to fight?”

“It’s not just the dragons. I know that a significant number of races are with the dragons.”

“Why on earth?”

“I want to ask the Dragon Lord if I ever meet him. Why is this happening all of a sudden?”

“It’s not just one or two people who will die.”

“That’s right. Half of the continent will be destroyed in the early stages of the war. Because we’re going to pour all our firepower into it.”

“…….”

“Humans will disappear in this war. Races that have deep relationships with humans will also disappear. The continent will be reorganized by someone. I don’t know who that someone is either. Anyway, I’ll make you an offer. Form an alliance with us. Vampires are strong, aren’t they? The Dragon Lord will be happy to accept you.”

Sharonz felt her mind go blank.

The words she heard from Tbone were too unrealistic.

It was like watching a recent disaster movie.

It’s fun and heart-pounding.

But it doesn’t harm the audience at all.

That’s how it felt.

But when she looked at Tbone’s eyes, that thought disappeared.

Cold sweat streamed down her spine.

What Tbone is saying is not a joke.

He’s saying it sincerely.

She didn’t feel any signs. How could no one have known until things progressed this far?

What the hell has the intelligence agency been doing?

“You have a look on your face that says, ‘Why didn’t we know?'”

“That’s right. We have a pretty competent intelligence agency.”

“It was a top secret matter known only to the top management. So we didn’t know until things progressed this far. But now the order has been given. There’s no escape. We have to follow, whether it’s good or bad.”

All sorts of thoughts swirled in Sharonz’s head.

This is the first time she has had so many thoughts in such a short period of time. What should I choose?

The first person who came to her mind was Legion.

With his help, the Vampire Kingdom was barely able to survive.

Not only the Vampire Kingdom.

The Lycanthrope Kingdom also survived.

Thinking back to that time, it’s dizzying.

Mutual destruction!

The Lycanthrope Kingdom would have been destroyed, and the Vampire Legion, which had advanced towards the Baroque Kingdom, would not have returned alive.

The enraged humans might have wiped out the vampires.

Legion was the one who pulled them out of that swamp.

Now, they were living with the Lycanthrope Kingdom, having resolved some of their animosity.

There was still some awkwardness, but they no longer drew their swords and tried to kill each other as soon as they met.

The Vampire Kingdom’s life has also become very prosperous due to trade with the Alexander Territory.

Vampires are much stronger than humans. In terms of force, one vampire could take on dozens of soldiers.

But the civilization they had created over a long period of time could never be matched by vampires.

In particular, all kinds of products that were invented almost every day made even the vampires gape.

The factory plays magic radio while working. Efficiency has increased significantly.

Some wealthy vampires have 52-inch OLED magic TVs in their homes.

The screen…….

It’s really amazing.

You can also watch movies for 30 silver a month.

The most amazing thing was the wide-area bus.

A direct road was laid from the Extreme Sea to the Legion Territory. It cost a lot of money, but thanks to that, the amount of goods traded increased more than 100 times.

It also became possible to travel between regions.

In the past, it took a month to reach the Extreme Sea from the Alexander Territory.

In particular, it took a lot of time to cross the peaks of the Dusseldorf Mountains, which were full of eternal snow.

Now?

A tunnel was dug.

The time that used to take more than fifteen days has been shortened to just one hour.

Thanks to this, a lot of tourists come to the Extreme Sea in the summer to escape the heat.

The Extreme Sea, where no one had ever come, suddenly became overflowing with tourists.

Sharonz even established a separate organization called the Ministry of Culture and Tourism to attract tourists.

It’s all thanks to Legion.

She was sincerely grateful to Legion.

Conversely, following Tbone’s words meant turning Legion into an enemy.

“Follow me. I will protect your race.”

Tbone said again.

His eyes were telling the truth. He doesn’t want to see the vampire race destroyed.

Sharonz looked at Scratch and the vampire knights. They, too, were not breathing properly, perhaps because they had heard shocking news.

Soon!

Who wouldn’t be afraid when a war that would turn the world upside down was about to begin?

“Will you follow my will?”

Sharonz said to Scratch and the vampire knights.

“You are our queen. You are also the greatest in the history of the kingdom. How could we enjoy such glory if it weren’t for Your Majesty? Do as Your Majesty wishes. We will follow whatever choice you make.”

“We have the same opinion.”

“Thank you.”

Sharonz nodded.

She felt much lighter after Scratch and the vampire knights said that.

Sharonz, who had made up her mind, looked straight at Tbone.

“Have you made a decision?”

“Yes.”

“You will follow me.”

“I’m sorry.”

“…….”

Tbone’s eyes twitched. An unexpected answer came back. The fate of the race is at stake. No race can survive without following the dragon.

Tbone thought so.

“Sorry? What do you mean by that?”

“I will be with the humans.”

“Didn’t you hear what I said? Humans will be wiped out in this war. Even if they survive, it will be a very small number.”

“No.”

Sharonz shook her head.

“Humans……, no, he is not that weak.”

“Who the hell are you talking about?”

“There is such a man.”

Sharonz, who thought of Legion, smiled and turned her back on Tbone.

The moment she leaves this place, it’s war.

You never know when and where things will break out. She had to hurry back to her country to prepare for war.

Every minute and every second was precious.

“It’s a pity about you. If you leave here, you and I will become enemies. All the dragons that were sleeping in the world are awakening. Small fries like me can’t even show their faces. But I can protect you.”

“I’m sorry.”

Sharonz and the vampires left Tbone’s lair.

“You will be destroyed.”

Tbone’s chilling voice pierced their backs like needles.

“We’ll have to see who’s longer and who’s shorter [We’ll see who comes out on top].”

* * *

Western region of the Baroque Kingdom.

Military city, Nakjin.

The Baroque Kingdom is a country with clear advantages and disadvantages. When the kingdom’s power is strong, it borders many countries, so it can accept many cultures and become an even stronger country.

But when the kingdom’s power is weak, there are many foreign invasions. So far, the kingdom has been invaded hundreds of times. Nevertheless, the kingdom was still standing firm.

Count Dorothy, the lord of the military city of Nakjin, was a warrior who had inherited the prestigious Oz family.

The Oz family, who had been protecting this area for generations, was called the gatekeeper of the west.

So far, the Empire has invaded 12 times through this place. Among them, the Oz family has blocked ten invasions.

They were breached twice and the capital, Poman, was captured.

The king knelt before the Empire’s commander-in-chief and kowtowed [knelt and touched his forehead to the ground in submission], suffering national humiliation.

After suffering national humiliation, 20,000 unmarried women and 20,000 wagons worth of food and treasure were plundered.

The kingdom’s internal affairs were disrupted to the point where the entire kingdom was faltering. It is also said that nearly 100,000 people starved to death that year due to lack of food.

At the time, almost all the warriors of the Oz family were killed. Nevertheless, the reason why the Oz family still exists is because the maids held the eldest sons, who were babies, in their arms and jumped into the river.

They desperately saved the babies and raised the Oz family.

That only happened twice.

Nevertheless, the Oz family is still going strong.

Count Dorothy does not forget the national humiliation and disgrace. He had no doubt that the day would come when he would retaliate against that damn Empire.

But the rumors he heard were not very good.

It was good news that a new king had been enthroned.

A young and healthy king is much more advantageous in running the country than an aging king.

However, he heard that there was a figure playing with such a young king.

Was it the great traitor Duke Legion or something?

Rumors that the kingdom’s internal affairs would be disrupted because of that bastard reached even this place, which is the farthest from the royal family.

Count Dorothy swore that he would teach the great traitor Duke Legion a lesson if he ever met him.

“Your Excellency. Something terrible has happened.”

A time to rest after lunch.

The adjutant burst into Count Dorothy’s office, where he was spending time alone drinking wine.

He was so surprised that he almost dropped his wine. What if he was watching a porn video? Why is he opening the door so recklessly without any manners?

“Why?”

“The Empire…….”

“What about the Empire?”

“The Empire’s army is approaching.”

“What?”

“Y, you must hurry and check.”

At the adjutant’s words, Count Dorothy left the wine glass he was drinking from carelessly and went up to the castle walls.

Already, dozens of knights who had been working the night shift were in place on the castle walls.

They couldn’t even see Count Dorothy. That meant they were so focused on the front.

Count Dorothy’s face immediately hardened as he climbed onto the castle walls.

He had never seen so many troops before.

The horizon was filled with the Imperial Army. Everywhere he looked, it was all the Imperial Army.

“W, what the hell is this?”

Count Dorothy could not hide his shock.

It was the first time he had ever been intimidated before fighting.

It was the same for the knights of the Oz family, who were known as veterans.

An army that fills the field of vision in front of you…….

* * *

Even though the overall situation was getting very bad.

The Legion Territory is peaceful.

Now, an untimely Legion Territory Strongest Tournament was being held.

A small question of who is the strongest in the Legion Territory spread to everyone.

In fact, people who drank alcohol fought because of it.

Silke submitted a proposal for the Territory Strongest Tournament to Legion-

Legion.

“No, why do I have to do that when I’m so busy! No!”

“Lord! It would be a disaster if you simply crushed the wishes of the territory residents.”

“Why is that a disaster? You’re trying to do something strange! I’d rather work a little more during that time and make money.”

“Oh, you’re saying something terrible. You’ll get hit by a stone if you do that [suffer bad luck]. You have to rest enough to work enough.”

“Do I really have to do this?”

“You have to.”

“Ugh, everyone’s crazy.”

In the end, he reluctantly signed the approval.

In a situation where Armageddon was about to begin.

They held the Territory Strongest Tournament.