Chapter 45: Ch 45 : The Council’s Resolution
Magic Council – Era
"You say that still exists? How is that possible?!" The panicked voice revealed the speaker's identity—Org, a member of the Magic Council, who was overwhelmed by shock and unease.
"About ten years ago, a magic cult devoted to black magic attempted to construct the R-System," another council member muttered, recalling the origins of the Tower of Heaven.
"There were supposed to be seven towers, right? I thought we had completely eradicated all of them," Yajima said uncertainly.
"There's still an eighth tower, located near the waters of Kalmu."
"At this stage... could it already be complete?" One of the council members stared in shock at the towering structure displayed on the circular magic screen, which appeared fully built from the outside.
"Unfortunately, after the investigation team sent back these images, they went missing," a cold voice stated indifferently, devoid of concern for the investigators' fate, as if merely lamenting their failure to fulfill their duties.
"It has been completed," Ultear murmured expressionlessly, gazing at the black tower on the screen.
"Why would the R-System still exist at this point...?"
"The Tower of Heaven," Siegrain, who had remained silent with his arms crossed and eyes closed since the meeting began, suddenly spoke. "It's not the R-System—it's the Tower of Heaven, isn't it?"
"The name hardly matters. It's forbidden magic. Just knowing of its existence could throw the world into chaos," Org said impatiently.