Chapter 428: [426] Watcher!
Itogami Island—a man-made marvel situated at the heart of the Pacific Ocean, floating roughly 230 kilometers south of Tokyo.
This artificial city, constructed by linking colossal floating structures, is a technological and magical masterpiece.
Spanning a total area of 180 square kilometers and home to a population of approximately 560,000, the island operates as a special administrative district with its own political system. It's also known as the Demon Special Zone.
Thanks to the warm ocean currents, Itogami Island enjoys perpetual summer. Even in winter, temperatures rarely drop below 30°C, making this a place where cold weather is nonexistent.
Strolling through the streets of the island, enjoying a Häagen-Dazs ice cream, August appeared relaxed.
Heat meant nothing to him. As a Primogenitor, his immortal body rendered such inconveniences irrelevant. Still, August found himself puzzled at how someone like Kojou Akatsuki—a Fourth Primogenitor—could struggle with high temperatures to the point of frequently skipping classes during an entire school term. It was baffling.
Today, August's destination was none other than the core of Itogami Island—Keystone Gate.
Located at the island's center, the Keystone Gate was an immense, 12-story complex and the tallest building on the island. Shaped like an inverted pyramid, it housed government offices, municipal buildings, hotels, and various commercial establishments, serving as the island's vital hub.
As he rode the maglev train, August admired the ingenuity behind the artificial island. It was a miracle born from the fusion of technology and magic, a testament to humanity's boundless creativity.
When he arrived at his stop, he stepped off the train and gazed at the imposing Keystone Gate. His sharp eyes glimmered with intrigue.
Deep beneath this structure lay the very core of Itogami Island, the foundation of its existence, and the repository of its keystone.