The layer ranging from 10 to 40 kilometers underground is known by the Clock Tower as the Grand Magecraft Circuit Layer, also referred to as the Vein Corridor Ordwin.
This subterranean region is permeated by immense Magecraft Circuits, which spread out like an intricate root system. These circuits are indestructible, forming a vast underground forest. At certain connection points, nodal spaces emerge, where a multitude of Phantasmal Beasts reside, including some colossal creatures that have even entered the realm of Divine Beasts.
Contemporary Mages are unable to destroy these massive Magecraft Circuits, so they excavate around them, creating numerous passages. This also makes the area a gigantic underground labyrinth.
Beyond this layer, at 40-60 kilometers down, progress becomes extremely difficult. This level is enveloped in powerful Mana, with countless formidable defensive Boundary Fields densely packed throughout, whether naturally occurring or artificially placed is unknown.
Mages from the Clock Tower discovered the headless remains of a massive dragon, over 2 kilometers long, here. They speculate that the dragon exhausted itself attempting to dig further down.
The dragon has been dead for an unknown number of years; its remains have fused with the surroundings. Numerous Boundary Fields protect the dragon's heart and bones, rendering them impervious to even the most powerful attacks.
The next layer down, at 60-80 kilometers, represents the limit of human exploration. Here, the dragon's head was unearthed. What immense power this creature possessed, to have its head continue so far after its body perished!
Even the mighty dragon could not breach this layer, and humans have yet to surpass the dragon's achievement.
However, just because humans cannot, does not mean the fairies cannot.
The immense Magecraft Circuits densely covering the second layer are believed to be part of a colossal magic circle used by an ancient fairy race to transport themselves and other Phantasmal Beasts into the Inner World.
And the coordinates for this Inner World are actually in the very deepest layer, 8 kilometers beyond.
That place is called the Fairy Domain.
This is merely speculation; no one has truly been able to prove it. But just over ten days ago, the Fairy Queen led her fairies into the Spirit Tomb through another Spirit Tomb rift entrance. They crushed everything in their path until they reached the second layer, and then began preparing to activate those immense Magecraft Circuits!
This is enough to suggest a connection between these massive Magecraft Circuits and the fairies. While it's still unclear what the fairies intend to do by reactivating the circuits, they must be stopped!
The Clock Tower's experts, having long since received distress signals, mobilized swiftly. They quickly entered the Spirit Tomb and engaged in battle with the fairies.
Mages and fairies have fought many times before, with victories and losses on both sides, and pent-up frustrations all around.
In the outside world, neither Mages nor fairies would dare to fight all-out, for fear of harming others. If the Fairy Queen unleashed her full power, destroying a city would be effortless.
But here, even if you fight with all your might, you cannot shake those massive Magecraft Circuits, so what is there to fear! Various powerful skills are unleashed without restraint, as if they cost nothing! Consequently, the battle this time has been extremely brutal.
On the fairy side.
Several Fairy Knights led the fairies in battle against the Mages. They were outnumbered, but in terms of strength, they were no less formidable than the human side.
Fairy Knight Lancelot (Melusine), Fairy Knight Tristan (Barghest), Fairy Knight Gawain (Barghest).
These three powerful members of the Fairy Knights of the Round Table stood at the forefront, truly displaying indomitable courage.
Fairy Knight Gawain is currently female; to be precise, all three Fairy Knights are currently female. They are not the true Knights of the Round Table, but rather fairies who have used their Spirit Origin to gain their power, much like Mash.
But this does not diminish their strength; on the contrary, as fairies by origin, the power they unleash is even greater.
The Mages are currently in a difficult position; attacking them wouldn't yield much result, but if they ignore them, the fairies will activate the massive Magecraft Circuits.
Even the powerful individuals capable of opposing the three Fairy Knights dare not act rashly, because not long ago, Magdaniel, a powerful noble and the Lord of the entire Foundation Department, made a move and was severely wounded.
It was truly unlucky.
He was certainly not the only Lord who took action, but a sudden attack came directly at him, as if it had locked onto him!
It was the light and shadow of a Holy Lance, a Magecraft projection called Rhongomyniad!
With just one spear thrust, Lord Magdaniel was already on the verge of death. Naturally, the other Lords dared not show themselves again.
However, without powerful combatants to suppress them, the Fairy Knights' actions became increasingly audacious.
Many immense Magecraft Circuits have already been lit. No one knows what will happen when all the magic circuits are fully activated.
Perhaps, at that time, these fairies will be transported to the Inner World again, just like in ancient times. That would resolve a good deal of trouble. But… what if it's not that?
No one dares to gamble on this. Therefore, the Clock Tower's high-ranking officials have gathered here, planning a full-scale general offensive within a temporarily erected tent.
"Magdaniel is out of commission. Our manpower will be even scarcer now. We cannot sit idly by; waiting is merely a slow death. We must take the initiative!"
Bartholomew Lorelei, the current head of the Bartholomew family, spoke. Her mood had been consistently poor recently, not only due to the fairy attacks but also the disappearance of Bartholomew Flender, an important family member.
As a crucial member of the family, although Lorelei did not particularly like him, she still had to be concerned. He had been missing for over ten or twenty days now. After this battle was over, an investigation would commence immediately.
"The fairies of the other six families are manageable, but we need to be wary of those three Fairy Knights. Lorelei and I can each handle one, but with Magdaniel gone, who can stop the remaining one?"
Bartholomew, the Lord of the Creation Department, spoke. She was an elderly female Mage, over seventy, but her combat power remained top-tier.
Hearing Bartholomew's words, the other Lords frowned. Lorelei then spoke.
"The Fairy Knights aren't the most important thing right now! The main concern is the Fairy Queen, who attacked from the shadows. I think the two of us shouldn't waste our time on the Fairy Knights. All of you together, hold back the three Fairy Knights, while Bartholomew and I Directly Attack the Dragon's Lair! We'll go take down the Fairy Queen!"
Lorelei's expression was incredibly firm, seemingly full of confidence.
But… Bartholomew's eyebrow twitched.
"This old woman hasn't lived enough yet. Is there any news from the Marshal?"
Bartholomew asked.
Everyone shook their heads. At this critical moment, the Magecraft Marshal was not at the Clock Tower, otherwise they wouldn't be in such a passive position.
"Then… this will be difficult. Do we have to ask the Director?"
Bartholomew sighed worriedly. Just then,
"I heard Magdaniel was injured! How is he?"
Waver entered the tent with his people, and everyone's gaze turned towards him.
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