Riku turned his gaze toward Schwi. He would need the assistance of the Ex-Machina for the next stage of his plan; otherwise, it would be impossible to complete. If the Ex-Machina acted as the face of the operation, things would be much simpler.
"Schwi, please contact the Ex-Machina and notify them. We are beginning our plan!" Riku said slowly, addressing her with a serious expression.
Hearing Riku's words, Schwi looked over and nodded. She immediately began uploading the information to the Ex-Machina's central hub network, including the full details of the strategy.
"First, contact the major races. Inform them of our plan and invite them to join the campaign to overthrow the God of War. Tell them that what we need next is a war!" Riku declared, laying out the steps of his strategy.
"Understood. Instructions issued. All Ex-Machina have received the command," Schwi reported expressionlessly. Through her, Riku began to orchestrate a series of movements for the entire Ex-Machina race.
Seeing that things were under control, Ren Isana turned his attention away for a moment and peered into his heart space. When he saw the situation inside, his face was instantly covered in question marks.
Currently, Jibril was talking to Beatrice with an excited look on her face, while Beatrice listened with a deadpan expression, occasionally scribbling notes in a small ledger.
Ren Isana's eyes flashed with surprise. Had they already reached some sort of deal? It looked like Jibril had already started handing over her knowledge.
At that thought, Ren Isana decisively eavesdropped on their conversation. His expression slowly became quite strange as he realized Jibril had been completely captivated by Beatrice's collection of magical tomes.
The two were currently exchanging insights on magic and seemed to be verifying various theories. From the looks of it, they wouldn't be finished anytime soon. *That works out fine. Before the final battle starts, I'll let Beatrice drain this girl dry of everything she knows!*
Although the Ex-Machina had already provided Ren Isana with a vast amount of magic, the library in his heart space hadn't been updated yet. He would leave those matters for Beatrice to handle.
Ren Isana glanced at the situation one last time before withdrawing his consciousness. Just then, Schwi suddenly spoke to him. "The observational units have made contact with the Elves. They are aware of your battle with the Flügel, and they wish to meet you."
The sudden news made Ren Isana blink in surprise. The Elves wanted to see him? And they knew about his fight with Jibril? It seemed they still held a massive grudge against that Flügel.
It made sense. After all, Jibril really didn't act like a decent person. She had trespassed into their territory, and when their interference magic caused her to crash, she got so enraged over a small bump on her head that she wiped out their capital and stole all their magical grimoires.
It was pure banditry. Because of that, the Elves had likely been keeping a constant eye on Jibril, waiting for any chance to take her down. Now that she had been thrashed by Ren Isana, they had naturally noticed immediately. After all, the Elves were a race that could hold a grudge for a very long time.
When the Ex-Machina approached them with Riku's plan, the Elves naturally wanted to investigate the man behind the power. Having figured out the situation, Ren Isana felt a spark of interest and nodded. "Fine, let them come."
Ren Isana recalled that the representative of the Elves during this era was a certain woman with a massive chest—the kind who wore an incredibly revealing outfit. The other representative was a more gender-neutral Elf.
"Understood. Message transmitted." Having received Ren Isana's consent, Schwi immediately relayed the word, and the other party made arrangements at once.
Riku's mission continued to progress with the help of the Ex-Machina. The other races didn't dare to underestimate the Ex-Machina; although they usually stayed out of worldly affairs, their strength was formidable.
As such, the other races were willing to show some respect. Once Schwi finished setting the appointment, Ren Isana went back to organizing the knowledge he had acquired. It would take some time for the Elves to arrive, so he used the interval to sort through his gains.
Over the next few days, Ren Isana remained at the human settlement. He spent his time organizing the magic he had obtained from Schwi while also teaching the children in the settlement how to use magic.
On the other side, Riku was busy managing various affairs. He had successfully contacted numerous races, and most were willing to participate. In the eyes of many, this didn't seem like a human-led initiative, but rather one spearheaded by the Ex-Machina.
That was why everyone had agreed so easily. After all, they had long been fed up with the oppression of the Flügel. Now that a banner of resistance had been raised, everyone was eager to join.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, Ren Isana had not only digested the Ex-Machina's database but had even used [Jianjigu] to reconstruct the original versions of their spells, rather than the Pseudo-Scriptures the Ex-Machina used!
"Big Brother Ren, Leader Riku told me to tell you that the Elves have arrived!" While Ren Isana was relaxing, a young child ran in from outside to deliver the message.
Hearing the news, Ren Isana raised an eyebrow. He sensed the area carefully before nodding. "Alright, I understand. You kids go on and play!"
With that, Ren Isana vanished from the spot. Seeing him disappear into thin air, the child's eyes sparkled with awe. During this period, Ren Isana had taught them [Meditation], and many of the children had already grasped the basics.
Some were already fantasizing about being like Ren Isana one day, able to vanish and reappear at will. It was just too cool; they all adored him!
The meeting point Riku had agreed upon with the Elves wasn't inside the human settlement, but rather at a location a short distance away. Riku had already set out with Schwi as soon as he knew the Elves had arrived.
They had just converged when Ren Isana appeared right on time. The moment he arrived, his gaze immediately fell upon the blonde Elf leading the group.
He had to admit, she was truly well-endowed. Even though she was currently wearing a cloak that completely covered her, it couldn't hide her explosive figure—the kind that would get a photo banned if it were posted online.
Ren Isana's sudden appearance immediately drew the attention of the Elves. There weren't many of them in this delegation—only five people in total. The one leading them was the current head of the Elves, Think Nirvalen.
She looked at Ren Isana, carefully sensing his presence before reaching up to remove her hood, revealing a perfect, beautiful face. She brushed back her long hair, composed herself, and spoke slowly. "Good day, sir."
Ren Isana watched her gestures and couldn't help but marvel inwardly. If he hadn't seen her data beforehand, he might have been fooled by her elegant demeanor, but he knew this woman was actually quite fierce.
She was known for cruelly torturing other races and possessed a strong streak of sadistic tendencies. Beyond that, she was incredibly vengeful—a very interesting individual indeed.
"Hello, Miss Elf." Ren Isana scanned her entire data set, imprinting everything about Think Nirvalen into his memory.
"Think Nirvalen. You may call me Think. Might I ask for your name and... your origin?" Think Nirvalen introduced herself. She desperately wanted to know Ren Isana's name and where he came from.
She had seen the records of the battle between Ren Isana and that Flügel. The magic system he had used was one she had never seen before, which made her—a magical genius—unbearably curious!
This was the primary reason she wanted to meet him. A form of magic that had never appeared in this world was simply too fascinating. She was especially intrigued by the rumor that he possessed an ability to learn any spell simply by seeing it once, his [Jianjigu].
Did such an enviable and terrifying ability really exist? If so, what were its limits? If it only worked on common magic, it wouldn't be as interesting. One of her goals today was to verify this!
"Ren Isana!" Facing Think Nirvalen's inquiry, he gave his name freely.
Hearing the name, Think Nirvalen committed it to memory before speaking again. "I shall remember it, Mr. Ren Isana. I watched your battle with that Flügel. The power you used didn't seem to belong to this world, did it?"
That pillar of light reaching toward the heavens had left an incredibly deep impression on her. She was desperate to know the truth, so she asked the question directly.
"That's right. I am not from this world. If you're interested in learning more, Miss Think, perhaps we could exchange some knowledge?" Ren Isana nodded, admitting the truth without hesitation.
Think Nirvalen's eyes lit up instantly. Seeing this, Riku interjected subtly. "If you wish to exchange knowledge, I suggest doing so after everything is finished. We will have plenty of time then."
It would be too easy to just hand over knowledge for nothing. It was better to use it as a bargaining chip to ensure the Elves put more effort into the upcoming campaign.
"Yes, that makes sense. We don't have much time for a long discussion right now. How about we save the exchange for when everything is over?" Ren Isana immediately caught on to Riku's intent and made the suggestion.
Think Nirvalen frowned slightly, but thinking back to what the Ex-Machina had told her, she understood the plan was about to begin. There really wasn't much room for a long chat.
She knew her own nature; if she truly started an exchange with Ren Isana, she would likely lose all track of time. It was better to wait until the dust settled.
With that decided, Think Nirvalen spoke slowly. "The Elves will cooperate fully with your plan. Once everything is over, I hope Mr. Ren Isana will have a very... deep exchange with me!"
After saying this, Miss Think looked at Ren Isana with burning eyes, hoping for a confirmation. Ren Isana nodded, not refusing the offer. He could certainly guarantee that the exchange would be one she'd never forget.
Actually, he recalled that this woman would pass away thousands of years in the future. He'd have to charm her a bit so she'd remember him, ensuring they could meet again in the future. For an Elf, putting oneself into a deep sleep for a few millennia was a simple task.
Riku saw that Ren Isana understood his meaning, and a flash of joy crossed his eyes. He immediately spoke up to continue the meeting. "Then let us discuss the next phase of the plan. We can have the Ex-Machina link us with the representatives of the other races right now!"