Chapter 112: Looming Anxiety

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Sorry it took so long.

- ワイアード

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Tir-La-Noog, Republic of Lemuria

The capital city of the Republic of Lemuria, Tir-La-Noog, boasts a striking blend of modern buildings and medieval historical structures. In the central district, a few skyscrapers rise prominently. Many magical vehicles traverse the streets within the capital. These vehicles, akin to automobiles on Earth, are widely used for transportation in the advanced nations of the Second World.

On the outskirts of the capital, four towers stand at the cardinal points—east, west, south, and north—each accompanied by a base for the Capital Defense Command.

- Eastern Holy Tower, Este Base

- Western Holy Tower, Oeste Base

- Southern Holy Tower, Arsur Base

- Northern Holy Tower, Norte Base

Each of these bases, more akin to fortresses than mere military facilities, is heavily armed and robustly constructed, making them nearly impregnable.

The reason for such military installations, even on the outskirts of the capital, lies in the significance of the four towers. These towers generate a massive dome-shaped magical barrier that envelops the entire capital, playing a crucial role in its defense.

Such anti-hostile magical barrier holy towers are not unique to the capital. They are also found in other cities across the Republic of Lemuria and at key government facilities. Although a single tower would suffice, four towers exist in the capital due to its status as the heart of the nation.

The magical barrier, while designed to protect the city from enemy attacks, rarely interferes with the airships flying within the city. Registered or pre-notified airships can pass through the barrier without issue. Thus, airships can navigate freely above the sacred city without concern for the barrier.

From the top-floor terrace of the Grand Holy Castle El Dios, the equivalent of the United States of America's White House, a man gazed proudly at the capital—an embodiment of the brilliance of magical science and wisdom.

"Watching this scenery built by our great predecessors, I am reminded yet again of how deeply we Lemurians are blessed by the One and Only God Meruela of the Highest and Holiest Divinity."

The Republic of Lemuria, the greatest and most powerful nation in the Second World, is renowned for its cutting-edge technological prowess, known as magical science.

The man, Barclid Enra Ludegnez, the 103rd President of the Republic of Lemuria, stood there.

Taking a deep breath and exhaling, he was about to return indoors in high spirits when a massive shadow fell over the terrace. With his hand already on the doorknob, Barclid turned back and looked up at the sky.

"Oh... That's the flagship Espada of the Central Holy Air Force's 7th Fleet! I see, today marks the return of the expeditionary exercises with the 8th and 2nd Fleets."

A flying behemoth over 200 meters long leisurely glided over the capital, radiating an overwhelming presence and intimidation. Its visage was that of a true ruler of the skies. Even though it was not on a collision course, the surrounding airships instinctively cleared a path, as though acknowledging its supremacy.

"Our nation's mightiest flying battleship. That magnificent form that has vanquished countless heretical nations... Haha, Espada, you are the pride of our nation."

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