Ethereal Ascendance: A Journey of Transformation (Volume 6)

Vol 6/Chapter 32: Entering the City

"I remember Reed developed something before... a formation that could absorb elements from the surrounding environment, right?"

Faced with everyone's doubts, Nicola fell into deep thought. But no matter how much she speculated, even connecting it to Reed's research, she still couldn't explain everything.

First, this type of formation hadn't been widely used in the main world due to various factors, and its effects were far from ideal. Second, even if the capital was using this formation, the huge consumption would still exist. The main world wasn't like Edenmere - to maintain the capital's barrier for a long time would drain all elements within a ten-kilometer range in just a day or two! But so far, we hadn't seen any signs of this.

"After ruling out all the impossible factors, there's only one answer left..."

Cyrae tilted her head, reaching an unpleasant conclusion.

"So it's really because of the 'System', isn't it?"

I already knew in my heart, and could only sigh in agreement.

From the information I got when peeking into Reider's mind, it was clear that this System could provide various effects out of thin air. Though I wasn't sure exactly how it worked, it definitely gave System carriers huge advantages. As long as Reider had enough of points, getting supplies while under siege shouldn't be a problem. Being even bolder, it might even be possible to run the formation without consuming energy.

"If that's true, then we're in big trouble. This means we can't attack the logistics chain unless we wait until Reider runs out of everything! But how can we break through the capital's defenses?"

Heaven knows how long Reider could hold out with the System, but we weren't planning to wait that long. When we took over this task from Elder Gwendolyn, we planned to finish it quickly. Now Nicola couldn't think of any solution and could only lie helplessly on the bed, staring at the ceiling.

"Not even your Condensation Sword would work?"

Remembering how Nicola could easily break through Lantine Oasis's defenses, I couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"So far I haven't found anything my Condensation Sword can't cut through, but the problem is I can't even get in! You don't know how annoying these barriers are... ah, forget it! I don't know how to explain it!"

Surprisingly, Nicola showed an annoyed expression about the Condensation Sword question. Probably finding it troublesome to explain verbally, she then looked like she couldn't be bothered to say more.

Since it was a negative answer, others stayed quiet. Theoretically, if we could contact Galadra, she should be able to teleport us directly into the capital. But unfortunately, there was no word from her, and even the celestial weapon "Galadra's Eye" she left behind was only set for sending parallel world people home, so we couldn't count on her.

Seeing that nobody had any ideas, I hesitated for a moment before speaking somewhat uncertainly.

"I do have an unpolished trick... but it doesn't work every time. We'd probably need to try it on site to know if it works!"

"Oh? You really have a way?"

Hearing this, Nicola immediately sat up straight. She had always looked down on my abilities, but seeing me nod again in confirmation, she stood up and patted my shoulder, saying, "Then it's up to you!"

Several hours later, when the sky had completely darkened, we finally left Corovots and flew to above the capital Kyndrill.

The entire capital was brightly lit, but there seemed to be very few people on the streets. In stark contrast, the flat areas around the moat outside the city were completely surrounded by dense armies.