"In the spring of 1127 AD, Helmut, the first minister of the Kingdom's Ministry of War Affairs, gave a speech, declaring that it was 'time to rid the country of pests.' These words were considered to be the difference between the magic system and the magic system in the mysterious history of the future.
Send a signal of challenge, just like the 'Darkest Days'."
Listening to Rochelle's story, Ringer couldn't help but sigh: "It's really ironic."
In the past, magicians helped the kingdom win the Hundred Years War, and the kingdom spared no effort to support them in promoting the magic system. The relationship between the two parties was inseparable. But times have changed, and the positions have changed. Now the magicians stand in the position of the extraordinary ones they once were.
It has become a pest that needs to be eliminated by the times.
"Those in power have always been like this." Rochelle said calmly: "What they need is a sharp blade that can only point at the enemy, rather than a double-edged sword that hurts both others and themselves. If we talk about the extraordinary people in the past
Since erosion and loss of control are the biggest factors of instability, the magicians at this time are only slightly better than them. Because both erosion and loss of control can be corrected through the improvement of the system, but the greed and ambition in people's hearts are not.
It is infinite. As much power as you master, you will want to obtain the corresponding power. The most powerful ones, such as Ursula, the former Minister of Magic, the seven-crown magician and the great sage Nico Flamel, etc., can do whatever they want.
, it is difficult to counteract what you want. In comparison, the cold magic machinery is obviously easier to control."
"So, after the extraordinary ones withdrew from the stage of history, the magicians who had ruled the mysterious world of the mainland for five hundred years faced the same dilemma as their predecessors. The conflict between magic and wizards broke out fiercely. Only this time, it was not a system that wanted to
Instead of replacing another system, it is a controlled system that attempts to eliminate another uncontrolled system. The meanings of both sides are fundamentally different."
Rochelle spoke in a dignified and solemn tone: "As an outstanding strategist and commander of that era, Helmut, who was responsible for instigating the war, knew the importance of information. Therefore, as early as the outbreak of this war,
Previously, the nails of the kingdom were buried in the Holy Land of Magicians: the Modern Magic Research Society. Although it has been silent for a while, it has a special status and has still established alliances with many magic organizations and secret societies. Now, this information
It’s all laid out on Helmut’s desk, clearly visible at a glance.”
In this way, the ending is naturally self-evident.
"It's not so much a war as a one-sided massacre." Rochelle used two cold words to describe its brutality: "The magicians did not expect that their allies who had fought side by side would swing their butcher's knives at them.
Therefore, the war ushered in a rout at the very beginning. Once the wild magicians living in seclusion in cities or villages were exposed, they would be broken in by the special mobile troops of the Dragoon Regiment and directly eliminated; those who belonged to secret societies and evil churches would find them.
The lair was crushed head-on by the army, and finally the well-armed magic soldiers formed a formation and forced them to cut and behead the magicians who were lucky enough to survive."
Without the use of magic, a magician's physical strength is not much different from that of ordinary people. Even if he uses magic, there will be a time limit. Therefore, facing the offensive of the army, he appears to be more vulnerable than an extraordinary person. p>
"After 5 years of this, by 1132 AD, the magicians in the kingdom were either dead or fleeing, and the remaining ones who were unable to escape or were not prepared to escape gathered together, preparing for a desperate fight. The power they gathered should be said to be very powerful
, however, it still failed miserably in the end. This was not due to mistakes on the frontal battlefield, but internally, there was a person who was theoretically absolutely impossible to betray the magicians. He betrayed them and passed the alliance's information to the kingdom, preventing the war from starting.
, it has been declared a failure."
A person who is theoretically impossible to betray a magician chooses to betray... Ringer can't imagine who would theoretically never betray a magician, and who would choose to betray for the sake of profit? Both seem possible.
Things, but when combined they seem so ridiculous.
But he suddenly thought of what Rochelle had just said, and his eyes widened suddenly.
"The ancestor of magic, Merlin Ambrosius." From the mouth of the Fertile Earth Sect practitioner, a shocking name came out: "He led the members of the Modern Magic Research Society to collectively betray the magic world and join the magicians.
camp."
He laughed sarcastically again: "From this point of view, it is difficult to tell whether the Kingdom was able to bury the nails into the Modern Magic Research Society because of Helmut's foresight or the Archmage Merlin's intention.
It’s a mystery.”
After the shock, Ringer's first reaction was not "Why did the Archmage Merlin betray?" This was destined to be an unanswerable question. The thought that came out of his mouth was: "The Archmage Merlin is still alive?"
Five hundred years have passed since the end of the Hundred Years War and the emergence of magicians. Can magicians have such a long lifespan?
"This is not surprising." Rochelle said calmly: "Transcendents and magicians of Sequence 4 and above can call themselves demigods, which shows that their life forms have transcended the boundaries of mortals. Since their power can surpass mortals,
, then the life span can naturally surpass that of ordinary people and reach a realm that cannot be seen by the naked eye."
"So," Linge immediately asked: "Since the Archmage Merlin was still alive at that time, what about the other magicians in the Modern Magic Research Society? Didn't they stand up to stop it?"
The great sage Nico Flamel, the minister of magic Ursula, the seven-crown magician, and the beast mage Aleister Crowley... Could it be that the backbone of the magical era could watch helplessly what they had created?
The system collapsed?
"No."
Rochelle's answer was negative, but at the same time she was affirming something: "They may still be alive, but they have all disappeared. No one stood up to speak out for the magicians, as if...even they gave up magic, thinking that this
A system is backward and will be eliminated."
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"Incredible." Ringer murmured: "It's even more unimaginable."
The history of occultism is much more complicated and profound than the history of anthropology.
Rochelle did not pay attention to his opinion and continued to narrate: "The alliance was betrayed by the Archmage Merlin and was defeated in the Fernet Wilderness of Mount Lamond. This war was later called the 'Ending War of the Kingdom of Magic'" ', so Fennet Wilderness was renamed the Fallen Wilderness. The Ministry of War Affairs then produced more magic weapons, armed more soldiers, and imitated the Ministry of Magic in the past, forming two other legions: Night. Owl and Pegasus are respectively responsible for the security and stability of the city and beyond. The former was renamed the Night Watch under the management of Night Habitat, and the latter was renamed the Balance of Order after the Holy See of Judgment took over."
The history narrated by Rochelle is moving towards the era that Ringer is familiar with. Each and every recent name gradually integrates modern people's thoughts with the disputes and chaos of the 12th century AD.
"Facing the bad news, all magicians are in danger, worried that the fate of extraordinary beings will befall them. At this moment, the magician Solomon, known as the 'Father of Modern Magic', stood up and called on all magicians in the Western Continent. United to resist such brutal acts. On behalf of the magic organization he led, the 'Truth Society', he joined forces with twelve other magic organizations and secret societies to establish an alliance, known in history as: The Thirteen Hermits."
"Thirteen Hermits..." Ringer repeated in a low voice, and then showed a puzzled expression: "Who is Solomon?"
The father of modern magic, this title seems to be second only to Merlin, the ancestor of magic.
"He was once a member of the Modern Magic Seminar. Because he established the standard unit of magic (O's) and the measurement system, laying the foundation of magic, he is considered the greatest magician after Merlin, the ancestor of magic. But Later, because Solomon had different ideas from Archmage Merlin, he betrayed the Modern Magic Seminar, joined the Society of Truth, and soon became its leader. At the critical moment of the magic world's survival, he stood up in time to confront the magicians at that time. It can’t be said that it is a huge inspiration.”
When Solomon was mentioned, Rochelle seemed to have a strange look flashing in his eyes, but he hid it well, so Ringer didn't notice it. After sighing with emotion about the large number of talents in the magic world, he continued to listen to him quietly.
"Solomon represented the Thirteen Hermits and the magicians in the Western Continent, fighting for the white city-state republic that had established a republican system under the leadership of Joan of Arc, and Mindley, which was unified under the iron fist of the red-bearded King Barbarossa. The Ass Empire reached an agreement. These two countries have always been eager to overwhelm the Kingdom of Great Brita and become the hegemon of the Western Continent. Solomon used many great magicians to join the military of the two countries to serve in positions to help them train more magicians. , and the commitment to exchange potion formulas and material resources received their support. However, the officials of the two countries did not come forward to express their stance. Instead, they instructed the domestic nobles to provide material, financial and manpower assistance to Solomon."
"It's ironic that the few surviving extraordinary organizations in the Western Continent have also provided support to the magic coalition led by Solomon. Because although they really want to see the magicians who once suppressed them meet the same ending, they also hope that they will
I can regain my past status, so I support the magician in the war with the kingdom, hoping that the civil strife on both sides will weaken the magician's power, and thus get the opportunity to take advantage of it."
"Such a small move could not be hidden from the eyes and ears of the Kingdom of Great Brita, so they decided to strike first. They found any reason at random, invaded the lands of the two countries, and launched an offensive against the official representatives they introduced to support the magicians.
Mr. Ringer, at this point, history has overlapped with what you know. You should know the identities of the two official representatives who support the magicians that they are going to attack, right?"
Of course Ringer knew, because not long ago, he had just told this history to his companions.
"The White City-State Republic, General Buckner; the Great Empire of Mindelias, the Grand Duke of Mainz..." He whispered as if to himself, but his palms clenched tightly unconsciously: "This is what is called -