"Da-da-da-da-da-da-"
In the dark and gloomy underground corridor, the clear sound of footsteps reverberated like waves of echoes.
Rozen and Matthew followed Nitochris, walking in such a corridor, only feeling depressed and heavy.
There was nothing here, only a tomb-like tunnel and torches inlaid on the wall.
There was no life here, only silence, as if it was rejecting everyone.
"Originally, there were many defensive mechanisms here. Those were used by the Atlas Courtyard to protect this place and prevent people from escaping. However, I've already removed those mechanisms. There are still some that even I haven't had the time to remove or discover. So, remember to follow me closely and don't run around."
Nitocles instructed as she walked in front of the group.
The pharaoh was unexpectedly kind, even for Rozen and Matthew, two strangers, she was still worried about them.
Unfortunately, Rozen's attention was no longer on Nitochris, but he was scanning in all directions.
As a magus with profound magical attainments, Rozen knew what to pay attention to better than Nitochris. He even discovered many protective mechanisms that even Nitochris didn't discover through the power of Spirit Vision and Mind's Eye, which made him secretly amazed.
The protective mechanism and defense system here were quite superb. Except for a powerful magus like Rozen, even Nitochris, the queen of magic, couldn't see the whole picture for a while. It showed that Atlas Courtyard was indeed worthy of its reputation.
Even Rozen didn't dare to casually send his tamed monsters around, and he didn't even dare to use Heavenly Eye, fearing that the tamed monsters or magical fluctuations would trigger some kind of spell, and eventually lead to a chain reaction, causing unnecessary consequences.
If it was only a mechanism to deal with enemies, Rozen naturally didn't need to worry about it, but he was afraid of triggering some self-destruct mechanism.
Therefore, unless it was a relatively long exploration and exploration like Nitochris, Rozen didn't dare to claim that he could completely solve all the secrets of this cellar.
But in the process of exploration, Rozen found several problems.
One of them was …
"The structure of this place is indeed more focused on preventing internal personnel from escaping than preventing others from invading."
This was the same as what the rumors said.
There were no taboos in the Atlas Academy, and any alchemist could conduct forbidden or even inhumane research. The problem was that they could not be brought out of the Atlas Academy, lest the technology brought disaster to the real world. That was why the structure of the Atlas Academy became more complex the deeper one ventured, and the more dangerous it became. If Nitocris had not solved most of the defense mechanisms and defense systems, and even led the way for Rozen and Rozen, even if Rozen was not trapped, he would have been delayed for a long time.
Other than that …
"There isn't a single Alchemist from Atlas Hall left here. There isn't even a single survivor."
This could be seen from the fact that Rozen and the others had not caused any commotion after entering for so long, and Nitocress was also walking forward with her head held high without any scruples.
Matthew seemed to have noticed this problem as well.
"Why aren't there any people from Atlas Courtyard here?"
Matthew asked in confusion.
To this …
"No one is a matter of course." Nitocress said with a serious expression, "Because all the people here have been burned to ashes by the flames."
"Wh …!?" Matthew couldn't help but widen her eyes.
Rozen's eyes also narrowed as he recalled the situation at the entrance of Atlas Academy.
There, the traces of being burned and calcined by flames were clearly visible.
Originally, Rozen thought that it was Nitocress' attack to enter the hidden Atlas Academy, so as to unlock the seal of the ruins of Atlas Academy, causing the cellar to appear on the surface. Now, it seemed that it was not Nitocress' doing.
That was what Nitocles said.
"Haven't you noticed?" Nitocress turned her head and looked at Rozen and Matthew. "This is not the Atlas Academy of this era, but the Atlas Academy of 2018."
As soon as these words came out, Rozen and Matthew stopped in their tracks.
"This … This is the Atlas Academy of 2018?"
Matthew was shocked.
"I see." Rozen understood and said in a deep voice, "Could it be that it was burned to ashes by the flames of the Anthropocene? It feels like this is the Atlas Academy of 2018."
In 2018, the Anthropocene officially began, and all the humans on the ground were burned to ashes. Only Chaldea escaped into the abnormal magnetic field and escaped from the timeline.
If Atlas Academy was burned by the flames of the Anthropocene, then it could only have happened that year.
The people here encountered the disaster of the Anthropocene in 2018, and all of them were burned to ashes.
"The reason why it appeared in this Egypt should be because the distortion of this singularity is stronger than any other singularity. The Lion King's whims almost caused the world to collapse. The end of the world is coming, causing the flames of the Anthropocene to appear on the land. So, because of its fate with Egypt, this place appeared in the desert territory of Pharaoh Osmandis, the Sun King, right?"
That was what Nitochris explained.
"There are no humans here, not even Androids. Only the intact defense mechanism and defense system are preserved. Seriously, since it's going to be burned, don't leave such things behind. I spent a lot of effort to explore to this extent, and I haven't even achieved my goal. If it weren't for Pharaoh Osmandis's fondness for this place, I would have sunk it into the Underworld long ago."
Nitochris said such dangerous words, but it sounded like she was complaining.
Then …
"In general, the valuable places here can be divided into three parts.
"One: The central area, where the main facilities are located.
"Two: The workshop of many alchemists. There are many remnants of research and technology left behind by the apprentices here.
"Three: the storehouse, where there are magic costumes made by countless excellent alchemists for thousands of years. Unfortunately, they seem to be scattered in several places and are hidden very deeply, especially the place where the Seven Great Weapons are sealed, which has not been found until now."
Hearing this, Rozen almost blurted out the question.
"Isn't there a library, a library, or a database here?"
That was what Rozen was looking for.
In those places, Rozan Can could find what he wanted.
It was just …
"There is no such place here."
That was what Nitocles had said.
"All the knowledge and records of Atlas Courtyard are carried by a device, that is, the pseudo-reiatsu calculator located in the center, Three-pointed Hermes."
Hearing that, both Rozen and Matthew had a reaction.
"Pseudo-Reiatsu calculator?"
Matthew was slightly surprised.
After all, as mentioned before, Chaldea's Trismegistes was a Reiatsu calculator, and it was completed with the technical support of Atlas Courtyard to achieve the miracle of Reiatsu transfer and proof of existence.
Could it be …
"The pseudo-reiatsu calculator, Three-pointed Hermes, is the prototype of the Reiatsu calculator, Trismegistes?"
That was Rozen's guess.
Immediately afterward, Rozen decided.
"Then let's go to the central area."
Hearing Rozen's words, Nitochris nodded and led the way.
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