Dark Warlock in the Apocalypse

Chapter 110 Inside of the tower

Some would have fortresses or walls, and others wouldn't.

'In other words, once this quest ends, the difference between us will be almost impossible to catch up to,' Justin thought. Unlike in the past, a single invasion wouldn't be enough to turn the tide of a disadvantageous war. There would even be cities where attacking would be a suicidal act.

Dino, satisfied with the tension on the faces of the pioneers, nodded.

"But you still have a chance. A chance to choose the city you desire."

"There's a test, though, right?" Justin asked.

"Yes. After all, this is a competition. Not everyone can live in a perfect city."

That made sense. If that were the case, there wouldn't be any reason to compete.

"Before you choose the city you want, I should tell you about the ancient civilizations. The story of the predecessors who once lived in this world..."

"No."

Justin cut off Dino's explanation abruptly. There was no mention of any test in the World Breaker. Naturally, he didn't know the specifics of it. But as for the ancient races and the cities, no one here knew as much as he did.

"There's no need for an explanation. I've already made up my mind."

"What?" Dino blinked in confusion.

"Dark Elves."

"...!" Dino's eyes widened as Justin grinned.

"I want the Dark Elves' city."

In the World Breaker, the term "predecessor races" didn't refer to a single race. It was a collective term for all the species that once built civilizations. This included orcs and goblins, who had fallen into the status of monsters. Any intelligent creature that had once lived in a city was considered a predecessor race.

"Forget what I said earlier. There are still things that can surprise me," Derek muttered, dazed, as he stood inside the tower.

What lay beyond the door wasn't the interior of the tower but another world entirely. Above them stretched a clear sky, and far in the distance, they could see mountains and fields.

Rachel was in awe of the sight. "Is this really the inside of the tower?"

"Well, there's no rule saying it has to be the inside of the tower. When we first arrived near the tower, we got here through a scroll, right?" Justin explained.

"Oh!" Rachel clapped her hands, realizing what he meant. The possibility that the tower's doors could be dimensional gates wasn't out of the question.

"But doesn't this seem overly complicated? Wouldn't it be easier to just transport us all at once?" Rachel asked, still puzzled. Read new chapters at empire

"Who knows? I can't guess everything the system has in mind," Justin replied. However, it was clear that showing the pioneers around the tower was intentional. Perhaps it was meant to show them that this world was as vast as Earth.

Just as everyone was starting to relax, conversation flowing more freely, Nathan suddenly pointed to one side, his eyes wide with surprise.

"Hey, guys, look at that!"

"What do you mean, look at... Holy crap."

Everyone followed his gaze, and their jaws dropped in astonishment.

A moment later, Ethan managed to utter a single sentence.

"This is... breathtaking."

What they were looking at was a magnificent castle. Calling it 'beautiful' didn't do it justice. The bricks were as white as pearls, the towers gleamed with gold, and intricate geometric patterns in azure adorned its surface. It looked like a masterpiece of art more than a mere castle.

In all of Earth's history, had there ever been a castle as splendid as this? And they could only see the upper part of it peeking over the high walls, yet even that was enough to leave them in awe.

As they were all captivated by the sight, a voice echoed out.

"Do you like it? The castle that was once ours. The trace of a glorious civilization.