Miracle Summoner

"The weapon capable of destroying the world…!?"

Hearing Nitocris' words, Mash couldn't help but turn pale.

On the other hand, Rozen wasn't surprised at all.

"So it really is like this, huh?"

Rozen murmured softly.

From the moment he saw Nitocris appear here, claiming she was exploring Atlas under the orders of Ozymandias, Rozen had already guessed what Ozymandias' objective was.

"That Pharaoh intends to use Atlas' ultimate weapon against the Lion King."

Exactly.

Ozymandias' goal was to deal with the Lion King.

Even though, judging from the current situation and what everyone in this Singularity has said, the Lion King and the Sun King are not enemies and have no direct conflicts, the seeds of discord were already sown.

"If the Sun King could predict even my arrival, then he must have seen through the true nature of Rhongomyniad. He knows that the Lion King's goal is to use humans with purely virtuous souls as a 'seed,' preserving them and summoning the Tower at the End of the World. When that happens, this Singularity will collapse, human history will be destroyed, the outer layers of the world will be stripped away by the storm at the world's end, and the apocalypse will come. Facing this situation, if he does nothing, not only will he perish, but his kingdom and this desert will also be reduced to ash."

Hence, in the end, Ozymandias couldn't just stand by and watch the Lion King continue like this.

However, to contend with the Lion King, Ozymandias' power alone was insufficient.

Even though Ozymandias is one of the most powerful Heroic Spirits, capable of competing for the title of the strongest, facing the Lion King—who has ascended to godhood, wields Rhongomyniad, and is enhanced by three Holy Grails—would be beyond his capability.

Rozen was certain that the current Lion King had already surpassed ordinary Heroic Spirits, likely able to rival even the Grand-class.

Thus, confronting the Lion King as he is now, Ozymandias stands no chance.

But Ozymandias is not just the mightiest Pharaoh; he is also a world-renowned politician, military strategist, general, artist, and architect. Even when faced with a formidable enemy, he would not give up easily. Moreover, as someone who prides himself on being the strongest of kings, the King of Kings, and a god-king who stands above the gods, his pride and arrogance would never allow him to surrender without a fight.

Therefore, Ozymandias turned his attention to Atlas.

Situated in the Atlas Mountains of Egypt, this alchemist group's headquarters is surrounded by deserts. The academy is built underground, with its paths designed to confuse intruders, as they fear their members leaving more than outsiders entering. Each alchemist at Atlas has their own independent workshop. Here, there are no taboos; they disregard all worldly logic, focusing solely on research and crafting powerful weapons.

There is only one rule in Atlas:

One must never bring what they create here into the outside world.

This principle has been the foundation of Atlas since its inception. Only those who hold one of the seven contract books created by the founding director are exceptions to this rule. These contracts allow Atlas to offer assistance.

The former director of Chaldea, Olga Marie's father, held one such contract, which granted him the support of Atlas' technology.

Over thousands of years, the alchemists of Atlas have continuously created and destroyed weapons, eventually crafting seven ultimate weapons.

"Do not break the seal of Atlas, or the world will be destroyed seven times over."

This warning was once spoken by an alchemist from Prague.

It means that within Atlas, seven weapons capable of destroying the world lie dormant.

Knowing that such a terrifying arsenal exists within his domain, how could Ozymandias not act and explore this place?

However, Atlas is no ordinary location. As a continuation of ancient mysteries dating back to the Age of Gods, this place undoubtedly contains various malicious defense mechanisms against intruders. Even for Ozymandias, exploring such a site would not be an easy task.

But with the knowledge of Nitocris, known as the Queen of Magic, it became a challenge worth attempting.

That's why Nitocris appeared here, sent by Ozymandias to explore this ruin.

The reason the underground Titan's Pit was left open, allowing even ordinary Mountain People to enter freely, was likely because Nitocris had deactivated many of Atlas' defensive mechanisms and sealing barriers during her exploration.

However...

"Judging by your expression, it seems you haven't achieved your goal yet, have you?"

Rozen said this to Nitocris.

This made Nitocris frown, her tone filled with dissatisfaction. "Are you mocking me?"

"Of course not." Rozen shook his head calmly and replied, "But if you had succeeded, you wouldn't still be here. Since you're still here, it means you haven't found the seven weapons yet, correct?"

Nitocris was momentarily speechless.

Shortly after, she let out a sigh.

"Indeed, I have yet to locate the seven weapons and have failed to meet the Pharaoh's expectations." Nitocris' tone carried a faint trace of dejection as she spoke. "Atlas truly lives up to its name as the continuation of ancient mysteries. Even though I've explored every area here, I still haven't found the armory."

Hearing this, not only Rozen but even Mash couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.

It was a subconscious reaction.

After all, these were weapons capable of destroying the world seven times over. If they were misused, the consequences might be no less catastrophic than the Lion King's actions.

Ozymandias, as the exalted god-king, might not care about such things, but Rozen and Mash could not afford to be so nonchalant.

It was safe to say that both Rozen and Mash hoped Ozymandias would fail.

After all, the Lion King was destined to be defeated by Rozen. If another problem arose due to Ozymandias' actions, it would only complicate matters.

Of course...

"If you don't mind, may I also explore this place?"

Rozen couldn't suppress his curiosity and eagerly made the request.

"Senpai?"

Mash was immediately taken aback.

"You?"

Even Nitocris was stunned.

But Rozen was utterly incapable of suppressing his excitement.

"The legendary alchemical legacy of Atlas—how could I ignore it when it's right in front of me?"

Rozen spoke with utmost candor.

As a seeker of miracles and pursuer of mysteries, Rozen genuinely couldn't resist such a temptation.

He had no interest in weapons capable of destroying the world, but his fascination with the alchemical legacy of Atlas was immense.

"This is an extraordinary inheritance."

Rozen was visibly thrilled at the prospect.