Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2993: 610: Machine Sage Madison! On the Eve of the Great Battle!

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Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Herman, a pioneer of the Mechanical School, encounters the legendary Machine Sage Madison, whom he believed lost in the Heavenly Net, within a vast mechanical civilization that defies his understanding of the Land of Darkness. Pulled into a silver holy temple and reborn in a mechanical body, Herman learns from Madison about the Heavenly Net Universe, where mechanical lifeforms overthrew humanity and the Heavenly Net became the supreme will controlling all. Madison reveals his entrapment upon ascending to the ninth level as part of the Heavenly Net's invasion plan for the Dark Universe, but he escaped with the aid of his friend Sauron during the Heavenly Net's vulnerability in a cosmic battle against a terrifying external force known as the insects.

Through extraordinary methods beyond imagination, he terminated the original will of the Skynet, enabling my instant ascension to Mechanical Divine Enthronement, and assigned me a specific task.

As a result, I emerged as the new Skynet, gaining command over every mechanical lifeform. Though my power level has declined a bit, positioning me at half-step Supreme.

Yet, this universe holds less strength than the Dark Universe overall. Hence, I remain the mightiest being here, simply biding time to honor the pact with Sauron.

Deep shock gripped Herman's heart.

He had never dreamed that the wizard ancestor's influence extended into other universes.

In reality.

Without Levi expanding his views, Herman, much like the majority of beings in the Dark Universe, would have believed the Multidimensional Plane stretched infinitely, with nothing existing beyond the universe.

Indeed, even numerous level-10 entities spend their entire lives without ever nearing the edge of the Multidimensional Plane. Such a worldview makes perfect sense.

Naturally, separating fact from fiction proves challenging.

Until this point, Herman hadn't completely trusted Madison's claims.

Should Madison be telling the truth, the Skynet Universe lags not merely one level behind the Dark Universe; moreover, the Supreme powerhouses present in the Dark Universe exceed just a single one.

Discovering Skynet's actual essence left Herman feeling somewhat adrift inside.

Abruptly, he sensed his own path blocked, particularly as the intelligent mechanical threat arose, stirring his initial concerns over the Mechanical School's destiny.

These matters entangle intricate moral dilemmas that defy simple explanation.

Madison continued:

"From scanning your memories, I perceive the Dark Universe's progress, advancing steadily just as Sauron had planned.

I realize you question my identity and statements still. Yet, I truly am Sauron's old comrade, Madison, eager to uphold our pact.

I intend to share with you deeper secrets of mechanical lore. After absorbing it, you'll push forward the Mechanical School's evolution in the Dark Universe, swiftly forging greater numbers of more potent mechanical entities, thus carrying out Sauron's scheme.

I can aid you in building your personal "Nora Sky Net" within Nora, letting you rise as the Mechanical Dominator, controlling all machinery and attaining Eternal Consciousness.

In pivotal instances, I could project my vast might through your Nora Sky Net framework, granting you temporary access to legendary might.

Consider this: given your development pace, standing out amid the looming Giant Great Tribulation poses a real hurdle.

Everything I've outlined demands nothing in return from you. It might seem too ideal and unreal, yet it stands as absolute fact.

This serves as my way of repaying Sauron's favor. Once the debt is settled, my Skynet Universe and the Dark Universe will function separately, avoiding any meddling between them.

You could even come back here, serving as my trusted deputy.

In truth, the instant your mind linked to Skynet, I held the power to seize control of you and force completion of these objectives without your approval.

However, that's not my approach. I choose to honor your decision. Acceptance or refusal alike will count as me honoring the deal with Sauron."

Herman required time to process the flood of details flooding his mind.

Madison refrained from pressing, simply standing by with patience.

...

Nora.

Ancient Dragon Continent.

The illusory vision of the Mechanical Celestial realm slowly faded away.

Levi reflected briefly before heading back to the Ancient Banyan Fairyland.

Elena, occupied with the three children at play, noticed Levi's troubled expression and reassured him: "Everything will be fine; Herman possesses great destiny, so no need to fret."

Levi gave a nod, observing the three siblings train with focus.

Now twenty years of age, they handled Seventh-level Power with growing skill, avoiding mishaps like accidentally vaporizing a sub-dragon during roughhousing. Their Knight Breathing Technique and fighting abilities advanced steadily to align with their power level.

Sensing their father's watchful eyes, the three opened theirs.

"Father, greetings."

"Father, hello."

Unlike the warmth from Elena, Levi maintained a stricter demeanor. Thus, the siblings felt a touch of unease in his presence, amplified by bloodline dominance.

Levi examined their progress and offered feedback:

"Impressive work; you've all hit the second-circle mark. It proves you're not entirely idle... though not pushing to your fullest either. Given your gifts, in this era rich with Elements, diligent effort alone could propel you to primordial soul sans any Truth Oddity, guaranteed.

You haven't neared the peak of your potential yet. Press on with vigor, and don't squander the century-long trials your mother endured in bearing you! I originally...

"

The three siblings adopted grave expressions.

Their father was launching into another tale of his early struggles; they'd endured it countless times but must still pay close attention.

"Enough now, resume your training."

Levi sent the three away.

"Madam, what's the state of your health these days?"

"Very good; my practice proceeds without hindrance."

"Excellent. Soon, I aim to craft a Sea Country Series set of oddities tailored for you. Refining them will compensate for over a hundred years lost and hasten your ascent to Senior Nine Ring."

"I could handle the refining myself."

"No, it's not the same. At my current level, producing them costs little, but since you've only recently stepped into the ninth-circle, allow me to take care of it."

Enduring a hundred-year pregnancy remains a grueling ordeal to recall.

Levi felt compelled to compensate Elena fully.

...

Time flew by in an instant, spanning fourteen years.

In Nora Calendar 2334, amid the lingering Blood Battle of 2222.

Herman's whereabouts stayed unknown even now; this ordeal stretched on endlessly, yet the soul token he left with Idela confirmed his survival, offering scant solace.

Naturally, should Levi's theory hold—that Herman had somehow ventured to another universe mid-tribulation—this soul token's reliability might falter too.