Beric was stunned by the truth that had been revealed in the carriage. Perhaps he hadn't revealed everything, but the shock he had received was still the most poignant thing he had ever experienced.

　He didn't want to hear it if he could, but he was certain that this was the clue that would save Ars. In the first place, the protective wall of Babel is said to be the highest technology ever attained by mankind, but its inner workings have never been revealed.

　This is because the people who worked on it, not to mention their comings and goings, have been kept under wraps. No, I'm not even sure if it's fair to say that this was kept under wraps, because no one knows. No one knew about it.

　It's a simple story. It was a simple matter of humanity's escaping from a heavenly structure.
　Of course, its management has been left to the heads of state and others until today, and no one else has been able to even come close to it.

　It is a black box, the Tower of Babel, was not so much the wisdom of humanity as it was the last stronghold of humanity driven into a corner. Can we call it a flag?
　This is the reason why such beliefs are still rooted in some parts of the world. The fact is that the protective barrier that countries are building is not as effective as Babel. The fact is that the protective barriers built by many countries are not as effective as Babel's, and there is no way to improve on the enormous amount of energy they contain.

　But there are reasons for this that even the heads of state can't help themselves.
　They can't get into Babel, either. It is as if it were a divine structure.

　So only a select few are aware that they are protected by a sublime protective wall that could end at any moment.
　Beric is aware of this fact, of course. No one can enter Babel.

　That's why the fact revealed by Cicernias is nothing but astonishment.

''So you're saying that the [Tower of Babel] was created by mankind?
'Of course. I don't think you were expecting this, but did you think a God as kind-hearted as a believer would have created it?

　Belichick wanted to categorically deny it, but if no one could actually enter it, he had to agree. In fact, it is believed that protective barriers can be expanded at the same time as the territory is expanded.
　That is why they are less effective.

　In fact, it is impossible to penetrate the wall, but it can be operated. The Governor could not be unaware that only the head of state had the authority to operate. The instructions are now being passed from the Governor to the Head of State as a matter of utmost importance.

　That being said, some of the developments are well documented. Babel existed a long time ago, but its protective wall was actually put up about 50 years ago. It is said that the attack of Kronos brought together renowned researchers to gather the best of science in order to combat the demons.

It's a good thing that the heads of the nations are not allowed to enter. In that sense, there may be some heads of state who don't think it's an artifact.
"--!　So, how do you operate then?
'It would have to have an access code held by each country. But even if you include the seven countries, only Alpha has access to it.

　Cicernia's expression is dark as she spits this out.

　This is a question that has been considered a wonder of the world for years. I can't think of any reason why Babel's technology is kept secret just because it can be operated.
　And if she holds that reason, it's not just a matter of time.

　At last, Beric must be prepared to take it to the grave. I don't need to confirm it now.

　Cisernia repentantly denies it, saying, 'No, it's not.

'The undeserved sins of the Ahrzeit family. For whatever reason, if this is how it comes to be a problem... no, I'm the one who turned away.

　Cicernia doesn't get the point, and Beric wonders what this has to do with this one. He swallows the words that start in his throat and waits patiently to see what happens next.
　But after that, Cisernia keeps her mouth shut. It was then that the carriage stopped.

''We've arrived, Cicernia-sama.
So, shall we go, Beric?

　Cicernia's voice sounded supremely calm and uninflected like a clear stream in response to Rinne opening the door. Still, a dignified will could be felt in the coolness.

　Beric could sense that the usual opulent palace was feeling unsettled at this time. Outside, Letty was wary of her surroundings. The number of people had increased considerably, Letty's troops must have joined them on the way.

　It's no secret that the palace is a state institution that governs domestic and foreign politics.
　Nevertheless, this odd calmness, this emergency situation, would be strange if the interior wasn't in a hurry.

　But the truth is, we didn't pass anyone while we were being escorted to Cicerunia.
　Lynne replied with a wry smile, as if she had taken such concerns into account.

'Don't worry, Viceroy. I'm just asking you all to move around a bit, so it will be noisy as soon as we're done with the requirements.

　Lynne smiled with a shy smile.
　The three of them went upstairs and, as usual, entered Cicernia's office. Her vast room had huge pillars in all four corners, and she approached one of them with a stagnant gait.
　Behind her, Lynne locked the door tightly behind her.

　Meanwhile, Cisernia pressed the tip of the paper knife she had pulled from the desk against her finger. A bright red liquid trickles down her fingers, but she doesn't change her expression.
　Then Lynne brings out a single box.

　You can find a number of things to do with it. It's the only thing that only the head of the head of state can leave behind for generations - the royal seal.
　You will be able to find out what it is made of, but it is white, reminiscent of the outer wall of a great white tower.

　Cisernia pressed it against her own blood.

''What........''
Just watch.

　And one of the pillars that equates to a blood mark on it. This one also had a rather strange design if you looked closely. It was as if the bricks had been placed unevenly and the gaps were painted with something like plaster.
　The rough texture is not very flattering to the eye. Of course, this is not her taste, but a rule that is passed down from generation to generation by those who have assumed the throne of the Ahrzeit royal family.

　As such, it is somewhat dated.

　She presses the royal seal against the depression........and inserts it. Immediately after twisting your wrist, there is a click sound, followed by a mechanical bass sound as if several locks were being unlocked inside the pillar.

　Then, a square gap is created in the pillar and it is put away in the back.

''What?''

　An adult would have to be in the middle of the house to enter, but then the stairs leading downstairs appeared.


　Then we go downstairs alone. The stone walls are strangely bright. Light is popping up as if it were filtering through the back of the room. Perhaps there is something embedded in the wall material that emits light, but Beric doesn't know about it.

　Around two floors down, the humidity drops rapidly and you begin to feel a chill.
　So when he stepped out into the open space, his first thought was the strange impression that he was standing in the night sky.

　The space reminded me of a tomb. It wouldn't be surprising if there was a coffin.
　But what there was was a single, bizarrely white pedestal.

'You're the first person I've ever put in here, aren't you?
Lady Linnea seemed to know this.
'Yes, Lynne knows it exists. It was really sudden when your father passed away, and we were never told about the existence of this place. That's why Linne's magical eye was saved, to be honest.
Okay, so...

　Then Cisernia turned around and pointed her finger at him, showing her belly.

''Don't get me wrong, her demon eyes helped me, but that's not why I had Linne by my side. And I'm sure she could have found it on her own, even without the magic eye.
"Huh.

　That part was probably non-negotiable. He didn't want her to think that he had hired her to use her. That's how much he cared for Lynne.

　In fact, Cisernia had no blood relatives. It was probably too early to be lonely. That's why her educators, Huriba and Lynne, were like family to her.

　Suddenly Beric has a minor question about the treasury she leaked in the carriage.
　It hadn't gone through the treasure room so far.

　As my eyes adjust, I see more clearly. I thought it was a room with a lot of depth, but if you look closely, there were three passages on either side, and a particularly brilliant light was leaking out from the back of it.
　Glancing down the aisle, you can see various jewels, gold coins and even a rolling pin sitting on either side of the aisle. The palace is also adorned with a fair amount of decoration, but you can tell that this is only a small part of it.

　The aisles were so full of light that I didn't know how far they went. It was dazzling in many ways.

'That stuff isn't worth much, you know. It took me a long time to realize that, though.

　Cisernia looks on in self-mockery.
　Beric chimes in with his agreement. Yes, this may enrich the country, but it won't make it peaceful.

　Cicernia winces as she shudders and gives Beric an innocent smile.

'It's cold. Let's get this over with. As you can see, this is the room that manages Babel's protective barrier. Of course each country should have the same one.''
What do you mean?
It's up to each country, and of course only the head of state can know. It's up to each country, and of course only the head of state can know that much. But this is the only place where it's made a little differently. As I said before, I'm the only one with access to Babel's main system. I wouldn't have wanted to use it for this if I could.

　Such Cicernias inserted the royal seal into the console again. Then a number of lines ran around the room while emitting a blue-white light from the bottom.

　A huge hologram emerges, and in the center of it is the [Babel] System.

　Cisernia places her five fingers on a flat base. Then she lifts her hand and a pale line extends like a thread across her fingertips.
　Beric did not feel the magical element. Hence the surprise was impossible to hide. He had a background as a magician himself, but he'd never seen magic like that.
　Is that even magic in the first place?

''This is the only unusual power given to the Ahrzeit royal family. Only this power can control Babel.

　She was not a magician. Of course, it didn't mean that she didn't have magic power, but in terms of simple total amount, she wasn't much different from the average person. That's why it was speculated that this power would be inherited by blood relatives, which was a line between those that consumed magic power and those that consumed it.

　Originally, if you only wanted to access Babel and manipulate the protective barrier, the [Royal Seal] that was given a hundred years ago when the nations gathered in this land was enough.
　This power that is passed down from generation to generation by the Arzeit royal family has a meaning in the description as a 【Melonizer】, a player and a spinner.