Ultraman: The Dark Shadow Mage, Creating a Magic Empire

Chapter 27: Giant Growth!

The future enemy has already appeared, so strengthening our strength is imperative.

According to the introduction I saw in my previous life, it seems that the cicada humans put something called the Delphic Tower Factor into the plasma spark tower.

It is precisely this kind of thing that gives the Plasma Spark Tower the ability to evolve and elevate people.

However, in the end, it seems that the humans didn't gain any benefit and were completely used as stepping stones for the Land of Light.

So, are they here too?

Norman's eyes gleamed. If he could obtain that factor and gain the ability to grow to enormous size...

Norman thought for a moment, then opened the escape pod in front of him. The instant the escape pod was opened, the human corpses inside the spaceship instantly turned into dust.

Where it had been lying, only a pile of powder remained.

After its body was pulverized, the spaceship's systems, which had been shut down, automatically turned on!

"Beep beep beep—Signal reconnection..."

"Life has been detected in this galaxy. Other biological information has been detected. Translation function is being initiated..."

"Task completed, generating task report..."

With a series of electronic sounds, Norman found that he could actually understand them!

And I happened to hear the words "Mission accomplished"!

Then an electronic report was projected, and it was even in the language of Azure Star!

The report records a plan called "Darkness Reappears," which involves extinguishing stars and attempting to recreate the birth of the Alien Empera!

"So it was a plan by the cicada humans, but why did this particular cicada human die?"

Norman looked at the report and guessed that human civilization might have encountered some problems.

Otherwise, a tester wouldn't have died here, and no one would have cared about him even after his body turned to dust.

Norman continued reading and saw the test time for this experiment.

From the start of the experiment until the star went out thirteen years ago, this experiment lasted for a total of ten thousand years!

For ten thousand years, this cicada-human reported every day, trying to contact its home planet, but received no response.

Even so, it continues to try and faithfully performs its mission.

It is clear that completing the final evolution is an extremely deep obsession for cicada humans!

Norman stepped forward, searched around inside, and finally found a test tube in a corner.

It was a test tube emitting a strange light, containing some liquid that looked like some kind of... viscous substance.

The moment Norman picked it up, the test tube suddenly dissolved!

Yes, it dissolved suddenly, without any warning!

After the substance dissolved in the test tube, the viscous material evaporated directly, and a small portion of it even entered Norman's body!

"What is this thing?!" Norman's expression changed drastically.

The system doesn't have the capability to defend against genetic weapons!

If I were to be killed by some unknown genetic weapon, I would truly be innocent!

Fortunately, things did not turn out badly.

Less than a minute later, Norman suddenly sensed a strange change.

A power arose within him, and as this power erupted, Norman's body suddenly changed, gradually transforming from a physical entity into an energy state.

Just as Norman was about to transform into a dark energy life form, his crimson bloodline surged forth, pulling him back.

Ultimately, Norman's body suddenly grew to 60 meters, but he did not transform into something like Ultraman or Alien Empera.

Instead, it remains in its original state, only increasing in size proportionally.

After growing larger, Norman found that his strength had almost doubled and he had gained some special powers.

He can freely manipulate the power of darkness, as well as the power of shadows and blood.

It's like having one's bloodline super-enhanced; the original magic has become instinctive, allowing one to cast spells directly through their own power even without magical energy.

He also discovered that he seemed to be connected to the shadow side of the universe.

It's as if the shadow side of the universe is its true nature!

"Very powerful. After growing to a gigantic size, my bloodline power has been greatly enhanced. Although I am more like a vampire, my power is real."

"Besides, 60 meters isn't my limit, but rather my normal size when it's gigantic... Forget it, I'd better not try it, lest something unexpected happens."

Norman thought about giving it a try, but quickly thought of the Cicada Humans and the Aliens of Empera. Who knew if these two forces were secretly observing this place?

It's best to be cautious and wait for our civilization to develop. There will be plenty of opportunities to beat them up!

Norman returned to his normal size, then erased the traces and flew towards Azure Star.

……

In the year Norman left, Azure Star and Shadow Star were also changing rapidly.

First, there's the Earth's core exploration team.

Erica's team reached the end of the Earth's core cavity, where they calculated a rough estimate that the core heat of Azure Star could sustain the cavity for another hundred years.

Upon returning to the Black Throne, they were all honored and had their portraits inscribed in the Hall of Fame.

Secondly, there's the magic academy.

Through the tireless efforts of the magic academy, they successfully developed fire magic!

Even the Shadowmoon civilization, which specializes in shadow magic, incorporates elements of earth, water, fire, and wind into its magical theories.

So, after discovering the blood magic and nature magic inherent in their bloodline and learning shadow magic, the magicians of the Black Kingdom began to research and invent new magic.

After all, if it's just one type, it's easy for people to target it.

Magic is all about imagination and creating miracles!

After more than a year of trial and error, they succeeded!

After creating fire magic, Caitlin and the others keenly realized its crucial use: perhaps, they could regain the light!

The magicians who developed fire magic were crowned "Grand Magicians" and their portraits were displayed in the Hall of Fame.

The last major event comes from the Science and Technology Bureau.

……

"I did it! Hahaha, I did it!"

Allen rushed excitedly out of the laboratory.

He laughed wildly, gesturing wildly, like a madman, constantly jumping and shouting.

For no other reason than that.

Fire magic gave him key inspiration, and its emergence also elevated the Black Kingdom's smelting technology to a whole new level!

It was precisely this crucial inspiration and improvement that enabled him to successfully produce what Norman had repeatedly proposed before—

The core technology of the Industrial Revolution: the steam engine!

"I did it! The steam engine is really built! I've combined magic and technology!!"

(End of this chapter)