Star Forge Titan

The most powerful peak power in the world...

If one possessed such power, then any regrets could be avoided, any suffering could be eliminated. Even natural disasters could be dispelled with a wave of the hand.

The right path should be established. This world deserves to be better. Even a stranger like me hopes so.

Silently looking at the faint lines on the palm of his hand, an extremely strong thought was churning in Alvin's heart.

You may not be able to return to your hometown, but you can build a new home in an unfamiliar land.

"Let's go, brother." A bright smile appeared on the black-haired boy's face.

"Huh? You're not really planning on going straight to trouble the First Wizard King, are you?" Brad said in astonishment.

"I'm just kidding. I mean, let's go and help everyone build a new home." Alvin smiled and waved his hand.

As he moved, the ruins in the distance began to change at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The future is changing!

Chapter 77 Post-War Reconstruction

"Even the 'Right Arm of Destruction' can be used to save lives."

Standing on a flat stretch of sand, Alvin sighed softly and sighed from the bottom of his heart.

At this moment, two days have passed since he completed the promotion to the third-level 'Sky Fighter'.

Under the ruins of the building that gradually turned into light, the survivors who had luckily escaped the man-made disaster brought about by the clash of powerful men couldn't help but cry for joy.

The third level is worthy of being the watershed between lower-level extraordinary people and higher-level extraordinary people. Alvin's own ability system not only completed the integration and optimization of multiple skill talents, but also obtained significant improvements in all aspects. Even the core talents that had not changed for a long time began to break through the original limits.

Perhaps due to the awakening of soul power, the ability to "reshape" can only be performed within a range of thirty meters.

Now, it has been expanded to such an exaggerated extent that any material within the range of Alvin's perception and not affected by any soul power can be reshaped on a large scale.

If he uses his soul power even further, even those who are affected by the power of the soul, or more bluntly, living individuals with their own souls, can be forcibly transformed into pure light by him in a tyrannical and domineering manner.

Coupled with the wide-area insight afforded by his two top-tier perceptual talents, [Heaven's Eye] and [Perfect Sense], Ivan could now transform the ruins, measured in hundreds of square meters, into a flat open space with just a wave of his hand.

Therefore, with the cooperation of other fist fighters, it only took Alvin 24 hours to rescue most of the survivors from the city of Shakara, which was almost completely reduced to ruins due to the aftermath of the battle.

The part of his soul power that can forcibly transform matter into light, although initially giving people the impression of pure destructive power, plays an unexpected role in the search and rescue process.

By simply transforming the rubble of the collapsed buildings into light, he could prevent the survivors from suffering secondary damage. However, considering that this ability still needed to be honed, Ivan didn't dare to use it too frequently, fearing that he might accidentally transform the survivors underneath into light as well.

On the other hand, this soul power consumes a staggering amount of energy. If he were simply controlling the surrounding environment, Ivan would hardly feel the consumption of his own soul power. However, once he tried to change the properties of the controlled "light", the consumption would skyrocket.

As for the most overbearing 'splitting into light' or 'everything turns into light', it will increase the consumption of soul energy exponentially.

Even someone like Alvin, whose natural soul strength far exceeds that of an ordinary individual, cannot sustain long-term, large-scale continuous use of this ability. He can only reluctantly use it a few times when encountering the most difficult situations.

Fortunately, relying solely on his core talent [Reshape the World], Alvin can accomplish a lot.

However, this work of walking from street to street just to level the ground and build simple houses made him wonder if he had chosen civil engineering as his major in college? The kind of civil engineering school that the red "tricorn hat" assigned him to.

What a ridiculous senior plastering construction expert!

While Alvin was complaining to himself in his mind, he flattened his hands and made the ruins of the building fly upwards as if time was reversed, and then assembled or reshaped itself into a complete building.

Honestly, this is a ton more realistic than the FunO streetscape series! Not to mention, you can completely customize the architectural style and floor space.

Yes, it must be calculated based on the carpet area. To hell with the crappy common area designed by some green-painted old cucumber who should be sitting on an electric chair and hanging street lamps!

The reason why the local survivors were not brought directly back to the new city established by the Free Fists was mainly due to the unique geographical structure of the Silent Desert. The only five city-states here were not randomly distributed.

In fact, the five city-states ruled by the Witch-King were all built near the dry riverbed left over from an ancient river. These five locations all had oases with sufficient area to support large populations living together.

After accepting the refugees from Ismailia, the new city built by the Free Fists was nearing its population capacity. Therefore, the survivors of Shakara couldn't simply relocate like the former, but instead needed to rebuild their homes within the ruins of the destroyed city.

Of course, there is also good news. Although the battle between Alvin and the Witch King Hopt caused great damage to the city itself, after he killed the Witch King Hopt alive, the tremendous vitality transformed from the other party's beast body greatly improved the local environment.

I believe that as long as we put in enough effort, we can build a better new home here.

"Junior brother, I actually think that if it's just a temporary building mass-produced after a disaster, there's no need to consider things like exterior wall relief decorations, right?" Looking at the Fist of Freedom logo printed on the building's exterior wall in a stick figure style, Brad couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead, his voice revealing a bit of helplessness and sighing.

"Well, I did it accidentally. The house itself is still in the Brutalist style. After all, it has to meet the most basic living needs of most people. Moreover, the house is actually quite sturdy and there will be no safety problems over time. It does not need to be treated as a temporary building and can be lived in for a long time." As he said, Alvin nodded, and a bit of embarrassment appeared on his young face.

"However, considering the limited building materials, the living area of ​​each apartment is not very spacious."

Brutalism, in fact, is not about crude construction; rather, it is an essential component of modern architecture. Simply put, it uses the heavy, solid structural framework and the most direct texture of materials to express a simple, pragmatist architectural beauty, rather than using ornate, exaggerated structures such as columns and vaults to convey a so-called classical aesthetic.

The reason why this kind of divided architectural aesthetics emerged was actually due to the special needs of the time.

Brutalism was first proposed by British architects. At that time, Britain was in the post-war recovery period and urgently needed a large number of houses, primary and secondary schools, and various other small and medium-sized public buildings.

Faced with this unchangeable reality, architects had to make changes if they hoped to maintain a fundamental aesthetic while completing housing construction in the shortest possible time. Thus, Brutalism was born, emphasizing the "authentic expression of structure and materials" and economically seeking realism within the roughness, heaviness, and crudeness of reinforced concrete.

A very intuitive example of Brutalist architecture that has reached its mature stage is a multifunctional building complex that integrates shops, restaurants and entertainment venues within the apartment building, forming an entire self-sufficient residential community, while using thick, sculptural exterior walls to express the rough surface of concrete.

As an internet native in the post-information explosion era, although Alvin is not a professional civil engineer, he has learned relevant information through knowledge and science programs.

The hard conditions after traveling through time, which are far better than those in his previous life, also allow him to maximize his learning and thinking abilities. Not to mention that after being promoted to the third level, his intelligence attributes have been greatly improved. Even some knowledge that he had only caught a glimpse of through the reflection of glass, Ivan can quickly recall and restore it.

At present, the buildings he made by hand refer to this design concept. Of course, since there is no such thing as reinforced concrete in the local area, from a safety point of view, although he can use [Reshape the World] to mold the original rubble and bricks into a whole, the height of the building is still maintained at no more than three stories.

However, the length of the building can be greatly increased, and it will eventually become a long building similar to the collective housing units in China in the 1990s or the Japanese-style danchi buildings.

In this way, as long as public buildings such as public toilets are built nearby, the housing needs of a large population can be met at the same time.

"Where did you learn all this? This doesn't sound like something a northern mercenary would know." Brad, who had watched the entire construction process with fascination, couldn't help but ask:

Upon hearing this question, Ivan, who had just finished capping off another building, stopped what he was doing and, relying on his core talent's branch talent, [Star Soul - Perpetual Motion Core], quickly restored his own magic power. He then casually explained in a tone that sounded quite ridiculous:

"Well, actually, I learned all these things from the Northern witch doctors in the tribe."

Brad, speechless, shook his head and prepared to go help with some heavy lifting nearby. Even as a high-ranking member of the Fighter Council, he didn't sit in his office drinking tea. Instead, he worked alongside the other Fist Fighters on the front lines of the reconstruction effort.

Even if you need to give instructions, it is more efficient to do it on site than remotely.

"By the way, senior brother." Alvin suddenly called Brad.

"Has any information regarding the First Wizard King been sent back?"

"What? Haven't you given up the idea of ​​going and destroying the First Wizard King right now?" Brad was stunned for a moment, then said half-jokingly:

"..." Ivan froze, then gave an awkward yet polite smile. Recalling the idiotic words he'd spouted when he'd just completed his Sky Warrior promotion, he wished he could just dig a three-bedroom apartment out of the ground with his feet.

Taking a deep breath, and trying to appear calm and as if nothing had happened, the black-haired boy said seriously:

"I am now capable of challenging the First Wizard King. Moreover, we can't just passively wait for the other side to attack us. Taking the initiative may gain more favorable conditions."

Brad was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice:

"Sorry, we're the ones holding back."

"Don't say that. The so-called civilization and the so-called team cannot be established by just one or two individuals with combat capabilities." Alvin said comfortingly.

From a purely rational point of view, when it comes to destroying the Witch King, the help that the Fist of Freedom and other desert people can provide to him is quite limited.

But whether it was the education he received in the past or the intuition that worked in his mind, Alvin felt that he should not fight alone, as that might turn into a pure suppression of one violence by another.

It’s powerful, very powerful, and it feels great, very great, but it’s not necessary.

The reason why he, a foreigner, was willing to help the desert people resist the tyranny of the Witch King was based on his yearning for the right path and the three views formed in the peaceful world in his previous life. If he abandoned them simply because his abilities improved, wouldn't it become a denial of an important part of himself?

The so-called freedom that belongs to the truly strong is not just about doing whatever you want superficially, but also about being able to decide what not to do according to your own will.

And what is the difference between uncontrolled power and the storm blowing over the desert? It is nothing more than power that enslaves oneself, rather than the self that possesses power.

In addition, due to the existence of the ruins of the Giant Kingdom, even if we think objectively from the perspective of interests, the First Witch King who has fallen into a state of abnormal madness will become his strong opponent.

Currently, Ivan's normal state could be considered that of a fourth-level cultivator, lacking in spiritual power. Although his spiritual power was extremely powerful, possessing at least three manifestations upon awakening, he had yet to fully grasp its essence, remaining only at the initial stage of spiritual awakening.

However, in terms of physical fitness alone, a normal Tier 4 has almost no advantage over Ivan. If he activates his Titan form, his combat power will directly surpass that of a normal Tier 4.

Putting aside his soul power, he could even be said to be second only to a true Perfect. This was truly remarkable, as Perfects, by virtue of their uniqueness, were the true strongest in the material world. The gap between them and other individuals could never be made up by unconventional means, or even most unconventional means.

In other words, now Alvin can completely learn to walk sideways like a crab in the entire Palladia material.

That's why he couldn't wait to fight the last tyrant in the entire silent desert area.

As for why the First Witch King tried to collect all the fragments of the Gaia Disc, Alvin already had some clues.

First, in order to ascend to a higher level of existence, one needs the Gaia Disc, which can provide a large amount of magic power through the earth vein network.

Second, he wanted to use the Gaia Disc, a relic of the Giant Kingdom, to find some precious relics belonging to that ancient civilization.

Of course, the possibility of both of these happening at the same time cannot be ruled out.

A tyrant who would arbitrarily extract the vitality of all the livestock under his rule. If such a person becomes a fifth-level person, or obtains some power beyond the fourth level from the ruins of the Giant Kingdom, Alvin can't believe how dark the future this development will lead to.

It would be better for me, a too young descendant of the Titan, to suffer a lot and safely collect all the relics of the Giant Kingdom, such as the Geta Disc, and put them into my own lepton space (pocket).

I'm not afraid of being tired! (pats chest)

Ivan, who was complaining in his heart, finally heard Brad's voice coming from beside him again.

"Okay, regarding the First Sorcerer King, according to the observation reports from the fighters ahead, he is still entrenched in the completely destroyed Third Sorcerer King's chamber in his beast form."

"Why?" Alvin frowned, feeling a little puzzled.

If the other party is also collecting Gaia Discs, they will definitely not stop their actions just because they get one more fragment.

"..." Brad paused, and after confirming that there were no strangers around, he lowered his voice and continued:

"The First Wizard King, Horhala."

"He is eating."

Chapter 78 The situation changes rapidly

A chill came over me.

The First Sorcerer-King is eating after defeating his opponent?

Eating is just a normal everyday thing. But Brad said it so seriously, which clearly meant it was not that simple.

The First Witch King, who left the city-state he ruled with a courage that ordinary people could not understand, and relied on a surprise attack that was unlikely to work to defeat the Third Witch King and his beast body, and even caused the entire city to fall into destruction, is actually eating at this moment?

A somewhat absurd but not unexpected guess naturally came to Alvin's mind.

"The First Wizard King, Horhara, is it devouring the Third Wizard King?" Although it was a question, the black-haired boy's low tone at this moment was 70% to 80% certain.

Hearing Ivan's question, Brad nodded slowly.

After receiving a positive answer, Alvin felt that the doubts in his heart not only did not decrease, but increased further.

Horhara had no idea that he attacked the third Witch King for the fragments of the Gaia Disc, but what did the mutual devouring of the Witch Kings mean?

In response to this problem, the awakening of soul power brought with it enhanced thinking ability, allowing Alvin to quickly retrieve many possibly related clues from his memory.

After a brief but efficient period of thinking, he gradually came to an extremely disturbing possibility.

The first wizard king, Horhara, is preparing to be promoted to the fifth level.

In order to reach the fifth level, can even the closest companions be killed and used as food?

Yes, if one wants to seize the power that symbolizes the pinnacle of the material world and can summon miracles, it is not surprising to make such a cruel choice.

Alvin could understand, but he totally couldn't agree with it.

Since his previous life, he had never been one of those people who had "friends" flocking around him like cattle and sheep. If it weren't for Virtual Palladio, he wouldn't even have made friends in the guild.

So, in Alvin's view, friend is a very important and even somewhat sacred word. He may have many acquaintances, but friend is something that should be listed separately, a clean, bright and unmixed thing.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, this is childish, immature, too idealistic, unrealistic and even laughable, but Alvin always thinks so.

Thus, I already know the tyrant's ambition.

I have heard of the tyrant's wickedness.

I have seen the cruelty of tyrants.

Then, the tyrant himself and his existence will be erased by me.

Although he was just making a decision in his mind, Alvin's soul power was stimulated as his mind turned.

"Junior brother!" Brad's astonished voice came from beside him.

"What's wrong?" Ivan, whose thoughts were interrupted, looked at him dissatisfied.

"You're on fire..." Brad swallowed his saliva. Although it was just a casual glance with a hint of complaint, he felt a pressure that was almost condensed into substance.

"Huh?" Alvin was confused when he heard the answer.