Endless Madness

"Fool, you're the mediocre one! If I hadn't said it, those eyes of yours were gouged out of a seven-year-old's, weren't they? The reason they're only Gold-level is because that child's Mystic Eyes didn't awaken a second time; his magic power wasn't strong enough to fully support Mystic Eyes development. He could have become a natural Gem-level magic eye by the age of twenty, but you, a piece of trash, gouged them out and used them like this. Jewel-Grade Mystic Eyes can't be used for grand Magecraft; they can only be used for reconnaissance. It's obvious who the trash is."

"I can't help but retort, "Rovey casually replied.

"You--!"

Upon hearing this, the prosecutor, who had been so aggressive, immediately turned ugly, staring at Rovey in disbelief.

He didn't even doubt whether what Rovey said was true or false, because he was absolutely right. These eyes were gouged out of his own son when he was six years old, because he was too impatient and had them transplanted into his own body.

After the successful transplant, he could sense that the eyes held even greater potential, but no matter how he tried to activate them, he couldn't use the Magecraft Mystic Eyes. If, as he said, these were Jewel-Grade Mystic Eyes, and the reason he couldn't use powerful Magecraft was because the Mystic Eyes weren't fully developed, then wouldn't he be...

Realizing something was amiss, the examiner cautiously inquired of Rovey, "Which family of Magus are you from? I haven't seen you on the Chaldea list."

"The Crowley Family lineage, mentor, Lord of the Mineralogy Department, Kenneth El-Melloi Archibald, rank Grand Rank, title Golden Dawn."

Rovey casually gave his name.

"Crowley? Mineralogy Department, El-Melloi, Grand Rank?!"

The inspector was extremely surprised to hear the name, but immediately realized he had been tricked.

He had heard of the Crowley Family; it was a large family, but many years ago, the patriarch died unexpectedly, and the heir also died in a ceremony, causing the family to fall into a slump. Later, in order to protect themselves, they went to the Atlas Institute to study Alchemy and secluded themselves, completely disappearing from the Magecraft World.

Putting aside the authenticity of his family lineage, Kenneth, the Lord the Mineralogy Department, has been dead for decades. How could he possibly have such a young apprentice, who even dares to boast that he is a Grand Magus? He has never heard of Grand Rank like Golden Dawn.

"Dr. Roman, is this how Chaldea deceives the Mage's Association?"

The inspector looked at Roman and said coldly, "Now everything is clear. Chaldea's personnel impersonated noble families, insulted the Grand Rank, and were extremely negligent in their attitude towards magic. I now strongly suspect that there is a large amount of falsehood in Chaldea's report. I happen to have a transfer order here; in two days, the Clock Tower's Department of Law will send a specialist to thoroughly investigate Chaldea. At the same time, we will also investigate Chaldea's crime of deceiving the Mage's Association to the end. Please be prepared."

The Mystic Eyes Eye Inspector stretched and laughed happily.

He hadn't expected to find substantial evidence so quickly; it was far too easy. So, the preliminary investigation ends here; the more detailed work can be left to the Ministry of Justice.

Oh, right.

He was also here to make a quick buck; before leaving, he planned to thoroughly plunder the pyramid ruins near the entrance.

The inspector then prepared to depart. He had come with a purpose: to completely seize Chaldea from the Mage's Association and then take the opportunity to make a fortune. As for reality, reputation, and achievements, those were just excuses.

Even if there are no mistakes in the log, so what?

Even if they really did save the world, so what?

Without the protection of the Department of Astromancy, can't Chaldea just do whatever it wants?

This is reality.

However, just as he was preparing to leave...

"Stop."

This time, it was Rovey who called him back.

What brings you here?

The Mystic Eyes Eye Inspector slowly turned around.

"You were just questioning my Grand Rank, weren't you?"

"Isn't that obvious? Putting aside the fact that you don't even have the title of Golden Dawn, how could a greenhorn like you possibly be Grand Rank?"

He scoffed at that.

"No evidence? Simple, just come and see me."

"What?"

"Look at me with your Mystic Eyes."

Rovey said with a playful expression.

Although killing this guy would be no different from crushing a bug, that would only bring more trouble, so he came up with a way to both solve the problem once and for all and to torture the guy properly.

"Though those Mystic Eyes on you are only at the gold level, their insight is still there. Use them to examine the essence of my soul, and you will understand everything. Whether I am Grand Rank or not, you will know at a glance."

"Oh."

Although Rovey's words sent a chill down the examiner's spine, making him feel that there must be some conspiracy involved, upon closer inspection, he realized that he possessed a Gold-level Mystic Eyes, and with the specially configured buffer device on his eyes, what could possibly happen if he looked at a mere kid? So he directly looked at Rovey.

"As you wish."

The next moment, the Mystic Eyes activated.

His blue pupils contracted slightly, the icons within them swirling and changing like a kaleidoscope. His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into the depths of Rovey's soul. Rovey didn't hinder him; instead, he deliberately disarmed all his defenses, just so that he could see him more clearly.

In an instant, the Mystic Eyes saw directly into what was hidden deep within Rovey's soul.

That's... that's...

The intersection of black and white is an alien color, something that cannot move, and something that transcends this dimension, belonging to a higher dimension.

Invisible, inaudible, and unknowable!

Suddenly, the figure turned slightly, smiled at him, and whispered.

Did you see that?

"I, I..."

The next moment, the Mystic Eyes Examiner's body began to tremble uncontrollably, and the expression on his face gradually began to spiral out of control.

"Aaaaaaah--!"

Finally, a large amount of blood gushed from his eye sockets, immediately staining the white floor beneath his feet, and his two sapphire-like eyeballs burst open at that moment.

"--My eyes!!!"

In an instant, painful screams echoed throughout the entire corridor.

Chapter 322 Endless Madness

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

"Aaaaaaaahh..."

Painful screams echoed continuously, their shrill cries reverberating through the corridors of Chaldea.

"My eyes! My eyes! What kind of monster are you?!"

Blood gushed uncontrollably from his eyes. The examiner with the Mystic Eyes cried out, and the next moment, his body collapsed to the ground as if he had lost his soul, roaring loudly and emitting painful howls.

"What on earth happened?!"

His subordinates standing behind him were clearly frightened by this scene, and they began to retreat. However, an even stranger scene was yet to come!

Mystic Eyes examiner, whose mind was already on the verge of collapse, began to contort his face, his entire being gripped by terror. His eyes grew wildly crazed, or rather, obsessed, and a terrified scream erupted from his voice:

"Impossible, this can't be!!"

He screamed at the top of his lungs, his voice almost tearing his vocal cords apart.

"What are you? What are those things? Tell me! Tell me--!! The Root! You are the Root? Hahahaha, I see this true greatness and miracle--Ahhhhh!!!!"

"Is he on the verge of collapse? Or has he already gone insane? What an unlucky guy."

Rovey looked at the once aggressive inspector with a cold expression, and began to walk towards him step by step.

He calmly said, "Who am I? A pretty boy you rejected, a liar, a Magus you looked down upon. Do you understand now?"

This time, as he approached, his features became even clearer, allowing the Eye of the Mystic Eyes to see the true nature of his soul.

As he said before, those Mystic Eyes were naturally gem-level, and in theory, they should possess a top-tier grand Magecraft from the Age of Gods. If Rovey was not mistaken, that grand Magecraft should be a wisdom-insight Magecraft similar to top-tier wisdom Noble Phantasm like the Wisdom of the Haunted Wasteland, the Knowledge of the Poor, or the Crystallized Wisdom. It was already a rare treasure in this world.

Even compared to other gem-grade Mystic Eyes, this functional Mystic Eyes is the most precious, after all, these eyes can help Magus step into the gate of Mari more easily.

Unfortunately, due to this good-for-nothing's usurpation, these Mystic Eyes were underdeveloped, and the great Magecraft was completely ruined.

However, even though the Great Magecraft has been destroyed, it still possesses a foundation close to that of the Jewel Mystic Eyes. Therefore, as long as Rovey allows him to access it and actively removes the cover, those eyes can still see his soul.

Therefore, he easily saw Rovey's soul with his Mystic Eyes and received a huge amount of information feedback. The information inside was probably from records in another dimension, as well as 108,000 magic books and many records of miracles and knowledge.

In this world, a Gold-level Mystic Eyes can easily contain a person's records.

However, to accommodate a higher-dimensional being, Foreigner, would be like forcibly stuffing the ocean into a bucket—a ridiculous notion.

Therefore, the scene reflected in his Mystic Eyes was a terrifying sight that shattered his worldview.

Within that vast amount of information lies a dimensional Projection from another world, an ultimate vortex composed of countless magical knowledge, all the mysteries, the ultimate truth and phenomena of this world, and countless other Mari.

As Rovey approached him step by step, the terrifying abyss of knowledge rapidly magnified in his eyes, inflicting endless pain upon him. While destroying his Mystic Eyes, it also nearly burned his brain to ashes.

"Don't come any closer!"

The Mystic Eyes Eye Inspector was already bleeding from all seven orifices, desperately pleading.

But Rovey did not stop. He walked towards him step by step, calmly asking as he went.

"What are you afraid of? A pretty boy? A fraudster posing as a Grand Rank, a charlatan? Where is your sense of superiority as a member of the Clock Tower?"

Rovey's voice gradually turned cold as he questioned, word by word:

"What are you afraid of! Seeking the ultimate Mari, isn't that what you want? Isn't Magus's job to yearn for the Mari? To you, am I not the Mari?"

"--Aa..."

In just a few seconds, the Mystic Eyes Eye Inspector clutched his head and lay on the ground howling in pain.

In fact, from the moment he first looked at her, all of this was imprinted deep in his soul; it was unchangeable and unforgettable.

Those who look directly at Outer God are bound to go mad.

This is an ironclad rule.

Although Rovey could erase his memories and seal away everything he saw in his soul, he certainly wouldn't do that. Or rather, everything Rovey is doing now is intentional, to show the Clock Tower the consequences of angering him, and that Marisbury's death doesn't mean Chaldea is without support. If anyone tries to cause trouble again, this is what will happen.

He glanced at the inspector who was hiding behind the camera and watching the body camera. The inspector noticed his gaze and immediately collapsed to the ground in terror.

"Please... spare me... spare me... @&@%"

The most arrogant man in front of them was now pleading, and his voice was gradually weakening.

The Mystic Eyes Inspector suddenly realized that the pain in his eyes and head had stopped.

And my mind became incredibly clear; I felt like I'd never been in such a good state before.

If we ignore the fact that he was still bleeding from his seven orifices.

Those sapphire-blue eyes gradually dimmed, leaving only a faint, lifeless glow, as if they had turned into a black stone.

He suddenly looked up at Rovey and gave him an extremely maniacal smile.

He's gone mad.

This scene completely broke his subordinates' composure; their superior, an elite examiner from the Clock Tower's Department of Law, had gone mad right in front of them!

They felt as if they had fallen into an ice cave, and their bodies trembled uncontrollably.

If they could, they really wanted to turn around and run away.

"Then this matter ends here."

Rovey clapped his hands and walked past the crazed guy as if he'd kicked a stray dog to death, without paying him any attention.

He looked at the remaining people and spoke slowly.

"You're Magus too, right? In that case, just report back what happened here. I didn't use any magic, curses, or Magecraft from beginning to end, right?"

The remaining inspectors were terrified and began nodding in agreement.

And that was indeed the case; from the very beginning, Rovey was simply standing there for him to see.

He didn't use any Magecraft, or rather, there wasn't a trace of magic at all.

The person who uses Magecraft and Mystic Eyes is their boss.

However, the person who went insane a few seconds later was also their boss.

The reason he went mad was actually because he used his Mystic Eyes to look at Rovey.

The secrets hidden within are beyond the comprehension of lowly thugs like them.

"Very good, then you can go back and report now."

Rovey nodded, then pointed towards the direction outside Chaldea, "Tell those bastards in the Clock Tower that Chaldea is under my protection now. If they try to cause trouble again, have Barthomeloi come and talk to me."

Rovey's words were forceful, but could also be described as extremely arrogant.

But no one dared to utter a word of dissent; on the contrary, they received the good news that they could leave alive. They all stood up, nodded in agreement, and then carried their still-mad commander on the ground, running wildly towards the gates of Chaldea.