Blitzing Chaldea

"Calm down, Weber. The two directors of the Department of Astromancy are dead, and they're probably busy fighting amongst themselves right now. Forget about Chaldea, they should sort out their own family affairs first. Besides, the Clock Tower won't allow them to control Chaldea anymore."

Before he could finish speaking, Rovey said calmly, "As for the issue of ability, that's even more interesting. Do you think I don't know your abilities? If you were truly mediocre, I wouldn't have chosen you for such a position, would I? Others think you became Lord by luck, but I know your abilities are far beyond that of Lord; you would be more than qualified to be the director."

"No, that's not right. Would the other families agree to that?"

Weber was speechless for a moment after being confronted by Rovey, and then subconsciously thought of the group of lurking Magus in the Clock Tower. But as soon as he said it, he realized he had made a foolish mistake.

Chaldea and Rovey have terrified the Clock Tower, making them afraid to make the slightest move to offend it, so naturally they wouldn't dare to disagree. Now, if the situation here were to be relayed back, it could be said that Rovey is a supreme god in the eyes of the Clock Tower.

Whoever Rovey designates, that's who; who dares to have any objections?

Only...

They dared not have any complaints about Rovey, but they could have complaints about themselves. Even if they didn't say anything, Weber could foresee how much trouble would follow.

Not to mention he's still busy with his Department of Modern Magecraft, and there are so many students in the classroom. It would be too... exaggerated for him to come to Chaldea director.

Having thought of this, Weber decisively brought up his student, and upon hearing his words, Rovey laughed even more heartily.

"Why don't you just bring them all along?"

Hello, students.

Having students is perfect.

Chaldea lost so many employees in one bombing, and so many Masters were sent back; they are in dire need of manpower now.

Compared to those Magus who were randomly placed in the classroom, Weber's students are much more reliable. After all, everyone knows how valuable Weber's classroom is.

When the time comes, after I leave, Weber will become the director, and his students will become staff or Master trainees, providing a one-stop employment service. Even if some special Singularity does occur, there will be enough people to go and repair it, so that Gudako and Mash will not be left running around all by themselves.

Upon hearing Rovey's words, Weber was completely stunned.

He realized that the other party wasn't just after him, but also had their eyes on his students, which gave him a headache.

However, after careful consideration, he also realized that this was entirely beneficial to them.

After all, Chaldea now practically a Holy Land in the eyes of the Clock Tower, and countless Magus are scrambling to get in. His direct admission is truly the greatest reward.

His appointment as director would undoubtedly elevate his status and reputation within the Clock Tower to its peak; he might even be considered a messenger of the gods, and he would certainly gain immensely from it.

Only...

Weber, thinking of the scrutiny that would follow fame, and the discontent and trouble that would arise from someone of his stature sitting in this position—though they wouldn't say it, it certainly wouldn't disappear—postponed taking the position, citing his heavy workload as the reason.

However, he could take a position at Chaldea, either as a commander or an advisor, and Weber would have no objection if his students were willing to join. As for the position of director, he would pass.

Rovey did not insist on this.

The reason for looking for a new director was that Dr. Roman said he was too tired, so he asked Rovey to find a prestigious, trustworthy and capable person to take over, and the first person he thought of was naturally Weber.

However, since the other party declined, he wouldn't force the issue.

Anyway, there are other candidates. Although they are not Weber's first choice, they are still good and reliable.

In the end, Weber agreed to Chaldea as a consultant for modern Magecraft, but he could only stay in Chaldea for ten days a month, and he had to return to the Clock Tower to handle matters related to the Department of Modern Magecraft for the remaining twenty days.

In response, Rovey, on behalf of Dr. Roman, welcomed him to the team.

And it suggests that we wait and hold onto hope.

Once the Heroic Spirit System is upgraded and improved, the first thing you'll be asked to do is summon Iskandar, and you can still act as the Master of the King of Conquerors.

Upon hearing this, Weber smiled broadly and replied:

I'm really looking forward to that day.

Just as the two felt they had finished their conversation and were preparing to go out to rescue Roman, who was surrounded, they casually inquired about his vision for the future of Chaldea.

Bang!!

Suddenly, the outside door was pushed open forcefully.

Then came a rapid, labored breathing sound, and the familiar hair color that Dr. Roman was looking at came into view.

He was covered in sweat and looked equally grim. He saw Rovey and Weber sitting at the table talking, and then glanced at Artoria was silently eating a snow cake. He hurriedly shouted.

"Rovey! Something terrible has happened! We have to go back!"

"Just now, just now—my communication with Chaldea was severed by an external force! Something must have happened to Chaldea!"

Dr. Roman shouted out in extreme anxiety.

"..."

In an instant, the previously harmonious atmosphere in the room became tense. As Artoria sharply ate the last few pieces of rice cracker, the cup in Rovey's hand shattered with a crash.

In that instant, all the Magus who had entered felt a chill run down their spines.

Weber suddenly realized something.

"Could it really be --?!"

Chapter 330 Blitzkrieg Chaldea

Communication with Chaldea has been cut off?

Upon hearing this news, Rovey Wei, who had been in a good mood, was slightly stunned.

Then his eyes turned slightly cold, and even the magical power that had been emanating from his body was quietly released at this moment, and a terrifying sense of oppression immediately enveloped the hearts of all the Magus, including Weber.

Just as mystery yields to higher mystery, and the weak fear the strong, such is the fundamental principle. Although Rovey is like the ocean when calm, seemingly vast and unfathomable, one does not directly feel its terror; instead, one is drawn to its vastness and charm. However, when he is enraged, he undoubtedly brings forth a monstrous storm.

At this moment, faced with such an absolute and mysterious disparity, these Magus couldn't help but tremble and kneel down.

Because they felt that their lives could be taken away at any moment.

"--"

However, Rovey didn't do that. He simply glanced calmly at these guys, then at Weber, who also had a horrified expression, and at the worried Dr. Roman, and asked.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened? My patience is running out..."

He glanced at the Magus kneeling before him and said, "Give me a definite answer."

"Please calm down, regarding this matter..."

"We... we really don't know anything!"

The Magus under Rovey's gaze looked flustered, and then spoke in trembling voices.

They weren't lying; they genuinely knew nothing about this incident.

Although they had indeed considered forcibly occupying Chaldea before, their plans had long been suppressed by the various faction Lord. They would not act rashly before thoroughly investigating Rovey's true nature. Now that they had witnessed genuine miracles and mysteries, they naturally would not do anything so foolish again.

Therefore, the problems that have arisen at Chaldea this time really have nothing to do with them.

But only they themselves knew the truth. Rovey certainly wouldn't believe it. After all, he and Roman had just come out because of their invitation when their contact with Chaldea was cut off. He definitely wouldn't believe that what happened during that time was just a coincidence.

This must have been premeditated.

This resulted in the Magus present being unfairly blamed; they genuinely had no idea what had happened.

However, they also know what they should be doing now.

Everyone looked at Rovey nervously, their hearts filled with unease.

They knew very well that if they didn't give Rovey an explanation today, not only would they not be able to save their own lives, but their lifelong pursuit of the Mari would also be cut off. They had to find a way to give him an explanation no matter what.

But they couldn't lie, so they could only ask Rovey for some more time so they could discuss it and then speculate on what had happened.

"No need, I think I know what's going on."

But just as they were racking their brains trying to figure out what had happened, Weber, who was sitting to the side, seemed to suddenly remember something. He stood up and spoke with a serious expression.

"Really? El-Melloi II, do you really know what happened?"

Upon hearing Weber's words, the previously tense Magus reacted as if they had encountered a savior, turning their gazes toward him and urgently asking questions, eager to know what had happened.

Which damned bastard dared to do something like this?

Isn't this blatantly trying to kill them all?

If they find out who's behind this, they definitely won't let that guy get away with it!

When faced with their question, Weber didn't answer immediately. Instead, he asked them a question, "Haven't you noticed that something seems to be missing from the group since the plane took off?"

"Is something missing...?"

Upon hearing this, the Magus present were all taken aback, then began to look at each other, seriously considering the question posed by Weber.

After exchanging glances and a brief moment of thought, they quickly uttered the extremely conspicuous and equally unmissable name they had guessed.

"Department of Law?!"

They blurted it out in unison.

Upon hearing the name mentioned, Weber didn't keep him in suspense any longer, nodded, and replied.

"Exactly."

He explained, "The Department of Law, as the managers of the Clock Tower, hasn't shown any trace since boarding the plane. Initially, I thought that after what happened, they were simply unable to meet with Rovey again. But upon closer reflection, things can't be that simple. The Department of Law wouldn't swallow such a huge loss so easily, so there's only one truth."

Weber lowered his head, looking at the other Magus who were filled with surprise and uncertainty, and slowly revealed the truth. "The Department of Law is here this time too, but they are moving faster than us, and their itinerary seems to be much more covert. Furthermore, they are not here with good intentions; they are probably here to continue their attempt to seize Chaldea."

"--?!!"

Upon hearing this, the Magus, who had been racking their brains for an answer, all widened their eyes in surprise.

They looked at Weber, then thought about the Department of Law, and couldn't help but burst into a tirade of curses.

"Damn it! Those stupid groundhogs!"

"The Department of Law, what on earth are those lunatics trying to do?! Are they trying to drag the entire Clock Tower down with them?! Bastards! Damn bastards! They're trying to kill us all!!"

"Don't they have brains?"

Upon learning the truth, all the Magus present lost their composure and began hurling insults at the Department of Law.

"Where is Barthomeloi? Surely Lord Barthomeloi wouldn't be so foolish as to do something like this?!"

When things reached this point, Barthomeloi was quickly identified as a suspect.

"Have you forgotten? Lord Barthomeloi is not here, and the current representative of the Department of Law is that useless person from the Department of Investigation."

His reply was an even angrier one, "Damn it! He's really going to get us killed!"

"--?!"

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately understood what was going on.

Because Barthomeloi was absent, the agency of the Department of Law was temporarily handed over to the Magus of the Department of Investigation. However, due to his wrong decisions, the Department of Law lost too many Magus in Chaldea, and too many resources were wasted. Someone must be held accountable for this.

Therefore, no matter what he does, he will be punished when Barthomeloi returns. At that time, he will definitely be squeezed out of the center of power, lose resources, and thus be unable to continue to freely pursue the demonic path.

This is naturally unacceptable to Magus.

Despite the mystery surrounding Rovey's identity, given the deep enmity they had forged and his current predicament, he ultimately decided to take a gamble.

So, while the other Magus were talking with Rovey, he secretly sent the Sealing Designation Executor to occupy Chaldea. As long as he could occupy Chaldea, as long as he could bring it under the control of the Department of Law, and as long as he could expose Rovey's trick, then everything would be accomplished. He would not only be innocent, but would have done a great service.

As for losing the bet, the worst that can happen is death.

For Magus, death is certainly terrifying, but what is even more terrifying is the inability to pursue the Mari. So today, there is no worse outcome than sitting and waiting to die. Even if he does nothing, he will still be punished later, so he might as well take a gamble.

Upon realizing this, the faces of the other Magus from various disciplines turned completely dark.

They were practically suffocating from the actions of that idiot in the Department of Law.

Just when I had finally closed the distance and was discussing how to help Chaldea, enter Chaldea, and have a proper conversation with this deity, perhaps even touching upon the Mari, someone actually did this.

Suddenly, they not only failed to improve their favorability rating, but their lives were also in danger.

The other Magus then looked at Rovey, whose expression was unpredictable, and prayed in their hearts that Rovey wouldn't get angry and wouldn't take it out on them.

Faced with this situation, Weber reacted quickly, immediately explaining the situation to Rovey and placing all the blame on the Department of Law.

Although there was an element of shifting blame, it was indeed the case, and the other Magus began to praise Weber for saving them from disaster.

Rovey naturally believed Weber's words.

He looked at the Magus, but did not kill or punish them. This incident was caused by the idiots in the Department of Law, and had nothing to do with them. The most important thing was to find out what happened at Chaldea.

"Dr. Roman, still can't get in touch?"

Rovey turned to Roman and asked.

"Yes, all communications around Chaldea are blocked by a special magical barrier, so we can't get in touch. We should hurry back and check on them; I'm very worried about Ritsuka and the others."