“That is all.”
The report from the First Apostle of the Blood Nobles had ended.
When I wrote down everything I had heard on paper, I could truly feel how remarkably fast their development was progressing.
In metallurgy, they’ve already reached the limits of the medieval era.
It was the result of combining the technological development capabilities of the Blood Nobles with the practical application skills of the Tinyfolk.
Setting aside my proud and gratifying feelings, I evaluated the technologies currently needed.
“System, assuming we’re building one modern structure. What technologies are required to secure the necessary materials?”
[Modern reinforced steel manufacturing technology and modern concrete manufacturing technology are required.]
[Both technologies require progress of more than two stages beyond the current technological level.]
“Investment cost?”
[It has been confirmed that reaching these technologies will cost approximately 540 million won.]
The cost of imparting technology was truly increasing exponentially.
I figured it was inevitable as we approached modern times.
“The budget is slightly over.”
I had thought that even if it broke into the hundreds of millions, it would be around 100 or 200 million won.
Sigh, the considerably oversized amount became a concern—how to handle it.
O Master of the Dimension, may I ask if you intend to receive the materials needed for construction as offerings?
“Yes. There’s a building I need to construct this time.”
If it is acceptable… Could you tell us about that structure?
Whether it was my imagination or not, I felt an intense interest from the First Apostle of the Blood Nobles.
Perhaps because they were a race born with a burning passion for education?
This might actually be good.
Should I have them try building something similar once?
Five years in a day.
It was time allowing for countless challenges.
“Sure, it wouldn’t hurt to try.”
To be able to create a structure from the world where our Master resides… It is an honor.
We Tinyfolk wish to participate as well.
“Then include the Aquatic Tribe too.”
Since we’re doing it anyway, having all three races collaborate wouldn’t be bad.
Undertaking one large project together tends to build bonds.
“Then I’ll explain the building we’ll be making.”
I transmitted information about one of the abandoned buildings I had received from Rick.
Although the building would be demolished and rebuilt, the form of the structure should remain similar to now.
It was perfect as a prototype.
Ooooh.
A pulley that can go up to high floors all at once… We had never thought of such a method.
If built this way, we could erect structures even higher upward.
But how to resolve the issues of balance and stability…
We will need to gather the scholars from the Academy.
The First Apostles judged that they couldn’t find answers on their own.
They immediately decided to summon the scholars.
Seeing their overflowing enthusiasm, even knowing it would be difficult, a slight sense of expectation arose.
The kind of expectation that thought, perhaps these guys could actually do it.
“Do some research on it, and I’ll transmit the items to be offered as sacrifices later.”
Understood.
“Then, good work.”
The conversation with the First Apostles ended, but I did not conclude the dimension observation.
The two Apostles in the Holy Land soon propagated the matter to the other Apostles before heading to the Academy.
As the First Apostle arrived, the scholars exclaimed in admiration upon hearing the new knowledge and began putting their heads together.
“I hope good results come out.”
After watching the heated discussions at the Academy, I turned the map.
There was someone I needed to talk to before continuing dimension observation.
“System, call the First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe.”
[Connecting to the First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe.]
A consciousness directly connected into my mind.
This is…
“Nice to meet you. Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe.”
Ah, I greet the Master of the Dimension!
I could feel his emotion and awe.
It was the same reaction as when the Apostles of the Tinyfolk and Blood Nobles first met me.
Since the being they believed in was me, hearing my voice directly—being able to converse with me—must be quite special to them.
“Has there been any difficulty in believing in me all this time?”
We simply believed. That one day, we too would hear your voice.
Perhaps because Apostles were selected from those with high faith, his belief in me was considerable.
Suddenly, the highranking Apostle I had seen before flickered in my mind.
It would be nice if another such highranking Apostle emerged.
That’s an excessive wish.
I didn’t want them to devote themselves to the point of giving up their lives for me.
Their own lives as themselves were important too.
“Thank you for believing in me.”
Thank you.
“There’s something I need you to do.”
I transmitted the same content I had shared with the other First Apostles.
The First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe joyfully replied.
If it’s such a task, we are perfectly suited for it.
“You’re perfectly suited?”
Yes! Because we are skilled at building structures.
At those words, I moved the map to check beneath the sea.
“Wow!”
I hadn’t had occasion to look before, but a massive city had been built under the sea.
The various domeshaped buildings were close to the form of highrise buildings.
Moreover, the finishing and sturdiness of each structure were exceptional.
Compared to the structures built by the Tinyfolk, these seemed a bit more robust.
How is there such a difference?
The Aquatic Tribe’s technological level was lower than that of One Direction.
This was confirmable from their armament levels.
Yet how had only their architectural technology advanced this far?
This question was resolved by the First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe.
Because we have adapted to the underwater environment.
“What do you mean?”
The sea is always under water pressure. Accordingly, structural design must be different. Also, when we rise from the bottom upward, we face no great resistance.
“Ah.”
The Aquatic Tribe moves freely in water.
Without wings or tower cranes existing, building highrises would be difficult.
But for them, who could move freely up and down, it was different.
Seismic design is exceptional too. Underwater earthquakes are stronger, and water pressure is different to begin with.
To adapt to the underwater environment, their architectural technology had no choice but to develop.
That was why their structures were built so sturdily.
Only then did I freshly realize that I knew nothing about the Aquatic Tribe.
“System, bring up information on the Aquatic Tribe.”
[Displaying the racial characteristics of the Aquatic Tribe.]
[Aquatic Tribe.]
[Covered in scales, with webbing between hands and feet.]
[Can breathe freely underwater and move faster in water.]
[Consume more stamina when active on land, and die if exposed to land for extended periods.]
[Can communicate with animals.]
[Consume a normal amount of food.]
[Happiness: 3]
A race specialized for living underwater, but with demerits when coming out of water.
That was the Aquatic Tribe.
In this case, their range of activity would hardly overlap with the Tinyfolk or Blood Nobles.
At most, perhaps port cities?
“First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe.”
Speak.
“Can you participate in this construction project? Living outside water would be quite difficult”
If there is an environment where we can periodically enter water, it will be fine.
Stamina consumption couldn’t be prevented, but there were means to periodically recover.
“Good. Then communicate with the other Apostles to proceed with the project together.”
I obey your command.
As soon as the conversation ended, the First Apostle of the Aquatic Tribe led several Aquatic Tribe members toward land.
They arrived at City 6, a port city, and immediately contacted the Apostle there.
Perhaps because instructions had already been relayed from the First Apostle, the Tinyfolk’s 6th Apostle led them to the Holy Land without resistance.
“This project will bring unity among the races.”
Supplementing each other’s shortcomings and utilizing strengths.
Of course, cultural and environmental differences would exist, potentially causing considerable conflicts.
Understanding others is difficult by nature.
“But there are the Apostles.”
They believe in and follow me.
With that one common point, I believed no major problems would arise.
Well, if a big problem did occur, I could just intervene directly to sort it out.
“For now, 5 years.”
What developments they would show in one day.
I was looking forward to it.
***
5 years since the three races began the project.
They built and demolished foundations dozens of times.
In the process, there were several scuffles among them, and it nearly escalated to mobilizing the military.
Thinking that working together on a project would unite them as one was, as expected, mere optimism.
Still, I did not intervene.
The world where I am absent is longer.
They needed to become close on their own.
***
15th year of the project.
The three races began respecting and prioritizing each other’s characteristics and specialties.
Most of the architectural design was handled by the Blood Nobles’ scholars and the Aquatic Tribe.
Crafting and refining the materials needed for construction was exclusively done by Tinyfolk artisans.
The labor role in erecting the structures was taken by Blood Noble warriors.
Though the Aquatic Tribe seemed to have relatively less work, their knowhow greatly influenced the scholars.
Several structures were built, evaluated at their level.
Then disassembled again.
There was still a long way to go.
30th year of the project.
***
There was no major change in the project building.
However, the architectural technology developed here began influencing all cities, including City 1 and the Academy.
In cities where 3story buildings were the limit, 5story structures started appearing one by one.
In preparation for social issues arising from this, various laws were proposed and spread from the Holy Land.
“Yawn.”
This is certain.
The benches in Central Park induce sleep.
Since the One Direction dimension’s project was still ongoing, I truly had rare free time.
According to Yuha, with whom I kept in contact, Korea had no major issues yet.
John and his colleagues were obsessed with program optimization.
It’s practically a cheer for medical insurance.
But I couldn’t just wait like this forever.
“Now, some results should come out soon.”
And as if hearing those words.
Ding!
[Eureka!]
[The three races have begun understanding their characteristics and limitations, embracing one another.]
[Specific conditions achieved: Renaissance Theology technology is imparted for free.]
[Apostles will learn more authorities, blessings, and miracles.]
[The power of blessings, authorities, and miracles becomes stronger.]
[Eureka!]
[The three races have pooled their technology, knowledge, and wisdom to succeed in creating a modern structure.]
[Specific conditions achieved: Renaissance Architectural technology and Medieval Advanced Metallurgy technology are imparted for free.]
In real time, it was 2 weeks.
The time it took to proceed with acquiring the construction company, hiring a demolition firm, and fully withdrawing from the site work.
In One Direction time, it was 90 years.
“…They actually did it.”
The project that all races staked their lives on ultimately succeeded.
Though it was just one building.
They succeeded in building a 20story highrise.
“Impressive.”
I know nothing about architectural or steel technology.
But I know one thing.
That building a modern structure with only medieval-era technology is absolutely not easy.
We dedicate this structure to the Master of the Dimension.
Everything is as the Master of the Dimension desires.
It contains our earnest wishes.
Even after producing a nearmiraculous result, all three First Apostles attributed it to my merit.
Hearing that made me embarrassed yet pleased.
My kids are this outstanding.
To these commendable ones who produced results, there was only one thing I could say.
“Good work. Now continue producing all the materials used in this result and offer them as sacrifices.”
It is the time of business revolution.