Celestial Era: The Rise of the Full-Time Enhancer

About half an hour ago, Tara and Rem were observing the vicinity of the 15th Tower…

They have been very curious about the unusual weather that is happening right now. Well, they have a few guesses since they have seen some similar events in the past but this is their first time seeing it in such close proximity.

No, they were basically at the center of this unusual phenomenon…

They tried probing the internal structure of the 15th Tower to find out what was gathering spot of this huge amount of negative energy but they weren't successful.

They asked the people around as well if they have an idea of what was going on but unfortunately, they have the same answers…

"We've heard that the researchers of the Tower are conducting an experiment to control the weather. It hasn't been completed yet so it's like this… In any case, this had only started three weeks ago. It hasn't been that long but it's enough for us to get used to it." One of the peddlers answered after being asked.

Everyone would answer roughly the same thing and they can only conclude that this is really something that they were afraid of.

"Do you know how long this will last?" Rem asked solemnly.

"They said that it shouldn't last for a month so I guess this will be over in another week or so. Are you buying my watermelons or not?" The peddler replied.

Rem awkwardly thanked the old peddler for answering her questions and left in a hurry.

"Controlling the weather, huh…" Tara muttered after concluding their investigation. There is no point asking more people about the dark clouds above them.

"Well, that's a good excuse… I'm sure they were hiding in this tower. Hmm… If they're not from Xonid Legion, perhaps from Morian Collective? What do you think?" Rem pondered as she looked at the dark clouds above them.

There are still arcs of lightning that can be seen as if it's threatening to pour heavy rain and thunderstorm. This scene might really happen if there is bad weather but because the dark clouds have been staying above the Black Tower for a long time now, it's obviously not something normal.

"It's not important… As long as they're enemies, we'll purge them…" Tara confidently said as she stopped staring at the dark clouds.

This city isn't in danger yet but considering the expansion speed of the dark clouds, they could estimate that it would still take several months before the Mana Cataclysm forms.

That's right… They have concluded that what's happening right now is something that the Celestial Beings had seen before and it's called Mana Cataclysm… Nevertheless, since centuries had passed since the last Mana Cataclysm occurred, the citizens around here were clueless about this.

This is different from the Mana Calamity that Vincent was aware of. Mana Calamity happens when some godly items that shouldn't be next to each other were put together. This instance will create chaotic mana that will affect a huge area.

On the other hand, Mana Cataclysm happens when one of the Celestial Beings died by succumbing to Aether.

From what they know, there are only three races that use Aether. They were the Xonid Legion, the Morian Collective, and the Arkhan Legion.

The latter is highly unlikely since the Arkhans were creatures that are too weak. Although they can't completely eliminate the possibility, the Xonids and Morians were still the likely cause of this.

As the two continued wandering around the Tower, they suddenly felt Luna's signal…

Since Vincent and Luna are in the tower, they can't really use a magic tool to communicate outside since it will be blocked by the Black Tower's defense. However, the Celestial Beings don't have to use this method since they can use their Celestial Energy to at least signal someone close to them.

Tara and Rem looked at each other as they immediately understood what they needed to do.

Although they weren't sure what exactly is the situation inside, they only have to do their tasks.

It is to create a diversion!

Clink! Clink! Clink!

The sound of activating mechanical gears was heard as the two of them immediately wore their Celestial Armors… It covered their entire body as they immediately disappeared from their previous spot. Some passers-by noticed them wearing their Celestial Armors and attracted a bit of attention.

These people were able to recognize those armors that only the Celestial Beings could wear.

"So the rumors were true! The Celestials walk among us!"

"I remember them! They ask me about the dark clouds! Perhaps, they are here to investigate the 15th Tower's experiment?"

"Why does it matter? They can stay here forever…"

"Ugh… I should've offered them something. But why aren't they beautiful as the rumors said? They look average so I didn't suspect them at all."

"Fool… That's because they don't want to show their beauty to a lecher like you…"

The small crowd laughed at the man who was called a lecher as they didn't mind the sudden battle formation of the two Celestials.

They didn't think too much of it as they believe that they were always safe within the territory of the Black Tower.

However, their reverberating laughter was buried by the deafening sound of an explosion…

It was followed by an earthquake scaring almost everyone in the city.

This is the first time this happened and none of them were prepared for this.

Screams and cries were heard after the earthquake as some people saw a cloud of smoke coming from the mighty Black Tower!

The Tower that they believe would protect them for eternity was damaged!

"This… The tower is under attack!"

"Who dares?!"

"N-no way… Maybe this is just another failed experiment… I'm sure everything is fine…"

They tried convincing themselves but they suddenly recalled the two Celestial Beings just now… They have a sudden feeling that their appearance was connected to the current situation in the Tower!

Soon they saw the Dragon Riders mobilizing in the sky as if they were chasing someone!

It was then followed by the sounds of battle as the citizens could only accept that their Tower was truly under attack!

After realizing this, everyone immediately took cover as they didn't want to become a casualty or die from stray Mana Bullets being thrown by the magicians.