Fantasy Starting from the Stone Age - Chapter 200



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Episode 200. This era begins with hope.

After the appearance of the reverse machine, the world’s population decreased rapidly.

This was largely due to the mass extinction of species caused by the decreased magical power pressure, the resulting famine, the spread of diseases throughout the world, and the emergence of monstrous creatures.

The chaos in Datang goes without saying, but other countries around the world were not free from chaos either.

A great rebellion broke out in the Eron region when the military power of the Datang regime, which had controlled the people through mystery, was drastically reduced.

Even in Baekara, a rebellion has broken out against the Iyakan rulers, and the great dragons are powerless against the reduced magical power.

In the East, as the already low magical power pressure dropped even further, hell descended. A great war broke out. A localized war that could not be stopped by the best in the world alone.

Naturally, if this continues, trade will be difficult. In Goaran and Bapan Tab, the current situation cannot be maintained, and the population will continue to decrease.

Thus, as mentioned earlier, the world’s population is drastically decreasing.

It didn’t decrease gradually, but it was maintained at 15% of the total until the appearance of the reverse god, and then with the appearance of the reverse god, 2/3 of the world’s population at that point disappeared.

The world population is only 100 million. The polar regions and underground seem to be relatively intact, but statistics are difficult to come by.

Given the vastness of the world, it is now questionable whether there is even such a thing as a nation.

More than war, more than famine, more than pestilence, more than anything else. Accumulated resentment has killed more people.

If we consider that the first thing the Disease Demons wanted when they first appeared in the world was communication, and then revenge, then in a sense the Disease Demons were successful.

And as the world was being ruined, Ol Chaun remained silent. He simply worked silently to reorganize the country. He also went out and fought against powerful monsters.

But he didn’t express his opinion on the appearance of the reverse demon. His sadness could only be guessed from his eerie expressionless face and the occasional tear shed.

And it took another 10 years to clean up after that. Now the population is 65 million. That’s the entire population of the continent of Olsozo that can be counted in statistics and that Datang’s administrative power has grasped.

It once had a huge population of 1.3 billion, but it is unlikely to grow much further from here.

All of this, thinking back to the golden age of Datang, brought together all the Mainniruns who had no choice but to send messengers directly to summon them since demon communication was no longer working properly.

I also called Kikari. She deserves to be heard. I called the Zazanrai, so there was no reason not to call Kikari.

“So… … . The magical power level of all regions, including the magical power pressure of the entire world, especially the magical power level of the Holy Land, has been lowered by two levels.”

“The Holy Land is an ultra-high magic power zone. The area around the continent of Olsozora is a high magic power zone to a normal magic power zone, but the Eron region is mostly a normal to low magic power zone, except for some areas. It seems that the low magic power zone hasn’t become an ultra-low magic power zone… … .”

“The magical power of the underground and polar regions is relatively intact. The magical power pressure of the underground has actually increased, and the magical power pressure of the polar regions seems to have only dropped by one level. Therefore, mining magical power from underground dungeons or hunting monsters and collecting the magical power they possess seems to be good for maintaining the mystery-centered system.”

“The mysteries of the spirits, including the water people, were not affected much. However, the giant horny beasts of the continent of Olsojora, which needed crops and high-magic areas, were hit hard… … .”

“The great forest is weakened.”

“Shujor’s magical power is at a miserable level.”

“The Eron region is still in rebellion, so we’ll probably have to fight a lot when we go back.”

And so on. Bad news is coming in… … . The worst news is this.

“Ahem. And… … . That… … . It may be presumptuous of me to say this, but… … . The pureblood Daton communities on the continent of Olsozora who did not participate in the festival or were unable to participate were either completely annihilated, or they all participated in the festival and there is no trace of them.”

And there is no need to look outside the continent of Olsojora. All pure-blooded Datons have records of defectors, and they have all been invited to Mainilun for the festival, and furthermore, pure-blooded Datons who are not defectors cannot live outside of the ultra-high magic zone.

In other words, the story is like this.

Pure-blooded Daturns are extinct. Now, there are only five pure-blooded Daturns in the world: Ol Chaun, Manum Lapang, Kass Loran, Tatunang Marech, and Ossojoin Gulmung.

No matter how you mix them, you can never maintain the species population without incest. And even in this world, incest is taboo, and increases genetic diseases.

All Chaun speaks directly.

“Pure-blooded Datons are now completely extinct in the world.”

“Well, to call it extinction.”

“Castle Laurent. If your population drops below a certain level, you become extinct.”

“… … .”

All of this seemed surprisingly indifferent. Everyone thought they were either crazy with grief or that a second recession was coming.

Because it was a matter of course, Castlor Laurent spoke urgently.

“No, it’s not real extinction.”

“!”

“The gene editing technology of the Ancient Gods has been largely deciphered. By extracting only the pure-blooded Datons from each Daton hybrid, we can artificially create pure-blooded Datons.”

“Can that be called… a pure-blooded Daton?”

“You can. Genes are everything to a living organism. Whether it comes from the mother’s womb or is artificially cultivated, isn’t it the same?”

“That’s right… … . Then it is possible to restore the pure-blooded Daton… … .”

All Chaun opens his mouth decisively.

“don’t do it.”

“… … All cold.”

And perhaps because he thought he had put too much emotion into his words, Ol Cha-woon hurriedly added:

“Ah. I’m not mad. I was just thinking about it. Um. I’m sorry.”

“… … ?”

It looks better than I thought. In fact, it makes me feel somewhat relieved.

All Chaun begins his speech.

“Once upon a time, there was a people called the Bark Tribe.”

“Yes… … . I know.”

“But now, there is no such thing as a ‘pure-blooded bark’. They have all been absorbed. Part of Erin, part of Daton, mixed with the Tocha tribe to become the Tatap tribe… … .”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“The term ‘Bark’ is now an academic term. Even Bark-Erin considers themselves pure-blooded Erin, and the Tartap tribe thinks they are a branch of the Tocha tribe or simply Tartap tribe, not a mixed-blood with the Bark tribe. Does that mean the Bark tribe has disappeared?”

Castello Laurent is silent for a moment.

From her perspective, it doesn’t seem like it either.

“That’s right. They didn’t disappear. They are alive and well, having become mixed-bloods for everyone. The Bark tribe was not obsessed with purebloods and naturally blended into the mainstream of the world. On the contrary, the Erin tribe, obsessed with purebloods, gave birth to invincibles and were destroyed by that contradiction.”

All Chaun learned a lesson here.

“Do I need to be obsessed with being a pure-blooded Daton? Castle Laurent. You thought I would be sad. Of course I was… … because my family died. As I told you before, my wish is for all Datons to become Mainirans and live immortal lives.”

But, if that’s not possible.

“However, even if pure-blood Datons become extinct, if those countless mixed-bloods think of themselves as Datons, have Daton blood, and live like Datons… … . In a way, wouldn’t that be like gaining immortality… … !”

“All right. That’s it.”

All Chaun has shaken off his trauma. With the appearance of the reverse demon, he has completely shaken off the obsession he had with being a pure-blooded Daton.

“You said it last time. If things continue this way, only the Daton-Nono-Patchar hybrids and the Daton-Erin-Bark hybrids will remain. But… … . Wouldn’t that be ideal… … ! In some ways, wouldn’t a future where all races love and cherish each other and eventually become hybrids be a better world!”

Those who grew up in Datang and were educated like Daton all nodded their heads for some reason.

“And if that’s true, then why can’t all races be mixed? Yes, the poor Nono-Borin hybrids can’t have children. But will that be the case forever? Couldn’t technological and mystical advancements make it possible… …!”

Kikari also rejoices greatly upon hearing that.

“All right! Then!”

“What about the impossible hybridization? The Rulmoh and the Daton can’t mix, but what if it could be possible? Even if it’s biologically impossible… … . How many times have we had the experience of something being changed when we said it couldn’t be done!”

Medakbo also shouts excitedly.

“Then, a formidable race with the power and tenacity of Rulmoh and the magical affinity of Daton could be born!”

“Yes! That’s right! Baekkan and Lulmo are isolated. Tocha and Daton can’t mix at all. But… … . What if we can overcome that? And even if we can’t, what’s the big deal? The Iyakans aren’t even apes, but they’re our best friends!”

“Then the whole world becomes our friend.”

“No! We are family! The whole world becomes our family! Just as Seiwamuyu became our family, and just as we merged Baekara and made Eron our land!”

All the days are filled with dreams and hope.

“Because you are a member of the Datang (family), Daton! Everyone in the world should become Daton, not Datang! No race should perish!”

Uh, this is something.

“And to embrace the whole world as our family!”

Isn’t that a bit of a creepy idea…?

However, the Anlaiers who have always supported Datang’s ideals are truly moved.

“Wow! Oh, my! You were thinking of something like that!”

“Then you will go on a pilgrimage to every place in the world?”

“Even if I make this pilgrimage my whole life, it will never end!”

“Now everyone will be able to enjoy, cherish, love, and be happy! Everyone can even have children.”

“The unification period will be long. Maybe 5,000 years… … .”

“That’s short!”

“That’s true! It would be a miracle if we could unite the whole world in that amount of time! Haha!”

In this heated atmosphere, it seems there is only one person who cannot participate alone.

‘What kind of nonsense are these kids talking about with their smiling faces right now?’

This is Liwaduwan. I don’t want to say anything because I feel like I’ll get cursed at, but I’m watching with a cold sweat pouring down my face.

“The scope of our family has continued to expand. We have continued to advocate isolation, but now it is different. Let’s make the whole world our family!”

“Hehehehe~!”

“Goooooooo!”

This country, which advocated isolationism, is moving.

A small spark gradually grows and becomes unstoppable.

Their love, mercy, and embrace, such a fire will soon engulf the entire world.

“What kind of marriage is this between two pure-blooded Erins! I won’t accept it!”

“yes?”

“The instructions are to eliminate all purebloods and make them into Datons. Whoever you call your wife? You will share love with everyone?”

“Oh, wait a minute! Wait a minute!”

“You too. I will allow you to sow seeds for our Daton.”

“No, I don’t need that right! Wait a minute! What on earth are you doing to my wife… …!”

“What about my wife! There is no such thing! Everyone is one family!”

Well, I see.

It’s okay. If we forcefully mix for about 5,000 years, everything will disappear. Any grievances that arise can be resolved in about 10,000 years.

Datang truly thought so.

“Accept the refugees who have fled from Datang. When they are on my land, they are all like my children.”

The thousand eons, and its adopted son, Heavenly Punishment, receive a large number of people fleeing from Datang.

There is nothing to stop you from coming to my land and working. I accept the body that has been turned into firewood for a thousand years and consider it a good change.

This man was betrayed by his own brother and stabbed by his own son. His successor, Cheonbeol, is an adopted son, not his own son.

But Cheon-Gap treats Cheon-Pye more kindly than his own son. Because he is loyal to him and treats him like a father. Bloodline doesn’t matter at all. His only real family is his beloved horse, who is not even of the same race.

In the past and present, it was believed that by uniting all the lands of the world as one and making all the people one’s own people, and thus eliminating all external enemies, an ideal government could be established.

Everyone is a datang’s daton.

All lands belong to Bapan Tab.

These two newcomers are polar opposites, but they have amazing connections. That’s why they’re called the greatest rivals of the next world.

Long ago, dragons as big as mountains disappeared with the flow of time. The fighting and endless wars of the mighty beings called gods also stopped and they stayed in seclusion, not leaving their lands.

Mysteries that were once common have become extremely rare in the world, and half of the world is oppressed and persecuted by the great empire that monopolizes the mysteries, forcing them into mixed blood.

On the other side, there is a huge empire that seeks to devour the entire world, and there is also an empire that seeks to unite the world through religion, and to the far east, there is a time of chaos where even the emperor has lost his power, and martial artists continue to commit evil deeds and acts of cowardice.

In the polar regions at the end of the world, a splendid mystery still lingers, and the underground, once the periphery of peripheries, has become the most mysterious and bountiful land in the world.

The oppressed eventually become bandits and refugees, and heroes emerge from among them. The great empire, despite its own contradictions, runs wild and seeks to expand further.

Everyone rises above the war and dreams of what they consider to be the most beautiful world.

What those who live have is a vague dream about the future. Hopes, wishes, ideals, all beautiful and unrealistic fantasies… … .

This is an era that simultaneously embraces the darkness of a terrible reality and the light of ideals.

Between the ancient and modern eras. That is why it is called the Middle Ages.

Starting from the Stone Age, we have finally reached this era.

They themselves call this era by this name.

The age of fantasy has begun.

This is a review for Volume 8 (Chapters 176-200). As always, you don’t have to read it.

-Questions & Answers-

Question: Why do you keep dragging out the war like this?

Answer: Sorry, there won’t be much war next time.

Question 2: What does it mean that war is boring?

Answer: There is a big picture to this… …

Question 3: Why do rookies come out looking so cool and only do trolling?

Answer: A kind of authorial theory… … .

Kwaaaaaaaah! Sorry. I don’t know how many long comments I got this time. Of course I got them in the last volume too, but I got even more long comments this time.

First of all, I am not the type of person who doesn’t read comments, nor am I the type of person who blocks comments I don’t like, so I read them all, but there are three main reasons why they are not reflected in the work.

First of all, it’s just a lack of writing skills. It didn’t come out as the author intended. There’s no way around it. I’m not capable of it. In reality, many of the reasons the war dragged on were because of this. Like the famous big movies, the war could have been described in a fun way, or it could have been cut more dramatically. And the characters could have been made to not troll. I’m really sorry about this.

Second, it was intended from the beginning. It came out as the author intended, and that is exactly what the reader felt. If this is a matter of taste, then I have no choice but to tell the reader, “If you don’t like it, don’t read it.” After all, you can’t satisfy all readers, right? I’m trying to find a compromise that satisfies as many readers as possible while satisfying myself…

Third, it will be explained later. Since it cannot be explained right away, it will be postponed. In short, why is Cheon-gyeop in the conference room? This was not properly explained in the episode (episode 189), but it will be properly explained later. I have the plan in my head up until then, but I cannot talk about it all.

Anyway, I do read all the opinions that are given in the comments. Some comments are like, “Why this opinion?” and others are like, “Wow, this opinion?”, but as a writer, I respect them all. A writer’s right is only to write, and the readers will read and judge.

Question 4: What concept did the primordial gods shed?

Answer: It is not exactly clear, but it is generally a concept that has either become natural to the current generation or has completely disappeared.

As of now, I’m writing this review up to episode 194 (I can’t change the content because the manuscript submission falls on the weekend), so I guess I’ll be able to answer questions about episodes 195-200 in the next volume.

-The war is progressing rapidly-

It’s described as if it was rushed, but in fact, the pace of the war is the same as the original plan. The plan was to end the story of the Age of Faith in episode 200.

Episode 25 of that process. In other words, it seems like the 7th volume was the biggest stumbling block, but now that I think about it, it would have been better to have the legendary historian appear earlier and have him look back on the war from a sort of heroic observer’s perspective.

Hmm. What can I do? At the time, I thought that was the best thing to do.

-Heroes starting to gather-

They are gathering one by one in preparation for the next era. After all, the readers all know the historical ending.

I think we’ll go back to a hero-centered narrative from the next era. I’ve been criticized for writing about war, so I’m a bit like that.

-Liberation Sword Luca-

This is the sword that the invincible one has transformed into. It has transformed into the strongest form he can think of.

After making it, I heard an interesting opinion from the SF writer who advised me. It was that it was an extremely rare ‘legendary item that only humans can use’. Usually in fantasy, there are ‘Elf-only’, ‘Hobbit-only’, ‘Dwarf-only’, and ‘Orc-only’ items, but there are no ‘Human-only’ items.

Now that I hear it, that’s true. Is it because I think of them as a different species called Erin, not humans? Although I’m describing it while thinking of Erin = Homo sapiens.

-Reverse Machine-

In the end, what turned the world upside down was not the parties to the war, but the tragedy and irrationality that the war itself brought about.

The existence of the reverse god, which had been continuously predicted, eventually becomes the gateway to a new era. It is an era where mystery is reduced and each person puts forward their own ideals.

-Fantasy Age-

Originally, the story was going to be about All Chaun being obsessed with purebloods. But after thinking about it, I thought that kind of development didn’t make sense, so I reversed it.

This is the so-called ‘reverse Hitler’. He wants to make his blood flow through all races in the world. And the blood of all races flows through him.

I am satisfied because I think this is a reasonable conclusion that a character like Ol Chaun can reach.

It’s funny that this setting itself was added later and is the complete opposite of Cheon-Gyeop. Cheon-Gyeop is someone who doesn’t care about bloodline and is only obsessed with territory. The polar opposites attract.

-Review review-

A new record for a long-form novel by Ttukgunnam! And a new record for the most written episodes… … . Hehehe… … I wrote a whopping 70 episodes in the past month. And I also worked on new works, so I wrote close to 100 episodes in the past month.

Well. So, starting from chapter 201, it will return to the normal serialization cycle. Those who read the volumes won’t know, though.

Anyway, I’ll see you in volume 9, where the medieval fantasy finally begins!