Chapter 1568: Chapter 1568

And this was the moment the people of Azure Star realized they were not alone in the Universe.

A colossal message materialized, revealing to all what was about to unfold for this world.

No, for the future of every living soul in this world.

The Nightmare had finally ended, yet a vast universe awaited, ready to unveil its secrets to them.

[Congratulations! The World of Azure Star has been successfully integrated into Floor 49 of the Tower of Babel!]

[All qualified sapient lifeforms above age 18 within the World of Azure Star may now undergo a Special Tutorial to become Players and awaken the ability to utilize the Babel System.]

[To enter the Tutorial, proceed toward the Tower in the distance. Tutorials vary based on the number of participants and other factors, with rewards determined by ability, skill, and performance.]

[Additionally, Player Maria and her Party have been granted the Special Privilege: [Heroes of Azure Star (A Rank Privilege)]!]

[Owners of the [Heroes of Azure Star (A Rank Privilege)] may instantly grant Player status to anyone they choose within the World of Azure Star.]

[Upon Awakening as a Player, individuals may choose to ascend or descend the Tower. Be advised that each floor presents a challenge that must be overcome to continue.]

[Unless opposed by the owner of the Divine Throne, the World of Azure Star will now receive visitors from Players on Floors below or above Floor 49.]

[Furthermore, Special Field Dungeons and Gates will begin spawning to encourage growth among the population.]

[Tutorials may appear within or near Field Dungeons and Gates to facilitate Awakening for qualified individuals.]

[The owner of the Divine Throne may block Field Dungeons and Gates, accelerate their spawn rate, or modify their contents and locations.]

There it was. The message even named us and detailed the privileges we earned for liberating this world. Yet this was clearly a global proclamation, distinct from the quest we were assigned.

Nevertheless, this Privilege is remarkable! With it, we can transform our friends into Players, accelerating their growth.

Field Dungeons and Gates? I don't recall encountering the latter on Yggdrasil.

Can I simply halt them? This world has already endured its share of turmoil with Fragmented Nightmare Realms. Dıscover more novels at Nov3lFɪre.ɴet

As the holder of the Divine Throne, I wield authority over these phenomena. So, Odin must have been the one preventing their emergence.

Dungeons, however, spawn rapidly, though I'm uncertain whether they're a natural feature of Yggdrasil or the Field Dungeons mentioned here.

It seems Dungeons proliferate in areas saturated with Miasma. Field Dungeons spawned by the Tower might represent an alternative mechanism for their appearance.

This could prove perilous if combined with the Nightmare Fields scattered across the world, teeming with billions of Nightmare Beasts.

While the most dangerous Nightmares and Nightmare Demons are vanquished, the mutated Nightmare Beasts remain, after all.

"What is this thing?!"

"Tower? Is that a tower?"

"What did I just read? So much text…"

"What's going on?! Wait, is God real?!"

"Is this a message from God?! It said the Tower of Babel!"

"Wait, why did it mention Maria…"

"Tower? Players? W-What is this sick joke?! Is someone conjuring this with illusion magic?!"

Naturally, the crowd was stunned by the spectacle. The same reaction echoed worldwide, with people panicking, shouting, and demanding answers.

Field Dungeons and Gates could emerge at any moment, so I'd better act swiftly to prevent them.

"V-Visitors from Floors?" Alma wondered. "W-Wha… What?!"

"What's happening?!" Sofia asked urgently.

"I don't understand… are we in a tower? But the tower is over there," Emily said.

"It makes no sense…" Martina muttered.

"Yes, this is what we didn't fully explain—the Tower," I said. "It's a colossal Dimensional Construct containing countless worlds. I don't know exactly how many, but many. Now, let me act quickly. We've already endured one cataclysm. We don't need an actual Apocalypse, do we?"

"Eh?" Alma said, bewildered, as I closed my eyes and focused.

My vision ascended above the world, into space, gazing down at the planet. Mars and the Moon had vanished, and my Authority, regrettably, couldn't restore them—it extended only to this planet.

How do I proceed? Should I simply think it or…?

Suddenly, spatial distortions began appearing, emanating from within the Tower.

I don't know what Field Dungeons and Gates are, but I'm intrigued.

For now, however, I must stop them.

I extended my hands, which materialized as constructs of cosmic darkness and starlight.

With a mere gesture, I sealed the distortions before they could unleash creatures from unknown origins into our cities.

Perhaps from other Floors of Babel, or something else entirely.

For now, let's not rush into the unknown.

The cracks sealed shut, and I cloaked the planet in a protective veil akin to the one I'd used on the island.

My Divine Throne activated, triggering new notifications.

[You have used your [Divine Throne of Dreams and Nightmares (Azure Star)] to prevent Field Dungeons and Gates from appearing on Floor 49: Azure Star.]

[You have halted the invasion of Players from Floors below or above.]

This ensures that troublemakers from Yggdrasil or other Floors can't interfere with this world. Excellent.

So simple. Is this how Odin felt, wielding absolute authority?

[Do you wish to regulate the creation of Field Dungeons and Gates? You can designate their locations and danger levels, customizing their contents from an extensive list.]

[Note: Certain items on the lists may occasionally be unavailable.]

"Huh… Strange, I can even do this… Let's see, show me the list of the lowest-level Gates and Field Dungeons."

[Field Dungeon Creation List - Danger Level: Tier 1]

[Green Skin Lair Dungeon - Monsters]: [Goblins] [Hobgoblins] [Orcs] [Ogres]

[Ice Cave Dungeon - Monsters]: [Snowflake Rabbit] [Snowman] [Ice Golem]

[Urban Distortion Dungeon - Monsters]: [Living Car] [Rubble Golem] [Giant Rat]

[Gate Creation List - Danger Level: F Rank]

[Reptilian Gate - Monsters]: [Lizardmen] [Crocodilian] [Saurian]

[Forest Beasts Gate - Monsters]: [Giant Bear] [Steel Bovine] [Psychotic Rabbit]

[Avian Nest - Monsters]: [Giant Hawk] [Stalking Crow] [Raptor]

This is truly fascinating. I can customize to this degree.

"Can you at least tell me where they come from, though, System?"

[Information unavailable. High Administrator Privileges required to access necessary Data Banks.]

Hey, aren't you a High Administrator too, Michael? Can't we access that information?

[I fell from grace and was sealed into the System. Of course, I can't… Wait, maybe… Hm.]

[The thing is, I am a System, separate from the Babel System, and one without its restrictions. If we use your Divine Throne and… There.]

Suddenly, the Babel System message began to glitch, fragmenting and filling with errors and buzzing noise, turning red.

[Unauthorized breach of security. Please stop what you're doing before—ERROR, ERROR, ERROR.]