This is not a major issue, merely the most important event of my daughter’s life (Second update, requesting monthly tickets)

The unknown can breed fear, preventing people from touching it, yet the unknown can also spark curiosity, driving one to discover, master, grasp, and control it... Humanity is inherently contradictory; even something as perilous as Pandora's Box cannot thwart human curiosity. Knowing that opening it could lead to a catastrophic end, someone will inevitably yield to that inner compulsion and lift the lid.

Magic is much the same. Initially, people shunned it due to its mysterious nature. But over time, when they realized that magic in reality was not so terrifying—merely adding a bit of flavor to human life—and that mages could still be killed by bullets, their apprehension would fade.

Conversely, if people learned that magic held world-ending power, far exceeding human limits, their fear would intensify. Yet, alongside that terror, they would strive to develop even mightier technology to counter the magic.

Thus, the manifestation of magic, whether overwhelmingly powerful or overly weak, presents a latent danger. If it's too weak, people won't respect it; if it's too strong, they will aspire to surpass it. Only if magic reigned over the world as an omnipotent deity, unshakeable by any force, would people cease to resist... though one cannot entirely rule out those bored souls who simply wish to commit deicide.

Lin Luo always felt that those who sought to slay gods were either driven by immense ambition or were intolerably bored. Every successful deicide in comics, games, novels, or myths was mere fabrication. In reality, if gods existed, such an act would be impossible.

Only a god, or a being superior to a god, could kill a god.

Lin Luo knew this intimately. With his current abilities, he might not quite be a god, but he certainly ranked as half a demon. Could such an existence be killed by humans? In this plane, only the Creator posed a genuine threat to his life; no other person or thing possibly could. Nuclear bombs? Merely a joke.

Of course, the conversation has drifted. Returning to the point: to those in the real world, gods are too remote, and even magic is legendary. The only thing that truly instills fear and resistance in humanity is the nuclear bomb.

Even the weakest nation possessing nuclear weapons cannot be easily invaded by any major power. Should conflict arise, it would amount to little more than skirmishes, for if a small country is pushed to the brink of annihilation, they can always opt for mutual destruction, turning everything to ash.

The nuclear bomb, the pinnacle of technological weaponry, exists purely as a deterrent and would never appear in conventional warfare. Therefore, if the mages tasked with preventing war possessed a number of individuals with nuclear-level power, which nation would dare casually start a war?

“What you say has some merit, but…” Wei-Ein Konoe nodded thoughtfully, then offered a wry smile, “there aren’t many mages with that level of power.”

“Not many? I disagree.” Lin Luo spread his hands, glancing over the assembled company. “We have several right here. Speaking for myself alone, I could wipe out all civilization in the real world within three days. Believe it or not? Blowing up the Earth might be tough, but making Mother Earth sweat bullets is entirely feasible.”

Wei-Ein Konoe and the others coughed awkwardly; Lin Luo’s statement certainly put them under considerable pressure.

Lin Luo ignored their discomfort and continued, “We should simply arrange meetings with the leaders of every nation and offer a slight demonstration of our nuclear-level strength before them. I truly don’t believe they would then dare to start wars so brazenly.”

People fear death, especially those living well. If leaders knew that waging war brought them no profit but instead invited death, which one would dare continue invading others?

Aggressors always operate under the premise that they themselves will not be invaded.

“I understand your meaning. This approach might indeed be effective to some degree, but seeing as how heads of state aren't exactly easy to meet—even someone of our standing finds it difficult normally, let alone at a time like this,” Wei-Ein Konoe shook his head, looking visibly troubled.

Lin Luo felt a wave of speechlessness. A world-class expert being told he couldn't even compare to an ordinary citizen of a country? It made sense when mages had to hide their identities, but in the current situation, it was… incomprehensible.

“I think you all have been too low-key, forgetting how to be aggressively high-profile,” Lin Luo sighed. He admitted that if it were him, trying to see the Japanese Prime Minister now would likely result in being turned away or having a gun pointed at his head. But… if he killed the Japanese Prime Minister’s son today, the Prime Minister’s daughter tomorrow, and the Prime Minister’s wife the day after, then on the fourth day, he’d just give the PM five words: Get out here now!

Wouldn't the person then crawl out like a compliant dog?

When Lin Luo voiced this strategy to the group, everyone except a select few once again felt immense pressure. This way of thinking… frankly, they hadn't failed to consider it; they simply never let such ideas take root.

But upon closer inspection, it was indeed a viable path: using brute force to intimidate heads of state. While it might not cure the root cause, managing the symptoms effectively would be quite an achievement. Moreover, many mages live for extended periods. Take Al, for instance; if he went to intimidate a head of state, controlling them for a millennium or two would be perfectly achievable, and no one would even know how to kill him.

As for the general populace, that was even less of a concern. Any issues that arose between ordinary people would be limited to personal conflicts, not events leading to war. In that light, revealing magic might actually prove beneficial… though achieving this level of control would certainly require some dedicated time.

“I’m not concerned with the specifics of that matter. You all have more experience fighting world wars than I do, so you should know how best to proceed. Using fire to fight fire, or stopping war with war, can sometimes be quite effective,” Lin Luo concluded. He admitted the method wasn't his original idea but was borrowed from the Celestial Being organization in Gundam 00, though that organization ultimately failed miserably.

But the magic world was different. Setting aside overall military strength, every world-class individual fighter was comparable to a nuclear weapon!

“Alright, let’s put this aside for now. Next, we should discuss the matter of the Senate,” Al said abruptly after a moment. “We had a preliminary plan when we arrived, but to ensure absolute success, it would be best to elaborate on the details. Is that acceptable?”

Noticing Al’s gaze shift toward him, Lin Luo nodded. “We can postpone dealing with the Creator for now, as I need some time to prepare. Once the Senate is dealt with, we can unify the entire magical world into a single, cohesive bloc. Well, perhaps not completely unified, but if we can bring the majority of factions together, our chances of victory will increase significantly.”

“Allies are essential, but finding the right candidates will be tricky. After all, opposing the Senate means even some of our former comrades from the Red Wings will hesitate,” Wei-Ein Konoe adjusted his glasses. Al had clearly informed him of the plan, so his reticence was understandable, though he always enjoyed dousing enthusiasm.

“Don't you have a disciple? Kurt, I believe his name is. He should be useful, shouldn't he?” Evangelin interjected. Although she preferred direct methods, since Lin Luo was set on this path, she would accommodate.

Wei-Ein Konoe managed a wry smile. “You wouldn't know, Evangeline. Although Kurt is my student, after that incident over a decade ago, he broke ties with the Red Wings and defected to the Senate, declaring that ‘our methods cannot save the world.’ He provided clandestine help during the recent Patriarch Assembly to ensure its safety, but I genuinely do not know what he’s truly aiming for.”

“Hmph, so he’s a traitor. Just kill him, then,” Evangelin sneered.

Evangeline still held a deep grudge, it seemed.

That comment left others speechless, and even Lin Luo felt a bead of sweat run down his temple. As for Kurt, well, although his methods were questionable and politically charged, his core idea was incredibly sound, at least from what Lin Luo knew. His plan in the original story failed only because he wasn't the protagonist; the role of the savior wasn't his destiny.

However, Lin Luo didn't need to follow Negi’s exact approach now. With their combined strength, plus Kurt’s connections and political acumen, coordinating an internal and external strike against the Senate would be relatively straightforward.

The only real issue was winning Kurt over, which would be troublesome since the man was such an chuunibyou—he trusted no one except himself, not even the Red Wings… Well, one deals with an chuunibyou using chuunibyou methods: beat him half to death, then use coercion and threats… probably.

After discussing the Senate matter for a while, the group dispersed to handle their pending tasks, as the allies weren't fully assembled yet, making further detailed planning premature.

Lin Luo rose, intending to use this interim period to analyze the world's rules, but just then, Wei-Ein Konoe stopped him. Turning around, Lin Luo saw the other man smiling. “Teacher Lin Luo, there’s something small I need to discuss with you. Could you come with me?”

“What is it?” Although Lin Luo had a vague idea what it concerned, he asked reflexively.

“Well, it’s about the matter concerning my daughter. Let’s talk in the next room.”

Fine. If it’s a blessing, it cannot be avoided; if it’s a curse, it cannot be escaped. Some things simply needed to be cleared up.

Lin Luo sighed inwardly and followed Wei-Ein Konoe.

: I want to get hyped up too, but the current atmosphere doesn't allow it! However, things should get intense when we start forging the Creator!