"Order!"
As this short incantation was chanted, several talismans shot out like streams of light.
These were earth-element talismans.
One by one, the talismans flew to the corners of the village and sank into the earth.
In that moment, a massive amount of jutsuryoku was unleashed.
"Boom...!"
The next second, a thunderous rumbling sound echoed through the air.
The incredible amount of jutsuryoku awakened an equally astounding amount of earth energy, causing the earth to tremble. The landscape began to change, becoming flatter, more accessible, and more interconnected. At the same time, exquisite stone houses rose from the ground, crashing down upon the dilapidated ones, neatly arranged in an orderly fashion.
The entire village's environment was instantly transformed, changing from a severely impoverished state to an exquisite, beautiful paradise, like a secluded utopia.
But this was just the beginning.
"Order!"
With the second chant, several more talismans shot out, again like streams of light.
This time, however, they were not earth-element talismans but wood-element talismans.
The wood-element talismans similarly sank into the earth, releasing an explosive wood energy, causing trees to grow rapidly, much like the stone houses had before.
On these trees, various fruits quickly ripened before the eye, transforming into delicious-looking, fragrant fruits that were mouth-watering.
The village soon brimmed with a vitality and energy that had never been felt before, becoming vibrant and full of life.
"Order!"
Finally, several water-element talismans shot toward the center of the village, falling into a newly-formed ravine in the modified landscape.
Immediately, a massive amount of water energy surged forth.
"Whoosh!"
Soon, water flowed as if bursting from the ground, flooding the ravine like a reservoir's gates opening, rushing through with immense force.
A river now ran through the village from end to end, adding humidity and moisture to the air.
Only then did Rozen, standing in front of the village, smile and suddenly kneel on one knee. With one hand slamming onto the ground, his magic power surged.
"Summon!"
A magic circle instantly expanded from the point where Rozen's hand touched the ground.
The magic circle covered the entire village's earth, summoning numerous creatures.
Wild deer suddenly leaped out and ran in all directions.
Wild rabbits gently jumped into the bushes.
Fat, large fish, as if jumping into the sea, leapt into the river.
There were also creatures like mountain chickens, bamboo rats, and wild boars, all appearing from the magic circle and running into the surroundings.
The entire village seemed to have turned into an earthly paradise, not only filled with animals but also with crops like grains, vegetables, and corn quickly growing in the gradually forming fields.
No one could have imagined that just a short while ago, this was a village that was so impoverished it could barely feed its inhabitants.
"This should be enough."
Rozen then clapped the dust off his hands and proudly admired his work.
Little did he know, all the mountain people and refugees behind him were stunned.
They were utterly dumbfounded.
"This... this..."
The mountain people and refugees could only stammer in awe.
Even Artoria (Alter) was shocked, her gaze shifting as she looked at Rozen, unable to believe what she had just seen.
It was clear that Artoria (Alter) had never imagined Rozen could accomplish such a feat.
Even Mash and the others, who knew Rozen had done the same thing in the Fifth Singularity to solve the survival problems of the survivors, were still in disbelief.
"What kind of magecraft is this?"
Olga Marie's eyelids twitched.
"This is just too unscientific."
Even the all-knowing genius, Da Vinci, made such an exclamation.
"This is starting to go beyond the realm of magecraft itself."
Rozen was left speechless.
"Senpai is truly amazing."
Mash sincerely expressed her admiration.
Because now, with the crops, fruits, and wildlife, the food issue was resolved for the mountain people and refugees, even with thousands more refugees arriving. Water was also no problem. The living spaces had been prepared, and while it couldn't compare to the Holy City, this place was probably the best place to live in this era, second only to the Holy City.
Looking at Artoria (Alter)'s face, Rozen spoke.
"The jutsuryoku I infused into the land is considerable, so the wood, water, and earth energies filling the land and air will continue to transform this place. More houses will keep rising, there will always be more water, and crops and fruits will grow as much as they're harvested. As for meat, the summoning is still ongoing. Essentially, this place is fully stocked. Even if we accommodate 100,000 people here, they'll be able to live lavishly for a month. If we use the soil properly for farming, develop water sources, and let the beasts reproduce, it could be self-sustaining. It could last for decades, or even centuries, as long as there's no natural disaster or major catastrophe."
Rozen snapped his fingers, and spatial fluctuations appeared. He then cast several protective talismans, drawing runes with his fingertips, sending them flying in all directions.
"You don't need to worry about the Holy City's Knights finding this place. I'll set up several layers of barriers, including cloaking barriers, illusionary barriers to confuse the senses, and defensive barriers to resist Noble Phantasms. I'll also summon a mist to cover the area, and with the space manipulated, any attack, even if they try to destroy the entire mountain, will be redirected. No one will be able to find this place or pose any threat to it. It's absolutely secure."
"The only way to enter is through one specific route. It's been altered by complex means, and only by following the correct method can one pass through the barriers and illusions, and navigate the twisted space to reach here."
"I'll tell you the method and route later. Don't let the news leak."
Rozen gave these instructions, only to realize that Artoria (Alter) was no longer looking at him as a human but as some kind of monster.
"Ugh..."
Rozen paused, scratching his nose and muttering to himself.
Looks like he may have gone a bit overboard.
Artoria (Alter) remained silent for a moment before turning her head.
"I'll go gather the rest of the mountain people from the other villages and bring them all here."
Artoria (Alter) made her decision swiftly.
"Just be ready to meet with my subordinates."
With that, Artoria (Alter) walked away.
Rozen and Mash exchanged glances and couldn't help but laugh.
The mountain people and refugees, still in shock, finally came to their senses and erupted in cheers.
Thus, the mountain people's long years of hardship were dramatically improved.
For the first time, they had a chance at an unprecedented transformation.