Chapter 33: Metalian

Transformed into Cosmic Horror in a Sci-Fi Universe – 33

EP.33 Metalian

The discovery of metal in Lumolasi Village.

The advancement of agriculture and the potential for livestock farming.

The seeds of dominion sprouting in the southern hemisphere.

And…

"Look there! The sun moves across the sky, shining upon us!"

"The gods are watching over us!"

"When the sun sets, small lights descend upon the darkened sky!"

"They are the agents of the gods! They watch over us while the gods rest!"

"Their positions change constantly! Look, after the cold season, the tree-shaped agent moved from the northeast back to the south."

"The agents of the gods patrol the sky, circling around!"

"They move in cycles, so we can divide the year based on their positions!"

"Oh! They tell us when the cold and hot days will come! Truly, they are the agents of the gods!"

…These crazy cultists are developing astronomy based on their faith in me.

And their understanding is eerily accurate.

Even as a fanatical religious group, the high intelligence of the elves is evident.

The elves are rapidly advancing in various fields.

At this rate, they might enter the Iron Age and establish a proper nation within the next ten years.

Speaking of which, I wonder how Dalos is doing.

Shall I take a peek?

It seems they are following my advice, creating a metallic planet for the metal-based lifeforms.

The planet is quite massive, about twice the size of mine.

Dalos's preferences are evident, with the planet's metal forming intricate geometric patterns.

Since they are machine lifeforms, nearly all the resources making up the land are metal, with a strong magnetic field flowing through it.

Using that powerful magnetic field to generate electrical energy and supply it to the machine lifeforms, huh?

Interesting… they've put some thought into this.

[How do you find it? I think I've done a pretty good job.]

Dalos communicated directly into my mind, aware that I was observing.

[Creating the planet is a good start, but it's just a barren sphere for now.]

Of course, as seen with TransforX, they don't necessarily need a star like the sun.

The cube serves as their sun, energy source, and mother.

But wasn't that concept discarded for being too inefficient and risky?

[I plan to introduce a substance similar to the cube, something that can directly channel my power.]

So, they decided to adopt that idea after all.

However, it's not just a simple cube; it seems to be a materialized form of Dalos's power, acting as a conduit.

Indeed, the cube's function in TransforX felt like it borrowed the power of a creator god.

Perhaps the cube in TransforX was created with that intention?

Not the cube's inherent power, but as a conduit for the creator god's power…

Anyway.

If it's a material that directly channels divine power, there's no risk of it being stolen or destroyed.

It can't be destroyed in the first place, and even if it were, as long as Dalos exists, it's directly connected to him and can regenerate.

So, the high-risk factor is essentially nullified.

A metallic planet and machine lifeforms, huh?

It's certainly a dream come true.

[It's time to create the lifeforms.]

Ah, so now that the Cybertron-like planet is ready, it's time to create the Cybertronians to inhabit it.

Let's see how he goes about creating them.

In an instant, Dalos designed and created the lifeforms he had in mind.

Their basic form was similar to typical humanoid races, with two arms and two legs, walking bipedally and using their hands to manipulate various tools efficiently.

Their exterior was, of course, sleek metal panels.

Internally, they were filled with intricate mechanical components befitting their robotic nature.

Near the heart, there was an engine powered by electromagnetic fields, which provided energy to hydraulic systems that allowed the body's joints to move.

Their size ranged from approximately 10 to 20 meters.

Although quite large, they weren't excessively so, ensuring they could support their metal bodies.

[I've also included the transformation feature you mentioned. I thought it would be useful for them to transform into spaceships to navigate the universe.]

Their default transformation setting was a spaceship.

Depending on the environment and situation, they could transform into various mechanical vehicles such as cars, planes, ships, and submarines.

Wow… it's basically TransforX in all but name.

[The name of this lifeform species will be… Metalian.]

Metalian!

Metal humans, huh.

The name itself is incredibly romantic.

Given that they are born as robots, they won't need an industrial or cyber revolution; they'll inherently surpass all scientific and technological advancements.

And their default transformation being a spaceship?

While the species itself might not be overwhelmingly powerful, their ability to transform into state-of-the-art mechanical weapons gives them significant combat strength.

Being robots, they would be almost god-like in mechanical engineering.

However, their bodies, made of very delicate mechanical parts, would be vulnerable to external shocks and electromagnetic storms.

But Dalos had already addressed this by equipping them with a magnetic shield that could constantly protect their entire body.

Looking at them now, they do seem like a pretty overpowered species, don't they?

Rather than being captured and dissected by the Lubaran, it might end up being the other way around…

But since I've programmed them to be friendly unless attacked first, that shouldn't happen.

The reason for this programming is, of course, the elves.

I want them to naturally form an alliance with the nearby elves.

Ideally, they would even visit the elf planet and spark a technological revolution there.

With a bit of my help and Dalos's power, the Metalian planet, Metallica, was created.

They'll need time to get used to their planet and settle in, so they won't be visiting the elf planet immediately.

I wonder how many years it will take for them to stabilize.

In the meantime, I'm excited to see how much the elves will progress.

Or will Yujin's attack on the Lubaran elder happen first?

There are only about three years left until that scene unfolds.

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The Death of Elder Organ

This event caused significant controversy among the Meias tribe.

Yujin, a Terra with immense magical talent.

And Elder Organ, who despised and persecuted Yujin because he was a Terra.

Eventually, Organ's resentment boiled over, leading him to ambush Yujin in a remote location to kill him.

This resulted in a major conflict with Elder Jupiter, leading to Organ's death.

It was a major incident.

The Meias tribe split into two factions and began fighting fiercely.

"How can you justify killing a great Meias elder over a mere Terra?!"

"This is rebellion and terrorism! Killing an elder, no matter the reason, is unacceptable!"

"The Union won't stand idly by!"

One faction was outraged that a fellow Meias, especially an elder, was killed just to protect a Terra.

They vehemently argued that both Elder Jupiter and Yujin should be punished and exiled.

The opposing faction had a completely different stance.

"We should recognize and accept magical talent and diversity, even from other races. It was Elder Organ's fault for attacking first out of petty jealousy!"

"Honestly, regardless of race, what kind of master would stand by while their disciple is attacked?"

"Elder Jupiter's actions were justified."

They believed that even if Yujin was from another race, his magical prowess and talent, proven by his tournament victory, should be acknowledged. Elder Organ's jealousy and attack were at fault.

They argued that neither Elder Jupiter nor Yujin did anything wrong.

Thus, the factions were fiercely clashing.

"…If only I were to leave, this would all be resolved. It's getting out of hand," Elder Jupiter sighed deeply as he observed the chaos.

The other elders shook their heads and responded.

"With Organ gone, there's already one vacant elder position. If you leave too, we'll have two vacancies. That's not ideal…"

"Once we appoint new elders to fill the vacancies, the fighting will die down soon enough. People are just excited by the sensational news, but it's temporary."

They didn't want Jupiter to leave.

With one elder already dead, filling another vacant position would be no easy task.

Given that Yujin's magical abilities were already proven, the consensus was shifting towards exonerating Jupiter, and the situation would likely calm down soon.

"I hope so," Jupiter said, sighing deeply.

The internal conflict among the Meias was trivial.

The real issue was external.

This incident not only shook the Meias tribe but also spread news about Yujin throughout the Galactic Union, causing a complete uproar.

While the magic tournament was just an event that would have made Yujin famous within the Meias tribe, the death of a Union elder—especially one from a powerful faction like the Meias—was significant enough to spread across the entire Galactic Union, bringing Yujin's story along with it.

"A Terra with magical talent?"

"They say a Union elder took him as a disciple!"

"He even won the magic tournament!"

"What?! I thought Terras could only manage low-level magic at best?"

Thus, Yujin's existence became known throughout the Galactic Union, stirring up quite a commotion.