Beyond the Apocalypse
Chapter 195: Overlord (II)

Chapter 195: Overlord (II)

All the people in the Silent Wind Military Base turned toward the massive tower glowing with radiant energy, and they could not help but gaze with awe and wonder at the flaming eye at its peak.

Even Freya, who came from a much more advanced civilization, couldn’t help but glance at the tower in shock. A feeling arose in her heart; she sensed that this tower was something new to the world, destined to generate an impact that would spread beyond the borders of a New Plane.

Vlad wore a wide smile as he saw the Xaos Tower’s energy circuits fully operational. "The hardware is ready. It’s time for the software."

"A.I. Chip, make a clone with all your information that can be installed into this tower. Its main directive is to ensure the survival of Jormungandr and me..." As he reached this point, a meaningful light appeared in Vlad’s eyes, and a figure appeared in his mind. "...and the Viking princess Freya."

Vlad was not a saint, and not all lives were of equal value to him. He would not hesitate to put his life in danger to protect his friends, but there were those whose lives were more important. It might not be fair, but that was human nature.

[Beep! Primary directive confirmed. Does the Host wish to add secondary directives?]

Vlad nodded without hesitation. He knew precisely what the A.I. Chip needed to function as the neurocenter for the Xaos Kingdom. "Yes. Its secondary directives must be the protection of the Xaos Kingdom’s citizens. Next comes the growth of its military power and the expansion of its borders. Finally, there is the overall improvement of its civilization as a whole."

[Beep! Generating a clone according to the Host’s specifications!

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-The A.I. Chip Clone’s Primary Directive is to ensure the survival of Vlad Xoas, Jormungandr, and Freya.

-The A.I. Chip Clone’s Secondary Directives will be in order: protection of the Xaos Kingdom’s citizens, growth of military power and domain, and improvement of the Xaos’ civilization.

-The A.I. Chip Clone will oversee and control administrative, governmental, and military strategies and operations.

-The A.I. Clone will utilize the people of the Xaos Kingdom as its extensions, delegating tasks through them to more effectively achieve its directives.

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Does the Host wish to add anything else?]

Vlad thought for a moment before an idea came to his mind. "Give it a humanoid behavior and voice that can make people comfortable and inspire trust. I want people to feel protected by it and see it as a protector and guide." He paused briefly at this moment, and an odd smile appeared as he carried on. "Its name will be Overlord.’

[Beep! Specifications completed! Initiating cloning and implantation!]

The power of the A.I. Chip grew significantly after the rise of Vlad’s energy pool to the Champion Tier, so it took little time for the clone with the code name of Overlord to be created. In the next second, waves of electromagnetic force emerged from his brain and reached the energy pool of the Xaos Tower.

The electromagnetic force contained the A.I. Chip Clone that flawlessly fused into the energy pool before spreading across every runic line and magic matrix throughout the Xaos Tower.

Vlad watched silently and with a broad smile as the A.I. Chip Clone took over the Xaos Tower. Ten minutes later, he heard a message reach his mind.

"Overlord salutes Prime Master Vlad Xaos." The voice that resonated was akin to the one of the A.I. Chip but imbued with the depth and gravitas of an old sage, inspiring a profound sense of trust and confidence. It felt as though it came from a being that had lived for eons rather than an entity that had just been created.

Vlad was slightly surprised that Overlord had connected so seamlessly with his A.I. Chip and could send a message directly into his mind. ’From the start, it is already showing signs of greatness.’

"Permission from the Prime Master to perform a presentation to the Xaos Kingdom?" the ancient and wise voice echoed once more in Vlad’s mind, and he nodded in approval.

As soon as Vlad gave the okay, the power within the Xaos Tower surged, drawing heavily from the energy pool’s reserves. The flaming eye at its peak burst into an intense blaze, and a powerful voice boomed from the tower, echoing in all directions.

"I am Overlord. Hear my voice as I am the will of the Xaos King!" The voice carried not only wisdom but an unyielding will and determination that seemed to captivate the minds of all who heard it. Everyone in the Silent Wind Military Base instantly fell silent, their eyes fixed on the flaming eye, eagerly awaiting its message.

"I was born with the sole purpose of protecting the people of the Xaos Kingdom, to ensure your rise and growth in this apocalyptic world. Follow my guidance, and I promise you a path to power and a place of safety." The voice of the Overlord enthralled the people, filling their hearts with hope and excitement as they gazed at the tower in awe.

Overlord let those words resonate for a few seconds before its voice echoed again, now imbued with coldness and fury. "As for those who go against the Xaos King and the Xaos Kingdom, their fate is sealed!"

The next moment, the flames within the crystal eye gathered and coalesced before unleashing a massive beam of fire that shot hundreds of meters, striking a mountain peak near the Silent Wind Military Base.

"BOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMM!"

The sheer force of the explosion shocked the people in the Silent Wind Military Base. They watched in awe as the mountain peak was obliterated, and a sense of reverence filled their hearts. Soon, the name "Overlord" began to echo with admiration and respect.

Even Vlad was taken aback by the display of power. A spell of such magnitude required not just immense energy but also precise control, and the energy beam was undoubtedly a High Champion Tier Spell.

A four-level Wizard Tower should be incapable of such a feat, but it seemed that the A.I. Chip Clone "Overlord" had compensated for any deficiencies in the hardware.