Florida Man in Magus World: Unleashing Liberty and Freedom

Chapter 201 - Florida Man Builds a Fortress Full of Anti-Air Weapons to Recreate a Stage for Ace Combat in Real Life

Two days later, Felix returned from Singtowl's realm, refreshed and energized. As part of his routine, he used the philosopher's stone to rejuvenate his physical age, resetting his physical age. Feeling reinvigorated, he immediately resumed his duties, focusing on the ongoing construction of defensive systems across his floating island.

While he was busy assembling another massive "Stonehenge Cannon" atop a rocky mountain, the booming voice of Jagged Beard echoed behind him.

"Kid! Got a minute?"

Felix turned, wiping the sweat from his brow. He still couldn't remember the dwarf's name, "What's up, Master Dwarf?"

The stout craftsman rubbed his hands together, "Been a while since I started crankin' out those golem in the factory. I've been hearin' tales about how your paladins and lamias smashed that exam. Got me thinkin'... reckon my golem could match their performance?"

Felix raised an eyebrow. The factory's robotic soldiers had been steadily produced since Jagged Beard managed the facility, but he hadn't yet tested their combat potential.

"You want to put them through the simulation?" Felix asked, pausing his work on the railgun.

Jagged Beard nodded, his beard swaying with the motion. "Aye. I wanna see if our golems are worth their salt, or if I need to go back to the blueprint and hammer out somethin' better."

Intrigued, Felix decided to consult Jessica, his ever-reliable system guide. Stepping away for a moment, he muttered under his breath, "Jessica, can we activate the simulation mode again?"

The system chimed in response.

<Yes. You can reopen the gate to the simulation world once a day. However, there is currently only one stage available, and the number of enemies will remain the same.>

"And what about the robots? Can they handle the simulation?"

<All units from the factory are equipped with advanced combat AI. They have been programmed with tactical knowledge and adaptive strategies. Provided they are supplied with adequate weaponry and ammunition, they should be capable of clearing the stage.>

"Good. But how do they compare to the paladin-lamia platoon?"

<From my calculations, the factory's soldiers will require at least 1,000 units to achieve comparable results to the elite platoon. While they lack the mana, aura, and magical capabilities of your troops, they compensate with precision, efficiency, response time, and advanced tactical knowledge.>

Felix nodded slowly, absorbing the information. While the robotic soldiers couldn't match the raw power and versatility of his living troops, they were still formidable in their own right. A thousand units was a significant force, especially considering the robots didn't tire, hesitate, or fear.

Felix turned back to Jagged Beard, offering a wry smile. "We'd need about a thousand units to match the performance of the platoon."

Jagged Beard's jaw dropped, his voice rising in disbelief. "Hah?! I thought your fancy golems were supposed to be better than flesh and blood!"

Felix shrugged. "Sorry to disappoint you, but they can't use mana or aura. That's a big disadvantage in this world."

"Bah! How useless." Jagged Beard grumbled under his breath, shaking his head in disappointment as he stomped back toward the quarry. Once Jagged Beard was out of earshot, Jessica's screen appeared and revealed the hidden information. <My apologies, Felix. I didn't account for the fact that the units are constructed from White Mithril.>

Felix raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "And what does that mean?"

<White Mithril enhances their durability and strength exponentially. You don't need a thousand units. Just a hundred at most. And even then, arming them is optional. Their fists and legs alone are sufficient to annihilate any one-million-man army of 6-star knights.>

Felix facepalmed, groaning. "You should've told me that sooner!"

While he didn't get to test the soldiers in front of Jagged Beard, Felix decided to keep this revelation under wraps for now. .

The next ten days were grueling but productive. Felix threw himself into the task of completing his defensive infrastructure quest. With precise planning and Jessica's guidance, he managed to erect all the required structures: the railgun turrets, Tesla Towers, Flak Towers, SAM Sites, and the imposing ICBM Silo.

Rewards arrived almost instantly. With additional free structures, Felix spent another day setting up a new set of defensive structures. This time, he positioned everything around the interior, forming the second line of defense. By the time the final turret hummed to life atop its foundation, Felix stood back and surveyed his handiwork with a sense of accomplishment. The pentagram of railgun placements on his map now mirrored reality, creating a powerful grid of interlocking firepower.

With 20 days still remaining, Felix shifted his focus. Without another main quest to guide him, he chose to prioritize his personal growth and his wife's quests. Diana had been working on her repeatable quest, and Felix spent much of his time assisting her with it.

Unlike his quests, Diana's quests were FUN to do. Felix couldn't resist. When he wasn't with Diana, Felix immersed himself in the painstaking process of enhancing his essence. It was meticulous work, starting with converting raw mana oil into purified mana before refining it further into essence. Fortunately, Felix had the foresight to save his last Chrono Gym ticket for this exact purpose.

Inside the accelerated time of the Chrono Gym, Felix spent every moment focusing on his upgrades, pushing his essence capacity and control to new heights. Days blurred into weeks as he worked tirelessly, each improvement bringing him closer to perfection.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the fateful day arrived. .

DING

This time, the chime didn't originate from Jessica. It came directly from Felix's automatic system interface, accompanied by an urgent series of notifications.

<The time has arrived. All transmigrators, reincarnators, chosen ones, time travelers, and regressors: you have 10 minutes to prepare for the summon. You will be teleported to the lobby, where you will receive details about your scenario quests.>

<Please note: You may not bring familiars, assistants, or companions into the lobby. Only the primary system user may enter this realm.>

<However, those who have formed a contract with another system user may enter as independent participants.>

Felix's sharp eyes scanned the notifications. This was it. The moment everything had been building toward. The scenario quests Jessica had warned him about were finally here.

Turning to Diana, he found her already in motion, methodically double-checking their preparations. Weapons, food supplies, water, survival kits, and magical artifacts had all been meticulously stored in subspace storage for the journey ahead.

Both were dressed in their most durable and protective attire. Felix wore a custom-designed suit of enchanted armor, its sleek, obsidian-like surface etched with glowing blue runes for reinforcement and adaptability. Diana opted for a more traditional but equally powerful battle dress, reinforced with aura-conductive fabric and layered with defensive enchantments.

"Ready?" Felix asked, his voice calm but carrying an undercurrent of anticipation.

Diana nodded, securing a blade at her side. "Always."

Felix held out a finely cut, glowing philosopher's stone, the faint radiance pulsating with stored life force. "Take this. It's fully charged. Just in case."

She accepted it without protest, tucking it into a hidden pocket in her dress. "I don't plan on needing it, but I won't turn down extra insurance."

As the final seconds of the countdown ticked away, Felix took a deep breath. The floating island around them was quiet, as though the world itself was holding its breath.

When the clock hit zero, a surge of energy enveloped both of them, a blinding white light consuming their forms.

And then, in an instant, they were gone.

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Name: Felix Ariel

Remaining Lifespan: 4,294,967,295

Bloodline: Void Phoenix

Element Affinity: Fire, Water, Metal, Earth, Poison, Light, Void

Authorized Level: Super Democracy Pass (Class A)

Level: 120/100 (Limit Break +2)

Energy: 4.2B / 4.2B

Essence: 4.2 Billion

Innate Talents: Flame Lungs, Fast Learner, Fire Immunity, Poison Immunity, Petrification Immunity, Ashen Resurrection

Skills:

- Phoenix Flame Manipulation (Master)

- Radiant Essence Circulation (Grand Master)

- Metallurgy (Grand Master)

- Metal Creation (Grand Master)

- Holy Light Manipulation (Grand Master)

- Water Creation (Grand Master)

- Poison Creation (Grand Master)

- Temperature Control (Master)

- Gravitation Force (Master)

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WHOOSH!

Felix and Diana's vision blurred as the teleportation energy dissipated, leaving a faint hum in its wake. When their eyes adjusted, they found themselves standing in an expansive plaza unlike anything they had ever seen.

The first thing that caught their attention was the sky, or rather, the absence of one. Instead of clouds or the familiar hues of a horizon, an infinite expanse of stars stretched out in every direction, shimmering like countless diamonds scattered across a black velvet canvas. The sheer immensity of it made Felix momentarily disoriented, as if gravity itself was in question.

But the oddity didn't end there. The platform beneath their feet was clearly artificial, composed of a seamless, metallic surface that glowed faintly with arcane runes mixed with futuristic design. It was as though magic and technology had fused perfectly to create this ethereal structure.

Diana knelt down, touching the surface. "Are we standing on a platform in space?"

Felix glanced around. There were no walls, no visible supports, nothing that grounded them to any world or dimension he recognized. It looked similar to the Chrono Gym. Felix narrowed his eyes. "Indeed, another dimension."