Florida Man in Magus World: Unleashing Liberty and Freedom

Zen, Jiji, Diana, and the crowd stood frozen in awe and disbelief. The sheer display of firepower and cutting-edge weaponry was beyond anything they had imagined.

It wasn't just the scale of destruction. It was the precision, coordination, and overwhelming efficiency of the elite platoon that left everyone stunned. Even Zen, usually quick to adapt, found herself questioning her current combat philosophy.

"Are we... outdated?" she muttered, glancing at Jiji and Diana, who nodded in agreement.

The one-million-strong horde of monsters, bolstered by four- and five-star aura knights, had been utterly annihilated. They hadn't even come close to touching the elite team.

The endless barrage of tank shells, precise rifle fire, and tactical use of spirit bombs crushed their morale and wiped out their numbers with surgical precision.

When the simulation ended, the platoon of 400 elites marched back through the Fate Plaza's gate, victorious and unscathed. Not a single injury marred their ranks. Their comrades erupted into cheers, rushing to greet them and celebrate their flawless performance.

The sight of dragonewts, lamias, and paladins reveling together in unity brought tears to Zen's eyes. She turned to Diana, her mentor, her voice trembling.

"Master, I'm glad we serve the same liege."

Diana raised an eyebrow and scoffed, crossing her arms. "Serve? You might follow his orders, but let me make one thing clear—you have no right to 'serve' him. He's ours."

Zen chuckled, wiping her tears. "Don't worry. I have no interest in participating in your... night services. I'm strictly professional."

Diana smirked, her eyes narrowing. "We'll see about that."

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While the crowd celebrated, Felix stood apart, utterly unfazed by their reactions. His focus was on the rewards screen that had just materialized.

Finally, his Super Democracy Pass had reached A-Class, granting him access to craft even stronger weaponry and unlocking futuristic items in the system store. A smirk crossed his face as he browsed the new catalog, but he quickly dismissed the idea of shopping for now.

Instead, he opened the alchemy menu, searching for the newly unlocked Philosopher Stone recipe. The page he had been waiting for finally appeared, but his excitement was short-lived.

The stone had to be crafted manually without the assistance of automatic functions.

Felix sighed. Jessica had warned him about this long ago. To produce high-quality pills, potions, and rare items, he would need to master proper concoction methods himself.

"Guess I'll have to pay Singtowl a visit," Felix muttered, already plotting how to use his ticket to learn alchemy under the enigmatic master.

For now, though, his attention shifted to another set of unlocks: new system defensive structures. A list of formidable buildings appeared before him:

- Mana Flak Tower

- SAM Site

- Tesla Tower

- Railgun Turret

- ICBM Silo

Each structure seemed excessive, considering the floating island's powerful barriers and existing defenses. But Felix, ever the pragmatist, believed that anything could go wrong. Investing in more defensive systems never hurt.

The costs, however, were sobering. The first three buildings were relatively affordable, each priced at a "mere" one million years of lifespan per structure. But the Railgun Turret came with a staggering cost of 500 million years, and the ICBM Silo demanded an eye-watering one billion years of lifespan.

Felix opened his lifespan ledger, grimacing at the numbers. Even with a balance of four billion years, he could not spend recklessly.

With a heavy sigh, he called over Diana, his trusted advisor who came from the same origin.

Diana slithered over, and Felix showed her the system screens. She peeked over his shoulder while Felix asked her.

"What do you think? Are these worth it, or am I about to waste my savings on glorified firecrackers?"

Diana's eyes skimmed through the screens and projected statistics. Her lips curved into a sly smile.

"Depends on what you need. Do you want to deter an enemy or annihilate one? If it's the latter, you'll want that railgun."

Felix raised an eyebrow. "And the ICBM silo?"

Diana wiped a bead of sweat from her brow, smirking. "That ICBM Silo? That's not for defense. It's for DIPLOMACY. Build one, fire off a couple of missiles just for a laugh, watch the world burn, and you'll be crowned the Kim Jong Un of this world. No kingdom, no country, and no one will dare mess with you again."

Felix couldn't help but laugh, stroking his chin in mock contemplation. "Kim Jong Un of the Isekai world, huh? I mean, I do have a harem army, and that guy has one too, right? Am I already there?"

"Close, but not quite," Diana cackled. "But let's leave that pig out of this. Seriously, though, why do you need all this firepower? The island's already one of the safest places in the world."

Curiosity piqued, Diana leaned over to peek at Felix's system menu, her eyes narrowing as she checked his quest log. Just as she did, a familiar chime echoed.

DING

<You have received Main Quest #15 – Kingdom Stability.>

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Main Quest #15 – Kingdom Stability

You have learned a method to secure and extract strategic resources. You have learned a method to extend your lifespan. You have built a small, self-sufficient kingdom and formed a military unit to protect your population. Only the final hurdle remains.

Your next task is to construct defensive structures around your territory and prepare for future scenario quests. As you may be summoned or forced to leave your territory, establishing sufficient defenses will ensure the safety of your land during your absence.

Objectives: Build the following structures:

- 100 Flak Towers

- 100 SAM Sites

- 200 Tesla Towers

- 10 Railgun Turrets

- 1 ICBM Silo

Rewards:

- 50 Flak Towers

- 50 SAM Sites

- 100 Tesla Towers

- 5 Railgun Turrets

- 1 ICBM Silo

- 1 Fate Barrier Tower

- 10 Random Strategic Resource Sites on your island

- Increase maximum level to 100

- Perfect Philosopher's Stone x 1

Time Limit: 30 Days

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Felix stared at the screen with a blank expression as the simplicity of the quest felt almost mocking. Unlike previous missions that required complex strategizing, this one boiled down to converting his lifespan into physical defenses.

But there was a catch.

His current lifespan balance wouldn't cover everything. The ten railgun turrets alone demanded a staggering ten billion years.

Felix's shoulders slumped in resignation while he groaned, "So... it's grinding time, huh?"

Diana burst into laughter. "My condolences. Good luck out there!"

Felix shot her a pointed look. "You're laughing now, but what about your personal quests? I've never seen you grinding for anything. Are you even ready for the scenario quests?"

Diana's grin widened as she casually opened her main quest log and shoved it in Felix's face.

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Mission Objective: Get creampied by your master 1,000 times.

Current Progress: 759/1,000

Rewards:

Permanently increase all stats by 1,000

Permanently increase mana pool by 1%

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Felix froze, blinking in disbelief. "You've got to be kidding me. How come you never told me this?"

Diana shrugged, laughing unapologetically. "I didn't want to pressure you! Besides, you're always energetic at night, so I figured there was no need to rush. Honestly, this is just a repeatable quest for me. I've completed it three times already since we moved to the island."

Felix's jaw dropped as he began counting on his fingers. "Three times? That's... over 3,000 times in 70 days. That's more than 42 times a day!"

A sudden realization dawned on him. Narrowing his eyes, he asked suspiciously, "Wait a minute. Were you... doing this while I was asleep?"

Diana's proud smile said it all. "Of course. Why not? Efficiency is key."

Felix facepalmed, groaning. "I can't believe this. I'm out here grinding lifespan, and you're grinding me in my sleep."

Diana patted his shoulder with mock sympathy. "Cheer up, Master. We're both working hard... just in different ways."

"…"

Felix sighed, deciding to end the banter with Diana. Instead, he refocused on the task at hand. If he was going to commit to the quest, starting with the most expensive and powerful structures seemed logical.

Retrieving a large map he had sketched during his downtime, Felix began strategizing turret placements.

The map was detailed, showing the island's topography, population centers, and key landmarks. Felix carefully overlaid a pentagram on the outline and then rotated it to create an overlapping star. The resulting diagram gave him ten precise points, forming a defensive network across the island.

He marked the positions on his system map with precision, ensuring optimal coverage. Since the northern district housed the majority of the population, Felix allocated four of the turrets to protect the area, covering the arc from north to east. The remaining six were distributed evenly across the other regions, ensuring no blind spots.

Once satisfied with the placement, Felix initiated the construction.

The system's magic eliminated the need for traditional construction. At each marked spot, the ground radiated with energy as though space itself was bending. Within seconds, massive railgun turrets materialized, seemingly teleported from another dimension. They settled firmly into the earth, and their bases were rooted deeply to ensure stability against both recoil and external force.

Each railgun turret resembled a superweapon from the video game series, focusing on plane combats. The colossal structures stood over 100 meters tall, with a main barrel stretching skyward like a sentinel of war. The barrel, lined with glowing runes, pulsed with residual energy, giving it an almost otherworldly appearance.

Surrounding the main cannon were auxiliary towers housing the targeting systems and energy converters. Large dish arrays and antennas jutted out, scanning the skies and ground for potential threats. Thick, reinforced support struts connected the central cannon to a heavily armored base, which housed the ammunition chambers and energy reservoirs. The sheer size and industrial aesthetic gave the turrets a commanding presence, a stark reminder of the power they wielded.

The system didn't cut corners. Each turret came equipped with cutting-edge enhancements. Felix inspected the railguns through the system interface, noting their capabilities:

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Range: Capable of targeting enemies up to 500 kilometers away.

Firepower: Magnetic acceleration launched hyper-dense slugs at Mach 10, creating devastating kinetic impacts.

Defense: Shielding mechanisms and self-repair functions ensured they could withstand bombardments.

Targeting System: A fusion of radar and magical sensors for pinpoint accuracy, even against high-speed aerial targets.

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Once the first turret was complete, Felix couldn't resist stepping closer to admire it.

"Magnificent," Felix muttered. He could imagine the chaos these railguns could unleash.

As the other turrets materialized one by one, Diana whistled in admiration. "Now that's overkill. These could probably shoot down a god if you wanted."

Felix chuckled. "Let's hope it doesn't come to that."