Episode 11 Episode
8. Start of magic crystal farming (1)
It was Cahel Povian’s job to manage the magic crystal field.
As an arch mage with good skills, he had no difficulty in preventing or controlling the explosion of magic stones.
However, he couldn’t have Cahel Povian do the work of cultivating the magic stone field.
Security is a problem to use ordinary people, and there are more mouths to share than to use nobles who will definitely keep secrets.
Even so, it was clear that his tongue would be cut off if he asked the mercenaries of the Black Wolf Corps, the owners of the land, to tend the fields.
From Yuma’s point of view, Miryak was perfect for cultivating the magic stone field.
It was clear that they would work diligently even if they were fed and housed, and there was no way they would inform the Puang Merchants, who were the only ones protecting them.
Above all, Miryak’s report had no effect.
There are nobility under royalty and royalty, and commoners below them. Below the commoners are slaves who have lost their names, and below slaves are livestock and beasts.
Beneath it was Mirjak.
“…Therefore, Miryak is perfect for working in the magic stone field.”
After hearing about the production of magic crystals and Miryak, Hugo looked down at Yuma.
No matter how much miryak, the part that expresses humans as worthless objects was a little disturbing.
“You have no qualms about using the weak.”
“Use is better than neglect.”
“But the approach isn’t very good.”
“Someone might say that the person with the most power doesn’t try to change the world. It’s not very good.”
Because of the fierce talk that came out of Yuma’s mouth, tension was built around Ilsun.
The black wolves were dumbfounded, and Puang wanted to get up and pull Yuma’s snout out right away.
In fact, the parties looked at each other with calm expressions.
“I might be one of the people who made the most miryaks in the world. Because five countries perished in the wars I participated in.”
“Power cannot flow only in the desired direction. A life that wastes time on atonement will only benefit you in the end.”
“He’s born with the qualities of a god of war, so he uses the ground like a sword.”
Hugo beckoned, and one of the members came with a huge stamp and a piece of paper. A pen the size of a child’s forearm.
Hugo picked up a pen and started writing the contract.
While Yuma talked about the required land and rough conditions, Hugo completed the accommodation contract without a single bargain.
He was accustomed to it, as there were no clients who would play pranks on Hugo.
“Can I stay here for a couple of days and work on it?”
“Let it be.”
For two days, Cahel and several members of the Black Wolf were looking for suitable land to rent.
Originally, it was correct to send Pouang, but it was obvious that he would ignore it because he was a merchant, so the Arch Mage deliberately chose it himself.
While looking at the ground, Cahel unintentionally made friends with some of the Black Wolves.
This is because, despite being a great aristocratic Arch Mage, he first revealed that he was from a commoner and acted casually.
Pouang kept his head in the lodging provided for him for two days.
He had already lost a lot of money working with Yuma.
However, the armor he had given to Haiwan Woods and the magic crystals he was supposed to send every month to the Povian family were not enough, so he was in an atmosphere where he had to give full support to the Black Wolf.
“Yuma Yuma. I’ll be ruined first before I make a lot of money. It’s already bleeding profusely. Mr. Hugh Go said he would expect direct support…
Puang complained to Yuma with a teary face on his face.
Looking back at Yuma’s sudden actions and eccentricities, it wasn’t enough even if he shouted and cursed right away, but fear took over when he was about to act like that.
It was because that damn kid had already brought in the Arch Mage Cahel and the Black Wolf to the Puang Sang.
“Haha, don’t worry too much, Mr. Puang. The Black Wolf has a surprisingly weak concept of wealth.
If you continue to help little by little after this request, rumors will probably spread throughout the empire that you are a merchant with Hugo behind you.”
“Still, I am a bit anxious…. No matter how much money you are not familiar with, if you want to give aid to this large mercenary group, “Is there anything special. There is no turning back now, Pouang-nim.”
Yuma smiled and warmed Poin’s stomach.
“1 year. You just have to wait one year. When you first harvest the magic stones, all of Puang’s worries will disappear. It’s like snow melting quickly.”
Yuma sparred with Marlon over ten times over two days.
As the odds were accurately divided in half, some of the ordinary members who were watching also applied for sparring with Yuma and Marlon.
It was Marlon who had been suffering from sparring every time since joining, but Yuma was not.
Yuma’s swordsmanship was dominated by strange techniques whose roots were unknown.
There is even a kind of trick that creates an optical illusion by adjusting the color and density of the sword aura.
The general members of the Black Wolf who applied for sparring with Yuma never succeeded.
Competing with the Black Wolves was a new experience for both Yuma and the members.
Yuma was able to experience the no-nonsense techniques unique to the Black Wolf, and the members were able to experience a different type of genius from Malone.
“Did Malone say you were from Ferrol?”
“yes.”
It was Kagor who stroked his chin and asked Marlon a question.
Traitor Cagor. Contrary to what he had heard from Yuma, he was a very caring person.
He wasn’t an unpredictable giant like Hugo, and he wasn’t the type to mistreat his subordinates because of his cruel personality.
Marlon couldn’t figure out why Yuma asked him to beware of Kagor.
“I mean, two geniuses like you came out of that corner.”
“I didn’t know I was a genius. Yuma would have done the same.”
Kagor approached Yuma with interest.
“I’ll ask you one more time.”
Kagor spoke as he spun his weapon, the spear. It was not a spear, but a light body movement, as if the fingers were moving freely.
Yuma had just finished a new match and was sweating.
“great.”
Before he could finish his answer, Kagor’s spear headed for Yuma’s face like a snake.
shhh!
The sound of cutting the wind echoed before the action. Although he was able to avoid the surprise attack, Yuma suffered a small cut on his cheek.
‘Bastard.’
Yuma had no intention of arguing about the rude attack. Even if he couldn’t dodge, he would have stopped right before the spear tip pierced his face.
Cagor was not stupid enough to kill a guest Hugo recognized.
After controlling his anger for a moment, Yuma immediately lowered his sword. Kagor smiled contentedly.
“Have you ever hung out with the Rollmandy kids?”
Marlon was just taken aback by Cagor’s sharper than usual appearance.
“The Spearman’s Rollmandy will never run into a commoner like me.”
“Stop being backward humble. I don’t think Povian is something a commoner with an Arch Mage would do. I don’t like it when imperial puppies brag about the best spearmanship of Rollmandi’s puppies.”
“I will pass it on to the Rollmandy family.”
It was a provocation, not a provocation, but Kagor just laughed.
“good.”
Before leaving the main building of the Black Wolf, Yuma dragged Marlon to the bathroom and asked him once more.
“Watch out for that person, okay?”
“You’re a good person, but why? I did that to you probably because I was sure I would avoid it.”
“If you can’t avoid it, you will die. What kind of soft talk is that? You will become the leader of the Black Wolf Crew someday when Captain Hugo steps down. Because Kagor can’t beat you even if he wakes up dead.”
“Kagor-senpai still beats me.”
“That is the current story. Anyway, don’t get involved with that person.
If we go out on a mission together, always watch your back. Did you see me stabbed?”
Marlon nodded with a puzzled expression.
If he had joined the Black Wolf, not Marlon, he would have been a person who would somehow make him an ally, but it was impossible with Malone’s head.
Before leaving the Black Wolf Headquarters, Yuma said goodbye to Captain Hugo.
“I will choose without including miryaks who are from a background that may be related to the captain.”
“Does not matter. Do you think I will be tormented by guilt?”
“It was an off topic.”
“Next time you see me, you’d better hide less.”
“You talk as if you would meet anytime.”
It was like a rabbit spitting in front of a tiger. Hugo didn’t like that very much.
“good. Expect what you promise.”
“You will be satisfied.”
While leaving the fort and going down the mountain range, Puang groaned like a pooped dog.
When the Black Wolf Headquarters began to disappear, Puang asked questioningly.
“What the hell did you promise Hugo-sama!? Come to think of it, I didn’t even hear the conditions! Maybe you’re not just using me as a watering can? Throw it away when it is no longer useful!”
Cahel just chuckled.
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