Episode 604: Facing the Road (2)
Dimpel Moser realized that something was going wrong.
‘what? Normally, Loteron wouldn’t be out here like this.’
What kind of person is Loteron in the New Magic Tower?
Although he was a 6th rank wizard, he was not the type of person to assert authority.
Although his tone of voice was harsh, he was respected in many ways because he treated everyone with respect.
He was a man who, even if someone had an argument, tried to resolve it as rationally as possible rather than fight recklessly.
Some said it was because of a mask to hide his identity, but that wasn’t necessarily the case when you look at his usual behavior.
Therefore, Dimpelmoser took this situation lightly.
At the request of the bourgeois faction, they thought it would be enough to detain Loteron for just a few days.
Of course, there was a risk of interfering with the proletarian faction, but the bourgeoisie who instigated it said they would handle it well, so I had no choice but to believe it.
‘If it had been Loteron’s usual personality, he would have calmly stayed for a few days and then left.’
What does this situation mean now?
What is the strong energy flowing from Loteron, and what is the reason for revealing his identity, which he has kept hidden until now?
It was surprising that he was a beastman, it was surprising that a beastman from a barbarian race had achieved the rank of Rexeror, and it was surprising that he was the one who created the basic structure of the investigation room, which could be called a wizard’s prison.
But the most surprising thing was what Loteron was showing now.
The large figure that emerged from behind was a muscular man with a long mane and beard.
Beast ears symbolizing the beast people.
Unique series [source] magic.
It was a magic that borrowed the power of the souls of old heroes to fight together.
‘That’s a unique type of magic.’
In some ways, it seems similar to [necromancy], where you call the dead and talk to them, but in reality, it is different.
Necromancy involves communicating with the residual thoughts of the dead or exerting its power by forcibly subduing those who have become ghosts.
[Source] Magic was something much deeper and more sacred than that.
Connect to the Great Flow, inherit their power, and resonate and communicate with the depths of your soul.
So Loteron had a nickname as a user of [Original] magic.
[Channeler]
A title given to someone who has reached the peak of communication with souls.
I wondered how a human could receive such a title, but when I confirmed that they were a beastman tribe, I understood.
The beast people are known to be able to communicate with the spirits of their dead ancestors beyond Mother Nature.
It would be possible with the special power they use, ‘Spirit’.
[Source] Magic was a unique magic created by Loteron by combining spirit and magic.
“You were fooling us from the beginning!”
Dimpelmoser shouted to rid himself of his fear.
Loteron responded to those words with a snort.
“You’re lying. “In the first place, there is no rule that says beastmen cannot enter the New Magic Tower.”
In order to show that the new Taba was different from the old Mtap, it also actively welcomed the membership of other races.
Of course, that was just for show, so it was extremely rare for a different race to actually come.
However, even if it was only a small number, there were definitely different races, and of course Dimpel Moser had no reason to take issue with Loteron’s revelation of his true identity.
“And you thought you could catch me here?”
The figure of a hero behind Loteron stretched out his arms and grasped the ceiling.
If that was normal magic, it should have been absorbed by the magic device the moment it touched the wall.
But while it was magic, it was also a spirit.
Pead deud deuk!
As the hero’s figure gave strength, the ceiling crumbled and the devices inside broke.
[Source] Because the magic was not ordinary magic, it was something that could never be blocked with the equipment in this investigation room.
“Oh, no!”
Dimpelmoser became thoughtful, thinking that if things continued like this, the plan would fail.
Since there was no turning back now, he felt he had to do something, so he gathered magical power into the staff he was aiming at.
The wizards in the inspection room who were waiting outside heard the commotion and rushed inside.
They were astonished at the sight of a large, translucent figure crushing the interrogation room with their bare hands and immediately took action.
“Stop it!”
The magic that unfolded immediately targeted Loteron.
However, Loteron responded to the attack with a sneer and moved quickly.
Agile movements reminiscent of an animal.
The sight of dodging high-density magic like a loach in a narrow space was unbelievable even when I saw it with my own eyes.
It felt like I was attacking a ghost or illusion that I could see but couldn’t touch.
Even if he was an average beast with excellent physical abilities, he was beyond that level.
Dimpelmoser belatedly noticed the strange energy surrounding Loteron’s body.
“Could it be the power of [Source] magic?”
“Even if I found out, it was too late.”
Not only did the large figure appear behind him, Loteron had already summoned the soul of another hero and possessed his body.
As a result, his overwhelming physical ability, reaction speed, and combat sense increased.
Loteron’s fist landed in Dimpelmoser’s jaw.
“Funch at this sacred magic tower!”
“Is the barbaric nature of the race unavoidable?”
The wizards in the inspection room were shocked by the sight and criticized Loteron, but Loteron did not even listen to them.
Just a short time ago, I would have been reluctant to even do something like this because I didn’t want to be found out that I was a beastman.
Loteron has changed.
A fight fought underground in the capital of the empire.
The kidnapping of the beastmen that took place in the southern wilderness.
And even the entire series of processes taking place on Isla Machina now.
Loteron always wore a mask to hide himself, but he realized he shouldn’t.
I shouldn’t have thought that if I persevered forever, an opportunity would come.
If you wanted a chance, you had to fight.
So I decided to accept it.
My weak self.
Myself as a prisoner.
To take off the mask and face the world.
“Aren’t freedom and openness the symbols of the New Magic Tower?”
Loteron rotated his clenched shoulder and lightly released it.
“Then you can do some punching. is not it?”
* * *
“I think they will handle it on their own. “Let us move quickly too.”
“hmm! okay. “We need to catch that sneaky bastard quickly and put him to death!”
As Ludger and Hwiron were preparing to leave, Gariel grabbed him from behind.
“wait for a sec.”
“Why are you doing that?”
“Take me too.”
Ludger’s eyes lit up at the unexpected words, and Hwiron whistled.
“haha! Did you get upset because you were a weakling? That will may be temporary, but unfortunately it won’t help you in the future fight. Instead, if they caught us, they caught us.”
Hyron’s words sharply pierced Gariel’s lungs.
It could have been said that he lacked consideration, but this was actually something that Whiron said out of consideration for Gariel.
In a real world situation like now, half-hearted words cannot clear a person’s mind.
It would have been a much better choice to point out the reality in a cool-headed way.
Gariel bit her lip.
I knew I couldn’t help, but hearing it in person made my heart pierce even more.
Know.
That I am so weak.
I learned an unprecedented magic called time magic, but it was of no help in battle.
All I know how to do is stop time and run away.
If you are attacked in a situation where you cannot stop time, you will not be able to respond.
Didn’t he get poisoned and almost die because of that?
“I know full well that I am not helpful. But that doesn’t mean we can just sit here and watch.”
“If you go, you could die. “Is it still good?”
The Gariel that Huron saw was a weak man.
The reason he was called a weakling was not only because he did not train his body, but also because he looked into his inner self.
Hwiron does not look down on a person just because he or she has a weak body.
If your body is weak, you can work hard to make it stronger.
However, this was impossible for someone whose mind was rotten.
Hyron saw Gariel as the latter.
A small citizen who only pursues a safe life.
I don’t know if I don’t have talent, but I’m a coward who has a lot of potential, but puts limitations on himself and keeps his head down.
It’s admirable that he said he would fight, but people like this are not helpful in battle.
“But I have to go.”
“why?”
“Even if I stay here, there’s nothing I can do.”
“So you’re going to jump into the fire pit? Don’t you know that that is even more foolish?”
“I…”
“Don’t speak with a half-hearted attitude!”
Hwiron screamed.
When Gariel was about to use force to stop Gariel because he wouldn’t listen, Ludger stretched out his hand and stopped Whiron.
“teacher?”
When Huiron looked at him asking why, Ludger shook his head to tell him not to do that and stared at Gariel.
“Don’t hold on to my ankles.”
Although it was a short statement, it contained a clear meaning.
Gariel probably didn’t think that Ludger would give permission, but her expression turned blank, and then a smile appeared on her lips.
“Get ready and come out.”
Ludger left those words and went outside.
As I was looking at the night view of the city, Hwiron approached me from behind and asked.
“teacher. Why did you make that choice? “You know that weakling won’t help you.”
“It doesn’t mean it can’t be done.”
“okay. It might be helpful. But you won’t survive. We should have stopped him for the sake of that man. “The teacher probably didn’t know that.”
“I know. But I couldn’t bear to refuse.”
“…Surprisingly. I never would have thought that the teacher would have been so weak at appealing. I thought those words would be struck down with a single blow. Or is it also because of a past relationship?”
Hyron knew that Gariel and Ludger were spherical.
Even the complicated look in Gariel’s eyes every time she looked at Ludger.
“The man is just confused. “They just don’t know what to do.”
“If you get confused in a fight, you die. Or do you believe that this man will find his own way?”
“Rather than believe it, I just hope so.”
Ludger recalled the image of Gariel.
It reminded me of his past.
A man who mourned the loss of the woman he loved.
The sad feelings I had as I took in the care of my daughter who had lost her memory.
The weakness of having to hide the truth and just bury it in your heart.
Ludger knew.
I knew it better than anyone else.
“More than 10 years ago. As of now, he lost his loved one 12 years ago. And she is doing her best to save the daughter she left behind. “The man who always ran away like a coward and asked me not to fight was the first to say he would fight.”
Ludger looked back at Hwiron and asked.
“How could I refuse?”
“Do you feel guilty about that man?”
“I carry it with me for everyone I have hurt.”
“Are you included in everyone who caused those injuries?”
Hwiron correctly captured the essence.
“That can’t be right.”
Ludger said no, but Huron could tell.
In fact, it is Ludger who is suffering more than anyone else.
Although Ludger was in pain, he felt sorry for Gariel and allowed him to participate in the war.
On the contrary, Gariel hated Ludger but at the same time understood his situation.
“This is true. “It’s not something I would say as someone who suddenly intervened, but I hope this situation goes well.”
“I just appreciate your words.”
Just then, Gariel, who had finished preparing, came out.
In fact, all I needed to take with me were a few artifacts.
The reason Ludger gave Gariel time was to allow her to put her mind in order at the end.
“It’s done.”
“okay. Then go.”
Gariel and Ludger said nothing to each other.
However, even without conversation, something was felt in his actions and eyes.
Ludgar and Hyron Gariel walked slowly through the island’s steam.
From now on, it was a head-to-head match.
* * *
The wolf continued to run over the sea.
How long did it take to run across the endless ocean? A huge sea fog filled with steam could be seen in the distance.
Since it was early in the morning, there was nothing particularly strange about sea fog rising, but Freuden felt that it was quite an artificial phenomenon.
Freuden soon discovered a black silhouette reflected within the sea fog.
“That is…”
What appears slowly is a huge mountain or what appears to be a fortress.
Soon, a loud sound, like a horn, echoed far out over the sea.
The island’s appearance gradually becomes clearer as the sea fog gradually approaches.
“That is Isla Machina.”
It seemed as if a huge creature had wrapped a cocoon of fog around itself to hide itself.
I didn’t think much of it because it was an island made of machines, but when I saw it on the sea, it wasn’t really that big.
‘Rine is over there…’
Freuden grabbed the wolf spirit’s claw with a stern expression.
As the wolf spirit got closer to his destination, he accelerated his running speed.
One person and one spirit beast.
So we landed on the island of mechanical devices.
