Chapter. 11. Wizards of Wizards (15)
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[Empire / Danger Area / Wuthering Heights]
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Risk: ★★★★ (Regardless of player ability, suicidal.)
Features: The only special structure in the entire world of 3 where a wind wizard can ‘reside’. At least 40 wind wizards are always in residence. The home of wind wizards around the world. The only place where they find stability.
Geographically, it refers to the entire Wuthering Hill, which is where all the winds from the nearby valley gather, but when people usually talk about Wuthering Hill, they refer to the building called ‘Home Felix’ located at the top.
Location and entry method: Rocky area in the southwestern part of the empire. ‘Home Felix’ is located at the highest altitude in the vicinity, so it is easy to find, but entering through the entrance is not recommended. This is because permission must be obtained from the renowned ‘Very Eccentric Wind Wizard Gatekeeper’. It is easier to kill these wizards than to get permission, but the moment you kill them, you are beaten like a dog by the swarming wizards and die.
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“Waaaa….”
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It is a good idea to find another wizard floating near the overhanging hill and get help. Of course, if you call loudly for help, the wizards who have finally regained their stability may become unstable again, so you must use quiet methods as much as possible. Since it doesn’t wake up easily, you can use something like a fishing rod to pull it in.
Note: If you go to the top of Wuthering Heights, there is a building called ‘Felix Home’ that looks like a piece of modern art. You must never, ever, ever, ever put even a scratch on this building. This is the place that the madmen called Wind Wizards cherish most in their lives, and the Empire recognized its usefulness and importance and announced that anyone who attacks this place would be considered an enemy of the Empire, regardless of status.
If you are overweight, it is best to ask for a floating order before entering and take off your shoes if they are made of metal.
Again, you should never provoke them. On the inside, they are all friendly, sincere, and kind wizards, but the moment you accidentally provoke them, you will be subjected to the extraordinary wrath of the wind wizard, who is reputed to be the craziest in the entire world. I know this because I’ve experienced it, but if it ends with you getting hurt or dying, you’re very lucky.
Author: Magic the Gardening
Editor: Speed Wagon
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“Uuuuuuuu-”
“Professor. Why did you do that earlier? “If you have a stomachache, stop for a while and then go…?”
“It’s not like that. “I just… saw something terrible.”
Looking at Otman’s expression, I thought, ‘Did he eat something wrong?’ The feeling was clear. It’s worth it. To the other eye, it would have appeared that he was staring blankly into space and making a groaning sound.
Of course, in reality, it was my struggle to somehow find a breakthrough in this quest.
If you get tired, burn it all down.
I don’t want to go even if I die, but if I have to go, it’s best to get to know the other person – I thought, so I skimmed through the information about Wuthering Heights, and I was filled with disgust at every single word.
How come there are only ghost stories about waves and waves? Really. They say that if you know your enemy and yourself, there is no danger. Why does the more I learn about the enemy, the more my danger becomes highlighted? The strategy was just that, and there was nothing properly recorded about what to do inside.
I thought there would be a lot of basic data for major imperial facilities, but guess what? There was no information other than the name and the NPC at the entrance to the building. This probably means that it is a closed and difficult place.
The professor decided to investigate for himself when he arrived in the Empire. Since we had such a hard time due to lack of information during Daemonim, shouldn’t things be different this time?
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‘By the way, it’s surprisingly peaceful. It’s definitely the same forest as when I came in.’
About an hour since we left town.
Considering that when we first came here, our group was attacked by all kinds of undead as soon as we left the road, our current walk was incomparably more comfortable than then.
Just a little while ago, instead of being alert, he was moving forward absent-mindedly, thinking about other things. Rather than moving without holding his breath, the group was chatting with each other and Lucilla was following along while digging up weeds on the side of the road. It was such a peaceful forest path that you wondered if this was the middle of the Blue Line. .
Of course, the reason why hiking became so comfortable was thanks to the newly joined elf colleague, Idrasil.
“….for a moment. The two-toothed wolf moved. “I will move slightly toward the bottom of the ridge.”
When Idrasil, who was walking ahead, raised his hand to stop the group, the group immediately stopped what they were doing and walked behind the elf holding their breath.
A few minutes passed as the half-elf’s pointed ears twitched through her blue hair and her hand touched the ground, reading something in time with her slow breathing.
“…It has passed. “Let’s move.”
As soon as she gave permission, the group of people who had been walking breathlessly let out the breath they had been holding and spoke.
“You are truly amazingly capable. “Don’t we look so foolish for randomly breaking through the undead and demonic beasts?”
“Wow… I heard it through rumors, but the abilities that elves demonstrate in the forest are truly… They say that when it becomes difficult to secure high-quality products at some upper level, they bring a large number of elf slaves with them and join the Blue Line. However, it is said that those people have to endure considerable damage while moving with the elves and even working only at the beginning of the mountain range. Aren’t we too comfortable? “This is the difference between an elf slave and a free elf… haha!”
Lucilla opened her mouth without realizing it, but then covered her mouth to avoid it. Even though it was a harp, she brought up the topic of elf slaves in front of an elf.
Fortunately, Idrasil didn’t seem to mind that much. Lucilla’s question was answered.
“Not all elves can easily communicate with all trees. Just as humans feel awkward when meeting people for the first time, the relationship between elves and trees is similar. I have lived here in the Blue Line. As an elf, I am acquainted with most of the trees and can hear their warnings. The human girl… Did you say Lucilla? The elves she was talking about have their senses weakened due to being away from the forest for a long time. So it must have been difficult to fully demonstrate that ability.”
“Or maybe he deliberately didn’t warn of the attack and tried to escape when the humans were confused.”
It’s just that the exiled elves here are a little too human-friendly. Elves are known for being self-righteous and without mercy. They seek peace, but that peace is limited to their own community. That’s what I say
. Idrasil frowned slightly and refuted,
“I am negative about that opinion. Elves do not remain in that kind of ‘non-peaceful’ state. As half, the purity of elves has become very diluted, so even we would think so. Even though they went through hardships, there is no way a pure elf would think like that…”
“Hmm. I’m sorry, Miss Idrasil, but there are countless cases worse than that. An elf slave secretly grew poisonous plants and put them in a water jar. There was an incident where a whole family was massacred, and even now, near the Elven Forest, I heard that the corpses of woodcutters who were killed by the Elves and hung on trees while going in to get precious wood are often found. It’s the beginning of the forest, so if they didn’t come out on purpose, they wouldn’t come across it. “It was…”
“In the first place, Kaneran elves were expelled because they seemed like impurities in the ‘communal consciousness.’ It’s natural that you can’t understand them with your common sense. They were filtered out because they couldn’t mix in in the first place, and you are that kind of Kaneran. “Because I grew up among the elves.”
“So… if that’s true. With my common sense… I can’t perceive it. We don’t lead that kind of life, so how could it be…”
It’s as if ‘a good elf can’t do that.’ Idrasil looked back at me with an innocent expression. As I looked at that innocent expression, I realized something.
‘…I now know why Godmother sent Idrasil into our hands.’
Idrasil is 70 years old, so if you roughly divide by 5, his mental age is about 14. He is not a first-generation Kaneran resident who came to the human world after going through three waves, but a second-generation Kaneran resident who was born and raised there. Physically he is complete, but mentally he is. They are immature and in a perfect condition to be taken advantage of, without knowing anything about the world.
The godmother used this opportunity to want this pure and ignorant half-elf to truly see the ‘bitter taste of the world.’ After thorough verification, it may be possible to leave it in the hands of quite trustworthy humans. To prevent Idrasil, who may have to become the next ‘godmother’ at the end of her life, from becoming a frog in the well.
‘I don’t know how old she is, but the elf whose physical growth is already over at the age of 15 is already fixed and has a face full of wrinkles like that. Just by looking at this, you can tell that its lifespan is coming to an end. Maybe… it may really not be long.’
The godmother refused to leave the village despite my earnest request, and never revealed the reason. If the reason was something that cannot be easily mentioned. Unless what she said before saying her final goodbyes to Idrasil was just empty words…
‘….Shit.’
“Idrasil.”
“yes.”
“What do you think of your godmother’s mother?”
Idrasil, who seemed to be taken aback by my sudden question and slightly slowed down, then continued as if it was no big deal:
“I don’t know the intention of the question, but it probably has as much meaning as a mother’s presence has to any other child.”
“….is it.”
Well, that’s right. What’s the difference between elves and us?
The professor recalled the voice that clearly used magic that rang in his ear just before leaving the village.
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[Teach me well.]
‘Ugh! What? …. Godmother’s voice?’
[Teach me well. But don’t try to teach me everything until the end.]
‘What was that…’
[….Was it half a penny? It’s okay if you don’t know. I hope you find peace at the end of your path. Nice to meet you. ]
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The message ended after saying everything I wanted to say before I could even figure out what it meant. When I put my fingers in my ears, I saw small crushed flower petals scattering away. I guess I secretly left a seed during the assault under the pretense of sparring. It seems like I left it there.
At that time, I thought it was something like just be careful and go.
“Haaaa. Really. You must be a burden to people….”
“Why are you doing that? Is there something wrong with my answer?”
“No. I just thought it was a grandmother who didn’t care about the situation from beginning to end. Idrasil: Elves who have lived here for a long time like you can observe the forest through the trees, right?”
“yes.”
“Can we see it too?”
“It’s the way a tree feels, so it’s a lot different from seeing it with your own eyes, but it is.”
“Yes. That’s right…”
The professor looked around at the dense forest around him and then slowed down his stride.
“…Then let’s go a little slower.”
“Slowly… you mean?”
“Yes. Since you will be away from the forest for a while, you should keep your eyes on the forest of your hometown.”
“If we go at this rate, we might be able to eat lunch tomorrow on the road paved by humans. From what I heard, we definitely have to finish this mission as quickly as possible and return to a place called Rodrik-” “Use it
! That’s what I mean.” “It’s because it’s there, so just do it.”
“….yes.”
After thinking for a moment, Idrasil soon slowed down and came next to the group. I couldn’t understand why this human man was changing his mind, but at least his voice, which had always been light, resonated deeply this time. I don’t know why. I don’t know, but my feet felt strangely heavy as I headed out of the village.
‘…I guess it’s because I’m leaving the forest. I guess.’
With that thought in mind, Idrasil raised her head to capture at least one more of the familiar scenery of her hometown forest.
Suddenly,
the wind blowing through the leaves touched her long hair.
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Two days later, the professor and his group Finally, I was able to escape the endless maze of trees and come across a path full of human touches.
“Stop. Identify yourself. Stranger. If you even lift a finger, I will behead you in accordance with the Empire’s Defense Act.”
Of course, there are also humans guarding the path.
‘Imperial Knights.’ There is definitely a difference in the level of sexual love of the church that guards the road on the other side.’
It was clearly felt just by looking at it. An excellent electric horse that is sturdy and on a different level from an ordinary horse, and enchanted plate mail that, although covered in dirt, can clearly feel the subtle mana.
It was clear just by looking at the broadsword, which was shiny as new, without a single trace of dryness.
‘The same goes for the armor, harness, and cape. Although I took good care of it by feeding it oil, it was clearly evident that it had rolled around outside after being sent on a long-term mission. But there is no trace of the sword at all. Unless by chance he brought a new sword today… he’s an auror user. If you use an auror, your teeth will not chip on the blade until you meet another auror user, and blood or oil will not stick to the blade.’
Minimum Auror user. It is said that there are as many talented people in the empire as there are stars in the empire, and it seems that there are enough Auror users to be placed in the ley line near the very edge of the empire.
Idrasil had informed me in advance that there was a person on horseback ahead, so I deliberately made a loud noise with my companions and made a fuss to let them know that we were coming. Apparently, that didn’t help lower their guard.
It looked like he was going to swing his sword at any moment, so I was about to step forward, but there was someone who was moving one step faster than me.
Sook!
“A blond-haired, green-eyed sword user. A symbol of three lion heads embedded in a harness. “Aren’t you Knight Demikas of the Vigilen family?”
When I asked about the fare, Lucilla insisted on following me on foot, but before the day was over, she had spread out and had to be taken in a cart.
It was quiet for a while, so I thought he might be sleeping, but when he changed, he changed into a pretty neat dress instead of a shabby top, and his messy red hair was neatly organized like a young man. He lifted the hem of his skirt slightly in a graceful gesture from the cart…
Tap, tap, tap!
‘….what?’
‘Ah really! Human! ‘Be careful!’
He gave me the same look and stabbed my back with the tip of his leather boot. but. If you jump out of a cart wearing clothes like that, it won’t look good.
First of all, I don’t know what I prepared, but I decided to match it.
Lady. A young lady who also knows the family name. It’s like a cheat against knights.
As if to prove its power, Lucilla, who carefully came down holding her outstretched arm as if escorting her, smiled brightly and the knight withdrew his sword. The knight, who was conflicted for a moment, lifted his headgear to reveal a clearly embarrassed face and slightly lowered his head.
“…Please forgive my rudeness. Because no one expressed their intention to pass the ley line today. “If you don’t mind, would you please do me the honor of asking this humble knight his name?”
“My name is Lucilla Aedran, the daughter of the Aedran family. Surely the Vigilen family knight wouldn’t say he doesn’t know Aedran’s name?”
Lucilla is smiling, covering her mouth with her fingertips, looking like an aristocratic woman. The knight responded by kneeling in front of her and kissing the back of her hand.
“Is that possible, Lady Lucilla? Please forgive me for not getting to know you. As we live by following the point of the sword, our eyes are dull and cannot contain people within them. Then the people in the back are….”
“They are the top people of the family.”
“It’s a Gold Geyser. All right. “We will take care of you from now on.”
cook! Kukkuk!
While the knight bowed his head in a respectful manner, I felt another stab from behind. On his face, ‘What is he?’ Aldrich points at Lucilla with a look full of questions. He shrugged his shoulders and this time he started stabbing Otman and Borka next to him.
‘If you poke around there, you won’t find anything.’
Kuk kuk kuk!
Whimper!
“Hey hey kid!”
“…..”
Coooooo!
“Hey dude Lucille!”
What will come out if you stab this place?
Lucilla, who refused to let the driver ride on the back of the horse and returned to the cart, turned her head towards me with a mask-like smile at my persistent call.
“Hero. “I know you enjoy chatting with me, but… I’m a little tired right now, so could you please refrain?”
“oh. quite.”
He smiles softly, but his eyebrows twitch as if to tell him not to touch me now! Lucilla entered.
‘…Look at him?’
The fat man who pretended to be a merchant merchant that I met at the beginning of the mountain range said that taking him would be helpful, that he had ties to the empire, and it seemed like he had quite a few things hidden away.
On a slightly larger scale than I thought.
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