Episode 99
EPISODE.50
Swoop-.
Skillfully opening the subspace, Hemingway took out something with a silver exterior.
‘A needle and a dagger?’
Obviously, the promised artifact was one, not two, and doubt spread over Russell’s face.
Unlike him, Daria seems to have recognized what it was.
“Giggle. I never thought inspiration would come up with that. He is very determined and shoots big.”
“Do you know what that is? Master?”
“Everyone knows.”
Daria nodded as if it were natural, and pointed at Hemingway with the tip of her chin.
“I would like to hear a detailed explanation from that inspiration. The explanation of the owner, the old man, would be more accurate than mine.”
Hemingway sighed at Daria’s mention and divided the needle and dagger in both hands.
“Sewing things Of Arachne.”
Saying the name of the artifact in his hand, he lowered the air lightly with the dagger in his right hand.
Sugaak-.
Then an amazing thing happens.
There was a sense of heterogeneity, as if the space had split along the spot where the blade had swept through.
Obviously, the visible condition was the same, but somehow it felt like only the space in that part was out of place.
“It would be faster to show it than to explain it in words. Take a good look.”
Then he moved the needle in his left hand.
Susut-.
When did it come about? A translucent thread was woven between the needle and the dagger, and the moment the needle pierced the air.
Awesome-.
The air froze.
It was ejected at the same time as white ice formed along Hemingway’s fingertips.
The ejected ice passes through the space where it was cut out, and the next moment!
pop!
The ice that appeared in a completely different place collided with the wall and exploded.
“That was-!?”
It was a scene that would have surprised not only Russell but also Alan who was watching. Hemingway explained to the two surprised students.
“Space severing and sealing, that is the power of that artifact.”
Daria also added.
“The dagger cuts through space, and the space cut in that way can be connected anywhere the eye touches with this needle.”
Even if the space is cut off, it is not an ordinary object, but it is possible to combine the cut space with another space.
It was then.
Squeak-.
Hemingway murmured as he checked the space that had been restored to its original state.
“The holding time is not that long. It depends on the size of the space you cut out, but when you cut out an area about a person, it’s all about holding it for a few seconds.”
Now that it’s yours, would you like to try it yourself?
Saying so, Hemingway handed the dagger and needle to Russell.
In the meantime, the translucent thread connecting the two objects has long since disappeared.
“Slowly infuse magic.”
As Hemingway said, let’s infuse magic into objects.
With low firing, a thread connecting the two objects begins to form once again.
“It’s a magical thread.”
“That is correct. A magical massage whose length and strength are determined by the owner’s magical power.”
Sugaak-.
First, cut the space with a dagger and -.
‘After that, with the feeling of attaching the space where the line of sight reaches…’
Russell, who was using the artifacts according to Hemingway’s advice, widened his eyes.
“――――――!!”
He bent forward in the same position he was swinging his hand.
“Kuh-!”
Vertigo rushed in like a tide.
For an instant, my head was dyed pure white, and I felt dizzy enough to be unable to think of anything.
‘This is…’
The mana that was filling the mana exhaustion circle drained out at once, and a moment of emptiness and dizziness came.
“Are you okay?”
Daria grabbed Russell’s body.
Russell, who finally came to his senses, nodded.
“yes. For now.”
Dizziness and lightheadedness came, but mana was almost gone.
Because there was no physical problem.
“The amount of mana required is frightening.”
“It’s a relic from the Age of Gods, and it directly interferes with space, so it’s only natural.”
When Hemingway answered as if it was expected, Daria shouted in a huff.
“You old man, shouldn’t I explain something like that in advance?”
“Isn’t it better to experience it once than to say a hundred words? It’s even better because I’ve clearly felt how much magic power is needed.”
“But it is-!”
Hemingway felt that his eyes were getting farther away from Daria’s constant barrage.
Regardless of that, Russell, the person involved, was in the midst of sympathizing with Hemingway’s words.
‘surely.’
I just cut and glued this area together, but this much magical energy drained out.
Of course, if he had been in perfect condition other than after a duel with Alan, he wouldn’t have collapsed due to this level of magic consumption.
but.
‘Assuming we cut out a space about one meter in diameter and put it together…’ Even if
you think generously, it’s probably about three times.
If you use partial or complete tolerance, the number of times will increase a little more. In any case, it was a means that could not be used carelessly.
But on the other hand…
‘It’s perfect for a surprise attack.’
It was no different from saying that as long as your eyes met, you could instantly hit the magic wherever it was.
‘If space break is used well, it can be used as a defense rather than an attack by itself.’
Depending on how you use it, it is a relic that can easily attack as well as defend. By the way…
“Is this power felt when the artifact’s power is manifested divine?”
At Russell’s sudden question, the two people who were arguing shut their mouths tightly.
Daria blinked her eyes for a moment, sparing her words like a honey-drinking mute.
“How did you feel?”
“hmm.”
Russell drooled at Daria’s question.
“When the space was cut and sealed, I felt a force completely different from magical power.”
Spinning the dagger in his hand, he continued.
“It was my magical power that manifested the ability of the artifact, but should I say that I felt that the realization of the function was achieved through a heterogeneous power?”
“her.”
Hemingway admired it.
“I thought I had ridiculously chaste magic, but I couldn’t believe I could read the divine without being a master.”
He looked down at Russell with eyes still in disbelief.
“It is as you say. Before being a relic, it is also a quasi-sacred weapon, a kind of sacred relic.”
“Jun-Shingi?”
If it’s new, then what does new new equipment mean?
“Athena, the predecessor of Olympia, is also the god of intellect, weaving, and sewing.”
The answer came from Daria.
“The artifact was bestowed by the goddess Athena to her pupil Arachne, who inherited her sewing skills.”
That’s why the name of the artifact is also Arachne’s Sewing Machine.
However, it is classified as a quasi-divine weapon because it is not an item originally used by a god, but a gifted item.
“I wonder if I can accept these things…”
“Heh.”
Russell murmured, and Hemingway snorted.
“A bet is just a bet, are you trying to make me a great person who doesn’t even keep a bet? And…”
He said improbably.
“If you’re going to say something like that, erase the smile from your lips before you do it.”
Russell, embarrassed for nothing, laughed awkwardly, and Hemingway clicked his tongue as he watched.
“Eh tsk.”
He said it as if he were declaring war on Russell and Daria.
“Well, if it’s today’s victory, enjoy it as much as you like. I will pay you back soon.”
“You’re going to try again after losing once?”
When Daria rolled her eyes, Hemingway asked what he was talking about.
“Since we accepted the challenge once, shouldn’t it be fair that the other side accept it as well? this guy If you have a conscience, tell me.”
A battle with a wizard who reached a similar level had something to gain apart from a battle with an Auror practitioner or superhuman.
“of course-.”
Russell answered without hesitation.
“Sir Alan’s magic sparring is always welcome.”
* * *
Five days after that.
[About the connection between magic and language.]
“Mmm.”
Putting down the book he was holding just now, Russell stretched out.
Woodeuk Wooduk-.
The swollen body immediately stretched out, and bones rang out everywhere.
“Grunt.”
When I turned my head with a pained sound, messy documents spread out came in.
Everyone was in the middle of looking at the data and materials that recorded rumors about dragons, comparing them to historical facts and geological data, as well as various grounds.
Reading the book was just to take a break from the process.
The problem was that even the books that were read for relaxation were of such a high standard that most wizards couldn’t even dare.
“It’s about time.”
After warming up, Russell picked up the overcoat he had hung in the corner of the room.
Unlike usual, it was because I had an appointment to go out today.
When he went outside, the carriage he had called in advance picked him up as if he had been waiting for it.
“I would like to ask for the achievement of autumn.”
All over again-.
As soon as Russell sits down, the carriage starts running towards the outskirts of the capital.
As can be seen from what he said to the coachman, Russell’s destination was to be reached in the fall.
It was the residence of Weapon Master Gillian Pulson. So, for example, the achievement of autumn…
‘For wizards, it should be said that it is similar to the magic tower.’
The owner of the castle, Gillian Pulse, was about the same as the owner of the Mage Tower.
The reason for visiting Autumn Dalseong today was simple.
I was told to come over anytime, but it really didn’t seem polite to do so.
I had sent a letter in advance to get a visit date.
In the meantime, the wagon carrying Russell was leaving the royal road.
‘It’s about 30 minutes from the outskirts of the capital to the fall castle…’
Unlike the four magic towers located inside the capital, the fall castle was, strictly speaking, located outside the capital.
‘Unlike the Mage’s Tower, which maintains peace and destroys enemies who invade the interior, the role of Fall Moon Castle is to prevent invasion from the outside.’
Of course, I wondered what meaning there was in distinguishing between inside and outside if the war was to the extent that it reached the royal road.
‘Because it’s ubiquitous, so what?’
How long to ride the wagon like that.
The appearance of the towering citadel in the distance came into my eyes.
It was built using yellow bricks, but a greater number of sword strikes were carved along the walls as if they were falling apart.
It was the arrival of autumn.
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