Episode 231
EPISODE.116
An emergency meeting convened using the Grand Duke’s authority for the first time.
As such, the face of those who attended the meeting was never easy.
Starting with the king, Alfonso Latmos, Hecate Latmos, the regent and next heir to the throne.
In addition to that, the owners of the four magic towers remaining in the capital, Gillian Person, a master-level Auror user, and even the ministers of each country’s ministries… They just haven’t used it until now
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It was a sight that clearly showed how powerful the authority of the position of Archduke Russell was.
Of course, the fact that the king, who was clearly higher than the grand duke, attended the event was because of the special agenda.
Looking around at the gathered faces, Russell opened his mouth.
“Actually…”
he began to explain.
Hecate, who had been listening to the story with a serious expression, asked back as the not-so-long explanation came to an end and the atmosphere became heavy.
“So, what the Grand Duke is saying right now is that a series of events happening all over the country are related to abnormal phenomena in the spirit realm?”
A completely different tone than usual.
I couldn’t help it.
This is a public seat.
In terms of political rank, the positions of the regent and the grand duke were almost equal.
Making eye contact with her, Russell nodded.
“yes. That’s right.”
“Hmm…”
A short pause.
Then her father, King Alfonso Ratmos, opened his mouth and asked.
“What do you guys think?”
A question expressing the opinion of someone other than Russell. It was the Minister of State who spoke on behalf of the others to the king’s question thrown at them.
“your majesty. May God raise a word.”
Starting from a commoner and rising to the position of Minister of State through various posts, he was a person of great position among the great and small ministers in many ways.
In addition, the fact that the king, who is like a jungle, has survived for decades in the political world, proves his ability and qualifications.
Above all, he was a person who knew the balance and the center in politics, where it is important to harmonize the kingship and theocracy.
“Tell me.”
After the king’s permission was granted, he bowed his head slightly and continued his speech.
“It’s hard to believe because there’s no basis or evidence… Considering Archduke Raymond’s actions so far, I think it’s highly likely that it’s not just an absurd guess.”
It wasn’t simply because Russell’s skills were overwhelming for his age.
Not only did he never fail in his mission, but at the time of the rebellion, he was a person who appeared in the royal capital with mysterious power and fought against the weightlifters.
Actions that do not deviate from the right path. Russell’s move was a situation where he became a great example not only to wizards but also to the great and small.
As the Minister of State opened his mouth, the other ministers also added their own words.
At first, the Minister of National Defense opened his mouth.
“It’s a little regretful to divert all the military power of the Archduke to another place in a situation where a war with the Empire may be on the horizon, but wouldn’t it be the same for what is happening within the country?”
Next is Finance.
“Among the contents of the report that came up, the damage to farmers and merchants was also considerable. It is said that there is no problem with the stockpile of goods right now, but it is unknown what will happen when the war begins in earnest. I think it is right to solve the problem as soon as possible before that.”
The other ministers also added a word, and the king’s gaze moved again.
I looked at Daria and Hemingway, who were sitting in the highest seats above the ministers of each ministry.
It seems that he wanted to hear the opinions of the two wizards as it was related to the spirits.
“Magic and Elemental Sorcery seem similar at first glance, but their beginnings and results are quite different. your majesty.”
Quickly reading the king’s intentions, Hemingway opened his mouth.
“And Archduke Raymond is currently the only human elementalist left on the continent. You could say that his existence itself is the basis.”
“You mean the justification and the basis are certain.”
Summarizing the opinions of the great and small ministers and Hemingway, the king let out a short sigh.
“Listen to Archduke Russell Raymond, Pillar of Endymion.”
He said, facing Russell.
“The pride of the kingdom and the stability of the domestic situation. It would be impossible to give weight to either side between these two.”
A voice full of dignity reverberates around and spreads throughout the conference room.
“I have nothing else to say other than this, as I, who sits down and sees and receives work, albeit belatedly.”
Even though that was the role of a king… a ruler, the king opened his mouth again, expressing his deep regret.
“The spirit realm is an unknown land where not much is known to us yet. Please… come back safely.”
At the king’s words, Russell responded by getting down on one knee.
“God Russell Raymond. We hold to the words of His Majesty the King.”
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As long as the king’s permission has been granted, there will be nothing more rough.
Immediately after the meeting, Russell headed straight for the Abet Forest.
To be precise, it was the residence of the elves in the north of the forest.
The reason Russell rushed his steps was simple.
Anomalies that occurred within their own territory It wasn’t to the extent that it became a big problem right away, but… ‘
Even after a little time, it will spread to considerable damage.’
If this phenomenon was indeed caused by a problem in the spirit world, it was clear that the more serious the problem in the spirit world, the bigger the aftermath would be.
Gail-!
Pepper, as if in a hurry, also raised the flight speed to the fullest.
Hwaaak-!
The surrounding scenery is being pushed and changed at a terrifying speed.
Fast speed, as if running through space.
The split wind flutters in all directions like a blade, creating an illusion of distorting the space.
A question passed through Russell’s mind as he stroked Pepper’s neck.
‘By the way, what was Pepper thinking about taking me to the spirit realm?’
I could fully understand the guy’s desire to ask for help with a problem in the spirit realm.
The question was, who had taught Pepper how to do that?
‘Pepper’s thoughts purely? If not…’
Pepper’s power as a spirit fire dragon could be said to be the pinnacle among many spirits.
If it is an existence that can summon oneself through such a pepper—
Gyaaaagh at that moment!
Pepper flapped her wings and burst into tears. A sudden stop that does not require any turning to reduce speed.
After confirming that they have reached their destination, Russell immediately jumps off Pepper’s back.
Hwaaak-!
As the altitude decreased, the trees in the forest, which had been spread out like green drawing paper, took shape one by one.
What can be seen between them are several elves looking up at the sky.
Among them were Arain and Io, the meneurs of the Elves.
Just like last time, he seemed to notice his visit.
‘Reverse gravity.’
chuck-!
As soon as he lands on the ground with the gravity reversal magic, Arain and Io approach Russell.
“Even so, I was waiting. benefactor.”
“A little bit of the door to the spirit realm…!?”
Russell stopped talking. I didn’t hide the question mark that popped into my head and said it with a voice.
“yes?”
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“Actually…”
What Io showed to Russell, who was perplexed, was a small brooch.
A brooch made of platinum and studded with four jewels, similar to Russell’s soother.
“Isn’t this a pass?”
And to my surprise, Io wasn’t the only one with a pass.
Arain also had the same type of pass as Io.
I’m sure not long ago, it was said to be a rare item that could only be found in clan torture.
I never thought I’d have two passes in just a few days.
“How the hell did this happen?”
It was Arain who started explaining to Russell, who was confused.
“It was around this morning that my mother and daughter received this pass from the spirits.”
“If it’s this morning…”
It was also this morning when Pepper grabbed Russell’s wrist and pulled him into the spirit realm.
At the same time, Io and Arain also received a pass from the spirit world from the spirits they had contracted with.
“Sylphir gave me the passes…it seemed like he was asking for help.”
“So does my Nixie.”
Sylphire and Nixie were the names of higher spirits of wind and water, respectively.
“I thought that if it was right for the spirits to ask for help, this fact would have been conveyed to Russell in some way.”
That was also the reason Io and Arain were waiting for Russell.
If he had been informed of this fact, he would have come to use the elven village to use the door to the spirit realm.
“hmm.”
Russell drool, nodded, and took out the pacifier he had tucked away in his bosom.
“It is as you thought.”
Then he looked up at the pepper that landed on his head and said.
“When I woke up in the morning, this guy was dragging my arm and struggling to enter the spirit realm.”
“That means…”
“It seems that something big has happened in the spirit realm.”
Russell, the master of the 7th circle, and Io, who has the power of a silver dragon.
In addition to that, even Arain, who is the Menoir of the Elves and possesses abilities beyond that of a fairly superhuman.
All three of them are elementalists, and at the same time, they are said to be strong in the material world.
If I were to name three of the strongest among the Elementalists, these three names would definitely be included.
If it’s enough to ask for help from all three of them, it’s probably not a normal problem.
“I think we should visit the spirit realm as soon as possible.”
Io nodded at Russell’s words.
“Even if it’s not, I’ve been preparing since morning just in case.”
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It took about three days to open the door to the spirit realm.
During that time, Russell watched the ceremonial process going on to open the door.
I thought I should know how to open the door in case I visit the spirit realm again later.
‘A rock in the form of layered layers of igneous stone, water drawn from a spring at dawn and that… is that an albatross feather?’
The objects used in the ritual were deeply related to the spirits of the four major attributes.
Of course, that doesn’t mean they aren’t hard to find.
A level that can be obtained within a few hours if you are determined and want to seek it.
The problem was then.
Time passed and passed, finally the third day, the moment when consciousness reached its climax!
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The melody that flowed from Arain and Io’s mouths gently swept across the hall.
The moment he heard the melody, Russell had no choice but to give up the idea of knowing the method.
‘The old language of the fairies…!’
It was not difficult to recognize the letters that make up the melody.
However, making it into sounds and rhythms is an area that humans are not allowed to.
Vocalization that can never be realized with the structure of the human vocal cords.
‘Is it a tone that can only be produced by the vocal cords unique to the fairies? Is it a melody created by using that tone?’
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The harmony between Arain and Io grows stronger.
The four objects used in the ritual began to resonate.
Whoa-!
The energy of the instant spirit began to swarm the area, distorting the space.
The entrance to the spirit realm was revealed and the two mother and daughter songs stopped.
Hwaaak-!
dragon-swallowed wizard
