Episode 103
EPISODE.52
After much consideration, Russell chose the spear technique that was ‘La Mancha’.
La Mancha.
Originally, it was the name of a region in ancient times, but in modern times it has become more known as a word meaning windmill.
‘When it comes to windmills, it’s easy to think of a type that generally spins round and round.’
Unlike him, however, La Mancha’s techniques did not primarily use rotation.
Instead, the name was given because adding the necessary skill to the necessary situation is like a finely turning windmill.
“La Mancha?”
Gillian Pulson frowned at Russell’s choice.
Then, he asked, lifting up the Book of Six Destructive Strikes that had been placed next to Russell just before.
“Honestly, La Mancha is not a spearmanship that is inferior in level, but the level of perfection as a spearmanship is higher than that of Yukgyeolpacheonye. It’s a spearmanship from the East, so it’s a bit difficult, but… the difference when it’s great is that it’s hard to even compare it to La Mancha.”
Charleuk-.
He quickly passed the six-pointed sword in his hand.
“But why would you choose La Mancha?”
“yes.”
Since he had already made up his mind, Russell’s answer did not contain the slightest hesitation.
“I dared to choose La Mancha-La. If so, can I hear the reason?”
Gillian lifted his chin with a look on his face as if he wanted to know the reason.
Russell began to explain.
“Yukgyeolpacheonye is definitely an excellent spearmanship.”
It was a spearmanship that seemed to have depth even to himself, who was almost no stranger to martial arts or spearmanship.
“As much as it pursues the swordsmanship, the power of one blow is also incomparable to that of La Mancha.”
If he had been a pure spearman, he would have chosen the Six-Gyeol-Pacheon-Ye without any hesitation.
“however?”
“I am not a spearman, but a wizard.”
“…?”
“What I need is versatility that allows me to respond flexibly at the moment of need, not powerful spearmanship.”
“So La Mancha is such a spearmanship.”
Gillian, who was looking down at Russell, ran a large palm over his sparsely grown beard.
‘It is not simply a strong and good thing to choose without a backbone…’
It means that he chose the most necessary and efficient thing in the line of not forgetting his duty.
Thinking so, Gillian suddenly laughed.
“Hahaha. Is it a good feeling or should I say it is reasonable? You might have been quite successful had you become a knight instead of a wizard.”
“…?”
“Of course, as talent is talent, it’s more appropriate for a wizard.”
He licked his lips and crossed his arms.
“Then, use the spearmanship you chose. If you go back and study, I’ll have you do spearmanship once a week.”
It may not be comparable to the six-pointed sword, but it is clear that La Mancha is also a priceless spearmanship.
However, seeing that he gave it away at once, it seems that his grandiosity has gone beyond the ordinary.
‘No, should I call this exciting or grandiose?’
Of course, it wasn’t free.
“Instead, don’t forget to sparr with the guys from our castle on the same day.”
It was the moment when a new schedule was added to Russell’s routine when there was no special mission.
* * *
Dag dag dag dag-.
Amidst the clatter of horses’ hooves, Russell sat in the carriage and lightly twirled the pen in his hand.
Whiik-.
The wind splits following a light gesture. Right after that, a change occurred in the pen in my hand.
What follows after the rotation is a downward slash from the top.
Chokeak – The pen that finished the cut rises diagonally as it is, drawing out the trajectory of the diagonal stab.
It was as if I was looking at a spear that was about an inch long rather than a pen.
In fact, Russell was in the middle of reproducing the movement of the spear using the pen in his hand.
‘Hmm…’
Russell frowned as he examined the movement of the pen.
‘A year and a half.’
What Russell said was the time since he received the spear technique of ‘La Mancha’ from Gillian Pulson.
As if to prove the passage of time, through the window of the carriage, sleet falls and swaying in the wind comes into view.
‘It’s been here for a year and a half…’
The overall form of spearmanship had already been memorized long enough.
It was to the extent that the book of spears he had brought that day had been tattered in just a year and a half.
Nevertheless, Russell was not satisfied.
‘What I memorized is only a formula, and I did not completely understand the meaning contained in it.’
If consciousness is outside, righteousness is inside.
And the completion of spearmanship meant to weave the inside and outside to achieve perfect unity.
‘But I didn’t get there.’
Of course, to reach that point in a year and a half was absurd.
‘It can’t be helped.’
He had other things to take care of besides spearmanship. Thinking so, Russell shrugged.
I returned the pen I was holding to the inventory and buried myself in the seat.
When I closed my eyes, the events of the past year and a half passed through my mind like a panorama.
The first thing that came to mind was a new wall blocking his way.
[Mission]
Reach the 6th circle.
Climb over the new wall and complete 6 circles.
[Reward]
Highest Manastone (Edible)x1 Highest Manastone (Edible)x5 Intermediate Manastone (Edible X)5 Lesser Manastone (Edible)x20.
???(Compensation for reaching Circle 6).
It was only about half a year ago that Russell completed the 5th circle.
In other words, it took only about two years to master the 5th circle.
It was true that it was so fast that it was difficult to compare it to ordinary wizards.
But isn’t Russell an ordinary wizard?
‘Not only did I steadily consume the magic stone, but I also continued to receive instruction from my master.’
As the understanding of magic deepened, the circle naturally widened and began to grow in response.
The only problem left is how to overcome the wall and achieve the 6th circle.
‘There is nothing urgent.’
The time when mages were stagnant in the 5th circle was about 10 years on average.
On the other hand, there is nothing urgent for me at least for half a year now.
Thinking so, Russell’s consciousness naturally flowed toward the next thought.
‘Um…’
Following the wall blocking the circle, what came to mind was finding the traces of the surviving dragon.
Is it because I’ve already been fooled a few times?
‘In a year and a half, I visited two places with the least possibility, but it was all nonsense.’
Russell laughed bitterly as he felt his brow gouged.
Of course, it may not have been a simple nonsense. It was just that the planned investigation period was all over and he returned to the salt tower, but the possibility that there might be another way to find the dragon could not be ruled out.
However, it was true that no trace of a living dragon could be found in the two previous places.
‘Among the places currently found, are there two remaining candidate sites?’
In fact, it was safe to say that one of them was almost certain. That would be the case…
‘Kuril Island.’
Because the source of the rumors and the location indicated by the map received from the mission the day before were the same.
Not one, but two effective clues, both pointing to the same place.
Nevertheless, the reason I didn’t go to Kuril right away was because it wasn’t the right time yet.
‘If I get on the 6th circle, I should go to Kuril right away.’
It was then.
“Whoa whoa whoa-.”
All over again.
With the driver’s voice, the wagon carrying Russell stopped.
“Im here. Count.”
The carriage door opens to reveal a tall tower made of red bricks.
‘Tower of flames.’
Upon reaching the tower, Russell headed to the top floor of the tower.
When I got on the floating stone located inside the salt tower and pressed the button familiarly, the rock that supported my feet flew up into the air at once.
Woo woo-.
A swarm of bees flew straight to the top floor in an instant with a flying sound.
It was quite terrifying speed, but the person riding inside felt a sense of stability that did not feel any shaking.
Ting-.
“Hmmmm.”
smart-.
When Russell, who got off the floating seat, cleared his throat lightly and knocked, Daria replied from inside.
“Do you want to come in?”
Kki-Ik-.
The door opened even though he hadn’t touched it, and a sweet smell wafted from the inside of the door, stimulating Russell’s sense of smell.
‘Ugh-.’
The smell was so strong that Russell covered his nose.
‘The sweet smell makes my nose tingle. Master, do you really like this kind of thing?’
When I opened the door, I saw Daria eating a variety of sweets and fruits dipped in chocolate.
The most surprising thing was the state of the chocolate he was eating.
“It’s a unique looking chocolate.”
Liquid form of chocolate gushing out of a fountain-like machine.
Judging by the slight warmth and magical energy, it must have been a magical item.
Thinking hard, Daria explained as she popped a marshmallow dipped in chocolate into her mouth.
“This is a chocolate fountain that I developed myself. With this, you can enjoy chocolate in liquid form whenever you want.”
It uses magic to release a certain temperature and uses it to melt the chocolate.
A structure in which the melted chocolate is lifted up using magic and then sprinkled like a fountain.
“Um…”
I wondered if that item had marketability, but the items made by Daria were surprisingly good.
‘Last time, he made a rotating whisk because meringue was sore.’
He, too, was well-received among the chefs who prepared the parties for the nobility, and recorded decent sales.
‘Anyway, if you look closely, Master is as unique as Brother Vermillion.’
Muscles and Sweets.
Although each of them had different interests.
‘Anyway.’
Leaving aside the random thoughts that had briefly popped into her head, Russell stepped in front of her.
She put down the application form she had filled out in advance on her desk.
“Hmm. Again, this is an application for overseas research.”
Since she had already been there twice, she skimmed the surface of the report as if she was used to it.
Then, while carefully checking the contents, he tossed the chocolate-soaked banana into his mouth.
mess.
“I’ve been going out often lately.”
Daria muttered a meaningful word and nodded her head with an understanding expression.
“It’s worth doing.”
Dip the cookie into a mouthful.
Wow wow wow.
“From the 5th circle to the 6th circle. In order to overcome the barrier that still belongs to human bridle, it is more important to confirm how wide the existing world is than to create a world inside oneself.”
After giggling and laughing, I took a bite of the strawberry and dipped it in.
Well well.
Daria, who was checking the name of the foreign land recorded in the report, murmured.
“This is true again. What an amazing coincidence.”
dragon-swallowed wizard
