Episode 145
EPISODE.73
‘Why is this…?’
So far, there has only been one moment when Cloudy Ring unleashed a bolt of lightning. When summoning clouds in response to Russell’s magical power.
But what
The current situation was a little different from usual. The Cloudy Ring was pouring out electricity even though it had not been infused with magic power.
As if they were reacting to something.
‘no way?’
A hypothesis crept into Russell’s head.
Daria, who was watching the scene, said.
“Anyway, the youngest here. It seems that the artifact that matches the ring you have is stored.”
I didn’t ask where the cloudy ring came from, but it looks pretty interesting. Seeing that, Russell recited Daria’s words.
“Paired Artifacts…”
It was common for most Artifacts in the world to function as a complete product.
However, unlike those Artifacts, artifacts that show true power only when a few items are paired existed under the name of Artifacts.
‘…a golden mask.’
The golden mask that Russell has is also of that kind.
Each mask has a special power that supports thunder power.
In addition, when two come together, they are even more effective than when they are one.
But I never thought the Cloudy Ring was that kind of artifact.
‘No, isn’t it a story with no possibility at all?’
If you think about it, most of the artifacts related to missions, rewards, or dragons were of this type.
‘Of course, it’s a little vague to see horns as artifacts, but…’
As he gathered several horns, his power immediately after Yonginhwa increased exponentially.
The Golden Mask was no exception.
Pajik-.
Blue lightning continued to flow between his fingers. The electricity that flowed out was concentrated in one place.
The lightning that changed into an arrowhead or needle-like shape pointed in a certain direction.
Pajik Pajijik-.
It looks like a compass.
Russell, who had moved his steps as if possessed by such an electric shock, stopped in front of a certain jewel.
It is a jewel with a beautiful pattern reminiscent of opal.
However, if there is a difference from general opal…
‘monotonous achromatic color.’
-Unlike ordinary opal that boasts a variety of colors, only white and light gray are mixed.
It is not only heterogeneous.
‘No, can this be called a jewel?’
Although it was in the shape of a gem cut with an oval brilliant cut, it was difficult to call it a perfect gem.
Rather, it is an appearance that deserves to be said to have fixed part of the fog or cloud in this form.
Looking at the puzzled Russell, Daria opened her mouth.
“It’s the cloud’s jade.”
“A cloud jade?”
“okay. It is as special a jewel as its heterogeneous appearance.”
According to Daria’s explanation, the jewel in front of her could not properly grasp what kind of ability it had or even what material it was made of.
Nevertheless, there is only one reason why this jewel is kept in the royal treasury.
“Cloud Jade, called Cloud Jade for short, can control the weather.”
“?!”
Controlling the weather was no easy task, even for wizards who crumbled mountains, erupted volcanoes, and upended the earth.
That would be Weather Control.
Climate manipulation magic, represented by Blizzard and Typhoon, was all part of the magic of the 7th Circle or higher.
Even as a mage of the 5th and 6th circles, who is regarded as a very talented person in each country and treated as a weapon of war, it is a difficult level to dare to dare.
In fact, throughout Endymion and the Empire, the number of people who could use climate manipulation magic was less than ten.
“Of course, just because you have a cloud jade doesn’t mean you can easily manipulate the weather.”
With the help of the Artifact, he could show off 7th Circle level magic, but the power of the cloud jade did not assist with the consumption of mana or mental power.
After explaining that, Daria shrugged and giggled.
“I never thought that a cloud jade would go well with your maknae’s ring.”
After Daria’s explanation, Russell looked down at the cloud jade and was deep in thought.
According to the description, the cloud jade was something close to a double-edged sword.
Depending on how you use it, you can show overwhelming power, but on the contrary, you may collapse from exhaustion.
Besides, Russell already knew one more magic of that kind.
‘Brahmastra.’
This magic with more power than 9 circles also had similar characteristics to cloud jade.
‘I can imitate similarly, but it consumes mana and the preparation time is too long…’
In such a situation, I wondered if choosing a cloud jade was the right choice.
As much as it is paired with Cloudy Ring, the possibility that the control difficulty will go down cannot be ignored.
‘But I’m not sure.’
On the contrary, I didn’t know that the control difficulty might also increase along with the power.
After much thought, Russell came to a conclusion.
“Then let’s do this.”
“I thought it might be possible, since I also have a matching item, but…”
Daria, with a light tail, warned Russell.
“Once you choose something and take it out, you can’t get it back.”
“I know.”
Despite her warnings, Russell was well aware that his choice would not change.
“May I ask why?”
Of course,- said Russell, who nodded.
“I’m not sure when I’ll be able to enter the royal treasury again… and even if I had the chance, I couldn’t guarantee that the treasury I would visit would be the same as this time.”
As it is a choice that can vary depending on individual inclinations, it cannot be said to be a definitive theory.
However, Russell did not choose cloud jade because he was simply blinded by the fact that it was ‘strong’ or ‘paired’.
Daria giggled and nodded.
“Then I declare as an overseer entrusted with authority by His Majesty. The cloud jade is yours from today onwards.”
As long as the official declaration has fallen, there will be no need to hesitate any longer.
Thinking so, Russell reached out his hand toward the Cloud Jade.
I stretched out and thought.
‘But how should I use this?’
In general, when it comes to the relationship between a ring and a jewel, there must be a groove in which the jewel can be inserted.
‘There is no such groove at all in the Cloudy Ring.’
The size of the cloud jade was too big for that.
So, do I have to hold it in my hand every time I use it?
Of course, all these worries soon became futile.
The moment the fingertips wearing the ring touched the cloud jade, hwaaaak!
Fog.
Or the cloud jade that had turned into smoke flowed into the ring. Along with that, the appearance of the ring changed.
Paaah-.
On the smooth, blue surface, a dissipating pattern appeared as if clouds were flowing.
notification popped up.
[You have acquired the Wing Fragments of the Cloud Dragon.]
[The Cloud Dragon is a dragon that controls the weather and clouds. It is a mutant brain dragon that is born with a very rare chance.] ‘—What
?’
Russell, who had been listening to the alarm, shouted inwardly.
It’s not just because it’s the first time I’ve heard the name cloud dragon.
‘A brain dragon’s mutation?’
There were several reasons why wizards treated the lightning attribute as a derivative magic of the fire attribute.
One of them is that the mutant object of Fire Dragon is a Thunder Dragon.
As can be seen from the fact that it is a mutation, the brain dragon is extremely rare.
But the thunder dragon’s mutation!
If the possibility is measured in terms of probability, it is safe to say that it is a level that converges to 0 indefinitely.
Even if you look at the entire history of the continent, the cloud dragon was born once, even if a miracle happened, it must have happened twice.
Considering the absurd probability, he also understood why he was hearing the name Cloud Dragon for the first time.
‘It’s not recorded in history because it’s never been discovered.’
A fragment of a cloud dragon’s wing.
The alarm wasn’t over yet.
[The Cloudy Ring’s true ability is revealed.]
A notification window pops up.
The ability of Cloudy Ring, awakened through the Cloud Jade, flowed into Russell’s head.
The same feeling as when you first got the Cloudy Ring or the Golden Mask.
Amidst that, Russell’s eyebrows trembled.
‘This-.’
Although I haven’t used it myself, it’s because the ability of the cloudy ring was better than expected.
‘It’s not just about manipulating the weather or summoning clouds to strike down lightning…?’
Then there was a voice that woke him up.
“They seemed to be paired items, so one side was absorbed by the other.”
Daria, who had approached before I knew it, was staring at the ring on Russell’s hand as if it were strange.
.
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trudge trudge.
As the two escaped, the stairway that soared up disappeared with a heavy sound.
Then the water that had been pushed back rushed in and filled the lake.
Rough splashes shake the surface of the water violently.
Shoot ah!
Daria asked as she glanced at the lake, which was slowly finding its true form.
“So the youngest, can you get a feel for how things are used?”
It was an artifact that had been obtained less than ten minutes ago, but the ring that formed the basis of it was something Russell had originally possessed.
In addition, I saw him following him and pouring his mana into the ring little by little.
At the teacher’s question, Russell nodded in a timid voice.
“I think I know a little bit, but-”
“Then let’s see each other!”
Daria giggled while applauding as if she had waited.
As she is also a wizard, she wanted to see the true power of the completed artifact.
“Or is it that you don’t want to show it to this master?”
The teacher’s voice was full of jokes.
“All right.”
Russell smiled and nodded.
‘It might have worked out better.’
I know the approximate usage and power, but this is the first time I’ve used it myself.
If there comes a moment when you can’t control this power at all…
‘At that time, I might be able to get help from Master.’
Thinking so, Russell slowly raised his mana.
Blue magic power wrapped around the ring.
A hazy fog begins to form under Russell’s legs.
Cloudy Ring.
Somersault Form.
The moment you give strength to your toes!
──────────── Boom!
There was a riot.
The clock turned over and the world reflected in his eyes changed. Russell’s new model suddenly accelerated toward the sky.
“—!?”
dragon-swallowed wizard
